| Northwestern launches emergency alert system |
| Northwestern has launched a campus-wide desktop security notification system, NWC Alert. |
| Aug 29, 2008 |
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| 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 |
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| Homecoming to include hoedown and barbecue |
| Northwestern will celebrate Homecoming Sept. 26 and 27 with numerous family-friendly activities. |
| Aug 28, 2008 |
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| Theatre Patrons begin membership drive |
| Northwestern College Theatre Patrons’ annual membership drive is under way. |
| Aug 28, 2008 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Students aid community through O-Serve |
| New students will participate in a variety of area service projects on Aug. 25. |
| Aug 22, 2008 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| NWC welcomes new staff |
| Two new directors have begun their staff positions this summer. |
| Aug 14, 2008 |
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| Seven join faculty |
| Seven new full-time faculty are preparing to teach at Northwestern as the fall semester nears. |
| Aug 14, 2008 |
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| Students benefit from campus renovations |
| Students will notice several campus improvements when they return for fall semester classes. |
| Aug 14, 2008 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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