Important Dates:
September
6 Spriending, 12pm (Zoom)
8 Info Fair, follows community worship
13 Library Workshop, 12pm (Zoom)
15 Nyvall Hall Progressive Dinner, follows community worship
20 Field Education Workshop, 12pm (Zoom)
27 Writing Center Workshop, 12pm (Zoom)
30 Mexican Museum of Art, followed by lunch, 9am through lunch
Community Worship Thursday @ 5 pm
New Dreams and Visions
Worship Planners: Desi Robertson and Carri Stevens
Preaching: Dave Bjorlin
Text: Joel 2:23-32
PROCRASTINATORS ANONYMOUS
It is that time of year again. Want to stay on top of your homework AND build community? Study with Procrastinators Anonymous! 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 meet in front of the writing center (inside the library) weekly. Meetings are held Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am-1pm and begin on August 31st. Questions? Email Antonio Pizarro, Assistant Director of the Writing Center at apizarro@northpark.edu.
The First Month
Life Together This Fall
As we embrace the change from summer to fall, so we seek to embrace the many transitions at NPTS. In this new season, we look forward with a deep sense of anticipation. As a faculty/staff, we are excited about reimagining community life on campus this semester and establishing some rhythms as we continue to emerge from pandemic restrictions. I am thrilled to lay out a framework for opportunities to connect, eat, worship, rest, and play with one another this fall! We hope you will join us.
Field Education
If you are looking for internships or ministry opportunities (some of them paid) while you attend NPTS, please see this list. It will be updated as more opportunities are made available. If you have any questions, please contact Bret Widman, Director of CALL
For a list of current opportunities click here!
CALL department is looking for a TA to help with some administrative work. If this is something you are interested in, please contact Bret Widman for more information.
Catalyst on Campus: Chicago Fair
On September 7th, 12:30 pm-2:00 pm, the Student Government Association, University Ministries, and the Student Activities Office will host the Chicago Fair. Nonprofit partner organizations will be at this fair to introduce themselves to students and explain to those interested how they can get involved.
We will be joined by the following organizations and initiatives:
By the Hand
Chicago Park District
Exodus
Friday Night Street Ministry
Madonna Mission
World Relief
The Chicago Fair will take place near Sohlberg Hall on Christiana. An ice cream truck will be there to provide free ice cream for all attendees. We will move the event indoors to Hamming Hall if it rains that day. If you are a student participating for class credit, please make sure you sign in at the event.
This event is sponsored by the Student Government Association, Student Activities Office, and University Ministries. NPU students, faculty, and staff are all invited to attend. All are welcome! RSVP is not required.
If you have any questions, please contact Catalyst Hub Office Assistant, Marcia Lillard mmlillard@northpark.edu.
Seminary Student Leadership Team
The Seminary Student Leadership Team exists to serve the student body and foster community. Stay tuned for Fall events!
For community updates and events, follow the seminary student leadership team on Instagram! Click here or search for the page on Instagram under @nptslead.
Job Board
The Office of Seminary Student Services hosts a job board! To browse jobs click here or go to the “Job Board” tab on the Nyvall News website.
North Park Writing Center
The North Park University Writing Center provides free assistance to the university community through our drop-in center, one-on-one conferencing, and specialized workshops.
Graduate/SPS students can request a writing coach for assistance in any academic writing assignments at any stage of the process by clicking here.
Fall 2022 drop-in hours are offered both in person and virtually according to the following schedule:
Sunday
4:00–8:00 p.m.
Monday–Thursday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
1:00–5:00 p.m.
6:00–10:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
Closed
Campus Updates
Registrar and Records
The Registrar’s Office now reports directly to the Provost in Academic Affairs. Physically, the office is in the Johnson Center on the first floor in the Center for Student Engagement. Transcript requests, withdrawals, add/drop requests, and graduation applications are primary functions of that office. Contact: records@northpark.edu
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office reports to Enrollment Management and the VP for Enrollment Management and Marketing. Functions of financial aid include the creation of student financial assistance packages, receipt, and review of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), disbursement of scholarships, and management of work-study. The Financial Aid Office is now on the first floor of the Johnson Center in the Center for Student Engagement. Contact: financialaid@northpark.edu
Student Accounts
Student Accounts, previously Student Administrative Services, now reports to the VP of Student Engagement. Student Accounts handles payment of tuition, payment plans, and billing adjustments. It is also located on first floor of the Johnson Center in the Center for Student Engagement. Contact: studentaccounts@northpark.edu
Campus Safety
Campus Safety reports to the VP of Finance and Administration. Campus Safety is responsible for the well-being and safety of the campus community. They should be the first point of contact in an emergency. Additionally, they are now responsible for several auxiliary services, including UPass, Campus Parking, Identification Cards, and event and space reservations. They are in the center of campus in the previous Student Administrative Services Building. Contact: security@northpark.edu
Every Voice
Every Voice offers resources to support greater diversity in Christian theological education. They host a bibliography of works by Ethnic Minority and Majority World Old Testament scholars and a new student group (join the mailing list or stay tuned for upcoming events).
Fall Counseling Support Services
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 – Fall 2022 group information coming soon!
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 Let’s Talk sessions are 11:00am-12:00pm
Mondays: Helwig Recreation Center, 2nd Floor
Tuesdays: Brandel Library, Helwig Conference Room on 1st Floor
Wednesdays: Health & Counseling Office, 3317 W Foster Ave
Thursdays: Health & Counseling Office, 3317 W Foster Ave
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 or in a mental health crisis. A variety of training dates and formats are available this year. Sign up today! Request Training
Seminary Shenanigans
Courtesy of our very own @nptscampus account. Be sure to like and follow on Instagram or TikTok!