North Parker Magazine Winter 2021
Cover Story
How North Park Adapted to the New Normal
Amidst a global pandemic, North Park successfully reimagined life on campus. Here鈥檚 how.
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First Word
With our historic fall semester complete, a new class of North Park graduates celebrating their winter Commencement, we give thanks for the joy brought by a blessed Christmas season, and look forward with hope to the new year.
Threshold 2020
Despite restrictions imposed by our 鈥渘ew normal,鈥� the annual event for new and returning students was as warm and welcoming as ever.
NPRESS Program Pairs Students with Faculty Mentors
Now in its fifth year, the summer research project offers students the chance to delve deeply into a topic with professor guidance.
Co-Pastor Laura Kraybill Joins University Ministries
Kraybill, who was hired just before the pandemic hit, is adjusting to the new challenges of pastoring to students remotely.
Chapel Al Fresco
With proper social distancing and mask-wearing, students, faculty, and staff enjoyed outdoor Chapel services.
Catalyst on Campus鈥擱emote Edition
George Floyd鈥檚 relatives shared memories of their nephew, along with thoughts on racial justice and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Recent Publications from North Park Faculty
Our faculty has published books and articles on a wide variety of topics in the past year.
Dr. Cynthia Hudson to Head 萝莉社 School of Nursing and Health Sciences
A former military nurse, Dr. Hudson brings a wealth of research experience as the new Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Trevor Nicholas C鈥�08 Eases Pandemic Fatigue with Music Video
A choir director at a Chicago high school, Nicholas blended at-home student performances into a moving musical collaboration.
Brianna Santiago Wins Chemistry Scholarship
American Chemical Society grant will allow the senior Biochemistry major to enroll in a research project at Northwestern University.
Winter Events Calendar
Mark your calendars for the following events, and join us when you can. Friends and alumni are always welcome!
Honoring Our Retirees
In September, the campus gathered in a remote celebration of 15 faculty and staff members who led careers of significance and service.
Black Student Union Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Black Student Union hosted a Zoom chat with founding President Cornelius DuBose C鈥�72 during Homecoming week.
Homecoming from Home
This year, everything was a little different, including Homecoming. North Park friends and alumni still celebrated from home, though, with festivities including a Reunion & Awards Brunch, where North Park alumni healthcare workers were honored.
How North Park Adapted to the New Normal
Amidst a global pandemic, North Park successfully reimagined life on campus. Here鈥檚 how.
Stories of Giving
Three alumni donors share why they give to North Park.
Show Your Viking Pride with a Custom Illinois License Plate
You can help raise awareness of North Park, and raise money for scholarships, by ordering a specialty 萝莉社 license plate!
