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Rev. Richard B. Lucco S鈥79 Receives 2021 Seminary Alumni Award for Distinguished Service

The alumni award, which will be presented virtually,听recognizes significant alumni contributions that reflect聽the Seminary鈥檚 core values and mission.

When Rev. Richard B. Lucco S鈥79 came to North Park Theological聽Seminary to pursue a graduate degree in youth ministry, his life took a positive direction in many ways. 鈥淚 said to God that the one thing I鈥檇 never do is become聽a pastor. Then, I fell in love with the Evangelical聽Covenant Church.鈥

Rev. Richard B. Lucco

After earning his Master of Divinity, Dick served in various pastoral roles for 25 years and is currently Pastor of Congregational Care and Spiritual Formation at Northwest Covenant Church. He also served the ECC as Superintendent of the Great Lakes Conference (2002鈥2011) and Executive Director of Ministry Development (2011鈥2018). Dick also was a member of North Park鈥檚 Board of Trustees (2007鈥2011).

The alumni award, which will be presented virtually,听recognizes significant alumni contributions that reflect聽the Seminary鈥檚 core values and mission. 鈥淭his award聽means so much because going to North Park literally聽changed my life,鈥 says Dick. In addition to being called聽to pastoral ministry, Dick met his wife Valerie in the聽Seminary library. Married for 43 years, they have four聽sons, including two North Park graduates.

鈥淚t was a tremendous gift to make my deepest, lasting聽friendships at 香港六合彩开奖直播 and to discover a church聽and community I could be part of, and share in the聽freedom of Christ,鈥 says Dick.

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What Not to Miss: Spring Events with the School of Music, Art, and Theatre

The School of Music, Art, and Theatre presents several upcoming opportunities to break from your routine, including the Chamber Opera, spring play, and Gospel Choir concert.

As spring arrives, you may be eager to escape your dorm, classroom, or office. The School of Music, Art, and Theatre presents several upcoming opportunities to break from your routine, including the Chamber Opera. April 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm, in the beautifully renovated Hanson Hall 202, North Park鈥檚 opera program presents a double bill鈥攐ne seldom-performed modern opera and one old favorite presented in a new way. The two features are Humperdinck鈥檚 Hansel und Gretel, the familiar story of a brother and sister lost in the woods who encounter and eventually outwit a witch, and Argento鈥檚 The Masque of Angels, a humorous story of an unruly troupe of angels who attempt to influence a young couple to marry.

NPU Opera Production of "Cendrillon"

Nyela Basney, artistic director of opera, says that one of the program鈥檚 goals is 鈥渢o give our students as many opportunities as possible to present a range of stories from the point of view of diverse characters.鈥 With every student in the opera program performing at least one role in the upcoming operas and most playing two characters, the goal will certainly be met this spring. Tyler Thress, a student member of the opera, is confident that the productions will be 鈥渢ouching, challenging, and inspiring,鈥 crediting the collaborative spirit of the program鈥檚 directors. 鈥淚 think that鈥檚 one of the great strengths of the opera program here,鈥 Tyler adds. 鈥淲e work with professional directors and conductors from a wide variety of artistic traditions, which prepares us for a highly competitive field in the real world.鈥

Gospel Choir Performance

Other upcoming events from the School of Music, Art, and Theatre include the spring play, Tender Rough Rough Tender by Sarah Saltwick, described as a 鈥. . . play built for theatrical gestures and two performers with nerves,鈥 showing April 4, 5, 6, 11, and 12 at 7:30 pm, and April 13 at 2:30 pm in Lecture Hall Auditorium. The Gospel Choir concert, April 6 at 7:30 pm in Anderson Chapel is always a very meaningful event for both the choir, and for the audience. And previously featured in Stories, but still well worth mentioning, are the Senior Thesis Art Exhibitions in the Carlson Tower Gallery, which feature the artworks of 11 senior art students and will run through May 11. Craig Johnson, dean of the School of Music, Art, and Theatre, emphasizes the importance of these upcoming productions saying, 鈥淚 believe that all of these events allow our students to express their creativity, and to advance their development as performing and visual artists.

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North Park Recognizes Student Intercultural Leaders at 2021 Annual聽Multicultural Awards Celebration

The Office of Diversity and Intercultural Life recognizes the talent and dedication of student leaders in diversity on Facebook Live, March 26.

North Park鈥檚 Office of Diversity and Intercultural Life (ODIL) celebrates the talent and dedication students have demonstrated throughout the year as leaders in diversity. During the Annual Multicultural Awards Celebration on March 26 via a virtual Facebook live event, select students will be recognized for academics, athletics, campus involvement, community service, and involvement surrounding diversity, advocacy, and justice.

The celebration features awards in:

  • Multicultural Student Leader Recognition
  • ODIL Director鈥檚 and Assistant Director鈥檚 Awards
  • Honors Convocation Diversity Award

Reflecting the University’s core values鈥擟hristian, intercultural, and city-centered鈥 North Park is committed to highlighting the significance of diversity through the work of the ODIL, numerous cultural clubs, and events such as the Annual Multicultural Awards Celebration. Marcus Payne II, the Assistant Director of North Park鈥檚 ODIL, highlights the importance of recognizing intercultural leaders.

鈥淭he Office of Diversity would not be without the diversity club leaders and dedicated faculty and staff who live out the true mission of the University. I am extremely grateful to learn from and walk alongside these talented leaders,鈥 said Payne.

Multicultural Student Leader Recognition Award

The Multicultural Student Leader Recognition award honors graduating seniors that currently hold or have held leadership positions in a cultural club, student workers in the Office of Diversity with at least 1.5 years of service, or Diversity Representatives in the Student Government Association.

This year鈥檚 recipients include:

Mallory N. Coakley, Spring 2021, Bachelor of Music Education (Voice)

Ngbarezere “Fritz” Frezar, Spring 2021, BA in Communication Studies

Michelle Gonzalez, Spring 2021, BA in Early Childhood Education (incl. IL certif.)

Kathryn S. Gustafson, Spring 2021, BA in Sociology

Selena Han

Yuzhen “Selena” Han, Spring 2021, BS in Business (Accounting and Finance)

Haobitai “Melody” Haobitai, Fall 2020, BA in Education

Melody Haobitai

Ayrianna S. Longs, Spring 2021, BA in Sociology

Ayrianna Longs

Emilia I. Ohia, Fall 2020

Kosisochukwu “Kosi” C. Okeke, Fall 2020, BA in Psychology

Emily M. Ostercamp, Spring 2021, BA in Communication Studies

Iga Szelag, Spring 2021, BS in Business (Accounting)

Helen H. Uriostegui, Spring 2021, B.S in Business (Accounting)

Jordan N. Williams, Fall 2020, BS in Business (Marketing)

Michelle Gonzalez

鈥淚 went from being a member of LASO to becoming its president for two聽years, and I have grown a lot from it. I want to accept the award on behalf of those who are underrepresented to let them know that we can push forward and follow our dreams as minorities,鈥 said Michelle Gonzalez, president of the Latin American Student Organization (LASO). LASO celebrates Latinx culture through conversation, movies, dance events, and food events that are open to all students.

 

Kathryn Gustafson

By continuing the Swedish tradition of Fika鈥攁 daily break from work to enjoy coffee, treats, and conversations鈥Kathryn Gustafson, president of the Scandinavian Student Association, hopes to foster a rich community where people can connect with each other. 鈥淚 feel lucky to be honored at the 2021 Multicultural Awards Celebration. North Park is a very diverse school, and I am proud to continue sharing part of my heritage,鈥 said Gustafson.

Champion of Diversity Award

Formally known as the 香港六合彩开奖直播 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award, the Champion of Diversity Award recognizes a faculty member, staff member, or administrator that has conducted exceptional work in the areas of interculturalism, restorative justice, or racial recognition. Dr. Liza Ann Acosta, University Dean and English professor, has been selected as this year鈥檚 recipient.

Portrait of Dean Acosta

ODIL Director鈥檚 and Assistant Director鈥檚 Award

The ODIL Director鈥檚 and Assistant Director鈥檚 Award honors a person or group for outstanding contributions to the campus community through their involvement in promoting an inclusive and intercultural campus culture at 香港六合彩开奖直播.

Iga Szelag

This year, Iga Szelag has been selected as the recipient of the ODIL Director鈥檚 Award for her leadership and su
stained commitment as the Rising DREAMers United (RDU) President, COMPASS Mentor, Lighthouse Scholar, DreamUS Cohort Student Mentor, 2020鈥2021 Student Government Association (SGA) Diversity Representative, and member of SGA’s Advocacy and Finance committees at 香港六合彩开奖直播. In addition to developing a positive intercultural environment on campus and demonstrating high academic achievement, Szelag embodies the ODIL鈥檚 2020鈥2021 theme of 鈥業mpact Over Intent.鈥

Honors Convocation Diversity Award

Honoring a graduating senior, the Honors Convocation Diversity Award recognizes a person that demonstrates leadership and sustained commitment to advancing North Park鈥檚 intercultural core identity on campus as well as throughout the Chicago community.

As the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) Vice President, Lighthouse Scholar, member of the Hispanic Serving Institution Student Auxiliary Board, and a principal charter member of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) at 香港六合彩开奖直播, Helen Uriostegui鈥檚 leadership has significantly impacted North Park. Based on her contributions to intercultural life, high academic achievement, and embodiment of 鈥業mpact Over Intent,鈥 Uriostegui will receive the 2021 Honors Convocation Diversity Award at the celebration.

The event will stream live March 26, 10:30 am CDT at

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香港六合彩开奖直播 and UIC Partner on Athletic Training Program Admissions

香港六合彩开奖直播聽and the聽University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) have co-developed a partnership agreement for selected UIC graduates to gain admission into North Park’s聽Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program. Through this agreement, graduating seniors and alumni from UIC’s Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition have the opportunity to join聽North Park’s聽established MSAT program taught by leaders in the field of athletic training.

香港六合彩开奖直播聽and the聽University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) have co-developed a partnership agreement for selected UIC graduates to gain admission into North Park’s聽Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program. Through this agreement, graduating seniors and alumni from UIC’s Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition have the opportunity to join聽North Park’s聽established MSAT program taught by leaders in the field of athletic training.

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)聽requires students, interested in becoming athletic trainers, to graduate from a CAATE-accredited master’s program to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam; earning a MSAT will prepare students to pass their BOC exam.聽Interest in the partnership program is expected to be high, as Gen Z college students are passionate about pursuing healthcare-related careers working directly with athletes.

North Park’s聽and UIC’s partnership represent the coming together of two higher ed institutions providing students access to a quality education and advance their careers,” said Dr.聽Kelly Potteiger,听North Park’s聽Professor of Athletic Training.

罢丑别听聽equips graduates with tools and experiences to contribute to the evolution of athletic training and societal health. Students learn through clinical experiences and hands-on training 鈥 all taught by a seasoned faculty in the world-class city of聽Chicago.

“A MSAT degree gives students the opportunity to develop confidence in a challenging, accredited, competency-based program while simultaneously building preparedness for a direct and clear career path,” said Dr.聽Karrie L. Hamstra-Wright, UIC’s Visiting Director of Undergraduate Studies.

聽Criteria to the Partnership Program includes

  • Initial selection materials submitted to UIC faculty and staff selection committee
  • Final admissions decision and ATCAS voucher generated from聽North Park聽faculty first week of April
  • Prerequisites for聽North Park’s聽MSAT program completed at UIC
  • Transfer credits approved by UIC to meet course requirements permitted

Benefits of the North Park UIC Admissions Partnership

  • Seamless transition: all UIC Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition courses meet MSAT admission requirements
  • Simple application: admission fees are waived for selected UIC graduates
  • Strong foundation: UIC Kinesiology science-based curriculum prepares students for MSAT program
  • Pre-health advising: customized to assist students in their academic journey
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Nursing Professor Dr. Suzen Moeller Spearheads Innovative COVID-19 Contact Tracing Course

At the forefront of North Park鈥檚 innovative curriculum is Dr. Suzen Moeller, Associate Professor of Nursing Health Sciences, whose contact tracing course offered this spring focuses on the current COVID-19 pandemic.

At the forefront of North Park鈥檚 innovative curriculum is Dr. Suzen Moeller, Associate Professor of Nursing Health Sciences, whose contact tracing course offered this spring focuses on the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Suzen Moeller

During this accessible online quad A course, students will learn about the spread of the virus, effective strategies to manage infectious disease epidemics鈥攊ncluding the role that contact tracing plays in protecting health in communities鈥攁nd the different methods of contact tracing. Going beyond what most contact tracing courses teach, Dr. Moeller鈥檚 course covers the ethical side of contact tracing, how to talk about contact tracing, as well as the effects that the pandemic has on mental health.

While the focus of the contact tracing course is not on technology, Dr. Moeller plans on teaching students about new apps that are being developed in relation to the process.

鈥淭his course is particularly timely and relevant as public health departments around the country and the entire globe are training more people to do contact tracing,鈥 said Dr. Moeller.

Students can anticipate gaining a better understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic by collaborating with North Park鈥檚 contact tracing team to practice mock contact tracing calls. The course will also offer students practical experience to highlight when applying for internships, volunteer positions, or paid positions as contact tracers.

The course鈥檚 primary goal is to help students better understand why contact tracing is one of the most powerful tools in public health for managing infectious disease epidemics. “Hopefully, this will help us be more receptive to contact tracing and to advocate to others about the importance of contact tracing. This way we can collectively better manage this pandemic and similar ones in the future,鈥 said Dr. Moeller.

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North Park Staffer Starts Fundraiser for Tre Kronor

Amid the pandemic, Andersonville resident and North Park employee Kristine Aronsson has launched a fundraising effort for a handful of local Swedish businesses, including North Park鈥檚 beloved Tre Kronor restaurant.

Amid the pandemic, Andersonville resident and North Park employee Kristine Aronsson has launched a fundraising effort for a handful of local Swedish businesses, including North Park鈥檚 beloved Tre Kronor restaurant.

Aronsson, Director of Advising for Advanced Education in the Health Professions, recognized that the ban on indoor dining was having a devastating effect on local Swedish businesses. So, she started GoFundMe campaigns for Tre Kronor and Andersonville鈥檚 Svea Restaurant and neighboring Simon鈥檚 Tavern.

Her efforts were noticed by Block Club Chicago, whose subsequent article noted that many of Andersonville鈥檚 stalwart Swedish businesses, including the Swedish Bakery and two delicatessens, have closed in recent years. The loss of Swedish businesses is especially hard because the neighborhood is steeped in Swedish tradition.

Aronsson hopes North Parkers will support the businesses, particularly Tre Kronor.

鈥淚 know that Tre Kronor is a special place for a lot of North Parkers, and they have hired many students from here over the years.鈥

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Fall Choral Concert: Stories of Isolation

While safety measures mean we can only sing in person in small groups for short periods of times behind the barriers of our masks and physically distanced, we have reached out to each other through our vulnerability. Many of the students have worked collaboratively to communicate their own thoughts about isolation through original compositions and spoken word. You鈥檒l hear some of the student stories and others as part of this playlist.

When the pandemic hit, artists around the globe were deeply affected. Choral singers and ensembles have been uniquely challenged as the very essence of our art鈥攇athering in community, breathing together, communicating to audiences in close quarters鈥攈as been centered out as a health risk. But artists throughout history have responded to times of trauma and community devastation by creating, and this is what 香港六合彩开奖直播 chose to focus on for its fall choral concert.

Covid-19 has been isolating鈥攆rom the initial shelter-at-home orders to virtual classes, we鈥檝e all been separated. This is especially true for many people who already deal with the isolation of a physical and mental disability, the stigma surrounding gender identity and sexual orientation, who are persecuted for religious beliefs, or who face discrimination for their skin color and racial identity. We continue to witness how Covid-19 disproportionately impacts communities of color and the deep wounds of continuing racial injustice in our country.

The choral students at 香港六合彩开奖直播 have been exploring the theme of isolation. We鈥檝e shared photos and personal stories of our responses to Covid-19. We met virtually with Dr. Rollo Dilworth who shared with us the role of the African American spiritual in teaching social justice. We鈥檝e been learning about and singing the music of black composers such as Chicagoan Lena McLin.

While safety measures mean we can only sing in person in small groups for short periods of times behind the barriers of our masks and physically distanced, we have reached out to each other through our vulnerability. Many of the students have worked collaboratively to communicate their own thoughts about isolation through original compositions and spoken word. You鈥檒l hear some of the student stories and others as part of this playlist.

Ultimately, we know we are not alone, even when it feels that way. As North Park professor Dr. Thomas Jefferson sets from Psalm 32 鈥淚 turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble and you fill me with the joy of salvation.鈥 May you find joy in the voices of these remarkable students and the stories that they tell.

Please watch and listen to the concert.

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Student Laureate Jessica Torres Honored by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

North Park senior Jessica Torres, majoring in elementary education with an ESL, Bilingual, and Special Education Endorsement, will be recognized for her excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

North Park senior Jessica Torres, majoring in elementary education with an ESL, Bilingual, and Special Education Endorsement, will be recognized for her excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. During the November 10th virtual ceremony, Torres will be honored as a top student among Illinois鈥 colleges and universities, along with a congratulatory statement made by Governor J. B. Pritzker and members of The Lincoln Academy.

Nominees meet the criteria of being a senior in a college of Illinois exemplifying leadership characteristics of Abraham Lincoln: courage, empathy, honesty, and integrity.

When learning about the nomination, Torres felt a great honor to have been selected by her professors in the School of Education. 鈥淎s a first-generation Hispanic college student, I am reminded of all who have encouraged, prayed, and stood by my side these past four years,鈥 said Torres.

Torres will receive a letter and certificate of merit signed by Gov. Pritzker, a Lincoln medallion, a challenge coin, and a $500 check from The Lincoln Academy. Student Laureates are selected by their individual schools. 鈥淚 strongly believe this award is the result of hard work and commitment to my studies and community involvement on and off campus. It is an honor to have been selected out of the many candidates and to be representing this institution,鈥 said Torres.

Torres plans to return to North Park and pursue a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. 鈥淲ith my graduate studies, I plan to make a difference in our school system, carry-out essential duties for student achievement, and shape young children into future leaders,鈥 said Torres.

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Nine Named to 香港六合彩开奖直播 Board of Trustees

Nine new members have been named to the 香港六合彩开奖直播 Board of Trustees. Four are serving in an advisory capacity this year before being slated on the ballot at next year鈥檚 ECC annual meeting.

Nine Named to 香港六合彩开奖直播 Board of Trustees

New members bring diversity, dedication, and a wealth of expertise.

Nine new members have been named to the 香港六合彩开奖直播 Board of Trustees. Four are serving in an advisory capacity this year before being slated on the ballot at next year鈥檚 ECC annual meeting.

The new trustees are:

Michael Harper

Smiling man in black suit, red tie, and glassesMichael Harper earned a BA in economics from 香港六合彩开奖直播 in 1980. From 1978鈥80, he led the North Park Vikings to three consecutive Men鈥檚 Basketball NCAA Division III National Championships. His jersey (#33) was retired in 1981, and in 1988 he was entered into the 香港六合彩开奖直播 Viking Hall of Fame. In 2005 Michael was honored with the 香港六合彩开奖直播 Distinguished Alumni Award.

From 1980鈥88, Michael played basketball professionally, first for the Portland Trailblazers and then in Europe (Italy, France, and Spain). He was a three-time All-American, a Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Tournament recipient, became the 56th pick in the 1980 NBA Draft, and is considered by some to be the greatest D3 Men鈥檚 basketball player ever.

In addition to serving as an assistant coach at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR, Michael has worked as an insurance agent since 1991. In 2010 he founded the Grassharper Foundation, whose mission is to help children, families, and local community members through fundraising, community outreach, and collaboration with local nonprofit organizations.

Of his North Park experiences, Michael has said, 鈥淚 can sum up the importance of NPC on my life as a beginning to an incredible adventure. North Park turned a little kid from the South Side of Chicago into a world-traveled giant. North Park provided the environment for growth. Safe and secure housing. An outstanding athletic experience. A challenging academic curriculum. But most importantly, North Park surrounded me with dedicated and caring people. I had a choice to attend any school I wished. I am extremely thankful North Park chose me.鈥

Michael and his wife, Lisa, have three children and live in West Linn, OR.

Paul Johnson

Smiling man in blue collared shirt

Paul Johnson graduated from North Park with a BS in finance and youth ministry in 1997. He most recently worked as Executive Director of Ministries at Willow Creek Community Church. As an undergraduate, Paul was involved in a variety of activities including Global Partnerships, intramurals, Ja Team, men鈥檚 volleyball, the聽North Park Press聽newspaper, Student Government Association, and Urban Outreach.

After his graduation, he joined the 香港六合彩开奖直播 staff and served in a variety of roles from 1997 until 2010, including Campus Ministry Director in University Ministries. Paul played a key role in the creation of the Sankofa experience, the Office of Sustainability, and worked on a number of renovation and new construction projects including Holmgren Athletic complex, Helwig Recreation Center, and the greening and beautification of the interior campus.

Paul鈥檚 father and two of his sisters are North Park alumni. He has longstanding Covenant roots and relationships and played a significant role in the planning and execution of each CHIC from 2003鈥2018. Paul and his wife, Rhianna Godfrey, have been married since November 2015. He is a proud stepfather of two boys and father of a one-year-old daughter.

Joanna Kanakis

Smiling woman in black blouseJoanna (Ericson) Kanakis is a 2006 magna cum laude graduate of 香港六合彩开奖直播 with dual degrees in philosophy and French. As a student, she was a Presidential Scholar, sang in the University Choir, received the Lindahl Prize for Excellence in Philosophy, and studied abroad in Paris for a semester. Joanna grew up attending Faith Covenant Church in Wheaton, IL, and is the daughter of Theodore (C鈥72) and Meredith (C鈥72) Ericson and granddaughter of the late Anne (C鈥46) and the late Leslie Daniel (C鈥46) Ericson. Her sisters, Katherine (C鈥01) and Elizabeth (C鈥98) also graduated from North Park.

Joanna has been a member of the SBNM Advisory Board since 2015 and was honored with The Distinguished Alumni Award in 2016. Following an internship at Calyon Financial, she entered into a career path that has included roles at Soci茅t茅 G茅n茅rale Corporate and Investment Banking as Vice President鈥擲ales Trader, and Vice President, then Director, of Prime Brokerage Sales. In July 2019, she accepted a role at financial tech startup Halo Investing as Director of Enterprise Sales鈥擜mericas.

In addition to her service on the SBNM Advisory Board, Joanna has served as Co-Chair of the Leadership and Learning Committee, Soci茅t茅 G茅n茅rale America Women鈥檚 Network, and as a member of the Board of Chicago Financial Women.

Joanna is married to Damon Kanakis. They have two sons and live in Chicago.

Curtis Ivanoff

(ECC Superintendent Representative)

Smiling man in blue dress shirtCurtis (S鈥08) is the 香港六合彩开奖直播 Board of Trustees ECC Superintendent Representative. He received his master of arts in Christian ministry and theology with high honors. He attended the University of Oklahoma as an undergraduate and earned a BA in mathematics in 1992. He also attended Regent College in Vancouver, BC, from 2000鈥04, focusing on theological studies. Curtis, who has both Russian and Inupiaq heritage, grew up in Unalakleet, Alaska, and identifies as Alaskan Native. He is the first Alaskan Native leader to serve as superintendent of the Alaska Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, a role he has held since 2011. Previously, he served as Associate Pastor at Unalakleet Covenant Church, Campus Pastor at Alaska Christian College, Director of Admissions at Alaska Christian College, and Field Director for the Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska. Curtis and his wife, Kristi, have one daughter and two sons.

Karen Stein

Smiling woman in black suit, pink collar, and glassesKaren Stein graduated from 香港六合彩开奖直播 in 1972 and earned her JD degree in 2005 from John F. Kennedy University. She is a retired attorney-at-law who was self-employed and specialized in elder law, estate planning, and trust administration. Before law school she was employed at International Business Machines in Systems Engineering and Sales from 1975 to 2000. She is a member of the State Bar of California (inactive). She and her husband, Richard (Rich), have two adult children and four grandchildren. Karen and Rich are members of Crossroads Covenant Church in Greely, CO.

Karen serves as the liaison to the 香港六合彩开奖直播 Board of Trustees on behalf of the ECC Executive Board. She has been an ECC Financial Coach since 2018 and served on the CHET Executive Board from 2012鈥2015. She served on the Church Council and as Financial Secretary at Crossroads Covenant Church, in Concord, CA. In 2001, Karen designed and built a prayer garden. She has taught Confirmation, two鈥檚 and three鈥檚 classes, assisted in Vacation Bible School, and participated in pastoral searches.

These four trustees are serving in an advisory capacity this year before being slated on the ballot at next year鈥檚 ECC annual meeting:

Sally Carlson

(ECC Clergy)

Smiling woman in bright pink blouseSally Carlson graduated from 香港六合彩开奖直播 with dual degrees in biblical and theological studies and in Spanish. She earned her MA in Christian Formation and MBA from North Park Theological Seminary in 2011. Sally is also an alumnus and former staff member of Covenant Bible College in Strathmore, AB. She has served in a variety of ways throughout the ECC, including serving on the CHIC Council for CHIC 2015, as a member of the ECC Executive Board, and was the Financial Officer for the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada. She is married to fellow Seminary alum Daniel G. Larson. Sally has previously served as a pastor at Norquay Covenant Church in Saskatchewan (where she co-pastored with her husband) and at Hope Community Covenant Church in Strathmore, Alberta. In 2019, Sally joined the staff of Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon, WA as Associate Pastor of Congregational Care.

Christine Rosell

Smiling woman in blue top and colorful scarf.Christine Rosell earned a BA in Business Communication and is married to Jack, a fellow North Park graduate. Together they have three children; one is a North Park alum, and one is a current student at 香港六合彩开奖直播. Christine has previously served on the North Park Board of Trustees, from 2014鈥2019. She was a member of the Finance Committee, Advancement Committee, and the Student Recruitment and Retention Committee. She also served as the liaison to the ECC Executive Board. Christine has previously worked in marketing for Covenant Retirement Communities (now Covenant Living) and has been an active volunteer in her local community. She and her family are longtime members of North Park Covenant Church in Chicago, IL.

Gricel Medina

(ECC Clergy)

Smiling woman wearing clergy robe and shoalPastor Gricel Medina is ordained to Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Covenant Church. She holds degrees from Oswego State University, Oral Roberts University, and the Centro Hispano Estudios Teologicos where she majored in Hispanic theological studies and minored in marriage and family counseling. Gricel has served as a bilingual church planter for the Evangelical Covenant Church as well as serving alongside the superintendent, giving leadership to Hispanic, Asian, and African American pastors. She has developed prayer summits for Hispanic congregations and has served on the board of the Hispanic Clergy Association, as well as the ECC Commission for Biblical Gender Equality. She publishes, speaks, and teaches about racial egalitarian justice. Pastor Gricel has published widely on biblical gender equality, mercy, and justice for CBE journals, the Covenant Companion, and Covenant Home Altar. She has received the Christians For Biblical Equality (CBE) International Lifetime Achievement Award and was the first Hispanic individual to serve two terms as chairperson of the ECC Commission on Biblical Gender Equality. In March 2019, she was featured as one of 11 鈥淲omen Shaping the Church鈥 by Sojourners. Gricel was born in New York to parents who migrated from Puerto Rico. She speaks, translates, writes, and preaches fluently in Spanish and English. Gricel and her husband, Luis, live in Carrollton, Texas.

Beth Fredrickson

Smiling woman wearing blue top and silver hoop necklaceBeth Fredrickson earned a BA in English from North Park and a master of arts in journalism at Marquette University. Beth is married to John, a fellow North Park alum, and together they have a daughter and two sons who all graduated from North Park. Beth has had a diverse career, beginning as a teacher at Mundelein High School, where she taught journalism for three years. After teaching, she served as the Church Relations Coordinator at Harbor Point Ministries from 1997鈥99. During this time, Beth also worked as Public Relations Counsel at First Edition, until 2005 when she accepted a role at Bottom Line Marketing & Public Relations Firm as PR Counselor, then Senior PR Counselor, for 11 years. In October of 2016, she returned to Harbor Point Ministries as the Executive Director, a role she still serves in today.

Beth values volunteer service. In the City of Wauwatosa, WI, where she and John live, she has served as Chair of the Marketing Communications Advisory Committee as well as a general member. She co-founded the Historic Heights Neighborhood Association and has served in a variety of volunteer roles for the Wauwatosa School District. She also has served in many leadership roles at Milwaukee Evangelical Covenant Church. Finally, Beth has been an active member of the North Park community, serving on the Board of Trustees from 2014鈥揓une of 2019. During her service on the Board of Trustees, Beth served on the Academic Committee, Student Recruitment and Retention Committee, and the Committee on Trustees.

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NPRESS Tradition Continues: Four Seniors Virtually Present their Research

Since 2015, the North Park Research Experience for Summer Students (NPRESS) has been strengthening students鈥 relationships with North Park faculty as well as their research skills over the course of eight weeks.

Since 2015, the North Park Research Experience for Summer Students (NPRESS) has been strengthening students鈥 relationships with North Park faculty as well as their research skills over the course of eight weeks. While the presentations were delivered virtually on August 18th this year, the NPRESS tradition continued, providing the cohort of seniors with graduate-level research experience.

NPRESS offers undergraduates the opportunity to engage as one would in a graduate setting鈥攔equiring each research proposal to demonstrate merit, defined goals, and commitment.

This year鈥檚 NPRESS student cohort of seniors included:

  • Emmanuel Carrillo, Fine Art and Philosophy
  • Miakala Rath, Business Management
  • Gabrielle Rigg, History
  • Donna Shergarfi, Political Science and Communications

Emmanuel Carrillo

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Emmanuel Carrillo

Titling his project 鈥淣ostalgia of the Present: Art and Design in Response to Cultural Hauntology,鈥 Emmanuel Carrillo, a Fine Art and Philosophy major, explored the philosophical idea of hauntology through art. Carrillo said, 鈥淢y mentor really helped me think about how art can respond to ideas from the academic world in various ways, which led me down interesting avenues. I ventured forth from my comfort zone in painting and drawing to more experimental work in performance and video art,鈥 said Carrillo on his work with Professor Kelly VanderBrug.

Miakala Rath

Mentored by Dr. Mark Gavoor, Miakala Rath, presented 鈥淨uality Transformation in Higher Education.鈥 Rath, a senior Business Management major, studied metrics and quality transformation models to measure improvement in higher education.

Gabrielle Rigg

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Gabrielle Rigg

Gabrielle Rigg, who is majoring in History and will be graduating this fall, collaborated with Dr. Sarah Doherty to present 鈥淯nlikely Neighbor: The Relationship between Anglo and Japanese Farmers in the Central Valley of California during World War II.鈥 Inspired to continue her project, Rigg said, 鈥淭he online NPRESS experience required Dr. Doherty and I to adapt our original aims of this project, but I am thankful I was able to conduct remote interviews and I will hopefully continue this research in the future.鈥

Donna Shergarfi

As a senior majoring in Political Science and Communications, Donna Shergarfi conducted research of the appropriation of Black culture under the mentorship of Dr. Daniel White Hodge. During the virtual event, Shergarfi presented 鈥淜eeping up with the Kim: An Ethnonarrative of the Kardashian Empire.鈥

North Park’s NPRESS graduates have applied their research experience, moving on to a range of graduate studies including STEM, sociology, and philosophy.

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