Wisdom

New Beacons Shine – Kinkade Barreiro

Name: Kinkade Barreiro Year: Freshman Hometown: Puyallup, Wash. High School: Rogers High School Major: Undecided Why did you choose NCU?  I wanted to find a faith-based community that allows me to play soccer and pursue a university degree. What do you look forward to this first year on campus?  I want to become comfortable with…

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New Beacons Shine – Keri Schwarz

Name: Keri Schwarz Year: Junior Hometown: Twin Falls, Idaho High School: Canyon Ridge High School Transfer: Blue Mountain Community College Major: Exercise Science Why did you choose NCU?  I love the area.  Both my parents went to a private Christian university.  So coming to NCU was a big deal for my family. What do you look forward to…

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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  

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Prof. Srader Grades Presidential Debates

Professor and experienced speech and debate coach, Dr. Doyle Srader, gives recent Presidential debates a grade. Story from KVAL News: http://kval.com/news/local/local-experts-say-connecting-to-the-audience-and-camera-makes-a-difference-in-debates  

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New Beacons Shine – Kayla Olson

Name: Kayla Olson Year: Freshman Hometown: Springfield, Ore. High School: Thurston High School (Oregon) Major: Teacher Education Why did you choose NCU?  I chose NCU because it is close to home.  I have been around campus my whole life.  I feel like I grew up with NCU. What do you look forward to this first year…

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New Beacons Shine – Kaleb Miles

Name: Kaleb Miles Year: Freshman Hometown: Puyallup, Wash. High School: Rogers High School Major: Biology   Why did you choose NCU?  I chose NCU because I have the opportunity to play soccer. The small university environment impressed me during my visit.  Everyone wanted to know me. People were genuine and cared.  It is a great Christian…

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New Beacons Shine – Justus Willis

Name:  Justus Willis Year: Freshman Hometown:  Mt. Juliet, Tennessee High School: Mt. Juliet Christian Academy Major: Business or Communications Why did you choose NCU?  It is cool to go to school where my dad went to college.  I like the small-feel, the community atmosphere, as oppose to what you might find on a much larger…

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Dr. O’Casey to Speak at Christ & Cascadia Conference

Dr. Terrence O’Casey, Associate Professor of Christian Ministry and Bible, is among the scholars, ministry leaders, and culture-makers from Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia who will present papers and lead discussion groups during the Christ & Cascadia Conference in Seattle, Oct. 14-16, 2016. “I am pleased to participate in this important conference that explores…

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New Beacons Shine – Jane Taimalie

Name: Jane Taimalie Year: Freshman Hometown: American Samoa High School: Catuna High School Major: Counseling Why did you choose NCU?  NCU is a church school.  It is good fit me academically and spiritually. What do you look forward to this first year on campus? I look forward to meeting other students and introducing them to…

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ASNCU Elects Officers

The Associated Students of Northwest Christian University have elected officers for the 2016-’17 school year.  With an objective to encourage students academically, spiritually and socially, ASNCU is the official student organization that represents undergraduates in University affairs involving administration, faculty, and staff. Austin Dame ’17,President Business Administration, Harrisburg, Ore. Katelin Downes’18, Controller Teacher Education, Pleasant…

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