Important Dates
January
22-26 J-Term Midwinter Classes Meet, All Other Courses Do Not Meet
24 NPTS Gathering at the Covenant Midwinter Conference, 4-6 p.m.
26 Last day to withdraw from a J-Term class without an assigned grade; Last day to add a spring class with instructor permission
February
9 Origin film viewing & discussion (hosted by Armida Belmonte-Stephens & Elizabeth Pierre), details TBD*
9 Last day to withdraw from a spring class without an assigned grade; Last day to withdraw from a J-term class with an assigned grade of W
15 Installation service for Drs. Michelle Dodson, Max Lee, and Hauna Ondrey
16 Reading Scripture, Being Church, and Telling Our Story as Intercultural Communities: A Faculty Colloquy, 9-12 p.m. CST, Nyvall Hall and Zoom*
TBD Summer Registration Opens
23 January Term Ends
*Requires sign-up here
Community Worship-Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
Due to the Evangelical Covenant Church’s Midwinter Conference we will not meet for Community Worship or Community Dinner this week. See you again next Thursday!
Summer 2024 Seminary Classes
Now that the spring semester is officially underway, we want to share the courses planned for summer 2024, including a rich range of electives. We look forward especially to the in-person intensive week (June 10-14) and the opportunity it provides for campus, distance, and Stateville students to share physical classrooms together. Draft syllabi will be available following the spring reading week, closer to summer registration opening.
Spring 2024 Community Events
We are 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!
NPTS Midwinter Gathering
Whether you are attending Midwinter or not, we hope those of you in the Chicago area will consider joining us next Wednesday, January 24th for an open house happy hour in Dean Edwards’s suite! It will be an excellent opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, Covenant partners, as well as recent alums and friends of the seminary.
Dean Edwards’s suite number will be provided in advance of the event.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
9300 Bryn Mawr Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018
Suite #1009
Attention May 2024 Graduates:
Do you anticipate graduating this May and have not submitted a graduation application yet? Please log into Self-Service and select the Apply link under the Graduation Overview tab. Graduation isn’t automatic. Even if you are not planning on attending the Commencement ceremony, you must apply for graduation so that your degree can be conferred, and you receive a diploma. You will be missing out on time-sensitive information crucial for your graduation, if you do not submit your graduation application right away. If you did submit your graduation application already (you can see the application submission date under Graduation Overview), please schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to review your Graduation Audit and Self-Service degree progress to make sure you are on track to graduate as planned at the end of this semester. Contact Tanya Pashkuleva if you have any questions about the graduation process.
Welcome Back! The Writing Center Opens January 29.
While the physical space known as the Writing Center is located on the 1st Floor of Brandel Library (123), we offer both in-person and online drop-in conferencing in the form of a conversation (face-to-face, audio, or video) over a shared tex. 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/
We are Looking for Procrastinators!
Procrastinators Anonymous will resume January 24, 2024. Want to stay on top of your homework AND build community? Study with Procrastinators Anonymous! Come out to study, chat, or meet someone new. This semester, we are being honored with Brittany Poku who will make her first appearance on January 31, 2024. We are calling this the “Spill the Tea with Brittany Corner.” Here you can ask a question about library research, technology, or just discuss your how to accomplish your academic goals this semester.
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 will meet in front of the writing center (inside the library). This semester we will be offering Procrastinators Anonymous online as well on Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend online, please send an email to apizarro@northpark.edu. Wednesdays 11:00am–1:00pm and Fridays 11:00am–1:00pm Questions? Email Antonio Pizarro, Assistant Director of the Writing Center at apizarro@northpark.edu
Mental Health First Aid Training- 2/14/24 During NPU Cares Week!
Show some love to yourself and others on 2/14/24 and take Mental Health Frist Aid during NPU Cares Week! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to register for this training opportunity that is designed to teach how to approach, assess, and assist a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or in a mental health crisis. North Park generously supports this training opportunity so that it is of no cost to participants. Request training here or visit the Counseling Support Services webpage. Participants must complete self-guided pre-work (approximately 2 hours), as well as attend 5 hours of live instruction to receive the Mental Health First Aid certification, which is good for 3 years. Questions can be directed to counseling@northpark.edu.
Helwig Recreation Center
- Spring Facility Hours– EXTENDED: Monday- Thursday 7:00am-11:00pm, Friday 7:00am- 8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm- 8:00pm.
- March Into Fitness Team Challenge: Keep those wellness goals going through the spring by joining this team challenge with many different incentives and prizes to earn each week. Sign up on IMleagues.com or at the Helwig front desk to join! Questions? Email lrobinson3@northpark.edu.
- 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. Check the website or social media for schedule details.
- Women’s Strength Workshops: Join Emelie on Jan. 25 and/or Feb. 28 at 7pm to learn the fundamentals of strength training with dumbbells, free weight and a variety of machines. Sign up on imleagues.com.
- 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.
- Intramurals! Sign up on imleagues.com. Email Alyssa at aaaragon@northpark.edu with questions. Basketball every Monday starting Jan. 29, Volleyball Every Monday starting March 18, Dodgeball every Wednesday starting March 20, Ping Pong every Friday starting Jan. 19 and Badminton Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Check imleagues for times and exact dates on tournaments.
- Blue & Gold 5k: Start training now for the Blue and Gold 5k through the NPU campus. Blue and Gold Week is April 15. Stay tuned for 5k date and time details. Sign up on imleagues.com.
- 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.
Internship Financial Assistance
Are you doing some internship credits this semester and need some financial assistance during your internship? Great news! The ECC ministerium has provided financial assistance to alleviate any financial hardships. Click on this link to apply for internship subsidy. https://forms.office.com/r/qE0P0460VF?origin=lprLink
There is a limited amount so you may need to apply sooner than later. If you have any questions, please contact Bret M. Widman for further assistance.
Job Highlights
Chaplaincy Opening at Lawrence Correctional Center in Sumner, IL
Below is an opening at the Lawrence CC facility. The applicant needs and MDIV with one (1) unit of CPE at a minimum. Click here for more information.
First Covenant Church of Saint Paul is searching for a Full Time Minister of Youth and Families!
This role serves youth (6th – 12th grade) and their families within the broader ministry of First Covenant Church. Through programming and partnerships, this deeply relational position focuses on inviting families in the congregation, neighborhood, and community to belong, believe, and become as they experience the grace of Jesus Christ and the fellowship of the First Covenant community.
You can find our full job description here.
Internships at Christian Encounter
Christian Encounter is a faith-based residential facility for hurting 16-25 year-olds. Our students receive biblical counseling, learn practical work skills, experience backpacking trips, can finish high school, and are shown the love of Jesus all in a distraction-free, family-oriented environment.
Our internships are for committed Christians over the age of 21. Our program works because these interns come alongside our residents, sacrificing 3 months to 2 years of their life in ministry. It’s great for college students because internship fits well into a summer break, semester off, or transition after graduation.
For more information contact Salena Unitt at salena@christianencounter.org or visit christianencounter.org.
Internships at Christian Encounter
Christian Encounter is a faith-based residential facility for hurting 16-25 year-olds. Our students receive biblical counseling, learn practical work skills, experience backpacking trips, can finish high school, and are shown the love of Jesus all in a distraction-free, family-oriented environment.
Our internships are for committed Christians over the age of 21. Our program works because these interns come alongside our residents, sacrificing 3 months to 2 years of their life in ministry. It’s great for college students because internship fits well into a summer break, semester off, or transition after graduation.
For more information contact Salena Unitt at salena@christianencounter.org or visit christianencounter.org.
Director of Next Gen Ministry at Faith Covenant Church in Wheaton, IL
The Leadership Council has initiated the search for a part-time Director of Next Gen Ministry. If you are interested or know of someone who would be a good fit, please let us know. Resumes and cover letters can be sent to search@faithecc.org.
To view the full job description, click here.
To see these and other job opportunities visit the Nyvall News Job Board!
Spring 2024 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.
Group Counseling-
Practical Ways to Manage Anxiety
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am, February 12, 2024-April 15, 2024
Do you have trouble letting go of anxious thoughts? Do you feel worried all the time? You are not alone. Join us and learn skills to combat anxiety and navigate life’s daily stressors while connecting with peers who share similar experiences.
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:
Wednesday, February 14, 2024; 10:30am-4:00pm (IN-PERSON)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 AND Wednesday, April 24, 2024; 2:00pm-4:30pm. (IN-PERSON) (Must attend both days to earn certification)
Click here to register for training!
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