OCTOBER PARENT NEWS
Dear Parents,

I look forward to connecting with you each month in this way and I hope that you find our newsletter beneficial and that it keeps you more informed of what is happening on campus. I continue to thank God for keeping our campus safe during this pandemic while other schools have experienced outbreaks, forcing them to go strictly virtual. Please join me in asking our Heavenly Father to protect us as we move through this school year.

I know that even though we are on-campus, the experience is different from a normal year. I ask students regularly about how they are doing and the common answer is “glad to be on campus but some of this is weird.” I get it and I agree. 

We have all lived through major events and crises that alter how we act and view the world. Think of us landing on the moon, MLK/JFK assassinations, 9/11, etc. Although some are tragic, there can be positive outcomes from them. I look at these students today and firmly believe that God is preparing them for something that we can’t even imagine.  God never wastes an experience or hurt and I believe He will use this pandemic to further His kingdom somehow, someway through our students. As I look at my own life and all through Scripture, I see God using difficulties to mold me into His likeness and prepare me for the plans He has for me. 

I hope you are encouraged and confident that God has a plan for your student, because He does.

In Him,
Scott Anderson ‘84
PARENT BLOG
In the midst of a global pandemic, civil unrest, economic crisis, cataclysmic natural disasters, and a contentious presidential election, our students are also in the midst of their most transformative years. The year 2020 will undeniably mark their generation. As our students’ experience these life-altering events, how can God bring triumph from this season of tragedy? 
PARENT INFORMATION
ATTENTION- Parents of Spring and Summer 2020 Graduates!

As we form plans for your student's belated commencement ceremony in December, we are eager to give them an opportunity to celebrate their achievement in a way that is meaningful for them and safeguards the health of your family, and Northwestern faculty and staff.

To assist us in our planning, we need to hear from your student! Please encourage them to check their UNW email for the "December Commencement Information" email. We are asking for them to RSVP by Thursday, October 8 if they plan to participate.
Students can complete the 21/22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting October 1, 2020. FAFSA is required to be considered for need-based grants and student loans.
View your student’s fall semester balance online. All balances should be paid in full unless you are enrolled in a payment plan.

Students must be paid in full to register for spring semester.
Questions - call Student Accounts at 651-631-5352.
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Need Encouragement? Need a Smile? Need a reminder?

“Know your Why” is a video clip from Michael Jr. that is a reminder of why you do what you do. Check it out!

What if education could go beyond a degree or career to firmly establish your God-given purpose? Want to see what is available for adults at Northwestern?
Contact us today!
Admissions Counselors
Graduate & Online Adult Learning
We are curating a list of professionals willing to engage students in areas such as providing industry advice, informational interviews, review resumes, professional connections, and more. Professionals will be added to our 'Career Communities' directory made accessible to students. Your wisdom and expertise would be invaluable to our UNW students. We offer various levels of commitment. If you want to find out more information about our Career Communities, please email Sara Ring at saring@unwsp.edu.  
UNIVERSITY EVENTS
Bright Star October 29-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 are 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
Faculty Artist Series: A Century of Flute and Harp
Tuesday, October 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Nazareth Chapel

Join UNW Music faculty Karen Baumgartner, flute, and guest Mallory McHenry, harp, for an evening of beautiful music from the last hundred years! With a program featuring well-known and up-and-coming composers, you'll hear a diverse range of inspiring pieces.

COVID-19 Protocol:
Mouth and nose covering/face mask required at all times. Seating accommodates a 6-foot distancing requirement.

Get your tickets and more info today by calling the Ticket Office at 651-631-5151 or visiting unwtickets.com
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