Charles Kalousek, STEM Scholar
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2024
Charles Kalousek, McCormick School of Engineering (McC), is from Palos Heights, Ill., is a member of the class of 2026. He plans to receive a bachelor’s degree in computer science. His primary interest is in learning about the software involved in computer engineering and technology. He’d like to be a team leader in the tech field and would love to work for Walt Disney Imagineering.
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Brookelyn Slonaker, STEM Scholar
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2024
Brookelyn Slonaker, School of Communications (C), from Dayton, Ill., is a member of the class of 2026 seeking a bachelor of science degree in communication sciences and disorders. She chose her field of study because it balances science and helping people on a day-to-day basis. She is concerned about the significant gap in services available to minority populations.
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Nancy Rotering Recieves Alumnae Award from The Alumnae of Northwestern University
pam.james
16 October, 2024 06:14 PM
“As the 49th recipient of our Alumnae Award, Nancy will join a distinguished group of women bringing honor to the women of Northwestern University,” says The Alumnae president Carol Willis. Rotering has fought to reduce gun violence for more than a decade, including leading the Highland Park City Council in passing a municipal assault weapons and large capacity magazine ban in 2013, which withstood a legal challenge by the National Rifle Association (NRA) in federal court.
Nancy Rotering, Alumnae Award Recipient
Alumnae Award Recipient, 2024
“As the 49th recipient of our Alumnae Award, Nancy will join a distinguished group of women bringing honor to the women of Northwestern University,” says The Alumnae president Carol Willis. Rotering has fought to reduce gun violence for more than a decade, including leading the Highland Park City Council in passing a municipal assault weapons and large capacity magazine ban in 2013, which withstood a legal challenge by the National Rifle Association (NRA) in federal court. In 2023, in the wake of the July 4, 2022, Highland Park shooting, the State of Illinois passed a state-wide assault weapons ban. She continues to lobby for gun violence prevention legislation at the state and federal levels.
Gabriel Kahane's "February House"
pam.james
05 September, 2024 08:35 PM
Click this link to hear: Director Seth Roseman describe composer and songwriter Gabriel Kahane's new musical February House.
This is its Chicago premiere at the Ethel M. Barber Theater from February 21 through March 2, 2025.
Bhavi Barnwal, STEM Scholar
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2024
Bhavi Barnwal, McCormick School of Engineering (MC), from Naperville, Ill. is a member of the class of 2026 and is seeking a bachelor of science degree as well as a master’s degree of science with a major in biomedical engineering and computer science. She is committed to improving post-diagnosis and post-treatment devices to facilitate patients’ return to normal life.
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Xitlalli Castaneda, STEM Scholar
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2024
Xitlalli Castaneda, (McC) from Berwyn, Ill., is a member of the class of 2026. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in computer science. Xitlalli has always had an intense interest in outer space so decided to focus on mechanical engineering with a concentration on aerospace. The master’s degree in mechanical engineering will enable her to perfect prototypes to assist in overcoming the limitations of the human body. She also aims to help make the aerospace industry more sustainable.
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William Collins, STEM Scholar
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2024
William Collins, (McC) from Westborough, Mass., is a member of the class of 2026. He hopes to graduate with a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering. William hopes to use his STEM studies to prepare for a job in the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on regenerative medicine. Currently, he is working on a research project to create a device that can deliver oxygen to tissue that lacks sufficient blood supply.
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Jessica Kim, STEM Scholar
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2024
Jessica Kim, (WCAS) from Suwanee, Georgia, plans to receive her bachelor of arts degree as a member of the class of 2026. Her double major encompasses neuroscience and global health. She hopes to do research on new medicines for neuro-regenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s Disease and ADHD. She is currently doing research at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
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