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EXCITE students learn math, science are fun
Twenty-one fourth graders shouted with glee earlier this year as they observed fluorescent “green worms” in Professor Richard Morimoto’s state-of-the-art biology lab at Northwestern University. Joint effort aimed at safer neighborhoodsNorthwestern University and the City of Evanston have teamed up to promote a neighborhood safety program in the residential area west of the University campus. Dance Marathon: Community foundation support exceeds $30,000Northwestern University’s student-run 31st Annual Dance Marathon netted $404,328.40 during the 30-hour event that benefits two organizations. |
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Have trumpet, will travelWhen Steven Levitin wanted to find a trumpet teacher for his daughter Rachel, then a junior in high school, he decided to call Northwestern’s School of Music to see if any advanced-level graduate students might be interested in the job. Students lend helping handNorthwestern Junior Jackie Stewart said she sees her work with the National Student Partnerships as a way to make a difference in the community — one person at a time. Supplier Diversity Program: Local firms find opportunitiesNorthwestern University’s Supplier Diversity Program enhances economic opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged, and local-owned (Evanston) business enterprises (M/W/D/LBE) on University contracts and purchases. |
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For some, curiosity never retiresOne hundred and twelve Evanston residents are expanding their education this spring by taking their favorite group courses at Northwestern’s Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR). Breathing life into historyWhile their students may have been relaxing at the beach, 36 Evanston middle and high school history teachers were participating in an intensive summer institute about teaching led by historians at Northwestern University. |
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Laboratory adventures in biological sciences: Trying on the lab coat for size“Just imagine how much fun it is for elementary and middle school children to come to Northwestern, put on lab coats that actually fit them and use the University’s state-of-the art laboratory facilities to do scientific experiments,” said Richard Morimoto, John Evans Professor of Biology at Northwestern. Campus Kitchen branches outThe Campus Kitchen at Northwestern, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger in the Evanston community, continues to branch out. Kellogg’s business has heartCompetition has always been a prominent part of the lives of Northwestern students. They compete in the classroom, in the workforce, at sporting events and on academic teams. Now they are taking that competitive edge into the arena of community service. Y.O.U. honors Northwestern for youth serviceY.O.U. (Youth Organizations Umbrella, Inc.), a social service agency that provides guidance, support and advocacy for Evanston youth has honored Northwestern University with its 2005 Jay Moore Award. Musical Revue: Waa-Mu ShowThe 2005 Waa-Mu Show “Waiting in the Wings” will provide audiences with a comic and often touching behind the scenes peek into the process of creating live theatre. |
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