Fall 2017

Fall 2017

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Contents

Features

Finding New Paths

Northwestern Academy helps CPS students find their voice

A More Humanistic Economics

Book explores benefits of studying humanities, economics

Road to Clarity

Academic break was a transformative step in life journey

A Partnership of Note

Friendship brings new life to musician's compositions

Campus Life

Celebrating Extraordinary Success

President's letter to alumni

A Home Away from Home

International Office helps students find their fit

Then: The Tender Land Returns

Aaron Copland conducted opera during 1958 visit

Collections: The Wall of Respect

Exhibit commemorated mural movement

House by Northwestern

Student team builds sustainable, solar-powered home

Radio Drama Comes to Life

Students helped produce Agnes Nixon's "No Flags Flying"

Segregation and High Blood Pressure

Pressure drops after move to less segregated area

Carrying the Load

Justin Jackson prepares for final season

Not Slowing Down

Sophomore swimmer has her sights set on Tokyo

From Nigeria to Northwestern

Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah steps up her game

Kickin' It with Lauren Clem

'Cats keeper explains her strategy against penalty kicks

Alumni Life

Exceptional Directions

Meet the 2017 Northwestern Alumni Medal recipients

Anything Is Possible

Jennifer Kim-Matsuzawa reflects on time at Northwestern

Thomas & Jan Pavlovic: Shaker Collectors

Alumni couple builds collection of Shaker furniture

Scott Hollander: Tomahawk Toss

Law grad launches ax-throwing venue

Alumni Updates

Spoon, maeve & quinn and Shradha Agarwal

Passings

Remembering Martha Lavey, Chris Wall and Candice Kane

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