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BTN LiveBIG: Mandela Washington Fellows experience Big Ten hospitality
BTN LiveBIG: Mandela Washington Fellows experience Big Ten hospitality
Rebel. Prisoner. Leader. Nelson Mandela was all of these things and more. He led the fight against the injustice of the South African apartheid state and was jailed for nearly three decades because of it. Then, shortly after he was freed, he became the father of the ?new? South Africa when he was democratically elected […]
BTN LiveBIG: A summer reading list with a Big Ten twist
BTN LiveBIG: A summer reading list with a Big Ten twist
[btn-post-package]For many people, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. And that means finding a few books that provide a combination of mental diversion and stimulation during those long, hot, idle days. If you?re still looking for some titles to add to your list, LiveBIG has a few suggestions from authors who have a connection […]
BTN LiveBIG: Former Northwestern softball player stands up against bullying
BTN LiveBIG: Former Northwestern softball player stands up against bullying
College sports fans live for gamedays: tailgating on a crisp autumn afternoon, jumping for joy after a game-winning buzzer-beater, seeing the go-ahead goal or run scored in a tight contest. While the spectacle of sport is what draws the fans, the things student-athletes do off the field often proves to be much more valuable. Marisa […]
BTN LiveBIG: Wildcat and war vet serves with honor
BTN LiveBIG: Wildcat and war vet serves with honor
Dr. Sudip Bose gained some incredible and excruciating memories while serving one of the longest combat tours by a physician since World War II. But for him, one moment from Iraq will always stand out. ?It was a religious holiday and there were thousands and thousands of people marching on the roads,? Bose said, ?and […]
BTN LiveBIG: A 'United' front in the war against inner-city violence
BTN LiveBIG: A 'United' front in the war against inner-city violence
During football and basketball games, BTN LiveBIG will spotlight notable examples of research, innovation and community service from around the conference. In-Game stories will provide more background on these features, and the opportunity to view the videos again. In my 10 years of working on video content, I?ve had a handful of shoots in elementary […]
BTN LiveBIG: Northwestern professor heads east in service of science
BTN LiveBIG: Northwestern professor heads east in service of science
Today, Evanston. Tomorrow, the world. Mark Hersam, a materials science and engineering expert and longtime Northwestern professor, was recently appointed by the U.S. Department of State to a team of five U.S. Science Envoys. The people appointed to these exclusive posts develop partnerships, generate scientific collaboration and foster mutually beneficial relationships between the United States […]
