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BLOG Career & Leadership Development, College Preparation
The Risk of Excellence: Embracing Writing Critique
Writer and professor, Judith Hougen talks about the risk and reward of critique.
Monday, June 19, 2017
BLOG
The importance of Christian leadership
Leadership expert, Tyler Reagin talks with FaithRadio’s Susie Larson about the impact of Christian values in leadership roles.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Six rules for your resume
UNW’s Career Development has helped to take the fear out of resume writing. After reading through these steps, you will be able to turn this humble document into your very own career launch-pad.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
BLOG Academics
Use strategic conflict to drive success
You never know how Philip Vierling, UNW’s assistant dean of the School of Business, will shake things up. Vierling wears an easy grin, his trademark boots, and Jerry Garcia ties
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
BLOG Alumni, Career & Leadership Development
How to Pivot Towards Your Ideal Career
Are you dissatisfied at your job? While a job or career change could be an option, there are also things you can do at your current workplace to utilize your skill-set and find greater opportunities.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
BLOG Alumni, Career & Leadership Development
Plan Your Career Change in 6 Steps
What comes to mind when you think of making a career change? If you follow some basic steps, you will not only avoid some common pitfalls, you will be set up for success!
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
BLOG Alumni
The impact of life-long generosity
Celesta Bleeker ‘54 has found a way to maintain her lifelong passion for serving Christ and Northwestern students.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
BLOG Faculty
Ask the Professor: The Birth of Jesus
The birth of Christ to a virgin mother was miraculous. But why wasn’t it talked about more in the gospels? According to professor Mark Muska, the authors of the gospels were very intentional with what they focused on…
Sunday, November 20, 2016
BLOG Community
Freshman Survival Guide
Now that classes are in full swing, here are a few secrets to finding your groove and enjoying life in college. Psst… upperclassmen might be surprised by some of these too.
Friday, September 9, 2016
BLOG Faculty
View from the Choir Loft: What Liturgy Taught Me about Worship
For the past few months, I have had the privilege of being a professional singer with the Schola Cantorum of the Cathedral of Saint Paul here in Minnesota’s beautiful capital city. More than simply a choir, the Schola…
Sunday, May 1, 2016
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Tips for Choosing a Major, Career, and Calling
As summer approaches, college and high school seniors hear a lot of the same question: “So what are you going to do with the rest of your life?” It is a big, intimidating question and everyone wants to have a great…
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
BLOG Faculty
The Intersection of Creativity and Innovation
There’s a verb in the Hebrew language—bara’, meaning “to create”—that is only used when speaking of God. It punctuates the books of the Old Testament, persistently and unmistakably revealing an essential attribute…
Sunday, April 3, 2016
BLOG Community
Building an Orphanage on Faith
Chances are good that you’ve had an idea that seems great, if only…something. When Kwasi Twumasi ’16, a University of Northwestern MBA student, got an idea to build an orphanage in his home town of Dormaa, Ghana, he…
Monday, March 28, 2016
BLOG Community, Faculty
Learning from Sand Castles
Spring weather shifts our thinking: from boots to sandals, sweaters to shorts, and from building snowmen to creating sand castles. Even though sand castles don’t last long, they can make an impression on those around…
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
BLOG Community, Parents
Learning to Love Through the Mess of Adoption
If you listen to Erin (Black) Sibley ’04 for thirty seconds, you’ll know she’s a mom. It’s her quick, witty candor peppered with bits of kid English, e.g. “icky”.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
BLOG Academics, Faculty
Science & Theology: Revelation in the Natural World – Part 2
What can science teach us about God? In addition to the traditional Wesleyan quadrilateral way to know God through Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience, we may study Nature to see embedded revelation from…
Thursday, February 25, 2016
BLOG Academics, Faculty
Science & Theology: Revelation in the Natural World – Part 1
The day was warm and moist as I stood at the edge of the sea with eleven college students. As a biologist and professor at Northwestern, I have the elect privilege of teaching students about the biological world…
Thursday, February 25, 2016
NEWS
School of Nursing exam results rank above national average
Northwestern’s School of Nursing has ranked #3 in the Minnesota Board of Nursing results for the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). Northwestern’s program passing rate of 96.15% surpasses the national…
Thursday, February 4, 2016
NEWS Academics
Announcing: Northwestern now offers Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Beginning the fall semester of 2016, Northwestern will offer a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with emphases in mechanical, electrical/computer and civil engineering.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
BLOG Community
The Future of Textbooks is Here, and They are Free
In the discussion regarding the cost of higher education, few topics are hotter than the price of textbooks. To combat this issue, some educators are turning to a solution that has students cheering—literally in some…
Monday, January 11, 2016
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