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Six years ago today I got my first book deal. I also had my first panic attack. Publishing was very hard for me, almost every single step. So hard, in fact, that I had a long crisis of identity about whether I even wanted to be an author.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
One of the most enlightening conversations over the holidays was about my tree skirt. No, I’m not talking about a skirt with trees on it or a skirt made from trees, although bamboo is big in textiles these days. Imagine instead a skirt that circles the base of a Christmas tree. For many years, I...
Monday, January 13, 2020
On January 3, 2020, 11 students, two professors, and one additional chaperone are embarking on Northwestern’s Intercultural Internship. They will travel to Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan, finishing with a time of debriefing in Hawaii.
Friday, January 3, 2020
UNW Academy of Music has been selected for the 2019 Best of St. Paul Award in the Music School category by the St. Paul Award Program.
Friday, December 20, 2019
The song written for the timeless TV special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas", goes on to say, "Happiness and cheer, fun for all that children call their favorite time of year.” I beg to differ. Presuming it is a joyous, season-of-choice for all is truly a stretch. For some, Christmas is an especially...
Monday, December 2, 2019
When UNW students want to study abroad—or are curious about the possibility—Kendra Sundeen is the person they see. Her enthusiasm for the students and the programs available to them is infectious. In this Q&A, Kendra explains why she’s passionate about international education and unpacks a number...
Each morning, a peaceful quiet lingers before the sun rises over campus—even though a wealth of activity has already begun. In the pre-dawn dark, mops are swishing, hash browns sizzling, dishes clinging, chairs sliding, and dry-erase markers gliding. Though we may not always see the many at work...
Monday, November 18, 2019
Q&A Session with Dr, Eric Netterlund.
We live in an unprecedented time; a very exciting time. We can communicate across the world in seconds and this offers a great opportunity for us. It is well documented that all electronic media influences American culture very powerfully. We consume it regularly, but as members of the...
This year Northwestern honored Kristina Siemens as the Women’s Athletic Hall of Fame Award winner. Northwestern recognized Kristina on her athletic achievements and the evidence of a continuing commitment to Christ, her character, and the walk she lives out every day as a coach and a woman serving...
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
I admit I am wary of actions that put me in physical danger. I am sitting in the urgent care lobby, waiting and writing while my husband is getting stitches on a couple of good-sized gashes. He’s a handy guy with a can-do attitude. He’ll try just about anything before he calls a contractor.
Monday, November 4, 2019
How does understanding who you are impact your ability to live out your calling? Dr. Megan Brown, associate Professor of Christian Ministries, explores how understanding who we truly are and fixing our identity in Christ is central not only to our well-being, but to fulfilling our callings with...
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Dr. April Fredrick ’02 visited campus during Homecoming Week to be honored with a 2019 Alumni Honoree Music & Theatre Hall of Recognition award. While here, the internationally acclaimed soprano sang with Northwestern’s student ensembles at the Homecoming Showcase and performed a full repertoire of...
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Monday, September 23, 2019
Original short film "My First Funeral," produced by UNW students and Professor Ann Sorenson, received a semifinalist screening in the Comedy/New Media program at the 2019 Burbank International Film Festival in September.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
University of Northwestern welcomes four new full-time faculty to the College of Arts & Humanities and the College of Behavioral & Natural Sciences. Among this new cohort of faculty members are three UNW alumni.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Is it just our human nature to focus on our lack instead of our gain? Even if we make change in our diet to improve our health, we think about what favorite food we are giving up to reach our weight loss goal. Why is it that the WITHOUT seems to outweigh (pun intended) the WITH?
Friday, August 30, 2019
Adjusting to the demands, and rigor of college can be daunting—whether students are walking onto campus for the first-time or returning to new commitments, increased course loads, or upper level classes. Jon Flaa, Program Manager in Academic Achievement, shares in this Q&A the many ways his team...
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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