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ORANGE CITY—Iowa did not quite meet Halima Shokuri’s expectations when she arrived in Pella from her native Afghanistan in August 2016, but it has since become her home away from ....
Public invited to hear immigration speaker at Northwestern College on June 23 Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Matthew Soerens, the U.S. director of church mobilization for World Relief, will speak about immigration on Wednesday, June 23, at 7 p.m. at Northwestern College. The evening program, titled “Who Is My Neighbor? A Christian Response to Immigration,” is open to the public free of charge. It will take place in the Vogel Community Room of the DeWitt Learning Commons. In addition to Soerens’ work with World Relief, he also serves as the national coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition that advocates for immigration reforms consistent with biblical values. His talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience. ....
Northwestern to offer leadership studies minor Northwestern College will add a minor in leadership studies to its academic programs this fall. The interdisciplinary program is closely aligned with Northwestern’s new Center for Innovation and Leadership. It’s flexible to fit with most majors, including those leading to careers in business, ministry, health care, and sports and entertainment. “It ties in with the mission and vision of what the center is trying to do,” says Dr. Jason Lief, who is serving as a co-director of the minor with Dr. Jiying (Jenny) Song. “The center is a hub designed to help students think across disciplines.” ....