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NWC group to assist tornado victims
A group of Northwestern faculty, staff and students will spend two days in Parkersburg, Iowa, helping to clean up tornado debris.
Jun 19, 2008
 
Summer theatre tour to begin
Northwestern’s touring theatre company will perform in 11 central U.S. states during an eight-week summer tour.
Jun 12, 2008
 
NWC promotes Lesage and Forgette to new positions
Northwestern has promoted Dr. Jasper Lesage to provost and Dr. Adrienne Forgette to dean of the faculty. They will assume their new responsibilities on July 1.
May 19, 2008
 
Twenty-two students to participate in summer missions
Twenty-two Northwestern students will spend their summer on short-term mission experiences in 14 different countries as members of the college’s Summer of Service team.
Apr 24, 2008
 
Keith wins national award
Don Keith, general manager of Northwestern's Sodexo Campus Services, has been named a Sodexo Hero of Everyday Life for 2008. Keith and seven other national winners are being honored for investing their time, talent and spirit in the ongoing fight against hunger.
Apr 18, 2008
 
MercyMe to headline RiseFest on June 21
Rise Ministries and Northwestern College will co-sponsor the fourth annual RiseFest on June 21 with several Christian bands, an extreme sports area, Kids Zone, seminars and speaker Rob Roozeboom.
Apr 18, 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
 
Franken Center dedication set for April 8
Northwestern will dedicate the James L. Franken Center for Faith, Learning and Living at 11 a.m. on April 8 during chapel.
Mar 27, 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
 
Northwestern to host Ethnic Fair
Members of Northwestern College’s International Club will present the annual Ethnic Fair Saturday, March 29.
Mar 12, 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
 
Dewald wins campus ministry award
Barb Dewald, associate dean of spiritual formation, was recognized for excellence in campus ministry at the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Campus Ministers Conference.
Feb 22, 2008
 
Students to serve over spring break
More than 200 students, faculty and staff from Northwestern will travel across the U.S. and around the world for the college’s annual Spring Service Projects March 1 through 10.
Feb 15, 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
 
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
 
Groups to serve in Gulf Coast over Christmas break
Twenty-five students, staff and alumni will begin their Christmas vacations with service projects in the Gulf Coast from Dec. 15 to 22.
Nov 28, 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
 
Northwestern celebrates Global Vision Week
A variety of activities will mark Global Vision Week on campus Nov. 12-16.
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
 
Words of HOPE leaders to speak
The Rev. David Bast, president and broadcast minister of Words of HOPE, and the Rev. Victor Atallah, Arabic translator for Words of HOPE, will speak in chapel on Friday, Nov. 16.
Nov 1, 2007
 
New staff bring intercultural and mission experience
Two new directors at NWC aim to increase students’ intercultural competency through on- and off-campus experiences with diversity.
Aug 23, 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
 
NWC announces reorganization in Center for Spiritual Formation
Northwestern has announced a reorganization of staff within the Center for Spiritual Formation and Vocation.
Jun 28, 2007
 
Students to participate in summer missions
Twenty-one NWC students will spend their summer on short-term mission experiences in 16 different countries as members of the college’s Summer of Service team.
Apr 26, 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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Dean of spiritual formation accepts position in Seattle
Dr. Keith Anderson, dean of spiritual formation and vocation and director of the Lilly Grant, has resigned to become the senior vice president of academic affairs and academic dean at Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle.
May 15, 2006
 
Students to participate in summer missions
Twenty-two students from Northwestern will spend their summer on short-term mission experiences as members of the college’s Summer of Service team.
Apr 26, 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
 
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
 
Garage sale raises $3,700 for hurricane relief
More than $3,700 was raised for the American Red Cross’ hurricane relief efforts at the Northwestern all-campus garage sale on Sept. 16 and 17.
Sep 20, 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
 
NWC renovates chapel and student residences
Northwestern students will notice some significant improvements in facilities thanks to projects completed by the maintenance department during the summer.
Aug 19, 2005
 


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101 7th St. SW
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