天美传媒 has served five generations of students and continues to grow in diversity, academic relevance, and Christian commitment. Our Chicago location is a great asset that reflects the School鈥檚 global reach and outlook.
After 125 years, we鈥檝e learned how to streamline the process of helping qualified applicants seek admission to 天美传媒 and find affordable ways to attend. If you don鈥檛 see what you鈥檙e looking for on our website, please contact us directly!
天美传媒 offers more than 40 graduate and undergraduate programs in liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. Classes average 17 students. 84% of our faculty have terminal degrees. Academics here are rigorous and results-oriented.
天美传媒 Theological Seminary prepares you to answer the call to service through theological study, spiritual development, and the formative experiences of living in a community with others on a similar life path.
The Office of Alumni Engagement fosters lifelong connections by engaging alumni with the university and one another in activities, programs, and services that support the university鈥檚 mission and alumni needs.
Each grant will fund a year-long project (beginning in June) that promotes vital worship and faith formation.
April 25, 2017 鈥� The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW) announced that it will fund another 33 worship renewal projects for 2017-2018 as part of its Vital Worship Grants Program.聽As one of the award recipients, Rev. Dr. Debra R. Auger, 天美传媒聽Dean of Students and聽Associate Professor of Ministry received $10,550.
These projects have a variety of emphases鈥攙isual arts, storytelling, music, preaching, contemplation and more鈥攂ut have as a common purpose a desire to both deepen people鈥檚 understanding of worship and strengthen practices of public worship and faith formation.
Said Kathy Smith, director of the Vital Worship Grants Program: 鈥淭hese collaborative projects bring people together to study, plan and create, foster new learning and nourish intergenerational community in worship.鈥�
This year鈥檚 recipients are from around North America and include 20 congregations, one high school, four colleges and universities, three seminaries, and five other organizations, including a retirement community, a military ministry, a hospital ministry, a denominational worship committee and a regional synod. They also represent congregations and schools from 18 denominations, 19 states and two Canadian provinces.
Each grant will fund a year-long project (beginning in June) that promotes vital worship and faith formation, and this year鈥檚 awards range from $6,000 to $18,000 per project.
John Witvliet, director of the CICW, believes that the 2017 projects will help the Worship Institute in its own work of both the scholarly study of the theology, history and practice of Christian worship and the renewal of worship in worshiping communities across North America and beyond.
鈥淲e learn a tremendous amount from these programs,鈥� he said, 鈥渇rom聽the wisdom demonstrated聽in designing them and the insights gleaned from implementing and adapting them as they unfold. We look forward聽to sharing聽insights from these projects with a larger audience聽in our future programming over the next several years.”
This June, project directors and representatives of all 33 grants will gather on Calvin鈥檚 campus to dialogue not only with CICW staff, but also with the recipients of 2016 grants, who will come to campus to share the results of their year-long projects at a poster session that is open to the public.
鈥淲e look forward to learning and worshiping together,鈥� said Smith, 鈥渁nd watching the new grant recipients learn from the wisdom of those with experience.聽 The grants event is always an energizing time of conversation and sharing stories!鈥�
Since it began in the year 2000, the Vital Worship Grants Program has now awarded 784 grants to churches, schools and organizations across North America for projects that generate thoughtfulness and energy for public worship and faith formation at the local, grass-roots level. An advisory board of pastors and teachers from a variety of backgrounds assisted in the grant selections, and the program is generously supported by Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. Founded in 1937, the Endowment鈥檚 major areas of programming are religion, education, and community development.
For more information on the grants program, including a complete list of this year鈥檚 grants recipients, please see www.calvin.edu/worship.
2017 Distinguished Senior Awards were presented to Rachael Greco and Nicholas A. Collar
2017 Distinguished Senior Awards Presented to Rachael Evangeline Greco and Nicholas A. Collar
Director of Alumni Relations Melissa Velez Luce presented the 2017 Distinguished Senior Awards to Rachael Evangeline Greco, Batavia, Ill., and Nicholas A. Collar, Deerfield, Wis. during the Honors Convocation on April 24. This honor is bestowed each year to one woman and one man from the graduating class, recognizing extraordinary leadership, dedicated service, superior academic performance, and embodiment of the University鈥檚 mission of preparing students for lives of significance and service.
鈥淎s part of the selection process, six nominees were invited for interviews, where a committee had the chance to learn about fascinating research projects, passions for social justice and teamwork, volunteerism, honors they鈥檝e received and challenges they鈥檝e overcome,” Melissa said.
Rachael Evangeline Greco, a business and economics major, has spent her 天美传媒 years in academic overload just about every semester. She co-leads 天美传媒鈥檚 chapter of International Justice Mission, raising awareness about the international, national, and local issue of human trafficking. She鈥檚 a Fellow for the Future of the Carnegie Council Global Ethics Network, working under Dr. Ilsup Ahn to raise awareness on campus about selected global ethics issues. When she鈥檚 not participating in these 天美传媒 responsibilities, she鈥檚 been working 25-hours a week and volunteering at the Vietnamese Association of Illinois, teaching English to Vietnamese immigrants.
She was also granted a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2017-2018. She will be spending the next year teaching English in Vietnam and plans to continue working at Morningstar, Inc. where she鈥檚 interned. She hopes that working in finance will give her opportunities to 鈥渃reate a positive social impact in developing communities through business ventures.鈥�
Rachael was nominated by Professor Pam Schilling. “There is not a better example than Professor Schilling that demonstrates the depths that the faculty here are willing to go for their students. I have spent countless hours in her office as she mentored me through degree changes, course selections, and pushed me to pursue challenging opportunities. I am forever grateful to her and the other faculty here at 天美传媒 that have supported me through my academic career.”
She says that she chose 天美传媒 for three reasons: its location, the faculty, and the Fulbright reputation. 鈥淚t was very obvious to me after visiting campus back in 2013 that the professors here聽want聽to be engaged by and interact with their students.鈥� She remembers the advice of Dr. Linda Parkyn early in her pursuit of a Fulbright Award: 鈥淚 remember her telling me to just keep doing what I was doing.鈥�
Her 天美传媒 highlight? Her relationships with faculty members. 鈥淢y experience with the faculty is hands down the best experience I鈥檝e had at 天美传媒. Again, the faculty-student interaction was one of the reasons I decided to come here but I never anticipated how close I would end up getting with my professors.鈥� She is grateful for opportunities she鈥檚 had to conduct research with a philosophy professor, work closely with an education professor, and to be mentored by a Spanish professor.
The second recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Senior Award, Nicholas A. Collar, is a biology major and a busy guy. He鈥檚 worked in clinical lab research at Swedish Covenant Hospital designing and implementing studies, investigating diagnoses, and gaining proficiency in interpreting medical information. He had the Hugh Edmondson Research Fellowship at the UC Davis Medical Center during his 2015 summer break where he implemented a study sequencing data from blood samples that were positive for Hepatitis B. There he also participated in several shadowing experiences ranging from observing a tumor board meeting, bone marrow biopsy procedure, and the daily tasks of cytology and histology specialists. Nicholas has his sights set on medical school after taking a couple of years off.
His experience isn鈥檛 only academic. For several years, Nicholas traveled to rural parts of Honduras, to bring adequate medical care to the local residents in need. He led the 2017 trip as the president for the Honduras Medical/Public Health Brigade, coordinating logistics of the 25-person group, planning and carrying out meetings with group members, board members, and advisors from Honduras and 天美传媒. While in Honduras, he staffed a multi-station rural clinic that treated 729 patients in three days and worked with the group to construct three sanitation stations all of which significantly improved the public health standards in the region.
When Nicholas isn鈥檛 doing lab research or serving his community, he鈥檚 a teaching assistant in 天美传媒鈥檚 science department. He worked under Dr. Rholl as a microbiology assistant which taught him the behind-the-scenes work in preparing and maintaining a microbiology laboratory. He鈥檚 also worked as an anatomy and chemistry tutor and a summer pre-medical student advisor. Nicholas was one of two student advisors responsible for planning, coordinating and orchestrating a 10-day pre-academic year camp for incoming freshman interested in pursuing pre-medical routes at 天美传媒, and he鈥檚 enjoyed continuing relationships with the participants of this program 鈥� all of whom are still enrolled and succeeding at 天美传媒.
Nicholas has had wonderful opportunities to work alongside 天美传媒鈥檚 accomplished faculty people. One year, he met Dr. Nelson two mornings a week in the Cadaver Lab to dissect Rush Medical College cadavers. 鈥淯tilizing this non-class related resource was one of the most significant learning experiences I鈥檝e had at 天美传媒.鈥� Nicholas shadowed Laura Zakowski M.D at University of Wisconsin Health, Mark Collar M.D. at St. Mary鈥檚 Hospital, and several others at UC Davis Medical Center. 鈥淎ll of these experiences gave me insight to the level of professionalism needed in my future line of work.鈥�
Leadership through idea sharing spearheaded by 天美传媒 senior business and economics major.
Leadership through idea sharing spearheaded by 天美传媒 senior business and economics major
CHICAGO, May 3, 2017鈥斕烀来� today held its first TEDx event, with the theme Shifting Paradigms. Inspired by a lecture in a Principles of Management & Leadership course, 天美传媒 student Paul Clines, a senior business and economics major, presented the idea of hosting a TEDx to his professor. 鈥淚鈥檒l show you the steps in getting the TEDx license and you gather the students together,鈥� encouraged Professor Hubbard in mentoring Clines.
Seventy student volunteers formed the solid group鈥攔eady-to-learn and open to shaping an effective leadership structure. Likened to a start-up company, the leadership structure consisted of complete transparency, cross collaboration, and a de-constructed organizational design omitting conventional vertical lines of direct reports. Six core team members of faculty, staff and students circulated among the volunteers, supporting all members to be part of the decision-making process.
鈥淓very student is talented,鈥� asserts Professor Hubbard. Guided by this belief, a true cross-collaboration effort evolved into a platform for undergraduate, graduate, faculty, staff, and the community to experience empowerment through idea sharing. 鈥淭here are so many hidden talents at 天美传媒 that are now showcased through bringing TEDx to campus,鈥� adds Professor Hubbard.
Passionate about bringing people and ideas together, Clines says TEDx is about making a positive impact. 鈥淭EDx provides a partial escapism while forming friendships, bonds, and connections,鈥� expresses Clines.
TEDx 天美传媒 featured voices and ideas from students, faculty, business professionals, and the community. Speakers included:
Soong-Chan Rah, seminary professor
Hardik Soni, fitness guru
Dominique Jordan Turner, nonprofit CEO
Robby Celestin, singer-songwriter
Nestor Gomez, storyteller
Seanna Wong, storyteller
Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom, seminary professor
Bringing the first TEDx event to 天美传媒 marks an exciting time in the University鈥檚 125-year history, complemented by earning consistent rankings as one of the 鈥淏est Colleges鈥� in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report and named鈥攆or the third time鈥攁 Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students by the U.S. Department of State.
ABOUT聽NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY聽
天美传媒 is Chicago鈥檚 city-centered Christian University.
The Board of Trustees of 天美传媒 has announced the formation of a broadly constituted committee that is charged with recommending to the board a successor to Dr. David L. Parkyn, who will retire as the university鈥檚 president on June 30, 2017.
CHICAGO, May 2, 2017 鈥� The Board of Trustees of 天美传媒 has announced the formation of a broadly constituted committee that is charged with recommending to the board a successor to Dr. David L. Parkyn, who will retire as the university鈥檚 president on June 30, 2017.
As stated in the bylaws of the university, 鈥渢he President of the University shall be the chief executive officer of the University, recommended by the Trustees, approved by the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) Board and called by the Annual Meeting of the ECC for an indefinite term.鈥� Each year the Annual Meeting convenes in June, with 2018 the aim for filling this position.
鈥淧ossibly the most important job in which the 天美传媒 Board of Trustees engages is recommending a president,鈥� said Dr. Kristine Strand of Boston, Massachusetts, chair of the Board of Trustees.聽 鈥淲e invite all who value 天美传媒 and its role in Christian higher education to join us in prayer for this process.鈥�
The 15-person committee includes 9 members of the Board of Trustees, two of whom serve ex officio, and 6 members of the campus community 鈥� two students, three faculty members, and a representative of staff and administrative employees.
Board members include
Owen R. Youngman, Deerfield, Illinois; committee chair; professor and chair in digital media strategy, Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University
Kristine Strand, Boston, Massachusetts; chair of the 天美传媒 Board of Trustees (serving ex officio); associate professor (retired), department of speech, language, and hearing sciences, Boston University; senior speech-language pathologist and literacy specialist, Learning Disabilities Program, Department of Neurology, Boston Children鈥檚 Hospital
Gary Walter, Palatine, Illinois; president of the Evangelical Covenant Church (serving ex officio)
Peggy Bley, San Francisco, California; certified public accountant
Rebekah Eklund, Baltimore, Maryland; assistant professor of theology, Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore
D. Darrell Griffin, Chicago, Illinois; pastor, Oakdale Covenant Church
David Helwig, Plymouth, California; president and West Region CEO (retired), WellPoint, Inc.
Karen Meyer, Denver, Colorado; vice president, sales and partnerships, Welltok, Inc.
David Otfinoski, Chester, Connecticut; president, Catamount Medical Information, LLC
Members of the campus community include
Jonathan Peterson, University faculty; assistant professor of politics and government and chair of the 天美传媒 Faculty Senate
Alyssa Anderson, University faculty; assistant professor of athletic training
Elizabeth Pierre, Seminary faculty; assistant professor in both the Seminary and School of Professional Studies
Angela Nevoso, president of the undergraduate Student Government Association
Mackenzie Mahon, incoming president of the Seminary Student Association
Roby Geevarghese, major gift officer in the Department of Development and Alumni Relations
鈥淚 am honored to lead this committee in its important task,鈥� said Youngman. 鈥淭his is a key moment both in 天美传媒鈥檚 history and for its future. We are seeking a leader who will share our aspiration to see 天美传媒 become the nation鈥檚 leading city-centered Christian university, and who can lead its faculty, students, staff, and alumni to achieve that goal together.鈥� Past searches that Youngman has chaired include those for the Evangelical Covenant Church鈥檚 executive director of communications; faculty at Northwestern鈥檚 Medill School; and the senior pastor at Libertyville (Illinois) Covenant Church.
The committee has established an email account where interested constituents can share recommendations, and ideas, and other thoughts about the University and about the search:聽 PresidentialSearch@NorthPark.edu. Regular communications about its work will be published both online and offline. Committee members will also hold 鈥渢own hall鈥�-style meetings on campus over the balance of this calendar year. 鈥淲e look forward to receiving broad input at all stages of the process as we move forward with God鈥檚 grace and guidance,鈥� said Youngman.
Undergraduate students prepare to launch careers with covetable skills.
天美传媒 is one of the first Universities in Illinois to offer a major in digital marketing. Pioneered by Dr. Trevor James, Chair of SPS business faculty, the curriculum equips students to meet technological advancements in digital and social media. With a network of Chicago-based businesses, the Office of Career Advancement works one-on-one with students to obtain internships and job placement. The digital marketing major joins the suite of quality business programs offered through SPS. The influx of new technology and marketing platforms has created more jobs than there is
The influx of new technology and marketing platforms has created more jobs than there is talent to support this growing industry. “Geared for students with an interest in leading the digital revolution in such positions as a social media manager, digital strategist, or SEO specialist, the BA in Digital Marketing from 天美传媒 equips students to get ahead of the learning curve,” says Lori Scrementi, 天美传媒 Dean, School of Professional Studies (SPS).
The new degree program is offered beginning fall 2017 and is accepting applications now.
This summer, 天美传媒 will be hard at work with new and returning students taking summer classes, high schoolers participating in the annual Summer Science Academy, and hosting this year’s Kids College.
Summer at 天美传媒
After graduation day, 天美传媒 doesn’t come to a complete stop for the year. This summer, 天美传媒 will be hard at work with new and returning students taking summer classes, high schoolers participating in the annual Summer Science Academy, and hosting this year’s Kids College.
Summer Sessions
Registration for summer courses at 天美传媒 is now open! There are four sessions over the summer, in May, June, and July. All students are welcome. You don鈥檛 have to be a 天美传媒er to take summer classes at the University. Registering for classes is easy, and a great way to earn some college credits, test out different subjects, and acquire knowledge. Registering as current 天美传媒 student can be done through WebAdvisor. Summer classes offered are College Physics, General Chemistry, and Spanish as well as a variety of Biblical Studies courses.
鈥淚 had an incredible experience at the 天美传媒 largely due to the warm and friendly environment of the faculty members and students. I learned a tremendous amount of information this summer and honestly loved every minute of the course.鈥� 鈥� Student, New York University, Chem 1150-1160.
Summer Science Academy is a unique hands-on learning experience for high school juniors and seniors taught by expert 天美传媒 science faculty. Students have the opportunity to explore 天美传媒鈥檚 state-of-the-art facilities at the Johnson Center for Science and Community Life and delve into topics ranging from the human body and parasites to food and animal behavior. In addition, students will interact with and receive insight from current 天美传媒 science majors serving as mentors. Summer Science Academy begins on July 10聽and runs through August 3. Tuition credit is available for those students who choose to resume their education at 天美传媒.
鈥淢y husband and I were so impressed by all that our daughter experienced and accomplished . . . As a CPS teacher, I would recommend these classes to students.鈥� 鈥� Sandy, parent
天美传媒 has partnered with Covenant Youth Collision and Ravenswood Covenant Church to bring Kids College to life. Kids College is an affordable athletic and academic summer camp, introducing kids to the Christian faith in a fun and safe environment. Some 天美传媒 students are also participating in making this camp happen as counselors and staff for the duration of this six-week program.
This is a student blog post submitted by Melanie Lofgren, C鈥�18. Melanie is a psychology major, with a biblical and theological studies minor. She spent her spring break in Italy with a group of 12 students and two professors. On the trip, students considered the continuity between the life of the earliest Christians in their cities and present-day Christians in the city of Chicago.
This is a student blog post submitted by Melanie Lofgren, C鈥�18. Melanie is a psychology major, with a biblical and theological studies minor. She spent her spring break in Italy with a group of 12 students and two professors. On the trip, students considered the continuity between the life of the earliest Christians in their cities and present-day Christians in the city of Chicago.
Today I’ll share about something I鈥檓 not very knowledgeable about, and yet find incredibly interesting and thought-provoking.
Rome and art.
I鈥檒l start at the Vatican. We went to the Vatican museum on Tuesday and spent the day in our groups viewing, listening, and reading. Everything was simply beautiful. The artworks expressed feelings, depicted moments or a series of moments in time, or the feeling of multiple emotions, history, and so much more!
I want to focus on the Sistine Chapel. No pictures were allowed, as I was sternly told by a clearly aggravated Italian man shaking his hand at me. So, sorry, I don鈥檛 have any photos. The effort and thoroughness Michelangelo used to paint the chapel are insane to think about, not mention painful with the method he had to use. He depicts the final judgment, stories of Moses, moments in Jesus鈥檚 life, prophets, the book of Genesis, the apostles, and more. The amount of Christian history and significance in that room is incredible. Couple that with the one who painted it, and where . . . I was standing in one of the most significant places for Christians, and I鈥檓 Protestant.
As I stood in front of piece after piece in different museums, I felt something like what I like to believe the artists were feeling. It鈥檚 all subjective and can be interpreted differently, and yet each piece is timeless and has a story. Most Roman art we saw conveyed a historical event or religious belief.
Take the painting by Pietro Aquila, for instance. Located in the Room of Triumphs in
the Capitoline Museum, the battle scene depicts the victory of Alexander over Darius (ca. 1650鈥�92). I am initially frightened because I am extremely uncomfortable, afraid, and disapproving of the violence. However, as I take a closer look I see a deeper message. This is not simply a battle between Alexander the Great and the ultimate defeat of Darius, but it elevates Alexander to a higher level than previously. The sky is clear and bright revealing that this is a good scene. The bird flying overhead could be a scavenger waiting for a meal, a symbol for the inevitability of death. There are faces full of terror and ones of absolute confidence and power.
Before I go, I want to share my favorite painting with you; it鈥檚 the fresco of the riot between Pompeiians and Nucerians, 59 A.D., Pompei, Volume IV, plate XXXII by Fausto and Felice Niccolini. This is an illustration of a riot that occurred outside of the amphitheater in Pompeii in 59 CE, speculated to have been between organizations from different towns. It鈥檚 distinctive because the artist decided to paint this event rather than a gladiatorial fight, which was the most common use of the amphitheater. They鈥檙e also what you鈥檇 assume people would want to remember in a painting. It may be that the artist was connected to the riot somehow. The piece takes a bird鈥檚 eye perspective which removes the artist from the scene, whether that be to distance themselves to not be triggered by the event or because they were not there, I cannot say. It also is very spread out; each brawl and element are separated from each other, this is very different from the other art we saw during this time and that made it even more interesting. It is just so cool!
Interested in traveling with BTS next spring break?
Next year鈥檚 Spring Break Rome-Pompeii tour course,聽Christian Origins from the City Center, is accepting applications now.
How does 4 credit hours and 10 days in Rome and Pompeii over Spring Break 2018 (March 9-19, 2018) sound?
The BTS department invites students to join them for an experience that they鈥檒l never forget while also getting their second BTS Core course.
Reserve a聽spot on the tour before they’re all gone! Program leaders: Drs. Joel Willitts & Mary Veeneman.
FOR MORE INFO & TO APPLY: NPU.BTS.ROME@GMAIL.COM
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Dwight Perry has been called to be the new dean of faculty at 天美传媒 Theological Seminary.
Dr. Perry to begin July 1, 2017.
CHICAGO, IL (April 20, 2017) 鈥� Rev. Dr. Dwight Perry has been called to be the new dean of faculty at 天美传媒 Theological Seminary, as well as professor of homiletics and leadership.
Starting July 1st 2017, Rev. Dr. Perry will serve as Dean of Faculty and Professor of Homiletics and Leadership. 鈥淒r. Perry is an exceptional choice, he comes with extensive pastoral experience, denominational leadership, and academic administration experience,鈥� says Rev. Dr. David Kersten, vice president for church relations and dean of the Seminary. 鈥淩ev. Dr. Perry wants to make a significant legacy contribution to the community of pastors and feels particularly called to NPTS and the ECC,鈥� adds Kersten.
Both scholar and practitioner, this rare combination fills a need in theological education. Rev. Dr. Perry is ready to, 鈥渟erve in academic leadership within an evangelical seminary that is urban in its context, biblical at its foundation, and seeks to equip men and women for the work of the gospel,鈥� notes Rev. Dr. Perry as his career objective. As the first African American to graduate with a PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL, Rev. Dr. Perry has persevered across many barriers on race and diversity.
Prior to joining NPTS, Rev. Dr. Perry served as regional president/executive minister of Converge Great Lakes where he was known for his straight-talk approach to ministry. He also served as a professor of pastoral studies at the Moody Bible Institute, as a denominational executive with the Baptist General Conference, and as a senior pastor and associate pastor in several churches in Illinois. He is a sought-after national speaker and is passionate about proclaiming God’s Word. As a pastor and teacher in homiletics, he is one of the premier expository preachers in the U.S.A. He has spoken across the country in the area of diversity and inclusion, homiletics, organizational and systems development especially within a not for profit setting along with strategic planning and leadership development.
Rev. Dr. Perry and his wife Dr. Cynthia Perry, a tenured professor in the College of Education at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin have four adult children and five grandchildren.
Read about this news on Covenant Companion News.
Look for more on Dr. Perry when he begins his new role in July 2017.
Katie Brehmer C鈥�17, art education student, shares about her 天美传媒 experience.
Katie Brehmer C鈥�17, art education student, shares about her 天美传媒 experience.
Why did you choose 天美传媒?
I grew up in the northwest suburbs, and I chose 天美传媒 because it was small, close to home, and had easy access to the city鈥攁 very nice combination.
What鈥檚 the Art Education program like?
The program in Art Education is a lot more challenging than most people think. The classes are rigorous and you need to be able to push yourself to be successful in both the education and art classes. You must have a passion for teaching and for art, not just one or the other. I am very proud that within my time at 天美传媒 I will have gained a double major with certifications in teaching both Special Education Students and English Language Learners. I鈥檝e also been able to gain a great deal of knowledge from the individuals I鈥檝e worked with while student teaching; my cooperating teacher at Foreman High School in Chicago has been such a wonderful mentor with a vast wealth of knowledge.
What do you do when you鈥檙e not in class?
I am quite busy with creating artwork for my senior solo show and working on the EdTPA for my license. I am also an RA on campus. This is my second year, and I have loved it. While working with Residence Life and Housing I have gained so many friends and have been able to develop my leadership skills. Juggling being a full-time student working toward getting my license to teach, creating a solo art show, working a full-time job student teaching, and being a Resident Assistant on campus has been challenging, but very fulfilling. I wouldn鈥檛 change this past years鈥� outcome.
What inspires you about Art Education?
Communication is so essential in life. Art is just another form of communication. It is a beautiful form that allows us to view the world in a different way, to make up the world we wish to see or to expose it for its realities. As one develops as an artist, it is easier to see the details in life鈥攖he specifics鈥攖hat one might miss had they not analyzed life as a whole and in its parts. It allows the beauty of life to be uncovered and explored. As an art teacher, I hope that I can show young adults the importance of art in our society and that it isn鈥檛 just the paintings or sculptures in a museum, but the world around us, like the ad on a billboard or the arrangement of flowers and foliage on a front lawn.
Why鈥檇 you decide to study Art Education?
I had the most amazing art teachers in high school. Throughout 天美传媒s education program, you will find that most of us have had an inspiring teacher that helped us realize we also wanted to teach. At Maine East High School, the Fine Arts Department Chair set such a strong example of leadership and dedication. I also had three wonderful teachers who helped me realize that I wanted to be just like them; they are very strong, intellectual, and caring women who have left a lasting mark on my character and how I teach.
The Office of Advancement announces 天美传媒鈥檚 second annual Giving Day on May 3.
The Office of Advancement announces 天美传媒鈥檚 second annual Giving Day on May 3.
On #NPUBlueandGoldDay we invite the entire 天美传媒 community to Wear It. Give It. Share It. all in support of student scholarships and the University we love!
Here is how you can be a part of #NPUBlueandGoldDay:
WEAR IT! Show your 天美传媒 pride by wearing blue and gold. GIVE IT! Make a gift to the 天美传媒 Fund in support of our students. SHARE IT! Post on social media using #NPUBlueandGoldDay.
We look forward to celebrating #NPUBlueandGoldDay with you on May 3 and please encourage your 天美传媒 friends and family to join us on this special day.
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Rachael Evangeline Greco, a business and economics major, has spent her 天美传媒 years in academic overload just about every semester. She co-leads 天美传媒鈥檚 chapter of International Justice Mission, raising awareness about the international, national, and local issue of human trafficking. She鈥檚 a Fellow for the Future of the Carnegie Council Global Ethics Network, working under Dr. Ilsup Ahn to raise awareness on campus about selected global ethics issues. When she鈥檚 not participating in these 天美传媒 responsibilities, she鈥檚 been working 25-hours a week and volunteering at the Vietnamese Association of Illinois, teaching English to Vietnamese immigrants.
The second recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Senior Award, Nicholas A. Collar, is a biology major and a busy guy. He鈥檚 worked in clinical lab research at Swedish Covenant Hospital designing and implementing studies, investigating diagnoses, and gaining proficiency in interpreting medical information. He had the Hugh Edmondson Research Fellowship at the UC Davis Medical Center during his 2015 summer break where he implemented a study sequencing data from blood samples that were positive for Hepatitis B. There he also participated in several shadowing experiences ranging from observing a tumor board meeting, bone marrow biopsy procedure, and the daily tasks of cytology and histology specialists. Nicholas has his sights set on medical school after taking a couple of years off.
Take the painting by Pietro Aquila, for instance. Located in the Room of Triumphs in
Before I go, I want to share my favorite painting with you; it鈥檚 the fresco of the riot between Pompeiians and Nucerians, 59 A.D., Pompei, Volume IV, plate XXXII by Fausto and Felice Niccolini. This is an illustration of a riot that occurred outside of the amphitheater in Pompeii in 59 CE, speculated to have been between organizations from different towns. It鈥檚 distinctive because the artist decided to paint this event rather than a gladiatorial fight, which was the most common use of the amphitheater. They鈥檙e also what you鈥檇 assume people would want to remember in a painting. It may be that the artist was connected to the riot somehow. The piece takes a bird鈥檚 eye perspective which removes the artist from the scene, whether that be to distance themselves to not be triggered by the event or because they were not there, I cannot say. It also is very spread out; each brawl and element are separated from each other, this is very different from the other art we saw during this time and that made it even more interesting. It is just so cool!
