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The Krawiec sisters not only studied and lived together鈥攖hey now work together at Skokie Hospital
Brittany, Sarah, and Rachel Krawiec
CHICAGO (January 5, 2016) 鈥� At 色情论坛鈥檚 recent , one poster in the university鈥檚 crowded gymnasium stood out. Sitting in the risers, Antoni Krawiec held up a hand painted sign reading, 鈥淎ll my sisters are RNs.鈥�
Among the graduates marching in were three of Antoni鈥檚 four sisters鈥攁 set of triplets, Brittany, Rachel, and Sarah鈥攅ach of whom received a .
The sisters completed the entire program together, following in the footsteps of their older sister, Jennifer Krawiec, who graduated from North Park鈥檚 nursing program in May 2014. 鈥淥ur parents strongly encouraged us to pursue a degree where we had the promise to a lifelong career,鈥� the sisters said in an email. 鈥淲e were unsure if nursing was the right fit for all of us until we entered the nursing program. We each found an area that we wholeheartedly enjoyed and know throughout the years our passion will continue to grow.鈥�
The four sisters鈥� studies at North Park overlapped, but they don鈥檛 seem to mind all the togetherness. 鈥淲e鈥檙e a really close family in general,鈥� said Sarah. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been great to spend this time together.鈥�
Antoni Krawiec cheering on his sisters at graduation.
Helene K. Pochopien, assistant professor of nursing, had the triplets together in a class and called them 鈥渢op performers鈥� and 鈥渁 joy to have as students.鈥� She described how the three rose to the challenge in a difficult class, where they 鈥渟cored almost identically, but missed different test questions.鈥�
Academics weren鈥檛 the only challenge for the Krawiec family, who live in suburban Niles, Ill., and had five kids in college at once. 鈥淭here was one car for the four girls attending North Park,鈥� said their mother, Tracy Krawiec. 鈥淲hen they had to go to different locations, it was stressful.鈥�
But at the triplets鈥� graduation, Tracy said she was overjoyed. For one thing, she鈥檒l no longer have multiple kids in college. But she鈥檚 also thrilled for what鈥檚 ahead for the triplets, who are all working at Skokie Hospital as patient care technicians. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e guaranteed nursing jobs as soon as they take their NCLEX exam,鈥� Tracy said.
After graduating from North Park, Jennifer got her first job at Skokie Hospital, and the younger sisters decided they wanted to follow suit. They enjoy the uniquely community-oriented, family-friendly environment of the hospital. Through their , the triplets got to know the staff, and eventually they all landed jobs in different units. Brittany works on the medical surgical floor, Rachel on stroke/tele, Sarah in the emergency department. After passing one more certification, the younger three plan to pursue nursing roles at the hospital, like their sister, Jennifer, who works as an RN in the orthopedic unit.
Equipped with BSNs, the sisters are ready to begin their careers serving at Skokie Hospital.
The sisters like working at a small hospital, where they sometimes float to each other鈥檚 units or work the same shifts. They currently live at home in Niles, but they鈥檙e planning to move together somewhere closer to the hospital. Despite all the similarities in their lives, they do differ when it comes to nursing specialties. 鈥淲e don鈥檛 intend on working in the same units,鈥� said Rachel, 鈥渂ecause we don鈥檛 like the same things in the field of nursing.鈥�
North Park鈥檚 , which teaches a caring philosophy grounded in faith, is among the University鈥檚 most popular departments. At this graduation ceremony, nearly a third of the undergraduate degrees conferred were in nursing. The Krawiec sisters say the people at North Park were the highlight鈥攕taff and students who shaped their outlooks and one-to-one interaction with professors in small classes. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to graduate,鈥� said Sarah. 鈥淭his is an amazing program, and we think we鈥檙e going to become amazing nurses because of it.鈥�
The gifts donated by students, staff, and faculty served 140 children.
Changes to the Great Gift Shoppe aim at empowerment over charity
CHICAGO (December 23, 2015) 鈥� It鈥檚 a familiar scene this time of year: parents filing into shops to buy Christmas gifts. For the parents gathered on Saturday, December 12, at on Chicago鈥檚 West Side, things were a little different. They shopped with vouchers earned through family involvement in By the Hand鈥檚 community programs, and they purchased gifts donated by 色情论坛鈥檚 students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
At the event, called the Great Gift Shoppe, North Park students served hot chocolate, wrapped presents, and directed traffic. Putting gifts under the trees of Chicago families has been a holiday tradition at North Park for several years. The University partnered with By the Hand Club in Englewood and New Life Centers of Chicago this year, providing 140 children with gifts.
North Park students volunteering at
the Great Gift Shoppe.
The Great Gift Shoppe is a student-driven initiative, planned by theUrban Outreach Programming Team, 10 students who facilitate campus-wide service events. Over the past two years, the team has redesigned the program. 鈥淲e had some deep dialogue with students about what it means that the only gift that a lot of these children were getting was coming from us鈥攁nd not their family,鈥� said Richard Kohng, the Urban Outreach coordinator at North Park. Out of this, they designed a shop, where the parents could be invested in the process. Parents request specific gifts for their children and buy them with vouchers.
Robert Cager, a student at North Park Theological Seminary and intern with University Ministries, oversaw this year鈥檚 program. 鈥淭his new setup gives the parents the ability to actually gift their children with something rather than just accepting donations,鈥� he said. 鈥淭he parents are empowered and encouraged in this process.鈥�
This shift in approach is part of an overall philosophy of student ministry at the University. According to Cager, 鈥淢issions and outreach ministry at North Park is not just about helping people, but it鈥檚 about humility and learning from those we鈥檙e called to help and minister to. The students also learn what it means to be content and grateful for what they have been privileged to receive back at home. This is learned by the students and taught by the families.鈥�
Cager says he鈥檚 proud of how North Park students managed the event. 鈥淗ow they unified this past weekend to work for a cause that Christ has called us鈥攍oving our neighbors as ourselves鈥攚as simply amazing. With their outstretched hands this week, that love was displayed.鈥�
色情论坛 Confers 215 Degrees at 2015 Winter Commencement
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Graduates charged to “change the world—always for God’s glory and neighbor’s good.”
CHICAGO (December 21, 2015) — North Park’s gymnasium was full on Friday night as graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the students’ achievements.
The procession began with a display symbolic of North Park’s , the flags of all the countries represented in this year's graduating class: Colombia, Guatemala, India, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, South Sudan, and Sweden.
The Krawiec triplets together completed their bachelors of science in nursing.
The University awarded 152 bachelor’s degrees from a wide range of majors, including the . Among the graduates was a set of triplets, Brittany, Rachel, and Sarah Krawiec, each of whom received a bachelor of science in . The sisters, whose older sister, Jennifer Krawiec, graduated from North Park’s nursing program in May 2014, will be working together at Skokie Hospital after graduation.
Katelyn Burger was presented the prestigious Ahnfeldt Medallion, which is given to the graduate with the highest grade-point average. Burger earned a bachelor of science in with a GPA of 3.987. , professor of exercise and sport called her “an individual who makes everyone around her better.” The medallion is named in honor of Alfred Nelson Ahnfeldt, North Park’s first undergraduate professor.
Graduate degrees and certificates were awarded to 63 students from the , , , and .
Ahnfeldt Medallion awardee Katelyn Burger and President Parkyn.
In his address, North Park President David L. Parkyn charged the graduates to live out their calls to significance and service. “The most direct journey to both of these—to significance and to service—is through hospitality, through welcome, through embrace.” Addressing the global immigrant crisis, Parkyn said, “Today more than ever before, the world needs graduates who will assure that in every neighborhood, in every city, in every state across our nation, people in need from around the world will find a new home in America.” He quoted North Park’s first president, David Nyvall, as the source of this conviction, “Because in this land, as in our school, ‘hospitality is especially insisted upon.’”
The service included performances by the University Choir, under the direction of , the traditional commencement litany, a Scripture reading from Proverbs, and the Aaronic Benediction (Numbers 6:24–26) read by students in Bulgarian, Dutch, Norwegian, and Swedish. “Bring people together, and change the world,” Dr. Parkyn said to the graduates, “Always for God’s glory and neighbor’s good."
色情论坛’s School of Adult Learning Celebrates Student Excellence
Sixteen students and over 80 guests attended the Honors Celebration, held annually at the University Center of Lake County.
Honors Celebration held Saturday, December 5, in Grayslake
CHICAGO (December 18, 2015) — Faculty, staff, and students from gathered on Saturday, December 5, at the University Center of Lake County in Grayslake to celebrate graduating students for their leadership, service, and academic excellence. The School of Adult Learning recognized students who are earning their bachelor’s degree this month with honors, many of whom were also inducted into the North Park chapters of two honor societies: , the International Honor Society for Psychology, and , the oldest national honor society for non-traditional undergraduate students.
Additionally, six students were honored as School of Adult Learning Outstanding Students for Fall 2015: Steve Christian, Charles Culotta, Angela Mazzacano, Connie Serbia, Charles Tayona, and Denise Walsh. These students embody not only academic excellence, but also perseverance, leadership, and commitment to lives of significance and service.
Sixteen students and over 80 guests attended the Honors Celebration, held at the . 色情论坛 Provost Michael Emerson and School of Adult Learning Dean Lori Scrementi addressed the students and families. In addition, Dr. Gary Grace and Dr. Hilary Ward Schnadt, dean and associate dean of the University Center, also participated in the ceremony.
“It takes tremendous courage and perseverance to return to school and complete a degree,” said "Our students must balance the demands of work, family, and other interests. Doing so with honors, while embodying the values of North Park, can inspire us all. I have no doubt the next phase of their journey into the careers and lives they desire will be equally as inspiring.”
The School of Adult Learning (SAL) at 色情论坛 is dedicated to helping students finish their degree and succeed in a competitive job market. With , and courses available and at , in addition to a , the School of Adult Learning offers a fast, convenient, and affordable path to completing a degree. SAL's welcoming campus community and supportive learning environment is shaped by North Park’s Christian identity, urban location, and intercultural community, and prepares students for lives of significance and service.
Students graduating from the School of Adult this semester, including those recognized at the Honors Celebration, will participate in a University-wide commencement this Friday, December 18, at 7:30 pm. For more information on commencement, please visit .
Literature Students Share the Books that Shaped Them
The Senior Seminar in Literature created the exhibit “Reading for a Lifetime,” currently on display in Brandel Library.
Senior Seminar students create the exhibition 鈥淩eading for a Lifetime鈥�
CHICAGO (December 15, 2015) 鈥� Why do we read literature? How does literary study serve the common good? What is of value in our reading of literary texts? These are among the questions that 色情论坛鈥檚 Senior Seminar in Literature students grappled with this semester as they created the exhibit 鈥淩eading for a Lifetime,鈥� currently on display at .
The exhibit, a collaborative project for senior students, gave majors鈥攁long with Arnesen, University President David L. Parkyn, and Provost Michael O. Emerson鈥攖he opportunity to define themselves using the 10 to 12 books that have mattered the most to them.
Inspired by My Ideal Bookshelf by Thessaly La Force, the exhibit featured personal 鈥渂ookshelves鈥� representing the ways in which identities are formed through literature. Along with Bookshelf, seminar students read Audrey Niffenegger鈥檚 graphic novel The Night Bookmobile, in which the Chicago author imagines a mysterious Winnebago filled with every book the narrator has ever read.
At the exhibition鈥檚 opening, each student told the story of their bookshelf, explaining the enjoyable but challenging task of choosing the books that had most shaped them. 鈥淚t was great to hear lively conversations at the opening reception as people talked about their own books, as we hoped they would,鈥� said Arnesen.
鈥淭hrough their work on this project, these students have asked some of life鈥檚 big questions, which we actively encourage everyone here at North Park to do,鈥� said Parkyn. 鈥淏y sharing the books that have had the most impact on their lives, our students have drawn upon their personal histories, reflected on the ways in which their experiences at North Park have changed them, and pointed toward the lives they will lead after graduating.鈥�
The library鈥檚 first floor featured physical bookshelves that represented the past, present, and future works of literature that seminar students had read, are reading, and hope to read, while the second floor displays photos of the bookshelves (shown below, with highlights of the curators鈥� statements).
鈥淢y students and I really appreciated working with Annie Wilkinson, Brandel Library鈥檚 head of circulation and communication, on this project,鈥� Arnesen said. 鈥淗er enthusiasm, as well as the library’s generosity in making the gallery space available, helped us imagine a wider audience for our bookshelves. It was inspiring to have this gorgeous public stage on which to present our very personal ideas about how literature matters.鈥�
Photos by Brittani Worley
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Katie Bast
鈥淢any of the titles on my bookshelf reflect works from various stages and places in my life; these are the books that I think of and have some form of emotional reaction to. Some of these works are fresh in my mind and some I haven鈥檛 read in years, but I know that at one point in time, every work was incredibly important to me.
“This is the beauty of literature. It provides a snapshot into who I am thus far; I look forward to the ways it will expand and evolve.鈥�
Jireh Kruse
鈥淚 always hear people making comments like, ‘Reading is just so boring.’ Reading is a new part of my life. Truthfully, I do not have a lot of experience with reading鈥擨 was one of the people making those comments.
“Today, I believe that if absolutely any person picks up the right book, they too will become a book lover. I encourage you to find yours!鈥�
Edith Martinez
鈥淔or me, it was not until middle school that I really enjoyed reading, and the first types of books I truly liked were Japanese manga. Most of the books on this bookshelf are my absolute favorites.
“The rest are books that have taught me much about literature and teaching literature. All have shaped me in some way and mark different stages in my life; each have wonderful memories attached to them, and each book has been a joy to read.鈥�
Stephanie Wirkus
鈥淭he process of curating my 鈥業deal Bookshelf鈥� was a practice in honesty and self-reflection. As I prepared to share something rather personal with the North Park community, it was important that my choices were an authentic representation of the literature that formed the basis of my understanding of and reverence for the written word. In doing so, I leaned toward texts that were intellectually and creatively impactful.
Underpinning it all is The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory, the ideal companion text for readers seeking technical input.鈥�
Brittani Worley
鈥淏etween school and my free time, I read a generous number of books, some of which have left a lasting impression. Classics introduced me to a world of complex themes, drama, and characters. Poets captivate me with their ability to use words and form to convey such powerful, and sometimes silly, sentiments.
“The remainder of the books are some of my favorites because they use a form or style that is unique from most popular books. I am enthralled with inventive writing, regardless of time or genre, because it encompasses the freedom and power writers have.”
Professor Nancy Arnesen
鈥淎mong others, my bookshelf includes:
-the book my parents gave me when I turned six
-the book I have read every year since 1979
-the book in which the antagonist turns to butter
-the book which includes the line ‘Reader, I married him.’
-the book I named my daughter after
-the book which portrays gender politics better than any I know
-the best book I鈥檝e read this year
-a book that I loved, though I don鈥檛 remember why.鈥�
President David L. Parkyn
鈥淵ou can鈥檛 have a bookshelf if you can鈥檛 find the books. Amazon is easiest, of course, but not most pleasurable of book-hunting experiences. I prefer holding a book before I buy it, so The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop anchors my bookshelf.
“In addition to poetry, memoirs, books that explore vocation, guides to prayer, and books on past and present in Chicago, I have a couple of aids for cooking my favorite meals.
“On top of it all, in honor of North Park鈥檚 approaching 125th birthday, is A History of North Park College.鈥�
Provost Michael O. Emerson
鈥淭he Bible is my life鈥檚 most influential book, but that seems too obvious. So I selected books that have shaped my research. They range across three main areas: religion, race/ethnicity, and urban issues.
“Within and across these areas, the books I selected fundamentally altered my thinking when I read them. They were all 鈥榓h-ha,鈥� light-bulb moments.鈥�
The North Park Combined Women鈥檚 Ensemble was one of several to participate in the Festival of Lessons and Carols.
Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols emphasizes hope in a time of global unrest
CHICAGO (December 8, 2015) 鈥� Sunday was a night of reflection and joy for those who filled the pews of St. Hilary Catholic Church at 色情论坛鈥檚 eighth annual Festival of Lessons and Carols.
As children鈥檚 voices opened the concert softly singing, 鈥淥nce in royal David鈥檚 city / Stood a lowly cattle shed / Where a mother laid her baby / In a manger for his bed,鈥� the audience of approximately 1,000 could begin to see that the event was about more than seasonal cheer. This year鈥檚听 theme, 鈥淕athering at the Manger,鈥� was intended to recognize and respond to a time of global turmoil with the hope of a humble nativity.
鈥淭here is so much homelessness in Chicago and the world鈥攕o many people displaced from their countries,鈥� said Dr. Julia Davids, associate professor of music. 鈥淲e can draw a comparison to Mary and Joseph as they tried in vain to find a place for her to have her child, eventually gathering in the humblest of spots鈥攁round a manger.鈥�
The Gospel Choir performs “Have You Heard about the Baby,” featuring soloist Quincy Cochran.
President David L. Parkyn echoed this intention in his opening prayer: 鈥淏ecause this of all things would rejoice his heart, let us at this time remember in Jesus鈥檚 name, the poor and the helpless, the cold, the hungry, and the oppressed.鈥�
The service structure of alternating lessons (Scripture readings) and carols originated in the Anglican church and tells the story of Christ, from the creation of the world to the birth of Jesus. 鈥淭he music performed changes from year to year, while the readings stay the same,鈥� said Davids. 鈥淎 number of the musical pieces for the service express the humility of Christ鈥檚 nativity鈥攅specially 听that the first beings on earth to see the son of God were the animals in the stable. Such a humble beginning.鈥�
The service included more than 20 compositions in English, Latin, Polish, Spanish, and Russian. 色情论坛鈥檚 six student ensembles, composed of about 150 students, performed throughout the service. Music education student JiaYi Liang stepped up to the podium to conduct the choir and congregation in 鈥淪ilent Night,鈥� and the audience couldn鈥檛 hold their applause after the University Gospel Choir, featuring music in worship student soloist Quincy Cochran, finished 鈥淗ave You Heard about the Baby.鈥�
Thomas Tropp conducts the Combined Women’s Ensemble.
The joined North Park鈥檚 ensembles, offering a pre-service recital as well as selections throughout the program. This year marked the beginning of a new collaboration for North Park with St. Hilary Catholic Church. 鈥淲e especially rejoice tonight in the hospitality of the Church of St. Hilary,鈥� Dr. Parkyn said in his opening remarks.
In addition to North Park community members, the service鈥檚 readers included a St. Hilary parishioner and the music directors from the children鈥檚 choir and the church.
鈥淲e hope the effect will be one of great comfort and joy in a time of global unrest and darkness,鈥� said Davids before the concert. 鈥淭his is a special event for all of us鈥攁 bringing together of the North Park community.鈥�
Faith and Justice Group to Hold Community Organizing Training
North Park students at the 2014 "People are Not Illegal" march, organized by the Faith and Justice group. Their community organizing training will be held on Wednesday, December 2, at 5:00 pm in Johnson Center 13.
“Our hope in this event is that North Park students learn that they can make a difference in society no matter their age, race, gender, political, or social standing.”
CHICAGO (December 2, 2015) — This evening, 色情论坛 students will gather in the Johnson Center to learn concrete ways they can make a difference in their city and the world. Faith and Justice, a , along with , a grassroots community organization, will be leading a basic community organizing training that provides students tools to build campaigns and develop plans of action in their communities.
“This organizing training is important at this pivotal point in society because many people feel disenfranchised,” said Nyisha Haney, a current student and Faith and Justice Intern with North Park’s . “Our hope in this event is that North Park students learn that they can make a difference in society no matter their age, race, gender, political, or social standing.
The event will consist of activities and dialogue led by professionally trained community organizers from Communities United. Formed in 2000, Communities United seeks to address the root causes of social, racial, and economic injustice at neighborhood, citywide, statewide, and national levels. They unite diverse youth and adults from the areas of Albany Park, Belmont Cragin, Irving Park, North Park, and West Ridge—all within close proximity to North Park’s campus—and through the development of coalitions, build powerful and broad-based alliances across the city and state.
The campus Faith and Justice group has a history of uniting students around local and national causes. They participate in citywide protests, organize town hall discussions, and hold trainings for students, among other activities that promote growth and action.
Haney, who is working towards at , with a , says she is passionate about walking alongside and mentoring youth.
“I am a devout advocate for fairness and equality for all, and that is certainly not what I see today,” Haney said. “My hope is that our students see the value in the Faith and Justice organization and join us in this collective fight against injustice and pain in Chicago and nationwide.”
The Faith and Justice community organizing training will be held on Wednesday, December 2, at 5:00 pm in Johnson Center 13. For more information, please contact nvhaney@northpark.edu.
Dr. Jon Peterson, assistant professor of politics and government
Faculty aim to engage civically active student body in political science studies
CHICAGO (November 25, 2015) 鈥� 鈥淣orth Park students are politically engaged in all kinds of fields,鈥� says Jon Peterson, assistant professor of politics and government at 色情论坛. Surveys conducted by students in Peterson鈥檚 research methods class find that North Park students of various majors are 鈥渇ar more involved in political activities than their peers,鈥� he says, attributing the University鈥檚 location for cultivating their political engagement. Students regularly head downtown and across Chicago to demonstrate, march, sign petitions, and volunteer with organizations.
One of two faculty members teaching the University鈥檚 politics and government majors, Peterson is proud to watch many of his current students working in political offices across Chicago. 鈥淚n the last six years, we鈥檝e had 17 students in political internships, working for both of our U.S. senators, four congressional offices, and two Chicago aldermen,鈥� Peterson says. 鈥淣orth Park students are doing political work.鈥�
Peterson has watched his students go on to careers with nonprofits, ministries, and businesses. He鈥檚 seen some go on to law school. Over the last few years, in line with a campus-wide push to emphasize academic and research writing in all North Park curriculum, the department has been intentionally nurturing scholarly engagement among its students through a writing intensive and writing research courses.
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, the school had a unique opportunity to host the annual Illinois Political Science Association conference, 鈥淧romoting Scholarship in the Social Sciences and Humanities.鈥� This event regularly draws political science professors from across Illinois schools, as well as graduate and undergraduate students, and North Park was honored to be chosen among three Chicago campuses as an ideal location. Lectures and panels at this year鈥檚 event covered topics from Middle East dynamics to corruption in Chicago politics.
But what excites Peterson about the University hosting a conference like this is developing student interest in scholarship. The department hopes to host again next year, as the size of the conference makes it an ideal place for undergraduate students to step out and practice writing and presenting research to professionals in the field. Peterson says, 鈥淭his is the kind of opportunity that would allow us to show students what research science in this field looks like, to get them thinking about teaching and graduate school.鈥�
Five Viking Student-Athletes Earn CCIW All-Conference Honors
Junior midfielder Pedram Tahmi-Masoleh of Stockholm, Sweden
CHICAGO (November 23, 2015) — Five 色情论坛 student-athletes were named to the 2015–2016 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) All-Conference team this fall, across three different sports. The honors cap off a strong season for Viking athletics.
‘The most prolific goal-scorer in North Park history'
As the Vikings’ strongest midfielder in 2015, junior of Stockholm, Sweden, not only led the men’s soccer team in every offensive category, but also broke the team record for goals scored in a season.
“Pedram has proven to be the most prolific goal-scorer in North Park history,” said Head Coach . “He was continually targeted by the opposing defense, yet still managed to find the back of the net. His stellar play this season certainly deserves to be honored and celebrated.”
Tahmi-Masoleh was a unanimous All-CCIW First Team honoree, his second straight selection. He finished 2015 ranked in the top 10 nationally in four categories, including goals per game (1.8, second), shots per game (5.29, fourth), goals scored (20, fifth), and points per game (2.47, ninth) in all of NCAA Division III.
“I love to score goals, and I think when you have that mindset that you want to score and you know you can, the goals come,” Tahmi-Masoleh said. “I just tried to be a good teammate to everyone else because they set me up.”
One season, nine shutouts
Freshman defender Ricky Pimentel of Franklin Park, Ill.
Tahmi-Masoleh’s teammates and also received recognition for their work on the field. Pimentel, of Franklin Park, Ill., became the first Viking freshman to earn All-CCIW First Team honors since 2011, while senior Lashlee, of Denver, earned Second Team honors in his third consecutive selection.
As one of the Vikings’ premier defenders this year, Pimentel was a key player in the team’s nine recorded shutouts. On October 6, he was named CCIW Defensive Player of the Week after helping lead the Vikings to a 1-0 win over nationally ranked University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and a 2-0 triumph over Millikin University in the conference season opener. Pimentel put away his first collegiate goal in a 6-2 victory over Illinois Wesleyan University October 14.
Senior midfielder Diego Lashlee of Denver
Despite an injury that sidelined him for six matches, Lashlee recorded eight shots, one goal, and an assist in the last five games of the campaign. He assisted on the second goal in the Vikings’ 3-0 Homecoming win over the University of California, Santa Cruz, on October 16, then earned his first goal of the season against Carthage College five days later. Lashlee finished 2015 with seven shots on goal and three points.
The team ended the year with an overall record of 12-4-2 and 3-2-2 within the CCIW.
A premier hitter
Although only in her freshman year, has become one of the premier women’s volleyball hitters in the CCIW. Wiltsie was named an All-CCIW Third Team selection after helping lead the Vikings to one of their most successful seasons in recent memory.
Freshman outside hitter Lauren Wiltsie of Elgin, Ill.
As the team’s top outside hitter, Wiltsie led the team with 363 kills, averaging just under four per set at 3.36. She finished the season with a team-best 26 serving aces and was second on the team in digs with 376, averaging 3.48 per set. She also totaled a team-best 16 double-doubles in kills and digs. Wiltsie, of Elgin, Ill., ranked among the conference elite, ranking in the top three for total kills and kills per set, and in the top 10 for total digs and digs per set.
The team ended with a 13-17 record, its best overall since 2011. The Vikings earned their best CCIW finish in the last nine years under first-year Head Coach .
Momentum continues
Sophomore earned CCIW All-Conference Second Team honors for the women’s tennis team, her second straight All-CCIW honor after being recognized as the CCIW Newcomer of the Year last season. Daniels, of Cape Town, South Africa, finished the year with a 5-4 overall record at No. 1 singles.
Sophomore Lisa Daniels of Cape Town, South Africa
“We are very proud of Lisa’s inclusion in the all-conference team,” said Head Coach . “From her start here last year, she has had an impressive career as our number one singles player. It’s a tough position to be in, because in every match, you are playing one-on-one against the best singles player at each school. This year, the CCIW was much tougher at their top positions. Lisa had a solid year against the new level of competition, and will only become a better player because of it.”
As part of the No. 1 doubles duo with , Daniels earned three victories, including two straight wins over Olivet Nazarene University and conference foe Illinois Wesleyan. “The team momentum continues, and we look for more great things to come from Lisa and her teammates,” said Clifton-Soderstrom.
The team finished with a 5-5 overall record, a three-match improvement from its inaugural season last year. They earned a fifth-place finish in the CCIW postseason tournament, which the team entered with a number six seed.
色情论坛 Unveils Kathy J. Holmgren Nursing Simulation Lab
Simulation Lab named in honor of Class of 鈥�69 graduate and longtime supporter of University
CHICAGO (November 20, 2015) 鈥�听In a special ceremony held the morning of Friday, November 20, 色情论坛 unveiled a new name for its state-of-the-art nursing facilities, the Kathy J. Holmgren Nursing Simulation Lab. Holmgren, who graduated from North Park with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing in 1969, has been a longtime supporter of the University, including the recently opened Johnson Center for Science and Community Life.
Before a small group of friends and faculty of the , Holmgren expressed her gratitude for the and its long history of benevolent care, as well as what she called the 鈥渇orward-thinking faculty鈥� at North Park.
After Holmgren earned her degree from North Park, she went on to receive a master鈥檚 degree in oncology nursing from Brigham Young University, and a master鈥檚 degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin鈥揗ilwaukee.
Dr. Linda Duncan, dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and a classmate of Holmgren鈥檚, reminisced in remarks to the audience about how far North Park had come in terms of nursing education. Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Mary Surridge, in welcoming the crowd, praised Holmgren for a life of service and devotion to faith, family, nursing education, and healthcare.
Holmgren鈥檚 interest in medical mission work in Africa twice led her to work and serve in Congo, first in 1969 and again in 2006, alongside her daughter, Dr. Calla Holmgren. Additionally, Kathy has provided volunteer medical care in Rwanda, Romania, Mexico, Uganda, and every U.S. city in which she has lived, while supporting her husband, Mike, and his work in the National Football League.
The 3,000-square-foot nursing lab at 色情论坛 opened in 2011 along Foster Avenue.
鈥淲e proclaim here at North Park that how we live as individuals arises from the commitment to serve for God鈥檚 glory and neighbor鈥檚 good,鈥� said University President David Parkyn. 鈥淲e are delighted to name this sacred space of learning after Kathy, a woman who has dedicated her entire life to God鈥檚 glory and neighbor鈥檚 good. Nursing students today as well as generations to come will know the name Kathy Holmgren. Through knowing her name, they will know her life story. And through knowing her life story, they will be inspired to identify their own journey into a life of significance and service.鈥�
Holmgren also served as a member of the North Park Board of Trustees for two terms between 1992 and 2004, and in 2006 received the 色情论坛 She and Mike are the parents of four daughters, Calla, Jenny, Emily, and Gretchen, all of whom attended North Park.
The high-tech in a 3,000-square-foot, ground-level space on Foster Avenue. It includes four simulation rooms, two control rooms, and a conference room where students debrief their class experiences.
Holmgren鈥檚 ties to North Park go back generations. Her grandmother earned a nursing degree at nearby Swedish Covenant Hospital in 1903, which for many years collaborated on the education of nursing students. Her grandfather, Arthur Bowman, was pastor of nearby North Park Covenant Church, a congregation that many generations of North Parkers have called home.
鈥淚 am the most fortunate of people,” Holmgren said. “I feel so honored today.” In closing her remarks, she laughed, “All four of my children have gone to North Park. And it is Mike鈥檚 and my hope to have all nine grandchildren attend North Park as well.鈥�
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Dr. Jon Peterson, assistant professor of politics and government
