Events from August 20 – October 3 – É«ÇéÂÛ̳ /events/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:25:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Compass Talks with Sun Chang Music /event/compass-talks-with-sun-chang-music/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=116178 Join a virtual life-time learning series called Compass Talks. Topic: From Classical to Curious: How Exploring More Makes You Stand Out Speaker: Sun Chang Register Description: Do you ever feel…

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Topic: From Classical to Curious: How Exploring More Makes You Stand Out
Speaker: Sun Chang

Description: Do you ever feel like you have to specialize to be valuable? What if embracing your curiosities made you even more extraordinary?

I’m a music lecturer at NPU, but am a lot of other things: pianist, harpsichordist, viola da gambist, jazz pianist, collaborative pianist, ballet pianist, researcher of historical women composers, and more!

In this talk, I’ll take you through my journey across musical genres and instruments, with live musical demonstrations to show how these seemingly separate worlds connect in surprising ways.

Beyond music, we’ll also explore how everyday skills—whether from hobbies or housework—translate into professional strengths. You might be surprised at the hidden connections in your own life!

Join me for an engaging, interactive session that challenges the myth of specialization and celebrates the power of curiosity.
-Sun Chang Music

Join esteemed North Park community members as they discuss meaningful topics curated to spark inspiration.

Registration will be required to gain access to the Zoom Link.

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]]> Fall Semester and First Quad Begin /event/fall-semester-and-first-quad-begin/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=104347 Fall Semester 16-week Courses and First Quad (Fall A) 7-week Courses Begin.

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]]> Homecoming Exhibition /event/homecoming-exhibition/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=116501 Dates: September 2 to October 17. Reception and artist talk: October 3 at 4:30pm Location: Carlson Tower Gallery. Carlson Tower Gallery is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00am…

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Reception and artist talk: October 3 at 4:30pm

Location: Carlson Tower Gallery.

Carlson Tower Gallery is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm.

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]]> Mending Wall: Joe Policastro Trio /event/mending-wall-joe-policastro-trio/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=116494 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 2:30pm Location: Anderson Chapel Inspired by the Robert Frost poem of the same name, the Joe Policastro Trio will perform a boundary-defying musical program.…

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Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Anderson Chapel
Inspired by the Robert Frost poem of the same name, the Joe Policastro Trio will perform a boundary-defying musical program. This community concert explores the concepts and nature of borders and identity, re-contextualizing songs from Italy and Hong Kong, symphonic themes, movie scores, pop tunes, and even a cowboy song written by Russian classical composer.
Joe Policastro, bass; Dave Miller, guitar, Mikel Avery, drums
This concert is generously supported by the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF).
This concert is free and open to the public!

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]]> Fall Open House /event/fall-open-house/ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=97933 The post Fall Open House appeared first on É«ÇéÂÛ̳.

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Fall Open House

Join us for Fall Open House and experience É«ÇéÂÛ̳ like never before!
This interactive event is designed especially for high school students in grades 10–12 and their families to get an authentic feel for life at our beautiful Chicago campus. From engaging with faculty to participating in hands-on academic sessions, our Fall Open House offers an immersive look at what it means to be a Viking.

Event Highlights:

  • Engage with Our Faculty. Connect with North Park’s dedicated professors through casual conversations and meaningful interactions during Lunch with Faculty. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, hear about academic programs, and get to know the people who make our learning community so vibrant.
  • Explore Cutting-Edge Facilities. Get an up-close look at our state-of-the-art science labs, including the high-tech Nursing Simulation Lab and the Carlson Athletic Training Center.
  • Hands-On Workshops. Build your own schedule by choosing from interactive sessions across a wide range of academic departments. Whether you already have a major in mind or are still exploring your options, this is your chance to dive in and discover what interests you most.
  • Take a Student-Led Tour. See campus through the eyes of a current student and explore our welcoming urban oasis in the heart of Chicago.

Interactive Sessions:

  • STEM (Chemistry, Physics and Engineering, Pre-Health Tracks, Cadaver Lab, Lab tours)
  • School of Nursing & Health Sciences
  • School of Music, Art and Theatre
  • School of Education
  • Humanities & Social Sciences

Whether you are just starting your college search or narrowing down your choices, our Fall Open House is the perfect opportunity to see what makes North Park special. 

We cannot wait to meet you!

 

Schedule

Time Activity Location
9:00 a.m. Check–In Anderson Chapel
9:30 a.m. Welcome Anderson Chapel
9:35 a.m. Student Panel Anderson Chapel
10:00 a.m. Open Major Exploration
Pick and choose your activities from a list of hands–on workshops led by faculty:
• STEM (Chemistry, Physics and Engineering, Pre–Health Tracks, Cadaver Lab,
Lab tours)
• School of Nursing & Health Sciences
• School of Music, Art, and Theatre
• School of Education
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• School of Business and Nonprofit Management		 Various locations
11:40 a.m. Lunch with faculty Johnson Center, room 325
12:00 p.m. Optional tours

    • full campus tour
    • housing tour
  Johnson Center, room 325

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]]> Faculty Recital: Rick Ferguson /event/faculty-recital-rick-ferguson/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=116497 Date: Saturday, September 27 Time: 7:30pm Location: Anderson Chapel This concert is free and open to the public! Pianist, composer, historian, chamber musician and coach. Rick Ferguson is the Co-Founder…

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Time: 7:30pm

Location: Anderson Chapel

This concert is free and open to the public!

Pianist, composer, historian, chamber musician and coach. Rick Ferguson is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of The Musical Offering in Evanston. Can be found researching the work and legacies of composers on YouTube and Substack.

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]]> Homecoming Music Showcase /event/homecoming-music-showcase-2/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=116549 Date: Friday, October 3 Time: 7:30pm Location: Anderson Chapel This event is free and open to the public. Watch Live!

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Time: 7:30pm

Location: Anderson Chapel

This event is free and open to the public.

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]]> November Discover North Park /event/november-discover-northpark/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=97948 The post November Discover North Park appeared first on É«ÇéÂÛ̳.

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Discover North Park

Get an in-depth look at É«ÇéÂÛ̳ and discover what it’s really like to be part of our community! Designed for high school students in grades 10–12, Discover North Park is our most comprehensive campus visit event. From conversations with current students to informative sessions about life, faith, service, and academics, this experience gives you the tools and confidence to take your next step in the college journey.

Event Highlights:

  • Personalize Your Experience. Choose two rotating sessions that match your interests, from first-gen college support and community engagement to faith-based programs and academic tours in STEM or the Arts.
  • Hear from Our Students. Learn what life is like at North Park through our North Park 101 presentation and Student Panel.
  • Get Clarity on Costs. Our Financial Aid session breaks down the FAFSA process, scholarships, and how to make college affordable.
  • Enjoy Lunch on Campus. Connect with current students, staff, and guests while enjoying a meal in our Dining Hall.
  • Take a Student-Led Tour. End your visit with an optional campus tour to see our welcoming urban oasis and ask any final questions.

Rotating Sessions:

First Generation College Student 101: Designed for students who are first generation college students. Information will be provided regarding the application, financial aid, scholarships and admitted student process.

CRUX: A community of students who follow Jesus together throughout their first year at North Park. With curricular and co-curricular elements, Crux provides a holistic approach to transformation in Christ, equipping students for a lifelong journey of faith and formation.

Civic Engagement/Catalyst 606: Students step outside of the classroom, serving and learning within their local community and gaining a closer understanding and appreciation for the increasingly urban world they live and work in.

SMAT Tour: Designed for students interested in majoring or minoring in Music, Art, and Theatre or non-majors interested in participating in an ensemble or club. Don’t miss this opportunity to tour our music and creative spaces.

STEM Tour: For students interested in STEM fields or passionate about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, this tour offers an in-depth look at the Johnson Center. Explore state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, and collaborative spaces where innovation and discovery come to life.

 

 

Schedule

Time Activity Location
9:00 a.m. Check–In Anderson Chapel
9:30 a.m. Welcome Anderson Chapel
9:35 a.m. Life at North Park

    • North Park 101
    • Student panel
 Anderson Chapel
10:15 a.m. Financing your education Anderson Chapel
10:45/11:15 a.m. Rotating Sessions

Choose from a variety of informational based sessions to learn more about cohorts, programs, and student organizations:

    • First Generation College Student 101
    • Civic Engagement/Catalyst 606
    • CRUX
    • Johnson Center for Science and Community Life tour
    • School of Music, Art, and Theatre tour
 First rotation departs from Anderson Chapel
11:45 a.m. Lunch Dining Hall
12:30 p.m. Optional campus tour Depart from Dining Hall

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]]> February Discover North Park /event/february-discover-northpark/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=100904 The post February Discover North Park appeared first on É«ÇéÂÛ̳.

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Discover North Park

Get an in-depth look at É«ÇéÂÛ̳ and discover what it’s really like to be part of our community! Designed for high school students in grades 10–12, Discover North Park is our most comprehensive campus visit event. From conversations with current students to informative sessions about life, faith, service, and academics, this experience gives you the tools and confidence to take your next step in the college journey.

Event Highlights:

  • Personalize Your Experience. Choose two rotating sessions that match your interests, from first-gen college support and community engagement to faith-based programs and academic tours in STEM or the Arts.
  • Hear from Our Students. Learn what life is like at North Park through our North Park 101 presentation and Student Panel.
  • Get Clarity on Costs. Our Financial Aid session breaks down the FAFSA process, scholarships, and how to make college affordable.
  • Enjoy Lunch on Campus. Connect with current students, staff, and guests while enjoying a meal in our Dining Hall.
  • Take a Student-Led Tour. End your visit with an optional campus tour to see our welcoming urban oasis and ask any final questions.

 

Rotating Sessions:

First Generation College Student 101: Designed for students who are first generation college students. Information will be provided regarding the application, financial aid, scholarships and admitted student process.

CRUX: A community of students who follow Jesus together throughout their first year at North Park. With curricular and co-curricular elements, Crux provides a holistic approach to transformation in Christ, equipping students for a lifelong journey of faith and formation.

Civic Engagement/Catalyst 606: Students step outside of the classroom, serving and learning within their local community and gaining a closer understanding and appreciation for the increasingly urban world they live and work in.

SMAT Tour: Designed for students interested in majoring or minoring in Music, Art, and Theatre or non-majors interested in participating in an ensemble or club. Don’t miss this opportunity to tour our music and creative spaces.

STEM Tour: For students interested in STEM fields or passionate about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, this tour offers an in-depth look at the Johnson Center. Explore state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, and collaborative spaces where innovation and discovery come to life.

 

 

 

Schedule

Time Activity Location
9:00 a.m. Check–In Anderson Chapel
9:30 a.m. Welcome Anderson Chapel
9:35 a.m. Life at North Park

    • North Park 101
    • Student panel
 Anderson Chapel
10:15 a.m. Financing your education Anderson Chapel
10:45/11:15 a.m. Rotating Sessions

Choose from a variety of informational based sessions to learn more about cohorts, programs, and student organizations:

    • First Generation College Student 101
    • Civic Engagement/Catalyst 606
    • CRUX
    • Johnson Center for Science and Community Life tour
    • School of Music, Art, and Theatre tour
 First rotation departs from Anderson Chapel
11:45 a.m. Lunch Dining Hall
12:30 p.m. Optional campus tour Depart from Dining Hall

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