wondering if anyone with experience with these professors have insight to share.

math 220-1: Alice Lin, Gabriela Laboska, Boris Tsygan, Tianmin Yu, Michael Maltenfort

chem 151-0: Dayne F. Swearer, Ryan Bethel

chem 161-0: Carine Nemr, Katie Gesmundo

wondering if anyone with experience with these professors have insight to share.

math 220-1: Alice Lin, Gabriela Laboska, Boris Tsygan, Tianmin Yu, Michael Maltenfort

chem 151-0: Dayne F. Swearer, Ryan Bethel

chem 161-0: Carine Nemr, Katie Gesmundo

Sorry to interrupt the flow of questions by a high schooler.
I’m looking to apply to Northwestern (ED too), and was curious what SAT scores you guys had? Specifically for RW.

And also any advice on crafting an application this fall!

I have been very interested in joining the NU Golf Club and saw an Instagram page for this sports club. But I just checked the club sports page of Northwestern, and there's no mention of golf. What happened to this sport? A top school like NU doesn't have a golf club seems quite interesting.

Hi! Does anyone have the syllabus or (online) textbook for chem 151 from recent years?

Thanks!

I tried accessing the Historical Studies catalog to decide if I'd be taking one this quarter, but there only appears to be 2 (actually 1) classes on the website. I'm pretty sure this is a glitch, but it has been like this since yesterday. I distinctly remember seeing a long list of classes a few weeks ago. Are they all full now?

I placed into Spanish 121-1, but on Caesar it tells me that all of the sections for that class are full. I know that it’s common for freshmen to take language classes their first quarter so I was wondering if there were some seats reserved for freshmen who sign up for classes during wildcat welcome.
Some other intro polisci classes I was hoping to get into for my major/distros are full, should I count on there being seats reserved for me? Or make a backup plan?

Thanks!

Hey Northwestern folks,

We're playing at SPACE in Evanston next Wednesday, September 9. We've got a string quartet, tenor sax, and EVI (electronic valve instrument) joining our trio to bring you fresh and exciting arrangements of our brand of jazz fusion. Would love to see you and your friends there!

Cheers!

There is a new organization on campus: a new chapter of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP). All are welcome to join. As the title suggests, our goal is to protect animals from harm, and we need your help. We are primarily focused on promoting ethical veganism as an end to the abuse and consumption of animals in the food industry, fashion industry, and every other relevant industry. ASAP is an abolitionist group, meaning that we believe it is a moral imperative for all to practice ethical veganism. But again, you do not have to be vegan to join.

Events and actions we have taken:

• Outreach, such as tabling, to promote our group, engage with people walking by, etc.
• Animal sanctuary visit (This was amazing. We got to feed and pet cows, goats, pigs, etc. and had the opportunity to do some farm work as well.)
• Vegan dinners (relaxed social event, with undertones of outreach)
• Pigeon destrining
• Book club
• Regular meetings

Events and actions we plan to do:

• Lifting and running as a group (similar to dinners, to socialize and for outreach purposes)
• Rational and empirical discussions of veganism in the context of, but not limited to, nutrition, physiology, economics, climate, etc.
• Creative forms of outreach that draw more attention
• Lectures from agricultural and climate scientists, animal activists, food policy experts, physicians, and more
• Many more events, most of which involve FREE FOOD

Come learn with us! Sign up to take part in the effort to protect animals and receive info about Northwestern's upcoming events and check out the national organization's website below.

• Sign-up form for Northwestern's ASAP chapter: alliedscholars.link/northwestern
• National organization's website: https://www.alliedscholars.org/

i rly want to switch into a single dorm as an incoming freshman. is it likely that would happen, and are there a lot of single dorms on campus? i don’t care which single id get placed into.

This is for sports

How is the food? Deciding if I should apply ED or not

I've been pretty reliably using the globalprotect to get access to B1G+ from off campus, but it seems to have stopped working. Is this an issue with the VPN or did B1G+ change their policies?

The Trump administration has issued new federal guidance making it much harder for international students on F-1 visas to do internships while in university. NU can only approve CPT (work authorization for internships) if the internship is required for every student in that degree program to graduate. Most degree programs do not require internships to graduate at Northwestern.

im an incoming freshman in a small double. nu doesnt allow bed risers but the beds seem so close to the ground. i dont want to fully loft my bed but i need more storage than what they give.. any tips? has anyone used bed risers anyway without getting caught?

I just got into Northwestern for grad school! I will be starting in January 2027 and am now thinking about what life will be like there. I was wondering what are the best areas to live in? Do you recommend doing university housing or getting an apartment? I’m not really familiar with the area so any info would be greatly appreciated!

just as it says, I'm in mccormick and was wondering whether i shouldn't take a language in the fall. I need another course to hit the 4.34 credit, but besides a language (which I do want to pursue) i have no idea what other classes i should prioritize credit-wise when I don't have a language requirement

Is Northwestern’s “temporary” lakefront stadium becoming permanent?

I work on Northwestern’s North Campus, and I’m increasingly frustrated by what has happened to the lakefront over the past two years.

The quality of life for people who work on North Campus has been greatly and negatively impacted for two years now, with no end in sight. This enormous stadium takes up a huge amount of space, is an eyesore, restricts access to the lakefront path, and takes away parking that is already in very short supply.

One of the things I used to love about working on North Campus was being able to walk down to the lake during my lunch break. I can’t even do that anymore. The lakefront that used to be a place to take a quick walk, clear your head, and get away from work has effectively been cut off.

I took these four photos while trying to get to the lakefront recently. Every one of the four routes I tried was blocked by the stadium and/or construction.

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When Northwestern announced the stadium, it was described as temporary—something that would bridge the gap while the new Ryan Field was being built.

But I recently saw an announcement that the Chicago Stars will play their entire 2027 season at Martin Stadium. That means this “temporary” facility will have been here for at least four seasons.

I haven’t seen Northwestern announce that the facility is no longer temporary, or explain what the long-term plan is. Maybe I’ve missed something?

Does anyone know what the actual plan is for Martin Stadium after 2027? Is there a commitment to remove it and restore the lakefront, open space, pedestrian access, and parking?

To be clear, I have nothing against the Chicago Stars or women’s professional soccer. This is about the location and the continued loss of lakefront space and access for the people who live, work, and spend time here.

Two years is a long time for something that was supposed to be temporary. And if there’s now no clear end date, I think the community deserves to know what Northwestern’s plan is.

Has anyone else been frustrated by this? And if so, what can we actually do about it?

Hi I'm an incoming freshman and am wondering where to buy a mini fridge where it is cheaper than renting one. Would anyone know?

Hello! I’m a recent Northwestern graduate and am selling some of my furniture as I’m moving. I have a bed frame, mattress, desk, couch, and kitchen mat available. Everything needs to be picked up by August 31, and prices are negotiable! If you’re interested in anything, please feel free to message me

hi guys, i’m an out of state low income student thinking about applying to northwestern and i was wondering how good the financial aid is? I would already qualify for federal aid and stuff, but i would need additional aid and scholarships as well (i’m also applying to external scholarships). I just want to get an idea of how generous northwestern is with financial aid to out of state students

Hi everyone, I'm a member of the Board of Visitors at CIERA-Northwestern and want to make sure you're aware of our hackathon sign up. Info below and a couple quick notes:

• Our host, 1871, has room for 300 people.  If you want to be at the hackathon please sign up for the in-person option even if there is a large waitlist.  Given the rate of no-shows and cancellations, we expect to offer spots to several hundred people from the waiting list.  We may explore some overflow space nearby if demand warrants it.
• There is a new theme and the hackathon has moved within NASA to Citizen Science. This year’s challenges may be used to get the next man or woman to the moon and beyond.  
• We know that the job market is difficult this year, and we're doing our best to make sure that this is a great opportunity to network.  So far we have Microsoft,, CBOE Global Markets, and Optiver as sponsors and are actively working to bring in a couple other companies that are hiring.
• We’ll have a cash prize

NASA Space Apps Challenge Chicago in Partnership with CIERA-Northwestern and 1871

Date: November 14-15, 2026
Where: 111 North Canal Street, hosted by 1871, Chicago’s largest innovation hub. We will be open overnight.
Cost: Free

What is it exactly:

• NASA Space Apps is the world's largest hackathon, occurring in 500+ locations.  This is a unique opportunity to showcase your expertise in the exciting domain of space science, learn from faculty at our host institution, CIERA (https://ciera.northwestern.edu/), and connect with like-minded students and professionals who share your passion.
• Come with a team or we'll help you form one there. You'll work for two days on a problem provided by NASA and present your solution in front of a panel of judges on November 15th.
• This year’s theme is The Next Frontier.  Join us to develop tools that benefit humanity and contribute to the science and technology propelling us to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Who is it for:

• Anyone with an interest in space and science. With support from experienced technical and subject matter experts, it’s a great opportunity for those participating in a hackathon for the first time.
• Data and Computer Science students, engineers, or any students who are looking for a chance to solve real world problems with real world data provided by NASA and partner space agencies
• Students who are looking for a chance to add something interesting to their portfolios and do something different and exciting

What else is in it for students:

• Take home some cool swag!
• Food will be provided — no need to bring your own
• Network with professionals from companies like Optiver, CBOE Global Markets, Microsoft, Google, and more. They'll be recruiting, judging, and mentoring at the event. 
• This global competition is your opportunity to showcase your skills and ideas to a wide-reaching, influential audience. 
• Registration link : https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2026/local-events/chicago/

is there anything such as an easy econ 300 level elective?