AskNBN #23 – Could Northwestern ever expand the lakefill?
Episode Notes Northwestern’s lakefill transformed the university by doubling the size of campus when it was constructed in the 1960s. As we learned in...
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Ever have questions about life at Northwestern? AskNBN can answer. This podcast from North by Northwestern Audio covers topics from the number of bananas eaten on campus to the reason why Northwestern undergraduates don't have U-passes.
AskNBN #22 – Why does the lakefill have a lake?
Episode Notes Northwestern’s lakefill transformed the university by doubling the size of campus when it was constructed in the 1960s. But if lack of l...
AskNBN #21: The case for independent tenure: why some Northwestern programs wish to hire like departments.
Episode Notes Tenure is a big part of academic life – supporters say it promotes academic freedom and provides job security. It’s typically awarded th...
AskNBN #20: What's it like to perform in Burlesque?
You've cheered in the audience, now take a behind-the-scenes look at Northwestern's yearly flagship striptease performance. AskNBN's Karli Goldenberg ...
AskNBN #17: Secrets of the Steam Tunnels
The steam tunnels. It seems like everyone on campus has heard of them, but what’s it really like down there? Could you get in trouble for exploring be...
AskNBN #16: Meet me at Norris?
As Northwestern secures funding for the new Norris – University Commons – the days are numbered for the student center’s well known tagline. In this e...
AskNBN #15: Why are certain parts of campus so windy?
It’s happened to all of us – you’re walking around campus, not a care in the world, and a random, strong gust of wind tousles your hair. Annoying, rig...
AskNBN #14: The mysterious case of Maggie Harden's email
Everyone at Northwestern has an email, formatted with that standard first name, last name, graduation year @ u.northwestern.edu. However, Maggie Harde...