| NWC announces faculty promotions, tenurings |
| Several Northwestern faculty have recently been awarded tenure and promoted.
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| Jun 3, 2008 |
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| 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 |
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| Student presents research at animal science conference |
| Laura Rensink, a senior biology-health professions major, gave a research presentation at the Midwest American Society for Animal Scientists conference. |
| Mar 28, 2008 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Heeg-Truesdell earns doctorate |
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Elizabeth Heeg-Truesdell, visiting assistant professor of biology, has earned her doctoral degree. |
| Jun 18, 2007 |
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| Students selected for summer research |
| Seven Northwestern students have been selected to participate in off-campus research projects this summer. |
| May 16, 2007 |
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| 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 |
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| Faculty awarded grants for summer scholarship |
| Northwestern has awarded Summer Scholarship Grants to 16 faculty members for 2007. |
| May 11, 2007 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Board announces faculty promotions |
| The Northwestern College Board of Trustees has announced the awarding of tenure and promotions to several faculty. |
| Mar 17, 2006 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Bowman conducts cancer research |
| This summer, Jill Bowman is learning that everyone knows someone whose life has been interrupted by cancer, and that each of them has a story. Bowman, a junior biology-health professions major at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, is working to fight cancer behind the scenes in her work as a summer fellow at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. |
| Jul 29, 2005 |
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| Jansen participates in summer research program |
| Melinda Jansen of Newton, Iowa, has found a way to incorporate her love for science and a summer job. Jansen, a junior at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, is participating in the Research for Undergraduates program at the University of Memphis in Tennessee.
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| Jul 18, 2005 |
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| 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 |
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| Graduates receive Faculty Honors |
| Four 2005 Northwestern College graduates received Faculty Honors at commencement ceremonies on May 14. |
| May 14, 2005 |
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| 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 |
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| Professional schools accept biology seniors |
| Six Northwestern biology-health professions majors have been accepted to continue their studies at professional programs next fall. |
| Apr 11, 2005 |
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| Students and faculty help monitor water quality |
| Students from Dr. Todd Tracy's ecology classes and Terra Nova, Northwestern’s ecology club, are participating in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ IOWATER program. |
| Nov 15, 2004 |
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