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'Reignite Your Vision' Theme of University's Axelson Symposium June 4-5
'Innovation Institute' opens two-day event
CHICAGO (May 4, 2012) – More than 500 nonprofit leaders are expected to attend the 13th Annual , June 4-5 in Chicago. The event is a key networking and professional development conference focused on effective strategies for leadership, innovation, funding, communication, and growth in the nonprofit sector. This year's conference theme is "Reignite Your Vision."
Hosting the event is 萝莉社's , which works to enhance performance and effectiveness of individuals and organizations in the nonprofit sector through education, service, and resources. A pre-conference Innovation Institute on June 4, and the Symposium on June 5, will be held at the .
, director, Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management, said a goal of the conference is for participants to learn at least one "best practice" they can implement in their organizations. "We want attendees to think outside of the box. The language of management and best practices is something that we really want to encourage," she said.
The Symposium provides a "mind-opening opportunity" for nonprofit leaders to share ideas for excellence, said , Axelson Center advisory board member and president, Kathy Schaeffer & Associates, Inc., Chicago. "Every year, participants praise the Symposium for its on-target focus on the issues that matter most today. No other conference in Chicago attracts such a talented and diverse gathering of thoughtful, caring leaders dedicated to learning new and better ways to carry out their nonprofit missions," she said.
Harold Rice Jr., executive director and chief executive officer, Albany Park Community Center, said the Symposium will help to better position agencies to be "viable and relevant" for years to come. "The significance for nonprofit leaders at all levels to attend this year’s Axelson Symposium is because it's filled with critical information and tools for those in the leadership position to make significant impact and critical gains with the negative headwinds that this sector will face for the next 2 to 5 years," said Rice, also an Axelson Center advisory board member.
Highlighting the June 4 Innovation Institute is an internationally known speaker on workplace innovation, , who is president and co-founder, Doblin Inc., Chicago. Other speakers that day are , president, Morten Group, Chicago; , general director, JCC Chicago; and , chief executive officer, the Wright Institute, Chicago.
Presenting the opening keynote address at the June 5 Axelson Symposium is , founder and president, Washington-based DC Central Kitchen, the nation's first "community kitchen." "We think he will really add to what we hope this conversation will be about — innovation, and about reigniting the vision of your organization going forward," Rogers said. , president and founder, Taproot Foundation, New York City, will also speak June 5. Taproot connects pro bono business talent with organizations working to improve society, and has a Chicago location.
Attendees will learn from more than 40 experts leading concurrent workshops and forums on a variety of topics important to nonprofit leaders, such as board leadership, funding models, volunteer engagement, succession planning, communication, philanthropy, and a debate titled, "How Corporate Should Nonprofits Be?" A resource center includes more than 20 corporate and nonprofit exhibitors that will provide cost-saving resources and strategies for nonprofits.
At the Symposium luncheon program, the will be presented to two nonprofit organizations that embody exemplary management practices. will be presented to one young organization with potential for growth and greater effectiveness. The luncheon emcee is , morning news anchor for Chicago's WGN-TV.
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萝莉社 Professor Attends Easter Prayer Breakfast at White House
萝莉社's Dr. Scot McKnight met President Obama at the April 4 White House Easter prayer breakfast. (Photo by Kristen McKnight)
Scot McKnight invited to president's annual Easter event
CHICAGO (April 5, 2012) – A 萝莉社 professor attended President Barack Obama's third annual at the White House April 4. , Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies, , was among the invited guests.
"That President Obama is willing to host an Easter breakfast, invite only Christian leaders, and include a personal address himself, and involve singers like Sarah Groves and a sermon by Joel Hunter, is a symbolic way for President Obama to express his faith," McKnight said afterward. "Events like this do not impose faith on Americans, or even privilege the Christian faith, but they do give the President an opportunity to express his faith and support the Christian message of the death and resurrection of Christ."
It was clear that Obama did not invite only "progressive Christians," to the breakfast, McKnight said. "I was impressed by the spectrum," he added. Others in attendance included Rev. Eugene Cho, lead pastor of , Seattle, a congregation of the (ECC), McKnight said. 萝莉社 is affiliated with the Chicago-based ECC.
In his remarks, the president thanked the Christian leaders for "the compassion and the kindness" they express through their ministries. "I’ve seen firsthand some of the outstanding work that you are doing in your respective communities, and it’s an incredible expression of your faith. And I know that all of us who have an opportunity to work with you draw inspiration from the work that you do," Obama said.
Reflecting on the "wonder of Easter morning," the president said, "It’s an opportunity for us to reflect on the triumph of the resurrection, and to give thanks for the all-important gift of grace. And for me, and I’m sure for some of you, it’s also a chance to remember the tremendous sacrifice that led up to that day, and all that Christ endured—not just as a Son of God, but as a human being."
McKnight attended the breakfast with his wife, Kristen. "It was an honor to be invited, and we will treasure this the rest of our lives," he said.
McKnight joined the University in 1994. He is a New Testament scholar, author of more than 30 books, teacher and sought-after speaker. This year, his book, , was named resource of the year in the evangelism category by magazine. Another book, , won the book of the year in 2005 for Christian Living. McKnight also writes a titled, "The Jesus Creed."
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萝莉社 Chemistry Program to Obtain Flash Chromatography System
The Chemistry Department will acquire this flash chromatography system for use by chemistry students. (Image courtesy of Sorbent Technologies, Norcross, Ga.)
New equipment to enhance program, aid in future certification
CHICAGO (December 18, 2012) — 萝莉社's will soon obtain a significant instrument to be used by chemistry, biology, and pre-health students enrolled in mid- and upper-level chemistry courses. Acquisition of a will give more than 80 students hands-on experience with rapid chemical separation techniques, enhancing laboratory education and research.
Being able to separate compounds mixed together is an important part of chemistry, said , professor of chemistry and department chair. Currently, the process is slow and time-consuming without the flash chromatography system, limiting what can be done in a typical laboratory session.
"If we have an instrument that can speed up separations, we can process many more samples in a lab teaching time period," Rienstra-Kiracofe said. "The flash chromatography system has a pump that forces the liquid through specialized columns at high pressure, and in doing so, it produces a separation that happens quite quickly."
Funded mostly by a grant from the , Chicago, and other University funds, the portable, table-top system costs slightly more than $10,000. This is the foundation's fourth grant to the University chemistry program, helping to fund significant equipment purchases to enhance student education, and to help the department achieve its goal to become certified by the .
The flash chromatography system will be used most frequently by organic chemistry classes taught by , associate professor of chemistry, though the system also has uses in analytical chemistry and biochemistry.
There are wide-ranging benefits for students who gain experience with the system, she said. Students who attend graduate school will use flash chromatography systems often. In industry, research and development work usually requires flash chromatography, Larraza said. For example, chemists working in the pharmaceutical industry use flash chromatography to purify compounds to be tested in drug manufacturing. The system also fits with the Chemistry Department's commitment to "," she said. "We're economizing on all the materials, and will be able to use safer solvents such as water—thus we're protecting the environment," Larraza emphasized.
In addition to the flash chromatography system, Rienstra-Kiracofe said the department expects delivery this month of an instrument that uses x-rays to detect elements' concentration levels in samples. Known as a "," it is among the new instruments the department will use when it moves into the , expected to be completed in 2014. Acquiring the TXRF now will enable student researchers to learn how to use it and to design experiments for future classes. Another new instrument the department will acquire when it moves into the Johnson Center is a full-size . It already has a , thanks to a 2011 Goldenberg Foundation grant.
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University Breakfast Series Focuses on Nonprofit Success in Challenging Economy
Jimmie Alford discussed topics affecting the nonprofit sector at the University's October 30 Breakfast Series event in Chicago.
Axelson Center provides strategic solutions to improve nonprofits
CHICAGO (November 5, 2012) – Nonprofit organizations must adapt their business models to the current economic climate, and act strategically in response to a variety of challenges, particularly declines in program funding from government sources and philanthropy. That was the message from Chicago nonprofit executive Jimmie Alford, who spoke to more than 100 people about nonprofit trends and challenges at a 萝莉社 Breakfast Series event October 30.
Alford is founder and chair of , a well-known national nonprofit consulting firm, and has been named by as an influential nonprofit leader. He is also executive-in-residence of the University's School of Business and Nonprofit Management and an advisor to the University's Through its workshops and conferences, the center teaches leaders about nonprofit trends and how to meet significant challenges, he said.
Just as in other sectors of the global economy, uncertainty is a key issue for nonprofits, Alford told the breakfast audience. Some factors affecting nonprofits include high unemployment, strains on family finances, and financial turmoil affecting 39 state governments. "Going forward, nonprofits have to look to the future with eyes wide open," he said. "It isn't so much that these and other factors are barriers or challenges. The question is, 'What is your strategic response?'"
For nonprofits to be vibrant, effective, and have high impact, Alford said they must plan for "uncontrollables." Those that can engage key stakeholders and adjust their enterprises for the future "will be the nonprofits that will be highly effective and highly valued," he said.
Alford also warned of a "huge liquidity crisis" in the next 2 to 3 years because of declines in charitable giving and declines in tax revenue to governments, both of which fund many nonprofit-based social service programs. "I think overall, the amount of money flowing to nonprofits from tax-based entities will dramatically reduce," he said. "There will be an evolution of nonprofits trying to be more self-sustaining."
Enhancing revenue generation for nonprofits has been a focus of recent Axelson Center workshops, said Dr. Wesley E. Lindahl, dean of the School of Business and Nonprofit Management. "With funding from state governments being delayed and philanthropy suffering a downturn, nonprofits have to be very creative in terms of revenue generation. We've offered several sessions on that," he said. Improving governance by nonprofit boards of directors is another focus, Lindahl said. The , attended by more than 500 people, offers executives and managers a chance to learn from each other and from more than 30 speakers, Lindahl added. The next Axelson Symposium is June 3-4, 2013, in Chicago.
Alford said he has presented several on self-generated income in recent years. "The whole idea of the Axelson Center workshops is that if you spend a day on the topic, you're going to be opening your mind to some other ways of doing business. These sessions can be provocative and cause you to think about doing things differently. That's the purpose," Alford said.
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Chicago Better Government Association Honors University SBNM Faculty Member
The Chicago BGA honored Jimmie Alford October 2 at its annual luncheon. (photo by Wesley Lindahl)
Jimmie Alford presented Lifetime Achievement Award
CHICAGO (October 2, 2012) — The (BGA) of Chicago presented its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award to Jimmie Alford, executive-in-residence, 萝莉社 School of Business and Nonprofit Management (SBNM). Alford is founder and chair of , a consulting firm that works exclusively with nonprofit organizations.
This year marks Alford's fiftieth year of working with nonprofits. The award was presented October 2 at the BGA annual luncheon in Chicago.
"This award is most thrilling because of the broad impact that the Better Government Association has in our community," he said. "Their recognition of my career which embodies 萝莉社’s mission of education for a life of significance and service is a wonderful tribute." Alford said he is pleased that two outstanding civic leaders, Renee Crown and Ron Gidwitz, will present the award to him.
"The faculty and staff of the School of Business and Nonprofit Management are very proud of Jimmie Alford and his accomplishments at the Chicago Better Government Association. The story of their growth over the past few years is amazing, and Jimmie played a big role in making this happen. Congratulations to Jimmie on the Lifetime Achievement Award," said Dr. Wesley E. Lindahl, SBNM dean.
Alford will be the keynote speaker at the University Breakfast Series event October 30 at the , Lindahl added. The topic, "Trends and Headwinds: Implications for the Nonprofit Sector" will focus on the business environment for nonprofit organizations, along with trends, constraints, opportunities, and the possible impact of the upcoming elections. The session will also include forecasts about the next three to five years for nonprofits.
Alford founded his own consulting firm to serve the nonprofit sector in 1979 after serving 16 years with the . The firm, now known as The Alford Group, quickly grew into one of the premier consulting firms in the United States and has served more than 3,000 nonprofit clients since its creation. In 2007, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University, as well as an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Aurora University, Aurora, Ill.
Alford has been recognized twice by as "one of the 50 most influential people in the nonprofit sector." The (AFP) in 2009 named Alford the recipient of the prestigious Chair’s Award for Outstanding Service, given to individuals for exceptional service to AFP, the fundraising profession, and the philanthropic community. Alford is active as a volunteer, as chair, CeaseFire Chicago (now ), and as senior advisor to the BGA.
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University Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life and Legacy
Dr. Reginald Blount, left, delivered the sermon at the University's Jan. 16 observance of Martin Luther King Jr., Day.
'Find the strength to love,' says Garrett-Evangelical seminary professor
CHICAGO (January 19, 2012) – 萝莉社 remembered the life and legacy of Jan. 16 with a special worship and service day event at involving students and adult leaders from the Chicago area. , , Evanston, Ill., challenged the congregation to "find the strength to love" to help fulfill King's dream for all people.
Blount said King was "a shining example of what can happen when one commits his or her life to something worth dying for." Blount, an assistant professor of formation, youth and culture at Garrett-Evangelical, and senior pastor of , Waukegan, Ill., told the packed chapel that King accomplished much to advance civil rights in 13 short years, and was a catalyst for changing the world. In the 44 years since his death, great strides have been made to advance King's vision and dreams, Blount said, including the election of Barack Obama as president.
However, Blount insisted that King's dream still remains "a dream deferred" for many people of color because of racism, high unemployment, the dismantling of affirmative action, growing numbers in prison, declining college enrollment and inadequate funding for schools. Blount warned against becoming complacent about civil rights.
"Could it be that many of us have stopped acting on the dream? Could it be that many of us have decided that we've achieved enough?" he said. Quoting King, Blount also spoke of a kind of social "schizophrenia," in which people talk about peace, but prepare for war; say they want children to have an adequate education, yet hold down funding for public schools; say children are the future, but deny and block opportunities for them; and say every life is precious, then question whether health care if a right or privilege.
King's dream will not be fulfilled "unless we find the strength to love," Blount said. He called on people to make sacrifices for the good of others. "That means that we ought to be willing to make enough of a sacrifice that no one goes hungry. That means we ought to be willing to make enough of a sacrifice to let those who are sick have access to adequate health care. That means we ought to make enough of a sacrifice that no child is truly left behind," he said.
"Let's claim the strength to love so that when we come back again next year, this time we can declare that we have moved Dr. King's dream further and further towards being fulfilled," Blount added.
Readings and prayer at the service were contributed by Rev. Deborah Penny, Dr. Mary Adams Trujillo and Rev. Michael Thomas, University and Seminary faculty, staff, and students. Mittie Cowan, a 萝莉社 student, sang two hymns.
After worship, about 35 high school students and their chaperones participated in a youth leadership service day experience at the University, said , director for justice and intercultural learning. Youth and adults represented , and , all in Evanston. Also present were students and adults from and , both in Chicago. They viewed King's well-known speech, and discussed their own dreams with Blount.
The high school students then met in small groups with 萝莉社 student leaders who discussed what it mean to be courageous leaders in school, at home, and in the world. The adults met separately to talk about challenges in teaching and raising their children, and incorporating faith practices into the lives of young people. The groups also discussed multicultural, multiracial and multi-faith issues they face. They concluded the day with a tour of the 萝莉社 campus.
The University's Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities were sponsored by the and the .
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萝莉社 Recognizes Faculty Achievements at Convocation
萝莉社 faculty authored several books in the past year.
University celebrates faculty granted promotion and tenure, plus book authors, editors
CHICAGO (September 21, 2012) — At its annual Convocation to open to academic year, 萝莉社 recognized outstanding faculty who were granted promotion and tenure, and those who authored or edited recently published books. The University also formally installed two recently appointed administrators.
"This is a day of great joy and celebration at 萝莉社," said , University president, who presided at the September 17 event. He noted that the Convocation recognizes many individuals who carry out the University's by preparing students for lives of significance and service through education.
The Convocation included a litany of recognition for faculty granted tenure and promoted, recognition and prayer for continued guidance for faculty authors, and a litany of installation for newly appointed administrators. The and performed, directed by , Stephen J. Hendrickson Endowed Chair in Music, School of Music. The Convocation was held in the University's Anderson Chapel.
Faculty recently promoted:
, professor of education, School of Education
, professor of psychology, School of Adult Learning
Faculty recently granted tenure:
, associate professor of church growth and evangelism, North Park Theological Seminary
, associate professor of biblical and theological studies, Department of Biblical and Theological Studies
Recently published faculty book authors and editors:
and Dag Blanck, editors: Norwegians and Swedes in the United States (Minnesota Historical Society Press)
Philip J. Anderson, editor: The Augustana Synod and the Covenant Church: Contact, Conflict, and Confluence 1860-2010 (Swedish-American Historical Society)
Gregory S. Athnos: The Easter Jesus and the Good Friday Church (Outskirts Press, Inc.)
Gregory S. Athnos: The Art of the Roman Catacombs (Outskirts Press, Inc.)
: Healthy Human Life: A Biblical Perspective (Cascade Books)
, Grant Osborne, Mark Seifrid and Chad Brand: Perspectives on our Struggle with Sin: Three Views of Romans 7 (Broadman & Holman)
Julia Davids and Stephen LaTour: Vocal Technique: A Guide for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers (Waveland Press, Inc.)
, editor: Complexities of Money and Missions in Asia (William Carey Library)
: The Adventures of Muffin and Alexander: Off to School (Trafford Publishing)
: Bringing Jesus to the Desert (Zondervan)
Brock Bingaman and Bradley Nassif, editors: The Philokalia: A Classic Text of Orthodox Spirituality (Oxford University Press)
and Timothy Yu: Kiss the Stranger (Corollary Press)
M. Sydney Park, Soong-Chan Rah, and Al Tizon, editors: Honoring the Generations Learning with Asian North American Congregations (Judson Press Publishers)
Richard A. Burridge and Joel Willitts, authors; Daniel M. Gurtner, editor: Jesus, Matthew's Gospel and Early Christianity: Studies in Memory of Graham N. Stanton (Library of New Testament Studies)
: The Making of a Modern Greek Identity: Education, Nationalism, and the Teaching of a Greek National Past (Columbia University Press)
Installation of recently appointed administrators:
, director of undergraduate recruitment and enrollment, Office of Admissions
, assistant professor of youth ministries, and director, Center for Youth Ministry Studies
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萝莉社 Senior Nursing Major Named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
Shadae Gatlin is a senior nursing major from Chicago, and is the University's Student Laureate. She was honored November 3 by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
Shadae Gatlin honored at ceremonies in Springfield
CHICAGO (November 5, 2012) – Shadae Gatlin, a 萝莉社 senior major from Chicago, was among 52 students from Illinois colleges and universities honored as November 3 by the .
A ceremony was held in the Illinois House of Representatives' chamber at the building in Springfield. Student Laureates, family members, and academic representatives also attended a luncheon at the , home of Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.
"I am very excited about this honor," Gatlin said in an interview. "This makes me realize and appreciate the relationships I have, and the influence of so many people in my life." Gatlin is the second of nine children, and lives with her family on Chicago's South Side. Gatlin graduated from Chicago's in 2009. She said she felt called to attend 萝莉社 after researching the University, and in particular, its nursing program. Gatlin found she was interested in attending a college with smaller classes and a Christian atmosphere.
"I love nursing," said Gatlin, a recipient of the Gretchen Carlson Scholarship in nursing. "I was first interested in biology, but I wanted to work in a more people-centered field in science. I chose health care because I grew up in a lot of underserved neighborhoods in Chicago. My main interest is in community and public health, and working in prevention through health education in community neighborhoods."
Gatlin is expected to graduate from the University in 2013. She plans to work for a couple of years in a medical-surgical hospital setting, and then hopes to return to college to earn a master's degree in community health nursing and work in a community clinic in Chicago.
As a student, Gatlin has volunteered at , which serves families of children with serious medical conditions. There, she assists families with cleaning and preparing meals. This past summer, Gatlin volunteered with , a Chicago organization that cares for the needs of seniors in Chicago. She escorted a group of seniors to Illinois Beach Resort, Zion, on a vacation sponsored by the organization. Gatlin was also a nurse intern at, assisting with clinic visits, patient education, and calling patients to check health instructions. She helped develop education pamphlets for families.
At North Park, Gatlin has worked three years at the , housed at , which has contributed to her University learning experience, she said. She has been a member of the University's and the . , professor and dean of the School of Nursing, and holder of the Gretchen Carlson Memorial Endowed Chair in Nursing, represented the University at the Lincoln Student Laureate event.
"Shadae is an extremely focused student, and knows what she wants to achieve," Duncan said. "She keeps her eyes on the task at hand. She has structured her time to support her learning and development." Gatlin's supportive family have contributed to her academic success, Duncan added..
Student Laureates are honored for their overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities. Each student is presented with a medallion, a certificate of achievement, and a $500 grant. This is the 38th year in which the Lincoln Academy has presented the Student Laureate awards. The academy also presents the state's highest award, the, to honor Illinois' most distinguished citizens.
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Students, Faculty, Staff Recognized at Annual University Honors Convocation
Joshua Startup and Hannah Haugen were named the University's Distinguished Seniors at the 2012 Honors Convocation.
Program recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and service
CHICAGO (April 19, 2012) – 萝莉社 honored outstanding seniors for excellence in academic achievement, service, and leadership at the University's annual Honors Convocation April 16. In addition, one faculty member and one staff member were honored for their outstanding work.
Two students, Hannah Haugen, Milwaukie, Ore., and Joshua Startup, Chesterton, Ind., were named the University's Distinguished Seniors, recognizing extraordinary leadership, service, and academic performance. Haugen will graduate next month with a bachelor of science in economics, and a minor in French. She plans to attend graduate school at the University of Amsterdam, and wants to be a professor of economics. Startup will graduate in May with a bachelor of science in chemistry. He plans to attend medical school and specialize in orthopedics. Startup also wants to work with patients in underserved communities.
Haugen was also named the top senior in the University's School of Business and Nonprofit Management and was named of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. She is a member of , a congregation of the (ECC). The University is affiliated with the ECC.
Startup was also named the outstanding senior in the , and was a (College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin) all-conference football player at the University. He attends .
Two University employees were recognized. The (Campus Life Associations and Student Senate) Service Award was presented to Leah Blanchfield, assistant to the dean of student development. The award is presented to a staff member who actively engages with students and embodies the University's mission. Mary Trujillo, professor of communication arts, was given the Zenos Hawkinson Award for Teaching and Campus Leadership. That award recognizes a faculty member who has made a significant contribution to teaching and leadership at the University.
In addition to the top University awards, top seniors in other departments of the in the University were recognized:
Biology: John-Tyler Carlson, Sawyer, Mich.
Exercise & Sport: Matthew Rice, Park Ridge, Ill.
Psychology: Kayla Stevens, Burnsville, Minn.
Mathematics: Michelle Howard, Bloomington, Minn.
Sociology: Maggie Beach, Springfield, Ohio
Art: Timothy Johnson, Plymouth, Minn.
History: Meghan Dowling, Granby, Conn.
Politics and Government (J. Scott Wade Memorial Award): Catherine Fallon, Algonquin, Ill.
English: Philip Landin, Sugar Grove, Pa.
Philosophy (Lindahl Prize for Excellence): Meredith Anderson, Wheaton, Ill.
Communication Arts: Nicholas Jefferson, Eden Prairie, Minn.
Foreign Language: Rachel Hudgens, Evanston, Ill.
Biblical and Theological Studies: Cory Shumate, Chicago
Youth Ministry: Keith Irwin, Muskegon, Minn.
School of Music: Aaron Schultz, Chicago
School of Nursing: (Delores Johnson Award): Kristine Orton, Chicago
School of Education: Sara Salomonsson, Streamwood, Ill.
Awards recognizing service and leadership were presented to outstanding University seniors:
North Park Theological Seminary to Install Seminary Dean at Annual Convocation
Rev. Dr. David W. Kersten, dean of North Park Theological Seminary
萝莉社 to provide live webcast of Convocation, Rev. Dave Kersten’s installation
CHICAGO (September 10, 2012) 鈥� holds its annual Convocation September 16, featuring a worship service of prayer and blessing, marking the beginning of the new academic year for students and faculty. This year’s Convocation will include the installation ceremony of the Seminary’s new dean, .
萝莉社 will present a of the Convocation beginning at 4:00 pm, Central Daylight Time. Full details for the day’s events are available online.
Kersten, who began his new role as dean on August 1, came to the University after serving as both a parish pastor and a denominational administrator, most recently as the executive minister of the for the Chicago-based (ECC). He previously served ECC congregations in Alabama, Florida, Washington, and Minnesota.
Kersten earned a bachelor’s degree in 1977 from 萝莉社 (then North Park College), and completed his degree at the Seminary in 1982. He earned a degree in 1997 from the , which includes North Park Theological Seminary.
萝莉社 is affiliated with the ECC. Theological education in the ECC tradition is provided by North Park Theological Seminary, a graduate school of the University.
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