Posts tagged ‘North Park’

Briefs: Covenanter Awarded, NPU Concert, Conference Office Moves

Mason City Covenanter Named Distinguished Citizen

MASON CITY, IA (October 4, 2011) – The Mason City Chamber of Commerce presented Jim FitzPatrick, a member of First Covenant Church, with its Distinguished Citizen Award during the organization’s annual meeting last Thursday. Continue Reading »

Free Webinar Thursday on Church Intern Programs

CHICAGO, IL (September 20, 2011) – A free webinar on developing an internship program within churches will be hosted by the Center for Youth Ministry Studies at North Park University. Continue Reading »

North Park Soccer Garners Top 10 Ranking

CHICAGO, IL (September 15, 2011) – For the second time in two years, the North Park University Vikings men’s soccer team is ranked among the nation’s Top 10 Division III teams as determined by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Continue Reading »

Vikings Sports Season Off to Good Start

CHICAGO, IL (September 13, 2011) – In a battle between two of the nation’s best Division III men’s soccer teams, North Park tied University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1-1 after 90 minutes of regulation and two overtime periods Saturday afternoon. Continue Reading »

Longenecker, Williamson to Present Lund Lectures

CHICAGO, IL (September 13, 2011) – Scholars Bruce Longenecker and Hugh G.M. Williamson will be the speakers at North Park Theological Seminary’s Lund Lectures September 28-29. Continue Reading »

Nursing Simulation Lab Opens at North Park University

CHICAGO, IL (September 12, 2011) – North Park University opened its state-of-the-art nursing simulation laboratory this week, enabling students in nursing and other disciplines to practice critical skills in a simulated, safe learning environment. Continue Reading »

Vikings Soccer Upends Dominican, Football Team Wins

CHICAGO, IL (September 9, 2011) – North Park University’s men’s soccer and football teams posted impressive victories this past weekend. Meanwhile, the women’s soccer and volleyball teams struggled. Continue Reading »

Record Fall Enrollment at North Park University

CHICAGO, IL (August 29, 2011) – North Park University President David Parkyn encouraged new students to “find your voice” as the university opened the 2011-2012 academic year during its annual “Welcome Convocation” last Wednesday. Continue Reading »

North Park Joins Others in President’s Challenge

WASHINGTON, DC (August 10, 2011) – Leaders from North Park University joined representatives of other higher education institutions and representatives of the Obama administration August 3 for the kickoff of the President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge. Continue Reading »

Briefs: Cardinal George to Lecture, Youth Help Following Fire

CHICAGO, IL (August 8, 2011) – Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago, will present the 11th Annual Kermit Zarley Lecture at North Park University on October 11. Continue Reading »