MEDIA COMMUNICATION STUDENTS WIN 24 NRB AWARDS!

The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) announced the winners of the 2010 student production awards in the Intercollegiate National Religious Broadcasters (iNRB) competition.

Northwestern College students in the Electronic Media Communication major have won 24 iNRB awards, including eight 1st place awards and the $2,500 Bob Dobbs Scholarship. Also, NWC's student radio station, WVOE 97.7 FM, won the NRB Media Award for College Radio Station of the Year for the second year in a row.

"Our students consistently pursue their craft with excellence," said Mark Seignious, associate professor of communication and WVOE advisor. "But for them it's about more than just excellence or doing good productions. They set out to be faithful and bring glory to God. We [the department of communication] are thrilled for the students. We share in their joy and God gets the glory."

Northwestern students won half of all the available 1st place awards and out of the 45 total possible awards, Northwestern students will take home 24.

These awards are presented to undergraduate students for outstanding examples of audio, video and web productions. First place winners in each category win a $150 cash prize, plus free registration to the NRB Convention & Exposition in Nashville, Tenn. In addition to prize money, all 1st place entries receive an award and a certificate along with a $300 travel stipend to attend the NRB National Convention.

The students will receive their awards at the annual NRB National Convention & Exposition in Nashville, Feb. 27-March 2. See the complete list of student award winners.

NWC RESPONDS TO THE DEVASTATION IN HAITI

In response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti, the Northwestern community has banded together in prayer and action.

The NWC Student Government stepped up to organize an initiative that included packing meals at two Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) locations on Jan. 20 and Jan. 26. Students volunteered to fill more than 60 spots at the FMSC sessions. In conjunction with the initiative, Northwestern Student Missions Fellowship designated an entire chapel offering of more than $3,500 to make a financial donation to FMSC to help produce the meals.

Please remain in prayer for the Haitian population as well as Northwestern's efforts to help.
If you are aware of a Northwestern connection to Haiti that needs prayer, please pass along this information to pray4NWC@nwc.edu.

NOMINATE AN ALUMNUS

Each year at Homecoming we present awards to select alumni whom we believe "stand out" in the crowd. These are people who made us proud while attending NWC, and they continue to put NWC on the map through their God-honoring leadership in their homes, communities, and the world. If you would like to nominate a former classmate to receive one of these awards, please visit our website for specific details about each award. You will also find a link to the nomination form there.

SUPERCHARGE Youth Worker's Conference

Youth Leaders, this is your chance! NWC is co-sponsoring the Supercharge Youth Workers Conference, and it's a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds in student ministry...all in the close nurturing environment of beautiful Camp Lebanon. Prepare to have your heart encouraged, your thinking stretched and your strategy sharpened through top-notch presenters including Tiger McCluen, Kenny King, and Matt Swigart; inspiring worship with Guy Magno; and valuable networking opportunities. The conference is May 7-9, 2010. Please send us an e-mail at alumni@nwc.edu if you would like a complete brochure and registration form.