Dear Parents,
Happy Thanksgiving! Yes, even in a year like 2020, we can and should be thankful. Scripture has a lot to say about this topic. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 tells us, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." It doesn’t get much clearer than that, does it? Rejoice. Pray. Give thanks!
For many of you, Thanksgiving might be the first time your student returns home since school started. I remember when my son and daughter returned that first time from college. What I realized shortly upon their arrival was that my son and daughter were not the same two people we had dropped off just a few months earlier! Their world expanded. They grew and changed: intellectually, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually. While you might face a similar transition, I pray that you will recognize and embrace the growth that is taking place in your student. We continue to pray that God will do His work in the life of your student.
God bless you and I am thankful for you!
Scott Anderson ‘84
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The story of 2020 is like a cliff-hanger. We’ve already jumped off the precipice and desperately want to know that the story ends well. Life isn’t nearly that predictable. Our worries about outcomes can easily send us to the top of the stress scale. Letting go of our need for control is against our nature but dressing ourselves in the “flight suit” of trust can overcome our fears and pave the way for our students to do the same… |
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Greetings from Northwestern Student Government! Are you looking for a way to encourage your student? By planning ahead, we provide an option to purchase care packages that are delivered to your student during final exams in December. The care package will include a variety of snacks and goodies for your student to enjoy during the long study hours.
For $19.99, you can encourage your student during a stressful time of year while supporting our Student Government. When you send a care package, your student will receive notification through their UNW student email account instructing them to pick up their package at the Mail Center starting Thursday, December 10.
Sales start Monday, November 9! Purchases must be made by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 4.
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Northwestern offers nearly 200 endowed and annual scholarships to students, totaling over $700,000 in awards each year. These donor scholarships are available to full-time, traditional undergraduate students for a wide variety of majors, academic achievements, and personal interests, as well as future educational and career goals. Both need and merit based awards are available.
The application for these scholarships will be open until November 30, 2020. Scholarship decisions are made during the months of January, February, and March. Student can apply today.
Please note: application will not save once started.
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The 2021-2022 free application for federal student aid is now open. FAFSA can be filed here.
Students must complete the FAFSA each year to be considered for Federal, State, UNW grant, and federal student loans.
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Registration for Spring and Summer courses begins on November 16.
Students will be received an email on November 2 with detailed information regarding registration. A student’s account must be paid in full, or current if on a payment plan, for the student to be able to register for Spring courses.
You can now complete the FAFSA for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Students who are seeking support for online learning can access Academic Achievement’s Strategies for Virtual Learning for helpful content and videos. These resources, and additional links to online subject tutoring and writing support, are found in the Academic Achievement portal on the Student Academics tab on theROCK. |
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November is Networking Month!
Please encourage your student to take advantage of these upcoming events before Thanksgiving break.
*Nov. 5: 9:55 am-Alternative Chapel "How is God Working in Media, Marketing, and Communications?" Students will hear from 3 alumni professionals.
*Nov. 11: 11 am-2 pm (Virtual) "Ministry & Nonprofit Internship/Job Fair":
All majors welcome!
All students must register through Handshake.
This fall, our career coaches are meeting with students both in-person and virtually. If your student needs help choosing a major, finding an internship, preparing a resume, we are here to help! They can make an appointment through Handshake>Appointments or email career@unwsp.edu.
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Do you know a prospective student looking at our Adult Undergraduate or Graduate Programs? Refer them to our program and your name is entered in our drawing for a UNW sweatshirt of your choice. The winner will be contacted following Thanksgiving!
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Support UNW and shop the Campus Store for gifts this year! We offer more than just UNW items so check us out online or in the store. Follow us on social media @UNWCampusStore for deals and to see new items and be sure to check out our Black Friday Sale, online only, November 25-30. |
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Bright Star Closes November 14!
Join us for UNW Theatre’s production of the bluegrass musical Bright Star inspired by real events and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell! Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American countryside in the 1920s and ‘40s. A limited amount of tickets is available to accommodate protocols and social-distancing guidelines. Get your tickets and more info today by calling the Ticket Office at 651-631-5151 or visiting unwtickets.com.
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UNW Music students and faculty have
prepared three special concerts this fall.
Nov 19: UNW Orchestra Concert
Knight Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m. (in-person only)
Nov 20: Symphonic Band Concert
Knight Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m. (in-person only)
Nov 22: “How Can We Keep From Singing?”
A celebration of choral music in a pandemic,
featuring Amata Women’s Chorale,
Con Brio Men’s Chorus, and Northwestern Choir
Knight Performance Hall, 4:00 p.m. (in-person or livestream available)
Ticketing and COVID mitigation information available at: unwtickets.com
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Over the next year, the Denler Gallery in partnership with UNW students of color, will be using its space to host a three-part exhibition titled “We the People.” The aim of this exhibition is to elevate underrepresented voices, spark conversation, and serve as a campus catalyst for change. Please visit the “We the People” exhibition page, linked below, for more details. |
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