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NEWS Faculty
Cassandra Bechard, Director of Bands, Named to Yamaha 40 Under 40 List
Former UNW faculty member and academic administrator Barb Lindman was honored as part of a ceremony that commemorated National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
NEWS Community
Northwestern showcases comprehensive student life experience through first-person view drone video
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul premiered a first-person drone video on Wednesday, showcasing various segments of student life that contribute to the overall UNW experience.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
NEWS Music
For UNW Music & Theatre Groups, the Show Goes On
Despite a global pandemic, University of Northwestern music and theatre groups have and are scheduled to continue producing well-attended events that both account for the safety of participants and spectators, and…
Monday, November 16, 2020
BLOG Alumni, Music
Q&A: April Fredrick – Alumni Honoree 2019
Dr. April Fredrick ’02 visited campus during Homecoming Week to be honored with a 2019 Alumni Honoree Music & Theatre Hall of Recognition award. While here, the internationally acclaimed soprano sang with…
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
BLOG Faculty
Dr. Kristen Bugos Brings Her Love of Music to the Classroom
A new face has joined the Northwestern community. Dr. Kristen Bugos is sharing the joy of music with music education majors. Previously she worked as the Coordinator of Music Education at a small Christian college in…
Thursday, August 30, 2018
BLOG Alumni
Encouraging Students to Stay Salty: An Interview with Jodi Richert ‘92
Jodi Richert ’92 is currently a Lead Program Manager at Target, a member of the UNW Alumni Council and President’s Advisory Council, and an actively engaged alumna.
Friday, April 27, 2018
BLOG Community
Seeking Faithful Creativity
Is there a difference between being a Christian artist and a Christian who creates art? We look to Jesus’s example as we explore faith’s impact on creativity.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
BLOG Academics
Dance Minor Opens New Opportunities at UNW and Beyond
The Department of Music and Theater has added a dance minor to its academic program.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
BLOG Faculty
View from the Choir Loft: What Liturgy Taught Me about Worship
For the past few months, I have had the privilege of being a professional singer with the Schola Cantorum of the Cathedral of Saint Paul here in Minnesota’s beautiful capital city. More than simply a choir, the Schola…
Sunday, May 1, 2016