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NCU students to San Francisco over the spring break week
Over spring break I had the pleasure of being one of the two staff members who accompanied seven NCU students to San Francisco, Calif., over the spring break week. We worked with a variety of...
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Mexico Mission Trip
Seven students and three NCU staff leaders had the blessing of participating in a mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico spring break 2013. For many of our students this was their first time going on a...
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The Unity of the Trancendentals
Throughout Christian history, the faithful have recognized that truth, goodness, and beauty, are inseparable. Truth is both good and beautiful; goodness is beautiful and true; and beauty is both true...
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Reflection on Practicum by Maren Mansfield
This past semester I did my practicum at Irvine Elementary in the Bethel School District. My cooperating teacher’s name was Mary Loftin and she was extremely amazing to work with. As I started the...
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Looking to the Future by Preserving the Past
There is no more exciting day on a university campus than commencement. This past May 11 and the graduation of the class of 2013 was no exception. The celebration of hard work and growth, and the...
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Greetings Ncuinains from the Stone of Yellow!
This summer I have been working with an organization called A Christian Ministry in The National Parks (ACMNP) in Yellowstone National Park. I have been working alongside two fellow dudes and together...
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Embrace The Community Culture
Who knew that simply partaking of a few diverse cultural experiences could have such an impact on you? Who knew that they could be so interesting, rewarding, educational and fun? Who knew that as a...
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Helping High School Students Prepare Financially for College
It should be no surprise that NCU is active in serving our community in a variety of ways. However, it might be a surprise to learn that the financial aid office makes it a goal each year to serve the...
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Practicum Experience form a Student Perspective
My junior practicum has been a blessing in many ways. It challenged me, it made me cry, it made me share laughter and it made me love. It made me love this profession, and it opened my heart to many …...
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NCU Student Teaching in Korea
Teaching over here in Korea has been an adventure. I came here knowing very little about the culture, language, and what I would be teaching. Once I got into my classroom I felt like a real teacher. I...
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ANCHORED 2013
“We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Hebrews 6:19 (NIV) NCU is pleased to welcome 143 new students to the Beacon family! Arriving to campus on Saturday,...
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Where Are They Now: Keith Potter
Northwest Christian University Athletics – Where Are They Now: Keith Potter.
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Third Annual West Coast Classic
Each fall, most NCU students eagerly look forward to the Friday of week eight, the midterm break. And as much as we love our jobs, without a doubt most NCU professors look forward to it as well. I am...
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Reflections on church, family and NCU
On Saturday, October 5, the NCU Alumni Association presented Richard (Dick) Busic ’62 with the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. Upon receiving the award, Busic provided remarks,...
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The NCU Idea: WISDOM inspired by FAITH bearing fruit in lives of SERVICE
I have entered into my fourth, you might say my senior year, as President with a great sense of appreciation for the history and tradition of NCU and a deep gratitude for the impact this institution...
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A Reflection on the Marriage Café
As a staff member of NCU and an attendee of Northwood Christian Church, my husband and I had the opportunity to attend Dr. Keith Potter’s Marriage Café. I must say, both my husband and I were extremely...
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Travel Plans
Traveling during the holidays is chaotic. Extreme weather, clogged roadways, and overbooked hotels. It is enough to make you frustrated, mad and even a bit cynical. I know over the next few weeks the...
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What would it mean for Jesus to come “in this flesh of mine”?
Advent is a Latin word meaning “coming” or “presence”. We use the word of the season approaching Christmas because we are celebrating the coming of Christ to redeem the world. We spend a lot of money...
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Waiting on the Lord
Yesterday I received another one of my routine junk emails from Redbox with the subject line: “Instant Gratification”. I instantly deleted it, taking some gratification from that act! But Redbox’s...
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SAR SHALOM
Twas a mountain-chilled Christmas morn. Gifts had been opened; hot sugar-glazed cinnamon rolls were overeaten. I loaded our young daughter Elizabeth into a chest pack, left our cabin and started up the...
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