Northwestern University
Private University
Evanston, Illinois
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Demonstration Policy
Northwestern welcomes the expression of ideas, including viewpoints that may be considered unorthodox or unpopular. The University supports free expression and allows peaceful demonstration.
Student Handbook: Respect NU - Bias Incidents
The Bias Incident Response system and team (BIRT) is an informal Northwestern system for students to report identity-based concerns that arise when interacting with a member of the Northwestern community. BIRT was created in response to feedback students gave during community forums…
Student Handbook: Student Rights and Responsibilities
4. Student publications are free from any official action controlling editorial policy. Publications shall not bear the name of the University or purport to issue from it without University approval. 5. Subject to University policy and applicable law, students are free to…