Important Dates
December
7 Seminary Christmas Party, following Community Worship
13 Study Day: No Classes
14-15 Exam Days
15 End of semester & Fall Commencement
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Community Worship
Join us in Isaacson Chapel inside Nyvall Hall on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Community Worship!
If you can’t make it to Isaacson Chapel, join us on Zoom here:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83894176898
Meeting ID: 838 9417 6898
Don’t forget to come over to Olsson Lounge after Community Worship for our weekly community meal!
Seminary Christmas Party
You’re invited to this year’s Seminary Christmas Party! If you would like to participate in the white elephant gift exchange, please bring a wrapped gift (budget: $15).
A picture from last year’s Christmas party is included at the top of this page!
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.
End of Semester Writing Support
As you come to the end of the semester, the Writing Center will be open through finals week. 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. https://www.northpark.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/academic-assistance/writing-center/
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.
Helwig Recreation Center
- Fall Facility Hours: Monday- Thursday 7:00am-10:00pm, Friday 7:00am- 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm- 8:00pm.
- Personal Training and Nutrition Counseling: Do you need more accountability to meet your wellness goals? Sign up for a package of personal training or nutrition counseling. all trainers are nationally certified and ready to give you just the right routine. Training offered virtually or in person. Interested? Email Ericka at ejadams@northpark.edu
- Group Fitness: The group fitness programs of North Park University is based upon the latest fitness trends and taught by experienced, nationally certified instructors. Please check the back of this flyer for the schedule to join in person or virtually.
- Free Equipment Orientations: Learn the basic skills needed to operate our most popular weight and cardio machines on the fitness floor. Gain a better understanding on how this equipment can help you lose weight and tone your body! Email Ericka at ejadams@northpark.edu to make an appointment.
- Climbing Wall OPEN: The Helwig Climbing Wall open for all. Come visit during open hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 7-9pm. Shoes and helmets are provided.
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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