Education

A genetic tendency to depression is much less likely to be realized in a culture centered on collectivistic rather than individualistic values, according to a new Northwestern University study.

In other words, a genetic vulnerability to depression is much more likely to be realized in a Western culture than an East Asian culture that is more about we than me-me-me.

A Northwestern University student group plans to host more than 1,000 children at a Project Pumpkin trick-or-treat session at NU's Norris University Center Thursday.

The free event is open to the public and NU faculty and staff are encouraged to bring their children. Project Pumpkin fliers have also been distributed at Evanston/Skokie School District 65 schools.

The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Norris Center, 1999 Campus Drive.

The Northwestern Community Development Corps, the student group organizing the event, has also invited children involved with after-school programs at local community centers to participate.

Northwestern University has been awarded a $13.6 million five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to establish an interdisciplinary research center for the study of genes and their role in cancer.

The first annual District 65 Middle School Athletics Cross Town Showcase will take place at Evanston Township High School next week.