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Phone Home

Friday, October 5, 2018

You're hoping for a phone call. You receive a two-word text from your son or daughter. You're not alone.

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3 Ways to Make Your Career More Satisfying

Friday, October 5, 2018

Are you unhappy at your job, perhaps even miserable? While a job or career change could be an option, there are also a few things you can do at your current workplace to highlight your skills and find greater opportunities for advancement.  1. Repair your work relationshipsYou may not always get...

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How to Network with LinkedIn

Friday, October 5, 2018

LinkedIn is a social media site for professionals who are interested in creating connections with other business professionals. You can connect with job recruiters, previous employment contacts, and learn what exciting new things business are doing a regular basis. It is one of the easiest ways to...

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Veteran Career Resources

Friday, October 5, 2018

The transition from military to civilian life comes with challenges, one being the job search. The military trained you for life in the military. The civilian world is a different ballgame. Our staff can partner with you as you navigate this transition. Career Development is happy to meet with you...

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Writing a Ministry Resume

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

If you are preparing for a career in ministry, know that your resume will be significantly different from a standard business resume. Since you will be ministering to people, most churches want to know who you are as a person rather than just bullet points of previous employers. Here is a helpful...

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Familiarize Yourself with the ACT Layout

Monday, October 1, 2018

Don’t wait until test day to find out what the ACT consists of in terms of layout. Knowing which problems you will need to work on in what order is half the battle, especially if you struggle in certain subjects. If you are a genius in English but can’t do fractions to save your life, then...

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On the Rise: Enrollment’s up for 2018

Friday, September 28, 2018

With the latest class of students, the UNW community is the largest it's been in recent history and growing.

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How to Write a Resume

Friday, September 28, 2018

If you are applying to a job, you will be expected to submit a resume to show you have previous work experience or knowledge in a particular field. Unfortunately, many resumes are never read by any human eyes. Many companies use special computer programs to scan a resume for key words. If the...

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3 Tips to Prepare Yourself for a Career Change

Friday, September 14, 2018

You’ve decided you are ready to change careers. Have you thought about why you want to make the big switch? Perhaps your coworkers are rubbing you the wrong way. Or maybe you’re in a position that has no room for advancement. First, think about what you want to change and see if it is something...

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Is Graduate School Right for Me?

Friday, September 14, 2018

Deciding whether or not to go to graduate school has become a major decision for many recent college graduates. Factors such as lifestyle, career field, cost, and timing all play important roles in this decision. Graduate school can be a fruitful and fulfilling experience, but it is important to...

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UNW Alumnus Serves His Country in the Secret Service

Monday, September 10, 2018

Not everyone is cut out to work for the Department of Homeland Security. Between background checks, physical demands, psychological evaluations, and continuously changing scenarios, most people would never have the stamina or mental fortitude to pass all the tests needed to work for the Secret...

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7 Tips to Use LinkedIn Effectively in Your Job Search

Friday, September 7, 2018

Learn how to use LinkedIn when you are seeking a new job.

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Staying Focused, Standing Firm

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Is your student ready to stay focused? What can you as the parent do to help?

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Vulnerability in Trials: Allison (Young) Lundeen '05

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Authentically sharing life through her proverbs31girl.com blog, Allison's transparency is making an eternal impact.

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Dr. Michael Jacobson Brings Engineering Insight to Northwestern

Friday, August 31, 2018

Dr. Michael Jacobson is a new engineering professor at Northwestern. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience from teaching engineering courses in the Middle East for 20 years. Dr. Jacobson is excited to begin this new chapter in his life at Northwestern. “Northwestern has established an...

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Dr. Jonathan Zderad Visits Chinese Villages

Friday, August 31, 2018

Mathematics professor Dr. Jonathan Zderad spent part of his summer bringing the Scripture to remote villages in China. In June he spent one week with a ministry called Bibles for China. The goal of the ministry is to provide Chinese pastors with Bibles for their congregations. According to the...

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Computer and Science Camp at Northwestern Serves Chinese Students

Friday, August 31, 2018

This summer University of Northwestern hosted a Computer and Science Camp for prospective Chinese students on campus from July 9-13, 2018. Mathematics professor Dr. Jonathan Zderad helped lead the event. The main theme was an introduction to important STEM (science, technology, engineering, and...

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Dr. Kent Kaiser shares Jesus with the First Nations People

Friday, August 31, 2018

This summer was Dr. Kent Kaiser’s 12th mission trip to the far north. He has traveled nine times with a ministry called LAMP (Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots) bringing God’s good news to the aboriginal people in Little Grand Rapids, Manitoba.  The people there are known as...

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Northwestern Prepares Students for Cryptography

Friday, August 31, 2018

In the fall of 2018, Northwestern will offer a new course called Introduction to Cryptography. Mathematics professor Dr. Johnathan Zderad stresses the importance of the course. “Cryptography involves the ethics of what personal information should be private, what information should be privileged,...

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Dr. Richard Lange Leads UNW Piano Institute

Friday, August 31, 2018

On June 25, 2018 students gathered together on campus to make music at the UNW Piano Institute, led by Dr. Richard Lange. The students ranged in age from 11-18 years old and were playing at an intermediate to advanced level. The goal of the Piano Institute was to provide a concentrated week of...

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