2007 News Archive

Alumnus' Work Celebrated on Front Page of Chicago Tribune

January 2, 2007

Graduate Student's Leadership Featured in Crain's Chicago Business

January 2, 2007

Gant Signs on for Second Pro Season

January 3, 2007

Memorial Saturday for North Park Piano Professor

January 5, 2007

North Parkers Torn Between Bears and Seahawks on Sunday

January 8, 2007

Commissioner Patricia Horton Models Significance and Service in the City of Chicago

January 10, 2007

President Parkyn Travels U.S. to Meet Alumni and Friends

January 11, 2007

Superintendent Jerome Nelson to Speak at King Day Chapel

January 11, 2007

SBNM Announces Next Student/Alumni Dinner

January 15, 2007

Aaron Olson Featured on Cover of The New York Times Home and Garden Section

January 16, 2007

SBNM Director Wes Lindahl Appointed Chair of AFP Research Council

January 17, 2007

Seminary to Host Eugene Cho of Seattle's Quest Church as Pastor in Residence

January 19, 2007

Alumnus' Son to Coach Colts Receivers in Super Bowl XLI

January 24, 2007

Brian McCaskey Attempts to 'Keep it Simple' while Preparing Chicago Bears for Super Bowl XLI

January 26, 2007

Custodian Turned Seminarian Now Leads Nebraska Congregation

January 29, 2007

NPU Voice Teacher Deployed to Iraq

January 30, 2007

President David and Linda Parkyn Visit the Twin Cities

January 31, 2007

Students and Faculty Attend American Humanics Management Institute

January 31, 2007

NPU School of Music Plays Key Role at Illinois Music Educators' State Conference

February 1, 2007

Campus Community Celebrates Black History Month

February 1, 2007

Pastor in Residence Encourages Synthesis of 'Innovation and Tradition' in the Church

February 2, 2007

Alumnus and Former Chicago Bear Sees Super Bowl Coaches as Role Models

February 2, 2007

Dilworth to Conduct National Multicultural Choir for Fanshawes Pacific Song

February 7, 2007

Sophomore Eric Staswick's Photography Captures Moments and Opens Doors

February 8, 2007

Theatre Program Preparing Groundbreaking Spring Musical

February 9, 2007

Fourth Generation North Parker to Continue Family Tradition

February 10, 2007

Students Prepare to Focus on Race and Justice as Sankofa Departs for the South

February 12, 2007

Heirloom Donated to University Archives Tied to Early Covenant Church Leader

February 12, 2007

Faculty and Staff Volunteer at Neighboring Hibbard Elementary School

February 16, 2007

Seminary Professor Speaking at Northside Borders as Part of Erasing Hate Tour

February 20, 2007

Authored by Rus Bradburd, Paddy on the Hardwood Garners Rave Reviews

February 21, 2007

Seminary Undertaking Lenten Walk to Jerusalem for Health and Wellness

February 21, 2007

African American and Latino Students Honored for Excellence

February 26, 2007

North Park to Host RELOAD - A One Day Training Experience This Weekend

February 26, 2007

Nonprofit Expert Leaves NYC to Assume Directorship of The Axelson Center

March 1, 2007

Students Share Coffee and Compassion with Older, Wiser Residents at Covenant Home

March 2, 2007

Sinovic Gains Valuable Experience With Pro Soccer Team

March 5, 2007

Rollin Persson to Assume New Position with National Covenant Properties

March 7, 2007

Students to Spend Spring Break with Orphaned Children, Homeless Families

March 8, 2007

North Park Plays Key Role in Greater Albany Park Education Coalition

March 8, 2007

Online Auction to Support Missions Continues to Raise Funds

March 13, 2007

National Press Covers North Parkers Serving in New Orleans

March 15, 2007

Rachel Newhouse Wins MTV Contest and Donates Proceeds to Charity

March 15, 2007

Dilworth to Conduct Holland Chorale as Guest Artist This Weekend

March 15, 2007

Axelson Symposium to Focus on Generations and Demographics

March 19, 2007

Alicia VerHage Awarded Rotary Scholarship to Study in South Africa

March 20, 2007

North Park Featured in The Chicago Sun-Times

March 21, 2007

North Parkers Interviewed on WGN Radio News/Talk 720 AM

March 23, 2007

Wickham Attains Dream Job With Padres

March 24, 2007

Internationally Renowned Musicians Perform to Benefit North Park Student

March 29, 2007

North Park Has Close Ties to Chicago Women's Football Team

March 29, 2007

Senior Emily Johnson's Work to Be Published in Academic Journal

March 29, 2007

Chris Jones Named Principal of North Park Area High School

March 30, 2007

Dean Olson to Appear with Vermeer Quartet in Haydn's Seven Last Words

March 30, 2007

Rachel Bergstrom Receives National Science Foundation Award

April 3, 2007

Melissa Pawl Uses Second Language for Ministry Outreach

April 4, 2007

Trustee Launches PBS Television Series

April 5, 2007

Seminarians Making a Difference Through Service with University Ministries

April 10, 2007

Rev. Henry Greenidge to Receive Honorary Doctorate

April 11, 2007

Civil Rights Activist and Denominational Leader to Get Honorary Degrees

April 11, 2007

Efrem Smith Calls Students to Live Biblically and Promote Justice

April 12, 2007

Invisible Children World Tour Comes to North Park

April 12, 2007

Professor McKnight Interviewed in Chicago Tribune on Topic of Daily Prayers

April 13, 2007

Victor Cooper Honored for Leadership and Service to Children with Special Needs

April 13, 2007

Boston Globe Features Les Olson and Profiles the "Life of an Educator"

April 15, 2007

Campus to Host Parent and Family Weekend 2007

April 16, 2007

North Park Responds to Virginia Tech Tragedy

April 16, 2007

Video Game Pioneer Takes Role of "Culture-Creator" Seriously

April 23, 2007

Gospel Choir Performs for Sold-Out Crowd

April 23, 2007

Students and Faculty Receive Awards at Annual Honors Convocation

April 23, 2007

New Scholarships Create Opportunities at North Park Theological Seminary

April 25, 2007

North Park's Campus Design Featured in Landscape Architecture

April 26, 2007

Professor of Music Emeritus Honored for Composition and Publishing

April 26, 2007

Lauren Winner Addresses the Trinity and Sex in Nyvall Lectures

April 30, 2007

Professor McKnight Wins Best of Christian Press Award

May 1, 2007

Campus Pastor Candidates Visit Campus

May 2, 2007

Student Symposium Highlights Student Research Accomplishments

May 2, 2007

Chemistry Professor Frank DeBoer Retires after 41 Years

May 3, 2007

Senior Week Marks Transition from Student to Alum

May 4, 2007

Daughter is "Greatest Inspiration" for Artist and Professor Tim Lowly

May 7, 2007

Student/Alumni Summer Team to Lead Worship Around the Country

May 9, 2007

Alumnus and Member of Chicago Slaughter in Daily Herald Article

May 13, 2007

Judy Peterson Named Campus Pastor

May 14, 2007

University Celebrates 114th Commencement

May 14, 2007

School of Music Featured in Chicago Tribune Magazine

May 14, 2007

Axelson Symposium Attracts Nonprofit Leaders to Explore Changing Demographics

May 17, 2007

Joseph Jones Named Provost

May 18, 2007

Seminary Celebrates Commencement, Honors Greenidge and Class of 1957

May 19, 2007

Professor Jeff Nelson's Research Profiled by Associated Press

May 21, 2007

North Park Student Hosts "Wiggles World" at Great America

May 22, 2007

Bears Kicker Robbie Gould to Co-Chair Golf For Kids Next Week

May 29, 2007

Youth Nexus Transforms Young People Around the Country

May 31, 2007

Professor McKnight to be Featured Guest on Grace Matters

May 31, 2007

Student Activism Sees Results in Major White House Announcement

June 1, 2007

Rah Lecture Available Via Podcast

June 7, 2007

Bears Kicker Robbie Gould Co-Hosts Successful Golf for Kids Fundraiser

June 7, 2007

North Park University Theatre Department Presents Project 24

June 12, 2007

North Park Alumnus Establishes Caddy Business

June 25, 2007

North Park Alumnae Receive High Honors

June 26, 2007

New "Covenant Affirmations" Curriculum Available

June 29, 2007

Alumnus Appointed as Interim Dean at UIC

July 3, 2007

Alumni Gather at Mission Springs

July 6, 2007

Midsummer Fest a Success

July 7, 2007

Homecoming 2007 Preview

July 16, 2007

Global Partnerships Build Ongoing Relationships

July 27, 2007

Former Faculty Member Schmidt Passes Away

August 12, 2007

Youth Ministry Professor Ginny Olson Featured on Podcast

August 13, 2007

Nassif Podcast Airs August 19

August 15, 2007

First Class of Spiritual Directors Graduates

August 16, 2007

Chamber Music at North Park Prepares for its 27th Season

August 20, 2007

Center for Youth Ministry Studies to Host PreLoad

August 27, 2007

McKnight Book Seeks to Expand View of Atonement

September 4, 2007

New Provost Seeks to Strengthen Faith-Education Ties

September 6, 2007

Professor Peter Berggren to Premiere Documentary September 8

September 7, 2007

University Ministries Summer Highlights

September 7, 2007

Martin Marty to Present Two Lectures on Wednesday

September 11, 2007

North Park's Marathon Man: Boaz Johnson

September 12, 2007

Neighboring Von Steuben in Voting Race for Renovation Grant

September 14, 2007

University Convocation Recognizes Faculty and Staff

September 18, 2007

Inaugural Jimmie R. Alford Scholarship is Awarded

September 18, 2007

'Unity Concert' to Benefit Sudan Projects

September 24, 2007

Public Reading and Discussion with Swedish Author Jonas Khemiri

September 24, 2007

Special Lecture on International Ethics and Rule of Law to Take Place October 3

September 26, 2007

Former North Park Chaplain Mullen Fondell Returns as Pastor in Residence

September 26, 2007

University Ministries Hosts First-Ever Vive Conference

November 4, 2007

Viking Kids Day Brings Inner-City Kids to North Park's Campus

November 4, 2007

North Park Students Engage in World AIDS Day

November 29, 2007

Chicago a cappella to Perform Pieces Composed by North Park Faculty

November 29, 2007

Former North Park Tennis Coach Passes Away

November 30, 2007

Alumna Uses Gifts North Park Helped Her to Realize

December 4, 2007

Graham's Journey with North Park Theological Seminary

December 5, 2007

North Park University Hosts Sankta Lucia Festival

December 5, 2007

Concert Band Carol-Sing Benefits World AIDS Day

December 6, 2007

Chapel Carol-Sing Brings Out Students in Droves

December 6, 2007

North Park Alumnus Coaches Suburban Soccer Team to State Championship

December 6, 2007

Hibbard Students Send Thank-Yous for Gymnastics Performance

December 7, 2007

North Parkers Take Part in Global AIDS Conference

December 10, 2007

Sankta Lucia Pageant Fills Anderson Chapel

December 13, 2007

University Celebrates Winter Commencement Convocation

December 14, 2007

Son of Faculty Member Murray Passes Away in Fire

December 16, 2007

Faith, Food, and Fitness Conference Coming to North Park

December 17, 2007

North Park Sponsors Wonderland of Lights

December 19, 2007

Palmquist's Retirement Ends Century-Long Family Tenure

December 20, 2007

Jackson Retires as Director of Pastoral Care at Swedish Covenant Hospital

December 21, 2007

DeNeui Named Candidate for Full-Time Position

December 21, 2007

Brandel Library to Receive Grant

December 21, 2007

Former North Park Professor's Recipe Appears in Cookbook

December 21, 2007

Students Put Compassion Into Action

January 8, 2008