Important Dates
February
8 Public Theology Lecture / Finding Rest in God: Therapeutic & Ministry Insights (Zoom), register here
17 Art Institute Field Trip (hosted by Dave Bjorlin & Alex Macias), register here
27 Dinner at the Widmans’ (hosted by Bret & Janine Widman), register here
Community Worship
Join us in Isaacson Chapel at 5 pm on Thursday for a Community Worship Service. This week in Community Worship Dean Edwards will be preaching on the story of Moses’ calling at the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-12) and the title: “Who Am I That I Should Go?” And be sure to stick around afterward as we gather for dinner together in Olsson Lounge!
Join us in Isaacson Chapel or online! To join chapel via zoom click here or use:
Meeting ID: 844 9924 3990
Passcode: 642453
The Writing Center Opens January 30
The Writing Center offers writing support to students in person and online. 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 text. 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/
University Partner Fest at the Art Institute
On Saturday, February 25, the Art Institute of Chicago will host University Partner Fest, a daylong event at the museum where students from University Partner institutions are invited to explore the museum, meet their peers, and learn from faculty and museum professionals across institutions. The program will include:
- Art talks led by college and university students
- A museum career panel
- Gallery activations led by University Partner faculty
- An art-making activity
- An exclusive reception for all guests featuring museum staff and intern alumni
- Information about internships and job opportunities
This event is free and open to students, staff, and faculty at North Park. Simply show a valid ID at a registration table, located in either lobby on the day of the event, to receive a free ticket and event program. Contact gvazquez@northpark.edu with any questions.
Awakenings Gathering Conference
Disruption is a necessary element in all creative formation; it precedes renewal. Gather at the Awakenings Conference this April in Chicago, where you will be able to connect with other theological practitioners from across the country so you can find inspiration and leave empowered to do your very best work in your community. North Park Theological Seminary is a proud sponsor of the event, which will take place at Evanston Vineyard Church, and our own Dean Dennis Edwards is one of the speakers. You can find out more information and register for the event here.
Feather Bricks Volume 15: Dec ’22/Jan ’23
On behalf of School of Restorative Arts students and co-editors Tina Jones and Briana Travis (Logan Correctional Center) and Senior Editor Johnny Marizetts (Stateville Correctional Center), please enjoy Feather Bricks Volume 15, theme “Children & Parenting.” Congrats to poetry contest winner Demetrice Crite from Northwestern University (Stateville Correctional Center)! (Cover Art by Kenneth Key)
The Hispanic Summer Program is Hiring!
The Hispanic Summer Program welcomes applications for positions within a new program: the HSP Fellows. Interested individuals can apply to be the HSP Fellow for Communications and Marketing and/or the HSP Fellow for Donor Relations. These are paid, part-time positions that seek to equip Masters-level Latinx students with skills in administration and non-profit management while also expanding the scope and reach of the Hispanic Summer Program.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Dr. Jorge Juan Rodríguez V at jrodriguez@hispanicsummerprogram.org by January 15, 2023. Click here for more information about the positions, including full job descriptions as well as cover letter and resume requirements.
Study Abroad on a CTU “Tour-Grimage”
This year, Catholic Theological Union will host two extraordinary international “tour-grimages” (part tour, part pilgrimage) for students. As members of ACTS, NPTS students are welcome to attend!
The first of these trips, the Biblical Study + Travel Program, will be led by Professor Kate Oxsen of CTU’s Biblical Literature and Languages department. From April 27- May 18, 2023 participants will travel around Israel and Palestine encountering the places where Jesus walked and where the earliest Christians established the beginnings of our beautiful tradition. Registrations for this program close on January 31, 2023.
The second of our trips, the Origins of Franciscan Spirituality trip through Italy from June 2-13, 2023, will be led by Professor Gilberto Cavazos-Gonzalez, OFM, the Duns Scotus Chair of Franciscan Spirituality at CTU. This trip will introduce participants to the worlds of St. Francis and St. Clare in Rome and Assisi. Registrations for this program close on March 12, 2023.
Both of these trips may be taken for audit or course credit. A prerequisite May term course must be completed to receive credit for the Franciscan Spirituality trip.
More information on the itineraries, prices, and applications for these trips can be found at ctu.edu/travel. Questions about these experiences can be directed to Leslie Hoppe, OFM at leslieh@ctu.edu.
Spring Counseling Groups
Need extra support with managing anxiety and stress? Want to boost your self-esteem? We’ve got groups for that! Counseling Support Services is hosting weekly spring counseling groups beginning the week of February 6th. For more information or to register, please email counseling@northpark.edu, or visit our webpage.
Parking Permits Available Now
Parking permits (stickers and hanging placards) are available NOW, for Spring Semester 2023. You may purchase online by clicking: https://www.permitsales.net/NorthParkU
Please note: if you have a yellow or blue placard from last semester/year, you will keep the placard. You will receive an updated sticker for the placard.
Spring 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 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 –
Practical Ways to Manage Anxiety
Mondays, 10:30–11:30 a.m., February 6–April 24
Do you have trouble letting go of anxious thoughts? Do you feel worried all the time? You are not alone. Come learn the skills to combat anxiety and to help you navigate life’s daily stressors.
Feeling Good About Me: Boosting Self-Esteem
Tuesdays, 4:30–6:00 p.m., February 7–April 18
How we feel about ourselves can dictate how we respond to stress, build relationships, and make decisions. This group offers skills, strategies, and artmaking to help students learn to develop a healthier self-esteem and feel more confident.
Effective Strategies for Managing Stress
Thursdays, 4:30–6:00 p.m., February 9–April 20
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Join us to learn strategies to better manage daily stressors, and to build confidence in managing overwhelming situations and feelings.
For registration and inquiries, email: counseling@northpark.edu
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.
All sessions are from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Mondays: Helwig Recreation Center, 207A
Tuesdays: Brandel Library, Helwig Conference Room on 1st floor
Wednesdays–Fridays: 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 February 15 & Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 2:00pm-4:30pm and Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 10:30am-4:00pm. Click here to register for training!
Seminary Shenanigans
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