Academic news Students to study abroad during summer Northwestern students will head around the world this summer on four-week study abroad trips led by NWC faculty and staff. May 1, 2008   Faculty awarded grants for summer scholarship Northwestern College Scholarship Grants were awarded to 11 NWC professors to fund their scholarship and research during the summer of 2008. Apr 30, 2008   Psychology professor receives Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award Dr. Laird Edman, professor of psychology, has been named this year’s recipient of the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award. Apr 30, 2008   Seniors receive Faculty Honors Graduating seniors Kyle Blankers and Laura Jacobson received Faculty Honors at the college’s Honors Convocation on April 29. Apr 30, 2008   Daumer speaks at conferences Dr. Ruth Daumer, associate professor and chairperson of the department of nursing, has been a presenter at two recent scholarly conferences. Apr 25, 2008   Psychology major wins award at social science conference For the second year in a row, a Northwestern psychology major has been honored for presenting the best student paper at the Siouxland Undergraduate Social Science Research Conference. Apr 25, 2008   Student wins award at history conference A Northwestern junior was honored for presenting the best paper in media history at the University of South Dakota Student History Conference on April 24. Apr 25, 2008   NWC to award 281 diplomas May 10 Northwestern will award Bachelor of Arts degrees to 281 students during commencement on May 10. Apr 24, 2008   Professor to direct new feature film Jamey Durham, assistant professor of communications, will direct a new movie that will be shot in the Orange City area this summer. Apr 24, 2008   Professor's movie premieres Adjunct professor Mike Anderson wrote and directed a new independent film, "Dave's 16th," which premieres in Orange City April 25-May 1. Apr 23, 2008   Author to speak at Northwestern Joey Earl Horstman, a 1987 Northwestern alumnus and author of “Praise, Anxiety and Other Symptoms of Grace,” will visit NWC April 30 and May 1. Apr 22, 2008   Chamber ensembles to present concert Northwestern’s Brass Quintet and String Quartet will perform a wide variety of music at a concert on May 2. Apr 17, 2008   NWC pays tribute to longtime employees Northwestern honored 54 longtime employees at the college’s Spring Recognition Banquet. Apr 17, 2008   Students participate in singing competition Three NWC students competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Lewis and Clark spring auditions. Apr 11, 2008   Band and Symphonette to perform Northwestern’s Symphonic Band and Symphonette will perform a wide variety of music at a concert on April 25. Apr 10, 2008   Oratorio Chorus and NWC choir to perform The Sioux County Oratorio Chorus and Northwestern's A cappella Choir will team to perform Mozart’s "Requiem" on Saturday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. Apr 10, 2008   NWC to hold ceremony for nursing students Seventeen Northwestern nursing students will formalize their commitment to practice Christ-centered nursing during the department’s second annual Christian Commitment to Professional Nursing Ceremony, to be held April 19. Apr 4, 2008   Incoming students win Peale Scholarships Ten incoming freshmen—from Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota—have been selected to receive Norman Vincent Peale Scholarships. Apr 3, 2008   Instrumentalists to perform student recital Senior Jenna Teerink of Worthington, Minn., and junior Kayla Driesen of Rock Valley, Iowa, will present a joint instrumental recital on April 15. Apr 3, 2008   Tim Brown to speak The Rev. Dr. Timothy Brown, the newly appointed president of Western Theological Seminary, will speak at Northwestern April 21 and 22. Apr 3, 2008   Student develops winning T-shirt design for blood bank Amanda Wright, a junior public relations major, has been named the 2008 winner of the annual “Donate 4 Life” T-shirt design contest for the Siouxland Community Blood Bank. Mar 31, 2008   Instrumentalists to present student recital Northwestern senior Anthony Ebert of Grinnell, Iowa, and junior Kathleen Kropp of Limon, Colo., will present a joint instrumental recital on April 13. Mar 27, 2008   Northwestern to host violin and piano recital University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty Dr. Ting-Lan Chen and Dr. Nathan Buckner will present a duo recital on April 11. Mar 27, 2008   Percussion Ensemble and Women's Choir to perform Northwestern’s Women’s Choir and Percussion Ensemble will perform a wide variety of music at a concert on April 12. Mar 27, 2008   Juried exhibition to feature student artwork Northwestern’s Juried Student Art Exhibition will be on display in the Te Paske Gallery April 15 through May 2. Mar 20, 2008   Symphonic Band to tour in Iowa Northwestern’s Symphonic Band will perform four concerts in western and central Iowa April 3–6. Mar 20, 2008   Taylor writes, directs play about his physician mother A new play, "The Highest Calling?" by Northwestern College theatre professor Jeff Taylor, will premiere in Northwestern’s Allen Theatre April 18–19 and 23–26. Mar 20, 2008   Playwrights present original one-acts Northwestern students will present 13 new plays during the 13th annual World Premiere Festival March 28 and 29. Mar 14, 2008   Best-selling author Kathleen Norris to speak Kathleen Norris, best-selling author of "Dakota: A Spiritual Geography," will speak at Northwestern on April 9 as part of Minding Place, place-themed events at the college. Mar 12, 2008   Choir to present home concert After a six-state spring break tour, the A cappella Choir will perform its home concert on Friday, March 14. Feb 28, 2008   Church planter to speak Rick Mysse, an active church planter in Southern California, will speak in Northwestern’s chapel service on Friday, March 14. Feb 28, 2008   Leadership Conference to feature Tony Campolo Well-known author and speaker Tony Campolo will be the keynote speaker at Northwestern’s Leadership Conference March 28 and 29. Feb 28, 2008   NCATE seeks comments Written testimony about Northwestern's education department is invited as part of its fall 2008 NCATE accreditation review. Feb 28, 2008   Student chosen for environmental research grant Sophomore Erin Brogan is among 20 students chosen to participate in a multi-year environmental research initiative funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Feb 28, 2008   Seven to spend spring break in Oman Seven Northwestern faculty and staff will spend spring break March 1–10 in Oman, engaging in interfaith dialogue and laying the groundwork for a Northwestern-operated semester study abroad program. Feb 26, 2008   Turnwall receives award from Iowa Writing Project Barbara Turnwall, assistant professor of English, received the Iowa Writing Project's Star Thrower Award at a recent meeting. Feb 22, 2008   Exhibitions to feature work by senior art majors Three senior art majors will display their work during March and April in Te Paske Gallery. Feb 21, 2008   Professor's piano composition performed in San Francisco A composition by Dr. Luke Dahn, assistant professor of music, was performed Feb. 12 at a San Francisco concert sponsored by Composers Inc. Feb 18, 2008   A cappella Choir to tour Northwestern's A cappella Choir will tour in the eastern United States Feb. 29 through March 11. Feb 14, 2008   Middle East missions leader to speak The Rev. John Carrick, British director of Middle East Christian Outreach, will speak in chapel on Feb. 25. Feb 14, 2008   Theatre company to tour Northwestern’s touring theatre company will perform ancient Israelite dramas from the Old Testament in the western United States during the college’s spring break, March 1–11. Feb 14, 2008   NWC honored for community service The Corporation for National and Community Service has named Northwestern to the 2007 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Northwestern, which was honored for the second consecutive year, is among only 10 chosen from Iowa. Feb 12, 2008   Author to speak on mental illness and faith Dr. Kathryn Greene-McCreight, author of "Darkness is My Only Companion: A Christian Response to Mental Illness," will be a guest speaker at Northwestern Feb. 18 and 19. Feb 8, 2008   Professor presents paper at C.S. Lewis conference Dr. Randy Jensen, a Northwestern philosophy professor, presented a paper at “C.S. Lewis, the Inklings, and the Call to Christian Community,” a conference held at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, Calif. Feb 8, 2008   Author and historian to lead Minding Place workshops Author Jim Heynen and oral historian Charles Morrissey will lead workshops on Saturday, April 5, as Northwestern hosts Minding Place, a week of place-themed events. Feb 7, 2008   Jazz Band to present concert on Feb. 19 Northwestern College’s Jazz Band will perform a variety of styles—from swing and cool to salsa and gospel—at its concert in Christ Chapel on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Feb 7, 2008   Symphonic Band to present variety Northwestern College’s Symphonic Band will perform a wide variety of music at a concert on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. Feb 7, 2008   Theatre students honored at regional festival Two NWC theatre seniors, Vaughn Donahue and Lindsay Westerkamp, were honored at the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, held in Omaha Jan. 20–26. Jan 29, 2008   Fifteen NWC programs recommended by guidebook Fifteen NWC academic programs are listed in the 2008 edition of "Rugg’s Recommendations on the Colleges," a national guidebook that recommends specific college departments to prospective students. Jan 28, 2008   Professor to present performance art Arnold Carlson, NWC art professor, will conduct a performance piece in Te Paske Gallery Friday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. Jan 28, 2008   Reconciliation leader to speak at NWC Dr. Curtiss DeYoung, a leader in the effort to transform churches into institutions that actively promote racial reconciliation, will be a guest speaker at Northwestern Feb. 4 and 5. Jan 24, 2008   Vocalist to present student recital Senior Heidi Ackerman of Phoenix, Ariz., will present a vocal recital on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. in Christ Chapel. Jan 23, 2008   Kang to present faculty piano recital Dr. Juyeon Kang, assistant professor of music, will present a faculty recital on Friday, Feb. 8. The recital will feature piano pieces from her just-released CD. Jan 18, 2008   Bloody musical to take stage at NWC The world premiere of "Terror Texts," from the Old Testament, will take the stage in Northwestern College’s England Theatre on Feb. 15, 16, 20, 21 and 23. Jan 17, 2008   High school thespians invited to explore NWC theatre High school seniors interested in theatre are invited to Northwestern College Theatre Preview Days on Feb. 15 and 16. Jan 16, 2008   Christy assumes presidency Northwestern’s ninth president, Greg Christy, began his new role on Jan. 1. Jan 4, 2008   Violinist to present student recital Senior Aubrey Weger of Huron, S.D., will present a violin recital on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 3 p.m. in Christ Chapel. Jan 4, 2008   Art gallery to feature exhibit by Morningside faculty Collaborative artwork by John Bowitz and Shannon Sargent, professors at Morningside College, will be on display Jan. 10–25 in Te Paske Gallery. Dec 26, 2007   Jensen authors chapter in pop culture philosophy book Dr. Randy Jensen, associate professor of philosophy, is the author of a chapter in "24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack," released in November 2007 by Blackwell Publishing. Dec 19, 2007   Vespers service to be aired on KWIT A recording of Northwestern’s Christmas Vespers service will be aired on KWIT radio, Sioux City, on Christmas Day. Dec 14, 2007   NWC/Dordt student exhibit opens Dec. 4 Students from Northwestern and Dordt colleges will exhibit their artwork in Northwestern’s Te Paske Gallery Dec. 4–13. Nov 20, 2007   String and brass ensembles to perform Northwestern’s music department will present a chamber ensembles concert on Friday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The concert will feature the brass and string chamber ensembles. Nov 20, 2007   Student directors present one acts Northwestern College directing students will present nine short plays Wednesday, Dec. 5, beginning at 6 p.m., in the Allen Theatre of the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center. Nov 20, 2007   Christmas Vespers set for Dec. 1 and 2 Northwestern's annual Christmas Vespers service will be presented Dec. 1 and 2. Nov 14, 2007   Facility and program to honor Franken Northwestern's Center for Spiritual Formation and Vocation will be renamed the James L. Franken Center for Faith, Learning and Living in memory of James Franken '75, who served as a trustee of the college for eight years. Nov 12, 2007   NWC team wins programming competition A team of three NWC students placed first among the 15 teams at the Northwestern site during the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest. Nov 6, 2007   Northwestern celebrates Global Vision Week A variety of activities will mark Global Vision Week on campus Nov. 12-16. Nov 1, 2007   NWC to host guest piano recital Northwestern will host a piano recital featuring guest artist Stacey Barelos on Friday, Nov. 16, in Christ Chapel. Nov 1, 2007   Public invited to immigration forum Panelists will discuss various issues related to immigration during a forum on Monday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in Christ Chapel. Nov 1, 2007   Students to present vocal recital Seniors Larissa Poppen and Aubrey Weger will perform a vocal music recital on Sunday, Nov. 11, in Christ Chapel. Nov 1, 2007   Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble to perform Classic jazz works and pieces inspired by music from the Far East and South America will be performed at the Nov. 10 concert by the Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble. Oct 24, 2007   Symphonic Band concert to highlight folk music Folk song settings by Perry Grainger will be among the works performed by the Symphonic Band at its Nov. 9 concert. Oct 24, 2007   Concert offers musical variety Various NWC musical ensembles will perform at the Fall Family Weekend Concert on Nov. 3. Oct 18, 2007   Steinbeck classic on stage at NWC John Steinbeck’s Depression-era classic "The Grapes of Wrath" will be presented by Northwestern College theatre on Nov. 9, 10 and 14–17. Oct 18, 2007   Gallery to display works of Illinois artist Drawings and ceramics by G.E. Colpitts, an art professor at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., will be on display Oct. 30 through Nov. 21 in Te Paske Gallery. Oct 17, 2007   Youth ministry leader to speak Youth ministry leader Nick Shepherd of Bristol, England, will speak on campus Oct. 30 and 31. Oct 17, 2007   Vienna Boys Choir to perform The world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir will present a concert at Northwestern’s Christ Chapel on Oct. 29. Oct 15, 2007   Stahl receives Wall Street Journal achievement award Scott Stahl, a senior business administration/finance and agri-business major, has been named Northwestern’s 2007 recipient of the Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award. Oct 12, 2007   Northwestern to host Theatre Preview Days High school seniors interested in theatre are invited to Northwestern's Theatre Preview Days on Nov. 16 and 17. Oct 11, 2007   Board approves strategic plan Northwestern's Board of Trustees voted to approve the college’s strategic plan, “Transforming Learning,” at its fall meeting. Oct 10, 2007   NWC to host piano and violin recital Northwestern will host a duo-recital featuring violinist Wolfgang David and pianist David Gompper on Oct. 26. Oct 10, 2007   Northwestern names ninth president Greg Christy, vice president for institutional advancement at Dakota Wesleyan University, will become Northwestern's ninth president in January. Oct 5, 2007   Spidahl to speak at conference for mission leaders Dr. Rod Spidahl, associate professor of religion/missiology, will present a workshop at the Fellowship of Short-Term Mission Leaders conference in Atlanta. Oct 4, 2007   Romanian program director to be honored by alma mater Dana Bates, an NWC adjunct faculty member and the onsite program director for Northwestern’s new Romanian Semester, will be honored by Gordon College on Oct. 5. Oct 3, 2007   NWC professors visit schools in rural Mexico Two NWC professors joined 11 other Iowa educators traveling to Villachuato, Mexico, for a cultural and language immersion experience. Oct 1, 2007   NWC receives grant to assist English learners Northwestern has received a $6,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help further the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Sep 25, 2007   Students and faculty present research at neuroscience symposium Dr. Ralph Davis and senior biology major Hannah Dyvig presented their research at the fourth annual Research and Frontiers in Brain Function and Disease Symposium Sept. 7-8, 2007, at the University of South Dakota's Sanford School of Medicine. Sep 25, 2007   Children's stories, poems and songs on stage Classic and contemporary children’s stories, poems and songs will be presented as family theatre in "The Impossibles," on stage at Northwestern College Oct. 5 and 6. Sep 14, 2007   Duke religion professor to speak Dr. Ellen Davis, professor of Bible and practical theology at Duke Divinity School, will speak at Northwestern Oct. 1 and 2. Sep 13, 2007   Pianist to present guest recital Dr. Eugenio Zapata, assistant professor of music at Mount Marty College, will perform a piano recital at NWC on Sept. 29. Sep 13, 2007   Theatre Patrons begin membership drive Northwestern College Theatre Patrons’ annual membership drive is under way. Sep 13, 2007   Community and alumni invited to farewell for Murphys Northwestern invites community members, trustees, faculty, staff, alumni and students to a farewell event for President Bruce Murphy and his wife, Dr. Di Murphy, on Oct. 8. Sep 6, 2007   Northwestern to host nursing mini-camps Northwestern’s nursing and admissions departments will host three nursing mini-camps for high school juniors and seniors interested in careers in nursing. Sep 5, 2007   Presidential finalist to visit NWC Sept. 9-11 Greg Christy, vice president for institutional advancement at Dakota Wesleyan University, will meet with various constituencies as the recommended finalist for Northwestern's presidency. Sep 4, 2007   Harpist to present student recital Northwestern senior Aynsley Mihm of Rochester, Minn., will perform a student harp recital on Sept. 16. Aug 31, 2007   Enrollment second highest in school history The fall enrollment of 1,315 is the second highest in school history. Aug 30, 2007   Romania Semester program under way The first semester-long study abroad program operated by Northwestern is under way, with seven students participating in the Romania Semester. Aug 30, 2007   Exhibits to feature work by current and former art students Three current and former Northwestern students will display their artwork during the month of September in the college’s Te Paske Gallery. Aug 29, 2007   Northwestern to celebrate 125-year anniversary A variety of events have been planned to celebrate Northwestern's growth since its founding in 1882. Aug 23, 2007   Princeton Review ranks NWC high For the fourth year in a row, NWC has been ranked among the "Best in the Midwest" by the Princeton Review. Aug 23, 2007   Graduate receives honor for psychology research Candace Gross, a 2007 alumna, has won third place in the Psi Chi/Allyn & Bacon Prize for Undergraduate Research competition. Aug 17, 2007   Nine join Northwestern faculty Northwestern's full-time faculty has nine new members. Aug 17, 2007   Northwestern ranked eighth by U.S. News & World Report Northwestern College is ranked eighth among Midwestern baccalaureate colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s 2008 America’s Best Colleges guidebook. Last year, Northwestern was tied for 20th in that category. Aug 17, 2007   Campus benefits from summer renovations Students will notice several campus improvements when they return for fall semester classes. Aug 10, 2007   Wolterstorff to lead faculty workshop Prominent Christian philosopher Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff will lead Northwestern’s fall faculty workshop on Friday, Aug. 17, speaking on “Justice and Pedagogy … in This Place.” Aug 10, 2007   Northwestern faculty participate in Seminar in Christian Scholarship Dr. Randy Jensen, philosophy, and Dr. Mike Kugler, history, participated in a seminar designed to help faculty apply biblical studies to their discipline. Aug 9, 2007   NWC contingent takes aquaponics project to Moldova A team of Northwestern faculty, staff and students will travel to the Republic of Moldova Aug. 7 to 15 in an effort to help local residents raise fish and grow vegetables. Aug 6, 2007   Religion professor writes book on biblical theology Dr. Jim Mead has written a book that is the first overview of biblical theology in 30 years. Aug 6, 2007   Student wins tobyMac music video contest A music video produced by Vaughn Donahue, a senior communication studies major, has won a tobyMac video contest and will be shown before the Christian artist’s performance at the Creation Northwest music festival. Jul 20, 2007   Westerholm essays included in new publication Dr. Joel Westerholm, professor of English, is the author of two essays included in a new publication. Jul 12, 2007   Trapp participates in NEH institute on Flannery O'Connor Dr. Joonna Trapp, associate professor of English, is among a select group of 25 teachers and scholars who are participating in "Reconsidering Flannery O'Connor," a National Endowment for the Humanities summer institute in Milledgeville, Ga. Jul 11, 2007   Professor's movie wins award for best children's film "The Prairie Pirates," a feature-length flm written and directed by communications professor Jamey Durham, was honored as the best children’s film at the Creation Arts Festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Jul 10, 2007   Faculty receive Iowa Science Foundation grant The Iowa Science Foundation has awarded a $4,690 grant to two NWC professors researching the impact of European buckthorn on local forest ecosystems. Jul 5, 2007   Neuroscience Camp gets mention in New York Times Northwestern's Neuroscience Camp was mentioned in a July 3 New York Times story about a summer camp. The Times article mentions several unique science-oriented camps, focusing on the Summer Explosives Camp operated by the University of Missouri-Rolla. Jul 3, 2007   Student interns with FOX News Channel Bethany Kroeze, a senior business administration/management major, is getting an inside look at the world of 24-hour news through a summer internship with FOX News Channel in New York City. Jul 2, 2007   Student selected for international orchestra Josh Van Der Maaten, a Northwestern junior from Orange City, has been selected to perform in the 2007 World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) International Youth Wind Orchestra. The ensemble will play at the WASBE’s international conference in Killarney, Ireland, July 8 to 15. Jun 29, 2007   Jongerius presents research Dr. Kim Jongerius, professor of mathematics, presented a paper recently at the conference of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences. Jun 28, 2007   NWC receives $14,400 Humanities Iowa grant Northwestern has received a $14,400 grant from Humanities Iowa for “Minding Place,” a weeklong symposium that will take place next April, during the college’s 125th anniversary year. Jun 28, 2007   Koene speaks to area retired pastors and missionaries Piet Koene, instructor in Spanish, gave a presentation to the Association of Retired RCA Pastors and Missionaries in Rock Valley, Iowa. Jun 25, 2007   Daumer research published in journal Dr. Ruth Daumer, associate professor and chairperson of the department of nursing, has had her research on the experience of clergy health published in the spring 2007 issue of Health Ministry Journal. Jun 18, 2007   Heeg-Truesdell earns doctorate Elizabeth Heeg-Truesdell, visiting assistant professor of biology, has earned her doctoral degree. Jun 18, 2007   Yoder research presented at Amish conference Research by Dr. Michael Yoder, professor of sociology/anthropology, was presented at The Amish in America conference held at Pennsylvania's Elizabethtown College June 7 to 9. Jun 12, 2007   Board announces faculty promotions, tenurings Northwestern's Board of Trustees has announced the awarding of tenure and promotions to several faculty. May 16, 2007   Students selected for summer research Seven Northwestern students have been selected to participate in off-campus research projects this summer. May 16, 2007   Kang performs with Sioux City Symphony Dr. Juyeon Kang, assistant professor of music, was featured during the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra's May 12 concert. May 14, 2007   Four graduates receive Faculty Honors Four new graduates received Faculty Honors at commencement ceremonies on May 12. Robbie Cundy, Emily Fischer, Jason Helmus and Ryan Pendell were recognized. May 12, 2007   Faculty awarded grants for summer scholarship Northwestern has awarded Summer Scholarship Grants to 16 faculty members for 2007. May 11, 2007   Students present social science research Sixteen Northwestern students presented the results of their research at the Siouxland Undergraduate Social Science Research Conference recently. May 3, 2007   Sybesma earns doctorate Lila Sybesma, instructor in education, has earned her doctoral degree. May 3, 2007   Tulip Festival performances kick off theatre tour Northwestern's Drama Ministries Ensemble will present "Sioux Center Sudan" during Orange City’s Tulip Festival May 17–19. May 3, 2007   Clark receives Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award Rick Clark, instructor in Spanish, has been named this year’s recipient of the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award. He received a $1,500 check and a plaque at the college’s Honors Convocation on May 1. May 1, 2007   Four students speak at history conference Four Northwestern history majors spoke at the Student History Conference, sponsored by the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, on April 26. Apr 27, 2007   NWC to award 239 diplomas Northwestern will award Bachelor of Arts degrees to 239 students during commencement Saturday, May 12. Apr 26, 2007   Students to study abroad during summer Study abroad courses led by Northwestern faculty will take students to Russia and China this summer. Apr 26, 2007   Northwestern theatre featured by Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Efforts by Northwestern theatre faculty and students to restore ancient Israelite dramas from the Old Testament to worship were featured by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship in April. Apr 25, 2007   Board meeting focuses on strategic plan The spring Board of Trustees meeting, April 16–17, featured a focus on the strategic planning process that is currently under way. Apr 19, 2007   Business professors receive award at conference Dr. Graham Lemke and Vonda Post, members of the business faculty, presented a paper and received an award at the Midwest American Accounting Association conference. Apr 19, 2007   Anderson contributes review essay Dr. Douglas Anderson, professor of history, is co-author of a review essay published in "Dutch Immigrants on the Plains." Apr 17, 2007   Josselyn-Cranson has article published Dr. Heather Josselyn-Cranson, assistant professor of music and director of music ministries, had an article published in Sacramental Life, a quarterly journal. Apr 17, 2007   Lecturer publishes review essay Duane Jundt, lecturer in history, had a book review essay published in the Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Apr 17, 2007   Professor presents research on intellectual capital Dr. Jan Carrell, assistant professor of business, presented a paper at the meeting of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines. Apr 17, 2007   Northwestern names Peale Scholarship winners Eight incoming freshmen—from Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota and Wisconsin—have been selected to receive Norman Vincent Peale Scholarships. Apr 12, 2007   Barker speaks on ancient Israelite dramas Jeff Barker, professor of theatre and speech, has recently been active in speaking about ancient Israelite dramas. Apr 11, 2007   Avery speaks at business conferences Dr. Mike Avery, assistant professor of business and economics, presented papers at two conferences in Chicago recently. Apr 9, 2007   Spanish professors speak at conference Dr. Diana Gonzalez and Piet Koene, members of the Spanish faculty, presented papers at the North American Christian Foreign Language Association conference March 29 to 31 at Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky. Apr 9, 2007   Design student to compete at Kennedy Center Elizabeth Grim, a Northwestern senior from Huxley, Iowa, will compete with scenic designers from across the nation at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival April 16–21 in Washington, D.C. Apr 5, 2007   Psychology major to present research at conference Candace Gross, a senior psychology major from Parker, S.D., will speak at the national conference of the American Educational Research Association in Chicago April 9–13. Mar 29, 2007   Andres speaks at religion conference Dr. Michael Andres, associate professor of religion, spoke at the regional meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Omaha March 23–24. Mar 26, 2007   Trapp speaks at composition conference Dr. Joonna Trapp, associate professor of English, spoke at the annual convention of the Conference on College Composition and Communication in New York March 21–24. Mar 26, 2007   Northwestern to offer three new communications majors Majors in cinema and digital video, journalism, and public relations will replace the general communication studies major. Mar 23, 2007   Kang performs in Asia Dr. Juyeon Kang, assistant professor of music, presented solo piano recitals at several Asian venues during spring break. Mar 19, 2007   SIFE team begins microfinancing program in Nicaragua A Northwestern Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team is piloting a new microfinancing program in Bluefields, Nicaragua, providing opportunity to low-income entrepreneurs who have no access to regular financing. Mar 19, 2007   NWC grad named winner in prestigious fellowship competition Daniel Berntson, a 2006 NWC alumnus from rural Paullina, Iowa, has been named one of two recipients of American Graduate Fellowships, which provide winners up to $50,000 a year for two years of doctoral study at one of 23 top-tier private research universities. Mar 9, 2007   Prof's movie premieres Professor Jamey Durham's "The Prairie Pirates" debuts at Orange City's Holland Plaza Theatre March 16-22. Mar 2, 2007   SIFE project finalist in business plan competition A Northwestern College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) project is a finalist in the 2007 Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan Competition. Feb 27, 2007   Student wins prestigious TCU fellowship Aleisa Schat has become the third Northwestern student to be granted the prestigious Radford Fellowship at Texas Christian University. Feb 27, 2007   Exhibits to feature work by senior art majors Eight senior art majors will display their work February through April in Te Paske Gallery. Feb 16, 2007   Truesdell article published Tom Truesdell, visiting instructor in English, is the author of an article published in the February issue of The Writing Lab Newsletter, a widely read journal in the writing center field. Feb 13, 2007   NWC to begin Romanian study abroad program Northwestern is establishing a study abroad program in Romania. The Romania Semester, which will begin offering classes in fall 2007, will be the first semester-long study abroad program operated by NWC. Feb 12, 2007   Fourteen NWC programs recommended by guidebook Fourteen NWC academic programs are listed in the 2007 edition of "Rugg’s Recommendations on the Colleges," a national guidebook that recommends specific college departments to prospective students. Feb 1, 2007   Theatre student headed to Kennedy Center competition Elizabeth Grim, a senior theatre major, won the Barbizon Design Award for her scenic design for “James Joyce’s The Dead” at the Region Five Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). She will compete in the national KCACTF in Washington, D.C., in April. Jan 30, 2007   Student gives poster presentation of summer research Amy Vander Holt, a senior psychology major from Parkersburg, Iowa, gave a poster presentation at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology conference in Memphis Jan. 25-27. Jan 29, 2007   Kang receives Endowed Research Fellowship Dr. Juyeon Kang, assistant professor of music at Northwestern College, has been selected to receive the college’s $10,000 Endowed Research Fellowship for 2007. Jan 25, 2007   Edman presents workshop at Maine college Dr. Laird Edman, associate professor of psychology, presented a full-day workshop on teaching critical thinking to the faculty of Husson College in Bangor, Maine, on Jan. 3. Jan 13, 2007   Kinsinger speaks at youth ministry conference Dr. Mitch Kinsinger, associate professor of religion and Christian education, served as a co-presenter at the biennial international conference of the International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry. The conference was held in Cambridge, England, Jan. 3–6. Jan 10, 2007   Lundberg receives grants to aid research Dr. Ann Lundberg, associate professor of English, has been awarded two grants to aid research she is conducting during her sabbatical this school year. Jan 10, 2007   Music prof to guest teach at Russian seminary Heather Josselyn-Cranson will spend a week in Russia teaching current and future pastors how to use music to benefit their congregations. Dec 27, 2006   NWC to dedicate new nursing arts laboratory Northwestern will hold a ceremony of dedication and open house for its new nursing arts laboratory on Friday, Jan. 12, at 4 p.m. The facility is located in the former obstetrical unit of the Orange City Area Health System’s downtown campus. Dec 27, 2006   Religion students attend conferences in nation's capital Seven Northwestern religion students and Dr. Michael Andres attended two religion and theology conferences Nov. 15 to 19 in Washington, D.C. Dec 6, 2006   Five students chosen for Iowa Collegiate Honor Band Five members of the Northwestern College Symphonic Band were selected recently to be part of the 100-member Iowa Collegiate Honor Band. Nov 29, 2006   Jeff Barker named Iowa Professor of the Year Jeff Barker, theatre professor, has been named Iowa Professor of the Year for 2006 by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Nov 16, 2006   Northwestern begins presidential search process NWC has begun the search process for a successor to President Bruce Murphy, who announced in October his plans to retire upon the hiring of a new president. Nov 14, 2006   NWC team wins local site of programming competition A team of three Northwestern College students placed first among the 12 teams at the NWC site during the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest. Nov 14, 2006   Huffman speaks at conference on institutional research Dr. Tim Huffman spoke at the Association for Institutional Research in the Upper Midwest conference in Bloomington, Minn., Nov. 2 and 3. Nov 6, 2006   NWC announces tuition guarantee program Northwestern’s Tuition Guarantee, effective for incoming students in the fall of 2007, promises new freshmen and transfer students their tuition, room and board will not increase while they earn their degree from Northwestern. Nov 6, 2006   Retired professor inducted into high school hall of fame Phil Patton, professor emeritus of business and economics, was inducted into the hall of fame of his high school in Philip, S.D., in October. Nov 6, 2006   Chicago alum noticed by theatre critic Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones named NWC alum Cora Vander Broek one of five "scene stealers" for her acting in Griffin Theatre Company's revival of Sidney Kingsley's "Dead End." Oct 27, 2006   Edman to speak at psychology teachers' conference Dr. Laird Edman will be one of the keynote speakers at the Iowa Teachers of Psychology annual conference in Pella on Nov. 10. Oct 25, 2006   NWC writing projects featured at conference Northwestern English professors and students presented a break-out session, "Sharing the Stories of our Neighbors," at the annual conference of the Iowa Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts. Oct 24, 2006   NWC honored for hurricane relief Northwestern has been named to the first President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in recognition of its efforts to serve Gulf Coast communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Oct 20, 2006   Board meeting focuses on strategic plan Northwestern's fall Board of Trustees meeting, Oct. 9–10, was focused on discussions about the college’s strategic plan that is currently under development. Oct 11, 2006   Murphy announces plans to retire Dr. Bruce Murphy, Northwestern's president since January 2001, announced to the Board of Trustees that he will retire from the presidency upon the conclusion of a search for his successor. Oct 9, 2006   Ellingson receives Wall Street Journal award Billi Ellingson, a senior actuarial science major from Pella, Iowa, was named Northwestern’s 2006 recipient of the Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award. Sep 29, 2006   Koene named certified court interpreter Piet Koene, instructor of Spanish, has been named to the roster of certified court interpreters for the state of Iowa. Sep 29, 2006   Two to speak at mission conference Barb Dewald, associate dean of spiritual formation, and Dr. Rod Spidahl, associate professor of religion/missiology, will present workshops at the Fellowship of Short-Term Mission Leaders conference in Atlanta Oct. 11 to 15. Sep 29, 2006   Davis presents research poster Dr. Ralph Davis, associate professor of biology, presented a research poster at the Symposium on Research Frontiers in Brain Function and Disorders. Sep 26, 2006   Business department receives accreditation Northwestern’s business department has received accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. Sep 11, 2006   Edman presents Manchester College convocation speech Dr. Laird Edman, associate professor of psychology, gave the opening convocation address at Indiana’s Manchester College on Sept. 4. Sep 8, 2006   Student conducts research for Pioneer Hi-Bred Melinda Jansen, a senior biology-health professions major, is conducting research for Pioneer Hi-Bred International during a seven-month internship. Sep 8, 2006   Young attends political science meeting Dr. Dan Young, assistant professor of political science, attended the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, held in Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. Sep 4, 2006   Fall enrollment sets record Northwestern College’s enrollment is at an all-time high, with 1,342 students attending classes this fall. Aug 29, 2006   Savariappan attends conference on teaching statistics Dr. Paul Savariappan, visiting assistant professor of mathematics, attended the Conference on Teaching Introductory Statistics put on by the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee on July 14. Aug 24, 2006   Princeton Review lists NWC among Midwest's best Northwestern is among 163 institutions selected for 2007 “Best in the Midwest” designation by the Princeton Review, based on the opinions of current students. Aug 23, 2006   Eight join Northwestern faculty Eight new full-time faculty members at Northwestern College are preparing for the Aug. 22 start of the fall semester. Aug 16, 2006   Professor and student speak at psychology conference Dr. Laird Edman and Amanda Gordon '06 presented results of their research at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association Aug. 11 in New Orleans. Aug 14, 2006   Kang performs internationally Dr. Juyeon Kang presented piano recitals in four countries this summer. Aug 8, 2006   Professors attend seminar on using language to present Christian themes Karen Barker, professor of theatre/speech, and Dr. Joonna Trapp, associate professor of English, attended a seminar on "Writing as Christian Proclamation in Contemporary Contexts: The Truth's Superb Surprise." Aug 8, 2006   Business professor earns doctorate Jan Carrell, a member of Northwestern’s business faculty since 2002, has earned her doctoral degree. Aug 2, 2006   Student conducts research at Des Moines University Joe Carrington, a senior biology-health professions major from Des Moines, was selected to participate in Des Moines University's 2006 Summer Research Program. Jul 28, 2006   Hubbard publishes theatre reviews Dr. Robert Hubbard has recently published two theatre reviews. Jul 26, 2006   Koene approved as court interpreter Piet Koene has passed a series of three exams that allows him to be on the Iowa Roster of Court Interpreters. Jul 26, 2006   Northwestern names interim dean of spiritual formation Dr. Susan Heeren Reese has been named Northwestern's interim dean of spiritual formation and vocation and director of the Lilly Grant. Jul 24, 2006   Prof and students work on feature film Jamey Durham, assistant professor of communication studies, is serving as producer for a new film that is being shot in Orange City this summer. Several NWC students are serving as actors, production assistants and technicians. Jul 10, 2006   Profs awarded grant to study effects of buckthorn Dr. Laurie Furlong and Dr. Todd Tracy have been awarded an Iowa Science Foundation grant to study the invasive European buckthorn at Oak Grove County Park near Hawarden. Jul 10, 2006   Utke Svanoe presents research on elementary vocal music programs Dr. Kimberly Utke Svanoe presented results of her research on Iowa elementary vocal music programs and their incorporation of selected classical masterworks at Mankato State University (Minnesota) in June. Jul 10, 2006   Westenberg earns doctorate Wayne Westenberg, a member of Northwestern’s mathematics faculty since 2001, has earned his doctoral degree. Jul 7, 2006   Josselyn-Cranson attends seminar on teaching hymnology Dr. Heather Josselyn-Cranson was among those accepted to attend the Calvin Summer Seminar on Teaching Hymnology from June 19 to 23 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Jul 6, 2006   Yoder presents paper at sociology conference Dr. Michael Yoder presented a paper at the 30th anniversary meeting of the Association of Christians Teaching Sociology at Covenant College on Lookout Mountain, Ga., June 15-18. Jul 6, 2006   VanDerWerff presents paper at conference Dr. Jeff VanDerWerff, associate professor of political science, was among those who made presentations at the National Faculty Leadership Conference June 22–25 in Washington, D.C. VanDerWerff presented a reworking of his tenure paper, “Engaging Democracy: Politics in the Name of Jesus.” Jun 26, 2006   Actuarial program receives advanced classification Northwestern’s actuarial science program has received approval from the Society of Actuaries to be moved from its introductory classification to the “advanced” level. Jun 22, 2006   Feenstra selected to attend workshop on using case studies Dr. Jennifer Feenstra was selected to attend the Case Studies in Science Summer Workshop June 5-9 at the University at Buffalo. Jun 22, 2006   Smallbones publishes article in Church Herald Dr. Jackie Smallbones, professor of religion and Christian education, wrote an article published in the June issue of The Church Herald. Jun 16, 2006   Professors attend conference on service learning Dr. Laird Edman, associate professor of psychology, and Dr. Joonna Trapp, associate professor of English, attended a conference on "Faith Traditions, Spirituality and Service Learning" at Pennsylvania's Messiah College June 1-3. Jun 13, 2006   Northwestern receives renewal grant from Lilly Endowment Northwestern has received a renewal grant of $499,800 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to build upon its Vocare: Find Your Place project. May 30, 2006   NWC receives reaccreditation from Higher Learning Commission Northwestern has received formal notification of its reaccreditation by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. May 30, 2006   NWC receives federal grant for research on antiparasitic drugs Northwestern has been awarded a $197,466 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for research Dr. Ralph Davis is conducting on antiparasitic drugs. May 24, 2006   Laaveg receives scholarship from choral society Dan Laaveg, a senior music major from Forest City, Iowa, has been selected to receive a $500 scholarship from the Fort Dodge Choral Society. May 16, 2006   Graduates awarded Faculty Honors at commencement Two international students are among three 2006 Northwestern graduates who received Faculty Honors at commencement ceremonies on May 13. May 13, 2006   Lilly Grant funds summer research and scholarship Twenty-three Northwestern faculty and one student will receive funds from the college’s $2 million Lilly Grant for summer research and scholarship related to vocation and helping students discover God’s call on their lives. May 10, 2006   Students selected for competitive summer research programs Three NWC students have been chosen from applicants across the country to participate in National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates programs this summer. May 5, 2006   Jeff Barker appointed to endowed professorship Jeff Barker, professor of theatre and speech, has been appointed to the Northwestern College Endowed Professorship. May 2, 2006   Kugler receives Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award Dr. Mike Kugler, associate professor of history, has been named this year's recipient of the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award. May 2, 2006   Professor speaks at ethnic ministries summit Dr. Rod Spidahl, assistant professor of religion, led a seminar at the Atlanta 2006 Ethnic Workers’ Summit held April 27 to 29. The conference sought to encourage and enable intercultural ministry connections. May 2, 2006   Psychology seniors present research at conference Nine NWC senior psychology majors presented the results of their research at the Siouxland Undergraduate Social Science Research Conference, hosted by Northwestern on April 27. May 2, 2006   Board members updated on campus developments Several campus developments were highlighted at the Northwestern College spring Board of Trustees meeting, April 24–25. Apr 27, 2006   Students to study abroad over summer Four groups of Northwestern students will travel and study overseas this summer. Each trip is connected with a class that has a different academic focus and is led by NWC faculty members. Apr 26, 2006   Four students speak at history conference Four NWC history majors spoke at the 41st annual Student History Conference, sponsored by the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, on April 20. Apr 21, 2006   Thayer receives staff recognition award Patti Thayer, director of academic support, has been named the 2006 recipient of the college’s Staff Recognition for Inspirational Service Award. Apr 21, 2006   Biology faculty and students to present research Two Northwestern biology professors and five students will present results of their research at the annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science in Storm Lake April 21–22. Apr 20, 2006   Northwestern students serving as translators for hospital open house Six Northwestern students will serve as translators when Orange City Health System holds an open house for its new hospital and clinic. Apr 20, 2006   Turnwall lobbies for National Writing Project funding Barb Turnwall, assistant professor of English, joined educators from 40 states in Washington, D.C., on April 7 to promote continued funding for the National Writing Project and local and regional writing projects. Apr 20, 2006   Andres earns doctorate Michael Andres, a member of Northwestern's religion faculty since 1998, has earned his doctoral degree and been promoted to associate professor. Apr 13, 2006   Kinsinger presents paper on Colonial religion Dr. Mitch Kinsinger presented a paper at the Upper Midwest regional meeting of the American Academy of Religion, held at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., on March 31. Apr 11, 2006   Trapp leads efforts to develop bibliography Dr. Joonna Trapp, associate professor of English, chaired a sub-section of scholars working on a bibliography for eventual publication on the web. Apr 4, 2006   Students discover rewards by volunteering Northwestern education students spend time off campus each day. What these students are doing is incredibly important: they venture into the community and give their time to help someone else out. Apr 3, 2006   Yoder receives dissertation research award Sarah Yoder '02, a rhetoric graduate student at Texas Christian University, has been awarded funding to conduct dissertation research in Wales. Mar 30, 2006   Prof and students to present research at percussion conference Dr. Marc Wooldridge, associate professor of music, and two seniors will present a paper at the Iowa Percussive Arts Society’s Annual “Days of Percussion” conference at Grinnell College April 11–12. Mar 29, 2006   Prof and student present papers at conference Dr. Michael Avery, assistant professor of business and economics, and senior Emily Hennager of Ames, Iowa, presented papers at the Midwest Business Administration Association conference held from March 15–17 in Chicago. Mar 24, 2006   Board announces faculty promotions The Northwestern College Board of Trustees has announced the awarding of tenure and promotions to several faculty. Mar 17, 2006   Northwestern to be featured at Christian college forum Northwestern will be well represented when 1,200 people gather for the International Forum on Christian Higher Education in Dallas March 30–April 1. Mar 17, 2006   Biology majors to present research at animal science conference Northwestern biology majors Jason Helmus and Laura Rensink will present papers at the annual meeting of the Midwest American Society of Animal Science in Des Moines from March 20–22. Mar 9, 2006   Nursing program receives approval from Iowa Board of Nursing The Iowa Board of Nursing unanimously granted full approval for Northwestern to admit students to its new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) March 2. Mar 2, 2006   Wooldridge presents percussion recitals Dr. Marc Wooldridge, associate professor of music, has recently presented several percussion performances. Mar 2, 2006   Wooldridge receives Northwestern's Competitive Summer Research Grant Dr. Marc Wooldridge, associate professor of music, has been selected to receive the college’s $10,000 Competitive Summer Research Grant for 2006. Feb 22, 2006   Sociology students' scores still strong Northwestern sociology seniors scored in the 90th percentile on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) sociology exam, administered to college and university sociology students across the U.S. and Canada last December. Feb 16, 2006   Edman publishes article on teaching critical thinking Dr. Laird Edman, associate professor of psychology, wrote an article published in the online journal of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, E-xcellence in Teaching, in January. Feb 15, 2006   Northwestern names Forgette associate academic dean Dr. Adrienne Forgette, associate professor of psychology, has been appointed associate dean for academic affairs. Feb 10, 2006   Kang featured at symphony concert Dr. Juyeon Kang, assistant professor of music, was featured on a Grieg piano concerto at a South Dakota Symphony Orchestra benefit concert. Feb 8, 2006   Theatre students excel at regional competition Three Northwestern students, one alumnus and a theatre faculty member received recognition for outstanding theatre work at this year’s regional Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival. Feb 1, 2006   Anderson contributes to book on religion in the Pacific region Dr. Douglas Firth Anderson, professor of history, is one of seven contributors to a new book, "Religion and Public Life in the Pacific Region: Fluid Identities." Jan 24, 2006   Northwestern justice program to be used nationwide International Justice Mission (IJM), a Christian human rights organization that rescues victims of violence, sexual exploitation and oppression, has adopted Northwestern’s Season of Justice program as a national program to be used by other IJM chapters. Jan 20, 2006   Religion professor completes doctoral degree Mitch Kinsinger, assistant professor of religion and Christian education, has earned his doctoral degree. Jan 5, 2006   Student screenwriters learn at L.A. expo On Nov. 10 Assistant Professor of Communications Jamey Durham and Professor of Theatre Jeff Barker accompanied six students to Screenwriting Expo 4, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Nov 18, 2005   Programming team wins at regional site A team of two Northwestern students placed first among the 16 teams at the University of South Dakota site during the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) International Collegiate Programming Contest on Nov. 5. Nov 15, 2005   Alumnus honored as part of Christian Higher Education Month Tony Wrice of Philadelphia, a 1985 NWC graduate, was among 21 individuals honored during Christian Higher Education Month in October by the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Nov 4, 2005   Koene named VP of foreign language association Piet Koene, instructor in Spanish, has been elected to a two-year term as vice president of the North American Christian Foreign Language Association. Nov 4, 2005   Prof and students speak at English teachers' conference Deb Menning, instructor in English, and four students offered a session at the Iowa Council of Teachers of English conference in Cedar Rapids in October. Nov 4, 2005   Vandermeulen article included in new book An article by Dr. Carl Vandermeulen, professor of English and communication studies, is included in a new book for teachers of creative writing. Nov 4, 2005   Student receives fellowship in urban ministry When Northwestern junior Kevin Sas received an e-mail last spring about the Spencer W. Perkins Fellowship in urban ministry, he knew it was a good opportunity. Nov 2, 2005   Bartlett speaks at conference on sport and religion Dr. Paul Bartlett, professor of kinesiology, presented a paper at the second international conference on Sport and Religion: An Inquiry Into Cultural Values, which was held at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., Oct. 28–29. Oct 31, 2005   Schaeffer’s project offers two students practical experience in both biology and research Students Jason Helmus and Laura Rensink are receiving valuable research experience working with Dr. Abe Scheaffer. Oct 28, 2005   Daumer presents at education conference Dr. Ruth Dankanich Daumer, chairperson of the department of nursing, will present “Healthy Heart Habits: Help for Teachers and Students” at the Iowa Districts West and East 2005 Teachers’ Conference Oct. 20–21 in Des Moines. Oct 12, 2005   Kensak presents paper on Chaucer Dr. Michael Kensak, associate professor of English, presented a paper at the Southeast Medieval Academy meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., in September. Oct 11, 2005   Board meeting focuses on future Northwestern's Board of Trustees passed a motion affirming its desire to move forward with a $30 million capital campaign as part of God’s call for Northwestern to live out its mission of integrating faith and learning. Oct 6, 2005   Theatre building wins awards Northwestern's DeWitt Theatre Arts Center has racked up three awards this year. Sep 30, 2005   Barker play is prize finalist "Kin," by Northwestern theatre professor Jeff Barker, has been honored as a finalist in the national Arlin G. Meyer Prize competition. Sep 29, 2005   Northwestern mobilizes to help hurricane victims Northwestern officials have expressed a desire to help college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Contact the registrar’s office, 712-707-7145, for more information. Sep 3, 2005   Smallbones selected for endowed professorship Dr. Jackie Smallbones, professor of religion and Christian education, has been appointed to the Marvin and Jerene DeWitt Endowed Religion Professorship. Aug 24, 2005   Nine join Northwestern faculty Nine new full-time faculty members at Northwestern are preparing for the Aug. 23 start of the fall semester. Aug 19, 2005   Northwestern announces staff changes Several Northwestern staff members are in new roles as the fall semester approaches. Aug 19, 2005   Monsma presents paper at sociology conference Dr. Scott Monsma, associate professor of sociology, gave a presentation at the annual summer conference of the Association of Christians Teaching Sociology in Wheaton, Ill. Aug 9, 2005   Wallinga completes master's degree Mike Wallinga, instructor in computer science, successfully defended his master’s thesis, “A Web-Based Meta-Tool for Bioinformatics Data Mining Tools” at the University of South Dakota and received a master’s degree in computer science in July. Aug 9, 2005   Wielenga teaches at organ camp MaryLou Wielenga, lecturer in music, was an instructor at Pipe Organ Encounter, a camp sponsored by the South Dakota chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Aug 9, 2005   Prof makes movie in Orange City Communication professor Jamey Durham is gaining practical experience in independent filmmaking, spending quality time with his family and seeking to influence children for Christ—all while making a movie in Orange City this summer. Jul 16, 2005   Lundberg speaks at literature and environment conference Dr. Ann Lundberg, associate professor of English, gave a presentation at the Association for the Study of Literature and Environment conference in Eugene, Ore., in June. Jul 8, 2005   VanDerWerff speaks at Christian political scientists' conference Dr. Jeff VanDerWerff, associate professor of political science, spoke at the biennial gathering of Christians in Political Science in Washington, D.C., in June. Jun 8, 2005   Northwestern plans nursing program Northwestern has hired Dr. Ruth Dankanich Daumer, chairperson of the nursing department at Briar Cliff University since 2000, to direct the development of a planned new baccalaureate degree in nursing program. May 31, 2005   Athletic training program receives accreditation Northwestern’s athletic training education program became accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs on May 23. May 27, 2005   SIFE team finishes among top 40 nationally Northwestern’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team was named first runner-up in its league at the SIFE national contest in Kansas City, Mo., finishing among the top 40 teams out of 200 at the competition. May 27, 2005   Graduates receive Faculty Honors Four 2005 Northwestern College graduates received Faculty Honors at commencement ceremonies on May 14. May 14, 2005   Seven students selected for competitive summer programs Seven Northwestern students have been chosen from applicants across the country to participate in summer research or internship projects. May 5, 2005   Hubbard selected for prestigious critics institute Dr. Robert Hubbard, theatre professor, has received a prestigious fellowship from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festiv