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Northwestern's DeWitt Theatre Arts Center has racked up three awards this year.

"Kin," by Northwestern theatre professor Jeff Barker, has been honored as a finalist in the national Arlin G. Meyer Prize competition.

Northwestern’s admissions website has been ranked among the best in the country by the National Research Center for College & University Admissions (NRCCUA).

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.

Two new vice presidents joined Northwestern’s leadership team during the summer. Dr. John Brogan, a member of Northwestern’s religion faculty since 1997, is serving as vice president for student development. Dr. Jasper Lesage, dean of social sciences at Dordt College since 1990, is serving as vice president for academic affairs.

Northwestern will honor three distinguished alumni on Friday, Sept. 30, during the college’s Homecoming festivities.

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.

Dr. Jackie Smallbones, professor of religion and Christian education, has been appointed to the Marvin and Jerene DeWitt Endowed Religion Professorship.

Nine new full-time faculty members at Northwestern are preparing for the Aug. 23 start of the fall semester.

Several Northwestern staff members are in new roles as the fall semester approaches.