Norris

Norris Entrance

Do you use "Norris"?

I use it very often.

4

I use it sometimes.

0

I've heard it but I never use it.

0

I've never heard of this word.

0

I want to revoke my vote

There were 4 votes since the poll was created on 22:10, 2 June 2015.

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Part of Speech

Noun

Alternate Forms and Pronunciations

1. Norris [‘no^r rihs]
2. Norris University Center [‘no^r rihs / yoo nih 'və^r sih tee / 'sen tə^r]

Etymology

When alumnus Lester J. Norris passed away in 1967, his parents gave $2,500,000 in his honor to fund the construction of the building, which opened in 1972.

Description

Norris is the student center on Northwestern's Evanston campus. Adjacent to the Lakefill, Norris is intended to be a central location for Evanston students to meet with each other. Norris has a small food court, the campus bookstore, and an auditorium and also houses many administrative and student organization offices. There are many other places within Norris, including ARTica studios and the Dittmar Memorial Gallery. It is a common meeting place for students in group projects or student organizations and is a common location for students to eat or study (see Norbucks). Norris is also host to several plays, events, and speakers available to students.

Usage

1. Norris is the most commonly used form within the Northwestern community, and is used by almost all of the Evanston campus community.
2. Norris University Center, the official name for the building, is rarely used outside of official Northwestern University writing, though it would be recognized by almost all of the Evanston campus community.

Example Sentence

Should we meet at Norris later to study?

External Links

Norris Website