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…
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…
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…
Dr. Lindsay Elected to European Evangelistic Society (EES) Board of Directors
Dennis R. Lindsay, Dr. Theol., Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Northwest Christian University has been elected to the board of directors of the European Evangelistic Society (EES). Established in the years following WWII, the EES is actively involved in New Testament research at The Institute for the Study of…
New Beacons Shine – Gunnar Lassen
Name: Gunnar Lassen Year: Freshman Hometown: Eugene, Ore. High School: Crow High School Major: Teacher Education Why did you choose NCU? I choose NCU because my family went to school here. I am a third generation NCU student. I like the small university community. What do you look forward to this first year on campus?…
New Beacons Shine – Guilherme Almeida
Name: Guilherme Almeida Year: Freshman Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil High School: Springfield High School (Oregon) Major: Business Why did you choose NCU? I chose NCU because it is close to Springfield. It is a small school and you get to know your professors. I really like the soccer coach Bennie Flores. What do you look…
New Beacons Shine – Devin Weise
Name: Devin Weise Year: Sophomore Hometown: Springfield, Ore. High School: Springfield High School Transfer: Lane Community College Major: Bible & Theology Why did you choose NCU? I picked NCU because that is where my parents and grandmother went to college. It felt like a great fit. The Lord called me to NCU. What do you look forward…
New Beacons Shine – Caitlyn Sims
Name: Caitlyn Sims Year: Junior Hometown: Eugene High School: Lane Community College Major: Youth Ministry Why did you choose NCU? My dad is an Alum and was NCU’s registrar a few years ago. What do you look forward to this first year on campus? I am excited about NCU’s positive environment. What do you want…
New Beacons Shine – Abby Spencer
Name: Abby Spencer Year: Freshman Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. High School: Shadow Mountain High School Major: Communications Why did you choose NCU? I picked NCU because when I visited campus people were so friendly that I fell I love with the campus. I like the Christian aspect of the education. What do you look forward…