College isn't just about what you learn. Who you learn from can
be just as important. At Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa,
you'll study with-and work alongside-professors with outstanding
academic credentials, strong teaching skills, and the desire to
bring their Christianity into the classroom.
Northwestern faculty also have studied and worked around the
world, earning advanced degrees at institutions such as Cornell
University, Duke, Northwestern University, Princeton, UCLA and
Vanderbilt. And they are committed to helping you take advantage of
all the opportunities a Northwestern education affords, providing
you individualized attention and, in many cases, becoming lifelong
friends.
How will you learn from at Northwestern?
A sampling:
* Piet Koene, Spanish, is the 2004 Iowa Professor of the Year.
Described by his students as thorough, challenging, patient,
generous, humble and tireless, Koene helped start Northwestern's
Spanish House and monthly Spanish Chapels, has led spring service
and summer study trips to Honduras and Mexico, and serves as a
translator in the community. When he interprets in court cases, his
students come along to think more deeply about issues of prejudice,
race and justice.
* Jeff Barker, theatre, was among 21 people highlighted by the
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities last year as
exceptional alumni of its member institutions. An award-winning
playwright, Barker was selected because of his efforts to impact
culture and the church through his plays, as well as to educate the
next generation of theatre artists.
* Dr. Jackie Smallbones, religion and Christian education,
published "Keeping Company With Jesus: Reflections on Gospel
Stories" (Augsburg Books) in October. Drawing on her years of
teaching and studying Scripture, the book features Smallbones'
personal responses to Gospel stories.
* Dr. Ralph Davis, biology, is a worldwide expert in roundworm
neurobiology. The research he is conducting with students, funded
by the National Institutes of Health, could help combat dangerous
parasites in developing countries.
* Deb Menning, English, was the only college professor selected
to receive a 2004 Literacy Award by the Iowa Council of Teachers of
English. Students say Menning leads dynamic classes that motivate
them to learn-in a caring environment.
