HELP US PUT THE NEXT PILOT TOGETHER!

The theme of the Spring/Summer 2010 Pilot will cover the second two of Northwestern's four pillars: Focused on Community, featuring NWC's strong focus on being a Christ-centered community, and Engaged in the World, which is about reaching out to make a difference for Christ in our world. To fully share what these pillars mean for Northwestern, we need alumni voices and stories!

From the very first Northwestern graduate, alumni like you have been engaging their sphere of influence for Jesus Christ--on the mission field or your own backyard. Whether you are a missionary, a business leader, a stay-at-home mom, a musician, a pastor, a teacher, a writer, a scientist, an artist, or even unemployed right now, you have an influence on your "world."

Maybe you engage the world through your career or maybe you're involved in reaching out beyond your "professional" life. Whatever it is you do or however you do it, we want to hear about it!

We'd love to hear your thoughts (in writing) in response the following:

• How do you personally define "engaged in the world"?
• What does the phrase "engaged in the world" mean for you as you approach and engage your "world"
• What does "engaged in the world" look like in your area?
• How did your Northwestern education prepare you to be "engaged in the world."

If you have a story to share, please write your response to the above in 250 words or less and submit to alumni@nwc.edu. Some submissions may be published in the Pilot and/or on the NWC website on a space-available basis. Submissions may be edited for clarity and brevity.

SAVE $2,000+ ON YOUR CHILD'S TUITION

As an alum, your college-bound son or daughter can automatically receive 10% off tuition at Northwestern through the Legacy Discount. That equals approximately $2,300 in savings! Plus they may also be eligible for additional financial aid options.

There are over 170 children of alumni currently enrolled at NWC. With the very competitive financial aid that Northwestern offers, your son or daughter can begin his or her future in a Christ-centered, academically excellent environment. We hope you'll encourage your high school student to attend a Northwestern College visit event and apply for admission. Check out nwc.edu/admissions for upcoming events.

Learn more about the Legacy Discount and other financial aid options at nwc.edu/finaid or contact the Office of Financial Aid by e-mail, financialaid@nwc.edu or by phone, 651-631-5212 or 866-853-2455.

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE LICENSE PLATES

Minnesota residents: show your support for Northwestern anywhere you drive! You can now special order Minnesota license plates with the new Northwestern College logo.

To have a Northwestern license plate on your vehicle, you pay the annual license fee plus a minimum $25 yearly donation which goes to Northwestern College. There is a one-time $10 plate fee and $8.50 one-time filing fee.

To donate to NWC and apply for a special license plate, visit nwc.edu/alumni for more information. Once you get your license plate, don't forget to honk and wave at other NWC supporters on the road!

DRINK COFFEE AND BENEFIT NWC STUDENTS!

Are you a coffee drinker? Do you buy coffee beans? Would you be willing to participate in "one giving program that actually does add up to beans"?

We have joined with Dunn Bros Coffee in their RoastmasterRewards™ Community Giving Program. This means whenever you use a Northwestern College Community Giving RoastmasterRewards™ card, participating Dunn Bros Coffee shops will make a donation equal to 10% of the net bean and beverage sales to the Northwestern Fund, our annual renewing fund which provides tuition assistance to ALL students.

How To Get Started:

Contact Marleen Smith in the Annual Giving Office by phone (651-631-5695) or e-mail (mcsmith@nwc.edu) and let her know your name, mailing address, number of cards desired, and your relationship to NWC (friend, neighbor, relative, student, parent, alumni, etc.).

Upon receiving your card, you can register it one of two ways:

• Drop off the activation card at your local Dunn Bros Coffee.
• Register your card online. You will get a free cup of coffee or half off another beverage if you choose the online route.

Start helping students today!

Your RoastmasterRewards™ card can be used at any participating Dunn Bros locations across the U.S. (currently in 11 states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Tennessee, Kansas, Missouri and Texas).

Join us today! Enjoy your coffee and raise money for Northwestern students! What a deal!

GRAD SCHOOL...FOCUS...PSEO

Graduate & Continuing Education at Northwestern College
Ever thought about completing that associate's or bachelor's degree? Or maybe even earning a master's degree? We have classes on campus (one night a week) and at a distance designed just for you! Please contact us at gce@nwc.edu or at 651-631-5200 for more information! Application fees are waived for all former NWC students. Mention the Alumni E-Newsletter when you apply and we'll send you a free NWC 1gb flash drive!

Visit us online at nwc.edu/focus or nwc.edu/gradstudies!

PSEO/Early College at Northwestern

Northwestern College offers Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), a Minnesota state-funded program designed to help students get ahead with their college education before graduating from high school. PSEO is a great way to begin your NWC education early and is free for Minnesota juniors and seniors. Early College offers discounted courses to eligible juniors and seniors year round in the U.S. Please see nwc.edu/earlycollege for more information!

TRANSCRIPT SERVICES

Northwestern College offers official transcripts in a secure pdf format to be e-mailed directly to you, another institution, or business! All you need to do is go to the NWC website and fill out a Transcript Request Form. When filling out the form (signature required by law), be sure to select the electronic option--it is the quickest and most environmentally friendly way to send an official transcript!

YOU OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES!

Northwestern alumni are doing great things around the world and we'd love to see you in action! If you have a fun photo of yourself and/or other alumni, we invite you to submit it to our office for publication consideration in an upcoming Pilot or in other alumni promotions on the Web or in print. Depending on space availability, we will also consider publishing photos of individuals for inclusion in the "Through the Years" section of the Pilot, including "In Memoriam" and life updates.

Please send photos to alumni@nwc.edu. Submissions should be original digital images (not downloaded from a website, Facebook, etc.) and include a note identifying who is in the photo (L to R, front row/back row, etc.), the graduation year (if known) and any additional details about the context of the photo (location, event information, reason for gathering, etc.).

By sending the photo you are indicating permission for use in various NWC publications, so please be sure everyone in the photo is OK with that. Use in publications will be determined by the Office of Marketing & Communications and will be determined on the basis of space availability, photo quality and other factors.

NWC SPORTS & EVENTS ONLINE

You can watch Northwestern College events online!Events are streamed live and are also archived for a year to view at your leisure. This is a great way for parents and alumni to stay connected with campus activities no matter where they are on the globe. To enjoy this FREE service, visit www.webcast51.com and select Northwestern College.

Contact Josh Peterson '08 (josh.peterson@webcast50.com) if you are interested in taking advantage of this great opportunity to promote your business.