Congratulations, UNW Families!

Whether this week was the end of your Eagle's first year at UNW or their last week before commencement, you have something big to celebrate.

Your Eagle has likely had a lot on their mind –final exams, a capstone project or thesis, pinning ceremony or graduation! Or, perhaps they are moving back home or to their next landing place for the summer or longer-term housing.

Remind your Eagle that there is time to plan, work, transition, AND practice self-care. Even small choices help your student balance their academic and wellness needs:

• Make time for meals.

• Get enough quality sleep.

• Spend time with God, even if it's on their way somewhere.

• Go for a quick walk.

This is an exciting time for your Eagle, but it can also be stressful – saying good-bye to friends for the summer, or "see ya later" to classmates who are graduating or moving on. We encourage you to let your student know that you are praying for them, cheering them on, and will be available when they need a listening ear or helping hand. In fact, text them right now and let them know - it could be just the boost they need. 

And as always, let us know how our Parent Engagement team can help. 

University of Northwestern Spring Semester Commencement will take place this Saturday, May 14 at 10:00am and 2:00pm in Knight Performance Hall in the Totino Fine Arts Center. Live streaming 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 special gift.

Residence halls will be closing on Friday, May 13 at noon for all students not involved in graduation, summer housing, or athletics. Graduating seniors should be checked out by noon on Sunday, May 15. 

Summer residents can move in on Sunday from 1:00pm - 9:00pm. 

Residents will be checked-out only after the room has been inspected for cleanliness. They will be asked to stay to finish any cleaning that is not done before they leave. 

We will be praying for your students over the summer and look forward to seeing them again in the fall! 

If your student is graduating this month, their student account balance must be paid in full in order to receive their diploma and transcripts.

Payments for summer semester are due by May 31st.

Thinking ahead for fall? Statements will be available the first week of August with a due date of August 31st.

Questions?

651-631-5352

Stay connected with us over the summer and through the academic year on the UNWSP Parent Facebook group. You'll find event updates, campus happenings, tips on parenting through the college years, and much more. Get to know other Northwestern parents while you all stay-in-the-know about your students' academic and campus experiences. 

Looking to pivot your career? The Great Resignation has adults everywhere rethinking the job market. Do you want to learn more about our Masters of Organizational Leadership or Masters of Ministry Leadership at University of Northwestern? Both programs offer new opportunities for being promotable and marketable. Contact us today for a change you might be longing for.

We are excited to celebrate our graduating seniors this month! Although their time at UNW may be over, access to our career services is free for life. Alumni (recent or not) are always welcome to connect with us for resume reviews, job search strategies, networking, career change, and more. Email career@unwsp.edu

Save the date! Start making plans for Homecoming & Family Weekend next fall! We are introducing Family Weekend this year, which will be held over the same weekend as Homecoming! This will be our biggest event of the year, including a variety of activities for Northwestern families, friends and alumni! 

Northwestern Homecoming & Family Weekend is Sept. 23-24, 2022. More information will be released throughout the summer. Stay subscribed to this newsletter for updates!

Eagles, Together as Family!

Our Spring Athletic Teams Are On Fire!

Women's Tennis won the UMAC Regular Season and Tournament Championships. They will play in the NCAA National Tournament at Wisconsin-Whitewater. Read More

Baseball won the UMAC Regular Season Championship and will host the conference tournament this week, Thursday-Saturday, May 12-14. The tournament champion will receive the conference's automatic qualifying bid to the 2022 NCAA Championship. Go Eagles!

The University of Northwestern Softball team earned the right to host the NCCAA North Central Regional Championship game on Wednesday thanks to a strong regular season, but ended their season falling 2-1 and 2-0 to Hannibal-LaGrange. This was only the 4th time in school history we have won 23+ games in a season, and with 7 new students this year. Congratulations to Coach Alicia DuMonceaux and our UNW softball team!

It was an incredible joy to celebrate our students'  grandparents in April! 

Calling all High School Filmmakers!

​

The Emerging Filmmakers contest began in 2017 as an opportunity to showcase films created by students currently enrolled in high school. It provides high school student filmmakers with an opportunity to showcase their films in front of their peers and UNW film students. Films submitted must be in the categories of comedy, drama, music video, documentary, and animation. Student films are judged by Northwestern faculty, alumni, and film professionals from around the country.

If you love Christian teaching and talk radio, engaging listeners, overseeing events and initiatives, expanding digital development, and making an impact for Christ, you may be just who we’re looking for! Faith Radio has an opening for a Listener Engagement Director. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a fun and effective team where you’ll have all of the necessary tools to impact thousands of people’s lives around the world for Christ.

Thank you for staying connected. We love hearing from you! We are grateful for you and your heart for Northwestern and will be praying for you as you serve the Lord. Keep us up-to-date on what God is doing in and through your life! Update your profile if you have changed careers, married, had a new baby, have a great story to share, or have a prayer request.

Come visit us— we'd love to see you and would be thrilled to show you what's new on campus! Contact us if you want to set up a time for a visit or tour.

We also have opportunities for you to get connected and partner with students through networking events, internships, and our new Career Communities.

Please continue to pray for Northwestern as we strive to provide Christ-centered higher education, equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, serving effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community, and world.

Blessings to you!

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

Parent Engagement

parents@unwsp.edu I 651-631-5350