Pictured above: NPTS students and faculty participating in the Journey to Mosaic stand in front of School of Restorative Arts student Michael Sullivan’s mural near the DuSable Museum of African American History.
Important Dates
- Nov 1: Spring Registration Opens
- Nov 6: Faith and Health Symposium
- Nov 20: Last Day to Withdraw from a Class (with permission)
- Nov 25-26: Thanksgiving Break
Chapel
If you are a distance student or are unable to make it to the chapel service in Isaacson Chapel, join us for chapel on Zoom! We live stream services on Zoom and would love for everyone to join us! The Zoom link is included below. See Chapel Corner posts or the “Events” page for more information on weekly chapel services.
To join chapel just copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84027751253?pwd=R1dxUmhSRStlckw2ckxtSG40WS9vdz09
Or enter this information into your Zoom app- Meeting ID: 840 2775 1253 Passcode: 458159
Gathering for Students of Color
Professor Michelle Dodson will host a gathering for all students who identify as a person of color on Nov 4, 12:30-1:30 pm (CST). This is an opportunity for students to connect with each other for fellowship and support. This event is for the entire community, those who take classes in person and those who are a part of our online community or cohorts. For those who can attend in person, refreshments will be provided. Distance students, we will provide a ZOOM link to join. Please use this form to rsvp so that we can plan for food and an appropriate space as well as distribute the link. We hope that you are able to join!
Purposeful Narrative: Engaging the Mosaic of Covenant History
November 10, 12:00-1:30pm (CST)
In this panel discussion, members of the Covenant’s Mosaic Commission—Mary Chung March, Juana Nesta, Bryan Murphy, and TJ Smith—and NPTS history professor Hauna Ondrey will dialogue on the work being done to document this critical chapter of the Covenant’s story.
Click here to register.
Want to stay on top of your homework AND build community?
Study with Procrastinators Anonymous!
In these dynamic study sessions, we either discuss study skills (such as notetaking and following the rubric) or break into small groups to catch up on reading, discuss class content, or build community. This space will be what the group desires and needs for it to be. We meet in front of the writing center (inside the library) on
Mondays 11:00am–1:00pm and 6:00pm–7:00pm
Fridays 11:00am–1:00pm and 6:00pm–7:00pm
Questions? Email Antonio Pizarro, Assistant Director of the Writing Center at apizarro@northpark.edu.
Student Boxes
The Student Boxes in the basement of Nyvall Hall will be reassigned to account for new students. Look out for a new list next to the boxes coming soon!
Town and Country Internships
If you are looking for a paid internship for the summer in a Town and Country setting, please see me! They provide housing and a stipend of $3,000.00 for a summer experience.
My office is 316 and my email is bmwidman@northpark.edu.
Thank you!
Rev. Dr. Bret M. Widman
Have Overdue Library Items?
No worries or judgment – Life happens!
If you’ve finished using the borrowed material, please return it so other North Park students, faculty, and staff may use it. If you still need it, please renew items on our website (https://library.northpark.edu, select ‘My Account’) or email us at reference@northpark.edu. We’d be happy to extend the due dates if we can!
Thank you for your help in maintaining the integrity of the Brandel Library collection!
Accessible to All? A Faithful Response to Disabilities A virtual conference
Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10 am -3:30 pm CST
Join us to imagine how the well-being of everyone in the church would be strengthened and better reflect the kingdom of God by being fully welcoming of persons of all abilities. The keynote speaker is Benjamin Conner, Ph.D., Professor of Practical Theology and Director of the Center for Disability and Ministry at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI and author of Disabling Mission, Enabling Witness: Exploring Missiology through the Lens of Disability Studies (IVP Academic, 2018). Plenary sessions and workshops will provide the opportunity to explore how congregations and healthcare professionals can collaborate in responding faithfully to the challenge of disabilities, considering what can be done together that neither can do alone.
This fourth faith and health symposium is offered by North Park Theological Seminary and North Park University School of Nursing and Health Sciences with support of the Good Shepherd Initiative.
Registration is now free for NPTS students using coupon code FH2021_Free
For more information go to: https://www.northpark.edu/event/accessible-to-all-a-faithful-response-to-disabilities/
Pastoral Leadership Retreat
Join The Academy of Church Leadership for the 4th Annual Pastoral Leadership Retreat October 26-28. The retreat includes up-to-date guidance on re-opening churches, skill development, and best practices for pastoral leaders.
Seminary Garden
Welcome to another year of the Seminary Garden! If you would like to participate or be involved with the garden please contact Paul DeNeui or Bobbie Jo Barclay. The first workday of the year is tentatively scheduled for Friday, Oct 22nd, time TBD.
Covid Symptoms, Exposure, or Positive Test
If you experience symptoms of COVID-19, are exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, or if you test positive for COVID-19, contact healthservices@northpark.edu or call 773-244-4897. Health Services staff will talk with you to determine next steps and notify professors if you are required to miss class. For more information on COVID protocols on campus this fall, check out the Fall Guide.
Internship Opportunities
Are you looking for some internship credits? If so, please contact me! There are some very interesting opportunities/options that have come my way and I would love to share those with you. My office is Nyvall 316 and my email is bmwidman@northpark.edu.
Scholarship Opportunity
Women Ministries of the Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church offers up to two $500 scholarships annually to women who attend North Park University or North Park Theological Seminary full-time, reside in the Central Conference area and are active in an Evangelical Covenant Church. The Central Conference Region includes Upper Michigan, the eastern portion of Missouri and the states of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Happy Birthday to Feather Bricks
Please check out the 7th volume and first-anniversary edition of North Park Theological Seminary’s School of Restorative Arts Newsletter Feather Bricks.
Big shout out to co-editors Writing Advisor Ameerah “AB” Brown (Chicago Campus) and School of Restorative Arts student Leanne Childs (Logan Correctional Center Campus) for making this work correspondence style (without having a chance to meet on Zoom or in-person)!
Graduation Applications
Do you anticipate graduating in either May 2022 or December 2022? The Graduation Application is due one year in advance. The Graduation Application can be found under Graduation Overview at www.northpark.edu/selfservice.
Last Call for December 2021 graduates: If you have not applied for graduation yet, please do so as soon as possible. An additional fee applies after the fourth week of the semester. All December 2021 graduates, who have already applied for graduation, have received a Graduation Audit via email. Please review your Audit and contact Seminary Academic Services if you have any questions The audit is your roadmap to graduation and it is crucial that you follow it.
Fall Counseling Support Services
Counseling Support Services is offering a variety of counseling support options for students this semester. If you are experiencing unmanageable anxiety, sadness, difficulty adjusting, problems in relationships, or if you are hurting due to the many challenges before us, Counseling can help. We also offer Mental Health First Aid Training so that you can learn how to help friends and family that might be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
Individual Counseling Support – Free, confidential, short-term individual counseling support is available via telehealth and in-person. Request counseling via the counseling request form at northpark.edu/counseling, or by walking into our offices at 3317 W Foster, #24 on the campus map.
Group Counseling Support – Black Student Support Group – Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm, 9/16/21-12/2/21 (bi-weekly) – A space for Black identifying students to process the implications of being Black in America in an effort to cultivate healing and gain a sense of empowerment. Group is led by Black professionals. Grief Support Group – Tuesdays 4:15-5:15pm, 9/21/21-11/9/21 (weekly) – A group for students who’ve experienced the death of a family member or loved one. A time to come together for healing, to share stories, and to find resources. Contact Adrian Battle to register or for more information about groups.
TAO – TAO is an anonymous, self-service digital mental health support tool that is available free 24/7 to all current North Park students, faculty, and staff. Information and registration link at TAO
Let’s Talk – In collaboration with campus partners, Let’s Talk is an informal, walk-in support service that offers confidential meetings with a North Park counselor free for all NPU students at various locations around campus. Students can drop-in (no appointment necessary) to speak with a counselor on Mondays 1-3pm at Helwig Rm 208A, Tuesdays 2-4pm virtually at doxy.me/northparkletstalk, Wednesdays 12-2pm at the Collaboratory Rm 121, and Thursdays 1-3pm in Anderson Hall Rm 108. Additional information at Let’s Talk
Mental Health First Aid – Students, faculty, and staff are invited to register for this free training opportunity that is designed to teach you how to approach, assess, and assist a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or in a mental health crisis. A variety of training dates and formats are available this year. The next training date is November 10th. Sign up today! Request Training