Northwest University's School of Global Studies

09/29/2023

Check out ICD grad Rachel Jones' new vocational venture!

Hi, I’m Rachel Jones. I am a social designer and innovator. I am curious and creative. My superpowers are co-creating social programs and training individuals and groups in social impact roles. I maximize the potential of people and projects by creating space for new ideas and critical insights. C...

08/16/2023

Webinar today: https://youtu.be/QiugypJ23Po

Great conversation today with alumni Hillary Haden and Andrew Ndayambaje about their careers and experience applying what they've taken from the program.... Advocacy isn't a topic we've always particularly stressed in the ICD program, but for many people in community development, there comes a time when advocacy becomes a critical piece of the work. So how does that fit with the ethos of community development? What's the relationship between advocacy and peacemaking? And isn't it great that we now have a class called Advocacy and Policy, which you can take as part of the new MA OR graduate certificate in Community Economic Development? :)

08/14/2023

Listen to the story of ICD graduate Jesse Nathanson's new affordable housing venture!

08/14/2023

So glad to have been part of this MA ICD program at Northwest University in Kirlkland 12 years ago. Many thanks to my teachers and Friends. Big up to Forrest Inslee and Dr William (Bill) Herkelrath.
--Caleb Tindano

08/09/2023

08/09/2023

After 10 years of restoration efforts, scientists have successfully helped a damaged underwater forest regrow to a degree comparable to forests that have never been disturbed

05/23/2023

Copowerment rather than empowerment: choosing the more humble way

04/16/2023

As the community development sector continues to change, I emphasize broadening our scope of where we can live copowerment. I want development professionals to ride this wave of change and thrive rather than be subject to it. I want you to have impact, achieve your personal life goals, and maintain health throughout.

In service to that vision, I often share public and private sector jobs to students that mirror the ethos of what we do. Check out this great job in my community that is an underrated opportunity for grassroots engagement and empowerment.

The Tacoma Venues & Events Department (TVE) is seeking a full-time Community Events Coordinator to manage community events for the City of Tacoma and support TVE community relations. At TVE, we believe inclusivity matters, legendary experiences belong to everyone, and an engaged and collaborative cr...

04/11/2023

How often are we privileged to receive indigenous perspectives on matters of faith praxis? As Richard Twiss put it once to ICD students, "The 'Western' church desperately needs to heed corrective voices from the margins in order to be more whole."

Ep8: Better Together: Short-term missions for mutual transformation w/ Dr. Jay Matenga of New Zealand is OUT NOW!!!
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In this conversation Jay--whose perspective is shaped by his indigenous Maori heritage--makes the case that the future of short-term missions will be built on the courage, humility, and vulnerability that allows people from different cultures to have a challenging, changing impact on one another so that all might become more like Jesus. Listen in anywhere you get your podcasts! Link in bio.
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https://www.reimaginingstm.com/podcast-1/episode/7e3f2fa7/better-together-short-term-missions-for-mutual-transformation-with-jay-matenga

04/11/2023

Wisdom from ICD alum Robert Katende . . . .

Friends, get caught up on last week’s episode with special guest Robert Katende!
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Robert Katende’s life and ministry— founder of SOM Chess Academy in Uganda— were the subject of the film Queen of Katwe. He’s also one of the authors of bringing an inspiring word about the possibilities for short-term missions when done in the context of long-term relationships. Don’t miss this one!!!
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Listen in everywhere you get your podcasts… Link in bio!
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