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August 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

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

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

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

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

Seven join faculty
Seven new full-time faculty are preparing to teach at Northwestern as the fall semester nears.
Aug 14

NWC welcomes new staff
Two new directors have begun their staff positions this summer.
Aug 14

Students benefit from campus renovations
Students will notice several campus improvements when they return for fall semester classes.
Aug 14

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

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


July 2008
Professor contributes to Batman philosophy book
Dr. Randy Jensen, associate professor of philosophy, is the author of a chapter in “Batman and Philosophy: The Dark Knight of the Soul,” a new volume in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series.
Jul 30

Athletic website wins national award
Northwestern’s athletics website tied for second place in the 2007–08 NAIA-SIDA publications contest.
Jul 21

Student center design wins awards
The renovation of Northwestern's Rowenhorst Student Center (RSC) has received several awards this summer.
Jul 15

Iowa Private College Week set for Aug. 4-8
Northwestern College invites prospective students and their parents to visit campus during Iowa Private College Week, Aug. 4-8.
Jul 14



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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

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


Northwestern named among Best in Midwest
Northwestern College is among 159 institutions named as "Best in the Midwest" by the Princeton Review.
Jul 30

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


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

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


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