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²ÝݮӰÊÓer Magazine Summer 2024

Articles in This Issue

First Word

This edition of the ²ÝݮӰÊÓer celebrates our intercultural identity and highlights the incredible achievements of our diverse community.

Meet the Staff: Nurturing Intercultural Connections

Tessa Zanoni and Ruby Benigno, leaders of NPU’s Office of International Affairs, play pivotal roles in embodying the university’s commitment to its intercultural distinctive.

Meet the Faculty: Everything Is Related

Biology Professor Timothy Lin looks for opportunities to bring his identity and passions into his teaching.

Seminary Spotlight: An Intercultural Approach to Faith

NPTS Teaching Fellow Armida Belmonte Stephens reflects on the significance of bringing her faith community’s culture to her teaching.

Student Spotlight: Distinguished Seniors

Each year, ²ÝݮӰÊÓ celebrates the exceptional achievements of two students with the Distinguished Senior Awards.

Viking Strong: Connecting Cultures through Competition

Vikings have many reasons for committing to ²ÝݮӰÊÓ, one of the most common being the people they meet on and off the court.

Sister Skola

²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s 50-year partnership with SVF in Sweden provides an exchange of ideas and cultures.

Building an Intercultural Campus

²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s student cultural organizations provide connection and education to the campus community.

Honoring Our Roots, Embracing the Future

Founded by Swedes, ²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s educational mission has grown to serve Hispanic students.

Snapshot: Commencement 2024

View a collection of photos from Commencement 2024.

Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Melanie Fitzsimmons BA ’04; Ida Hiben BA ’12, MOL ’17; and Josh Hiben BA ’12, MDiv ’18 reflect on the influence ²ÝݮӰÊÓ had on their careers and lives.

Honors: ²ÝݮӰÊÓ Recognizes Outstanding Alumni

²ÝݮӰÊÓ honors alumni into the Viking Hall of Fame and presents its Distinguished Alumni Award to a seminary alumna.

Giving: A Passion for Seminary Education

Jeanna (Brand) Frost BA ’09, MDiv ’13 and Brad Frost MDiv ’13 talk about the importance of supporting the next generation of pastors.

From the Archives

In collaboration with the Brandel Library and the Center for Scandinavian Studies, NPU provides the Swedish-American Archives of Greater Chicago with archival infrastructure.

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