North Parker Magazine Summer 2023
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A Storied Season
The North Park University men's basketball team won their first-ever CCIW Tournament Championship.
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First Word
This edition of the North Parker celebrates our deep rootedness in the Christian faith—central to our founding 132 years ago, defined throughout our history, and essential in our campus life today.
North Park Names Michael Nevergall G’13 VP for Advancement
Alumnus Michael Nevergall G’13 joins the North Park community again in his new role as vice president for advancement.
Distinguished Seniors
Chase Friel C’23 and Elizabeth Joing C’23 were selected to receive the 2023 Distinguished Senior awards at this spring’s Honors Convocation.
NASA Grant to Provide New Learning Opportunities
State-of-the-art weather sensors have been installed on the roof of the Johnson Center as part of a $166,000 grant awarded to North Park by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Expanding North Park’s Nursing Program
New direct entry Master of Science in Nursing program helps non-nursing students and career changers gain an advanced degree.
The Overachiever
Senior Stephanie Sorisho named Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
Two North Parkers Receive Fulbright Awards, One Named Semifinalist
North Parkers Chase Friel C’23 and Joel Beyar C’22 have been named recipients of the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program award.
Celebrating Champions of North Park’s Intercultural Distinctive
Awards were presented to students, faculty, and staff who advocate for campus diversity.
Striving to Live the Christian Life
The University Ministries Staff live out North Park’s Christian distinctive, the cornerstone of the university’s identity.
Meet the Faculty: Boaz Johnson
Professor Boaz Johnson reflects on North Park’s increasing diversity over the years.
Pew Charitable Trust Senior Advisor for Government Relations Tamera Luzzatto Delivers Inaugural Theodore J. Van Der Meid Lecture in American Politics
The lectureship was endowed by a gift from Ted Van Der Meid C’79 who passed away in 2018.
Retiring Faculty
North Park recognizes this year’s retirees and honors their dedicated years of service.
Reducing Their Carbon Footprint
North Park’s University Orchestra becomes the first net-zero orchestra in the country.
North Park Goes Camping
Each summer, students work as camp counselors, representing the university to their campers.
Student Government Association’s Year in Review
Advocacy and activism were the focus of much of the Student Government Association’s (SGA) efforts this school year.
A Storied Season
The North Park University men’s basketball team won their first-ever CCIW Tournament Championship.
Faith Comes Alive in Viking Athletics
North Park’s student-athletes, together with their coaches and athletics staff, come together to express their faith.
Catching Up with Dean Edwards
Edwards says he’s excited for upcoming changes at North Park’s seminary but also in seminary education as a whole.
For the Just Flourishing of Cities
North Park’s Center for Civic Engagement provides opportunities for students to serve and learn with local communities.
Getting on the Bus
North Parkers explore racial reconciliation through the first post-pandemic Sankofa trip.
Meet North Park Alumni
Alumni reflect on their time at North Park.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
North Park honors alumni from the academy, university, and seminary.
Celebrating the Class of 2023
More than 400 students joined the ranks of North Park alumni during two commencement ceremonies in May.
Blue and Gold Day Raises $271K
Nearly 700 donors gave $271,000 to North Park as part of the university’s eighth annual Blue and Gold Day celebration in April.
Together Again
North Park community members gathered for the Covenant Midwinter Conference.
Nursing Scholarship Named for Audrey Hodgkinson
The endowed scholarship supports nursing students from Chicago Public Schools.
From the Archives
The highly stylized cover of this brochure from the late 1930s highlight North Park’s history as a city-centered, Christian university.
