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The largest and one of the oldest of Northwestern's residential colleges, Willard attracts a diverse, friendly group of students whose academic interests range from computer science to philosophy, theater, and music. Willard has been a multithematic college since its founding and sponsors a rich variety of social and cultural programs that make the most of Northwestern's proximity to Chicago and the talents of the University's faculty. College fellows and guests offer periodic firesides and tutorials on topics ranging from bluegrass music to Islamic culture, from Chicago cuisine to biology of bears. Willardites are often at the forefront of many ad hoc movements and campuswide activities. For example, they have been one of the most aggressive fundraisers for Dance Marathon. Willard's spirited social life includes the Frances Willard party, celebrating the prohibitionist leader from whom the college takes its name and its reputation for zeal. Other highlights of the Willard social calendar include the Willard formal, an annual polka party at a Polish restaurant in Chicago, and quarterly talent reviews.
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Visitors
Located at the south end of
campus near the bookstores, shops and eateries of downtown
Evanston, Willard sponsors expeditions to ethnic restaurants
throughout Chicago. Willard fellows join members of the college
for lunch in the in-house dining hall. A computer lab and
a library/reading room with basic reference works and subscriptions
to leading periodicals help make Willard Residential College
an exciting environment for living and learning.