North Parker Magazine Summer 2024
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Building an Intercultural Campus
North Park’s student cultural organizations provide connection and education to the campus community.
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Articles in This Issue
First Word
This edition of the North Parker celebrates our intercultural identity and highlights the incredible achievements of our diverse community.
Meet the Staff: Nurturing Intercultural Connections
Tessa Zanoni and Ruby Benigno, leaders of NPU’s Office of International Affairs, play pivotal roles in embodying the university’s commitment to its intercultural distinctive.
Meet the Faculty: Everything Is Related
Biology Professor Timothy Lin looks for opportunities to bring his identity and passions into his teaching.
Seminary Spotlight: An Intercultural Approach to Faith
NPTS Teaching Fellow Armida Belmonte Stephens reflects on the significance of bringing her faith community’s culture to her teaching.
Student Spotlight: Distinguished Seniors
Each year, North Park University celebrates the exceptional achievements of two students with the Distinguished Senior Awards.
Viking Strong: Connecting Cultures through Competition
Vikings have many reasons for committing to North Park, one of the most common being the people they meet on and off the court.
Sister Skola
North Park’s 50-year partnership with SVF in Sweden provides an exchange of ideas and cultures.
Building an Intercultural Campus
North Park’s student cultural organizations provide connection and education to the campus community.
Honoring Our Roots, Embracing the Future
Founded by Swedes, North Park’s educational mission has grown to serve Hispanic students.
Snapshot: Commencement 2024
View a collection of photos from Commencement 2024.
Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Melanie Fitzsimmons BA ’04; Ida Hiben BA ’12, MOL ’17; and Josh Hiben BA ’12, MDiv ’18 reflect on the influence North Park had on their careers and lives.
Honors: North Park Recognizes Outstanding Alumni
North Park honors alumni into the Viking Hall of Fame and presents its Distinguished Alumni Award to a seminary alumna.
Giving: A Passion for Seminary Education
Jeanna (Brand) Frost BA ’09, MDiv ’13 and Brad Frost MDiv ’13 talk about the importance of supporting the next generation of pastors.
From the Archives
In collaboration with the Brandel Library and the Center for Scandinavian Studies, NPU provides the Swedish-American Archives of Greater Chicago with archival infrastructure.
