Service

Stead Halstead, Northwest Christian University’s director of information technology, received the President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance and Campus Leadership during the 117th Commencement held in the Morse Events Center on Sat., May 7, 2016. “The President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance and Campus Leadership is awarded annually to the staff member who daily demonstrates…

Here are two reflections from students currently on the Mexico mission trip: Today we visited Campo de Fe. This place was a men’s rehab center that we went and did multiple things with them. We sang a couple of songs with them, we played a lot of bingo, and finally, we prayed over them. I…

Recently, our team of students, faculty, and staff left for Cambodia for our mission 2016 trip. Here’s an update from our Professor of Speech and Communications, Dr. Doyle Srader: Cambodia, Day 1   My feet are on Cambodian soil. I’ve met several Cambodian people, nearly all women, and started the work of trying to tune…

As soon as the semester ends Fri., May 7, many Northwest Christian University students are headed to the airport. On May 8, 12 NCU students and staff will travel to Cambodia for three weeks to join NCU alums Melissa and Matthew Stock and Agape International Missions in their work to combat human trafficking. There are…

Raechel Warren, a sophomore from Roseburg, Oregon, was recently crowned Miss Douglas County. “I am so honored and excited to be a recipient of such an esteemed titled,” sad Warren, a 2014 Roseburg High School graduate.  “I can’t wait to represent and serve the county and town where I grew up.” A past winner of…

Catholic Community Services of Lane County recognized Northwest Christian University students, faculty and staff for their generosity and work to fill collection bins on campus with new and gently used winter clothes and linens for community members experiencing poverty or homelessness. “I am proud how our campus comes together to support our neighbors in need through…

Northwest Christian University students will hit the streets on Saturday, April 2, 2016, armed with 150 sandwiches, open ears, and warm hearts when they serve lunch to homeless men, women, and families living in Eugene’s downtown. “Meeting homeless men and women where they are in their journey helps our students break down barriers and debunk…

From traditional students in our undergraduate program to those studying online or in a graduate program to faculty and staff members, NCU veterans were called together today to be recognized and honored for their military service. The event opened with a flag ceremony and pledge of allegiance led by a troop of boy scouts. Michael…

Just days before students return to campus for the fall semester, the campus fire pit project has officially been completed. The project was commissioned and funded this past spring at the request of the Associated Students of Northwest Christian University (ASNCU). “Students take advantage of small group meeting spaces” says Michael Fuller, vice president for…