Important Dates
December
13 Study Day: No Classes
14-15 Exam Days
15 End of semester & Fall Commencement
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Community Worship
There will not be a Community Worship this week. See you next semester!
Spring 2024 Community Events
While the Fall semester is ending, we are already looking forward to community events for Spring 2024! Make sure to add dates to your calendar and register here for the events with asterisks next to them!
The Writing Center Finals Week Schedule
The Writing Center will be open through finals week. The Writing Center will close after the final drop-in shift Thursday at 10pm and will re-open January 29,2024. In the meantime, you can visit a Writing Advisor in person or online. As always, feel free to visit the Writing Center on the 1st Floor of Brandel Library (123 There is no need to make an appointment; you may physically drop in outside Brandel 123 or virtually drop in by accessing the Writing Advisor schedule posted on our writing center website and sending a message via your NP Outlook email or the MS Teams chat function to one of the WAs on duty: Our drop-in hours are Sunday, 4 pm – 8 pm; Monday-Thursday: 10 am to noon, 1 pm – 5 pm, and 6 pm – 10 pm CT.
Internship Financial Assistance
“Are you needing financial assistance for your internship credits? The Evangelical Covenant Church ministerium has provided a subsidy for NPTS students for their internships. The due date for this application is 2 weeks after the beginning of a new semester. If you have any questions, please contact Bret Widman (bmwidman@northpark.edu).”
Helwig Recreation Center End of Semester Hours
Dec. 11-15
Monday and Tuesday- normal facility hours.
Wednesday and Thursday – 7am-9pm
Friday- 7am- 7pm
Monday-Thursday- Dec. 18-21 – 11am-6pm
Friday, Dec. 22- Close for deep cleaning and maintenance
Saturday, Dec. 23- Monday, Jan 1- CLOSED
Tuesday, Jan. 2- Friday, Jan. 12 – Monday-Friday 11am-6pm
Saturday, Jan. 13 – 10am-2pm
Sunday, Jan. 14- 2pm-6pm
Monday, Jan. 15 MLK DAY- 9am- 10pm
Tuesday, Jan. 16 Resume normal hours
Prayerful Reflections Christmas Devotional
Looking for a way to connect with God this holiday Season and hear more from Women Theologians? Try Prayerful Reflections. This free daily devotional helps you prepare for Christmas and the new year with daily scripture and opportunities to read, reflect, respond and rest in the Word of God. Written by 35 diverse women from around North America, this resource will connect you to God and the broader Christian community. Download a PDF or read along online at https://www.spiritualdirectionwithjulia.com/prayerful-reflections. Authors include numerous North Park Alumni, current NPTS students, and ECC clergy.
Health Services Events
- CPR Classes – Interested in taking the AHA Adult CPR AED course? Email llucas-lukosevicius@northpark.edu for more information and to register for an upcoming course. Space is limited, registration required.
- Exposure Information Table at Johnson Center from 11:00am –12:00pm on December 6th. Come learn how to protect yourself from the cooler temperatures. Free giveaways and hot cocoa while supplies last!
- Seizure First Training featuring guest speaker Ayesha Akhtar from the Epilepsy Foundation of greater Chicago on December 11th from 10:30-11:30am in Johnson 314.
Nyvall News Job Board
Be sure to check our Job Board for jobs and internships! This list is updated weekly. You can click here to access the Job Board or click on the “Job Board” tab on the Nyvall News & Notes website.
Fall 2023 Semester Counseling Resources
Counseling Support Services is offering a variety of counseling support options for students this semester free of charge. 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 – available to all full-time and degree-seeking part-time students, allows an individual to explore concerns with an objective counselor in order to work toward goals established by the student. Counseling Support Services offers brief counseling, up to 20 sessions, and sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes, primarily on a weekly basis. However, the number and frequency of sessions vary and are determined based on student need and counselor recommendation and availability.
For appointment requests:
Please use the new student health portal at northpark.studenthealthportal.com, click the link below, call us at (773) 244-4897, or visit our office Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at 3317 West Foster Avenue (a few doors west of the campus postal center).
General inquires can be directed via email to counseling@northpark.edu.
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.
All sessions are from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m M-F at the Health & Counseling office, 3317 W Foster Ave.
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
Upcoming training dates include:
Monday, January 8, 2024 AND Tuesday, January 9, 2024; 9:00am-11:30am. (VIRTUAL) (Must attend both days to earn certification)
Wednesday, February 14, 2024; 10:30am-4:00pm (IN-PERSON)
Click here to register for training!
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