On this Day in NU History
February 2009 Archives
February 28, 2009
February 27, 2009
Feb. 27, 1865: Announcement of $25,000 appropriation towards construction of University Hall
Announcement of $25,000 appropriation by the trustees toward erection of University Hall.
University Hall
February 26, 2009
Feb. 26, 1959: Mary McCarthy delivers lecture, "Characters in the Modern Novel: The Reader's Complaint." Sponsored by Department of English.
February 25, 2009
Feb. 25, 1965: Concerns raised over PockeTutor
PockeTutor, a pocket-sized visual prompter in which a roll of paper containing equations and formulae runs past a viewfinder, has raised concerns among faculty and students. The device poses potential problems for cheating and though accepting orders, the manufacturer has not produced any of the product yet.
February 24, 2009
Feb. 24, 1978: Daily announces CAS to introduce intermediate grading system, plusses and minuses to be added to five-letter scale.
February 23, 2009
Feb. 23, 1877: Joint program of Tri-Kappa literary society of Chicago University and Adelphic society.
February 22, 2009
Feb. 22, 1888: The third University Day
The third University Day. Special train brings about 300 students of city departments to Evanston. Reception at Woman's College. Visit to buildings. Gymnasium exhibition. Tug-of-war between College and Medical School teams, the former winning. Dinner served to visitors at restaurants and hotels. In the evening President Cummings addresses the students in the Methodist church. Speeches follow from representatives of various departments. G. H. Horswell, '79, toastmaster. (1888)
February 21, 2009
Feb. 21, 1999: Women's Basketball: Purdue 71, Northwestern 62 in coach Don Perrelli's final regular season game.
Women's Basketball: Purdue 71, Northwestern 62 in coach Don Perrelli's final regular season game.
High scorer – Schock (22) / High Reb. – Sears (10)
Ukari Figgs scored 21 points, and No. 2 Purdue used a 10-0 run early in the second half to shake stubborn Northwestern in a 71-62 victory. The game was tied 37-37 with 16:34 left when Purdue went on its key run, getting seven points from Stephanie White-McCarty. Her 3-pointer gave the Boilermakers a 47-37 advantage with 13:23 to go. Northwestern never got closer than five points the rest of the way.
Purdue dominated the game offensively, shooting 58 percent from the floor and racking up 46 points in the paint.
The game had the look of a runaway after the Boilermakers scored the first nine points. But Schock rallied the Wildcats by scoring their first 11 points, trimming the lead to 13-11. Purdue led 19-11 but the Wildcats battled back and took a 28-27 lead when Leslie Schock, who hit all eight of her first half field goal attempts, drilled a 3-pointer with 3:32 left. The Boilermakers led at the half, 33-32.
It was the final regular season game for coach Don Perrelli. (Northwestern University Women's Basketball Media Guide, 1999-2000, p 49)
February 20, 2009
Feb. 20, 1995: The Daily announces that Niteskool and Studio 22, two student film production groups, have won regional student Emmy awards.
The Daily announces that Niteskool and Studio 22, two student film production groups, have won regional student Emmy awards. Niteskool produced a music video of the song "Neighbors" by local band Charlie Nobody. Studio 22's work was a half-hour drama short, "Meant to Be." This is the second consecutive year that a Niteskool music video has won a regional Emmy.
February 19, 2009
Feb. 19, 1995: Zim Ngqawana and Ingoma, a South African quintet, end their residence as guest artists.
Zim Ngqawana and Ingoma, a South African quintet, end their residence as guest artists. The quintet nearly was forced to cancel their visit to Northwestern after a sponsor went bankrupt, but student organizers and other campus groups raised $7,000 in three days to ensure the guest the guest resident artists could come to NU in a visit coinciding with the fifth anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release.
February 18, 2009
Feb. 18, 1995: Three Northwestern students are arrested while canning for Dance Marathon near Old Orchard Mall in Skokie.
Three Northwestern students are arrested while canning for Dance Marathon near Old Orchard Mall in Skokie. They receive citations for not obtaining the necessary Skokie solicitation permit. The arrests happened one day before a new permit allowing Dance Marathon volunteers to solicit in Skokie went into effect. The charity for this year's Dance Marathon is to be the Children's Memorial Pediatric AIDS program.
February 17, 2009
Feb. 17, 1900: "Big Nine" becomes controlling body of Western Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
"Big Nine," comprising Universities of Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and Minnesota, Purdue University, University of Chicago, and Northwestern University, becomes controlling body of Western Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
February 16, 2009
February 15, 2009
February 14, 2009
Feb. 14, 1959: University Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Thor Johnson, plays a concert of concertos for the Handel Commemoration Festival.
February 13, 2009
Feb. 13, 1964: The Student Senate condemns the threats made by Admissions Director C. William Riley against the scholarship of a Daily Northwestern news editor.
The Student Senate condemns the threats made by Admissions Director C. William Riley against the scholarship of a Daily Northwestern news editor. The editor had contacted Riley to arrange an interview concerning admissions policy, at which time Riley began denouncing the news practices of the paper for its criticisms of the school and threatened to investigate and remove the editor's scholarship. Dean of Faculties Payson S. Wild assured the continuance of the scholarship and began an investigation into Riley's actions.
February 12, 2009
February 11, 2009
February 10, 2009
Feb. 10, 1964: Basketball: Northwestern defeats Michigan State 93-86.
Basketball: Northwestern defeats Michigan State 93-86. Rick Lopossa, NU's highest scoring player, acts as a decoy for Spartan players allowing Wildcats Marty Riessen, Rich Falk, and Don Jackson to provide the bulk of the score. Once Spartans moved away from Lopossa, he scored fifteen points in the game's final ten minutes.
February 9, 2009
Feb. 9, 1976: Northwestern Memorial doctor survives injury by Water Tower Place
Dr. Martin Brandfonbrenner was driving past Water Tower Place when high winds knocked loose from the side of the tower a 250-pound slab of marble, which fell eight stories onto his car. Though suffering injuries, the slab fell just behind the driver's seat, allowing the Doctor, after treatment, to return home to rest by the next day.
February 8, 2009
Feb. 8, 1999: NBA star Magic Johnson speaks about HIV and AIDS prevention
Johnson, who announced he was HIV-positive in 1991, spoke at an event sponsored by One Step Before, African-American student affairs, and the NU Athletic Department. He urged students to practice safe sex and encouraged those living with the disease not to let their struggle get their spirits down. Johnson also spoke about his foundation's work sponsoring development in Chicago's minority neighborhoods.
February 7, 2009
Feb. 7, 1874: Illinois Collegiate Association formed to hold prize contests in oratory.
M. S. Kaufman and W. L. Martin sent as delegates to State College Literary Convention at Bloomington. Organization is formed to be known as the Illinois Collegiate Association, to consist of Illinois Wesleyan University, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Knox College, Monmouth College, Illinois Industrial University, Illinois College, Shurtleff College, and such others as may be admitted. Object: To hold prize contests in oratory. W. L. Martin, NU class of 1874, chosen vice-president. (1874)
February 6, 2009
Feb. 6, 1961: Move to eight o'clock classes announced
An extended class schedule with class times starting hourly at eight o'clock a.m. and running through a final starting time of four o'clock p.m. is announced. Beginning in the 1962 summer session, the plan aims for better utilization of classroom space as problems are forecast with increasing enrollment.
February 5, 2009
Feb. 5, 2008: HIV/AIDS survivors share stories of their "journeys of hope."
In an event sponsored by Alternative Student Breaks, Northwestern Community Development Corps, and Residence Hall Association, Neil Willenson, CEO of Camp Heartlad, and Sarah Mollet, Travel Coordinator, discuss the mission of the Camp to counter the stigma faced by HIV/AIDS survivors. The Camp is a non-profit dedicated to working with children who are HIV+ or suffering from AIDS. ASB has sent two groups to work with the camp in the past and plans another for the coming break. Among the other speakers were a 13-year-old campe attendee and a 27-year-old Chicago native.
February 4, 2009
Feb. 4, 1889: Tug-of-war team defeats Union Athletic Club at Casino Gymnasium, Chicago.
The Tug-of-War Team, 1889
February 3, 2009
Feb. 3, 1854: University site named "Evanston" in honor of the president of the University corporation, Dr. John Evans.
University founder John Evans
February 2, 2009
Feb. 2, 1863: Hyphen disappears from the word Northwestern in title of University as used in catalogue.
February 1, 2009
Feb. 1, 1876: Baseball association reorganized and opening of new gymnasium
Northwestern's student baseball association reorganized. Also on this date: opening of the University's first gymnasium. Dedicatory speech by Rev. W. H. Daniels. Athletic feats performed by Chicago athletes. Gymnasium planned and financed almost entirely by students, notably F. M. Taylor, class of 1876. (1876)
Baseball game, 1876 (click to enlarge)
