- October 21, 12pm-1:30pm CST: “Discovering Signs of God’s Grace in the Midst of Chaos”
- October 22, 3:30-4:30pm: 1st G&D Meeting of the Semester
- October 23, 7pm: S’mores night for campus based students!
- October 26: Spring Registration Opens
- October 26, 7pm CST: “Race, Faith, and Politics”
- October 30: Halloween Grab Bag pick up
S’mores Night!!
October 23rd at 7pm in front of Nyvall Hall, we will be hosting a s’mores night! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a socially distanced s’more! Masks and RSVPs are required, please check your email for the RSVP link.
First G&D Meeting of the Semester!
Please join us for our first Globalization & Diversity Committee meeting of the fall semester! All are welcome!
Thursday, 10/22 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM CST
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89307635401?pwd=MENNMXptREN6V3pJS1NGb2xQVUlJUT09
Halloween Grab Bags!
Pick up your Halloween Grab Bag from Nyvall Hall on October 30th! They’ll include fun snacks and ways to care for yourself after midterms and preparing for the rest of the semester!
Conversation on Race, Faith and Politics
No one needs to be reminded that we are in difficult times. But in these difficult times where can we bring our questions? Where we can we go to dialogue with one another? Current students, please join us Monday, October 26 at 7 pm for a conversation on race, faith and politics. A panel of students and faculty will wrestle with questions, share from their own stories, and hold space for us to be together in the midst of this election season. We are soliciting student questions/topics ahead of time, so please use this form.
We hope that this time of conversation will model good dialogue, promote community building, and create an open space for all voices to be heard. Check your NPU email for link to join.
In Case You Missed It….Spring Announcements
Here’s the link for an update on the Spring Semester from Seminary Academic Services!
This post outlines dates and schedule adjustments, so be sure to check it out.
https://nptsnyvallnews.com/spring-updates-from-seminary-academic-services/
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:
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!
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
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.