Energy policy aims for conservation, sustainability

Northwestern has implemented new policies and projects, effective Nov. 1, to further its commitment to environmental sustainability.

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Transportation Center moves to McCormick School

In order to provide stronger faculty leadership and focus its research efforts, Northwestern’s Transportation Center will become part of the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science Jan. 1, 2005.

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Initiative advances clinical programs

The University, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation have entered into a five-year agreement to jointly plan and advance strategic clinical program development, medical education and research, quality and patient safety initiatives, and community service programs.

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Open Enrollment ends tomorrow

Tomorrow (Nov. 19) is the last day to enroll in the 2005 benefit programs.

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‘Dark Fiber’ expands research networking

Uninterrupted connection to research organizations and facilities worldwide for Northwestern and 11 partner universities will be enabled by the new Chicago Fiber Ring, a high-speed optical network consisting of three connected rings of “dark fiber” in Chicago.

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Center fuels shifts in business

Corporate and non-profit executives went back to college last month for the First Annual Innovation Lab convened by Northwestern’s Center for Learning and Organizational Change (CLOC).

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Bienen, students mix politics and business

Before the presidential election, students enjoyed the opportunity to listen to a panel of speakers discuss the election's relevancy to business. The event — the Ayers College of Commerce and Industry keynote panel — was moderated by President Henry S. Bienen and titled "Politics...It’s Everyone’s Business!"

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Willis memorial is Nov. 21

A memorial service for Thomas C. Willis, a former School of Music faculty member, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 21) at Alice Millar Chapel. Rev. Edward Townley, senior minister at Unity Church in Chicago, will preside.

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Res Hall staff get new name

University Residential Life has announced that it is changing the name of hall staff positions from Resident Assistant to Community Assistants for the 2005-06 academic year.

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Holiday concerts; ’Tis the season...

Start a new tradition this season with contemporary and classic holiday music at Northwestern. With six performances by chamber, orchestral and choral or early music ensembles, this year’s Christmas concerts offer something for everyone.

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Theatre; ‘Parade’ is ending

“Parade,” the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that relates the compelling true story of a Brooklyn-born Jewish factory owner falsely accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl who worked in his factory, will be performed Nov. 12 to 21, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St.

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