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Lauren Daigle at Stateville

On October 5, 2018, Grammy award nominee Lauren Daigle visited Stateville Correctional Center to perform both for and alongside the men who are incarcerated.

On October 5, 2018, Grammy award nominee Lauren Daigle visited Stateville Correctional Center to perform both for and alongside the men who are incarcerated. A well-loved contemporary Christian artist, Daigle has recently broken into new career territory with her album Look Up Child debuting at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. Visiting Stateville, however, was a groundbreaking event all its own. A maximum security state prison, Stateville has strict rules regarding visitors and gatherings.

Vickie Reddy, executive producer of , was able to organize the event with the assistance of Stateville鈥檚 chaplains. Reddy is the first free student to be enrolled in the 鈥攁 degree program offered to the men at Stateville through North Park Theological Seminary鈥檚 School of Restorative Arts.

The hurdles to such an event taking place at Stateville are part of what made the concert significant to the men. 鈥淭hey are used to the worst being expected of them,鈥� says Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom, director of the School of Restorative Arts. 鈥淔or imprisoned and free individuals to be able to come together in worship鈥攊t was humanizing for all of us.鈥�

Reddy, Clifton-Soderstrom, and two alumni of the School of Restorative Arts were able to attend the concert which included Daigle performing with her band as well as a joint performance with the Stateville Gospel Choir.

Performing alongside Daigle was especially meaningful to inmate Ryan Miller. Upon her arrival, Miller shared that a couple of years prior he had experienced a vision in which he was singing with Lauren Daigle. In his vision, this was the beginning of a revival.

Daigle closed the concert with the Gaither hymn, Something Beautiful, a song which speaks of brokenness transformed into hope and healing.

After the performance, Daigle was given a tour of the facility, including the panopticon. Commonly referred to as the roundhouse, the building is a cylinder consisting of 4 floors of cells facing inward to a central tower. This design allowed a minimal number of guards to observe prisoners on every side. Despite concerns regarding inhumane conditions, the panopticon at Stateville remained in use until 2016; it was the last of its kind in operation since the 1990s.

The opportunity for Daigle to meet the men, witness their surroundings, and worship with them fits directly within the larger vision of the School of Restorative Arts, which aims to not only provide education and hope to the students inside the prison but also to provide a connection to those outside, to allow both sides to see each other, to build understanding and community.

Both the restorative arts program and Lauren Daigle鈥檚 visit have been received warmly by Stateville鈥檚 administration, and all involved in organizing the event hope to continue these opportunities for community building.

鈥淣orth Park being here with us is the most important thing happening at Stateville.鈥� says Assistant Warden of Operations Nicholas Lamb. 鈥淚t鈥檚 giving hope to so many. People who aren鈥檛 in the program yet are going to want to be after this event.鈥�

Senior Chaplain George Adamson summed up what the day meant to him. 鈥淪o what can I say but the Lord bless you. To see the men worship has always been my dream. The power of the Holy Spirit was evident on the stage . . . it was so worth it to see the men聽who basically have nothing and little hope become energized and let go for a brief moment . . . Please thank Lauren for me and on behalf of the men. This will be talked about for a very long time.鈥�

 

All photography by Karl Soderstrom

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A Catalyst Excursion: Engaging History and Intercultural Context Through Pilsen’s Murals

Every Wednesday, various Catalyst classes take excursions into the city, exploring topics of study through the lens of first-hand experience. On a recent excursion to the Pilsen neighborhood, Professor Lee Strickland鈥檚 Street Art class was treated to an in-depth tour of the area鈥檚 vibrant murals.

Every Wednesday, various Catalyst classes take excursions into the city, exploring topics of study through the lens of first-hand experience. On a recent excursion to the Pilsen neighborhood, Professor Lee Strickland鈥檚 Street Art class (a Keystone-3000 course) was treated to an in-depth tour of the area鈥檚 vibrant murals. Their knowledgeable tour guide, Luis Tubens from the National Museum of Mexican Art, was a powerhouse of insight, offering cultural and historical context to the artwork as well as relating the content to the day-to-day life of the community.

Tubens explained that while Pilsen was once largely populated by Polish and Czech immigrants, the 1960s brought major developments in infrastructure to neighboring areas which in turn displaced a large Latino population to Pilsen. For many, this forced migration echoed a longer journey. Gulliver en el pais de las Maravillas / Gulliver in Wonderland, a mural which stretches around the artist Hector Duarte鈥檚 home and studio, speaks poignantly to the immigrant鈥檚 journey and to the struggle of integrating into a new culture.

In addition to local history, Tubens discussed the history of murals and the role they have played in shaping communities and empowering their people. At the Orozco Community Academy, a venetian glass mosaic by Francisco Mendoza offered Tubens the perfect opportunity to discuss the Mexican mural movement led by Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente, and David Alfaro Siqueiros. A few blocks away the work of contemporary artist, Sentrock, provided a bold example of pop art giving voice to a new generation. Some murals spoke to social challenges such as gun violence or conflicting cultural identities, while others represented the community efforts to address these challenges.

Professor Strickland says her class is not made up of art majors but, rather, many of them are studying political science or criminal justice. Her Street Art class is an opportunity for students to address what they are learning in their major studies through a completely different lens.

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Graduate and Degree Completion Open House to be Held Homecoming Weekend

North Park鈥檚 graduate and degree completion programs will be highlighted at an open house in the Johnson Center on Friday, Oct. 12, as part of Homecoming weekend festivities. The event will be held in the rotunda of the Johnson Center for Science and Community life.

North Park鈥檚 graduate and degree completion programs will be highlighted at an open house in the Johnson Center on Friday, Oct. 12, as part of Homecoming weekend festivities. The event will be held in the rotunda of the Johnson Center for Science and Community life.

Faculty and staff will be on hand to greet attendees and answer questions. North Park鈥檚 representatives include:

  • School of Business and Nonprofit Management
  • School of Education
  • School of Music, Art, and Theatre
  • School of Nursing and Health Sciences
  • School of Professional Studies
  • North Park Theological Seminary

There will be opportunities for interested students to apply on the spot, check the process of an application, and in some cases, gain immediate acceptance to a program.

Food, prizes, and free 糖心vlog官方入口 gear will be up for grabs throughout the open house, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homecoming guests are encouraged to attend. All North Park undergraduate alumni are eligible to receive the Alumni Grant which offers 20% tuition reduction when they enroll in a graduate program.

Lori Scrementi, dean of the School of Professional Studies, says there are many reasons someone might choose to finish a degree or pursue a master鈥檚 degree.

鈥淧erhaps it鈥檚 to receive a promotion at their current place of employment; to have an opportunity to pursue employment at a new company; to fulfill a personal goal of completing their degree; and for parents to be a model for their children that education is important,鈥� says Dr. Scrementi.

For more information about the open house, contact Donielle Alicea at djalicea@northpark.edu.

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Summer Internships: How North Parkers Spent Their Summer

Two North Parkers share how they found their summer internships and what they gained.

Every year, North Park students seek internships and jobs within the city of Chicago. We followed up with two North Park students who found their internships through North Park’s Career Development and Internships Office (CDIO). The CDIO assists current students and graduates in finding jobs and internships related to their fields.

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Amy Ryzewicz, C’19

“When I applied for my summer internship, I asked the CDIO for help. They sent me additional internships to apply for outside of the Career Hub, North Park’s job board. The聽CDIO聽was invited to some of my聽classes and talked about writing聽cover-letters and聽making CVs, which may be important for creative careers. They also helped me during the process for obtaining credit over the summer as well.

I found a paid position as a graphic design intern.聽I designed and updated print ads for directories of聽US聽manufacturers.聽The directories are sold by state and there is聽an online subscription that may be purchased by businesses. There is also a directory for all of the wholesalers and distributors in the entire country, along with an聽Illinois services聽directory.

The people I worked with are very friendly, and we have similar interests.聽The work culture is honest.聽I have聽learned about聽what happens before and after an ad is made, which is something that I did not know much about before. The company was flexible and is very organized.

I suggest students start looking and applying for summer internships during their sophomore year, instead of junior year. Shadowing people before and during the process of job searching, or even meeting with them for coffee can be helpful in finding the right position. For creative people, I聽recommend聽checking out art galleries for internships too. Non-profits are generally more flexible with internships, even though they do not pay.聽There is a wide range of potential for graphic design work.

Because of my summer internship that I found with the help of CDIO, I feel more likely to go into this professional field after I graduate. I also found that my worries about this field were unfounded.”

Grace So, C’18

“From the beginning of my freshman year, the CDIO provided resources to get me the opportunities I received this summer. I have been polishing my resume since the first semester of freshman year and have met with a variety of staff at different times during the four years I was at North Park in regards to career direction, branding myself, developing a LinkedIn profile, and actually looking for a specific internship/job opportunity.

In regards to the specific internship (or apprenticeship) that I got this summer, Renee Tucker-Martinez聽sent me several links to job descriptions of various kinds, and this one鈥攑roduction apprentice for Jellyvision Lab鈥攃aught my eye. At a CDIO networking dinner, I had the opportunity to meet a North Park alum who works there. I asked her several questions about the company and the position and decided to apply for the apprenticeship.

The company produces software that makes boring things fun. For example the product that I worked with the most is a software which companies use to help employees understand benefits and decide on the plan which works best for the employees. My specific role as a production apprentice was making sure the product which gets customized for various companies actually works as intended.聽I proof-read texts, edited scripts which go into the聽software, attended professional development聽trainings, and oversaw general product management.

At Jellyvision, I聽had the opportunity to receive an extensive training (5 weeks) covering everything from benefits to how a tech company operates and what tools it uses to manage the production process. I love that the company invested in me so that I am聽equipped to do my job well and understand the inner workings of the聽company. Everyone I worked with seems so talented, hard-working, and kind, that聽I often聽wondered how the company maintains such a close-knit, start-up聽culture.

I definitely used everything I had learned from my classes at North Park. As someone who studied聽Communication Studies,聽I was able to observe and apply my knowledge of how group communication works, what kind of relationship dynamics appear in a work setting, and how to avoid misunderstandings by being clearer in my communication. I also wrote and edited texts daily, so all the writing I did in college was worth it!

I couldn’t ask for a better work experience fresh out of college. Looking back on the job application processes, I now realize that employers聽look less at my major or the field of work I am interested in, and more at my skill-sets and experiences.”

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North Park Honors Faculty at University Convocation

North Park honored its faculty at the annual University Convocation September 17, installing new and tenured faculty and administrators, and recognizing those who have published books and articles in the last year.

North Park honored its faculty at the annual University Convocation September 17, installing new and tenured faculty and administrators, and recognizing those who have published books and articles in the last year.

In her address to the nine professors who attained promotions or tenure at the ceremony in Anderson Chapel, President Mary Surridge commended them on their hard work and devotion to North Park.

Provost Michael O. Emerson recognized the 10 faculty members who have recently published books, which ranged in topic from mathematics to Hip Hop music and its application to theology.

鈥淲ords are precious and valued, holy and sacred,鈥� Emerson said. 鈥淭o write is to contribute to the divine creation, to be a writer is to be called by God鈥檚 hand to be co-creator.鈥�

Ingrid Tenglin, assistant vice president of human resources, installed two new administrators: Lisa Ncube, associate provost for enrollment management; and Anthony Scola, vice president for enrollment management and marketing.
鈥淲e need the expertise and skills, the passion and commitment you bring to this place,鈥� Tenglin said. 鈥淲e are thankful you have chosen to serve with us.鈥�
The faculty members were honored at a reception after the service.

Recognized Faculty:

Eric Brown鈥擳enure
Yoojin Choi鈥擳enure and full professor
Julia Davids鈥擣ull professor
You-Seong Kim鈥擳enure
John Laukaitis鈥擳enure and associate professor
Dimitra Loukissa鈥擳enure and full professor
Sunshine Silver鈥擜ssociate professor
Kezia Shirkey鈥擳enure and associate professor
Theodore Zervas鈥擳enure and full professor

Faculty Authors:

Ilsup Ahn
Rachelle Ankney and Aaron Kaestner
Chad Eric Bergman
Paul H. De Neui
Michael Oluf Emerson
Alice Gorguis
Daniel White Hodge
Hauna Ondrey
Gregor Thuswaldner
Theodore G. Zervas

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Music Department Welcomes New Faculty

North Park鈥檚 School of Music, Art, and Theatre welcomes several talented musicians to its faculty.

North Park鈥檚 School of Music, Art, and Theatre is pleased to welcome several talented musicians to its faculty.

David Govertsen and Sam Handley, both professional singers who have performed with the Lyric Opera of Chicago; and Deb Stevenson, an oboist who performs with many local symphonies and quartets, join the faculty for the Fall 2018 semester. Also coming on board are hornist Anna Jacobson and Barbara Drapcho, a clarinetist, both of whom have performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

鈥淭he School of Music, Art, and Theatre is very pleased to welcome these new music instructors,鈥� said Craig Johnson, dean of the School of Music. 鈥淭hey all have strong backgrounds and training to bring to their duties at North Park, and we are confident that the students with whom they work will receive the best possible training.鈥�

Chicago native Govertsen has been singing professionally for 15 years and is known for his portrayal of low-voiced heroes, villains, and buffoons. Mr. Govertsen, who attended Northwestern and Northern Illinois Universities, made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2011 as Herald in Othello. In addition to the Lyric, he has performed as a soloist with the Detroit, Madison, Rochester, and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestras, among others. Govertsen will teach undergraduate applied music.

As a student at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee-born Handley left the field of mathematics to pursue singing opera, concert, and recital. With degrees from University of Wisconsin and University of Houston, Handley has performed across the country and the world, appearing in productions in Beijing, New Hampshire, and San Francisco, and is known for his 鈥渞ich, burnished鈥� voice. He joins the faculty as a voice teacher.

Stevenson, who will be a lecturer, has been a freelance oboist in the Chicago area for 30 years. In addition to being a member of the Metropolitan and Lake Forest Symphonies, she is a founding member of the Metropolis Quartet and can be heard in numerous recordings, including The Soundstage Sessions聽with Stevie Nicks. Stevenson studied oboe and English horn at several universities, including Boston and Northwestern, and maintains an active private teaching studio.

Drapcho, who has two degrees from Northwestern University, has performed in Chicago, New York, and Detroit. Jacobson, who holds degrees from Lawrence and DePaul Universities, is a member of several music groups and is also an award-winning fiddler. They will both teach applied instruction.

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Book Announcement: The Minor Prophets as Christian Scripture by Hauna Ondrey, Assistant Professor of Church History

Newly released from Oxford University聽Press

Newly released from Oxford University聽Press,聽The Minor Prophets as Christian Scripture in the Commentaries of Theodore of Mopsuestia and Cyril of Alexandria,聽by Hauna Ondrey, assistant professor of church history.

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From the Publisher:

The Minor Prophets as Christian Scripture

This work compares the Minor Prophets commentaries of Theodore of Mopsuestia and Cyril of Alexandria, isolating the role each interpreter assigns the Twelve Prophets in their ministry to Old Testament Israel and the texts of the Twelve as Christian scripture. Hauna T. Ondrey argues that Theodore does acknowledge christological prophecies, as distinct from both retrospective accommodation and typology. A careful reading of Cyril’s Commentary on the Twelve limits the prospective christological revelation he ascribes to the prophets and reveals the positive role he grants the Mosaic law prior to Christ’s advent. Exploring secondly the Christian significance Theodore and Cyril assign to Israel’s exile and restoration reveals that Theodore’s reading of the Twelve Prophets, while not attempting to be christocentric, is nevertheless self-consciously Christian. Cyril, unsurprisingly, offers a robust Christian reading of the Twelve, yet this too must be expanded by his focus on the church and concern to equip the church through the ethical paideusis provided by the plain sense of the prophetic text. Revised descriptions of each interpreter lead to the claim that a recent tendency to distinguish the Old Testament interpretation of Theodore (negatively) and Cyril (positively) on the basis of their telos of the divine economy and the full range of Cyril’s interpretation.

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Students and Families Welcomed at Convocation

糖心vlog官方入口 faculty and staff welcomed new students and their families in a warm, rousing Welcome Convocation on Aug. 24.

糖心vlog官方入口 faculty and staff welcomed new students and their families in a warm, rousing Welcome Convocation on Aug. 24.

In her opening remarks, President Mary Surridge encouraged students to 鈥渟ay yes鈥� to all that North Park has to offer, from playing a sport or starting a club, cheering on athletes at events, or participating in North Park鈥檚 Catalyst__606 program.

Provost Michael O. Emerson, whose daughter Leah graduated from North Park last spring, told parents to let their child explore different majors.

鈥淓very major we offer here leads to a job,鈥� Dr. Emerson said. 鈥淢y own daughter came here as a scared child and left as a confident adult. She found her dream job after just two weeks.鈥�

Representatives of the Student Government Association also addressed the students, encouraging them to be open to opportunities to engage with fellow students.

SGA President Rakiiba Vaalele 鈥�19聽came to North Park from American Samoa without a winter coat and temporarily questioned her decision to come here. Eventually, though, she says she was warmed by the friendships she made through various clubs and activities.

Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dean of Arts and Sciences, prayed for the students, after which everyone sang North Park鈥檚 Alma Mater, 鈥淭he Blue and The Gold.鈥�

The Convocation kicked off Threshold Weekend for North Park鈥檚 new students.

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Threshold Student Leaders

Threshold New Student Orientation begins Friday, August 24th. Get to know some of this semester’s student leaders and why they are excited about Threshold.

Threshold New Student Orientation聽(Friday, Aug 24鈥揝unday, Aug 26) is a long-standing 糖心vlog官方入口 tradition with the purpose of welcoming students, families, and guests to our campus and community. We believe orientation plays an important role in marking the beginning of your academic journey at North Park.聽Leaders of Threshold groups are current students excited to show new students around campus and the city during orientation. Get to know some of this semester’s student leaders by reading their bio’s below.

I鈥檓 Honduran by birth and parents. I鈥檓 the SGA treasurer, an orientation leader, and I鈥檓 also a member of the Worship Team (play the guitar). Incoming students will get to enjoy the creation of new friendships with people from all over the world and the United States. North Park might be small, but the University encourages its students to go and explore the city itself, not just the campus.

–聽Juan Carlos Navarro,聽Business and Economics: Finance & Marketing, Sophomore (C’21)

I came to North Park because it was close to my home, and I received helpful financial aid. I am very active on campus鈥攜ou can find me working as the president of the Criminal Justice Club, a writing advisor, a desk manager for Burgh聽Hall, a student聽ambassador, and a COMPASS mentor. My favorite place to go is Einsteins, but I spend most of my time in the library. I look forward to new students getting to experience our sports games, especially the Football Homecoming Game.

鈥擜lin Hernandez, Double Major in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Senior (C’19)

I am from Rwanda, and I came to 糖心vlog官方入口 as a transfer from the University of Botswana. At first, I was here simply to complete my degree, but after spending time at North Park I found a family away from my family, a home away from home. If you are a person who likes to be involved with people around you, this is a great place to be, and even if you are not, don鈥檛 worry North Park has a lot in store for you. I hope that as you come to North Park you will allow yourself to have an open mind and experience the beauty of our school and the people who make it.

– Lys Kelsie Isimbi, Business Economics with a Concentration in Management, Senior (C’19)

North Park is a city-centered, Christian university, and with its ethnic diversity, I immediately fell in love. North Park is known for its faithful and humble environment.聽My favorite part of the campus is absolutely everything. Its welcoming environment feels like home. And being city-centered makes exploring more accessible and fun!聽I鈥檓 excited for incoming students to experience this memorable place and people.聽I am Cleo Dangcalan, one of your Orientation Leaders, and I am always ready to help. Go Vikings!

–聽 Cleo Dangcalan, Double Majoring in Psychology and Communication Studies

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Jamey Lundblad C鈥�95: Chief Marketing Officer, City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

鈥淐hicago is an arts powerhouse and global cultural destination . . . I鈥檓 passionate about making the arts and local culture available to Chicagoans and visitors.鈥�

After graduation, Lundblad got his career off the ground as an editor and event planner for North Park. Then he moved on to roles at marketing agency VSA Partners and as director of marketing for the Chicago Public Library. Now, as chief marketing officer for the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, his job is to promote the city鈥檚 many cultural offerings. It鈥檚 one he relishes. 鈥淲hat really shaped me were my experiences outside the classroom and around the world.鈥�

鈥淐hicago is an arts powerhouse and global cultural destination . . . I鈥檓 passionate about making the arts and local culture available to Chicagoans and visitors.鈥�

鈥擩amey Lundblad C’95: Chief Marketing Officer, City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Jamey Lundblad C鈥�95 loves Chicago. As chief marketing officer for the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, his job is to promote the city鈥檚 many cultural offerings. It鈥檚 one he relishes.

“Chicago is an arts powerhouse and a global cultural destination鈥攖he birthplace of the skyscraper and modern architecture, storefront theatre, improv, the urban blues, and more,鈥� Lundblad says. 鈥淚’m passionate about making the arts and local culture available to Chicagoans and visitors, and I love going to see exhibits, theatre,聽and dance myself鈥攅very chance I get. So, I’m grateful that my job allows me to advocate for the arts and Chicago every day.”

The communication arts and Swedish double major says North Park prepared him well for his high-profile position with the city, where he鈥檚 responsible for marketing Chicago鈥檚 many festivals and promoting Millennium Park, the number-one tourist attraction in the Midwest.

鈥淢y classes at North Park were terrific and provided a solid foundation for my career,鈥� says the Minnesota native. 鈥淏ut what really shaped me were my experiences outside the classroom and around the world,鈥� including his semester in Sweden and his role as Student Government president his senior year.

鈥淢y study abroad in Sweden gave me confidence and a more expansive worldview,鈥� says Lundblad, who was mentored by many beloved North Park professors and staff, including David and Sue Horner, Melissa Morris-Olson, and Charles Peterson, among others.

After graduation, Lundblad got his career off the ground as an editor and event planner for North Park. Then he moved on to roles at marketing agency VSA Partners and as director of marketing for the Chicago Public Library.

Now a frequent world traveler, Lundblad also serves on the board of directors of Edgar Miller Legacy, a group whose mission is to preserve the architect鈥檚 鈥渉andmade homes鈥� throughout the country, but especially in the Chicagoland area.

In fact, Lundblad and his husband, Bill Melamed, held their recent wedding in the R.W. Glasner Studio, a building designed by Miller, who was known as a master painter, wood carver,聽and stained-glass maker. Lundblad and Melamed are committed to supporting the arts, as well as a variety of LGBTQ causes.

Lundblad hails from a long line of North Park alumni: his aunt, uncle, brother, and sister-in-law all attended North Park.

鈥淚鈥檓 proud to call myself a North Park Legacy,鈥� Lundblad says.

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