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SafeRide

2014-03-16T18:04:24Z

Eliza Henry:

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[sāf rīd]

==Definition==
1. A Northwestern-sponsored service offered to all members of the campus community as a safe and free alternative to walking alone or in undesirable conditions after dark. SafeRide works alongside Northwestern's Shuttle Service and is staffed by both student employees and other administrators.<ref>[http://www.northwestern.edu/saferide/ SafeRide Website]</ref><br />2. A term for a SafeRide vehicle.

===Hours of Operation===
7 PM to 3 AM seven days a week throughout the academic year every day that classes are in session, excluding during the summer session.

===Locations Served===
SafeRide transports passengers to and from destinations in and nearby Northwestern's Evanston campus.

==Example Sentences==
1. "It's raining, so I'm just going to call SafeRide to get home."<br />2. "I took a SafeRide back to my apartment after studying in the library until 3."

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Evanston Place

2014-03-12T20:12:08Z

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NU Nights

2014-03-11T17:49:35Z

Eliza Henry:

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[en yoo nīts]

==Definition==
{{#ev:youtube|edFbSl4-BLM|300|right|A student describes NU Nights.}}
1. An alternative to weekend partying typically involving music, food, and friends, these events are usually themed, often holiday-themed. These university-funded activities are hosted on the ground floor of Norris on certain Friday nights from 10 PM to 2 AM.<br />2. NU Nights is a student organization that hosts late-night programming with the aim of uniting the Northwestern student community. Programming includes a variety of on-campus events, catering to the needs and interests of the student body. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/NUNights/info NU Nights Facebook page]</ref>

==Example Sentence==
"I got a balloon minion at the last NU Nights event!"

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Weinberg (WCAS)

2014-03-11T17:49:03Z

Eliza Henry:

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[wĩnbəʳg (dubulyoo see ā es)]

==Definition==
1. Formally known as the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Weinberg (or WCAS) is Northwestern's resident liberal arts college, offering over different 45 majors in 25 departments and 28 academic programs across the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. Out of Northwestern's six undergraduate schools, Weinberg is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive. Weinberg is also the only school within Northwestern to observe [[Reading Week]].

===College Requirements===
*Writing proficiency—may be fulfilled in a variety of ways by graduation.
*Foreign language proficiency—the equivalent of two years of college instruction.
*Freshman seminars—two seminars, one in the fall quarter and another in the winter or spring quarter.
*Distribution requirements—two courses in each of six areas: natural sciences; formal studies (e.g., math, logic); social and behavioral sciences; historical studies; ethics and values (e.g., philosophy, religion); literature and fine arts.
*At least one major chosen from over 45 disciplinary and interdisciplinary options.
*45 credits minimum to graduate <ref>[http://www.weinberg.northwestern.edu/discover/all-about-weinberg/facts.html Weinberg.northwestern.edu]</ref>

==Example Sentence==
"I'm a dual degree in Bienen and Weinberg."

==Related Terms==
[[Reading Week]], [[Distro]]

==References==
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FE

2014-03-11T17:48:16Z

Eliza Henry:

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[ef ee]

==Definition==
1. Financial Economics, or more colloquially known as FE, is one of two certificates under the [[Kellogg CPU]] aimed at introducing students to advanced topics such as finance, derivatives, and investments.<br />2. One of two certificates under the [[Kellogg CPU]] (the other being [[MA|Managerial Analytics]]) for students who are interested in investment banking and learning basic financial tools.

===Course Offerings===
* KELLG_FE 310-0: Principles of Finance
* KELLG_FE 312-0: Investments
* KELLG_FE 314-0: Derivatives
* KELLG_FE 316-0: Topics in Financial Economics (specific topic changes from year to year)<ref>[http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/certificate/academics/financial-economics-certificate/courses.aspx Kellogg.northwestern.edu], course offerings.</ref>

==Example Sentence==
"Oh you're in FE and you're not doing an investment banking internship?"

==Related Terms==
[[Kellogg]], [[Kellogg CPU]], [[MA]]

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Kellogg CPU

2014-03-11T17:47:34Z

Eliza Henry:

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[keläg see pee yoo]

==Definition==
1. The Kellogg Certificate Program for Undergraduates (Kellogg CPU) is a highly competitive program is designed to give undergrads practical and theoretical exposure to business and management-related topics. Since Northwestern doesn't have a business major, many business-minded undergrads apply for the program.

===Tracks===
* [[MA|Managerial Analytics]]
* [[FE|Financial Economics]]

==Example Sentence==
"I've really enjoyed my Kellogg CPU classes because they allow me to apply econ and math skills to more real-world problems."

==Related Terms==
[[Kellogg]], [[MA]], [[FE]]

==External Links==
[http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/certificate.aspx Kellogg CPU website]

Reading Week

2014-03-10T15:13:24Z

Eliza Henry: Created page with "<div class="thumb tright"> <poll> {{UsagePoll|Reading Week}} </poll> </div> ==Part of Speech== Noun ==Pronunciation== [reediŋ week] ==Definition== 1. A period without class..."

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[reediŋ week]

==Definition==
1. A period without classes, typically right before finals week, where [[Weinberg (WCAS)|Weinberg]] students have the opportunity to prepare for exams and write papers at the end of each quarter. Although this span is referred to as Reading "Week," it can last anywhere from 2 to 5 days.

==Example Sentence==
"I'm going to catch up on sleep during Reading Week."

==Related Terms==
[[Weinberg (WCAS)]]

NU Nights

2014-03-10T15:12:19Z

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[en yoo nīts]

==Definition==
1. An alternative to weekend partying typically involving music, food, and friends, these events are usually themed, often holiday-themed. These university-funded activities are hosted on the ground floor of Norris on certain Friday nights from 10 PM to 2 AM.<br />2. NU Nights is a student organization that hosts late-night programming with the aim of uniting the Northwestern student community. Programming includes a variety of on-campus events, catering to the needs and interests of the student body. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/NUNights/info NU Nights Facebook page]</ref>

==Example Sentence==
"I got a balloon minion at the last NU Nights event!"

==References==
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2014-03-10T15:08:31Z

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Kellogg

2014-03-10T15:07:16Z

Eliza Henry:

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[keläg]

==Definition==
1. The building on Sheridan Rd., officially known as the Donald P. Jacobs Center, that houses the world-renowned graduate business school as well as administrative offices and the undergraduate economics department.<br />2. A landmark considered to be the center of campus, which undergraduates don't utilize too regularly, apart from the communal spaces.
[[File:Kelloggbuilding.jpg|thumb|2001 Sheridan Rd.<br />Evanston, IL 60208 <ref>[http://offices.northwestern.edu/detail/164 Northwestern.edu],street address.</ref>]]

===Additional Features===
*Atrium/dining area, including Einstein's and Kafé Kellogg
*A bookstore
*Offices
*17 classrooms <ref>[http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/about/directions/evanston.aspx Kellogg.northwestern.edu]</ref>
*More than 50 group study rooms
*Conference rooms
*Quiet study areas
*A student lounge

==Example Sentence==
"I'm going to Kellogg to pick up Einstein's and see the MBAs dressed in suits."

==Related Terms==
[[Kellogg CPU]], [[MA]], [[FE]]

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File:EvanstonPlace.jpg

2014-03-10T15:04:12Z

Eliza Henry:

EP

2014-03-10T15:03:54Z

Eliza Henry:

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[ee pee]
[[File:EvanstonPlace.jpg|thumb|1715 Chicago Avenue<br />Evanston, IL 60201<ref>[http://www.evanstonplaceapts.com/apartments/home.do?lid=en_US&pid=1853 EvanstonPlaceApartments.com]</ref>]]

==Definition==
1. Evanston Place (EP) is a high-end apartment complex located less than a block south of campus. Though mostly Northwestern students inhabit it, this property houses a fair number of Evanston community residents. The complex contains two towers, often referred to as EP North and EP South.

===Additional Features===
*swimming pool
*fitness center
*lounge
*garage parking

==Example Sentence==
To a SafeRide driver, “My final destination is EP North.”

==Context Labels==
While the property's official name is Evanston Place, many Northwestern students, particularly those connected to the off-campus community, use the abbreviation EP.

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EP

2014-03-10T15:01:42Z

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[ee pee]
[[File:EP.jpg|thumb|1715 Chicago Avenue<br />Evanston, IL 60201<ref>[http://www.evanstonplaceapts.com/apartments/home.do?lid=en_US&pid=1853 EvanstonPlaceApartments.com]</ref>]]

==Definition==
1. Evanston Place (EP) is a high-end apartment complex located less than a block south of campus. Though mostly Northwestern students inhabit it, this property houses a fair number of Evanston community residents. The complex contains two towers, often referred to as EP North and EP South.

===Additional Features===
*swimming pool
*fitness center
*lounge
*garage parking

==Example Sentence==
To a SafeRide driver, “My final destination is EP North.”

==Context Labels==
While the property's official name is Evanston Place, many Northwestern students, particularly those connected to the off-campus community, use the abbreviation EP.

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EP

2014-03-10T15:00:32Z

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[ee pee]

==Definition==
1. Evanston Place (EP) is a high-end apartment complex located less than a block south of campus. Though mostly Northwestern students inhabit it, this property houses a fair number of Evanston community residents. The complex contains two towers, often referred to as EP North and EP South.

===Additional Features===
*swimming pool
*fitness center
*lounge
*garage parking

==Example Sentence==
To a SafeRide driver, “My final destination is EP North.”

==Context Labels==
While the property's official name is Evanston Place, many Northwestern students, particularly those connected to the off-campus community, use the abbreviation EP.

==References==
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EP

2014-03-10T14:54:55Z

Eliza Henry: Created page with "<div class="thumb tright"> <poll> {{UsagePoll|EP}} </poll> </div> ==Part of Speech== Noun ==Pronunciation== [ee pee] File:EP.jpg|thumb|1715 Chicago Avenue<br />Evanston, IL..."

Distro

2014-03-10T14:53:03Z

Eliza Henry: Created page with "<div class="thumb tright"> <poll> {{UsagePoll|Distro}} </poll> </div> ==Part of Speech== Noun ==Pronunciation== [distrō] ==Definition== 1. A class that counts for at least ..."

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[distrō]

==Definition==
1. A class that counts for at least one area of [[Weinberg (WCAS)|Weinberg]]'s distribution requirements, which as a whole are intended to provide a general liberal arts education. Although Northwestern does not mandate specific classes, it does mandate two classes from six different distribution areas.

===Areas===
* Natural Sciences (Area I)
* Formal Studies (Area II)
* Social and Behavioral Sciences (Area III)
* Historical Studies (Area IV)
* Ethics and Values (Area V)
* Literature and Fine Arts (Area VI)<ref>[http://www.weinberg.northwestern.edu/handbook/degree/distribution-requirements/index.html Weinberg.northwestern.edu], Distro areas.</ref>

==Example Sentence==
"I still have five distros I have to take."

==Related Terms==
[[Weinberg (WCAS)]]

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Weinberg (WCAS)

2014-03-10T14:50:58Z

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==Part of Speech==
Noun

==Pronunciation==
[wĩnbəʳg (dubulyoo see ā es)]

==Definition==
1. Formally known as the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Weinberg (or WCAS) is Northwestern's resident liberal arts college, offering over different 45 majors in 25 departments and 28 academic programs across the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. Out of Northwestern's six undergraduate schools, Weinberg is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive. Weinberg is also the only school within Northwestern to observe [[Reading Week]].

===College Requirements===
*Writing proficiency—may be fulfilled in a variety of ways by graduation.
*Foreign language proficiency—the equivalent of two years of college instruction.
*Freshman seminars—two seminars, one in the fall quarter and another in the winter or spring quarter.
*Distribution requirements—two courses in each of six areas: natural sciences; formal studies (e.g., math, logic); social and behavioral sciences; historical studies; ethics and values (e.g., philosophy, religion); literature and fine arts.
*At least one major chosen from over 45 disciplinary and interdisciplinary options.
*45 credits minimum to graduate <ref>[http://www.weinberg.northwestern.edu/discover/all-about-weinberg/facts.html Weinberg.northwestern.edu]</ref>

==Example Sentence==
"I'm a dual degree in Bienen and Weinberg."

==Related Terms==
[[Reading Week]], [[Distro]]

==References==
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