- Spring Registration Open NOW!!
- Nov 3: Election Day
- November 2‐13: VSFL Interviews
- November 14: Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (with permission)
- November 18, 12:00-1:30 pm: Traditioned Innovation: register below!
- November 26‐27 Thanksgiving Break: No Classes
From the Office of the President on Voting:
In our city and across our nation Americans have been voting for several weeks, but tomorrow is Election Day. On this election eve, let’s consider a few thoughts about its importance and its relationship to our citizenship and our mission.
Exercising the right and responsibility to educate ourselves about every election – and to identify the candidates who most closely align with our own ideals and values – are rare privileges. Throughout the history of this institution of higher learning, North Park has valued the idea of individual freedom to think, learn and discern – balanced with the responsibility in our Christian community to seek and model respect in relationships, fellowship, conversations, and friendships. At the heart of any academic community are commitments to freedom of inquiry, discovery, and equity of voice in dialogue – and these freedoms are protected in our community.
While North Park is politically non-partisan as an institution, we are not neutral with respect to our Christian values. We believe that everyone who is eligible to vote should do so and that all of us have a responsibility to protect and support the right and opportunity to vote.
We encourage and support members of our community who have not yet voted to do so, and to plan the time necessary to visit a polling place and accomplish this privilege.
J-term and Spring Registration is open !
Registration for January term and spring term are open! Please be sure to connect with your advisor if you need help identifying which courses to take. You can view the full schedules on the student resources page. Registration is done in Self-Service.
Remember NPTS has made some adjustments to the spring calendar that are not exactly the same as the University so be sure to check out this post from Seminary Academic Services if you missed it a few weeks back.
Join us for a Book Discussion!
Please join us in a discussion of the book “War Against All Puerto Ricans” with Dean Liza Ann Acosta following chapel on Thursday, Nov. 12 from noon-1pm (CST).
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86952385608
Feather Bricks Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of the School of Restorative Arts newsletter! The theme of this newsletter is “Waiting” and it is full of writings from students, professors, and other contributors! Here is a link!
https://www.northpark.edu/wp-content/uploads/Feather-Bricks-Oct-Nov-2020-Vol-2-Oct-21-Revision.pdf
Traditioned Innovation: a theology series by NPTS
Hey! Return Your eBooks!
This week there was some confusion about how to use/return/download ebooks, so please read this guide to best learn how to utilize our resources and share them with others.
https://nptsnyvallnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Downloading-and-Returning-Ebooks.docx
Update Self Service
Make sure to keep your contact information current in self service so you have the best access to support from staff and faculty. In order to best contact you, your self service account needs to have current information especially while you are working to register for the spring.
“What Happens Next”
Drs. Joe Alulis and Jon Peterson, professors in Political Science and Government, along with Dr. Rich Kohng, Director of Civic Engagement will host a conversation for our education and enrichment. This panel is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4 from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm. Watch your NPU email for details about joining this event.
Black Support Group
In partnership with the Office of Diversity & Intercultural Life, Counseling Support Services and NPU Residence Life & Housing are hosting a Black Support Group led by Black Professional Counselors for students.
This support group will be a time for connecting, expressing, mourning, processing, and healing. This group will meet virtually once a week on Sunday evenings. For more information, questions, or to access the link to join the group, please contact Raevhann Rush at rnrush@northpark.edu.
Free and Confidential Student Mental Health Counseling Services
NPU has recently increased professional and intern staff in the Counseling Support Services office. If you know of students who are experiencing anxiety, having difficulty adjusting to college, or are hurting due to the many challenges before us – the pandemic, the suffering of family and friends, or the painful news of local and national events, we can help. Students can be directed to northpark.edu/counseling to request an appointment for free, confidential counseling services. We also have a new Instagram @npuhealth.
Northwestern Medicine CPE Programs
Northwestern Medicine continues to provide pastoral education through CPE programs.
We are composing a group for the 2021 Winter/Spring Extended Program. We are currently accepting and reviewing applications materials. An informational sheet along with an application and the time requirements are attached. Due to social distancing requirements, the class portion of CPE is currently being conducted virtually; however, students are at the hospital for their clinical time. The winter program begins Monday January 18th, 2021. Reach out to Tim Johnson if you are interested at tjohnson2@northpark.edu
New Opening Hours at Brandel Library
The Brandel Library will now be opening at 7:45am Monday – Friday.
Library Study Rooms
The Library has four private study rooms on the second floor that work well for students taking online classes – Please email Tristin Jackson at tjackson@northpark.edu to place a reservation.
The Writing Center is Open Online
The Writing Center is open and Writing Advisors (WAs) are ready and waiting to work with you. Check out the services for graduate students: