Will it rain on Dillo Day? Trusty meteorologist Tom Skilling of Chicago’s WGN television says it’s unlikely. He predicts 80 degrees and little chance of precipitation, as they say in the weather business. If it does rain, though, concerts will be moved to Patten Gym and a WildCARD will be required for entry.
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Dillo Day is so close that you can almost taste it. But before you spend Saturday in various states of foolishness, get your dose of classical culture by attending Lovers and Madmen’s production of Pericles by none other than Billy Shakespeare. The first show takes place at the Rock at 7 p.m.
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Maybe CTECs can actually make a difference. Five Northwestern faculty members have been awarded McCormick Awards for “outstanding teaching:“ David Chopp, Julia Stern and David Tolchinsky have been named the 2008 Charles Deering McCormick Professors of Teaching Excellence, while Lane Fenrich and Eric Schulz have been named the 2008 Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Lecturers. You [...]

Food is best when it’s free, but coupons ain’t bad either. Bar Louie, Prairie Moon, J.K. Sweet, BLU Lounge, Nevin’s and Bat-17 are all giving discounted burgers (Bar Louie), wings (Prairie Moon) and everything in between (J.K. Sweet) today. Mayfest is sponsoring, and offers potential prizes for attendees.
Can democracy exist in the Middle East? You [...]

It’s what to do and know Monday at NU.

Student film not your kind of entertainment? Well, there’s plenty for all the senses this weekend.
Chemistry Professor Eberhard Zwergel has his spring show on North Beach at 7:30 p.m. What’s a spring show, you ask? Cool chemistry explosions, of course.
Wanna see student-produced sketch comedy? Well, you get one shot at seeing NSTV’s sketch comedy premiere [...]

Also, power doesn’t corrupt. It’s opposite day, Thursday at NU.

What to know and do Wednesday at NU.

In spite of the stresses Northwestern students love to whine about, being hunted by a pack of hyenas probably isn’t one of them. Commiserate with Simba and company at Mayfest and A&O’s Lion King sing-along. It’s free and will be at 9 p.m. on the Norris East Lawn. Hakuna Matata!
Rainbow Week continues promoting LGBTQ issues [...]

What to do and know Monday at NU.

McCormick gears up for its annual design competition. What to do and know Friday at NU.

It’s a jam-packed night on campus. What to do and know Thursday at NU.

Or stay on campus to learn how humans evolved from veggies Wednesday at NU.

Get some insight from Evanston criminals. It’s what to do (or not) and know Tuesday at NU.

Irony: A study shows an anti-gun program works — right after it lost funding last year. What to do and know Monday at NU.