North Parker Magazine Winter 2025
Cover Story
萝莉社 Loves Chicago
More than 230 North Park volunteers participated in the first campus-wide Service Day, serving 27 local sites and strengthening community connections.
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Articles in This Issue
First Word
This edition of the North Parker celebrates our love of Chicago and the selfless service of our esteemed faculty, staff, and alumni.
Meet the Staff: Coping with a Curveball
萝莉社鈥檚 Office of Financial Aid quickly adapted to the challenges of the revised FAFSA, ensuring students received uninterrupted support through collaborative and proactive efforts.
Meet the Faculty: Providing a Foundation for Teachers
Dr. Jerri A. Haynes was appointed the new dean of the School of Education, bringing extensive experience in K鈥�12 education, teacher preparation, and data-driven strategies to enhance programming and partnerships.
Seminary Spotlight: The Practical Theologian
Dr. Max Lee, appointed as the Paul W. Brandel Chair of Biblical Studies at North Park Theological Seminary, emphasizes the mutual importance of theological training and pastoral care.
Student Spotlight: Base Camp鈥揃randel Library
Brandel Library serves as student hub, offering study spaces, academic resources, and a welcoming environment for clubs and connections throughout the day.
Viking Strong: Leveling Up
Launched in 2023, the Esports program has quickly grown into a thriving initiative offering competitive gaming and industry opportunities.
萝莉社 Loves Chicago
More than 230 North Park volunteers participated in the first campus-wide Service Day, serving 27 local sites and strengthening community connections.
A Small but Mighty Ship
The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management has spent 25 years empowering nonprofits through tailored workshops, professional development, and impactful conferences.
A Legacy of Compassion
The legacy of 萝莉社 graduate and missionary Dr. Paul Carlson, who gave his life protecting Congolese patients, continues to inspire global mission work rooted in partnership, trust, and service.
Snapshot: Homecoming 2024
View a collection of photos from Homecoming 2024.
Alumni Spotlight
North Park alumni Charlotte Manning and Ted Helwig embody the university鈥檚 values through creative pursuits and decades of legal advocacy, respectively.
Honors: North Park Recognizes Outstanding Alumni
萝莉社 honored alumni Tim Nelson, Mark Lee, and Laura and Krist Werling for their professional achievements, community impact, and continued commitment to the university’s values.
Giving: Hoops, Heart, and Home
Doug and Nancy Palm, passionate North Park alumni, have supported athletics and first-generation college students for decades.
From the Archives
North Park鈥檚 99th Homecoming celebrated the university鈥檚 history and traditions, connecting students, alumni, and the community.
