Northwest Christian University has joined the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad initiative to help more college and university students gain international experience through study abroad programs. “Through our new partnership with Generation Study Abroad, Northwest Christian University plans to double its study abroad opportunities for students during the school year and summer,” said…
Students Elect ASNCU Officers
Undergraduates turned out to elect new officers to lead the Associated Students of Northwest Christian University for the 2018-’19 academic year. Taylor Irons, President, a junior interdisciplinary studies major Kevin Kaelin, Vice President for Academics, a junior math major Tomas Carradero, Vice President for Activities, a junior business administration major Jacob Pitts, Vice President for…
Tickets on Sale March 1 for Spring Show: The Prodigal
Tickets go on sale Thurs., March 1, 2018, for Spring Show: The Prodigal, produced by the Northwest Christian University Performing Arts Department. Performances are Sat., April 7, 2018, at 7 PM and Sun., April 8, 2018, at 2:30 PM and 5 PM in the Morse Event Center at the corner of Alder Street and 11th…
NCU First in Oregon to Add Esports to Varsity Roster
Northwest Christian University’s mix of recruits for the 2018-2019 school year will include a new group of student-athletes: Video Gamers. They will comprise the first intercollegiate esports varsity team roster in Oregon. When they sign letters of intent this spring and begin play in Fall 2018, they will be Beacons. “NCU is excited to add…
Marathon Monday: NCU Corporate Wellness Challengers
As published on KEZI 9 on February 26, 2018. Many people set a personal goal of finishing a 5K, a full or half marathon. Some train on their own, others with a friend, and friends may just be their co-workers. A group of students, faculty, alumni, and friends from Northwest Christian University have their sights…
Missions Auction For Student Mission Trips is March 2
Tickets are available now for the annual Missions Auction to support student mission trips. The Missions Auction is Friday, March 2, at 7 pm in the Morse Event Center on campus. “The Missions Auction is an important opportunity for the community to learn about the mission work our students do around the globe and a…
Employees Shining in the Community
Two Northwest Christian University employees have been named to leadership positions with organizations serving the local business and arts community. Kassia Galick, Assistant Director of Admissions, Bilingual, is the 2018 Co-Chair of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professional Summit. It is Galick’s third-year involved in the summit. In anticipation of 500 or more…
Enrollment Underway for New MEd
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities has approved NCU’s new Master of Education program. The MEd provides a pathway for highly qualified educators to earn a master’s degree in education with an additional endorsement in special education, physical education, or English to Speakers of Other Languages. The program is also available to NCU undergraduate…
NCU Hosts David Crowder April 19
David Crowder, one of the biggest names in contemporary Christian music, has announced his American Prodigal Tour 3.0 will make a concert stop in Eugene at Northwest Christian University’s Morse Event Center on, Thurs., April 19, 2018. Tickets go on sale at 10 AM, Fri., Feb. 23, 2018, at https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1647159 More information about David Crowder,…
Gerlach Wins 56th Annual Bash-Whisler Bible Reading Contest
Jesse Gerlach, a first-year biology and music major from Medford, Oregon, won the 2018 Bash-Whisler Bible Reading Contest on Thurs., Feb. 8, 2018. Students from all majors are encouraged to enter the annual contest. Established 56 years ago, student entrants select two passages of scripture, one from the Old Testament, to read aloud, and another…