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August 2008

Northwestern launches emergency alert system
Northwestern has launched a campus-wide desktop security notification system, NWC Alert.
Aug 29, 2008
 
General Synod president to speak
The Rev. Dr. Carol Bechtel, current General Synod president of the Reformed Church in America, will speak at Northwestern College’s Christ Chapel on Sept. 15 and 16.
Aug 28, 2008
 
Homecoming to include hoedown and barbecue
Northwestern will celebrate Homecoming Sept. 26 and 27 with numerous family-friendly activities.
Aug 28, 2008
 
Theatre Patrons begin membership drive
Northwestern College Theatre Patrons’ annual membership drive is under way.
Aug 28, 2008
 
Exhibit to feature artwork by the late Bob Plageman
Artwork by the late Bob Plageman, formerly of Maurice, will be on display Sept. 3–25 in Northwestern College’s Te Paske Gallery.
Aug 22, 2008
 
NWC ranked fourth by U.S. News & World Report
Northwestern is ranked in a tie for fourth among Midwestern baccalaureate colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 America’s Best Colleges guidebook. Last year, NWC was eighth in that category.
Aug 22, 2008
 
Students aid community through O-Serve
New students will participate in a variety of area service projects on Aug. 25.
Aug 22, 2008
 
Homecoming to include road race
Northwestern will hold its 15th annual Raider Road Race on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 8:30 a.m. as part of Homecoming.
Aug 20, 2008
 
O'Neill classic on stage at Northwestern
Eastcheap Theatre Company will present Eugene O’Neill’s masterpiece Long Day’s Journey into Night Sept. 4, 5 and 6.
Aug 20, 2008
 
Air Force brass ensemble to present concert
Brass in Blue, a pioneering symphonic brass ensemble presented by the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band, will perform in concert at Northwestern College’s Christ Chapel on Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m.
Aug 18, 2008
 
Article by professor and alumna published in journal
An article by Dr. Jennifer Feenstra, assistant professor of psychology, and Amanda Brouwer '07, was published in the summer issue of the Journal of Psychology and Theology.
Aug 18, 2008
 
Edman chairs APA Continuing Education Committee
Dr. Sally Oakes Edman, director of Northwestern’s Wellness Center, is serving as the 2008 chairperson of the Continuing Education Committee of the American Psychological Association.
Aug 18, 2008
 
Northwestern receives Humanities Iowa grant
Northwestern has received a $3,000 grant from Humanities Iowa to bring storyteller Antonio Sacre to campus during the Orange City Area Hispanic Festival Sept. 16–20.
Aug 15, 2008
 
NWC ranked among best by Forbes.com
Northwestern is ranked 211th out of 569 top institutions in a new college ranking by Forbes.com.
Aug 15, 2008
 
NWC welcomes new staff
Two new directors have begun their staff positions this summer.
Aug 14, 2008
 
Seven join faculty
Seven new full-time faculty are preparing to teach at Northwestern as the fall semester nears.
Aug 14, 2008
 
Students benefit from campus renovations
Students will notice several campus improvements when they return for fall semester classes.
Aug 14, 2008
 
Prof and recent grads to present research
Two 2008 graduates will team with Dr. Laird Edman, professor of psychology, to present their research at the American Psychological Association’s national conference.
Aug 11, 2008
 
NWC and Western Iowa Tech to sign articulation agreement
The presidents of Northwestern and Western Iowa Tech Community College will sign an agreement aimed at making it easier for students enrolled in business or elementary education programs at WITCC to complete their bachelor's degree in the same subject areas at NWC.
Aug 4, 2008
 

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