77781_NWU_Cover u1.indd 1-3 2/13/14 7:05 AM 77781_NWU_Cover u2.indd 4-6 Printed on paper that is manufactured with 100 percent Certified Renewable Energy and made Carbon Neutral Plus. 2/14/14 11:21AM 77781_NWU_Body.indd 1 2/26/14 11:27 AM We will is an invitation to the Northwestern community to join together to solve society’s most critical challenges. We will unite as thinkers and innovators to advance knowledge for the greater good. We will act now to accelerate Northwestern as an engine for positive change in the world. 77781_NWU_Body.indd 2 2/26/14 11:27 AM WHO WILL MEET THE NEXT CHALLENGE? 3 77781_NWU_Body.indd 3 2/26/14 11:27 AM WE WILL. 4 77781_NWU_Body.indd 4 2/26/14 11:27 AM Weaving together stories from Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and The Wizard of Oz, 2013’s Flying Home was the latest Waa-Mu original musical. Students taught by David Bell, Donald G. Robertson Director of Music Theatre, wrote the book, music, and lyrics and collaborated with student orchestrators, arrangers, stage managers, and actors. By the final curtain, the 82nd Waa-Mu Show had showcased the talents of more than 200 Northwestern students. 5 77781_NWU_Body.indd 5 2/26/14 11:27 AM WE WILL. 6 77781_NWU_Body_u2.indd 6 2/28/14 10:32 AM Ever since disassembling and reassembling her relatives’ watches as a young girl, Monica Olvera de la Cruz ’16 P, Lawyer Taylor Professor of Materials Science, Engineering, and Chemistry, has been fascinated by what makes the universe tick. Today her research explores how molecules organize themselves into complex structures. Her work has shed light on defects frequently observed in the cells of people with cancer and other diseases, research that may ultimately lead to potential therapies. 7 77781_NWU_Body_u2.indd 7 2/28/14 10:33 AM WE WILL. 8 77781_NWU_Body.indd 8 2/26/14 11:27 AM Those who bleed purple know the power of community. It is felt from Ryan Field on a game day to the lakefront on Dillo Day and from the Dolphin Show to the 30th hour of Dance Marathon. Our traditions – athletic, artistic, social, and serving the community – bridge generations and forge lifelong connections. 9 77781_NWU_Body.indd 9 2/26/14 11:27 AM “Fierce optimism is a Northwestern signature. It means believing the most important thing we will do with our lives is this: to never stop raising the bar.” PRESIDENT SCHAPIRO Northwestern is a community of individuals who accomplish We are at a crossroads in Northwestern’s history: a the extraordinary. It has always been an entrepreneurial, tremendous depth and breadth of possibilities stand before pioneering place. There is a deep pride here in being us. Guided by our strategic plan, Northwestern Will, we innovative, and we never lose sight of the good we can do will follow well-conceived pathways to maximize our impact. putting those innovations to work. Together, we approach As we put this Campaign into place, everything we do problems by combining the best minds from a range of fields is to enable our remarkable students and our world-class to find realistic solutions that improve and enrich lives. faculty of researchers and teachers, thought-leaders and artists, to achieve their promise. At Northwestern we take strength from the past and move it forward, not resting on our laurels but working to make We have launched We will. The Campaign for Northwestern a real, lasting change in the world. That fierce optimism is a to provide the resources necessary to realize these bold Northwestern signature, and it means believing the most aspirations, to unite as a community, and to shape the world. important thing we will do with our lives is this: to never stop I invite you to read about our ambitions in the following raising the bar. pages and then join us in this transformative endeavor. As we have seen with Northwestern’s ascendance in recent With sincere appreciation, years, the rest of the world is taking notice of this drive and ingenuity that is, for us, foundational. In the future, we can harness this strength to play an even bigger role in solving the challenges we face as a society, in preparing global leaders, and in creating knowledge and art that inspire. We must challenge ourselves to chart an ambitious course forward – one that builds upon the essential genius Morton Schapiro of our community and directs our efforts and investments President and Professor toward the areas where we can make the greatest impact. 10 77781_NWU_Body.indd 10 2/26/14 11:27 AM 11 77781_NWU_Body.indd 11 2/26/14 11:27 AM “The challenges the world faces today are increasingly complex – they don’t fit neatly into one school or department. Solving problems in an area like energy and sustainability takes scientists and engineers, policy makers and business experts, all working together. Fortunately, there is a place like Northwestern – this kind of interdisciplinary innovation is in our DNA. The University has the will to address these pressing issues, and with your help, we will have the way.” PROVOST LINZER Two years in the making, encompassing three campuses, and engaging students, trustees, staff, and faculty, the University’s strategic plan is our road map for the future. It is titled Northwestern Will, because we are resolved to achieve these goals and we are confident that we are the ones to pursue them. The plan’s foundation rests on Northwestern’s distinctive assets: our entrepreneurial and pioneering spirit; unconventional collaborations; an energetic community of students, scholars, and alumni; a dual passion for research and teaching; and an intense desire to put ideas into practice for the greater good. With the University’s astounding trajectory in recent years, Daniel I. Linzer we have never been in a better position to capitalize on our strengths and propel Northwestern to the highest echelon of the world’s research universities. To build on our momentum and seize this pivotal moment require significant investments across the University. We will. The Campaign for Northwestern is a call to pursue these aspirations with full force. It is a University-wide fundraising effort that will realize this transformational vision. To learn more about the strategic plan, visit wewill.northwestern.edu/strategicplan 12 77781_NWU_Body.indd 12 2/26/14 11:27 AM STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Discovery and Creativity We will shape innovative solutions to global issues and develop new forms of creative expression. Student Experience We will make a Northwestern education more accessible to the very best students, regardless of their financial resources. And we will provide the academic and real-world learning experiences that prepare students to become the leaders and problem-solvers the world needs. Campus and Community We will build a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community on our campuses. Global Connections We will bring Northwestern to the world and the world to Northwestern. 13 77781_NWU_Body.indd 13 2/26/14 11:27 AM WE WILL. FOR DISCOVERY AND CREATIVITY 14 77781_NWU_Body.indd 14 2/26/14 11:27 AM WE WILL. FOR DISCOVERY AND CREATIVITY Chad Mirkin, George B. Rathmann Professor, is a member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and one of only 15 researchers to be elected to all three U.S. National Academies. Professor Mirkin directs Northwestern’s International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), which catalyzes and supports interdisciplinary research in transformative nanotechnologies, with applications in medicine, energy, food and water supply, security and defense, and more. The IIN has positioned Northwestern as a world leader in the field of nanotechnology. 15 77781_NWU_Body.indd 15 2/26/14 11:28 AM WE WILL. FOR DISCOVERY AND CREATIVITY ANNUAL RESEARCH GRANT FUNDING CONTINUES As one of the world’s premier research universities, TO EXCEED HALF A BILLION DOLLARS we continue to explore new knowledge, invent new forms of creative expression, and find new solutions to some of the most pressing issues we face as a society. We have identified 10 areas in which to invest our resources most heavily – fields where Northwestern can and should have the greatest impact: $500,000,000 Biomedical Sciences Design Energy and Sustainability Global Health International Studies Markets, Social Structures, and Public Policy Media Nanoscience Performing Arts Writing and Oral Expression We will target these areas with our characteristic interdisciplinary approach, collaborative ethos, and pioneering spirit. Investments in the people, 2010 2011 2012 2013 facilities, research, libraries, and information services that drive innovation in these areas will amplify our ability to improve and enhance lives around the world. Carol Lee, Edwina S. Tarry Professor of Education and Social Policy and a member of the National Academy of Education, is a former Chicago Public Schools teacher whose research demonstrates the power of drawing on students’ cultural knowledge and lived experiences to support rigorous learning. Her professorship is named for the late Edwina Tarry ’38 MA, MS, a staunch supporter and alumna of the School of Education and Social Policy and a teacher herself. 16 77781_NWU_Body_u2.indd 16 2/28/14 10:33 AM 17 77781_NWU_Body.indd 17 2/26/14 11:28 AM We will expand our research enterprise and creative platform by investing in facilities for biomedical research, innovation and entrepreneurship, performance, and collaborative learning. 18 77781_NWU_Body.indd 18 2/26/14 11:28 AM WE WILL. FOR DISCOVERY AND CREATIVITY The opportunity to support the growth of the Economics Department, which has become one of the most preeminent departments in the country, was appealing to Trustee Herbert Gullquist ’59 and his wife, Anne Gullquist ’59.