Important Dates
September
18-23 Ignite and Equip courses meet
22 Last day to withdraw from a class without an assigned grade
22-23 Symposium on the Theological Interpretation of Scripture
25 Dinner at the Wagner’s* (hosted by Emily Wagner & Dennis Edwards)
26 Writing Center Workshop: Avoiding Plagiarism (hosted by Melissa Pavlik), 12 p.m. (Zoom)
*Requires sign-up here
Community Worship
Join us in Isaacson Chapel inside Nyvall Hall on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Community Worship! This week Bret Widman will be preaching on John 3:1-10.
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!
Symposium on the Theological Interpretation of Scripture
Next Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd, North Park Theological Seminary will host its annual Symposium on the Theological Interpretation of Scripture. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Creation Care.” The symposium will take place in-person on North Park’s Chicago campus in the Johnson Center 325 Board Room, as well as online. To receive the Zoom link and symposium papers in advance of next Friday, you must register here. Registration is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there.
Dinner at the Wagner’s
Join us for a dinner hosted by Emily Wagner and Dean Dennis Edwards at the Wagners’ home! Click here to let us know you’re coming!
Catalyst on Campus: Migrant Crisis – Context and Response
Wednesday, September 20, 12:30 to 2:00 pm in Johnson Center 314
Since last August, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent over 13,000 migrants to Chicago as a political demonstration against current immigration policies. With city shelters at full capacity, many individuals and families have had to find shelter at local police stations and churches. Despite polarized views over immigration policy, in line with our Christian, Intercultural, and City-Centered distinctives, the Center for Civic Engagement would like to invite our campus community to learn from local community-based organizations and colleagues supporting asylum seekers. Panelists will offer context on what they are seeing on the ground and provide suggestions on how our campus community can align with current efforts.
Panelists:
Dalia Aragon, Housing, Health, and Safety Director | North River Commission (NRC)
Dalia leads NRC’s initiatives supporting asylum seekers and participates in various local committees mobilizing volunteer engagement.
Matt Ostercamp, Director of Brandel Library | North Park University
Matt co-leads the migrant ministry at Immanuel Anglican Church. The building Immanuel worships in hosts 825 migrants.
We are awaiting final confirmation on additional panelists.
The session will be moderated by Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish & Latino Studies, Angelica Ahlman.
Class Credit Info:
If you are a student participating for class credit, please sign in at the event in person.
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.
Lunch will be provided.
Health Services: Vaccines
Upcoming Vaccine Clinics! Get your flu vaccine at an upcoming clinic. Clinics are scheduled for September 21st and October 5th from 10am-1pm in the Johnson Center, 2nd Floor Balcony. Bring your ID and insurance card. If you are not insured or are unable to attend but would like to get vaccinated, please contact healthservices@northpark.edu. Visit https://northpark.studenthealthportal.com/ to make appointments with health services and counseling. Visit the portal website and sign in with your NPU credentials. Staff members in need of covid testing can contact healthservices@northpark.edu.
Feather Bricks “The Power of Education” Vol. 19: August/September 2023
Please enjoy Feather Bricks Vol. 19 The Power of Education Aug Sept 2023.
Kudos to inside co-editors Tim Giles, Sherron “Sosa” Dillon, Peter “Justice” Lawrence, and senior editor DeCedrick Walker! Applause for outside WAs and Writing Coaches for transcription, layout, and design! Tons of thanks to all of the various and valuable contributors!
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. Reservations are no longer required on the fitness floor!
- Annual Helwig Waiver: Make sure to update your Helwig waiver this year, so your ID works as you scan into the facility. Here is the link. Make sure to check both the boxes on the form, and click submit.
- Fall Group Fitness: Group Fitness classes are offered in person and virtually every day throughout the week to keep you moving and healthy. A variety of formats including Yoga, High Intensity Interval Training, Cycling Circuits and Ab Attack. Sign up on imleagues.com to reserve your spot in person, or receive Zoom links for virtual options.
- Pedometer Challenge: Sign up for the fall walking challenge at NPU. Log your steps daily and set fitness goals to win prizes just for walking. Starts Monday, Sept. 13 and goes through Oct. 9. Sign up at the Helwig Front desk or on imleagues.com. Email Lyda at lrobinson3@northopark.edu with questions.
- Homecoming River Run 5K: Come walk, run or PLOGG (Jog and pick up trash) with the Helwig team on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 9am. Sign up on imleagues.com
- Climbing Wall OPEN: The Helwig Climbing Wall open for all. Come visit during open hours Monday- Thursday from 7-9pm. Shoes and helmets are provided.
- Wellness Orientations: Sign up for a free wellness orientation in person or virtually to go over your wellness and fitness goals. Take an assessment to learn more about your body composition including body fat %, muscle mass, bone density, metabolic age, and more. Then work on a plan to elevate these scores. Email Ericka Adams at ejadams@northpark.edu to sign up or with questions.
- Nutrition Coaching: Have you been stress baking and comfort cooking lately? Let’s change the course you’re on and teach you real-world ways to eat healthy! Sign up with our certified nutrition specialist and personal trainer. Email Ericka Adams at ejadams@northpark.edu for more details.
- Personal Training: Looking for accountability? Start a personal training package at Helwig! All of our trainers are nationally certified and ready to give you just the right exercise routine. Sessions can be completed in person or virtually. Interested? Email Ericka Adams at ejadams@northpark.edu.
- Intramurals: Sign up for all of the IM options below on imleagues.com. Get a team together or sign up as a free agent!
- Pickleball: Sept. 20 and 27 from 7-9pm
- Bags Tournament: Thursday, Sept. 21 7-9pm
- Spikeball Tournament: Tuesday, Sept. 26 7-9pm
- 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament: Monday, Oct. 18
- Soccer: Open Play Wednesdays, Oct. 4-18 from 8-10pm
- Basketball: Open play Wednesdays, Oct. 4-18 from 8-10pm
- Turkey Tournament: 3 on 3 Basketball game on Nov. 14 8pm
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.
Mental Health First Aid Training- Fall 2023 Training Dates
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.
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:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 AND Wednesday, October 4, 2023; 2pm-4:30pm (In-Person on campus; Must attend both dates)
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 AND Wednesday, November 8, 2023; 2pm-4:30pm (In-Person on campus; Must attend both dates)
Click here to register for training!
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