News Archive for January through March 2009

University Participates in Earth Hour

March 28, 2009

Students in chapel

Student Generosity Overflows in Chapel Service

March 27, 2009

Nearly $10,000 was raised in Wednesday's Chapel service for a microfinance initiative that helps impoverished women in Oaxaca, Mexico. - Read More...

Boaz Johnson in a Mumbai slum.

Art Imitates Life for "Slumdog" Professor

March 20, 2009

Boaz Johnson is a professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at North Park University. He shares his reflections on the movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” his own life, and the meaning of Lent. - Read More...

Photography Exhibit Celebrates Multiculturalism

March 20, 2009

A photography exhibit by three North Park students continues to promote dialogue as people come face to face with the challenging and inspiring realities of what it means to live in multicultural community. - Read More...

Linda Parkyn Receives Fulbright Specialists Award

March 19, 2009

Axelson Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary

March 11, 2009

Horner

North Park Congratulates Former President on His Inauguration

March 7, 2009

Former president of North Park University David G. Horner was recently inaugurated as the seventh president of The American College of Greece (ACG) in Athens. - Read More...

Students study at the Center for Spiritual Direction.

Seminary Program Focuses on Spiritual Direction

March 6, 2009

Neil Taylor learned he wasn’t as smart as he thought when he went through the Center for Spiritual Direction program at North Park Theological Seminary. But his hearing improved. - Read More...

Phillips Records First Career Double Double

March 3, 2009

Senior Amanda Phillips recorded the first double-double of her North Park career, scoring 10 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.
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Princess Kasune Zulu

Princess Zulu to Speak at RELOAD Conference

March 2, 2009

Princess Zulu will speak at the regional RELOAD Conference at North Park University on April 4. - Read More...

Deborah Dos Santos and children from the People's Music School.

Student Violinist from Brazil Founds Orchestra for Underserved Children

February 25, 2009

Six years ago Deborah Dos Santos was 17 years old and playing her violin on the streets of Port Alegre, Brazil, so that pedestrians walking by might toss some coins into the instrument case. Today, the 23-year-old North Park University junior is pursuing degrees in music and business and is considered among the best Brazilian violinists of her generation. - Read More...

"Walk to Jerusalem" Planned for Lent

February 24, 2009

Seminary Graduate and Professor Make Their Television Debuts

February 20, 2009

Faculty Authors Release New Books

February 18, 2009

Service has always been a University distinctive.

North Park University Honored for Community Service

February 18, 2009

North Park University was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service efforts to the Chicago community. - Read More...

Scholarship Encourages Future Nonprofit Leaders

February 18, 2009

Student Named Student Laureate

February 17, 2009

Student Retention Remains Strong Despite Economy

February 13, 2009

In the face of growing economic crisis, North Park University enjoyed a high student retention rate for the second semester and a growing interest in traditionally strong programs. - Read More...

Holmgrens Raise Funds for Congolese Refugees

February 10, 2009

Lectures Will Focus on Missional Church

February 9, 2009

Faculty, Staff, and Students Take Part in Midwinter Conference

February 3, 2009

Reaccreditation Acknowledges School of Music's Excellence

January 30, 2009

University Anticipates Holmgren at Super Bowl

January 30, 2009

Seminary Professor Authors Book of the Year

January 28, 2009

North Park Wins "Winter Wear Drive"

January 27, 2009

Two Trustees Honored for Professional Contributions

January 27, 2009

Former Softball Player Donates Her Kidney to Family Member

January 26, 2009

Grant to Fund Chemistry Lab Upgrades for Nursing Students

January 22, 2009

Students and Staff Return from Washington with Lasting Impressions

January 22, 2009

Why I Chose North Park: Shelby Wood

January 22, 2009

Campus Reflects on MLK Day and Presidential Inauguration

January 21, 2009

Students Travel to Washington for Inauguration

January 19, 2009

Senior from Congo Establishes Nonprofit to Help Abused Women in Africa

January 14, 2009

From Students to Employees, University Embraces Multiculturalism

January 13, 2009

Professor to Raise Funds for Minority Students

January 9, 2009

University Launches Latest Ad Campaign

January 9, 2009

New Book Examines How Christians Interpret the Bible

January 8, 2009