February 3, 2005

Plan unveiled for southeast campus

A new plan for the southeast corner of the Evanston campus envisions a new building for the School of Music and the creation of a broad “arts green” in the area between the Theater and Interpretation Center, Block Museum of Art, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall and the new building.

News

Sen. McCain will address graduates

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) will address graduates, parents and guests at Northwestern’s 147th annual commencement exercises June 17.

'The Robert Taylor Project'

The Robert Taylor Project

Medill graduate's photo exhibit captures a disappearing community.

Lake Shore Center to close

Faced with declining occupancy, Northwestern plans to close the Lake Shore Center, 850 N. Lake Shore Drive, which provides housing for professional and graduate students on the Chicago campus, at the end of this summer.

State of the University; Bienen to speak Feb. 17

The annual State of the University address will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in McCormick Auditorium at Norris University Center on the Evanston campus. President Bienen will answer questions from faculty and staff members during the program.

Center for the Writing Arts; Kotlowitz shares his view of Chicago

In his latest book, celebrated journalist and author Alex Kotlowitz illuminates Chicago through the stories of people at what he calls “street level.”

Committee explores parking alternatives

A new advisory committee to examine parking issues on the Evanston campus has been formed and will begin its work this week, said Eugene S. Sunshine, senior vice president for business and finance.

Feature

Tenured faculty named

New tenured and tenure-track faculty members have joined Northwestern in the 2004-05 academic year.

Faculty News

Robinson to aid NASA mission

NASA has selected Mark S. Robinson, research associate professor of geological sciences in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, as one of six scientists to provide instrumentation and associated exploration/science measurement investigations for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), the first spacecraft to be built as part of the Vision for Space Exploration.

Research: How olive oil fights cancer

Oleic acid, the main monounsaturated fatty acid contained in olive oil, can cripple a cancer gene that is responsible for 25 to 30 percent of all breast cancers, according to an article by Northwestern researchers published in the Jan. 10 issue of the Annals of Oncology.

Faculty recognized for distinguished external awards

Wyatt Earp: Hero or thug?

Honors

Other News

Data, financial system initiatives under way

New site captures historic architecture

Diplomats talk U.N. reform

Pop Quiz / Abdallah Khan

Economics major is president of AIESEC, an international exchange organization, and a community assistant

Events planned for black history month

The digest

Profile / Dan Silverstein

Manager of facilities and exhibits, Block Museum of Art