Northwest Nazarene University - Nampa, ID
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N 43° 33.764 W 116° 33.964
11T E 535044 N 4823399
Established in 1913 in Nampa, Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University is one of eight liberal arts universities in the United States sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene, enjoying a close relationship with the city of Nampa as a cultural center.
Waymark Code: WMDZNC
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2012
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An
Idaho historical marker located in a city park on the corner of Garrity and 16th Ave. as one enters the city of Nampa from the east, testifies to the historic importance of this school to the development of this region. It has been a century of growth both for the school and the greater Treasure Valley. Many students have remained in the area, strengthening the education system and contributing in many positive ways. Others have retired here to be close to the university, and in the process more than half a dozen churches have arisen, each attracting more residents.
EMERSON HALL, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
NAMPA, IDAHO
The original campus building, still in active use. It has served as offices, classrooms, chapel, and library over the years.
When first built, the campus was little more than a few buildings out in the Idaho desert. A history of the school's first fifty years was entitled
From Sagebrush to Ivy by John E. Riley. The university now occupies a beautiful campus as the city of Nampa has grown up around it. Early photos of this building show it standing alone in a barren landscape. The campus has expanded to include the former Kurtz Park, owned for many years by the city of Nampa, with new buildings, and athletic facilities.
WILEY ALUMNI HOUSE
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
NAMPA, IDAHO
Now serviving as the alumni house with offices, lounge, library and guest rooms, this building was originally the home of Dr. H. Orton Wiley, first president of the school, teacher, preacher, author and theologian. The building is listed with the U.S. Park Service in the National Registry of Historical Places
The college has maintained close ties with its sponsoring denomination, the International Church of the Nazarene, with a strong emphasis on preparing men and women for Christian service. For most of its history the school was known as Northwest Nazarene College, but achieved university status in 1999. NNU has consistently been ranked as one of the top universities in the northwest, with high academic standards and a reputation of excellence.
Some notable alumni include:
Donna Fletcher Crow , author of more than twenty books.
Dr. Kent R. Hill , Vice President for Character Development at the John Templeton Foundation, former president of Eastern Nazarene College and former president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy in Washington, D.C
Richard James Hieb , former NASA astronaut and a veteran of three space shuttle missions.
LITTLE THEATER
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
NAMPA, IDAHO
Known for many years as the Science Lecture Hall, this small, intimate auditorium was used for many dramatic and musical productions for the school and community. With its thrust stage, raked seating and excellent acoustics, performances are always a pleasure.