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The Rich History and Legacy of the UNW School of Nursing
Nursing students at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul are not just pursuing a degree; they are stepping into a rich heritage of commitment to Christ and God-honoring service in the healthcare profession. The roots of this legacy can be traced back to the 1940s and 1950s when…
Friday, July 19, 2024
BLOG Academics, Faculty
At Home in Ancient History
During a series of riots in northern Iraq when the Arab Spring movement was breaking out, Jonathan Loopstra, Ph.D., would sit in bed listening to bullets go off at protests in a nearby bazaar. Each night he wondered…
Friday, November 20, 2020
BLOG Academics, Community
The Purpose of a Place: Nazareth Hall
Get a glimpse of the Nazareth Hall of 100 years ago, and reflect on the purpose of the places where we live and learn.
Monday, September 28, 2020
BLOG Community, Faculty
Designing the Dream of Nazareth Hall
“Nine Northwestern students and I gathered an hour before a January dawn, an unusual time to convene any class at any college. Our purpose: to arrive in Nazareth Hall Chapel while it was still pitch black and quietly…
Friday, January 12, 2018