Job Boom in North Dakota

You may have heard about the oil boom in North Dakota, but did you know that this boom has trickled into entry-level jobs and also college tuition rates?  Check out the link below from CNN:

http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/28/pf/north_dakota_jobs/index.htm

Also, at the National College Fair, I talked to admissions reps from the University of North Dakota, and their Tuition/Room/Board/Books for Oregon residents is only $16,899/year...and...they have automatic scholarships for students based upon GPA and SAT.  Check out their website at www.UND.edu

Mennonite Mission Network

Thank you to Jill Schmidt, from Mennonite Mission Network, who shared in chapel yesterday.  Students interested in doing a summer mission trip, gap year, or long term mission experience can contact Jill for more information at 316-281-4265, JillS@MennoniteMission.net , or check out the website at www.MennoniteMission.net .  Potential locations for summer 2012 include Botswana/South Africa, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Hondouras, France, Alaska, California, Texas, and Florida.

Warner Pacific College

Warner Pacific College, a Christ-centered liberal arts college near downtown Portland, visited WMS today, and they are offering "free" applications for Juniors and Seniors during the month of November.  Students can apply online at www.warnerpacific.edu.  Upcoming campus preview dates are April 12 and January 27/28, but a personalized visit can be scheduled at any time.  For more information, e-mail Brynn Otness at botness@warnerpacific.edu