Here is my “story” for the past two days. Yesterday we visited a men’s rehab and it was great to see how the broken people have been restored by God’s love. Some were killers, some were robbers, some were drug addicts, and some were all three. What was great to see was when we sang…
NCU Faithful Service Awards
Northwest Christian University’s All Employee Recognition Luncheon was held on Wed., May 11, 2016, in the Quad during lunchtime. Awards were presented by Dr. Joseph E. Womack, Ed.D. and members of the Cabinet for staff and faculty who have worked at NCU for one, five, 10, 15, 20, and 30 years. After an opening prayer…
Halstead Recognized For Campus Leadership
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…
Kaelin Receives President’s Award
Dr. Brian Kaelin, Ed.D. received the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership during Northwest Christian University’s 117th Commencement on Sat., May 7, 2016, in the Morse Event Center on campus. “The President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership honors the faculty member who is not only an excellent teacher but also a…
Kaelin & Coburn Receive Student Awards at Commencement
Seniors Emily Kaelin and Hans Coburn received Northwest Christian University’s highest student honors for academic achievement and leadership during the 117th Commencement on May 7, 2016, in the Morse Events Center on campus. Kaelin received the President’s Scholastic Award for the highest cumulative grade point average with at least 61 credit hours earn at NCU. …
Mexico Mission Trip Day 1 Reflections
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…
Cambodia Day 1
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…
Daughter, Father Prepare to Graduate Together at Northwest Christian University
HARRISBURG — When trying on your cap and gown and getting ready for one of the biggest moments of your young life, graduating from college, it’s always important to make sure dad’s cap and gown fits, too. Wait. What? Madison Reed, 21, laughed when asked her response four years ago when her father, William Reed,…
Baccalaureate Speakers Announced
Northwest Christian University’s graduating seniors, their family, and friends as well as the entire campus community are invited to attend Baccalaureate on Friday, May 6, 2016, at 7:30 PM in the Ross Evans Chapel. Tickets are not required to attend the service. Baccalaureate is a traditional service celebrating graduating seniors. Scheduled a few days before…
Global Mission Beacons: Follow Their Blog
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…