- Oct 12: VSFL Papers/portfolios due (Degree Candidacy and Mid-program Review)
- Oct 12-16: Reading Week
- Oct 14: #ImpactOverIntent
- October 21, 12pm-1:30pm CST: “Discovering Signs of God’s Grace in the Midst of Chaos”
- October 26: Spring Registration Opens
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.
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:
Register For The 3rd Annual Pastoral Leadership Conference Today!
October 28, 2020 – October 29, 2020 | 10AM – 3PM CST
Join TACL and Proctor for the virtual 3rd Annual Pastoral Leadership Conference, October 28-29. Participants will hear from our acclaimed speakers on pertinent topics regarding today’s church leadership and administration. Speakers will present valuable information regarding some best practices to help churches remain viable during these unprecedented times, such as utilizing technology, financial planning, and utilizing government programs to maintain fiscal solvency. Workshops will also explore topics such as discernment in church planning, mission opportunities, and reimagining the financial model to funding and church planting.
For a limited time, get a $30 discount with the code “2020REIMAGINED” at registration. To learn more about our speakers and register, click here!
Changes to Campus Protocols
There has been a small uptick in Covid cases on campus, resulting in some additional precautions. Please see this communication for further details. See all weekly communications from the university regarding Covid-19 and Fall 2020 here: https://www.northpark.edu/fall-2020/
Need Academic Support?
As we approach Midterms, if you feel like you need some academic coaching, tips for success, or help figuring out that writing assignment, please remember that Kris Bruckner is available to meet with Seminary students. She can be reached at kbruckner@northpark.edu
Seminary Garden Fall Clean Up
If you are staying near campus during Reading Week, come help prepare the community garden for winter. Harvesting, planting garlic, mulching, and enjoying the great outdoors safely distanced. No garden experience necessary, tools provided.
Meet in the seminary garden, backyard of 5301 N. Christiana Avenue, Friday Oct 16 at 10 am with your mask, your physical energy, and well-dressed whatever the weather may be. Spend a couple of hours in the fresh air doing something good for your body, for the community, and for the earth. Free lunch of empanadas from Merla’s for all who come. RSVP to Paul at pdeneui@northpark.edu.
#ImpactOverIntent
The Office of Diversity and Intercultural Life (ODIL) and Catalyst 606 presents “A Conversation on George Floyd and The Movement for Black Lives.”
This exclusive and intimate conversation explores the shock waves of George Floyd’s death, the Movement for Black Lives, the crisis of policing in America, the meaning of justice, and more.
Skillfully moderated by activist, minister, and scholar, Nyle Fort, this 60-minute webinar event – with ample time for Q&A – promises to be powerful, valuable, and unforgettable.
Wednesday October 14, 12:30-2:30 pm (CST), RSVP REQUIRED at https://northpark.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6171338
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.