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Northwestern Hosts Second Annual Communiversity Day
For its second annual Communiversity Day, Northwestern welcomed neighbors and friends to a variety of activities across campus.
May 1, 2009 | by Stephen AnzaldiEvanston-area families came to Northwestern April 26 to take part in the second annual Communiversity Day.
The University threw open the doors so that neighbors of all ages could enjoy a variety of campus experiences and discover the many ways to access Northwestern's academic programs as well as its arts, athletics, clinics, labs and open spaces.
Faculty, students and staff presented a diverse program of events that included fine and performing arts, storytelling and crafts for kids, and a variety of lectures and discussions conducted by faculty.
New this year was the "TV Take-Back" campaign. Many took advantage of the opportunity to dispose safely of electronic waste such as analog televisions, cell phones, VCRs, DVDs, satellite receivers and computer-related materials including laptops, towers, keyboards, printers, monitors and scanners. The campaign was supported in part by a grant from the Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern.
Other highlights were the NU Green Zone features with a talk on the search for life on other worlds, vermicomposting tips and techniques and a presentation on solar energy.
Sports offerings included fitness classes for adults and children, and foot and spinal screenings.
The University threw open the doors so that neighbors of all ages could enjoy a variety of campus experiences and discover the many ways to access Northwestern's academic programs as well as its arts, athletics, clinics, labs and open spaces.
Faculty, students and staff presented a diverse program of events that included fine and performing arts, storytelling and crafts for kids, and a variety of lectures and discussions conducted by faculty.
New this year was the "TV Take-Back" campaign. Many took advantage of the opportunity to dispose safely of electronic waste such as analog televisions, cell phones, VCRs, DVDs, satellite receivers and computer-related materials including laptops, towers, keyboards, printers, monitors and scanners. The campaign was supported in part by a grant from the Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern.
Other highlights were the NU Green Zone features with a talk on the search for life on other worlds, vermicomposting tips and techniques and a presentation on solar energy.
Sports offerings included fitness classes for adults and children, and foot and spinal screenings.