Flat Wille Goes 'Round the World
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FLAT WILLIE TRAVELS THE WORLD
Flat Willie — the two-dimensional version of Northwestern’s beloved mascot — has been spotted across the country and around the world since he arrived in mailboxes this summer.
So far, he’s climbed Mount McKinley, crossed the Hoover Dam and, of course, cheered on the Wildcats at Ryan Field. He’s also collected quite a few stamps on his passport, allowing him to swim in the Caribbean, visit ancient ruins in Rome and cruise Amsterdam’s canals.
The card stock version of Willie the Wildcat was mailed to alumni around the world in late July. Alumni of all ages, encouraged by alumni club leaders, have embraced Flat Willie, sharing their photos of him through social media.
Hundreds of Northwestern alumni have posted their photos of Flat Willie on Our Northwestern, the University’s online community, and on social media using the hashtag #FlatWillie.
For the latest Flat Willie news, to post your own photos or to download and print an extra copy of Flat Willie, log in to Our Northwestern and visit our.northwestern.edu/groups/flatwillie.
INTERNATIONAL CLUBS INTRODUCE NORTHWESTERN TO NEW STUDENTS
Administrators from Northwestern’s International Office traveled to seven cities in Asia this summer to welcome more than 500 incoming international undergraduate and graduate students and their parents to the University.
Alumni clubs in two of those cities provided their own contributions to the University’s newly expanded in-country orientation programs. The NU Club of Shanghai hosted a welcome party for incoming students and their families, while the Seoul event included a performance by Bienen School of Music graduates.
The in-country orientation sessions are a key part of the University’s efforts to help international students transition to life in the United States, says Nick Seamons, associate director of Northwestern’s International Office.
“Alumni are the best sources of information because they can share their experiences in making this transition,” Seamons says. “The alumni clubs couldn’t have done a better job of putting together events that were just perfect.”
Orientation sessions were also held in Beijing; Hong Kong; and New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, India.
