Northwestern University
2009
Morton Schapiro inaugurated as Northwestern’s 16th president
Schapiro receives a “NU Survival Kit” that includes a roll of quarters for downtown parking meters from then-Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, a supply of warm clothes from the Northwestern Alumni Association and a picture of The Rock from the Associated Student Government. John Legend performs in a concert at Welsh-Ryan Arena, and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman speaks at the event. Watch a video of the event highlights.
March Through the Arch
A new tradition is born as the Class of 2013 and transfer students March Through the Arch during Wildcat Welcome for the first time. Read about the tradition s origins.