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Many highlights as CSC launches centennial year

Special recognition for service to veterans and military, success in fundraising, and the beginning of a 14-month long centennial celebration were among ���ϴ��¼� State College’s list of highlights for 2010.

Theatre program reaches nearly 2,000 children in tour

A program by the ���ϴ��¼� State College theatre program and the ���ϴ��¼� Public Library provided a live theatre experience for about 1,900 children during a tour late this fall.

Students produce historical radio series

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Radio Club and students from the CSC introduction to radio course have made a series of programs to highlight seven decades of the college’s history, 1940-2010.

Speaker inspires graduates with CSC experiences

Lee Baumann, ���ϴ��¼� State College’s commencement speaker, was on familiar ground when he stepped up to the podium Friday evening.

Former Eagles announce gifts to campaign

The fundraising campaign for the Events Center at ���ϴ��¼� State College has received a boost from two former Eagles who announced gifts toward the effort Friday.

CSC confers degrees to 195

���ϴ��¼� State College conferred degrees to 195 graduates during commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 17, in the Armstrong Physical Education Building.

CSC wins award from Nebraska Statewide Arboretum

The ���ϴ��¼� State College arboretum is the recipient of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum’s 2010 Affiliate Site Award. The award is presented to recognize public gardens that “demonstrate excellence in collection development, maintenance practice and community engagement.”

195 set to graduate this week

���ϴ��¼� State College will confer degrees to 195 graduates during commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 17, in the Armstrong Physical Education Building. The event begins at 5 p.m.

Insurance executive speaking at graduation

Lee Baumann, an alumnus of ���ϴ��¼� State College who has become a lead executive for one of the nation’s largest companies, will deliver the keynote address at his alma mater’s winter commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m. in the Armstrong Physical Education Building.

Kimball, Scottsbluff among leaders at District FFA Contests

Entries from Kimball and Scottsbluff won several of the top honors Wednesday during the District 12 Future Farmers of America competition hosted by ���ϴ��¼� State College.

Holiday concert set for Saturday

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Music Department will present a wide array of holiday favorites Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Student Center ballroom at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature more than 100 students, with performances by the Wind Symphony, Concert Choir, Men’s Ensemble and the Arioso women’s choir.

CSC completes Higher Learning Commission Academy with high marks

���ϴ��¼� State College is among the first of eight institutions to successfully achieve completion of the Higher Learning Commission’s Academy for the Assessment of Student Learning.

Many volunteer for PR Club outreach project

An effort by the ���ϴ��¼� State College Public Relations Club to sponsor a lunch at a ���ϴ��¼� soup kitchen Saturday, Dec. 4, drew a lot of volunteer support.

Justice studies students to present research

Honors students from the ���ϴ��¼� State College Justice Studies Department will present research during the fifth annual Academic Showcase on Monday, Dec. 6. The event will be 6-7:30 p.m. at the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center.

���ϴ��¼� State fall campaign tops $200k

The ���ϴ��¼� State Foundation raised $200,247 during the volunteer portion of its annual fundraising campaign, an increase of more than $10,000 from the previous year.

Public Relations Club spearheads project to serve food pantry

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Public Relations Club is collaborating with a local food pantry to sponsor “Students Serving Hope,” a community outreach lunch Saturday, Dec. 4.

Jazz ensembles joining for concert

A pair of ���ϴ��¼� State College music ensembles will jazz things up in Memorial Hall when they join for a concert Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m.

Watch CSC website for weather notices

With the arrival of winter weather, ���ϴ��¼� State College is reminding its students and employees about notification procedures for class cancellations.

Stop the Hate' campaign beginning in December

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Diversity Committee is launching a campaign to fight hate and promote tolerance.

Senior art show features work of five students

The artwork of graduating ���ϴ��¼� State College students Trey White, Lacey Roberts, Erika Schneider, Wendy Wilson and Michaela Schurman will be on display for the fall 2010 senior show, “The World Premiere.”

Post Playhouse unveils online ticket sales

The Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson State Park is offering online ticket sales for its summer 2011 schedule, which has been expanded to meet demand.

Construction begins on Centennial Plaza, campus entrance

���ϴ��¼� State College’s scenic Dean’s Green, the area north of Old Admin, will soon have a pair of new features.

International Education Week events resume Tuesday

���ϴ��¼� State College will continue its recognition of International Education Week with a pair of events Tuesday.

Community groups combining for concert

For the first time since 2005, ���ϴ��¼� State College’s two community music groups will combine for a concert this weekend. Both the ���ϴ��¼� Community Chorus and the ���ϴ��¼� Community Symphonic Band will play the ���ϴ��¼� Arts Center on Sunday at 3 p.m.

CSC pays tribute to veterans

���ϴ��¼� State College paid tribute Thursday morning to the nation’s servicemen and servicewomen with a Veterans Day ceremony at the Dean’s Green.

College fills five staff vacancies

���ϴ��¼� State College has hired five new members to its staff and one graduate assistant since the beginning of the fall semester. Following is information about each:

���ϴ��¼� State ranked high for service to vets

���ϴ��¼� State College has again been recognized for outstanding service to military veterans.

Art Day 2010

The CSC Art Department will hold Art Day, a multi-session, hands-on art workshop for area high school students.

Veterans Day ceremony scheduled at Dean's Green

���ϴ��¼� State College will honor its students who have military experience and other veterans during a Veterans Day ceremony Thursday, Nov. 11.

Names still sought for CSC license plate

���ϴ��¼� State College has received a lot of interest in its project to create a branded Nebraska license plate, but still has a ways to go to reach the 500 names required by the state, according to one of the project’s organizers.

Art Guild collecting pillowcases for Africa, Haiti

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Art Guild is participating in a unique program to provide clothing to impoverished girls in Africa and Haiti.

Health professions students get hands-on experience in Argentina

Two ���ϴ��¼� State College health professions students received a wealth of hands-on experience during a trip to South America this summer.

Events set for International Education Week

���ϴ��¼� State College will celebrate International Education Week with a series of events open to the public.

Early Childhood Conference set for February

���ϴ��¼� State College’s 22nd annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference has been set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18-19, at the CSC Student Center.

Students to tell about Argentina experience

The Science Abroad speakers’ series at ���ϴ��¼� State College will continue Thursday, Nov. 4, with a presentation by two students who did health care work in Argentina this summer.

Events set for high school artists, musicians

High school students will converge on ���ϴ��¼� State College’s Memorial Hall for two workshop events in the coming week.

Choral groups to present concert

���ϴ��¼� State College choral groups, under the direction of Dr. Joel Schreuder and Dr. Una Taylor, will present a concert Sunday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. at the ���ϴ��¼� Arts Center.

'An Evening with Groucho' planned for Memorial Hall

An audience at ���ϴ��¼� State College will take a step back in time on Tuesday, Nov. 9, with the antics of Groucho Marx, the comedian and film star who gained fame in the early 20th century for his wit and rapid-fire delivery. “An Evening with Groucho,” billed as being perfect for all ages, will be at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall.

Theatre program touring panhandle schools

Through a partnership with the ���ϴ��¼� Public Library, the ���ϴ��¼� State College theatre program will tour their own adaptation of the book “Ounce, Dice, Trice” by Alastair Reid.

Professor studies struggling North American bighorn populations

Despite much advancement in wildlife conservation during this generation, a ���ϴ��¼� State College professor tells about a North America species that continues to face great adversity – the bighorn sheep.

Photographer tells of love for the plains

Nature photographer Michael Forsberg of Lincoln added words to his images to express love for what he termed “the big back yard of the Great Plains” during a presentation at ���ϴ��¼� State College on Thursday.

Kline Center demolition delayed

���ϴ��¼� State College was expecting the demolition of the Kline Campus Center to be completed by now, but the discovery of asbestos has delayed the project.

���ϴ��¼� Prep students 'had it made'

Students who attended ���ϴ��¼� Prep thought they “had it made,” those participating in panel discussions last week said during a program that was a part of ���ϴ��¼� State College’s homecoming celebration.

Cancer conference exceeds expectations

Organizers of a conference at ���ϴ��¼� State College were seeking to collect 100 inches of hair for cancer patients, but greatly exceeded their goal by collecting 100 bags of it.

Survivors continue to survive

Jeanie Henkens thought this year’s Survivors’ luncheon might be the group’s final one. But her notion was overwhelmingly set aside and the group will continue its annual get-togethers that take place the Thursday before homecoming at ���ϴ��¼� State College.

Powwow theme focuses on youth

“Strengthening Community Through Our Youth” is the theme of the ���ϴ��¼� State College Powwow, which is set for Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Student Center.

Band conductor doing double duty in Friday's concert

Dr. Adam Lambert, ���ϴ��¼� State College associate professor of music, will make his conductorial debut for the ���ϴ��¼� Community Symphonic Band during a combined concert at the ballroom of the Student Center on Friday, Oct. 29.

Thirteen parade entries place

Thirteen entries of ���ϴ��¼� State College's homecoming parade Saturday morning were recognized as placewinners.

Eagle 5k attracts many runners

���ϴ��¼� State College’s 5k Eagle Run/Walk attracted scores of contestants Saturday morning.

���ϴ��¼� State Foundation celebrates fundraising success

The ���ϴ��¼� State Foundation had a lot to celebrate this homecoming weekend as the college kicked off a 14-month effort to recognize its centennial.

$1 million gift is music to ���ϴ��¼� State's ears

The ���ϴ��¼� State Foundation on Friday recognized a monumental gift from a retired faculty member and his wife, Dr. Jackson and Peggy Hammitt of Rapid City, S.D., who have established a future gift of approximately $1 million for the benefit of the college’s music program.

Homecoming royalty crowned

Two students from opposite ends of the continent were crowned homecoming royalty at ���ϴ��¼� State College on Saturday. Jazzlyn Seumalo of Bremerton, Wash., is the queen and Alex Rodriguez of Carolina, Puerto Rico, is the king.

Homecoming royalty finalists, bed sheet winners revealed

The top eight vote-getters for ���ϴ��¼� State College’s homecoming royalty competition were revealed during the spirit rally in the Student Center on Thursday, but people will have to wait until Saturday to know their order of finish.

Parade marshals neared 'a century of service'

Two retired ���ϴ��¼� couples who nearly accumulated “a century of service” to ���ϴ��¼� State College have been chosen to serve as the institution’s homecoming parade marshals Saturday. They are Dr. Dorset and Meredith Graves, and Dr. James and June Sheaffer.

Nature photographer Forsberg to speak in Memorial Hall

The first Mari Sandoz Heritage Society’s Pilster Great Plains Lecture Series will feature nature photographer and Nebraska native Michael Forsberg with writer and novelist Dan O’Brien on Thursday, Oct.28, at 7 p.m. in ���ϴ��¼� State College's Memorial Hall. The Pilster Great Plains Lecture Series is free to the public.

Lots of homecoming activity awaits campus

���ϴ��¼� State College will be a busy place when its students return to classes from fall break Wednesday, Oct. 20, and pack a week’s worth of homecoming activity into four days.

Haircuts, information offered at cancer event

A wealth of information about one of the world’s most obstinate and prominent maladies awaits those who attend an event at ���ϴ��¼� State College from 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Alumni art show to feature many artists

The artwork of more than 30 former ���ϴ��¼� State College students will go on display in the two galleries of Memorial Hall this week for the Alumni Art Show.

Vote under way for homecoming royalty

���ϴ��¼� State College students are voting on the 59 candidates are vying for king and queen in the homecoming royalty competition this week.

���ϴ��¼� Prep memories to be relived

���ϴ��¼� State College’s Education Department will help launch the institution’s year-long centennial celebration with a panel discussion by past students of ���ϴ��¼� Prep.

Alumni honors to be presented Saturday

���ϴ��¼� State College will give special recognition to six of its alumni Saturday when it presents special awards during homecoming festivities.

Fundraising continues for European choir tour

Arioso, ���ϴ��¼� State College’s women’s choir, continues to raise money for a European performance tour in 2011.

Event set for potential students

���ϴ��¼� State College on Monday, Oct. 11, is hosting the Eagle Open House, an event to introduce potential students to the campus.

���ϴ��¼� mayor honors centennial with proclamation

���ϴ��¼� Mayor Donny Grantham on Saturday signed a proclamation Saturday in recognition of ���ϴ��¼� State College’s year-long centennial celebration, which officially begins during the college’s homecoming Oct. 23.

Annual fundraiser beginning at CSC

The ���ϴ��¼� State Foundation’s annual fall fundraising campaign will get under way Wednesday, Oct. 13, with a luncheon for its 124 volunteers. The campaign, which runs through Oct. 29, will help raise funds for scholarships and other campus causes.

Art History Students Take Denver Field Trip

Seven CSC art students enrolled in Art 339/Art History Survey II took an overnight field trip to Denver, Colorado on Thursday, September 23, 2010, coming back on Friday, September 24.

Governor declares October NSCS Month; High school seniors benefit

LINCOLN – Governor Dave Heineman declared October as Nebraska State College System (NSCS) Month today. This is the sixth year he has recognized the NSCS and its member institutions, and encouraged students and their families to visit ���ϴ��¼�, Peru and Wayne State Colleges.

Theatre Day is Thursday

Students from 17 high schools are scheduled to visit ���ϴ��¼� State College on Thursday for its annual Theatre Day.

Malta is next topic in science series

Dr. Joyce Hardy, ���ϴ��¼� State College science professor, will tell about the European country of Malta during the next installment of the Science Abroad speakers’ series.

Events set for piano teachers, students this week

The ���ϴ��¼� State College music department Friday and Saturday is sponsoring educational events for piano teachers and young piano students.

Students to present international cuisine

A wide variety of international flavors will be offered for sampling during “Taste the World in a Few Hours,” a program at ���ϴ��¼� State College.

Student to present history research

���ϴ��¼� State College senior Robert Foresman of Papillion will be one of a limited number of undergraduate students to speak at this year’s Northern Great Plains History Conference. The conference will be hosted by the University of North Dakota on Oct. 13-16.

Project beginning to connect area piano teachers

As part of a new initiative to provide greater support for rural music education, the ���ϴ��¼� State College music department is seeking information from private piano teachers throughout the Nebraska panhandle.

Professor tells about Haiti relief mission

Dr. Twila Fickel, ���ϴ��¼� State College assistant professor of science, recently told about her relief mission to Haiti during a presentation in the Math and Science Building.

Mayor recognizing CSC's centennial year

���ϴ��¼� State College’s centennial year will get the City of ���ϴ��¼�’s blessings during a proclamation signing this weekend.

Tony-Award-Winning play kicking off theatre season

The ���ϴ��¼� State College theatre program will open its season Oct. 7 with “The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” a Tony Award-winning romantic comedy by Alfred Uhry.

Information session set for New Mexico journey

People wanting to learn more about a “study away” excursion to historical New Mexico are being encouraged to attend an informational session Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. in the Bordeaux room of the Student Center.

Homecoming to feature Chris Cagle concert

���ϴ��¼� State College has added country music artist Chris Cagle to its list of homecoming entertainment.

Centennial celebration getting under way at homecoming

���ϴ��¼� State College is encouraging supporters to help kick off its year-long centennial celebration by getting involved in this year’s homecoming festivities.

Rodeo coach next up in Graves Series

���ϴ��¼� State College rodeo coach Dustin Luper's presentation, “The Three Ps: Purpose, Passion and People,” is next up for the Graves Lecture Series.

Geoscience student completes NASA program

���ϴ��¼� State College junior Joseph Reedy of Newell, S.D., completed the summer session of the Undergraduate Student Research Program at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.

Arboretum volunteers marking first year with Saturday's project

���ϴ��¼� State College Campus Arboretum volunteers will celebrate their one-year anniversary when meeting Saturday, Oct. 2, to kick off a project at the CSC Child Development Center playground.

Adrian Smith, Rebekah Davis coming to campus

Two candidates for Nebraska’s Third District of the U.S. House of Representatives will visit ���ϴ��¼� State College in the coming month.

Haiti relief mission is next topic in science series

Dr. Twila Fickel, ���ϴ��¼� State College assistant professor of science, will tell about her medical relief mission to Haiti following last year’s devastating earthquake during the next installment of CSC's Science Abroad speakers series.

Student to tell about Kyrgyzstan

Aizhan Tilenbaeva, a ���ϴ��¼� State College student from Kyrgyzstan, will tell about her native country during a presentation at the Student Center tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 21) at 7 p.m.

Three Family Tree Awards presented

Three families with long-standing ties to ���ϴ��¼� State College were recognized as recipients of the institution’s Family Tree Award on Saturday. Families with three or more generations that have attended the institution are eligible for the award.

Chancellor outlines progress of past decade

Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter borrowed a well-known line from literature when delivering his annual State of the System address at ���ϴ��¼� State College last week.

Quiz booth set for Constitution Day

���ϴ��¼� State College will celebrate Constitution Day on Friday with an event to test students’ knowledge of the nation’s set of political principles.

Family Day features many activities

���ϴ��¼� State College will welcome relatives and friends of its students as they converge for the institution’s annual Family Day celebration this week.

Students present science research projects

Three ���ϴ��¼� State College students presented results of summer research projects at the annual IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence meeting in Grand Island on Aug. 9-11.

Professor tells about African adventure

Dr. Ann Buchmann, ���ϴ��¼� State College associate professor of science, opened a new speakers’ series Thursday by telling about her experiences in the land of the Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Board of Trustees meeting in ���ϴ��¼�

The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees will meet on the campus of ���ϴ��¼� State College this week.

Ukrainian-born piano virtuoso opening Galaxy Series

���ϴ��¼� State College’s Galaxy Series of fine arts and cultural events will get under way this month with the music of Valentina Lisitsa, a Ukrainian-born concert pianist with a long list of achievements.

Series to highlight experiences of science faculty, students

Faculty and students of the ���ϴ��¼� State College Physical and Life Sciences Department will tell about their science and medical service in other countries during “Science Abroad,” a new series of presentations open to the public free of charge.

Lecture series again features local expertise

���ϴ��¼� State College’s Dorset Graves Lecture Series will begin this month, again featuring local expertise on a wide array of topics.

Messaging is topic of exhibit at Memorial Hall

Visitors to the Main Gallery of ���ϴ��¼� State College’s Memorial Hall are getting mixed messages.

Students tell about Ramadan during presentation

Two ���ϴ��¼� State College students told an audience at the CSC Student Center about an essential part of their Islamic heritage during a presentation Monday.

Senior returns from year in Italy

���ϴ��¼� State College student is back on campus this fall after having what she calls “a very special experience” during the 2009-10 school year.

Former band director featured in journal

Students to speak about Ramadan tonight

Campus welcomes new faculty, staff

���ϴ��¼� State College has hired 18 new members to its faculty and staff since the end of the spring semester. Most of the new hires replace employees who have either resigned or retired. Following is information about each of the new employees, including office assistant reassignments and graduate assistants.

Theatre program sets production schedule

The ���ϴ��¼� State College theatre program has announced its production schedule for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Project Strive celebrating renewed funding, new location

TrebleMakers music program seeking children

���ϴ��¼� State College is again seeking children in second grade through sixth grade to participate in the TrebleMakers music program.

More students enrolled as classes begin

���ϴ��¼� State College began the new semester on an optimistic note Monday, again reporting more students enrolled than the previous year.

Community band, chorus striking up for fall

One of ���ϴ��¼� State College's two community music groups will have a new face at the helm as they form for the fall semester, but he will be familiar to many.

President Park reports progress toward campaign goal

���ϴ��¼� State College President Dr. Janie Park had good news to report about the institution's comprehensive fund-raising campaign during the fall semester's first meeting for all faculty and staff Friday. She said pledges for the Vision 2011 fund-raising campaign have surpassed $10 million of the $11 million goal.

Department faculty leaders announced

���ϴ��¼� State College has named 12 faculty members to lead their respective departments for the 2010-2011 academic year.���ϴ��¼� State College has named 12 faculty members to lead their respective departments for the 2010-2011 academic year.

CSC ranked by U.S. News and World Report

U.S. News and World Report has again placed ���ϴ��¼� State College on its list of best colleges in the 12-state Midwest region.

CSC readies for orientation, start of school year

���ϴ��¼� State College's new students will arrive for orientation festivities this week, marking the beginning of another school year. The orientation Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 19-22, is designed to help new students prepare for the beginning of classes Monday, Aug. 23.

���ϴ��¼� State College earns 'Military Friendly' status

Kline Center demolition set

���ϴ��¼� State College has firmed up its plans to demolish the Kline Campus Center by choosing a contractor and setting a date for the project to begin.

Five students coming from Near East, South Asia

A grant from the U.S. Department of State will help ���ϴ��¼� State College further diversify its student body this fall.

Facility upgrades aplenty at CSC

While much of the talk about physical changes to ���ϴ��¼� State College’s campus this fall is sure to center on the demolition of the Kline Campus Center, many other noteworthy projects are being initiated or have been completed this summer.

Arboretum workday is Aug. 7

Volunteers of the ���ϴ��¼� State College Arboretum will learn horticultural skills during a storm-response fall planting and iris care workday Saturday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Storm response and iris care work day is Aug. 7

Author David Owen signing books at Sandoz Center

Author David Owen will be at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center for a signing and reading of his new book,“Like No Other Place: The Sandhills of Nebraska,” Thursday, July 29, in the Chicoine Atrium of ���ϴ��¼� State College's Sandoz Center at 7 p.m.

Storm damage at CSC comparatively slight

���ϴ��¼� State College received considerable damage from Thursday’s hail storm, but officials say it’s not as bad as they feared – especially considering the extent of other damage throughout the community.

New trails boost fitness, recreation opportunities

It’s been said that ���ϴ��¼� State College blazes trails. In recent years, the statement has been both literal and figurative as CSC has pleased recreation and fitness enthusiasts a comprehensive trail project south of campus.

Education professionals present field research

Five education professionals nearing completion of ���ϴ��¼� State College’s specialist in education degree presented findings from their field studies Monday, July 12.

Nebraska State College System eases transfer for Dana College students

LINCOLN – Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter said Dana College students will be given special consideration for the fall semester should they transfer to ���ϴ��¼�, Peru or Wayne State Colleges. College officials will also assist the students with housing needs, financial aid and registration.

Events scheduled week of ���ϴ��¼�'s 125th

���ϴ��¼� State College has scheduled events for ���ϴ��¼�’s week-long 125th anniversary celebration.

Animal science laboratory to be named for Ravenscrofts

The primary animal science laboratory at ���ϴ��¼� State College’s Rangeland Agriculture Center and Pavilion will be named after the Ravenscrofts, a Cherry County family making a generous contribution to the planned facility.

Upward Bound program provides opportunities

A program at ���ϴ��¼� State College this summer is giving high school students important lessons to succeed in school and life.

Dr. George Watson dies after battle with cancer

Dr. George Watson, ���ϴ��¼� State College professor of justice studies, died Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A memorial service is set for Friday, July 2, at 10 a.m. in the ballroom of the CSC Student Center.

Scholarship fund will honor Hay Springs students' good deed

When a group of high school students decided to donate their prom funds to earthquake relief efforts of Haiti earlier this year, they did not expect to get anything in return. That, however, is the intention of a new scholarship fund at ���ϴ��¼� State College.

'Tunes at Twilight' to light up nights at Sandoz Center

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at ���ϴ��¼� State College will provide three nights of free entertainment this summer with “Tunes at Twilight,” a new outdoor music series open to the public.

'Wizard of Oz' opening at Post Playhouse

The Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson State Park is offering “traditional family entertainment at its best” with its second show of the season which opens this week.

Environmental Trust awards grant to rangeland, agriculture facility

���ϴ��¼� State College has received a $74,500 grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust to make its future Rangeland Agriculture Center & Pavilion environmentally friendly.

Morning of planting, weeding set for arboretum volunteers

Flowers will greet ���ϴ��¼� State College students this fall, thanks to the CSC Arboretum volunteers who will sow seeds and pull weeds on campus Saturday, June 12. Volunteers are invited to meet at 9 a.m. at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center and work until noon.

First registration session is this week

hadron State College is expecting more than 120 of this fall's new students to be on campus for the first of three optional registration sessions Wednesday, June 2.

Professor Ron Weedon dies Tuesday

Dr. Ron Weedon, ���ϴ��¼� State College professor of physical and life sciences, died at his home on the 700 block of Mears Street on Tuesday. ���ϴ��¼� police, who responded to the report of an unattended death at 8:07 p.m., determined that Weedon died of natural causes.

Post Playhouse opening with 'Pump Boys' and Bald Mountain Rounders

The Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson State Park will begin its 43rd season Memorial Day Weekend with a special musical performance and the opening of the first of its four shows.

564 qualify for academic honors lists

A total of 564 students qualified for ���ϴ��¼� State College's academic honors lists for the spring 2010 semester.

Services for CSC telecommunications technician Saturday

���ϴ��¼� State College employees are mourning the death of one of their coworkers this week.

Student works to deliver 'Smiles Across Borders'

���ϴ��¼� State College senior Jacob Zitterkopf of Scottsbluff has founded a nonprofit organization to supply donations for his internship in Argentina this summer.

History professor gives 'Bs' during master's degree ceremony

Dr. Joel Hyer, ���ϴ��¼� State College associate professor of history, gave four “Bs” to the CSC graduates who were awarded master’s degrees Saturday.

California CEO tells graduates to make good choices

Glenn Novotny, successful businessman and alumnus of ���ϴ��¼� State College, encouraged graduates of his alma mater Saturday to make the right choices as they begin the next chapter of their lives.

Platinum Eagle Awards presented Friday

Chelsea Keeney of Callaway and Douglas Liewer of Butte were named recipients of ���ϴ��¼� State College’s Platinum Eagle Award on Friday. The awards were presented during the annual Ivy Day ceremony at Memorial Hall.

Outstanding seniors recognized at Ivy Day

���ϴ��¼� State College’s outstanding seniors garnered special recognition Friday during the annual Ivy Day ceremony at Memorial Hall.

Health professions seniors crowned Ivy Day royalty

Two ���ϴ��¼� State College seniors in the health professions program, Ashley Nutsch of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Adam Rasmussen of Mead, were crowned queen and king of CSC’s Ivy Day ceremony on Friday.

Ivy Day, commencement ceremonies this week

���ϴ��¼� State College will mark the end of the spring semester with its big year-end ceremonies this week.

Graduation set for 311 on Saturday

A total of 311 students are candidates for degrees at ���ϴ��¼� State College's commencement ceremonies this week.

Blue Key Honor Society inducts five

Five men were inducted to ���ϴ��¼� State College’s chapter of the Blue Key Honor Society during the organization’s meeting, Thursday, Feb. 22.

Vice President Veath receives UW alumni award

Dr. Lois Veath, ���ϴ��¼� State College vice president for academic affairs, is one of two people who received the University of Wyoming College of Education’s Distinguished Alumni Award on Friday, April 23.

'Release' to feature 30-plus acts

More than 30 artists and musicians will promote diversity by expressing their talents Saturday during “Release,” the annual variety show at ���ϴ��¼� State College's Memorial Hall. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Still time to see student art shows

Two ���ϴ��¼� State College student art shows are on display in Memorial Hall through the end of the week.

Science students present research at conferences

Students and faculty from ���ϴ��¼� State College presented scientific research at two conferences Friday, April 23.

Large crowd expected for Saturday's powwow

Organizers of ���ϴ��¼� State College Powwow are making room for more people.

Luncheon Tuesday to assist study abroad students

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Department of Communications and Social Sciences is offering a Canadian-Irish meal Tuesday, April 27, to help raise funds for a study abroad course.

Employees honored at recognition dinner

���ϴ��¼� State College paid tribute to its employees Friday during its annual recognition dinner for faculty and staff.

Health science students accepted to professional schools

Thirty students who have been studying health sciences at ���ϴ��¼� State College have been accepted to professional schools beginning this fall. The students were honored during CSC’s annual Health Professions Banquet at a ���ϴ��¼� restaurant Thursday.

Group presents research at psychology convention

Three ���ϴ��¼� State College community counseling graduate students and professor, Dr. Mary Jo Carnot, presented their paper, “College Athletes vs. Non-Athletes: Happiness and Humor/Playfulness,” at the 80th Annual Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Convention Saturday, April 16, in Denver.

Child Development Center director earns national honor

A national organization has chosen a ���ϴ��¼� State College professor as the director of the year among campus child care centers.

Business students win state PBL awards

Business students from ���ϴ��¼� State College were honored at the Phi Beta Lambda Nebraska State Leadership Conference at Kearney at the beginning of April.

Speakers chosen for graduation ceremonies

���ϴ��¼� State College has selected a successful alumnus and a member of its history faculty to speak during the institution’s commencement exercises Saturday, May 8.

Faculty duo in concert Sunday

���ϴ��¼� State College music professors Adam Lambert and Jim Margetts will join with other local brass musicians this weekend to present a varied program of brass and keyboard music. The concert will be in the CSC Sandoz Center’s Chicoine Atrium on Sunday, April 25, at 3 p.m. Lambert and Margetts will be joined on the program by trombonist Michelle Lambert and the CSC Brass Quintet.

Dietrich appointed to NSCS board

Gov. Dave Heineman has appointed Trevor Dietrich of Mitchell to serve as ���ϴ��¼� State College’s student representative on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees.

Student Art Shows Open

'A Midsummer Night's Dream' opens Thursday

The ���ϴ��¼� State College theatre program will present Shakespeare’s classic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Memorial Hall this week.

Child Development Center celebration is Monday

The daycare center also is accepting enrollment for upcoming terms The ���ϴ��¼� State College Child Development Center will celebrate the end of the school year with an open house and celebration Monday, April 19.

Bandshell, landscaping proposed for Kline Center space

If preliminary plans come to fruition, a bandshell surrounded by decorative landscaping and trees will adorn the space occupied by the Kline Campus Center after the building’s probable demolition.

Afghan journalists to speak Tuesday

Two journalists from Afghanistan on Tuesday will tell an audience at ���ϴ��¼� State College about experiences covering news in their country.

Open house set for wildlife management program, taxidermy collection

���ϴ��¼� State College’s wildlife management program is hosting an open house to showcase its efforts and the two semi-truck loads of taxidermy that was donated by Cabela’s last fall.

New study option at CSC targeted to public health

A new study option at ���ϴ��¼� State College will help prepare graduates for the growing demand for public health professionals.

Eagle newspaper hosting state media association conference

Student journalists from Nebraska colleges and universities will gather at ���ϴ��¼� State College on Friday and Saturday, April 23-24, for the annual Nebraska Collegiate Media Association Conference and Golden Leaf Awards.

Choir joining community chorus for concerts

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Concert Choir and the ���ϴ��¼� Community Chorus will join forces to perform two concerts this weekend.

Arboretum volunteers prune and plant

Twelve volunteers of the ���ϴ��¼� State College Arboretum learned best practices for tree pruning and planting Saturday, April 10.

Scholastic Contest still passes the test after 50 years

���ϴ��¼� State College on Friday celebrated the 50th year of its largest event for area high schools when about 1,298 students gathered on campus to take tests for the annual Scholastic Contest.

���ϴ��¼� State taking steps to create license plate

���ϴ��¼� State College is seeking names of vehicle owners who want to display Eagle pride on their rides.

Stevens wins third Scholastic Contest in a row

Rapid City Stevens made it three in a row by scoring the most points in the 50th Annual Scholastic Contest at ���ϴ��¼� State College on Friday.

Pruning and Planting Day is Saturday

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Arboretum is hosting its Pruning and Planting Day on Saturday, April 10, for volunteers to learn proper pruning techniques for trees and shrubs and best practices for tree planting. Volunteers are invited to meet at 9 a.m. at the Sandoz Center and work until noon.

Professor honored by wildlife management organizations

���ϴ��¼� State College assistant professor Dr. Teresa Zimmerman and her wildlife management students have earned special recognition this spring.

CSC choir raising funds for European tour

Arioso, ���ϴ��¼� State College’s women’s choir, is raising money for a European performance tour in 2011.

Choral groups in concert

���ϴ��¼� State College’s choral groups are presenting three concerts in coming weeks.

A cappella group InPulse coming Thursday

InPulse, an a cappella group which has received praise from college audiences, will bring its music to ���ϴ��¼� State College's Memorial Hall this week. The band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday as the sixth and final event of CSC's 2009-2010 Galaxy Series of fine arts and cultural events.

50th CSC Scholastic Contest is Friday

For the 50th consecutive year, ���ϴ��¼� State College will welcome hundreds of high school students from near and far for its annual Scholastic Contest on Friday.

Senior Art Show and Reception

The exhibition, "Seven Artists, One Show," opens Tues., Mar. 30 and runs until Thurs., April 15, 2010, in the Main Gallery of Memorial Hall. A public reception for the artists will be Friday, April 2 from 4 to 6 p.m.

American Indian pipemaker coming to campus

Rick Hull of Crawford, an American Indian who makes ceremonial pipes for various tribes and individuals, will make a series of presentations at ���ϴ��¼� State College on Wednesday, April 7.

NPPD presents another rebate for energy efficiency

For the second time this year, ���ϴ��¼� State College has turned its efforts of energy efficiency into a sizable rebate check.

Congressman coming to Sandoz Center

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith will speak at the Chicoine Atrium of ���ϴ��¼� State College’s Sandoz Center at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Senior art show opens this week

Seven ���ϴ��¼� State College art students from Nebraska will open their senior art show in Memorial Hall this week.

Professor's article published in Russia

An article by ���ϴ��¼� State College business faculty member Dr. Timothy Donahue recently appeared in a magazine published by a Russian university.

Kline Center demolition approved by NSCS Board

���ϴ��¼� State College has gotten the go-ahead to vacate and demolish its Kline Campus Center, which has had a history of structural problems and energy inefficiency.

Dance honorary's program is Saturday

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Nu Delta Alpha dance honorary will present its end-of-the-year program Saturday, March 27, at 4:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall. The event is open to the public free of charge.

Music recital canceled

A recital by a visiting professor scheduled Sunday at ���ϴ��¼� State College's Sandoz Center has been canceled. The featured performer, Wayne State College faculty member Dr. David Bohnert, has called off his appearance at CSC because of a family emergency.

Students spearhead NPAC improvements

When ���ϴ��¼� State College students recognized the demand for improved exercise facilities, they put their money where the college’s fitness equipment is.

Small Business Workshop is Saturday

The Nebraska Small Business Development Center at ���ϴ��¼� State College is offering the Small Business Workshop on Saturday, March 27. The event will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Student Center.

Sandoz Conference this week

The Mari Sandoz Heritage Society’s annual conference at ���ϴ��¼� State College this week will feature the author’s 1960 novel, “Son of the Gamblin’ Man,” and explore topics derived from the book.

Students provide more hurricane relief

Once again, a ���ϴ��¼� State College group spent the midterm break on the beaches of Louisiana, but it wasn’t all for fun.

Juniors chosen to lead Student Senate

Two juniors, Jacob Karmazin of Lawrence and Jennifer Weiss of Ainsworth, have been elected to lead ���ϴ��¼� State College’s Student Senate for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Brock Finn performing at rodeo fund-raiser

Brock Finn, a former contestant of television's "Nashville Star," will headline the ���ϴ��¼� State College rodeo team's "Black Tie Calf Fry" on Saturday, March 20.

Cowboy vacation program set for July

Young and old alike are being rounded up for a cowboy adventure in the scenic Pine Ridge country of northwest Nebraska this summer. ���ϴ��¼� State College’s family learning vacation program, “Walk in Their Boots: The Cowboy Life,” will be presented July 20-23.

Adrianne Watson Art Exhibition and Reception

Showing in the Memorial Hall Main Gallery until Mar. 25 is the work of Adrianne Watson. Watson, a 2001 graduate of ���ϴ��¼� High School who earned a master's degree from the California College of Fine Arts, said she attempts to "unite two entirely different experiences: living in the Philippines during World War II and growing up in rural Nebraska."

29 Nebraskans to enter RHOP at CSC

Twenty-nine Nebraska high school students have been selected to enroll in the Rural Health Opportunities Program at ���ϴ��¼� State College beginning this fall.

'American Idol' and 'Nashville Star' performer coming to ���ϴ��¼�

Coffey Anderson, a nationally-acclaimed recording artist who has gained a large following from his success on high-profile television music competitions, is coming to ���ϴ��¼� State College for a free concert this weekend. Anderson will perform in the Student Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 20.

Student Senate elections under way

The Student Senate election is under way at ���ϴ��¼� State College's Student Center. The voting booths are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

���ϴ��¼� mayor proclaims April 9 Scholastic Contest Day

���ϴ��¼� Mayor Donny Grantham on Monday proclaimed Friday, April 9, as Scholastic Contest Day in special recognition of the ���ϴ��¼� State College event's 50th anniversary this year.

Army officer from ���ϴ��¼� tells about war experiences

U.S. Army Capt. Logan Veath of ���ϴ��¼� gave a first-hand account of the successes and setbacks against insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan during a presentation at ���ϴ��¼� State College on Tuesday night.

Synergy Brass Quintet concert, jazz festival Monday

A whole lot of music will be played at ���ϴ��¼� State College on Monday, March 22.

Job Fair scheduled at ���ϴ��¼� State

More than 30 employers have already scheduled to attend the ���ϴ��¼� State College Job Fair on Wednesday, March 24. The employers will be present at booths in the Student Center from noon to 4 p.m.

Exhibit at CSC honors artist's grandmother

An exhibit at ���ϴ��¼� State College this month represents the artist’s lasting tribute to her grandmother who died last month.

Census help available for students Monday

���ϴ��¼� State College students who want help filling out their forms for the U.S. Census have a resource.

Wind Symphony joining younger musicians for concert

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Wind Symphony is again joining bands from ���ϴ��¼�’s high school and middle school for a band extravaganza. The three bands will be in concert Thursday, March 18, at CSC’s Memorial Hall at 7 p.m.

CSC student killed in automobile accident

OPELIKA, Ala. – ���ϴ��¼� State College student Garrett Schlichtemeier of Ogallala, a freshman member of the football team, died as a result of injuries from a one-car rollover accident early Monday morning.

Blue Key inducts nine new members

���ϴ��¼� State College’s chapter of the Blue Key Honor Fraternity has inducted nine new members.

Jazz Birds begin performances Wednesday

The ���ϴ��¼� State College Jazz Birds and their new student members will perform for the first time this semester at Wrecker’s Roadhouse. The performance will be 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 3.

Faculty from three institutions performing at Sandoz Center Sunday

���ϴ��¼� State College music professor James Margetts will join four faculty members from other Nebraska institutions of higher education for a concert Sunday, March 7.

Eagle spirit sought for new photo project

���ϴ��¼� State College is encouraging Eagle fans to show their school spirit by submitting entries for a new photo campaign.

Teacher Interview Day is March 5

More than 15 schools from Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming will send hiring representatives to ���ϴ��¼� State College’s annual Teacher Interview Day on Friday, March 5, at the Nelson Physical Activity Center.

Residence halls add security feature

���ϴ��¼� State College students who live on-campus will have a new way of getting to their rooms after the mid-term break.

Chess tournament set for March 20

The 28th annual ���ϴ��¼� State College Chess Open will be Saturday, March 20, at 10 a.m. at CSC's Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center.

Range management program gains meeting's spotlight

The ���ϴ��¼� State College range management program was in the spotlight during the Society of Range Management’s recent annual meeting in Denver.

Graphic Design students attend Meet the Pros Conference

Five ���ϴ��¼� State College Art/Graphic Design majors attended Meet the Pros, the Midwest's premier student advertising and design conference at the Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, Iowa on Feb. 8-9, 2010.

Course registration delayed for new information system

���ϴ��¼� State College President Dr. Janie Park reports that the institution has reached the half-way point of its student information system upgrade, but said the most difficult portion of the implementation remains ahead.

Poverty simulation postponed

The Living in the State of Poverty Simulation scheduled Friday at ���ϴ��¼� State College has been postponed because of weather. Organizers said snowfall has complicated travel for the presenters.

Professor touts Darwin's diverse contributions

���ϴ��¼� State College science professor Dr. Joyce Hardy told an audience at CSC on Tuesday that there is more to Charles Darwin than for what he has become most known.

Faculty music recital is Sunday

���ϴ��¼� State College’s music faculty will show their talents during a recital Sunday, Feb. 21. The recital will be at the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center at 3 p.m. It is open to the public free of charge.

Panhandle students crowned royalty at Winter Magic Formal

Two students from the Nebraska panhandle were crowned royalty during ���ϴ��¼� State College’s Winter Magic Formal on Sunday.

Slide bringing Irish sound to Memorial Hall

���ϴ��¼� State College will get a jump on the Irish spirit when a music group comes to Memorial Hall. Slide, an Irish group that meshes traditional music from their country with modern musical notions, will perform Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m.

High school students honored at music festival

Eleven high school students were given special recognition during the High Plains Band and Choir Festival at ���ϴ��¼� State College earlier this month.

Winter Formal competition has 33 candidates

Thirty-three students have been nominated for candidacy in the ���ϴ��¼� State College Winter Magic Formal royalty competition. The king and queen will be crowned during the Valentine's Day dinner and dance at the Student Center, Sunday, Feb. 14.

Lecture series features local expertise

Expertise from the region is being tapped for this semester's portion of the Dorset Graves Lecture Series at ���ϴ��¼� State College.

Two free sessions precede Early Childhood Conference

The 21st Annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference at ���ϴ��¼� State College will feature a pair of “preconference” sessions that are free and open to the public before the event officially begins.

Post Playhouse awarded grant

The Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson State Park has been awarded a $360 grant by the Nebraska Arts Council. The grant will support the playhouse's Memorial Day weekend entertainment.

CSC theatre ringing in 2010 schedule with 'Dead Man's Cell Phone'

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” a play described as a darkly comic journey, will be presented by the ���ϴ��¼� State College theatre program Feb. 11-14 at the Black Box Theatre of Memorial Hall.

Fall 2009 CSC President's Honors List

A total of 214 students were named to the fall semester’s president's list at ���ϴ��¼� State College, which requires straight A's. Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework during the semester to qualify.

Fall 2009 CSC Dean's Honors List

A total of 399 ���ϴ��¼� State College students achieved the fall semester dean's list, which requires a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework during the semester to qualify.

International Food Tasting Party is Feb. 6

The ���ϴ��¼� State College International Club is selling tickets for its annual Food Tasting Party, which highlights the diverse cultures of CSC students. It will be Saturday, Feb. 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom.

High Plains Festival selections include 270 students

The ���ϴ��¼� State College music department will host 270 high school students for the 38th annual High Plains Band and Choir Music Festival on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 1-2.

Blood drive is Feb. 11 at CSC

Members of the community who want to give the gift of life this Valentine's Day season will have the opportunity during an upcoming blood drive at ���ϴ��¼� State College.

NPPD lighting efficiency program reflects savings for CSC

���ϴ��¼� State College is already seeing a financial benefit to replacing lights on campus in recent years.

Health fair is Thursday

A full slate of activities, presentations and displays await those who attend the Wellness for a Lifespan Health Fair on Thursday, Jan. 21. The fair, which is open to the public free of charge, will be 3-7 p.m. at the ���ϴ��¼� State College Student Center.

Art Department Remembers Former CSC Art Professor

The 21st annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference will be Saturday, Feb. 20, at the ���ϴ��¼� State College Student Center.

Treblemakers begin meeting this month

Children in second through sixth grade are being sought to join Treblemakers, the program at ���ϴ��¼� State College that teaches music literacy through singing games and other fun musical activities.

Events set to honor Martin Luther King

Community members who want to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. have the opportunity to participate in a pair of special events at ���ϴ��¼� State College in the coming week.

Early Childhood Conference is Feb. 20

The 21st annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference will be Saturday, Feb. 20, at the ���ϴ��¼� State College Student Center.

Community music groups begin rehearsals

���ϴ��¼� State College's community music groups are inviting area musicians to join as they convene for the spring semester.

New symbol unveiled on anniversary of founding

���ϴ��¼� State College marked the 100th anniversary of its founding on Friday by unveiling a new symbol to represent the 14-month centennial celebration.