  Northwest Missouri State University ( 노스웨스트 미주리 주립 대학교 ) Evans found shared values , developed news skills at NorthwestTim Evans will soon use the skills he developed at Northwest Missouri State University , the military and his junior college when he serves as a chaplain candidate and is commissioned as a military officer . Evans of Raymore , Missouri , graduates from Northwest this spring with his bachelor ’ s degree in business technology . In the fall , he begins classes at Concordia Seminary in St . Louis . “ For the last seven years , I have been serving in the Missouri Army National Guard as a network systems installer and maintainer , ” Evans said . “ When I graduate with my bachelor ’ s degree , I should be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the chaplain candidate program by the fall . I want to provide spiritual support to fellow soldiers that work to protect our country . ” Just a few years ago , Evans had not heard of Northwest Missouri State University . He wanted to attend college , but didn ’ t know where he wanted to go .   Then , he attended a church outreach ministry event at the Tan - Tar - A resort in the Lake of the Ozarks where he met Bearcats who shared his values of family , focus and faith . “ It made me want to be a part of the Bearcat community , ” he said . “ I earned my associate degree from Metropolitan Community College - Longview and transferred to Northwest . ” When he got to campus , Evans joined multiple organizations , such as the Lutheran Campus Center , Campus Crusade for Christ , Alpha Phi Omega , Kappa Kappa Psi , Phi Mu Alpha , the Bearcat Marching Band , Studio Jazz Ensemble , Symphonic Band and University Chorale . “ When I got here , I found a group of people and organizations that shaped me to who I am today and strengthened my faith , ” Evans said . “ I made friendships with people and built relationships that will remain for the rest of our lives . ” Evans said his favorite memories are attending the 2015 and 2016 NCAA Division II football national championship games in Kansas City , Missouri , and singing in the 2015 Homecoming Variety Show . “ Even though the band didn ’ t get to perform at the 2016 football championship game due to the weather , I stood there in the stands cheering with the rest of the frozen Bearcats , ” he said . Evans says he was not a perfect student and that he had to work hard to be successful . Before he declared business technology as a major , he was a management information systems major . “ If it wasn ’ t for my professors , the director of the Lutheran Campus Center , my hometown and campus pastors , parents , peers and study groups , I wouldn ’ t be where I am today , ” Evans said . “ Professors at Northwest have an open door policy , and I took the opportunity to seek their help and guidance . ” He encourages students to make lasting relationships , seek help when needed , and participate in new activities and organizations that develop ideas and skills to become marketable in future careers . “ When I say ‘ once a Bearcat , always a Bearcat , ’ I truly mean it , ” Evans said . “ I have enjoyed every moment on campus , and am glad I was at Tan - Tar - A and met those Bearcats . It allowed me to be part of and grow at this University . ”   