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BLOG Parents
Staying Focused, Standing Firm
Is your student ready to stay focused? What can you as the parent do to help?
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Dr. Michael Jacobson Brings Engineering Insight to Northwestern
Dr. Michael Jacobson is a new engineering professor at Northwestern. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience from teaching engineering courses in the Middle East for 20 years. Dr. Jacobson is excited to begin this new chapter in his life at Northwestern. “Northwestern…
Friday, August 31, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Dr. Jonathan Zderad Visits Chinese Villages
Mathematics professor Dr. Jonathan Zderad spent part of his summer bringing the Scripture to remote villages in China. In June he spent one week with a ministry called Bibles for China. The goal of the ministry is to…
Friday, August 31, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Dr. Tony Pan Prepares Students for Engineering
Engineering Professor Dr. Tony Pan has joined the Northwestern community and brings a wealth of knowledge with him in the area of civil engineering. He spent eight years teaching at the Catholic University of America…
Friday, August 31, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Dr. Richard Lange Leads UNW Piano Institute
The goal of the Piano Institute was to provide a concentrated week of stimulating musical activities within a Christian environment to motivate and encourage students in their piano studies.
Friday, August 31, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Northwestern Prepares Students for Cryptography
In the fall of 2018, Northwestern will offer a new course called Introduction to Cryptography. Mathematics professor Dr. Johnathan Zderad stresses the importance of the course.
Friday, August 31, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Dr. Kent Kaiser shares Jesus with the First Nations People
This summer was Dr. Kent Kaiser’s 12th mission trip to the far north. He has traveled nine times with a ministry called LAMP (Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots) bringing God’s good news to the aboriginal…
Friday, August 31, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Computer and Science Camp at Northwestern Serves Chinese Students
This summer University of Northwestern hosted a Computer and Science Camp for prospective Chinese students on campus from July 9-13, 2018. Mathematics professor Dr. Jonathan Zderad helped lead the event.
Friday, August 31, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Dr. Bill Ronzheimer Joins the Department of Christian Ministries
There is a new face at Northwestern on the Christian Ministries team. Dr. Bill Ronzheimer taught Foundations of Pastoral Ministry during the spring semester of 2018. He admits that as a pastor for many years in…
Thursday, August 30, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Carol Eikum Attends Singing Conference in Las Vegas
This summer, Professor of Music Carol Eikum traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend the National Association of Teachers of Singing 55th National Conference. The event took place from June 22-26, 2018.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Dr. Kristen Bugos Brings Her Love of Music to the Classroom
A new face has joined the Northwestern community. Dr. Kristen Bugos is sharing the joy of music with music education majors. Previously she worked as the Coordinator of Music Education at a small Christian college in…
Thursday, August 30, 2018
BLOG Alumni, Athletics
Dr. Matt Hill Soars into His 20 Year of Leadership
Matt Hill’s career exemplifies how to put Christ and students first while building strong athletic programs.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Jennifer Hunter Travels to Toronto
Northwestern Director and Professor of Theatre Jennifer Hunter traveled to Toronto, Ontario in Canada this summer to attend a workshop called “Directing with Richard Rose.” The workshop was “based on the exploration”…
Thursday, August 30, 2018
BLOG Faculty
UNW Students Collaborate to Create Fall Film Project
This October, students and faculty will work together to create a short film called “My First Funeral.” Professor of Communication Ann Sorenson will be leading the project and directing the film.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
BLOG Faculty
New Opportunities for Education Majors
Northwestern offers a lot of opportunities for students majoring in the field of education. However, a new opportunity is available specifically for students majoring in English as a Second Language (ESL) Education….
Thursday, August 30, 2018
BLOG Faculty
Dr. Steven Harthorn Experiences Life in France
Northwestern English professor Dr. Steven Harthorn traveled to Paris, France in June 2018 because he found an airfare deal that he just couldn’t pass up. He hadn’t been to Europe before, but he was excited to take an international excursion after the busy school year. He traveled alone…
Thursday, August 30, 2018
BLOG Community
Women In Leadership at Northwestern
Women have started to outnumber men on college campuses, but there is still a large gap in corporate and church leadership. At Northwestern, women have a growing opportunity to practice Godly leadership and engage in…
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
BLOG Alumni, Community
Women in Leadership: Jessa Nelson
Student and Women in Leadership group leader Katie Ring had the opportunity to talk to Jessa Nelson, assistant professor in Northwestern’s school of business, about her experience in business and leadership.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
BLOG Community
Northwestern’s sixth president called home
University of Northwestern regretfully shares the news that Dr. Don Ericksen, the sixth president of University of Northwestern, died on August 6, 2018, surrounded by his family.
Monday, August 6, 2018
BLOG Parents
Ready When They Are
School is about to begin. Getting the sense the balance of control within your family is shifting? Take heart. In the midst of change, rest in the One who never changes.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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