Dec
28

2012 was monumental year for CSC

When historians look back at 2012, they likely will see it as a year of monumental change for Chadron State College.
Dec
17

Television pioneer relays scenes of inspiration

Nebraska public television pioneer Dr. Ron Hull of Lincoln relayed the advice that he’s gleaned from several notable Nebraskans as he served as commencement speaker for those receiving bachelor degrees at Chadron State College on Friday, Dec. 14.
Dec
17

Professor touts value of degrees to master's grads

Dr. George Griffith, Chadron State College professor of English and humanities, reassured the institution’s master’s degree graduates of the value of their degrees while delivering their commencement address Friday afternoon, Dec. 14.
Dec
13

Graduation set for 181

Chadron State College is scheduled to confer degrees to 181 graduates during two commencement ceremonies, Friday, Dec. 14.
Dec
13

Commencement speakers bringing experience

The two speakers for Chadron State College’s commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 14, bring experience to the podium. This is the second time at the CSC commencement podium for both speakers.
Dec
11

Construction taking shape 'on the range'

Students of Chadron State College’s rangeland management program often study how the land has evolved throughout history. Now they are watching with excitement as land east of CSC’s main campus is being transformed to the new facility that will serve their program and others in the Department of Applied Sciences.
Dec
7

Two graduation ceremonies set for Dec. 14

Chadron State College will confer 181 degrees during two graduation ceremonies Friday, Dec. 14.
Dec
7

Mallets & Ivory bringing in the holidays

The Chadron State College music department will close its 2012 concert schedule Thursday, Dec. 13, with Mallets & Ivory, the annual holiday concert that features tunes by the CSC ensembles for percussion and keyboards. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall.
Dec
7

First edition of new student magazine published

A new yearly magazine produced by Chadron State College students was distributed this week.
Dec
6

District 12 FFA contests bring 250 to campus

At least 250 students from the 12 western Nebraska high schools that have Future Farmers of America chapters competed in District 12 Leadership Contests on Wednesday at Chadron State College.
Dec
4

CSC again named 'Best for Vets'

Chadron State College has again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for military veterans seeking higher education.
Dec
4

Campaign volunteers raise $177k for Chadron State Foundation

The Chadron State Foundation, with the help of dozens of volunteers, added $177,370 to its funds to help provide scholarships and a wide range of other campus support.
Nov
29

Randy Rhine to become 11th CSC president

Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter announced today, Nov. 29, that the NSCS Board of Trustees will name Randy Rhine as the 11th president of Chadron State College at its Jan. 15, 2013, board meeting. Rhine serves as the Interim President, a position he has held since Janie Park’s retirement in May of this year. Park had served as president of CSC for seven years.
Nov
28

Madrigal Feasts to support local causes

The Chadron State College music department is getting into the giving spirit this holiday season, with plans to donate money from its upcoming Madrigal Feasts to a pair of local causes.
Nov
27

Vocal jazz concert is Dec. 4

The Chadron State College vocal jazz ensemble and the CSC Birds will help usher in the holiday season with a concert in Memorial Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Nov
26

New tribal president outlines goals

Long recognized for his ability to organize and make things happen, Bryan Brewer is about to take on the biggest job of his life. He will become the president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe on Dec. 7 after recently being elected to the position.
Nov
26

Bands joining for concert Nov. 29

The Chadron State College Community Symphonic Band will join the CSC Wind Symphony for a concert Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Hall auditorium.
Nov
15

It's the truth: Music department plans Madrigal Feasts

The Chadron State College music department will take audiences back to medieval times during a series of Madrigal Feasts in December.
Nov
15

Interviews complete for CSC presidency finalists

Chadron State College’s two finalists for president, Dr. Randy Rhine of Chadron, and Dr. Guy Mills of Goodland, Kan., reached the end of a full week of meetings and interview sessions Thursday.
Nov
15

Event has children, organizers jumping with joy

The Nelson Physical Activity Center at Chadron State College was a hopping place Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Nov
14

Senior art show reception set

A public reception for this fall's Chadron State College senior art show will be Friday, Nov. 16, from 4-6 p.m. in the lobby of Memorial Hall.
Nov
13

New tribe president coming to campus

Bryan Brewer of Pine Ridge, S.D., the newly elected president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, will speak at Chadron State College.
Nov
13

Cadets pay tribute to vets

Chadron State College ROTC cadets paid tribute to the nation’s veterans during a ceremony Monday, Nov. 12.
Nov
8

'God of Carnage' coming to Black Box Theatre

The Chadron State College theatre program is getting ready for its production of “God of Carnage,” the play being billed as “a comedy of manners, without the manners.”
Nov
6

Veterans Day ceremony is Monday

NOTE (Nov. 12, 7:45 a.m.): Because of cold weather, this event has been moved to the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center.
Nov
6

NSCS announces finalists for CSC presidency

The Nebraska State College System on Tuesday announced its two finalists for the presidency of Chadron State College.
Nov
5

Memorial Hall audience to get 'Lost in Africa'

A show at Chadron State College this week is promising to deliver death-defying stunts, humor, audience participation and heart-pounding music.
Nov
5

Workshop helps aspiring entrepreneurs

Organizers of a workshop at Chadron State College worked to help entrepreneurs get their dreams off the ground this weekend.
Nov
5

Jazz band, vocal groups plan concerts

The Chadron State College music department has two concerts on the schedule this week.
Nov
5

Arboretum volunteers to create holiday swags

Volunteers of the Chadron State College Arboretum will take part in its winter seasonal project Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Sandoz Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will learn how to make holiday swags to decorate campus.
Nov
1

Trees planted in educational events

Fall is an ideal time for planting, and Chadron State College is taking advantage of the opportunity.
Nov
1

Music department plans three concerts

Fans of Chadron State College music groups have the opportunity to see three concerts, each open to the public free of charge, in an eight-day period early this month.
Oct
30

Veterans ball set to 'help a hero'

An event at Chadron State College this week will pay tribute to the nation's servicemen and women of past and present while providing assistance to several veterans organizations in the Black Hills region. The Veterans Benefit Ball will be Friday, Nov. 2, from 6-10 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom.
Oct
30

Gordon man, Chadron woman tops in Eagle Run

Bryan Felker of Gordon and Teri Albertazzi of Chadron were overall winners in the 5k Eagle Run on Saturday, Oct. 27.
Oct
29

Social work class hosting disabilities conference

The Chadron State College Professional Social Work Class 435 will host a disabilities conference Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Student Center ballroom from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The conference, “Dis-Abilities No More, Together We Will Explore,” focuses on education, opportunities and resources and seeks to raise community awareness. Admission is free and open to the public and includes a complimentary lunch.
Oct
29

Parade, bedsheet winners announced

Chadron State College has announced the winners of the annual homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 27.
Oct
28

Ceremony marks beginning of Armstrong project

Chadron State College football players and fans are always jubilant after a win, but they had even more reason to celebrate after the Eagles’ 41-23 homecoming victory over the Western New Mexico Mustangs on Saturday, Oct. 27.
Oct
25

Homecoming queen no stranger to crowns

Chadron State College senior Megan Dimmitt of Alliance is getting used to wearing a crown, especially this week.
Oct
24

Arts advocates to address students, public

Two advocates for the arts will deliver public presentations at Chadron State College as part of “Without the Arts, You’re Only Half a Brain,” one of the First-Year Inquiry courses of the institution’s new Essential Studies Program.
Oct
24

Aron Ralston tells audience to embrace 'boulders'

Adventurist Aron Ralston, who endured unthinkable sacrifices to survive an accident in the Utah wilderness, told audience members at Chadron State College on Tuesday to embrace their own “boulders,” just as he has come to appreciate the one that caused him to lose much of his right arm.
Oct
22

Voting begins for homecoming royalty

Voting for Chadron State College’s homecoming royalty competition began Monday, Oct. 22.
Oct
22

Seven receiving distinguished alumni honors

Seven graduates of Chadron State College will be among those receiving special alumni honors during the institution’s homecoming festivities this weekend.
Oct
22

Armstrong groundbreaking to highlight homecoming

Chadron State College will be moving dirt during its upcoming “Zombie Apocalypse,” but it won’t be to unearth spooky corpses.
Oct
17

Concert Choir readies for exciting tour schedule

Before the school year ends, audiences from near and far will be familiar with the performing talents of the Chadron State College Concert Choir.
Oct
16

Entrepreneurship is topic of upcoming workshop

An upcoming event at Chadron State College is designed to help entrepreneurs attain success.
Oct
15

Arboretum volunteers planting on campus this weekend

Participants of a Chadron State College Arboretum project this weekend will gain hand-on experience in fall planting for the northwest Nebraska landscape.
Oct
12

Volunteer fundraising effort begins

The Chadron State Foundation’s annual fall fundraising effort is under way, with volunteers hitting the street to request donations from area businesses and Chadron State College employees.
Oct
10

Enrollment reaches 3k

For the first time in about 15 years, Chadron State College’s enrollment has reached 3,000.
Oct
9

Profit, preservation linked in bison ranching, professor says

A Chadron State College professor charges that contrary to common historical accounts, profit and preservation have always been linked when it comes to raising bison in North America.
Oct
8

Death-defying outdoorsman to open Galaxy Series

An inspiring presentation by an outdoorsman who narrowly escaped death in the wilderness of southern Utah will open Chadron State College’s Galaxy Series of fine arts events and cultural programs this month.
Oct
5

Events set for piano teachers, students

Area piano teachers and students will converge on the ivories of Chadron State College in the coming week.
Oct
4

Oktoberfest celebration is Oct. 19

Chadron State College’s Oktoberfest celebration will be Friday, Oct. 19, in the Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oct
1

Former CSC president dies in Ohio

Dr. Sam Rankin, the president of Chadron State College for almost 12 years from September 1986 through June of 1998, died early Sunday in a Dayton, Ohio, hospital following a short bout with pancreatic cancer.
Sep
28

Website receives facelift

Chadron State College launched a redesign of its website, csc.edu, Thursday.
Sep
28

Speaker says Standing Bear ranks with great Americans

One of Nebraska’s own, Chief Standing Bear, deserves to be recognized with great Americans in history, a large audience was told in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College on Thursday night.
Sep
28

Memorial Hall stage transforming to 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Chadron State College’s theatre program is bringing in a man-eating plant to help open its 2012-2013 production schedule.
Sep
28

Health Professions Showcase joining Eagle Open House

Many of the high school students attending Chadron State College’s next Eagle Open House on Monday, Oct. 8, will be thinking about careers in the health sciences.
Sep
28

Enrollment up again

An increasing number of students are making Chadron State College their choice for higher education.
Sep
24

NSCS Month is good news for high school seniors

(Lincoln, Neb.) -- Gov. Dave Heineman has proclaimed the month of October as Nebraska State College System Month and encouraged students and their parents to visit Chadron State, Peru State or Wayne State College.
Sep
21

Services scheduled for longtime chemistry professor

Funeral services for longtime Chadron State College professor James McCafferty of Whitney will be Saturday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Chadron.
Sep
20

Recital will showcase faculty

The Chadron State College music department will open its fall performance schedule by showcasing the talents of its faculty. The recital will be Sunday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center.
Sep
20

Author of 'I Am A Man' to speak in Chadron

Joe Starita’s 2009 book, “I Am a Man -- Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice,” is the focus of the Pilster Great Plains Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College.
Sep
18

NCAA Notice of Allegations issued

The Nebraska State College System announced Monday that the Notice of Allegations has been issued following an investigation by Chadron State College and the NCAA enforcement staff regarding the CSC football program.
Sep
17

Music professor speaking in Graves Series

Dr. Sandy Schaefer, Chadron State College professor of music, will present the next installment of the Graves Lecture Series at CSC.
Sep
17

Four families receiving alumni awards

Four families with a tradition of attending Chadron State College will receive special recognition during the institution’s annual Family Day celebration Saturday, Sept. 22.
Sep
17

Families in spotlight this weekend

The families of Chadron State College students will converge on the campus this week as the institution welcomes them for its annual Family Day celebration Saturday, Sept. 22.
Sep
11

Fall planting event postponed

The weather has prompted the volunteers of the Chadron State College Arboretum to postpone their upcoming event, but it’s not the kind of weather that usually causes a delay in outdoor activity.
Sep
10

NSCS award winner known for high-impact learning

A professor known for creating stimulating field experiences for students studying geosciences has been awarded the Nebraska State College System’s highest teaching honor.
Sep
7

Pavilion of Rangeland Complex named for Coffee family

As Chadron State College broke ground on its Rangeland Complex on Thursday, Sept. 6, it revealed the name of the facility’s centerpiece – a 25,150-square-foot indoor arena.
Sep
7

Blazing trails: College breaks ground on Rangeland Complex

And, they’re off.
Sep
5

NSCS Board of Trustees meeting in Chadron

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System is meeting on the Chadron State College campus this week.
Sep
5

Lecture series opening with tribute to Graves, Wolf

The Graves Lecture Series at Chadron State College will open this fall by paying tribute to the two scholars who were most instrumental in its creation.
Sep
4

Dorset Graves shared passion for literature

Of all the faculty members who have been associated with Chadron State College the past 101 years, perhaps no one enjoyed his or her work more than Dorset Graves.
Sep
4

CSC students back in class

Chadron State College students returned to classes Tuesday, Sept. 4, after wildfires in the region prompted an extended Labor Day holiday.
Sep
2

CSC ready for classes as firefighters make progress

Chadron State College expects to be back to business as usual Tuesday after northwest Nebraska wildfires prompted an extended Labor Day weekend for students. Classes were called off Thursday and Friday in response to the uncertainty surrounding three wildfires in the region.
Sep
1

Update on wildfires set for Student Center

Chadron State College's Student Center ballroom will be the site of a community meeting about the area wildfires. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, and is open to the public.
Aug
31

Library director dies Thursday

Members of the Chadron State College community have been saddened by the death of Milton Wolf, director of the Reta King Library. He died Thursday, Aug. 30.
Aug
30

Classes canceled because of area wildfires

Updated Thursday, Aug. 30, 10:50 a.m.: Chadron State College has canceled classes Thursday and Friday as a series of wildfires rage in northwest Nebraska.
Aug
28

Groundbreaking set for Rangeland Complex

Chadron State College has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off phase one construction of the Rangeland Complex.
Aug
27

Seven to receive alumni honors

Seven graduates of Chadron State College will be among those receiving special alumni honors at the institution this fall.
Aug
23

NPAC unveiling new arena floor Monday

The arena of Chadron State College’s Nelson Physical Activity Center will be opened to the public Monday morning, giving facility users a look at the new synthetic surface which has been under construction for much of the summer.
Aug
20

Activity abounds as fall semester begins

The activity level of the Chadron State College campus reached fever pitch during the past week as students began attending classes on campus and online for the fall semester.
Aug
15

Big construction era about to begin

Chadron State College is nearing its most progressive period of construction in decades as the 2012-2013 academic year begins.
Aug
13

Students to begin checking in Thursday

Students will begin checking in at Chadron State College this week as the faculty and staff gear up for the official beginning of the fall semester, Monday, Aug. 20.
Aug
13

Community band, chorus beginning rehearsals

Chadron State College’s two community music groups, the Chadron Community Band and the Chadron Community Chorus, are striking up for the fall semester, and one of the ensembles is under new direction.
Aug
6

PREMA's loan from USDA Rural Development to boost Rangeland Center

PREMA is the recipient of a $1 million Rural Economic Development Loan, referred to as REDL, which will be leveraged with nearly $1.9 million in public and private funds to assist in constructing the first phase of Chadron State College’s Rangeland Agriculture Center and Pavilion.
Aug
2

CSC schedules outages for generator installation

Chadron State College will experience an outage of a large portion of its cooling system and Internet access this weekend, but officials say the result will safeguard the campus against similar disruptions in the future.
Jul
27

New dean excited about return to CSC campus

When Chadron State College’s recently hired dean of teaching and learning and liberal arts, Dr. Joanna Forstrom of Mobile, Ala., assumes her duties Aug. 1, it won’t be her first time taking care of business on the CSC campus.
Jul
26

Wildfire Incident Management Team on campus and ready

A command team designated to help extinguish the wildfires in northwest Nebraska is waiting in readiness at Chadron State College. If all goes well, the team won't be needed.
Jul
16

Exhibit gives contemporary view of Iran

An exhibit at Chadron State College’s Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is providing a window to little seen perspectives of Iran.
Jun
25

Welcome home party set for Mariah Cook

The community will welcome home Chadron State College senior Mariah Cook, the newly crowned Miss Nebraska, during a party in the Sandoz Center on Wednesday, June 27.
Jun
25

Flutist presenting concert at Sandoz Center

Flutist Franziska Nabb, a native of Munich, Germany, will perform during a rare summertime concert hosted by the Chadron State College Department of Music. The performance, which is open to the public free of charge, will be Monday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center.
Jun
25

CSC taking a new approach to general education

Major changes to the way Chadron State College offers its general studies courses are coming this fall.
Jun
19

Historical photographs installed in Old Admin

The hallways of Chadron State College’s most historical building are now adorned with many of the institution’s most historical photographs.
Jun
11

Final registration session is June 20

Students new to Chadron State College this fall still have the opportunity to become prepared by attending an On-Campus Registration session. The third and final registration session will be Wednesday, June 20, at the Student Center.
Jun
11

CSC senior is Miss Nebraska

The new Miss Nebraska is Chadron State College senior Mariah Cook. She was crowned Saturday night in North Platte, and will represent the state at the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas in January.
Jun
8

Change of president prompts other staff changes

The decision of Nebraska State College System officials to move Dr. Randy Rhine into the position of Chadron State College interim president has been well received, however, it initially posed some staffing challenges.
Jun
5

Upward Bound summer program under way

A group of high school students is getting a taste of college life on the Chadron State College campus during the institution’s annual Upward Bound summer program.
Jun
4

McNeal readily accepted invitation to speak at writing festival

Tom McNeal said it didn’t take long for him to make up his mind to speak at the Story Catcher Writing Festival that took place at Chadron State College late last week after Dr. Matt Evertson, chairman of the Department of English and Humanities at CSC, issued the invitation early this year.
Jun
4

Bar is set high for writing festival

The Story Catcher Writing Festival sponsored by the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society and hosted by Chadron State College late last week was “a good start,” the director, Dr. Matt Evertson, believes. But he also knows “the bar was set pretty high,” as he puts it.
May
29

Spring president's, dean's list has 570 names

Chadron State College has announced the names of 571 students who qualified for the institution's spring 2012 academic honors lists.
May
17

Week-long shortcourse focuses on range management

Participants of an event at Chadron State College will be exposed to a wide range of instruction about range management. The Nebraska Range Shortcourse is scheduled for Monday through Friday, June 18-22.
May
17

Tom McNeal to speak at writing festival

Fiction writer Tom McNeal will be the keynote speaker at the Story Catcher Writing Festival at Chadron State College's Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center on Saturday, June 2, at 11:30 a.m. The festival follows a two-day writing workshop for writers of fiction and prose.
May
14

Rhine becomes interim president

Chadron State College is under new leadership.
May
14

Post Playhouse bringing musical classics to Fort Robinson

The theatre’s season begins with a show by the Bald Mountain Rounders on May 26
May
14

Park era ends at CSC

While Chadron State College’s spring semester was coming to a close, the 318 graduates weren’t the only ones looking forward to beginning a new chapter in their lives this summer.
May
14

CSC's MBA receives high national ranking

A website that ranks online Master’s of Business Administration degrees gives Chadron State College high marks for its MBA program.
May
14

About Janie Park

Members of Janie Park's cabinet and other members of the Chadron State College community comment about the presidency of Janie Park:
May
10

More summer sessions begin June 4, July 9

Even if students didn’t get signed up for the first session of summer courses at Chadron State College, they still have opportunities to “hit the books” before fall arrives.
May
9

Upward Bound program funded for another five years

Chadron State College’s Upward Bound program, which helps high school students from the region pave the way to college, has been funded for another five years.
May
9

Thirteen selected for Blue Key

Thirteen students were inducted to the Chadron State College chapter of the Blue Key Honor Society this spring.
May
6

Relationships are key, speaker says

Chadron State College’s master’s degree graduates were told to be mindful of the importance of relationships, as they gathered with family and friends for the graduate commencement ceremony Saturday, May 5, at Memorial Hall.
May
6

CSC awards record number of master's degrees

Chadron State College on Saturday, May 5, conferred degrees to 318 graduates during two commencement ceremonies, including an institutional record 74 master's degrees.
May
6

Chancellor tells graduates to embrace change

Stan Carpenter, chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, told the graduates of Chadron State College to embrace change as they begin life as bachelor’s degree holders.
May
5

Brother, sister win Ivy Day vote

Chadron State College students “kept it in the family” when choosing an Ivy Day king and queen.
May
3

318 to graduate Saturday

Chadron State College is scheduled to confer degrees to 318 graduates during two commencement ceremonies, Saturday, May 5.
May
1

Students, faculty present science research

Twelve Chadron State College students and two faculty members were presenters during the annual Nebraska Academy of Sciences meeting at Lincoln on April 20.
Apr
30

Time capsule dedicated during ceremony

Chadron State College dedicated its Centennial Time Capsule during a ceremony at the Centennial Flag Plaza last week, addressing both a live audience and a video camera for an audience half a century from now.
Apr
30

System chancellor, business professor to speak at commencements

The commencement addresses for Chadron State College’s two graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 5, will be delivered by the Nebraska State College System’s top administrator and a business faculty member who has a long history with the institution.
Apr
30

Commencement ceremonies, Ivy Day this week

Chadron State College will celebrate the end of the 2011-2012 academic year with two commencement exercises and a special awards ceremony this week.
Apr
25

Writers invited to Story Catcher Workshop

Aspiring writers are invited to sign up for the Story Catcher Summer Writing Workshop at Chadron State College.
Apr
25

NSCS approves 3.5% tuition increase

At its April 20 meeting, the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees approved an increase in tuition of $4.75 per credit hour for undergraduate resident students at Chadron State, Peru State and Wayne State Colleges.
Apr
25

Graduation ceremonies set for May 5

Chadron State College will confer degrees to bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients during two commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 5.
Apr
25

Dance students performing 'On the Boulevard'

Chadron State College’s chapter of the Nu Delta Alpha national dance honor society and the Consuming Fire Dance School of Dance are taking their talents to “the street” this week. The dancers will present “An Evening on the Boulevard” on Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall.
Apr
25

Art program expands into industrial, craft art

The Chadron State College visual arts program is offering a course in crafts.
Apr
25

Arboretum volunteers talking tools

Chadron State College Arboretum volunteers will host a “Simple Tricks of the Tool Trade” event on Saturday, April 28.
Apr
24

Student-journalists claim top honors in state competition

Chadron State College student-journalists claimed top honors at the annual Nebraska Collegiate Media Association’s Golden Leaf Awards on Saturday, April 21, at Northeast Community College in Norfolk.
Apr
23

Time capsule dedication set for Thursday

Chadron State College students plan to officially dedicate a time capsule marking the institution’s centennial this week.
Apr
23

'Last hurrah' for Wind Symphony, Community Band is Friday

Dr. Adam Lambert expects his last concert as director of bands at Chadron State College to be a fun one.
Apr
20

Professional schools select CSC health sciences students

Twenty-four students who have been studying health sciences at Chadron State College have been selected to enter professional programs at various institutions this fall.
Apr
20

Anselmo senior wins Student Senate election

James Bahensky of Anselmo has been elected to lead the Chadron State College Student Senate for the 2012-2013 academic year. Bahensky won the presidency in a vote of the student body Wednesday and Thursday, April 18-19.
Apr
18

Center celebrates Week of the Young Child

In celebration of the Week of the Young Child, Chadron State College’s Child Development Center is opening its doors for tours.
Apr
17

Cardinal Key announces new members

Twenty-four female students have been selected to become members of Chadron State College’s chapter of the Cardinal Key National Honor Society for the next academic year.
Apr
14

Rapid City schools repeat in Scholastic Contest

Two Rapid City, S.D., high schools were repeat winners in the 52nd Scholastic Contest at Chadron State College on Friday, April 13.
Apr
10

Veath, Stewart given special recognition

The Chadron State College Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon on Tuesday, April 10, included special acknowledgment of two employees who plan to retire this year.
Apr
10

Randy Rhine to become interim president

Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter announced today that he will recommend to the NSCS Board of Trustees that Dr. Randy Rhine be named interim president of Chadron State College following the retirement of CSC President, Dr. Janie Park.
Apr
10

President Park announces plan to retire

Many individuals were in the spotlight at Chadron State College’s annual luncheon to honor employees Tuesday, April 10, but an announcement from one of the event’s emcees got the most attention.
Apr
10

Fire ecologist speaking in Student Center

Dr. Stephen Pyne, fire ecologist and faculty member at Arizona State University, will speak at Chadron State College on Wednesday, April 11. The presentation will be in the CSC Student Center at 7 p.m.
Apr
10

Faculty, staff honored during luncheon

Chadron State College shined the proverbial spotlight on many of its employees during the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon at the Student Center on Tuesday, April 10.
Apr
9

Vietnam presentation to conclude Graves Series

The spring schedule for the Graves Lecture Series at Chadron State College will conclude Tuesday, April 10, with Bruce Hoem’s presentation, “Vietnam – Stories of a Time Near and Far.”
Apr
5

Big crowd expected for Scholastic Contest

Hundreds of high school students from three states will assess their academic aptitude during the Chadron State College Scholastic Contest on Friday, April 13.
Apr
4

'Bus Stop' arriving in Memorial Hall

The Chadron State College theatre program will soon be boarding audience members for its production of “Bus Stop,” a romantic tale of a young cowboy’s cross-country pursuit of a night club singer.
Apr
3

Woodhead, Sheehy speaking at NSCS scholarship luncheon

New England Patriots running back and Chadron State College graduate Danny Woodhead is scheduled to deliver the alumni address at the Nebraska State College System’s annual Scholarship Luncheon at noon Friday, April 13, at the Hillcrest Country Club in Lincoln. Woodhead will join Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy who will deliver the keynote address.
Apr
3

NSCS students benefit from approval of LB 968 and LB 969

Sending a strong message of support to the nearly 9,000 students enrolled at Chadron, Peru and Wayne State Colleges, Governor Dave Heineman signed two budget bills yesterday. The Governor’s support of these legislative bills demonstrates that he and the Legislature are looking to the future of the Nebraska State College System by providing much needed funding for current capital construction projects at Chadron and Peru State Colleges.

Apr
2

Heineman approves $6.7 million for Armstrong project

The planned renovation and expansion of Chadron State College’s Armstrong Physical Education Building got a major boost Monday when Gov. Dave Heineman signed the main state budget bills that included $6.7 million for the facility.
Mar
30

Senior Art Show Now Showing!

The work of nine CSC art students in their senior thesis exhibit is currently on display in the Main Gallery of Memorial Hall.
Mar
26

Education's future is lecture topic

The Graves Lecture Series at Chadron State College continues this week with Dr. Bill Roweton’s presentation, “The Future of American Education: Some See It, Some Don’t.”
Mar
26

Community Chorus, Men's Ensemble performing Sunday

The Chadron Community Chorus and the Chadron State College Men’s Ensemble will present a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at the Chadron Arts Center.
Mar
20

Chadron bands joining for concert

About 200 student-instrumentalists will gather at Chadron State College this week for the combined concert of the Chadron State College Wind Symphony and the bands of Chadron High School and Chadron Middle School.
Mar
20

Bands to battle again at Student Center

The second annual Battle of the Bands at Chadron State College will be Friday, March 30, from 6-10 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom.

Mar
19

Wyoming professor planning trumpet recital

Dr. Scott Meredith, assistant professor of trumpet at the University of Wyoming, will present a solo trumpet recital Saturday, March 24, at Chadron State College. The free performance begins at 3 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center.
Mar
19

Release bringing array of talent

More than two dozen performers of local and national acclaim will gather at Chadron State College this weekend for Release, the annual show of music poetry and dance.
Mar
19

Rahman wins award for 'Bangladeshi Diaspora'

Dr. Shafiq Rahman, Chadron State College associate professor of communication arts, received the honor award from the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association for his book “The Bangladeshi Diaspora in the United States After 9/11: from Obscurity to High Visibility.”
Mar
19

Nine artists featured in senior show

The work of nine Chadron State College students will go on display in Memorial Hall this week for the spring senior art show. The seniors will celebrate the show’s opening with a public reception 4-6 p.m. Friday, March 23, in Memorial Hall.
Mar
19

Jazz Festival is today

Student-musicians from six school districts are on the Chadron State College campus today (Monday, March 19) for the CSC Jazz Festival and Workshop.
Mar
19

Honors recital showcases 12 musicians

Twelve outstanding Chadron State College student-musicians will perform during the music department’s Honors Recital on Sunday, March 25. The event will be at 3 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center. It is open to the public free of charge.
Mar
16

30th annual chess tournament is March 31

A chess tournament at Chadron State College is celebrating “the big three-o” this month.
Mar
15

Interviews of dean finalists under way

Chadron State College is in the process of interviewing finalists for the position of dean of teaching and learning.
Mar
15

Don Deselms dies at Veterans' Home

Don Deselms, who worked at Chadron State College 29 years and was one of the college’s top administrators for more than two decades, died Wednesday afternoon at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff. He was 83.
Mar
13

Professor speaking for Graves Series

The Social Work 435 class fundraiser will be at the Gordon American Legion Hall on Sunday, March 11, from 11a.m.-1 p.m. There will be food provided as a free will offering, with a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. The fundraiser will feature information booths covering different disabilities and guest speakers. The students have a goal of $10,000 to pay expenses of the conference, which will be Nov. 14 and is titled “Disabilities No More, Together We Will Explore-through Education, Services
Mar
13

Navy Band Sea Chanters bringing show to Chadron

The Navy Band Sea Chanters, the official chorus of the U.S. Navy, will perform at Chadron State College as part of the group’s national tour.
Mar
12

Students collecting items for time capsule

Chadron State College students have one more activity planned to mark the institution’s centennial, which was celebrated in 2011.
Mar
12

34 selected to RHOP

Thirty-four Nebraska high school students have been selected to enroll in the Rural Health Opportunities Program at Chadron State College beginning this fall.
Mar
8

Arboretum volunteers set schedule, plan seed swap

Volunteers of the Chadron State College Arboretum will swap seeds and learn best practices for packaging and sowing them during an event on campus this month. The second annual seed swap, the first of this year’s four events for the group, will be Saturday, March 17.
Mar
7

Social work class raising funds for disabilities conference

A Chadron State College social work class is raising funds for a disabilities awareness conference that it will host this fall.
Mar
7

Sandoz Conference set for September

The annual Mari Sandoz Heritage Society Conference has been set for Thursday and Friday, Sept. 27-28, on the campus of Chadron State College. This year’s conference theme is “Hostiles and Friendlies,” taken from the Sandoz book by the same title.
Mar
6

Student callers celebrate fundraising success

The Chadron State Foundation last week celebrated success of its annual phonathon and gave recognition to students who called alumni and other supporters in the annual effort.
Mar
1

Event set for teaching job candidates

Representatives of about 20 schools will be at Chadron State College on Friday, March 2, to meet potential teachers. The annual CSC Teacher Interview Day will be 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Student Center.
Mar
1

Cooking show returning to Memorial Hall

The Taste of Home Cooking Show, hosted by Double Q Country Radio, will be Friday, March 2, at Chadron State College’s Memorial Hall at 7 p.m.
Feb
29

Classes resume after Tuesday's weather closure

Chadron State College will reopen its campus today (Wednesday, Feb. 29) and classes will resume as scheduled.
Feb
28

Campus closes Tuesday because of ice

Chadron State College is immediately closing its campus today (Tuesday, Feb. 28) because of icy conditions. Classes are scheduled to resume Wednesday, but check back to this website for further updates.
Feb
24

President Park provides investigation update

Chadron State College President Dr. Janie Park on Friday provided an update regarding the investigation into possible NCAA violations by the institution’s football program.
Feb
23

Students attending AIPAC conference

Two members of the Chadron State College Student Senate will attend the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., March 3-6.
Feb
23

North to Alaska: Course sets sights on new frontiers

A group of 19 students and three faculty members of Chadron State College are leaving soon for a 10-day journey to “The Land of the Midnight Sun” to meet course requirements.
Feb
23

Child center director honored for distinguished service

Dr. Kim Madsen has coordinated many Early Childhood Conferences at Chadron State College, but this one had special significance to her.
Feb
23

Alumni Notes

Alumni Notes are collected from media reports and submissions to the Alumni Office.
Feb
21

National TRiO Day to be celebrated by Project Strive

Chadron State College on Friday, Feb. 24, will join a national effort to recognize a program that has served hundreds of CSC students in recent decades.
Feb
21

Music faculty performing Sunday

Chadron State College music educators will be in the spotlight during the faculty recital Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center. The free performance begins at 3 p.m.
Feb
20

Speaker bringing message of athletic excellence

John Underwood of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., a professional consultant who helps athletes reach their potential, will bring his message to Chadron on Wednesday, March 21.
Feb
20

Graves Series features faculty

The Reta King Library at Chadron State College will feature four faculty members in the Dorset Graves Lecture Series in coming weeks.
Feb
17

CSC Students attend Meet the Pros Conference 2012

Four CSC art/graphic design students, Kevin Kubo, Patrick Mooney, Daniel King, and Nichole Folchert, along with instructor, Mary Donahue, attended the 2012 Meet the Pros Conference sponsored by the Omaha chapter of the American Advertising Federation, Feb. 13-14.
Feb
16

Career Fair set for businesses, job-seekers

Businesses and students will have an opportunity to meet during an upcoming event at Chadron State College.
Feb
16

Alumni Notes

Alumni Notes are collected from media reports and submissions to the Alumni Office.
Feb
15

Meteorite found by professor to go in display

A large meteorite discovered near Bayard by the late Dr. Art Struempler while he was on the science faculty at Chadron State College will be the centerpiece of an exhibit that will open Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Cooper Gallery of Morrill Hall at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
Feb
13

Rodeo team fundraiser is March 2

The Chadron State College rodeo team’s annual Black Tie Calf Fry fundraiser will be Friday, March 2, at the Dawes County Fairgrounds Events Center beginning at 6 p.m.
Feb
13

Early Childhood Conference getting 'Ooey and Gooey'

The 23rd annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference will be Friday and Saturday, February 17-18 at the Chadron State College Student Center.
Feb
9

Bedbugs found in two rooms

Chadron State College has confirmed the presence of bedbugs in two residence hall rooms and is taking action to remove the pesky insects.
Feb
8

Alumni Notes

Alumni Notes are collected from media reports and submissions to the Alumni Office.
Feb
6

International flavor on tap for Food Tasting Party

International students of Chadron State College will again present an evening of cultural entertainment and ethnic cuisine to attendees of the annual Food Tasting Party. The event is set for Saturday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom.
Feb
6

'Adult Evening' aptly named

It may be the work of a famous children’s author, but this one’s not for the kids.
Feb
3

Education graduates leave $700,000 for scholarships

The Chadron State Foundation has received a large contribution from the estate of Ralph and Judith Hale, a couple who graduated from Chadron State College’s education program in the 1960s and later established careers in Las Vegas, Nev.
Feb
2

Eagle Open House set for high school students

High school students have a special opportunity to learn more about Chadron State College later this month.
Jan
30

Donald Ruleaux to receive Governor's Arts Award

Donald Ruleaux, a retired member of the Chadron State College art faculty, has been named a recipient of the biennial Governor’s Arts Awards. The awards will be presented Monday, April 2, at Lincoln.
Jan
25

'Buffalo Bill, New Orleans and Jazz' coming to Sandoz Center

It’s almost Mardi Gras season, and the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College will join the party by hosting a historical presentation in February.
Jan
24

Legislation would make Armstrong project a reality

If a bill passes the Nebraska State Legislature this session, Chadron State College will have the money needed to expand and renovate the Armstrong Physical Education Building.
Jan
24

International Food Tasting Party tickets go on sale

The Chadron State College International Club has begun selling tickets for its annual Food Tasting Party.
Jan
24

Early Childhood Conference coming in February

The 23rd annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference is set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18, at Chadron State College.
Jan
23

Foundation receives $400k from Chadron native

The Chadron State Foundation has received $400,000 from the estate of Helen Funkhouser, who graduated from the institution after being raised on Chadron’s Main Street in the early 1900s.
Jan
20

243 musicians selected for High Plains Festival

A total of 243 high school musicians have been selected to participate in the 40th annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival at Chadron State College’s Memorial Hall on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30-31.
Jan
19

Wildlife Club plans annual ice fishing tourney

The Chadron State College Wildlife Club is getting fired up for a cool event.
Jan
19

Busy Fall 2011 Semester

The Fall 2011 semester in the Art Department was once again action-packed. The annual High School Art Day took place on Mon., Nov. 7, 2011 with over 120 high school students from Bayard, Bridgeport, Chadron, Crawford, Gordon/Rushville, Hay Springs, Hemingford, Kimball, Mitchell, Morrill, Oelrichs, and Sioux County. Twenty-eight CSC art majors helped instructors give workshops in drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, photography, clay and other media.
Jan
17

Annual event will promote healthy living

A total of 55 businesses and organizations have signed up to present ways for people to improve their wellbeing during the Wellness for a Lifespan Health Fair at Chadron State College on Thursday, Jan. 19.
Jan
17

'Sleeping Beauty' coming to Memorial Hall

Chadron State College’s Nu Delta Alpha honor society for dance and the Consuming Fire Dance Theater will present the “Sleeping Beauty” ballet on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall. It is open to the public free of charge.
Jan
17

'Heaven is for Real' author to speak twice

Todd Burpo, author of the best-selling book “Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back,” has added a second presentation to his appearance at the Chadron State College Student Center ballroom Friday.
Jan
16

578 qualify for fall president's, dean's lists

Chadron State College has announced the names of 578 students who qualified for the institution's fall 2011 academic honors lists.
Jan
13

Martin Luther King walk is Monday

Chadron State College will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its annual march from downtown to campus Monday, Jan. 16.
Jan
13

Community Chorus convening for spring

The Community Chorus at Chadron State College will begin preparing for its spring concert in the coming week.
Jan
13

'Heaven is for Real' author to speak

Todd Burpo, author of the best-selling book “Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back,” will speak at the Chadron State College Student Center ballroom on Friday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Jan
12

Poetry champ returning for open mic event

Jovan Mays of Aurora, Colo., a Chadron State College graduate who performs as a member of the national champion Slam Nuba poetry team, will return to Chadron on Friday to help kick off this spring’s series of open mic events hosted by CSC’s chapter of the Sigma Tau Delta honor society.
Jan
12

CSC listed in top 5 for online education

A website that specializes in comparing institutions of higher education has listed Chadron State College among the top five non-profit online colleges and universities in the nation. The list was published this week by SR Education Group’s flagship site, Guide to Online Schools.
Jan
12

Bob Ross painting course is Saturday

A one-day course on the Chadron State College campus Saturday, Jan. 14, will focus on the painting style of the late Bob Ross, the artist who became popular on “The Joy of Painting” television series and popularized catch phrases such as “happy little trees.”
Jan
10

Spring enrollment up at CSC

Chadron State College began the spring semester this week with an enrollment increase.
Jan
5

Range students place in Wyoming

Chadron State College range management students placed high in competitions during the joint meeting of the Wyoming Section of the Society for Range Management and the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts as the fall 2011 semester was winding down.
Jan
4

Rob Corddry cancels Chadron show

Comedian Rob Corddry has canceled his upcoming appearance in Chadron State College’s Galaxy Series.