The Classic, Alumni Magazine for Northwestern College

Summer 2008

	cover story Minding Place Northwestern holds first Day of Learning in Community.

	Feature story Plains TalkAn interview with author Kathleen Norris.

	Feature story NaturallyNational parks on roads less traveled can provide a peaceful vacation. English professor and park ranger Ann Lundberg offers tips.

	Feature story Summer CashFor college students, summer jobs offer much-needed money—and sometimes comic relief.

	Feature story Decades of ServicePatti Thayer and Dick Van Holland retire, leaving behind a student-centered legacy.

Web exclusives

Have you read through The Classic from cover to cover and you're still thirsty for more? Check out these web exclusives.

More Plains Talk
Read about Kathleen Norris' favorite books and movies.

Park It
Where's the best vantage point to enjoy the Grand Canyon? Discover that and more by reading Ranger Lundberg's tips on well-known national park destinations.

More Summer Cash
Share your summer job stories.

Decades of Service: Patti Thayer
Share your tribute to Patti Thayer.

Decades of Service: Dick Van Holland
Share your tribute to Dick Van Holland.

Tragedy, Scripture and Comfort
Read about the healing Christina McGrinson experienced after her son's murder.

Alfresco
Try Sara Tolsma's recipes for enjoying your garden's abundance.

Even more


Solstice	Zwemer View	Classic Thoughts	Face Value	Looking Back	Alumni Profiles

Summer 2008

Minding Place Northwestern holds first Day of Learning in Community.

Plains TalkAn interview with author Kathleen Norris.

NaturallyNational parks on roads less traveled can provide a peaceful vacation. English professor and park ranger Ann Lundberg offers tips.

Summer CashFor college students, summer jobs offer much-needed money—and sometimes comic relief.

Decades of ServicePatti Thayer and Dick Van Holland retire, leaving behind a student-centered legacy.