Twenty years ago, I was at a fever pitch of excitement, because college debaters I helped coach had stormed through the national tournament all the way to the finals. If they won just once more, they would be crowned national champions. A few hours later, after they lost, we struggled to understand how such a…
Academics
America’s Best Christian Colleges: Northwest Christian University
Northwest Christian University is ranked among the America’s Best Christian Colleges as determined by the 26th Annual National College Survey administered by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. “We are pleased to be included in this prestigious list of Christian institutions of higher education,” said Joseph D. Womack, Ed.D., President of Northwest Christian University. “Being ranked…
Military Chaplain to Speak at NCU
On Nov. 10, 2016, the day before Veterans’ Day, the executive director of the Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission, Chaplain Kal McAlexander, will speak during Thursday Chapel at 11 a.m. in the Morse Event Center at the corner of Alder Street and 11th Avenue in Eugene. Chaplain McAlexander is a retired United States Navy Chaplain with more…
Speech and Debate Team Announces Schedule
Northwest Christian University’s Forensics Team has announced its tournament schedule for the academic school year, according to William Andersen, the University’s forensics coach. “We compete in the Northwest Forensics Conference with many of the top ranked programs in the nation,” said Andersen. “NCU has a strong team that is growing in participation and its competitiveness.”…
Experience Christmas With Northwest Christian University
14th Annual Christmas Concert is Dec. 3 & 4 EUGENE, Ore.—- Experience Christmas, Northwest Christian University’s annual concert to celebrate the Christmas Season with the community in song is Sat., Dec. 3, and Sun. Dec. 4, 2016, in the Morse Event Center on campus at the corner of Alder Street and 11th Avenue in Eugene….
Prof. Johnny Lake Participates in 4j Panel On Race
NCU’s professor in the Teacher Education department, Dr. Johnny Lake, recently participated in a 4j disctrict panel on race. The Register Guard reports here: http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/34921461-75/roosevelt-students-look-at-hot-topics-through-mathematical-lens.html.csp
Prof. Srader Gives KEZI Viewers Insight About Last Clinton-Trump Debate
NCU’s own Dr. Doyle Srader, a Communications professor and speech and debate expert, gives insight about the final Clinton-Trump debate. KEZI reports: http://www.kezi.com/news/Voters_Disinterested_in_Final_Presidential_Debate.html
Dr. Watson Weighs-In on Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize
Dr. James Watson, assistant professor of English, weighs-in on Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize. The Register Guard has the story here: http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/34890794-75/oregon-music-literary-experts-say-bob-dylan-deserving-of-nobel-prize-for-literature.html.csp
Drs. Diffenderfer and Veach Present Case Study at IACBE Assembly
Business professors, Dr. Pete Diffenderfer and Dr. Tim Veach, will present: “Cultivating Global Leadership Skills Through Cultural Exchange: A Case Study on Northwest Christian University-University of Macau Summer Program” to the regional assembly of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education on Oct. 14, 2016 in Spokane, Wash. “This is an exciting opportunity to…
NCU is One of Oregon’s Safest
In case you missed it, NCU is one of Oregon’s safest universities! KEZI reports: http://www.kezi.com/news/New_Report_Ranks_Safest_Colleges_in_Oregon.html