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BLOG Faculty
Managing Conflict in Ministry
How does my ability to handle conflict well impact my ability to live out my calling? In this article, Dr. Megan Brown, Associate Professor of Christian Ministries, discusses tools for handling conflict and…
Monday, February 17, 2020
NEWS Academics
New 3D Digital Cadaver Lab Provides Access to Hundreds of Human Specimens at the Touch of a Finger
Students at University of Northwestern now have access to one of the most state-of-the art human anatomy labs in the state of Minnesota. With the touch of a finger, students can digitally dissect and study hundreds of…
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
BLOG Academics, Faculty
The Art of Beginning: 5 Ways to Invigorate Your Writing
I love a story from the book Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland. A ceramics teacher divided pottery students into two groups—one that had to make as many pots as possible and another that had to make the best…
Friday, January 31, 2020
NEWS Academics, Career & Leadership Development
UNW Junior Steps into a Competitive Internship for the 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session
Junior History major Luke LeBrun secured a competitive internship with the Minnesota State Senate for the 2020 legislative session. This is the second consecutive year a University of Northwestern – St. Paul student…
Friday, January 31, 2020
BLOG Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Introducing the McDermotts
Abbie (Nelson) ’19 and Jake ’19 McDermott are new to the Alumni family, graduating from Northwestern just this past December. If graduation wasn’t a busy enough time, the McDermotts planned their wedding for the…
Thursday, January 30, 2020
BLOG Academics
Around the World in 62 Days
On January 3, 2020, 11 students, two professors, and one additional chaperone are embarking on Northwestern’s Intercultural Internship. They will travel to Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan, finishing…
Friday, January 3, 2020
BLOG Academics, College Preparation
Advice from Adult Students on Returning to the Classroom
Many adults struggle with the thought of going back to school. They know more education can mean a higher earning potential, but allowing themselves to take a leap of faith can often feel overwhelming. University of…
Saturday, December 28, 2019
NEWS Alumni, Music
UNW Grad Breathes Life into Local High School Music Program
UNW Academy of Music has been selected for the 2019 Best of St. Paul Award in the Music School category by the St. Paul Award Program.
Friday, December 20, 2019
NEWS Music
UNW Academy of Music Receives 2019 Best of St. Paul Award
UNW Academy of Music has been selected for the 2019 Best of St. Paul Award in the Music School category by the St. Paul Award Program.
Friday, December 20, 2019
BLOG Parents
Good Grief
The song written for the timeless TV special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, goes on to say, “Happiness and cheer, fun for all that children call their favorite time of year.” I beg to differ. Presuming it is a joyous,…
Monday, December 2, 2019
BLOG Academics, Faculty
Pursue Christ. Pursue Craft.
We live in an unprecedented time; a very exciting time. We can communicate across the world in seconds and this offers a great opportunity for us. It is well documented that all electronic media influences American…
Monday, November 18, 2019
BLOG Community
Thankful
Each morning, a peaceful quiet lingers before the sun rises over campus—even though a wealth of activity has already begun. In the pre-dawn dark, mops are swishing, hash browns sizzling, dishes clinging, chairs…
Monday, November 18, 2019
BLOG Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Kristina Siemens
This year Northwestern honored Kristina Siemens as the Women’s Athletic Hall of Fame Award winner. Northwestern recognized Kristina on her athletic achievements and the evidence of a continuing commitment to Christ,…
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
BLOG Parents
To Tell the Truth
I admit I am wary of actions that put me in physical danger. I am sitting in the urgent care lobby, waiting and writing while my husband is getting stitches on a couple of good-sized gashes. He’s a handy guy with a…
Monday, November 4, 2019
BLOG Faculty
Who am I?
How does understanding who you are impact your ability to live out your calling? Dr. Megan Brown, associate Professor of Christian Ministries, explores how understanding who we truly are and fixing our identity in…
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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 Parents
Try This At Home
I admit I am wary of actions that put me in physical danger. I am sitting in the urgent care lobby, waiting and writing while my husband is getting stitches on a couple of good-sized gashes. He’s a handy guy with a…
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
NEWS Academics, Faculty
UNW Students Walk the Red Carpet with Professor Ann Sorenson at the 2019 Burbank International Film Festival
Original short film “My First Funeral,” produced by UNW students and Professor Ann Sorenson, received a semifinalist screening in the Comedy/New Media program at the 2019 Burbank International Film Festival in September.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
NEWS Academics, Faculty
Four New Faculty Join University of Northwestern
University of Northwestern welcomes four new full-time faculty to the College of Arts & Humanities and the College of Behavioral & Natural Sciences. Among this new cohort of faculty members are three UNW alumni.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
BLOG Parents
WITH or WITHOUT?
Is it just our human nature to focus on our lack instead of our gain? Even if we make change in our diet to improve our health, we think about what favorite food we are giving up to reach our weight loss goal. Why is…
Friday, August 30, 2019
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