Greetings Parents,
Happy Thanksgiving! “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thes. 5:16–18
This time of year always flies by at Northwestern. It is a fun and festive season with so much to do and enjoy around campus. If you’ve never attended our Christmas at Northwestern concert, I encourage you to make this the year you do. Performances are scheduled for December 3–5. Beverly Cleary's "Ramona Quimby" will be performed in the Patsy Miller Studio the following week (Dec. 7–11). Order tickets for both performances below. They sell out fast!
For many of you, Thanksgiving break will be the first time your student returns home since school began. This is an opportunity to embrace the growth they’ve experienced—intellectually, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Be ready to welcome them home and also to give them extra space and grace as they bring their new learning, growth, and experiences home for the first time. We pray that God will continue to do His work in the life of your student!
God bless you. I am thankful for you!
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In His Service,
Angel
Angel (Amundson ’92) Moin
Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement
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Welcome Cassie Plantage, Coordinator for Alumni & Parent Engagement! |
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It is with much enthusiasm that I introduce to you our new Coordinator for Alumni and Parent Engagement, Cassie Plantage. She is a second-generation Northwestern alum who comes to us with strong communication, administrative, and event planning skills. Cassie has a deep and personal love for all things Northwestern, and is a positive and welcome addition to our team. Welcome, Cassie! |
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Are you looking for a way to encourage your student? UNW Student Government provides an option to purchase care packages that are delivered to your student during final exams in December.
For $19.99, you can encourage your student during a stressful time of year while supporting our Student Government. The care package will include a variety of snacks and goodies for your student to enjoy during long study hours.
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 beginning Thursday, December 9.
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If your student is graduating, their account balance must be paid in full to receive a diploma or transcripts.
Continuing students will receive their spring semester bill the first week of January.
Current payment-plan participants are not automatically enrolled in the spring payment plan. Students need to enroll in a payment plan again for spring semester. Payment plan enrollment opens the beginning of January.
1098T documents will be available by January 31. Your student can sign up to receive an electronic 1098-T.
Important Note: Student Accounts Office will be closed from December 23–January 3. Please make sure your payments are received no later than December 22; payments received after this date will be processed on January 4. Online payments are processed immediately.
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Our Black Friday Sale is coming! Follow us on social media @UNWCampusStore for more details or check out our website starting Wednesday, November 24 for great deals. The sale will go through Monday, November 29, online only.
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Enroll in PSEO or Graduate School |
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January semester deadlines for PSEO and Graduate School are fast approaching! If you are considering either of these options for your family, please reach out ASAP! |
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Academic Achievement was awarded the distinction of “Certified Learning Center” from the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA) this fall. Criteria for the designation included programs and services offered, organizational framework, academic integrity and learning environment, assessment and evaluation, and staff and professional development. |
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We want to equip your student to reach his or her academic goals! Find us on the Student Academics tab on theROCK, or contact us at 651-628-3316 or AcademicAchievement@unwsp.edu for more information. |
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The 2022–23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. We will start awarding our continuing/returning students in Spring '22. Students will receive an email, at their UNW email, once their award offer is ready to be viewed on the ROCK.
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We love serving students! In recent weeks, Career & Leadership Development offered free professional photos, an internship/job fair with 23 employers, and weekly resources to help students prepare for life beyond UNW. When your student is home over break, find out what steps they are taking, and encourage them to reach out for assistance from our office. |
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Giving Tuesday is November 30! Follow along with us as we share Jose’s story and raise funds for UNW student scholarships. |
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Christmas at Northwestern December 3–5! |
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Jesus is the Hope of the World. The Light. The Source of Life. The Great Physician. The Sun of Righteousness. We welcome you once again to celebrate and worship with 250 on-stage musicians at the “Christmas at Northwestern” concert of worship. Together we will sing of that Hope, look to the Light, and retell the story and promise of our redemption. Get your tickets today by calling the Ticket Office at 651-631-5151 or visiting unwtickets.com. |
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Ramona Quimby Performing December 7–11! |
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Unpredictable. Exasperating. Boisterous and independent. That's Ramona Quimby for you: always aggravating her older sister, Beezus, constantly getting into trouble, and sometimes "making a big, noisy fuss" when things don't go her way. Along with the discovery that life is not always fair, Ramona and Beezus come to realize that sisters may not always agree, but they can be good to have around. Get your tickets today by calling the Ticket Office at 651-631-5151 or visiting unwtickets.com |
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The Denler Gallery is proud to present the works of UNW’s senior studio art majors in the current exhibition, "Handle With Care." Students showcasing their work include Lauren Brandt, Victoria Fox, Julia Gusek, and Angelica Yvonne. The Denler Gallery is located on the upper floor of the Totino Fine Arts Center. The show will be on view from November 19 through December 17. No ticket necessary. |
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Fall Semester Commencement
Friday, December 17, 2021 | 4 p.m.
University of Northwestern Fall Semester Commencement will take place on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 4 p.m. in Knight Performance Hall in the Totino Fine Arts Center. Livestreaming will be available for family and friends unable to attend in person. Parents, be sure to visit the Parent Engagement table in the Billy Graham Community Life Commons following the ceremony to receive a gift.
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The No. 15 nationally ranked University of Northwestern Volleyball team proved that their dynasty is still going strong as the Eagles defeated the University of Minnesota Morris Cougars in a 3-0 sweep on Saturday, November 6, to win the 2021 UMAC Tournament Championship. The title is the ninth in the past ten years for UNW. Earlier in the season, the Eagles secured their 11th consecutive UMAC Regular Season Championship.
The Eagles went on to compete in the NCAA Regional Tournament, making it to the Round of 32 by sweeping Illinois Wesleyan 3-0.
Abby Glanzer (Brandon, S.D./Sioux Falls Christian) and Sydney Schwitters (Clara City, Minn./MACCRAY) were both named AVCA Division III All-Americans; the 12th and 13th Eagles to earn the honor in program history. In addition, Glanzer became the first Eagle to ever earn AVCA Freshman of the Year honors; recognizing her as the best DIII Volleyball freshman in the entire nation.
In a record setting season, Schwitters became the all-time program leader in total assists and assists per set. The senior finished her career with 4,684 assists, surpassing alumna Christine Engel's (2002) mark of 4,469, and 11.18 assists per set, ahead of Krista Stoltz's (2013) record of 10.96 per set.
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Men's Soccer
- Alejandro Alfaro
- Cole Alfrey
- Austin Gunkel
- Tim DeLoye
- Koby Wesselink
- Isaac Friesen
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Women's Soccer
- Emily Currie
- Natalie Moeller
- Megan Moeller
- RJ Mullin
- Ellie Fryer
- Mya Chan
- Trae Modaff
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Volleyball
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Sydney Schwitters - UMAC Player of the Year
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Abby Glanzer - UMAC Rookie of the Year
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Marylyn Schroyer - UMAC Defensive Player of the Year
- Kendra Hardy
- Gabrielle Straub
- Kiera Brown
- Hope Kapelke
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Welcome Dr. Cassandra Bechard! |
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University of Northwestern – St. Paul welcomed four new full-time faculty for the 2021–22 academic year. Below is an excerpt of our interview with Dr. Cassandra Bechard, director of bands and assistant professor of Music.
Cassandra Bechard brings a depth of expertise in music, teaching, and conducting to the Department of Music and Theatre. Her experience ranges from directing middle-school through college and community bands, to presenting at music conferences. Before joining Northwestern, Dr. Bechard served as adjunct bassoon professor at Morningside College in Iowa, and conducted bands and ensembles at the University of Dubuque and University of Minnesota.
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Thank you for staying connected with us. Please continue to pray for Northwestern as we strive to provide Christ-centered higher education equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community, and world.
Blessings to you!
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University of Northwestern - St. Paul
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