January 22, 2004

Brokaw will speak at Commencement


Tom Brokaw
 

Tom Brokaw, anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News,” will address graduates, parents and guests at Northwestern’s 146th annual commencement exercises Friday, June 18.

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News

Chicago back-up childcare provider pool expands

The back-up child care provider pool has been expanded to include additional resources to accommodate parents living near the Chicago campus.

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Family Fair is Feb. 3

An Evanston-Area Family Fair to bring family-related businesses and resources under one roof will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Louis Room of Norris University Center.

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Now taking orders: Kinko’s assumes copy services

Starting Feb. 1, all of Northwestern’s copy centers on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses will be serviced through Kinko’s Inc.

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Fournier named associate VP for research integrity

Timothy J. Fournier has been appointed associate vice president for research integrity and head of the newly created Office of Research Integrity, effective Feb. 16, it was announced by C. Bradley Moore, vice president for research and professor of chemistry

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Dolphin Show brings back ‘Gypsy’

The 62nd Annual Dolphin Show will present the musical “Gypsy,” which will be performed at Cahn Auditorium at 8 p.m. Jan. 23; 8 p.m. Jan. 24; 2 p.m. Jan. 25; 8 p.m. Jan. 30; and 2 and 8 p.m. Jan. 31.

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Contributors set United Way record

The 2003 United Way campaign received contributions and pledges totaling $272,247, thanks to the generosity of 876 staff and faculty members, 26 emeritus faculty, 14 retirees, 39 Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (NMFF) staff members, and one contributed services faculty member.

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