North Parker Spring 2016

SUMMER 2016 VOLUME 76/NUMBER 2

Then and Now

Page 10

FIRST WORD

125 FIRST DAYS

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Tuesday, September 18, 1894, is a special date in the history of North Park University. Students gathered for the first day of a new school year on the campus opened just that summer in Chicago.

Editorial Board

In his History of North Park College, Leland Carlson writes about this day: “President Nyvall and Professor Lindblade… welcomed the newcomers and recorded their names…When a goodly number of students had been registered, the entire group assembled in the chapel for the opening exercises. …[President Nyvall] expressed a hearty welcome…and the Rev. C.A. Björk…closed the brief service with an earnest and gripping prayer beseeching God’s aid and blessing upon the work just beginning.”

There have been 125 first days of school throughout North Park’s history, each of these important to the students enrolled that year. And with each subsequent year, the history of North Park has unfolded.

In this issue of the North Parker, starting on page 10, we revisit other important marking points in our school’s history—moments both large and small that have added to the character of the school, advanced its mission, and secured its legacy.

Each school year at North Park is in many ways just like the one recorded from 1894.

Certainly each year builds on what has come before, and serves as a foundation for what will follow. Yet each year also is “a work just beginning” with new students, new faculty and staff, and new graduates.

As we reach the summer of 2016, this issue of the magazine is dedicated to our continuing celebration of North Park’s 125 years. Elements from the history of North Park unfold with each page of the magazine, each one evidence of God’s faithfulness, each one a reflection of “God’s aid and blessing upon the work just beginning.”

Please join us on campus on September 23 (see pages 24–27) to celebrate North Park’s 125th anniversary.

David L. Parkyn President, North Park University

On the cover: More than 400 North Parkers came together on the 125th day of our 125th year: Learn more on pages 3, 32.

David L. Parkyn President Mary K. Surridge Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Genaro A. Balcazar Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing Melissa Vélez-Luce C’04 G’12 Director of Alumni Relations Christopher Childers Director of University Marketing

Editorial Staff Mary Nowesnick Editor John Potter C’05 News and Copy Editor Jennifer Carney Lead Designer Patty O’Friel Martha Pfister Designers Chris Padgett Beth Rooney Anthony Barlich Jacob Laser C’17 Photographers

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Across Campus

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Diversity milestones achieved Alum composes piece for 125th Distinguished Senior Awards Athletes earn all-conference honors

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All who love North Park are invited to celebrate our 125th anniversary and Homecoming 2016, September 23–24.

Get details to make your plans.

Then and Now Our second special issue for our 125th anniversary showcases North Park’s people, places, and events over 13 decades.

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We Did It! University and Seminary Commencement, and Golden Circle Celebration

Enjoy the North Parker online, too, with back issues for reading or download at www.northpark.edu/northparker

Honors 2016 Seminary Award for Distinguished Service: Rev. Jim Sundholm C'67 S'72

12 Academics 14 A Growing Campus 16 Student Life 18 In Chicago & the World 20 NPU Stories

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North Park at 125: Let's Celebrate!

2016 Fulbright honorees: Catherine Bast C’16 Elizabeth Wallace C’16 Bethany Joseph C’15

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Alumni Notes Check out what’s happening with your classmates and other North Parkers nationwide.

The North Parker is published twice a year for alumni and friends of North Park University, 3225 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4895. For mailing list adjustments, address changes, questions, or suggestions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (773) 244-5273.

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ACROSS CAMPUS CLOSE-UP

From ‘Becoming Multicultural’ to ‘Being Intercultural’ When North Parkk Universityy was founded byy Swedish immigrants 125 years ago, its student bodyy was entirelyy Swedish, with the curriculum taught in Swedish. Today, North Park’s student population is dramatically different, thanks to the University’s success in achievingg significant diversityy milestones, which has earned national recognition.

commitment to diversity, which he talks about frequently, and beingg located in a diverse cityy like Chicago.”

In the 2010 book Seeingg thee Light: Religious Collegess in Twenty-Firstt Centuryy America, author Samuel Schuman said off North Park, “theyy have created a universityy that is quite distinctive and difficult to compare to others. It is, on the one hand, vigorously religious and stronglyy denominational with a continuingg tie to a particular immigrant population, and yet equallyy stronglyy and vigorouslyy open to students from the widest diversityy off backgrounds.”

Indeed, as Parkyn told a group off students, faculty, and staff ff in a campus conversation on diversityy this spring, “Today, we’re tryingg to make a shift from an objective off becoming multicultural—beingg comprised off people who come from diverse backgrounds, which is about composition as an institution—to beingg intercultural. How w does the crossing off cultures get ingrained into the DNA A off an institution?”

North Parkers represent a variety of ethnicities and nationalities.

This school year, for the first time in North Park’s history, there is no racial or ethnic majorityy in its undergraduate population. No one group off students, includingg Caucasians, reaches above 50 percent, highlighting the University’s commitment to creatingg a diverse campus community. In February, the Chroniclee off Higherr Education called attention to the fact that North Parkk is “one off the few evangelical colleges where the number of minorityy students now w equals white students.”

“David L. Parkyn, the college’s president,” said the Chronicle, “attributes that success to several things, includingg a historic

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‘Moving Toward Community’ Throughout the springg semester, Provost Michael O. Emerson also held a series of conversations, “Tesseraa to Ubuntu: Moving Beyond Individualism Toward Community,” featuringg facultyy and staff. “North Park grows increasinglyy diverse, which offers our communityy many advantages,” said Emerson. “But diversity in and off itselff is not the goal. We seek to be a community within our diversity, to model how w people from manyy different backgrounds can

workk together to encourage our faith, our studies, and our impact on the larger world.”

Dividedd byy Faith, Emerson’s bookk on the persistence off racial segregation in

This school year, for the first time in North Park’s history, there is no racial or ethnic majority in its undergraduate population.

American churches, received critical acclaim in academic and church communities.

Emerson, whose scholarship focuses on the urban context, believes that “because of our location, our history, and our mission, North Parkk can be the next great American university.”

Parkyn agrees. He has been invited to write a chapter for the forthcomingg book Diversity Matterss forr Christian Higherr Education, which will highlight North Parkk as one of four colleges in the section “Campus Case Studies: Transformingg Institutions with a Commitment to Diversity.”

“We want North Parkk to be a diverse and inclusive environment, one which leads to deep learningg and equityy off experience for all students,” Parkyn said. “Iff we achieve this, our graduates will be positioned to cross cultures in the workplace and engage their communities in a sociallyy responsible and transformational manner.”

Read more at www.northpark.edu/across-campus

CELEBRATION

DIALOGUE

#npu125day

Renowned Alum Composer Celebrates 125th Anniversary with Original Work Dr. Marvin V. Curtis C’72 has received d numerous commissions forr musicall works att majorr events, includingg Presidentt Billl Clinton’s inauguration in Januaryy 1993. Butt he’s currentlyy workingg on a piecee that’s a littlee closerr to home: Curtis is composingg a workk thatt willl bee performed d byy students at North h Park’s 125th h anniversaryy celebration in September.

North h Parker:: Whatt aree somee off yourr favorite memories from m yourr timee as a studentt here?

Marvin Curtis: I wrotee myy firstt compositions when I was in North h Park’s choir, and d wee sang them m on tourr up and d down thee Westt Coast.

Onee was called d “Worship thee Lord,” which h was onee off thee firstt pieces I had d published d in the ‘70s. Itt was veryy differentt beingg in thee choirr and singingg thee pieces thatt I wrote. Butt thee music facultyy recognized d myy talent, so myy workk was included d in ourr programs! Itt was amazingg to be a collegee juniorr and d havee yourr musicc sungg by thee North h Parkk Collegee Choirr everyy nightt on tour, and d then Orchestraa Hall, and d then later on, gett thosee pieces published.

On Mayy 4, 2016, the Universityy launched its first-ever givingg day, a 24-hour online fundraisingg effort to celebrate North Park on the 125th dayy off our 125th year. Alumni from around the world spread the excitement throughout the dayy on social mediaa byy using the hashtagg #npu125day.

North Parkk far exceeded its goal off raising $125,000, with hundreds off gifts comingg in from 34 states and countries as far awayy as Sweden, Australia, and South Africa. The day’s highest participation rates came from the Classes off 2005 and 2010.

More than 400 students, faculty, and staff wore blue and gold and gathered on the Campus Green to take a group photo forming the numbers “1-2-5” and to enjoyy 125-themed cookies and music. Coverage off #npu125day received more than 10,000 views on Facebook and nearlyy 350,000 Twitter impressions.

NP:: Whatt characteristics off North h Parkk did you u wantt to makee suree to includee in yourr piece?

MC: Thee textt I used d forr onee section off thee piece is from m Lukee 13:29: “Thee peoplee willl come from m eastt and d west, from m north h and d south, and willl eatt in thee kingdom m off God.” I started d with thatt versee firstt as a potentiall textt becausee that was myy experiencee beingg att North h Park: People camee from m alll over. Peoplee camee to this one schooll forr a common purpose.

NP:: How w does thee process off composingg this piecee comparee to yourr process forr composing forr a presidentiall inauguration?

MC: Thee inauguration piecee was specificc in its nature. I always usee thee phrase, “I was trying to figuree outt whatt to sayy to thee presidentt in music.” In this case, I’m m tryingg to say, “How w do I celebratee myy schooll in music?” So that’s the approach h I’m m taking. Theree aree loud d moments; theree aree quiett moments. I’m m tryingg to makee it fitt a celebration off an institution and d whatt it’s donee overr 125 years.

Dr. Marvin V. Curtis

See more photos of #npu125day on page 32.

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ACROSS CAMPUS SERVICE

Nursing Simulation Lab Named in Honor of Kathy Holmgren In a special ceremonyy held November 20, North Parkk Universityy unveiled a new w name for its state-of-the-art nursingg facilities, the Kathyy J. Holmgren Nursingg Simulation Lab. Holmgren, who graduated from North Parkk with a bachelor’s degree in nursingg in 1969, has been a longtime supporter off the University, includingg the recentlyy opened Johnson Center for Science and Community Life.

Kathy J. Holmgren

Before a group off friends and facultyy off the School off Nursingg and Health Sciences, Holmgren expressed her gratitude for the Evangelical Covenant Church and its long historyy off benevolent care and praised North Parkk for its “forward-thinking” nursing facultyy who are committed to leading-edge teachingg and facilities.

The high-tech Simulation Lab opened during the summer off 2011 in a 3,000-square-foot, ground-level space on Foster Avenue. It includes four simulation rooms, two control rooms, and a conference room where students debrieff their class experiences.

Holmgren served as a member off the North Parkk Board off Trustees for two terms between 1992 and 2004, and in 2006 received the North Parkk University Distinguished Alumni Award. She and her husband, Mike, are the parents off four daughters, Calla, Jenny, Emily, and Gretchen, all off whom attended North Park. “I am the most fortunate off people,” Holmgren said at the ceremony. “I feel so honored today.”

Holmgren expressed her gratitude for the Evangelical Covenant Church and its long history of benevolent care and praised North Park for its “forward-thinking” nursing faculty.

North Park Officer Honored for Saving a Life January, North Parkk Officer Kevin Haas was on securityy dutyy when he was waved down byy a citizen, who pointed out an unconscious man lyingg on the sidewalk just off ff campus. Officer Haas called 9-1-1 and started to administer CPR R until the Chicago Fire Department arrived. The Fire Department and paramedics were able to stabilize the man and transport him to Swedish Covenant Hospital.

“After the incident, Officer Haas made several trips on his own time to checkk on the man’s

North Park Officer Kevin Haas received a Lifesaving Award from the Chicago Fire Department.

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condition,” said Officer Dan Gooris, director off North Parkk Universityy Campus Security.

“Before receivingg a call from the Chicago Fire Department commendingg Officer Haas for his quickk actions, I received a call from the victim’s sister, thankingg Officer Haas for savingg her brother’s life.”

On Januaryy 29, Officer Haas received a Lifesavingg Award from the Chicago Fire Department. He was a Chicago Police Officer for 20 years, attainingg the rankk off detective before he retired in 2014 and joined North Parkk Security.

Haas (center) with Gooris (left) and Executive Vice President Carl Balsam (right)

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BY THE NUMBERS

8 shots + 1 goal + 1 assist in the last 5 men’s soccer games of the season by Diego Lashee

1.8 goals scored per game in men n’ss so socce ccer

by Pedram Tahmi-Masoleh

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goals scored this season by Tahmi-Masoleh, named Male e Athlete of the Year at North Park's Senior Awards

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Liisa Daniels’s overall record at Lis L No No. o. 1 sing o gles tennis this season

363 kill points by volleyballll hitter Lauren Wiltsie this sea eason

376 hits by Wiltsie this season

4,842 8.75

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VIKINGS

North Park Student-Athletes Earn CCIW All-Conference Honors Fivee North h Parkk student-athletes weree named d to thee 2015–2016 Collegee Conferencee off Illinois and d Wisconsin All-Conferencee team m lastt fall, across threee differentt sports. Thee honors capped off ff thee Vikings' falll season.

Thee mostt prolificc goal-scorerr in North h Park history, Pedram m Tahmi-Masoleh h C’17 of Stockholm, Sweden, nott onlyy led d thee men’s soccerr team m in everyy offensivee category, but also brokee thee team m record d forr goals in a season, scoringg 20.

Tahmi-Masoleh’s teammates Rickyy Pimentel C’19 and d Diego Lashleee C’16 also received recognition forr theirr workk on thee field.

Pimentel, off Franklin Park, Ill., becamee thee first Vikingg freshman to earn All-CCIW W Firstt Team honors sincee 2011, whilee Lashlee, off Denver, earned d Second d Team m honors in his third consecutivee selection.

Although h onlyy in herr freshman year, Lauren Wiltsiee C’19 off Elgin, Ill., becamee onee of thee premierr women’s volleyballl hitters in the CCIW. Wiltsiee was named d an All-CCIW W Third Team m selection afterr helpingg lead d thee Vikings to onee off theirr mostt successfull seasons in recent memory.

Lisaa Daniels C’18 earned d CCIW W AllConferencee Second d Team m honors forr the women’s tennis team, herr second d straight All-CCIW W honorr afterr beingg recognized d as thee CCIW W Newcomerr off thee Yearr lastt season.

Daniels, off Capee Town, South h Africa, finished thee yearr with h a 5-4 overalll record d att No. 1 singles.

This spring, sophomoree Rasmus Elfgaard off Jönköping, Sweden, earned d Firstt Team All-American honors att thee NCAA A Division III Indoorr Trackk and d Field d Championships.

Elfgaard, thee CCIW W champion in the

heptathlon, was thee lonee represent ntat nt ntat a iv ivee in the conferencee to qualifyy forr nationals.

North h Park's otherr CCIW W trackk and d field champion this springg was Elinaa Gunnarsson C'18 off Huskvarana, Sweden. Shee won the women's 200-meterr dash h with h a schooll record timee off 24.61 seconds.

Alongg with h herr unanimous All-CCIW W First Team m nod, Lizz Rehbergerr C’17 was named da D3Hoops.com m All-Centrall Region Third d Team pickk this spring, onee off onlyy fourr players from thee CCIW W to earn thee recognition. Rehberger, off Chicago, was a keyy contributorr to onee off the mostt successfull women’s basketballl seasons in Vikings history.

In May, Kendalll Podschweitt C’19 off Aurora, Ill. earned d All-CCIW W Second d Team m honors in softball. Thee third d baseman earned d a .320 battingg averagee and d 32 hits this season.

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ACROSS CAMPUS ACADEMICS

Distinguished Senior Awards Recognize Extraordinary Leaders Carmen Velazquez-Alvarez

On April 25, Carmen Velazquez-Alvarez, of Kerman, Calif., and Blake Thomas, off Olathe, Kan., were named recipients off the 2016 Distinguished Senior Awards. This honor is bestowed each year to one woman and one man from the graduatingg class, recognizing extraordinaryy leadership, dedicated service, superior academic performance, and embodiment off the University’s mission of preparingg students for lives off significance and service.

Carmen Velazquez-Alvarez, a conflict transformation studies major and nonprofit management certificate recipient, fled the violence off her native Veracruz, Mexico, at age 11. She and her familyy were homeless for several months, managingg with little food. She worked in the fields off California’s Central Valleyy with her mother and dreamed off one dayy attendingg North Park, which she had heard about through her church.

Velazquez-Alvarez served as the president off North Park’s Latin American Student Organization and cofounder off the Latinas Unidas Mentorship Program. She also completed an internship with the YMCA’s diversityy and inclusion department and was honored as one off the top students in the state, receivingg the Student Laureate Award and an educational grant from the Lincoln Academyy off Illinois.

“There are kids who came from Central Americaa or Mexico, and theyy don’t get to go to school,” Velazquez-Alvarez said. “So I’m not goingg to school just for me. It’s for God, and for myy family, and for the people I work with and those who surround me.”

Blake Thomas

offer, and participated in multiple music ensembles, all while succeedingg academically.

“Beingg a part off the Chamber Singers and the Universityy Choir has been the most rewardingg experience for me at North Park,” said Thomas. “From singingg Handel’s Messiahh with 400 people to goingg on choir tours around the country, I’ve loved myy time singingg with myy peers.”

Thomas came to North Parkk out off a desire to merge his gifts in ministryy and music and a commitment to servingg the cityy off Chicago.

Followingg his internship, Thomas was hired as a youth pastor at North Parkk Covenant Church and will begin his position this summer.

Blake Thomas majored in both youth ministryy and biblical and theological studies, completed an internship that led to a job

GLOBAL

Swedish Exchange Experience: Challenging and Eye-opening Amandaa Detchman S'17 had a decision to make. Havingg just wrapped up a semester in Sweden through North Parkk Theological Seminary’s exchange program partnership with the Stockholm School off Theology, Detchman was preparingg to return home when she was asked about stayingg in Sweden to fulfill an internship requirement at Immanuel International Church in Stockholm.

Detchman, a master off divinityy student, was torn. “I was alreadyy in Sweden, immersed in the culture and eager to learn more,” she says. “However, signingg the contract meant beingg awayy from home for another year. It was evidentlyy God’s work, though, because I happened to be attendingg Immanuel for the

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four months prior and alreadyy felt at home there.”

Today, Detchman serves in an internship as youth director for Immanuel’s International Congregation. “Immanuel is unique, because it’s made up off three congregations, Swedish, Korean, and International," says Detchman. In her position, she helps oversee a summer camp, a conference for international youth across Europe, and overnight youth events. She also manages partnerships with homeless and elderly ministries.

As has been the case throughout her time in Sweden, Immanuel’s ministryy context gives Detchman a uniquelyy global learning

Amanda Detchman

experience. “The joyy I receive workingg with youth from around the world is challenging, eye-opening, and life-giving,” she says.

ACADEMICS

Triplet RNs Graduate Together Triplets Brittanyy C’15, Rachel C’15, and Sarah Krawiec C’15 each received a bachelor off science in nursingg at the University’s Winter Commencement. The sisters completed the entire program together, followingg in the footsteps off their older sister, Jennifer Krawiec C’14, another nursingg alum.

had the promise off a lifelongg career,” they said in an email. “We were unsure iff nursing was the right fit for all off us until we entered the nursingg program. We each found an areaa that we wholeheartedlyy enjoyed, and we know w throughout the years our passion will continue to grow.”

The four sisters’ studies at North Park overlapped, but theyy didn’t seem to mind all the togetherness. “Our parents strongly encouraged us to pursue a degree where we

Through their clinicals at NorthShore Skokie w the staff, Hospital, the sisters got to know and eventuallyy all landed jobs in different units. Brittanyy works on the medical surgical

Leaders and Literature Students Share Favorite Books Whyy do we read literature? How w does literaryy studyy serve the common good? What is off value in our readingg off literaryy texts? These are amongg the questions that students grappled with in North Park's Senior Seminar in Literature this year as theyy created the exhibit “Readingg for a Lifetime,” on displayy at Brandel Library.

The exhibit, a collaborative project for Dr. Nancyy Arnesen’s senior students, gave literature majors—alongg with Arnesen, Universityy President David L. Parkyn, and Provost Michael O. Emerson—the opportunityy to define themselves usingg the 10 to 12 books that have mattered the most to them. Inspired by Myy Ideall Bookshelf byy Thessalyy Laa Force, the exhibit featured personal “bookshelves” representingg the ways in which identities are formed through literature.

At the exhibition’s opening, each student told the storyy off their bookshelf, explainingg the enjoyable but challengingg taskk off choosingg the books that had most shaped them. “It was great to hear livelyy conversations at the openingg reception as people talked about their own books, as we hoped theyy would,” said Arnesen.

Their bookshelves represented the ways in which identities are formed through literature.

Brittany, Sarah, and Rachel Krawiec

floor, Rachel on stroke/tele, Sarah in the emergencyy department. After passingg one more certification, the younger three plan to pursue nursingg roles at the hospital, like their sister, Jennifer, who works as an RN in the orthopedic unit.

Highlights from My Bookshelf Katie Bast C’16 The Brieff Wondrous Life off Oscarr Wao

by Junot Díaz Jireh Kruse C’16 Handbookk on the Wisdom Books and d Psalms

by Daniel J. Estes Edith Martinez C’16 Naruto, Vol. 1 by Masashi Kishimoto Stephanie Wirkus C’16 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Brittany Worley C’16 Complete Poems, 1904–1962 by E. E. Cummings Professor Nancy Arnesen The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser Provost Michael O. Emerson Democracyy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville President David L. Parkyn A Historyy off North Parkk College by Leland Carlson

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ACROSS CAMPUS CAMPUS LIFE

A New Way to Commemorate MLK

North Park's Urban Outreach Launches Love Mercy Do Justice Conference In an attempt to close the gap between an understanding of social justice learned in the classroom and the application needed on the streets of Chicago, the 10 students who make up North Park’s Urban Outreach Programming Team launched a new conference this year. After months of planning, students invited community members and their peers to Love Mercy Do Justice, held last February 5–6 on campus.

Leslie Moore

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, North Park’s Office of Diversity and Intercultural Programs presented “A Man and a Movement Set to Music: 1960–2016,” a dramatic storytelling presentation that marked Dr. King’s place in African American history, looking back to the genesis of the African people and culminating in a focus on a movement that continues today.

The service explored Dr. King’s roles as leader, prophetic preacher, and intellectual giant through poetry, oratory, dance, and gospel and contemporary music. Members of the North Park community, including faculty, staff, and Seminary students, performed readings from important figures throughout African American history. Friends of the North Park community also performed, including Rev. Cecilia Williams, executive minister of the Evangelical Covenant Church’s Love Mercy Do Justice department.

Musical highlights included performances by Leslie Moore C’12, singing Nina Simone’s version of “Strange Fruit,” and Felicia Patton C’13, singing Thomas Dorsey’s “Precious Lord.” The service closed with a moving rendition of “Glory” from the film Selma, sung and rapped by Sharon Irving C’08 (a contestant on America’s Got Talentt last season), with backing from the University Gospel Choir.

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“For both the academy and the church, it is often easy to separate theology/theory and application/praxis,” the team said. “It is our hope to bridge the divide between the intellect and the heart by creating a space where millennials and the broader church can interact with contemplative activists, who see the primacy of mercy and justice as a tangible expression of their spirituality.”

The programming reflected a desire to discuss issues facing Chicago, then move from conversation to action. The conference’s first day focused on learning, featuring prominent speakers such as Father Michael Pfleger, a priest, activist, and pastor of Saint Sabina

“It is our hope to bridge the divide between the intellect and the heart.”

Church in Chicago; the second day engaged attendees in practicing justice, including a prayer walk through the Albany Park neighborhood led by clergy. In its closing session, the event offered a call to action focused on justice reinvestment.

Our Sankofa Journey: Becoming World-Changers Prior to participating in Sankofa, North Park’s annual spring racial reconciliation journey through the South, one pair of trip partners shared their expectations for the experience.

Tyler Nylen S’17: You went last year, right?

Is there something that would be helpful for me to know this time?

Devin Childress C’18: You’re definitely going to be uncomfortable, but as you continue to be open to different perspectives you’ll become more accustomed to being uncomfortable.

Nylen: That’s an awesome way of putting it, the idea that being uncomfortable becomes what’s normal. This will be my first one so

I’m expecting to learn about other people’s perspectives and what they go through. But I’m also expecting to learn a lot about myself.

Childress: I think it’s a great idea for lots of North Parkers to go on this trip because it creates a bond between people who want to be world-changers.

Nylen: Yeah. You’re an undergrad who wants to be a pastor and I’m in the Seminary wanting to be a pastor. We have that in common. But we both have a unique context in which we can view the trip and the different stories we encounter as we prepare for life after the trip.

North Park’s Chicago Intensive, launched this year, is a semesterlong urban experiential learning program, with all classes and work focused on the city of Chicago.

Students belong to a cohort that takes the same courses, serves with community-based organizations in the city, and explores new concepts and ideas, including tangible opportunities to see firsthand the diverse fabric of the city.

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THEN and NOW Past and future, historic and current—all are important aspects of the rich history of North Park University. In this second special 125th anniversary issue of the North Parker, our timeline crosses the decades to showcase a selection of our events, people, and places. For a closer look at our 125th, visit www.northpark.edu/125. And see pages 24–27 to make your plans to join us for our campuswide anniversary celebration on September 23–24.

Circa 1930

1890 1891–1892, Minneapolis

1892

1893, Chicago

1894

The Covenant Church school opens in

David Nyvall is named the first president of

The cornerstone is laid for Old

Classes begin on the new campus

the basement of the Swedish Tabernacle

the Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant

Main, one day after Nyvall and

on September 18, 1894. The

Church. The school is comprised of a

(SEMC) College and Seminary. Nyvall

other Covenant leaders speak

first use of “North Park College”

theological seminary and a commercial

serves as president for 25 years in two

at the Parliament of the World’s

appears in Missions-Vännen, a

department with three faculty.

separate terms.

Religions. Old Main is dedicated

Covenant newspaper.

June 16, 1894.

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Undergraduates represent 42 states and 34 FRXQWULHV DQG IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH DV RI WKH ÄŚ VFKRRO \HDU WKHUH LV QR UDFLDO RU ethnic majority. Nearlyy 30,000 alumni live and work in Chicago and around the world.

Circa 2015

1900–1910

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1901

1903

1907

1916

1919

North Park starts a brass

It’s the last year for the football team, which

The school is incorporated

North Park’s ďŹ rst

First launched in 1902 and

band. Band members pay

played its ďŹ rst game in 1899. With athletics

as North Park College and

yearbook, The Cupola,

closed in 1904, the junior

two cents per hour to use

deemed “offensive to Christians� at the

Theological Seminary.

is published.

college is reestablished

the instruments.

Covenant annual meeting, football would not

with 12 students and earns

return to North Park until 1934.

accreditation in 1926.

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ACADEMICS

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1920 1926

1927

1929

The cupola atop Old Main is illuminated with electric

Graduation exercises mark the ďŹ rst appearance of

The Greater North Park College Campaign raises

lights for the ďŹ rst time. The Chicago Journal reports

caps and gowns, and a new school song: “The Blue

$402,000 from more than 8,000 contributors,

that “airmen using northwest aerial routes� note

and Gold,� written by Herbert F. Johnson C’27. “All

surpassing its $350,000 goal. President Nyvall calls

the cupola on their airmaps. In 1965, the cupola is

hail to thee, dear N.P.C., the glorious Blue and Gold...�

the campaign “a grand festival symphony of united

damaged by high winds and replaced.

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action...�

FULBRIGHTS FLOURISH North Park is recognized in 2013 and 2016 as a top producer off students winningg Fulbright awards. The latest KRQRU ZDV IRU WKH ÄŚ DFDGHPLF year, when seven North Park students applied, and four were awarded.

Fulbright awards have been earned byy 19 students over the past eight years.

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Circa 2015

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1935

1936

1938

An evening session is launched to help working students

North Park enrollment exceeds

The North Park chapter of Phi Theta

The men’s and women’s glee clubs

complete high school or junior college and provide adult

1,000 for the ďŹ rst time, with

Kappa, the junior college scholastic

combine to form the College Choir,

education to “broaden culture horizons� and “develop

1,203 students enrolled in all

honor society, is established.

which goes on annual concert tours and

vocational interests and opportunities.�

academic programs.

gains national recognition in the 1960s.

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A GROWING CAMPUS

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Circa 1965

1940 1940

1941

1942

1947

Junior college enrollment jumps to

North Park celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Friends of North Park is founded, and

The College Choir begins an annual

653 from 169 (1930), largely due

A History of North Park College by Leland

members pledge to give or raise $100

beneďŹ t concert at Chicago’s Orchestra

to our low tuition rates during the

H. Carlson is published.

annually.

Hall, a tradition that continues until 2001.

Depression years.

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1950

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1950

1955

1958

1959

The school considers

The women’s basketball team resumes

The collections from the college library in Old Main

The new gymnasium opens at the corner of

relocating to a 50-acre

intercollegiate competition. Women’s varsity

and the Seminary library in Nyvall Hall are moved to

Foster & Kedzie for the 1959–1960 school

site in Niles, Ill., but the

teams were disbanded and replaced with

the new Wallgren Library. More than 40 years later,

year. During Initiation week, freshmen are

decision is made to

intramurals in 1929 because intercollegiate

Brandel Library opens in 2001.

required to wear beanies and carry books in

stay in Chicago.

competition was seen as “unladylike.�

wastebaskets.

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STUDENT LIFE

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Circa 1940

1960 1960

1963

1968

North Park graduates its ďŹ rst four-year college class,

North Park athletics joins the College Conference of

North Park is invited to NBC’s College Bowl TV quiz

awarding seniors with bachelor’s degrees.

Illinois (CCI), now known as the College Conference

show. The team defeats Regis College, then loses to

of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW).

Oberlin College, but collects $3,000 in scholarship grants and a $1,000 prize.

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TOP TEAM ,Q WKH ZRPHQÂśV EDVNHWEDOO WHDP ZLQV WKH &&,: FKDPSLRQVKLS D ÂżUVW IRU DQ\ 1RUWK 3DUN VSRUW 7KH WHDP JRHV RQ WR FRPSHWH LQ WKH 1&$$ WRXUQDPHQW

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Circa 2015

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1976

1977

1978

North Park students strike

A student exchange program starts

College and Seminary students organize a

The men’s basketball team wins the ďŹ rst NCAA

in response to the Kent

between North Park and SĂśdra

soccer club team in 1971, which is invited in

Division III national championship, with two

State shooting and the U.S.

Vätterbygdens FolkhÜgskola (SVF). Turning

1975 to join the Greater Chicagoland Soccer

more championship wins in 1979 and 1980.

invasion of Cambodia.

40 in 2016, it’s the longest continuous

Conference. In 1977 the undefeated Vikings

exchange program between Sweden and

win the league championship.

the United States.

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IN CHICAGO & THE WORLD HONORING ,Q Time and Life PDJD]LQH FRYHUV IHDWXUH PDUW\UHG &RYHQDQW PHGLFDO PLVVLRQDU\ 'U 3DXO &DUOVRQ ZKR HDUQHG DQ DVVRFLDWHÂśV GHJUHH IURP 1RUWK 3DUN LQ &DUOVRQ ZDV NLOOHG in 1964 byy rebel insurgents in the 'HPRFUDWLF 5HSXEOLF RI &RQJR &DUOVRQ 7RZHU LV QDPHG LQ KLV honor.

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1980 1980

1986

1988

North Park again afďŹ rms its decision to remain in

The 1986–1987 men’s basketball team wins its ďŹ fth

The School of Adult Learning opens. Today,

Chicago, rejecting a proposed relocation to suburban

NCAA title in 10 seasons. Illinois Governor James

as the School of Professional Studies, it offers

Grayslake, Ill.

Thompson, a 1953 Academy graduate, congratulates

undergraduate, graduate, and certiďŹ cate programs

the team at the State of Illinois Center.

on campus and online.

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“Chicago is our classroom and all Chicagoans are our teachers.� —President David L. Parkyn

Study abroad exchange programs in 54+ countries on 6 continents Global Partnerships offer students a selection of annual trips worldwide for service and learning New in 2016: Chicago Intensive, a semester-long urban experiential learning program

CHOOSING

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1990

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1991

1993

1997

1999

North Park celebrates its 100th

Anderson Chapel opens, the

With the expansion of graduate business,

The Axelson Center is founded and today is

anniversary. The centennial celebration

ďŹ rst new building on campus

education, and nursing programs, the school

recognized as a premier resource for

includes the performance of an original

since 1970. The Gospel Choir

becomes North Park University.

nonproďŹ t professional training and

musical, Old Main: A Love Story.

begins as a student-led group.

development.

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NPU STORIES To capture North Park’s story today and foresee the future impact of North Parkers, we launched the 125 NPU Stories project in 2016 to report on 125 current North Park students, undergraduate and graduate, from all programs and backgrounds. Here are a few stories.

Read more at www.125npustories.com.

Daniel Viramontes C’18 Physics and Engineering Major

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Nico Canete C’19 Politics and Government Major, Navy Veteran

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2000 2000

2002

2008

University Ministries is created with the merger of Campus

The campus landscape is transformed into

Stories with Intent by Seminary minary Professor Klyne

Ministries and Outreach Ministries. Popular programs include

a new pedestrian mall that's recognized

Snodgrass is published, earning recognition as a

Sunday evening’s communal worship, Collegelife, and Global

in 2008 for Excellence in Landscape

seminal work in the ďŹ eld of parables scholarship.

Partnerships, offering students worldwide service and

Architecture by the American Institute of

learning trips.

Architects and the Society for College and University Planning.

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Meghan DeJong C’09, S’17 Master of Divinity

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Malianleh Yuusif G’17 Master of Human Resource Management

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Circa Cirrca 2016 2 2010 016

2010

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2011

2014

2016

Campaign North Park launches. By 2014 North Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most

Thanks to the success of Campaign North Park,

North Park University celebrates its 125th

successful capital campaign concludes, having raised $63

the latest addition to campus opens: the state-of-

anniversary year.

million, exceeding its $57 million goal.

the-art Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and Community Life.

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COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT North Park University presented degrees to a total of 682 graduates during the 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2016 academic year. The total includes 215 degrees presented December 18, 2015, at Winter Commencement, and 467 degrees awarded May 14, 2016, at the 123rd Spring Commencement ceremonies. The baccalaureate service was held May 13 at Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago.

Find more photos of Commencement Day at www.northpark.edu/ CommencementPhotos.

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North Park at 125: Let’s Celebrate!

We’re excited to mark our 125th year with a grand celebration.

Alumni, donors, friends, and all who love North Park University are warmly invited to be part of the anniversaryy weekend events to celebrate our cherished history and to share in the annual Homecoming tradition. Please make your plans today to join us on campus, September 23–24, 2016, to celebrate our 125th anniversary!

At a Glance: 125th Anniversary Celebration - September 23, 2016 10:30 am

Find Your Fika

11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Campus Tours

11:30 am–1:00 pm

Festive Picnic Lunch

Session 1 1:00–2:15 pm

Alumni Panels Entrepreneurship

Health Professions

The Arts

Back to Class Session 2 2:30–3:45 pm

Urban Sociology & Context

Anatomy Lab

Theology, Ethics & Urban Ministry

Back to Class Session 3 4:00–5:15 pm

Urban Sociology & Context

Nursing Simulation Lab

2016 Election

5:30 pm

Celebration Dinner

7:30 pm

The 125th Anniversary Concert & Program For 125th Celebration program updates, please visit www.northpark.edu/125.

At a Glance: Homecoming 2016 Thursday, September 22 Noon–2:00 pm

Alumni Art Exhibit

Saturday, September 24

REGISTER TODAY!

www.northpark.edu/125

8:00 am

River Run 5K

10:00 am–Noon

Homecoming Brunch

10:30 am–1:00 pm

Homecoming Fest

1:00 pm

Viking Football vs Illinois Wesleyan University

4:00 pm

GOLD Event

5:00 pm

Men’s Soccer vs Carroll University

7:30 pm

Women’s Soccer vs Carroll University

Sunday, September 25 12:00 pm

9th Annual Viking Alumni Baseball Classic

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Alumni Choir Rehearsal 2:30–5:15 pm

125th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Friday, September 23, 2016 9:30 am

Celebration Day Check-in Welcome Tent - Entry Gates, Old Main

All day

History & Heritage Exhibit Learn about the people, places, and events that have shaped the life and legacy of our University since 1891. Available all day at the Johnson Center, this special exhibition showcases the rich resources of our F. M. Johnson Archives and Special Collections.

10:30– 11:30 am

11:00 am & 2:30 pm 11:30 am– 1:00 pm

Find Your Fika Reconnect with friends, classmates, and former faculty from North Park Academy, College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Adult Learning, Business and Nonprofit Management, Education, Music, Art, and Theatre, and Nursing and Health Sciences, and North Park Theological Seminary.

Campus Tours See today’s North Park—our beautiful campus grounds, favorite landmarks, new facilities, and the places our students call home. Tours start at Old Main.

Lunch Gather with North Park students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends for a festive picnic on the front lawn at Old Main.

Afternoon Academics REGISTER TODAY!

Go back to class for new ideas and fresh perspectives. Be a student again in our new Johnson Center for Science and Community Life. Take part in three afternoon sessions: Attend one alumni panel and two faculty classes. To perform in the evening Alumni Choir, enjoy one alumni panel and participate in the afternoon choir rehearsal.

Session 1

Alumni Panels

1:00–2:15 pm

Entrepreneurship

TOM BAGLEY

• Tom Bagley C’74, founder and partner, Pfingsten Partners, Chicago • Dave Helwig C’78, and Scott Helwig C’02, (tentative, based on harvest schedule), founder and wine master, Helwig Winery, Plymouth, Calif.

SARA JENKINS-SUTTON

• Sara Jenkins-Sutton C’94 S’99 and Craig Jenkins-Sutton C’93, owners, Topiarius, Chicago • Dr. Kevin Leman, psychologist and best-selling author, Tucson, Ariz.

• Stephanie Rybandt C’13, owner and director, Fannie’s Café, Bakery, and Boutique, Chicago

CHOOSE ONE

CRAIG JENKINS-SUTTON

Health Professions • Dr. Andrew Beckstrom C’01, neonatologist, Pediatrics Medical Group of Seattle, and medical director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Swedish Medical Center, Issaquah Campus • Kathy (Bowman) Holmgren C’69, volunteer nurse, Seattle • Dr. G. Timothy Johnson C’56 S’63, chief medical editor, ABC News, retired, Lincoln, Mass.

DR. JANICE PHILLIPS

• Dr. Darlene (Duncan) Nelson C’01, assistant professor of medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

• Dr. Janice Phillips C’76, director of government and regulatory affairs, Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, Washington, D.C.

The Arts • Dr. Marvin Curtis C’72, dean, Raclin School off the Arts, Indianaa University, South Bend, Ind.

DAVE HELWIG

• Joshua Musil Church C’00, head of development and production, Apatow Productions, Los Angeles • Sharon Irving C’08, singer and songwriter, Grand Rapids, Mich.

• Matthew w Lundgren C’97 S’01, worship music director, Willow w Creekk Communityy Church, South Barrington, Ill. • Shanna Horner O’Hea C’94, owner/chef, Academe/The Kennebunk Inn, Kennebunk, Maine • Michele Thomas C’97, jazz artist and instructor, Soulstream Music Studio, Chicago

DR. G. TIMOTHY JOHNSON

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More Ways to Celebrate North Park at 125!

We hope you’ll join us on campus Septemberr 23–24, 2016.

And throughout 2016 take advantage off manyy otherr ways to celebrate yourr University.

Get all the details at www.northpark.edu/125.

125 Stories of Our Students As North Park celebrates this milestone year, we invite you to meet some of the students who are shaping our future. We’ll tell the stories of 125 North Park students throughout our 125th year. Meet our North Parkers at www.125npustories.com. #125STORIES

F.M. Johnson Archives and Special Collections The Cupola: North Park’s yearbook, The Cupola, is being digitized by the F.M. Johnson Archives and Special Collections to celebrate our 125th anniversary. The first 40 years (1915–1956) are now available online at http://library.northpark.edu/archives.

Then & Now: Take a look at nearly 30 then-and-now photos: Step back in North Park’s history—and see what we look like today!

The North Parker: North Park at 125 Since our founding in 1891, the interplay between the campus and classroom with the influence of American and global events together has framed the University we know and love today. Read President Parkyn’s article and more in the Winter 2016 North Parkerr magazine: www.northpark.edu/northparker.

Plan for Celebration Weekend, September 23–24 Find all the details forr the 125th Celebration program on Friday, September 23, on pages 25 and 27. This schedule includes events during the day, concluding with the Celebration Dinner and the 125th Anniversaryy Concert & Program.

Check out all the activities for Homecoming 2016 at www.northpark.edu/homecoming.

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Cost. The cost to attend the all-day 125th Celebration on September 23 is an allinclusive $25 per person. For Homecoming 2016, check costs for various events online.

Accommodations. Room blocks are available forr North Parkk Universityy alumni and friends during Celebration Weekend, September 23–24, 2016, att the following hotels: Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare, Holidayy Inn Chicago North Shore/Skokie, and Holidayy Inn Mart Plazaa Riverr North. Forr more aboutt locations and costs, go to www.northpark.edu/125.

Register online. Find an easy-to-use online registration form for the 125th Anniversaryy Celebration and Homecoming 2016 at www.northpark.edu/125. Your response is requested by August 26, 2016.

Questions?

Office of Development & Alumni Relations Call (773) 244-5273 Email alumni@northpark.edu

125th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Friday, September 23, 2016 Session 2

Back to Class

2:30–3:45 pm

Urban Sociology & Context

STEPHANIE RYBANDT

JOSHUA MUSIL CHURCH

• Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom, professor of theology and ethics • Michael Emerson, provost

Anatomy Lab CHOOSE ONE

• Jeffrey Nelson, professor of biology KATHRYN EDIN

Theology, Ethics & Urban Ministry

SHARON IRVING

• Klyne Snodgrass, professor emeritus of New Testament • C. John Weborg, professor emeritus of theology DR. ANDREW BECKSTROM

Alumni Choir Rehearsal To participate in today’s evening performance of the Alumni Choir, attendance is required at the afternoon choir rehearsal (2:30–5:15 pm).

Session 3

Back to Class

4:00–5:15 pm

Urban Sociology & Context

DR. KEVIN LEMAN SHANNA HORNER O’HEA

• Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom, professor of theology and ethics • Kathryn Edin C’84, Bloomberg distinguished professor, sociology and public health, Johns Hopkins University

CHOOSE ONE

• Michael Emerson, provost

Nursing Simulation Education

KATHY (BOWMAN) HOLMGREN

• Linda Duncan, Gretchen Carlson professor and dean of the School of Nursing

MATTHEW LUNDGREN

Politics & Government: 2016 Election • Joseph Alulis, professor of politics and government • Jon Peterson, assistant professor of politics and government DR. DARLENE (DUNCAN) NELSON

Alumni Choir Rehearsal MICHELE THOMAS

To participate in today’s evening performance of the Alumni Choir, attendance is required at the afternoon choir rehearsal (2:30–5:15 pm).

5:30 pm 7:30 pm

Celebration Dinner The 125th Anniversary Concert & Program Performance by the Alumni Choir, under the direction of Dr. Julia Davids, Stephen J. Hendrickson associate professor of music and director of choral activities; Gregory Athnos, professor emeritus, School of Music; and Dr. Rollo Dilworth; and by the University Choir, under the direction of Dr. Davids

GREGORY ATHNOS

DR. JULIA DAVIDS

Performance of commissioned piece in honor of the 125th Anniversary by Dr. Marvin Curtis C’72 Presentation of the Nyvall Medallion to: Bruce Bickner A’61 and Stan Helwig C’50

DR. MARVIN CURTIS

DR. ROLLO DILWORTH

For Homecoming 2016 details, please visit www.northpark.edu/homecoming.

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HONORS Pastor and Prophet

North Park Theological Seminary Alumni Award for Distinguished Service

Rev. Jim Sundholm C’67 S’72 Rev. Jim Sundholm, a graduate of North Park University in 1967 and North Park Theological Seminary in 1972, was described as both a pastor and a prophet in January at the Evangelical Covenant Church’s (ECC) Midwinter Conference in Chicago by Rev. Dr. David W. Kersten C’77 S’82 S’97, dean of the Seminary.

Kersten presented Sundholm with the Seminary Alumni Award for Distinguished Service, alongside North Park University President David L. Parkyn and Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Mary K. Surridge.

A Powerful Life Sundholm has served as a pastor to many communities, said Kersten, and also provided a prophetic voice in the commitment to urban and intercultural ministries that have had a profound effect in the shaping of North Park and the ECC. “Throughout his vocational arc, Jim led us more deeply into the commitment of justice,” Kersten said, recalling when Sundholm moved to Minneapolis in the 1970s to pastor

a church focused on urban and intercultural issues, as well as his role as a pioneer in the Sankofa racial reconciliation movement. “Jim is someone who has had a powerful life of public ministry, as well as a deep personal prayer life that has sustained him.”

Although Sundholm may be best known for his service as executive director of Covenant World Relief (CWR) and the Paul Carlson Partnership from 1999 to 2009, Kersten said, “What we most need to lift up is his 20-plusyear pastorate at Community Covenant Church on the North Side of Minneapolis.”

Upon graduation from the Seminary in 1972 Sundholm became associate pastor of Community Covenant Church and served as its senior pastor from 1975 to 1996. “When not many in the ECC were talking about ‘urban,’ or ‘multicultural,’ or ‘the urban poor,’ Jim began that work, which is foundational and even seminal to all that is going on in the ECC today. We need to cite it, remember it, and celebrate it,” Kersten said.

Sundholm led CWR in responding to the devastation created by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Covenanters ultimately

gave nearly $1.3 million, and many joined with Sundholm to travel to Louisiana to reconstruct or build more than 250 homes in Plaquemines Parish.

Seminary Influence “I could talk at great length about the role the Seminary professors played in my life,” Sundholm said while accepting the award. He recalled a conversation with a former professor, Dr. Henry Gustafson, on the Gospel of John. Partway through the conversation, Gustafson reached across the table and asked Sundholm, “When will you give God your mind as much as your heart?”

As Sundholm shared, “That was my second conversion.”

Sundholm has traveled extensively to Africa, developing relationships with the emerging Covenant Church in South Sudan and Ethiopia. Today, he lives in Vashon, Wash. with his wife, Carol.

“On behalf of nearly 30,000 alumni at North Park, we offer our deep admiration to Jim for his work in the Covenant Church and to the relief and renewal efforts across the world,” said Surridge. “We are thankful to you and Carol for your devotion to God and for the model it presents to all of us as we seek to do God’s work.”

The Seminary Award for Distinguished Service, established in 2014 and delivered annually at the ECC’s Midwinter Conference, recognizes Seminary alumni who have made significant contributions in their field while living a life reflective of the core values and mission of North Park Theological Seminary. Learn more about past honorees at www.northpark.edu/ Distinguished-Seminary-Alumni.

Rev. Jim Sundholm C’67 S’72

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Read more at www.northpark.edu/2016fulbrights

Fulbright Awards

2016 Honorees Continue University’s Fulbright Legacy

Recognized as a top producer off Fulbright students for the past two academic years, North Parkk Universityy continued its record off success this spring. The U.S. Fulbright Program awarded overseas teaching opportunities to two Universityy students and one alumnaa for 2016. Combined with previous awards, 19 North Parkk students and three facultyy members in the past eight years have earned Fulbright grants.

Nancyy Arnesen. At this spring’s University Honors Convocation, Bast was recognized as the English department’s outstandingg senior.

Katie Bast C’16

Elizabeth Wallace C’16

Bethany Joseph C’15

A double-major in English literature and secondaryy education, Bast will serve as an English Teachingg Assistant (ETA) for a ninemonth placement in Macedonia. Although the specifics off her grant haven’t yet been announced, Bast expects to be teaching English reading, writing, and vocabulary in a secondaryy school or universityy setting while also engagingg in educational outreach programs.

Wallace graduated with a bachelor off arts in Spanish, a K–12 teachingg license, and an ESL/bilingual teachingg endorsement. In March 2017, she will travel to Peru to serve as an ETA A through next December. She will most likelyy be teachingg at a university.

Joseph, who majored in both Spanish and communication studies, will begin her 10-month ETA A placement in Mexico this August. Like Wallace, Joseph’s experience studyingg abroad helped her determine her plans followingg graduation.

Wallace’s experience studyingg abroad was an important part off her time at North Park. “Studyingg in Cuenca, Ecuador, had such a positive impact on me and helped me develop deep friendships that I mayy not have otherwise,” she says. “It prepared me through the wide range off multicultural experiences and adventures that we had.”

“I participated in the studyy abroad program duringg myy junior year, spendingg a semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina,” says Joseph. “It filled me with enthusiasm for Latin America, for its culture, warmth, and color.”

A native off Holland, Mich., Bast served as a writingg advisor for three years, tookk trips with Global Partnerships and the Sankofa Experience, and played Ultimate Frisbee.

“North Parkk has given me opportunities to step into leadership positions, and I have gained the skills to thinkk criticallyy due to my experiences,” Bast says.

“Katie is a dedicated, intellectuallyy curious, and broadlyy accomplished student who is committed to sharingg her love for language and literature,” says Professor off English Dr.

When Bast completes her program, she plans to return to Chicago to teach English in a middle or high school. “I am excited to see how w I grow w as a teacher through the Fulbright experience and be able to applyy what I learn in the classroom upon myy return,” she says.

Wallace, off Oakk Lawn, Ill., also feels prepared for her Fulbright position because off her experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. “North Parkk has prepared me thoroughlyy through myy classes, but also my clinical experiences in student teaching,” she says.

Dr. Lindaa Parkyn, professor off Spanish and Fulbright program associate, agrees.

“Elizabeth just finished student teachingg with an excellent record off captivatingg classroom assignments and manyy kudos from her students,” she says.

After her time in Peru, Wallace plans to return to the United States and teach Spanish.

“Bethanyy is an inventive student who will excel in the Mexican classroom,” Dr. Parkyn says. “Her Spanish skills and her tutoring experience at North Parkk will help her to teach English with a fluencyy that is hard to match. She will thrive.”

Eventually, Joseph expects to workk in a nonprofit environment, whether in Latin Americaa or in the United States.

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1940s Vivian “Pee Dee” Nordeen C’41 met with North Park’s University Choir during its visit to Covenant Shores retirement community in Portland, Ore. Pee Dee sang with the choir in 1939. Her grandparents donated the land on which Old Main was built in 1893.

The University Choir and Chamber Singers completed a five-city tour of the Pacific Northwest in March. (1) K. Wesley Olson C’49 S’54 turned 86 on February 10, 2016. He and wife Harriet (Settergren) Olson C’49 proudly wore blue and gold as they celebrated. (2)

1950s The North Park Academy Class of 1953 gathered for a reunion at Young’s Chinese Restaurant in Glenview, Ill., on November 4, 2015. North Parkers included (left to right): Marilyn (Longo) Rice, Jean (Stacy) Willing, Sonya (Ottosen) Cowen, Ruth (Anderson) Houdek, Donna Peterson, Caryl Anderson, Marilyn (Marx) Adelman, Leona (Schweikert) Dirr, Adrienne (Nelson) Langtry, and Barbara (Burmeister) Eanos. (3)

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special celebration. Joining the fun were Brad Halverson C’87, Daron Jagodzinske C’94, Kristin (Halverson) Jagodzinske C’96, Inger (Halverson) Payne C’98, Ingrid (Carlson) Halverson C’00, Britta (Johnson) Halverson C’04, Joel Payne S’05, and Erik Halverson. (4)

1980s Kerry Lavelle C’81, a partner at Lavelle Law in Palatine, Ill., spoke at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Midyear Meeting in San Diego in March 2016. Kerry’s presentation focused on his 2015 book The Business Guide to Law: Creating and Operating a Successful Law Firm, published by the ABA. Lavelle was also appointed chair of a new law practice management committee at the Northwest Suburban Bar Association in 2015. The book is available by using the keyword “Lavelle” at shop.americanbar.org. (5)

1990s Topiarius, a landscape design/build/ maintenance firm owned by Craig JenkinsSutton C’93 and Sara Jenkins-Sutton C’94 S’99, was recently featured in the April issue of Better Homes and Gardens. The article featured advice and photos of gardens that Topiarius has designed for small urban spaces.

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2016 conference in Chicago by alumni, faculty, and staff who attended and also helped lead worship. The Midwinter worship team included Matt Lundgren C’97 S’01, Becky (Johnson) Ykema C’05, Anders Nordstrom C’13, Thomas Egler S’15, Tracy Stingley, Jimmy Carter, and Stephen Kelly. (7)

2000s In September 2015, Fredrik Wall C’00 G’02 checked an item off his bucket list when he completed his first-ever triathlon, the Ironman Triathlon in Madison, Wis. A series of long-distance races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation, the Ironman consists of a 2.4-mile swim in open water, a 112-mile bicycle ride, and a 26.2-mile run.

Fredrik enjoyed the experience greatly, but asks, “Now what adventure do I pursue next?”

Fredrik and his wife Melissa (Burger) Wall C’00 S’04 live in Hoffman Estates, Ill., with their two sons, Erik, age 8, and Jonas, age 1.

Melissa serves as lead pastor at DeerGrove Covenant Church, and Fredrik works for the Evangelical Covenant Church as associate director of departmental finances for Start and Strengthen Churches. (8) Tracey Starkovich C’01 and her husband, Tom Moes, welcomed their daughter, Jaelyn Ariel Moes, in September 2015, saying she’s brought them “immeasurable joy.” The three currently reside on the North Side of Chicago,

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where Tom and Tracey both work for nonprofit organizations that seek to improve the health and lives of individuals and families. They are happy to be a resource for anyone interested in the adoption process. (Photo by Melissa (Longnecker) Schau C’00, at www.melissaschau.com.) (9) Mark Safstrom C’02 published the book The Religious Origins of Democratic Pluralism (Wipf & Stock 2016), a study that traces the political career of 19th-century Covenant preacher P.P. Waldenström in the Swedish parliament, as well as the broader social and cultural implications of Lutheran Pietism as a reform movement. The book is available at www.wipfandstock.com. Mark teaches Scandinavian literature and history at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Jason Douglass and Diana Dimas C’03 G’11 welcomed Aloise Maria Douglass on February 15, 2016. Aloise weighed 7 lb. 7 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. The family currently resides in Chicago. (10) Devin Andrews C’03 earned his master of social work at the UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work. He has been working at Thresholds as a community support specialist for nearly nine years. As a North Park student, Devin enjoyed writing for the North Park Press, and continues to write in his spare time.

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In the past few years, he has published two novels, a hymnal, and a children’s book, which are available at www.lulu.com/spotlight/ devinmlandrews. (11) Jonathan Peterson C’03 and Stacy (Dolan) Peterson C’04 welcomed Emilia Lynn Peterson on April 6, 2015. “Emi” was born at 9:51 am and weighed 6 lb. 10 oz. Big brother Jaxon, age 3, was excited to meet his baby sister. The Petersons live in Santa Barbara, Calif., where Stacy is a licensed clinical social worker at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Jon is CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County. They recently founded the Drake William Peterson Foundation in memory of their first son. (12) Jon Larson C’03 married Jason Kurth on October 31, 2015, in Spring Lake, Mich. North Parkers included Matthew Whitesell C’04 and Britta Larson G’09. (13) Rose Lee-Norman C’06 and Ryan LeeNorman C’07 joyfully announce the birth of their daughter, Isla Rosemary Lee-Norman.

Isla was born on January 22, 2016, at 8:37 a.m., weighing 6 lb. 12 oz. and measuring 21.5 inches. She is enthusiastically welcomed by her big sister, Esme. Ryan is the database administrator for Real Resources, and Rose is the associate pastor of family ministry at Sanctuary Covenant Church. The LeeNormans reside in Minneapolis, Minn. (14)

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Tyler Krumland C’06 S’12 and Stephen Pyle were married in Mount Vernon, Wash., on September 12, 2015. North Parkers included Erik Hjelm C’07, Timmy Krumland C’15, Eric Krumland C’08, Alex Carlson C’08, Marie (Robinson) Carlson C’07, Heidi (Bronczyk) Krumland C’08, Claudia Fisher C’06, Katie (Schiller) Hernandez C’06, Kelly (Nelson) Paynter C’06, and Sam Pullen S’12. Tyler and Stephen live and work in Seattle. (15) Chris Hall C’04 and Rachel (Johnson) Hall C’04 joyfully announce the birth of their son, Jordan James Hall, who was born August 11, 2015. The Hall family resides in Raleigh, N.C. (16) Seth Awes C’04 G’10 G’12 was recently named associate executive director at Covenant Village of Northbrook, one of Covenant Retirement Communities’ Illinois locations. In his new role, Seth will assist in the oversight of daily operations of the campus, which employs more than 200 staff and serves about 500 residents. (17) Joel Houwer C’04 and Beth (Holmertz) Houwer C’04 welcomed Owen Riley on October 6, 2016, in Aurora, Colo. (18)

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On May 4, 2016, North Park celebrated the 125th day in our 125th year and marked the occasion with our first-ever online giving day. #npu125day raised $136,906 from 466 donors.

Students, faculty, and staff gathered on campus to form 125 for a special campus photo and cheered on alumni participating in the day from around the world.

Read more about #npu125day on page 3.

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Heidi Johnson C’05 accepted a position as social sciences librarian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) University Libraries, where she is the liaison to the departments of anthropology, political science, and sociology.

Stephen Grosz S’06 is the author of Triad Discipleship: Lives Together by Design, published by Doulos Resources in December 2015. This small group curriculum initially evolved out of a collaborative PhD project at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, Ill.), with a unique focus on the spiritual formation of three- to five-person groups. Find out more at www.doulosresources.org or at the Triad Discipleship Facebook page.

Fabian Quiroga C’06 has been working as an audio engineer for the Black Keys and MGMT, and as a freelance recording engineer. This year, he spent time in India working with A.R. Rahman, an award-winning Indian composer, producer, and singer-songwriter. This spring Fabian worked with Broods, a music duo from New Zealand that has been opening for Ellie Goulding on her U.S. tour, before returning to India. (19) Gwen Olivia Bailey was born to Austin Bailey C’07 S’11 and Ashley (Thain) Bailey C’08 in Austin, Texas, on December 26, 2015. She weighed 8 lb. and measured 20.5 inches. She joins big sister Eleanor Ann. (20)

Jonah Gardeen, eldest son of Jonathan Gardeen C’07 and Lisa (Braaten) Gardeen C’08, is in pre-K at First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton in Illinois. His teacher is Lisa (Brushwyler) Larson C’90. The class recently learned about Santa Lucia Day, and Jonah came home very proud of his Swedish heritage. (21) Erik Carl Johnson was born on August 14, 2015 to proud parents Peter Johnson C’08 and Katie (Anderson) Johnson C’08 and was welcomed by big brother Luke. The Johnsons are enjoying life as a family of four. (22) Sten Carlson C’08 S’13, Erica (Print) Carlson C’08, and their daughter, Lucy, were excited to welcome Olle Roger into the family on July 10, 2015. (23) Allison Crino C’08 G’16 and Eugenio Gallastegui Reyes were wed on April 25, 2015.

North Parkers included Jillian Rosich Kendrick C’08, Bethany (Crino) Staswick C’09, Tracy Churchill, Dr. Liza Ann Acosta, and Dr. Boaz Johnson. Allison currently works at North Park as an undergraduate recruiter in the Office of Admission, and Eugenio is a current student.

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Covenant Hospital. He joins big brother Brady and the rest of his family in Chicago. (25) On March 12, 2016, a group of alumni who had been roommates at North Park reconnected for a reunion in St. Joseph, Mich.

Stacey Ernvall C’09, Karna (Peterson) Lamb C’09, Maren (Tournell) Spaulding C’10, GG Flint C’10, and Stephanie (Bonin) Hansma C’10 enjoyed a wonderful time together. They are grateful to North Park for their friendship over the years. (26)

2010s Britta Peterson C’10 married Jared McCutchen on August 15, 2015, in Ross, Calif. Alumni in the wedding included Emily (Mitchell) McCutchen C’02, Nathan Peterson C’06, Erin (Robertson) Peterson C’06, Brian McCutchen S’07, Hannah (Robertson) Terracino C’10, Kari Sager C’10, and Nina Pedersen C’10. The wedding was officiated by Dennis Anderson C’75 S’91.

North Parkers included Britta’s aunt, Peggy Bley C’78, who serves as a member of North Park’s Board of Trustees, and parents of the bride Vicki (Brundine) Peterson C’79 and Robert Peterson C’80. (27)

Lucas Scott DeJong was born January 19, 2016, to Brad DeJong C’09 and Meghan (Hodgkinson) DeJong C’09, at Swedish

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Lindsey Smit C’10 is one of five coaches of the FIRST Robotics Team from Lane Tech High School in Chicago, which recently competed in the Annual Midwest Regional Competition for the fourth year. As a coach, Lindsey fosters a team culture that aims to inspire students to pursue STEM-related fields through robotics.

She recently completed a master’s degree in STEM leadership.

On September 26, 2015, Hannah (Robertson) Terracino C’10 married Thomas Terracino in Burlington, Vt., where the couple resides.

North Parkers included Britta Peterson C’10, Lindsey Smit C’10, Kari Sager C’10, father of the bride Timothy Stohlberg C’81 S’94, and Peter Norland C’99 S’07, officiant. (28) Christine (Wahlskog) Wallace C’10, husband Max, and big sister Ruby were happy to welcome Parker Gary Wallace on December 19, 2015, just in time for Parker to play baby Jesus in the Christmas pageant. He lives in northern Wisconsin with his family, making him a true “North” Parker! (29) Ben Bruckner C’11 and Emily Alvarado-Vela were married in a small family ceremony on December 28, 2015, which was later celebrated with family and friends on March 12, 2016. The wedding party included parents of the groom Jim Bruckner C’79 S’83 and Kris (Carlson) Bruckner C’79, Luke Bruckner

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C’05, Nick Bruckner C’07 S’12, John Dawson C’09, Peter Butkevich C’11, and Phil Landin C’12. (30) Sarah Van Putten opened Well Grounded Coffee House in Omaha, Neb., on April 23, 2015. Located in downtown Omaha, Well Grounded has become a place of community for regulars and visitors alike. The company serves direct trade coffee from Intelligentsia Coffee and donates 10 percent of its profits to charity:water. Sarah welcomes all North Parkers to stop in when they are in Omaha.

Learn more at www.wellgroundedomaha.com Jaclynn Workman C’12 married Jack Swope on November 21, 2015, at Fruitport Christian Reformed Church in Michigan. The Swopes currently live on the northern California coast.

(31) Willie Akerson C’12 and Alisha (Netten) Akerson C’14 were married on June 28, 2014, in Orange City, Ia. North Parkers included (L-R, front row): Megan Tobias, Kristin Gibbs C’14, Katelyn Anderson C’13, Brenda (Benson) Kampmeier C’14, Jenna Netten, and Linnea (Bonin) Smith. Back row: Deandre Fry C’12, Corey Smith C’11, Willie and Alisha, Chloe Adams C’14, and Charlie Fuentes C’13.

Will currently works at Hartgrove Behavioral Hospital and Alisha is a registered nurse with the NorthShore University HealthSystem. (32)

Ellie Hawkins C’14 and Andrew Fredrickson C’14 celebrated their wedding on January 2, 2016, in Minnesota. North Parkers included Peter Fredrickson C’12, Christian Kerrigan C’13, Kim Hanson C’14, Emily Rueping C’14, Liz Lamere C’14, Jamie Sladkey C’14, Madisyn Horn C’14, David Duvall C’14, Nate Travers C’14, and Nick Ralston C’14. (33) Anna Lund C’14 and Kelsey Van Deursen C’14 both graduated from North Park’s School of Nursing in December 2014 and began their pediatric nursing careers on the same day in March 2015 at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. They are grateful that North Park prepared them professionally and look forward to developing their careers and their friendship in the years ahead. (34) An Tran C’14 is delighted to announce his graduation this spring from Yale University, where he received a master’s degree in guitar performance. Last November, An performed in concert with the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra, which was conducted by North Park professor Tom Zelle. An has recently been accepted to Northwestern University, where he will begin doctoral studies this fall. (35)

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House Concert: Mike Tamte C’93 and Megan (Streedain) Tamte C’95 hosted more than 50 alumni for a concert and enjoyable evening in their home on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota.

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Ariz. A sold-out crowd of North Parkers cheered the Cubs on to victory over the White Sox in a Southwest version of the Crosstown Classic. (38)

performed and was accompanied by Anders Nordstrom C’13. (36, 37) At the Ballpark: North Park hosted the Third Annual AlumniConnection: Arizona event on March 12 at a spring training game in Mesa,

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Walter Ernest Silge A’43 of Libertyville, Ill., passed away on January 18, 2016, at the age of 90. Formerly from Gulf Shores, Ala., and Minneapolis, Minn., he is survived by his brother, four children, and seven grandchildren. Wally served his country during World War II as a U.S. Navy corpsman in the Pacific and served in the Peace Corps for two years in Bulgaria. He was a member of Excelsior Masonic Lodge #113, Minneapolis American Legion Post 435, and Zurah Patrol, and was active in German clubs. Walter loved his grandchildren and enjoyed hunting and staying active. He was loved and admired by many.

Alene (Collini) Anderson C’44 died on January 8, 2016, at the age of 94. Alene was born August 12, 1921, in Buffalo, N.Y. She married Leland Anderson C’42 S’45 on September 14, 1945. The couple served as

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missionaries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Belgian Congo) from 1946 to 1975 and returned as short-term missionaries on two different occasions.

While on the mission field, Alene was a teacher in the local schools and Bible schools, and also served as field treasurer and mission bookkeeper for the Evangelical Covenant Church. After moving back to the United States, the Andersons lived in Kansas, where Leland was the pastor of Covenant churches in Clay Center and Alert. Alene was an active member of the Outreach Committee, which served single-parent families, as well as the Covenant Women Midwest Board.

Additionally, she was a member of the Midwest Christian Education Board, and served as secretaryy and financial secretary.

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the late Emily and Ed Arkin, she was known for her abundant enjoyment of life and her love of animals. She is survived by numerous friends and her adored adoptive family of Emily and Derek Webster and their four children. She asked to be remembered by paying kindness forward. (39) John Robert Theodore Wahlquist C’49 of Eaton Rapids, Mich., passed away November 25, 2014, at the age of 87. He was born in Chicago on March 15, 1927. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman at the San Diego Hospital during World War II. Robert was very creative and enjoyed painting, sculpting, singing in his church choir, and wood carving. He was a swim instructor at the YMCA and loved to scuba dive. He is survived by his wife, two children, four grandchildren, and a large extended family, including his cousin,Carol Sadowski C’47. (40)

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Richard A. Cowen A’52 passed away on April, 19, 2015, at the age of 80. As a student at North Park, he played varsity football for three years and varsity baseball for two years.

A founding member of the Chicago firm Stahl Cowen, he was very active in his law practice and as a member of his community.

Richard was recognized as an Illinois Leading Lawyer in 2014 and served for 15 years as an appointed member of the Illinois State Board of Elections. He also served for 20 years on the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. Richard is survived by his wife, sisters, four children, 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, all of whom were a particular source of pride. Said Richard, “North Park was not only a great school, but the friends I made and life lessons learned there were the positive strengths and solid foundations I carried with me all of my life.”

(41) Jerome Johnson C’52 S’58, retired Covenant pastor and former superintendent of the Canada Conference, died on December 4, 2015, at the age of 84. Jerome was born on June 29, 1931, in Jamestown, N.Y. He graduated from North Park Junior College in 1952 and from North Park Seminary in 1958. Jerome married Verna Hultman S’53 on September 11, 1953. He served churches in Glenview, Ill.; Edina, Minn.; Princeton, Ill.; and Seattle. Jerome also served as minister of Christian education for the East Coast Conference and as superintendent of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada from 1988 until his retirement in 1994.

Jerome served on numerous regional and denominational boards and committees, including the board of Home Mission, board of managers for Covenant Children’s Home in Princeton, and camp committees in the Central and North Pacific Conferences.

Survivors include his wife, children, and a granddaughter. (42)

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Robert John Carlson C’56 S’63 passed away on December 26, 2015, in DeLand, Fla., at the age of 84. He was born in Worcester, Mass., and spent his life serving the Lord, including work as director of development at Union Theological Seminary and as a minister member of Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Va., as well as serving as a pastor and chaplain. Robert was married to Evelyn (Oberg) Carlson for 61 years. He was a loving father of five children and enjoyed being a grandfather. Memorial donations may be made to North Park Theological Seminary ( (www.northpark.edu/makeagift ).

Dennis H. Erickson C’62 passed away on February 26, 2016. Dennis was born February 22, 1940, in Park Ridge, Ill., to Gwendolyn and Roy Erickson A’26. Dennis worked for many years as professor of economics at Erskine College in Due West, S.C. Dennis is survived by his fiancée, two children, four grandchildren, his brothers Grant Erickson A’55 and Keith Erickson A’63, and many nieces and nephews.

Richard “Dick” Granstrom C’62, died October 16, 2015, of acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 75. He was born May 24, 1940, in Evanston, Ill. Dick was the son of the late Martin and Viola Granstrom, immigrants from Sweden. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from North Park in 1962 and married Mary “Trudy” Henson on July 14, 1979. Dick worked for Washington National Insurance Company in Evanston, Ill., for 24 years, and then in various sales capacities until retiring in 2005. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1963 to 1969. Dick is survived by his wife, four children, 18 grandchildren, a sister, and three generations of nieces and nephews. (43)

Gail Barbara (Erickson) Kautzmann C’66 of Cincinnati passed away at age 71 on March 10, 2015, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on June 12, 1943. Gail will be remembered for her kindness, selflessness, and deep ability to care for and listen to others. Her husband, Herbert E. Kautzmann C’65, succumbed to cancer on July 28, 2015, while surrounded by his children. He was born in Mannheim, Germany, on March 17, 1943. Orphaned at the age of eight, he moved to the United States to live with relatives. He worked hard his entire life and attended North Park College on a basketball scholarship and earned his business degree. Herb worked as a purchasing materials manager at Cincinnati Incorporated. Herbert and Gail will be dearly missed by their two children, four grandsons, and a host of other family members and friends.

Amy Lynette (Weaver) Bridgeman C’02 passed away on November 17, 2015, at the age of 35 after a brief battle with cancer. Amy was born August 9, 1980. After earning her bachelor’s degree at North Park, Amy went on to earn a master’s degree in counseling in 2011. She loved the Lord and was deeply passionate about issues of human trafficking and homelessness. Amy is survived by her husband, Bryan; daughter Lydia Rose; her parents (including her mother, Mary Smith, who worked at North Park for a number of years); stepparents; a brother; and many loved ones. Amy’s family would like to express their thanks for the support and prayers they have received. (44)

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