Construction era and continued enrollment increases highlight 2013 for CSC

An unprecedented amount of campus construction, over $30 million, is symbolic of the growth at Chadron State College in 2013.

CSC graduate receives honor

A Chadron State College graduate, Keri Mahaffey Homan, has been selected as Nebraska’s Outstanding New Principal of the Year for 2013-14.

CSC graduates advised to volunteer, continue learning and value sense of place

Steve Erwin, an executive in banking and trustee for the Chadron State Foundation, served as the Chadron State College undergraduate commencement speaker Friday.

Project Strive/TRiO names Student of the Month for December

Nicholle Lang, a senior from Scottsbluff majoring in elementary education, has been named the December 2013 Strive Student of the Month by Project Strive/TRiO.

Online MBA program receives praise from N.C. graduate

Scott Stephenson, of Willow Spring, N.C., earned his MBA from Chadron State College last week and said he could not be more pleased with his experience obtaining the degree.

Accreditation of Chadron State College business programs reaffirmed by ACBSP

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners has awarded Chadron State College reaffirmation of accreditation of its business programs.

Winter commencement plans set, 217 to graduate

Chadron State College commencement speakers this semester include current CSC English professor Kathy Bahr and former Chadron resident and distinguished service award recipient Steve Erwin.

Public relations majors present at regional conference

Chadron State College public relations majors Justy Bullington and Sam Parker presented at a recent American Advertising Federation-Black Hills summit. They reviewed their experience with organizing and promoting “The Big Event” service learning project at CSC in April of 2013.

Annual fall campaign raises over $175,000 for Chadron State Foundation

Volunteers raised $175,280 in the Chadron State Foundation annual fall campaign. Community chairmen, Senna Reeves and Jason Carnahan along with campus chairmen Rob Stack and Brent Bargen organized over 120 volunteers during the three-week campaign.

Student leaders take part in national conference

Seven members of the Chadron State College Student Senate Executive Board traveled to New Orleans for the National Center for Student Leadership conference Nov. 20-24.

Soil health expert speaks on campus

Gabe Brown, noted soil health advocate, spoke to about 75 area ag producers and 35 students at Chadron State College last month.

Foster parent campaign receives boost from social work class

Local professionals invested in the well-being of area children met this week with Chadron State College social work students to review a comprehensive awareness program developed by the students to assist in recruiting more foster parents.

Coffee Agriculture Pavilion opens

Substantial completion has been reached in the Coffee Agriculture Pavilion portion or Phase I of the Rangeland Complex.

Scholarly projects to be highlighted in new symposium

Chadron State College is preparing for its first semi-annual symposium, “The Meeting of the Minds.” The showcase of students’ scholarly posters and presentations will take place on the second floor of the Reta E. King library 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Dec. 3 – 5.

Nebraska State College System announces Counseling Excellence Award

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Nebraska State College System has named Fran Hassler the eighth NSCS Counseling Excellence Award recipient. Hassler, who has been the guidance counselor at Ponca High School since 1995, served as a home economics teacher at PHS prior to becoming a guidance counselor.

CSC geoscience students attend back-to-back conferences

A group of Chadron State College faculty and students attended the Geological Society of America recently in Denver. A smaller group traveled on the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in Los Angeles.

Music students attend valuable conference

Dr. Jim Margetts recently led the group of piano students to a national conference with two days devoted to collegiate-level piano students

Role play exercise helps future social workers think on their feet

The common expression that we learn by doing was evident this semester, when students in an introductory social work class taught by Rich Kenney, assistant professor in counseling, psychology and social work, were thrust into the role that they will one day fill as professional social workers – that of assisting a client.

Senior art majors display 'The Altered World'

The Chadron State College senior thesis art show “The Altered World” featuring the work of Patrick Mooney and Conor McGhehey opens Nov. 20 in the Memroial Hall Main Gallery.

International Friends of CSC debuts

As the number of international students at Chadron State College steadily grows, the CSC Office of International Education has created a new host family program called International Friends of CSC.

Noted soil health advocate to speak on campus

The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition and UNL Extension are hosting Gabe Brown, noted soil health advocate Nov. 21 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. MST at the Chadron State College Student Center.

Native American event comes to campus

A cultural event designed to help the campus community learn more about the Native American culture is set for Nov. 22. It is sponsored by the Chadron State College Diversity Committee, the Native American Club and Resident Life Association.

Tree recovery plan underway

A multi-year plan is in place for tree recovery at Chadron State College due to damage caused by Winter Storm Atlas.

CSC students compete in regional flag football tourney

A Chadron State College men’s flag football team gained some experience and returned home with know-how to improve their game after participating in a regional flag football tournament in Lincoln earlier this month.

CSC faculty member discusses Mexico's level and type of democracy

Dr. Robert Knight, associate professor and chair of the Communication and Social Sciences Department, shared his expertise regarding the development of democracy in Mexico during the final Graves Lecture of the semester.

Veterans' invisible wounds discussed at PTSD conference

Military veterans, mental health professionals, representatives of various government and private agencies came together to discuss and learn more about the many facets of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at a professional conference hosted on the Chadron State College campus this week.

Art Day showcases CSC program

Area high school students learned about new techniques, tools and media during CSC Art Day.

Oklahoma death row exoneree to speak at CSC

Death row exoneree Curtis McCarty will speak Nov. 18 on the campus of Chadron State College, recounting his two decades on Oklahoma’s death row for a crime he didn’t commit.

International Education Week events underway

The Chadron State College Office of International Education and the International Club are hosting various events to recognize International Education Week Nov.11-15.

CSC Veterans Day ceremony includes announcement of local VFW endowed scholarship

Veterans were honored with a ceremony at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center today.

Story of Northern Cheyenne, in their own words, on display at Sandoz Center

The exhibition, “Coming Home: The Northern Cheyenne Odyssey,” will be on display at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage at Chadron State College until Dec. 20.

Professional Social Work Class to host Nov. 13 post-traumatic stress disorder conference

The Professional Social Work Class 435 will host a post-traumatic stress disorder conference Nov. 13 in the Student Center Ballroom from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

CSC students begin field study of swift fox

Chadron State College, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, has begun an effort to document the current distribution and abundance of the swift fox.

Advising Week deemed a success

Advising Week, Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, was a new effort intended to encourage Chadron State College on-campus undergraduate students to meet their academic advisors and build their spring 2014 class schedules.

Goat tiers lead CSC rodeo team to high regional ranking this fall

Led by the top three goat tiers in the region, the Chadron State College cowgirls are second in the team standings in the Central Rocky Mountain Region at the halfway point in the 2013-14 competition.

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NCAA announces public infractions report related to the Chadron State athletic program

LINCOLN – The NCAA announced its public infractions report against Chadron State College and its football program Wednesday.

Area children to learn about cultures through CSC story theatre

Preparations are underway for the annual Chadron State College Children’s Theatre Workshop entitled “The World by the Tale.”

Faculty recital coming up Nov. 17

Dr. Una Taylor, Chadron State College music faculty member and department chair, will be presenting a vocal recital Nov. 17 at 3 p.m.

Dynamic father and son piano duo comes to campus Tuesday

Ryan & Ryan is a dynamic father-son piano duo that blends classic and contemporary music into an enthralling concert experience.

CSC vocal concerts announced

Several fall choral concerts are scheduled by the Chadron State College music department.

New faculty in Military Science and Leadership program

Changes are taking place in the Chadron State College Army ROTC program which started in the fall of 2008 with six cadets and now has 34. The goal of the program is to achieve and maintain an enrollment of 40 and commission six Second Lieutenants each year.

Forgiveness topic of latest Graves Lecture

Brad Wilburn, Chadron State College associate professor of English and humanities, spoke about the connections between forgiveness, reconciliation and moral improvement during the latest Graves Lecture. The lecture can be viewed online on the CSC YouTube channel.

Faculty member speaks about Rotary experience in Brazil

Dr. Jesse Sealey, assistant professor of education, spoke to the Chadron Rotary International group recently about his Group Study Exchange experience in Brazil this past summer. A main focus of the Rotary trip was to tour various schools.

CSC students attend state college leadership conference

A group of 12 Chadron State College students, Dr. Jamie Wada and Chris Green recently attended a Nebraska State College Leadership Conference hosted by Peru State College.

Arts advocacy speaker visits campus as guest of FYI class

Marian Fey, director of Nebraskans for the Arts, spoke on the Chadron State College campus recently as a guest of the FYI 169S class, "Without the Arts, You're Only Half a Brain" taught by Dr. Sandy Schaefer and Mary Donahue.

Chadron State Foundation receives all-time largest gift from Chicoine Trust

The generosity of a long-time Chadron State College supporter, the late Vernon P. Chicoine, will continue to strengthen Chadron State College and benefit its students.

Brad Wilburn to speak at Graves Lecture Series

The featured Graves Lecture Series speaker tonight is Dr. Brad Wilburn, an associate professor in English and humanities.

Students assist in post-Atlas cleanup

Chadron State College students have been busy assisting both community residents and working on campus picking up broken trees branches left by Winter Storm Atlas.

New effort aims to help students register

A first-time event called Advising Week will begin Oct. 28 and run through Nov. 1 for on-campus undergraduate students who are not registered for spring.

CSC block students attend Projects WILD and WET training

Elementary regional block students from the Chadron State College education department recently had the chance to obtain new ideas on how to incorporate wildlife and nature into their science lessons as well as across the curriculum.

Two CSC social work majors earn place in national poetry anthology

Poetry by Chadron State College social work majors Kelli May Wilson of Elm Springs, South Dakota, and Stormy Lower of Henry, Nebraska, has placed high enough in a national contest to be included in the University of Iowa School of Social Work anthology.

Music department plans fall instrumental concerts

Several fall instrumental concerts are scheduled by the Chadron State College music department.

Volunteer fundraising effort begins

The Chadron State Foundation recently held a luncheon to kick off their annual fall fundraising effort.

Chadron State Upward Bound students visit Chicago for a leadership conference

Seven Chadron State College Upward Bound students and three UB staff members attended the Mid-America Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel Pre-College Student Leadership Conference in Chicago, Ill. Oct. 9-13.

Former CSC student receives notable nursing scholarship

Sydney Holmes, formerly Sydney VanDiest, who attended the pre-nursing RHOP program at Chadron State College from 2011-2013 has received the Nurse Corps Scholarship from Health Resources & Services Administration.

Franz Boas Papers addressed in most recent Graves lecture

Matthew Bokovoy was the featured guest speaker during the Graves Lecture Series last week. The program can be seen on the CSC YouTube channel.

Winter Storm Atlas collides with Heroes Homecoming

Winter Storm Atlas caused a number of inconveniences and changed plans for the Chadron State College Heroes Homecoming.

Students encouraged to consider rare opportunity to visit Cuba in 2014

Dr. T. Smith, assistant professor of history, Dr. Deane Tucker, professor of English and humanities, Tamsyn Carey, project director with market development, and Heather Crofutt, START advisor, met recently with a group of students interested in a Chadron State College trip to Cuba in May of 2014.

Holocaust survivor shares his story on campus

Holocaust survivor Jack Adler shared his story with a large group at Chadron State College this week.

CSC graduate receives second Horatio Alger Scholarship

Jacob Zitterkopf knows about adversity. The third-year dental student, president of the Class of 2015 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Dentistry, is one of only nine postgraduate students nationwide to receive the Horatio Alger Association's Dennis R. Washington Achievement Graduate Scholarship.

Record-setting projectile point found during FYI trip to Hudson-Meng

While a group of Chadron State College students was studying recently at the Hudson-Meng Education and Research Center north of Crawford, Forest Service ranger Kathleen Hanson spotted a projectile point which is thought to be the best archaeological find at Hudson-Meng in at least 10 years.

FYI class hosts inspirational speaker on campus

Mary Kay Mueller, internationally renowned inspirational lecturer, spoke to Chadron State College students last week about the power of positive thinking.

Saturday night "Underpants" cancelled

Chadron State College theater director Director Roger Mays has announced that there will not be a production of "The Underpants" tonight.

Reunion cancelled

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Formal homecoming dance rescheduled for tonight

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CSC homecoming honorees luncheon cancelled

The Chadron State College homecoming alumni award recipients luncheon, originally scheduled for 11 a.m. today, has been cancelled due to severe winter weather conditions.

Weather forces cancellation of Friday's "Underpants"

The CSC theatrical production "Underpants" is being cancelled tonight.

Piano concert cancelled

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Heroes Homecoming parade cancelled due to weather

Chadron State College President Randy Rhine has announced that the 2013 homecoming parade will be canceled due to concerns over the Friday severe winter weather conditions being experienced and expected to continue throughout the day and early Saturday.

CSC campus closes

The Chadron State College campus will be closing effective immediately due to conditions created by the winter storm. Offices will be closing and classes are cancelled.

Chadron State Foundation plans to hold annual dinner tonight

Plans are to continue with the annual Chadron State Foundation dinner scheduled for this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center.

Forecast causes reconsideration of homecoming parade, 5K postponement

Due to safety concerns triggered by winter weather warnings issued for the Chadron area, student, faculty and staff representatives from the Homecoming Committee met with CSC president Randy Rhine early Thursday afternoon to review homecoming events scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

Spanish keyboard aficionado to perform on campus Friday

Dr. Susanne Skyrm will perform a program of Spanish and Latin American piano music Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Mari Sandoz Center on the Chadron State College campus. The program is free and open to the public. It will also be available via live streaming.

CSC to honor five graduates during Homecoming

Chadron State College will present Distinguished Alumni Awards to four graduates who have excelled in their chosen professions during homecoming Oct. 5. In addition, a Distinguished Young Alumni Award will be presented.

Aging Colorado blue spruce assessed during Greener Nebraska Towns event

More than 30 landscape, water, and plant care professionals attended the Greener Nebraska Towns gathering in Chadron recently.

Sandoz Society Conference addresses drought

University of Montana history professor Dan Louie Flores presented the fourth annual Pilster Great Plains Lecture to open the annual Mari Sandoz Heritage Society conference last Thursday.

High Rise elevator replacement begins

A construction crane was stretched above the Chadron State College High Rise for about three hours Tuesday marking the start of a 10-12 week replacement process involving both elevators in the 11-story residence hall.

Heroes Homecoming preparations are underway

Preparations for Chadron State College’s Heroes Homecoming are building with a number of events leading up to the Oct. 5 football game against Adams State with a 1:30 p.m. start.

Two CSC faculty participate in prestigious study

Two Chadron State College faculty members have had a rare opportunity to step into the shoes of a student taking the Praxis I and Praxis II exams and then take a step further and advise the producers of the test about the effectiveness of the questions.

Social work major at CSC receives statewide honor

A social work major at Chadron State College, Dani Grothe, received an impressive undergraduate scholarship offered by the Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Drought in the Great Plains to be topic of Sandoz Society conference

A University of Montana history professor will discuss “Empires of the Sun: Big History and the High Plains” during the fourth annual Pilster Great Plains Lecture Series at the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society’s annual conference at Chadron State College Sept. 26 and 27.

'Underpants' is first CSC theater production of the season

The first Chadron State College theater production of the year, “Underpants”, is scheduled for performances Oct. 3-6. The Steve Martin adaptation of the 1910 German farce by Carl Sternheim is hailed by the New York daily News as a “hilarious, over-the-top farce.”

Tree proponents and experts meet in Chadron

An all-day conference in Chadron Sept. 25 aims to help communities improve their planted landscapes. The Greener Nebraska Towns and ReTree Nebraska event includes presentations, demonstrations and tours.

Library Learning Commons celebrates its open house

The Reta E. King Library staff, along with the college administration, is transforming the library into a learning commons area which will address student and faculty needs by bringing together technology, tutoring, content and services in an upgraded physical space that provides an engaging, collaborative environment, according to Shawn Hartman, outreach librarian.

Sheridan, Wyo. native named Miss CSC Rodeo

Bailey McLean, an 18 year old Chadron State College freshman from Sheridan, Wyo., was crowned 2013 Miss Chadron State College Rodeo Sept. 20.

Six families receive CSC Family Tree Awards

Six families with long-standing ties to Chadron State College were recognized by receiving the institution’s Family Tree Award Saturday. Families with three or more generations that have attended the institution are eligible for the award.

Students to study at-risk swift fox

Chadron State College, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, has begun an effort to document the occurrence of swift foxes and identify the anthropogenic and ecological factors that limit their distribution. The swift fox has been identified as a Tier 1 at-risk species.

Power restored to campus

Electrical power was restored to the Chadron State College campus about 12:20 p.m. Monday.

CSC Family Day events planned for many ages and interests

Chadron State College is gearing up for one of its busiest weekends of the year, as students’ relatives travel to campus for the annual Family Day festivities.

Governor proclaims October as Nebraska State College System Month

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

Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Board meets on campus Sept. 17

The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation board will be meeting on the Chadron State College campus Sept. 17. Foundation board president Loretta Hamilton, of Thedford, said the group is looking forward to touring the Coffee Agriculture Pavilion, which is now in the final stages of construction.

Gochnauer gift to help math and science majors

Students studying math or science at Chadron State College will benefit from a gift of more than $500,000 by Richard Gochnauer who attended CSC 1955-57. He lived at the Prairie Pines Lodge in Chadron before passing away in April of 2012.

CSC gains Military Friendly status for 2014

Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Chadron State College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.

Greener Nebraska Towns Sept. 25 event includes stops at CSC

An all-day conference in Chadron Sept. 25 aims to help communities improve their planted landscapes. The Greener Nebraska Towns and ReTree Nebraska event includes presentations, demonstrations and tours.

Eagle Open House and Health Professions Showcase planned for Oct. 16

Planning underway for Big Event 2014

Big Event planning is underway for the spring of 2014. Staff, interns, and Intro to Public Relations students from the Communications department have already entered the development process.

Phase II Rangeland Complex financing approved

The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees met in Chadron Friday and approved bonding which will finance Phase II of the Chadron State College Rangeland Complex. The bonds will be issued in late November and will be paid off by the State of Nebraska over eight years.

CSC rodeo queen applications now available

The 2013 Miss Chadron State College Rodeo pageant will take place Sept. 18-20 in conjunction with the annual CSC rodeo. Entries, including photos, must be submitted in person no later than 4 p.m. Sept. 13 to the CSC Conferencing Office in the CSC Student Center between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Tallmon gift to benefit CSC music students

Jerry Tallmon loved to sing and he loved his years in the Chadron State College music program. Both of these passions will benefit from a $14,463 life insurance gift from Tallmon, who died in 2012. The gift will be used for music scholarships for CSC students.

NSCS board meets on campus

The Nebraska State College Board of Trustees is meeting Sept. 5-6 on the Chadron State College campus.

CSC student hunts in Africa prior to cracking the books

Thanks to modern technology that can keep students connected with their classes even when they aren’t on campus, a Chadron State College coed was able to accompany her parents on a hunting trip to Africa during the first two weeks of the school year.

Public health doctor: 'Climate change and health issues linked'

The Chadron State College department of Physical and Life Sciences, the Health Professions program and the Geoscience program are co-sponsoring a presentation by public health physician Dr. Wendy Ring on Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. in the CSC Student Center ballroom.

Forts of Nebraska presentation on campus Sept. 18

Speaker Jeff Barnes will present “Forts of Nebraska” on Sept. 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College.

Language classes offered by international students

Jorge Flores, Sophia Zhang and Arby Ghemari are international students and international club members at Chadron State College who are volunteering to teach their fellow students, faculty, staff or community residents a new language. All classes will take place in room 110 of the Reta E. King Library on campus. They are free and seats are limited.

Public health doctor to speak on health effects of climate change

The Chadron State College department of Physical and Life Sciences, the Health Professions program and the Geoscience program are co-sponsoring a presentation by public health physician Dr. Wendy Ring on Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. in the CSC Student Center ballroom.

Drought in the Great Plains to be topic of Sandoz Society conference

Profile of incoming class highlighted

The incoming class this fall at Chadron State College is comprised of 461 freshmen, 169 transfers and 118 graduate students. These numbers reflect an increase of 38 freshmen from last October and a slight decrease of nine in transfer students.

New countries represented on campus this fall

Ten new international students are enrolled at Chadron State College this fall and some hail from countries not previously represented at CSC.

Hypnotist: College decisions can make or break future plans

As he unfolded a six-foot ladder from a small black bag Sunday night, Rob Hackenson Jr. told students gathered in the Chadron State College Student Center Ballroom that significant decisions made during college can affect the remainder of their lives.

Library morphs into learning commons

The Reta E. King Library staff, along with the college administration, is transforming the library into a learning commons area which will address student and faculty needs by bringing together technology, tutoring, content and services in an upgraded physical space that provides an engaging, collaborative environment, according to Shawn Hartman, outreach librarian.

New faculty arrive on campus

As the academic year commences, a few new faces are joining the faculty at Chadron State College.

Microbiology students to help in Yale's search for new antibiotics

Dr. Ann Buchmann will be implementing techniques in her microbiology labs at Chadron State College which she learned at Yale University this summer through the Small World Initiative.

Chadron State College appeared before NCAA Committee on Infractions

Chadron State College appeared before the NCAA Committee on Infractions in Indianapolis Aug. 9 to discuss the investigation of rules violations in the college’s athletic program.

Sandoz Center to host Brothers Grimm exhibit

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center and the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida in Gainesville will present an exhibition entitled “Grimm Changes: from folk tales to fairy tales” Aug. 21 through Oct. 11 at the Sandoz Center.

Campus mourns student death

Zack Muma, 19, son of Crystal Gibson, of Chadron, and Lee Muma, of Chadron, died Aug. 7 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

Virginia Coffee services are this weekend

Services for one of western Nebraska’s leading citizens, Virginia Coffee of Harrison, will be this weekend in that community. A wake service will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church and the funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church.

Dorset Graves' Series announced

The schedule for the fall 2013 Dorset Graves’ Library Lecture Series has been announced by Shawn Hartman, assistant director of public services at the Reta E. King Library.

New students to arrive Aug. 15 for Orientation

Plans are set for an eventful and informative New Student Orientation at Chadron State College. “How to” sessions and activities highlight the schedule for Aug. 15 and 16.

CSC ranked among Nebraska colleges for lifetime ROI

Chadron State College has been ranked a top college in Nebraska for return on investment by AffordableCollegesonline.org.

CSC brings back rodeo queen contest

On Sept. 21, a Miss CSC Rodeo will be crowned for the first time in nearly 40 years.

CSC becomes first Nebraska Partner Institution with HACU

Chadron State College has become the only institution of higher education in Nebraska to be affiliated with Hispanic Association of College & Universities.

Gnomes passport program to acquaint students with campus and community

The Chadron State College Office of Student Activities is planning a passport program entitled “Where’s The Gnome?” to encourage students to become familiar with businesses in Chadron and the surrounding area plus offices on campus.

NPAC boasts 19 new cardio machines

Nineteen new pieces of cardio equipment have arrived in the Nelson Physical Activity Center Cardio Room this summer. These additions bring the total number of cardio pieces to 23.

Geography educators gather on campus

Over 20 members of the Geographic Educators of Nebraska, including several Chadron State College alumni, gathered on campus this week for summer training.

Sandoz Center included in Nebraska Passport program

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center on the Chadron State College campus is featured in the 2013 Nebraska Tourism Commission Passport program.

Fourth registration session takes place this week

Prospective Chadron State College students are on campus today for the final 2013 registration session.

CSC ranks 43rd nationally in number of teaching degrees offered

According to a list showing colleges and universities with the widest range of education degree programs, Chadron State College ranks 43rd nationally with 45 different programs available.

Several major roofing projects underway on campus

Multiple roofing projects funded by revenue bonds are taking place on campus this summer. Twin City Roofing of Scottsbluff was the successful bidder for all of the projects, according to Blair Brennan, coordinator of physical facilities.

CSC Dining Service's Tracy Shuck promoted

Creative Dining Services has announced that Tracy Shuck has been promoted to Resident Operations Director. In this role, Shuck will continue to serve as the head of Chadron State Dining Services and will continue to have his office at CSC.

Tuition remains unchanged at CSC

LINCOLN, Neb. - On-campus students at Nebraska's three state colleges in Peru, Wayne and Chadron will pay no more in tuition next year than they did this year after the leaders of those colleges approved a tuition freeze for the 2013-14 school year on Tuesday.

Suarez, Bieganski elected to Nebraska State College System board leadership

LINCOLN, Neb. - Michelle Suarez was elected chair of the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees at its June Board meeting. Suarez joined the board in 2007 to fill the unexpired term of Willa Kosman of Scottsbluff. Suarez was reappointed to a six-year term by Governor Heineman in 2009.

Second registration takes place

About 100 prospective Chadron State College students from several states are signed up to attend the on-campus registration session taking place today. About 85 students attend the June 12 session.

Office 365 pilot participants needed

CSC team places 6th at national finals rodeo

Although there was just two of them and both were in the same event, the Chadron State College women tied for sixth place in their team standings at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper last week.

Yagil joins Nebraska State College System office

LINCOLN, Neb. - Chancellor Stan Carpenter announced that Oren Yagil of Lincoln will join the staff in the Nebraska State College System Office. He will begin his duties as vice chancellor for academic planning and partnerships on August 5.

CSC grad writes children's book about a tractor

Proving once again that you can take the boy off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the boy, Ken Hinman has written a children’s book about “Jimmy John,” the John Deere tractor that his father purchased when Ken was a youth.

Tierney finishes third in goat tying at national rodeo

Chadron State College cowgirl Amy Tierney finished third in the goat tying at the College National Finals Rodeo, which ended its week-long run in Casper on Saturday night.

Two CSC goat tiers are among top four entering finals tonight

Two Chadron State College cowgirls will be among the four entries with the fastest cumulative times going in the last go-round of the goat tying at the College National Finals Rodeo tonight in Casper.

Tierney does well again in goat tying; Winchell is up tonight

Chadron State College senior Amy Tierney of Oral and Hot Springs, S.D., continued to excel in the goat tying Thursday night at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper.

CSC cowgirls solid in goat tying; McAdow misses third calf

After doing extremely well through the first two go-rounds of the tie down roping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, the bid by Chadron State College cowboy Mitch McAdow to reach the finals ended Tuesday night when he failed to catch his calf.

Rifle and Quill Foundation approved

CSC national rodeo contestants perform well Monday

Chadron State College contestants did well Monday as the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper hit full stride.

Writers advised to pay special attention to setting

Author Jonis Agee speaking at the recent Story Catcher Writing Workshop and Festival at Chadron State College, said, "The setting in fiction writing actually becomes a character many times. Specific details are best and I try to write about places I know. Some writers make the mistake of trying to generalize or else they skip doing the necessary research to get to know their setting," she said.

June registration sessions to set records

Over 100 prospective Chadron State College students from six states plan to attend the June 12 on-campus registration session. This is a much higher number than typical for past years, according to Lisa Stein, interim director of Admissions.

Taste of college starts this week for high school students in Upward Bound

Thirty high school students from Chadron, Crawford, Alliance, and Gordon/Rushville began their four-week Upward Bound Summer Program Monday.

CSC earns education accreditation renewal

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education assessment team recently renewed accreditation for Chadron State College’s education program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

36th London Trip is a success

The 36th Chadron State College London Trip has been called a success by participating faculty and staff.

Three justice studies graduates accepted to law school

Dr. Lisette Leesch, associate professor and department chair for Justice Studies, announced that three Chadron State College justice studies graduates have been accepted to law school for the upcoming academic year. They are Nathaniel Martens, Washburn University School of Law, Topeka Kan.; David Soule, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Penn. and Daniel Edmonston, Jr., Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Fla.

Office 365 coming to faculty and staff

This fall, Chadron State College faculty and staff will have Office 365, a cloud-based suite including email, a collaboration tool called SharePoint Online and a desktop video conferencing tool named Lync.

586 qualify for spring president's, dean's lists

Chadron State College has announced the names of 586 students who qualified for the institution's spring 2013 academic honors lists.

Campus landscaping areas continue to grow

Chadron’s tough growing conditions threaten and claim many young plants. Some, however, are fortunate enough to live on the Chadron State College campus and receive extra doses of care and attention.

Story Catcher Writing Workshop and Festival begins May 28

Learning how to preserve written family history and regional farm or ranch stories will highlight the Story Catcher Writing Workshop and Festival at the Chadron State College Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center May 28 through May 31.

Chadron State grads good fit with Cabela's corporate

Many Chadron State College graduates have found employment at the world headquarters of Cabela’s in Sidney over the years.

Recent graduate wins regional photography award

Recent Chadron State College graduate T. J. Thomson, Golden, Colo., was announced as the winning Great Plains Student Photographer of the Year Friday during the 2013 Great Plains Journalism Awards at the historic Mayo Hotel in downtown Tulsa, Okla.

Student group brings awareness to Burma

The Chadron State College chapter of Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship recently partnered with an organization called Venture Expeditions to bring awareness to social injustices in the country of Burma.

Pre-vet students experience high-impact learning

Two Chadron State College pre-veterinary science students, Kara Sutphen, a sophomore, and Mara Seifer, a junior, took the initiative to research a common problem for beef producers in the region - internal parasites.

Students to blog from London

Nine Chadron State College students majoring in justice studies will be blogging their London Trip experiences this month. Dr. Tracy Nobiling, professor, will be accompanying a total of 13 students majoring in justice studies on the trip from May 12 through May 25. Dr. Don King, professor and department chair, and Dr. Patti Blundell, professor, will be accompanying 14 education students on the same trip.

Plant bed spruces up Burkhiser

About 600 native shrubs and 120 bunch grasses have been planted on the west-facing slope of the Burkhiser building over the past few weeks. The 11,000 square-foot plant bed was mulched with special shredded and chipped pine. The plants will be watered, in part, by snow and rain runoff captured in a 3,500-gallon cistern inside Burkhiser.

Health professionals, CSC pre-med students en route to Jamaica

Accompanied by several professionals, nearly 20 Chadron State College health professions students flew out of Denver early Thursday morning en route to Falmouth, Jamaica, on a medical mission trip.

CSC Dining earns top regional award

Chadron State Dining Services has been named an Operator of the Year by Brakebush Brothers, Inc., supplier of the Squawkers chicken products carried at CSC since the summer of 2012.

Ivy Day royalty crowned, Platinum Eagles awarded

Bryce Harrington, son of Kim Harrington, Grand Island, Neb. and Keanna Gross, daughter of John and Peggy Gross, Ainsworth, Neb. were named as the 2013 Chadron State College Ivy Day King and Queen tonight at the annual ceremony co-sponsored by the Blue Key and Cardinal Key honor societies.

CSC graduates encouraged to learn from adversity

Seventy-three graduate students from nine states and three foreign countries earned degrees in Chadron State College’s 8 a.m. commencement service while 252 students from 15 states and Canada were honored during the 10 a.m. undergraduate service. Video of the events will be available online next week on the CSC YouTube channel at: youtube.com/chadronstatecollege.

Planned outage on campus May 10

Chadron State College Chief Information Officer, Ann Burk, announced Monday that the CSC Data Center will be powered down on May 10 from 7:30 a.m. through approximately 10:30 a.m. MDT.

Commencement planned for May 4

Chadron State College's spring commencement graduate ceremony will take place at 8 a.m. in Memorial Hall and the undergraduate commencement service will be at 10 a.m. in Armstrong Gymnasium. Ivy Day honors were conferred May 3.

Homecoming theme: 'Heroes Homecoming'

The Chadron State College Homecoming Committee has chosen the theme of “Heroes Homecoming” for the Oct. 5 CSC football game against Adams State. Committee chairman Dr. Rick Koza said he feels the theme will encourage a wide array of approaches in parade floats, bed sheet posters and other spontaneous art.

Dr. Randy Rhine inaugurated as president of Chadron State College

LINCOLN, Neb. - Dr. Randy Rhine was inaugurated as the 11th president of Chadron State College during an afternoon ceremony on the CSC campus April 26. Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter said that those in attendance were witnessing one of the system’s most important events.

CSC leads in water capture planning

The two major construction sites on the east side of the Chadron State College campus provide an opportunity for progressive water conservation planning by CSC Coordinator of Physical Facilities, Blair Brennan and Campus Horticulturist, Lucinda Mays.

Sun shines on Rhine inauguration

Temperatures around 70 made for an enjoyable inauguration day as the Nebraska State College System officially invested Dr. Randy Rhine as the 11th president of Chadron State College at the 3 p.m. inauguration ceremony in Chadron Friday.

Inauguration festivities underway

Inauguration festivities leading up to the 3 p.m. April 26 investiture of Dr. Randy Rhine as the 11th president of Chadron State College began Thursday amid bright green lawns fed by recent moisture.

Exchange student escaped from Taliban

As a 17-year-old student living in Swat, Pakistan, Ashraf Khan experienced a very dangerous turn in his life one day in 2007 when he was walking home from school as usual.

CSC music professor is Nebraska State College System Teaching Excellence recipient

LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Sandy Schaefer, professor of music at Chadron State College as the 2013 NSCS Teaching Excellence Award honoree. At the CSC annual faculty/staff recognition ceremony Tuesday night on campus Schaefer was honored as the CSC Teaching Excellence honoree, which qualified him as a finalist for the NSCS Teaching Excellence Award.

CSC faculty/staff receive recognition

Reminiscing and sharing plans for retirement were on the agenda Tuesday evening as Chadron State College faculty and staff gathered for their annual recognition program.

Chadron Community Band and CSC Wind Symphony to perform April 28

The CSC Wind Symphony concert will take place April 28 at 3 p.m. in Memorial Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. The Chadron Community Concert Band will open the event by performing the Emperata Overture, West Side Story, Ghost Train, and Suite No. 1 in Eb for Military Band.

The Big Event is a smashing success

“The Chadron State College volunteers in The Big Event quickly finished work that would have taken us hours and hours,” Dr. Kristi Johnson said of the service offered to the Ridgeview Bible Church April 20.

FCS professor retires

Dr. Norma Nealeigh, Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences, has announced her retirement. She arrived at Chadron State College in the fall of 1994. She served as the Applied Sciences department chair for 11 of the last 19 years, president of the CSC Faculty Senate in 2004-2005 and secretary from 1997-2003. She has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses, and was the CSC commencement speaker for graduate ceremonies in May 2011.

Exchange students volunteer to teach French

Exchange students Ferhat Imarazen from Algeria, Salah Eddine from Morocco and Nikolay Harutyunyan from Armenia had an idea when this semester started. They wanted to teach other Chadron State College students how to speak French. Imarazen said, “Nik was the one who really insisted and made it come true even though none of us had taught French before.”

CSC's The Eagle newspaper repeats as top winner in state

For the third consecutive year, The Eagle, the Chadron State College student newspaper, captured "Best in Overall Excellence" in the Newspaper Division of the Nebraska Collegiate Media Association's Golden Leaf Awards. The victory came Saturday at the association's annual conference, hosted by Doane College, Crete.

CSC Health Professions students accepted to professional programs

At their honors banquet on campus this week, 18 Chadron State College students were recognized for accomplishing their Health Professions studies at CSC and acceptance into professional schools. Director of Health Professions and RHOP, Jill Mack said she was extremely proud of the accomplishments of the students and is confident they will represent CSC well in their future endeavors.

Campus Arboretum Volunteers to plant shrubs and bunch grasses April 27

Chadron State College Campus Arboretum Volunteers and several student service groups will meet April 27 at 9 a.m. at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. Lucinda Mays, CSC horticulturist will present a mini lesson covering design considerations and answering questions about plant spacing.

Annual "Nearly Naked Mile" to raise funds for charity

Chadron State College student organizers of this year's Nearly Naked Mile April 25 anticipate that more articles of clothing will be donated than the 2,000 items collected in 2012 during the first annual race.

Jazz concert slated for April 23

Jazz numbers from artists as diverse as Sting, Sondheim, the Jackson Five and Count Basie will be performed by Chadron State College student vocalists April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

Jazz evening slated for April 23

Jazz numbers from artists as diverse as Sting, Sondheim, the Jackson Five and Count Basie will be performed by Chadron State College student vocalists April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

CSC receives $500,000 gift

The Chadron State Foundation received a $500,000 scholarship gift from Frances Hess Richards this week, according to Connie Rasmussen, executive director of the foundation. The gift will be added to the existing endowed scholarship established by Frances and her late husband, Wilber “Eby” Richards in 1995.

Community Band and CSC Wind Symphony to perform April 28

The Chadron State College Wind Symphony Concert will take place April 28 at 3 p.m. in Memorial Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. The Chadron Community Concert Band will open the event by performing the Emperata Overture, West Side Story, Ghost Train, and Suite No. 1 in Eb for Military Band.

Campus cell phone tour debuts for inauguration

“Please press 1 for Sparks Hall.” A message like this may be similar to those heard by future visitors to Chadron State College when they use their cell phones to dial a special web-based phone service providing self-guided tours of campus. Sarah Polak, Director of the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center, wrote a proposal for the service which will be implemented through multiple phases.

Almost, Maine: Romantic comedy touched by magic runs through Sunday

Magic and humor on a clear, moonless evening in the middle of winter are featured in the Chadron State College theater department production, “Almost, Maine” running through April 18-21.

Over 400 volunteers to help with The Big Event

Organizers of “The Big Event,” a student-led community service project April 20 met Tuesday night to finalize their plans.The Big Event will focus on giving back to the community of Chadron for their continual support of Chadron State College throughout the years, according to Shaunda French, CSC assistant professor of communication.

On-Campus Registration session complete

About 20 incoming Chadron State College students and their families from Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, Montana, New York, Wyoming and South Dakota attended the first On-Campus Registration session of 2013 this week. The number was less than half the anticipated number due to winter storms and unsafe travel conditions in the region.

Nebraska State College System luncheon honors scholarship recipients

LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska State College System hosted a number of Nebraska high school seniors at a scholarship luncheon April 12 in Lincoln, Neb.

Faculty/staff recognition date rescheduled

The annual Chadron State College Faculty/Staff Recognition ceremony which was originally scheduled for April 9 has been rescheduled to April 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Faculty and staff who wish to attend the buffet should RSVP to Pam Anderson by April 16 for themselves and their spouse or guest.

Campus re-opened

Chadron State College reopened Thursday after a 17-inch snowfall and blizzard conditions Tuesday caused a two-day campus closure. Photos of campus and students can be seen on both the CSC Facebook page and the CSC News page.

IT Help Desk increases service to students

A dream the Chadron State College IT department has had for several years will be coming true April 9. The Help Desk will be moving from Miller Hall to the northwest section of the Reta E. King library main level to assist more students. There will be no interruption of service during the move.

53rd CSC Scholastic Contest another success

The 53rd annual Chadron State College Scholastic Contest hosted 49 high schools from three states and a total of 1,154 students who took over 40 different tests today. Activities provided for the students while they were not in tests included the human genome trivia scavenger hunt, poetry and prose readings, country swing dancing and a CSC football practice. The Eagle Cook-Off in a large food preparation lab in the Burkhiser building was attended by over 50 people.

Reynaga named as new CSC student trustee

Adolfo "Danny" Reynaga, a Chadron State College junior, has been named as the new CSC student trustee on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees. He is the son of Adolfo and Dora Reynaga of Alliance, Neb. and a 2010 graduate of Alliance High School.

CSC celebrates national Week of the Young Child

The Chadron State College Child Development Center is requesting the citizens of Chadron and the state of Nebraska to come together for children during the Week of the Young Child™ April 14–20. As part of the national Week of the Young Child™ celebrated across the country, CSC is honoring young children and all those who make a difference in children’s lives.

CSC receives public health grant

Chadron State College’s health professions department has received a $6,250 grant for faculty-led, undergraduate research into public health. Jill Mack, director of Health Professions Programs, including the Rural Health Opportunities Program and Public Health Early Admission Student Track at CSC said she is excited about the funding from the Rural Futures Institute.

Seniors showcase art

Chadron State College seniors Kelly Overshiner, Tiffany Schank, Brittney DeBord, Chris Green, and Nichole Folchert will be hosting a reception celebrating their "Take Five" art show March 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Hall.

Butterfield grows vibrant, strong Range program

Dr. Charles “Chuck” Butterfield is moving to Wyoming after 14 years at Chadron State College. The professor and department chair of Applied Sciences said he plans to begin work as a senior consultant with a private environmental/engineering consulting firm based in Jackson, Wyo.

Social Work faculty member published online

An article by Chadron State College assistant professor and Director of the Social Work program, Richard Kenney, was published online March 22.

Outgoing student trustee admitted to Texas A&M graduate school

LINCOLN, Neb. - Chadron State College's outgoing student representative on the Nebraska State College System's Board of Trustees, Morgan Nelson, plans to enroll in graduate school at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas, where she will earn a Master of Public Service and Administration degree through the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Forstrom to speak at final spring semester Graves' lecture

Dr. Jo Forstrom, dean of the school of Liberal Arts, will speak tonight at 7 p.m. in Room 108 of the Reta E. King Library.

Post Playhouse fundraiser a success

The recent Post Playhouse fundraiser was successful and profitable generating $6,100, according to Lacy Willey, Security First Bank vice president and Harrison branch president. The playhouse is a non-profit, self-sustaining entity, supported by a variety of in-kind donations from Chadron State College and Fort Robinson State Park.

Students to present history of Battle for Bataan

Chadron State College students who participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March on the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico have returned to Chadron, according to co-leader of the group, Sarah Polak.

Keith Anderson concert set for April 25

Keith Anderson could be the poster child for the notion that good things happen to good people. He’s quickly earned the reputation of being an adept writer of award nominated hits, not just for his own projects but for other artists as well and his good guy persona is as widely known as his high energy, let’s-get-this-party-started live shows.

Daily life the spotlight of comedy musical tonight

An Off-Broadway act will be performed tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College.

Spring Semester 2013 Art Happenings

Chadron State's new "Eagle Rate" tuition gets green light

“Awesome, exciting,” are reactions from surrounding states' high school guidance professionals regarding Chadron State College’s new, lower tuition rate for out-of-state undergraduate students.

CSC's partnership with Open Education leader, Lumen, reduces student costs and improves success

Chadron State College's partnership with the Kaleidoscope Open Course Initiative received national attention this week as Dr. Charles Snare, vice president of academic affairs was quoted in an article about Open Educational Resources that appeared on the Yahoo Finance web page and in other similar publications. This week has been designated as Open Education Week.

CSC Business Academy ranked 17th nationally

In the first-ever survey of business schools by Military Times Edge magazine, CSC has been ranked 17th nationally.

Arboretum volunteers set next work day

New tree planting, pruning, and placement will be the topics of the next Chadron State College Campus Arboretum Volunteers work day. CSC horticulturist Lucinda Mays said, “Trees start out small but they can take over a yard in just a few years. A well-placed shade tree can save about $250 a year on heating and cooling a home.”

Appreciation for multiple cultures developed on Alaska trip

“Life-changing” was the way Tad Henkenius described his experience on the Chadron State College Study Away Alaska 2013 trip. The Rangeland Management major from Neligh, Neb. said the highlights for him were intercultural exchanges, handling the Iditarod race dogs and visiting the Beryozova School which serves the Old Believers Russian community.

Inauguration plans underway

Preparations are underway for the inauguration of Dr. Randy Rhine, the eleventh president of Chadron State College.

Construction on Rangeland Complex in full gear

Steel work should begin next week on Phase I of the Chadron State College Rangeland Complex according to Craig Hadan, superintendent for general contractor Sampson

RHOP participants, alternates selected

Incoming student participants in the collaborative Rural Health Opportunities Program between Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska Medical Center have been named. Jill Mack, director of Health Programs and RHOP at CSC said, “They are a great group of students and we look forward to having them here in August.”

Students promote reading

Shaunda French's Media Law class reached out to children in Kenwood elementary school March 1 to promote reading. The effort was part of the National Education Association's Read Across America campaign. "I think it's important for our students to engage with the community in service like this. I required it as part of my mid-term," said French.

CSC group studies in Alaska over break

“Meet and greet with a musher” isn’t a normal item on a course syllabus, but this week is anything but normal for a group of 14 Chadron State College students. They arrived in Alaska February 28 with faculty members Chuck Butterfield, Ann Petersen and Karen Enos and will return to the Lower 48 on March 10.

CSC students train for Bataan Memorial Death March

In honor of those who fought to defend the Philippines, Franklin Annis of the Chadron State College Army ROTC Program and Sarah Polak of the CSC Museum Studies Program are teaching a Military Science Leadership course this semester centered on the Bataan Death March.

Library director: We are 'information navigators'

Bev Russell, interim library director, sees herself and other CSC library staff members as “information navigators”. Russell has three goals she wants to accomplish before her contract at the Reta E. King library ends June 30. First, she wants to make the learning commons a reality both in the building and online.

Graves Series continues

The CSC Graves Lecture Series speaker tonight is Dr. Tom Smith, an historian and assistant professor in the Social and Communication Arts department at CSC. The title of his talk is “Empire, Manliness and Post-Emancipated Identity: Progressive Pan-Africanism at the Turn of the Twentieth Century.”

CSC faculty members seek grants

Chadron State College faculty members are seeking five grants totaling over $250,000. The largest application, for $150,000, is intended to enhance students’ experience using GPS and Geographic Information Systems. Employers expect job applicants to demonstrate a proficiency level with GPS/GIS that could be reached with a technologically strengthened rangeland and agricultural curriculum, according to Dr. Chuck Butterfield, professor and department chair of Applied Sciences.

Nebraska State College System Hosts Open Education Summit

LINCOLN, Neb. Wayne State College was the host site for the Nebraska State College System open education summit Feb. 10-12.

Childcare providers are EQ genuises

“How many of you have been called a genius, as a sincere compliment, lately?” This question by keynote speaker, Holly Elissa Bruno of Sterling, Mass., kicked off the discussion about Intelligence Quotient vs. Emotional Quotient Saturday morning at the 24thannual Early Childhood Conference hosted at Chadron State College. “We have a profession that we know is important but the rest of the world doesn't really get it,” she told childcare providers from the region.

Chadron State graduate to be honored

Chadron State College graduate, Dr. Marty Ramirez, will be among those honored at the Lincoln Celebration of Community Leadership dinner. The program was originally scheduled for Feb. 21, but because of the weather in Lincoln, was postponed until March 8.

Volunteers line up to help with The Big Event

A new tradition is starting at Chadron State College this spring. April 20 hundreds of CSC students, faculty, and staff will team up for “The Big Event.” This student-led community service project will focus on giving back to the community of Chadron for their continual support of CSC throughout the years, according to Shaunda French, assistant professor of communication at Chadron State.

Sampson shares advice on life, bull riding

From advice about choosing good friends and setting goals to a demo of proper bull riding techniques, Charlie Sampson, 1982 World Bull Riding Champion, entertained a large audience at Memorial Hall Thursday night.

Students remember their friend

About 30 Chadron State College students gathered in the CSC Student Center Tuesday evening to remember their friend, Sterling Atkins, who died Feb. 9. Russ Seger, a Chadron pastor and adjunct faculty member who has expertise and a doctorate in the disciplines of death and dying, spoke to the group encouraging them to share stories. "It's healthy to gather and remember Sterling. The grief may not go away but it won't hurt as much if you tell stories and begin to manage the loss," he said.

NCAA postpones CSC hearing

(Lincoln, NE) The NCAA Division II Committee on Infractions has postponed the Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 hearing scheduled for alleged infractions in Chadron State College’s football program. No new hearing date has been set.

Chadron State College scores well

Chadron State College scores well in the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center's new rating system of public and private post-secondary institutions. The college’s four indicators are all near or better than the national average. President Barak Obama announced the new scoring system in his recent State of the Union address.

World cultures celebrated

Chadron State College students, staff, faculty and administrators gathered at the Annual CSC International Club Tasting Party with community members and guests from the Pine Ridge Job Corps, Western Nebraska Community College and Casper College.

Restored Steinway unveiled at concert

Interim V.P. for enrollment management and marketing announced

Chadron State College President Randy Rhine has announced that Jon Hansen is the new interim vice president for enrollment management and marketing. "I am thrilled to have someone with Jon's knowledge of CSC and background on board. I am confident he will help us reach our objectives for the coming year," Rhine said. Hansen's experience in strategic planning and distributed operations will be utilized on special projects and initiatives from the president's office.

Early Childhood Conference next week

Chadron State College will present its 24th annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference Feb. 22-23.

Campus Arboretum Volunteers to meet

Chadron State College Campus Arboretum Volunteers are kicking off a new year Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center.

World Champion Bull Rider to speak at CSC

World Championship Bull Rider Charlie Sampson will be in Chadron Feb. 21 and 22 speaking as part of the college’s celebration of Black History Month. Sampson, a native of California who used horses as a way to escape violence, will be sharing his inspirational story with the public Feb. 21 in Memorial Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets are not required.

Steinway concert set for Feb. 17

On Feb. 17, the Chadron State College Department of Music and the CSC Foundation will unveil a recently refurbished 1918 Steinway Model D Concert Grand Piano. The 3 p.m. recital in the Memorial Hall auditorium by Associate Professor of Music Dr. James Margetts will feature music from the years 1909-1911.

Open House brings visitors to campus Monday

Over 40 prospective students and their families plan to arrive on campus for the Eagle Open House February 18th. The families hail from Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, California, and Texas. The Admissions Office offers an open house each October and February.

Elmo on the ice at Rush game

Chadron State College made a big splash at the Feb. 9 Rapid City Rush hockey game. Elmo, the eagle mascot of CSC, took to the spotlight dropping the puck for the start of the game between the Rush and the Arizona Sundogs. Media and College Relations staff, along with volunteers and Admissions staff distributed CSC promotional items and took photos throughout the evening.

Student death saddens CSC community

The Chadron State College community is saddened by the death of freshman Sterling Atkins from Broken Bow, Neb.who passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 9.

Stein named interim director of admissions

Chadron State College President Randy Rhine has named Lisa Stein as the interim director of admissions. She assumed her duties today, Feb 11. Tena Cook, the former director, recently accepted a position as interim coordinator of marketing.

Art shows open

An art show featuring recent work in a variety of mediums created by CSC art faculty including Laura Bentz, Richard Bird, Mary Donahue, and Nancy Sharps opened today in the Main Gallery of Memorial Hall and will run through March 15. Donahue said that Daniel Binkard and Dewayne Gimeson, who have been an important part of expanding the program in photography and digital photography, are showing for the first time in the faculty show.

Spring Graves' Series set

The Spring 2013 Graves’ Lecture Series will open Feb. 12 with Dr. Barb Limbach and Dr. Wendy Waugh, faculty members in the Business Academy, speaking about “The Power of a Learner-Centered Environment: Objective to Assessment.”

Career fair set for Feb. 19

The annual Career and Internship Fair will be Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Student Center Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by Student Activities and Career and Academic Planning Services.

Former member of Grammy-winning Chanticleer to perform Thursday

With an extraordinarily broad vocal range and natural fluency in a many musical styles American countertenor, Terry Barber is a performer in a class by himself. He will perform Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall auditorium.

High Plains musicians gather

High school music students from around the region converged Monday at Memorial Hall for the 41st annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival.

MBA program quadruples

Enrollment in the Master of Business Administration program at Chadron State College has quadrupled over the past five years. Dr. August Bruehlman, business professor and department chair, said that 171 MBA students were enrolled in the fall of 2012 compared to 41 in the fall of 2007. He said the quality of the accredited program, which he and his fellow faculty members deliver, combined with the most reasonable cost in the country make the program extremely attractive to prospective students.

Tickets available for International Dinner

Tastes, sights and sounds from around the world will be featured in the International Club’s Annual Food Tasting Party on Saturday, Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Club members serve dishes and provide dancing, music and fashion entertainment from their native countries for a crowd of 400.

Vampires and cowboys to clash on campus

For those who loved getting up early on Saturday mornings to watch action cartoons in the 1960s and 1970s, the Chadron State College production of Vampire Cowboy Trilogy should provide a memorable and exciting evening. The production for mature audiences runs Feb. 7 through Feb. 10 in the Memorial Hall Black Box Theatre.

Cook named interim marketing coordinator

Chadron State College President Randy Rhine has named Tena Cook, Chadron State College Director of Admissions, as Interim Marketing Coordinator to replace Justin Haag who has taken a position with Nebraskaland magazine.

Child Development Center accredited again

The Chadron State College Child Development Center has once again met the standards of accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Students set sights on phages

Chadron State College students are often drawn to northwest Nebraska for its hunting opportunities. For a certain group of students on campus, however, a big buck or a tom turkey is not the object of their pursuits. Rather, they are hunting area soils for the elusive bacteriophage, or phage for short.

Nine inducted to Blue Key

Nine men were inducted into the Chadron State College chapter of Blue Key Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Student Center.

'Austen-tatious' event to celebrate author's works

In honor of the 200th anniversary of the publishing of Jane Austen’s book "Pride and Prejudice," the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center and the Sigma Tau Delta honor society at Chadron State College will host “Austen-tatious,” an event to celebrate the author's works Monday, Jan. 28.

Elementary students join Martin Luther King Day celebration

Chadron State College recruited the help of about 350 elementary and middle school students to help celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 21.

Martin Luther King Day activities set

Chadron State College will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a series events Sunday and Monday, Jan. 20-21.

Classic music on tap for recital

Classical music aficionados will have the opportunity to see a live recital of two accomplished musicians Wednesday, Jan. 23. The recital by Brooks Hafey and Brian Leeper will be at 7 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center at Chadron State College.

'The Role of Books in the Making of America' comes to campus in January

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center will be hosting “Fact, Fiction and the New World: The Role of Books in the Making of America” from Jan. 13 – March 7.

Health fair set for Jan. 24

More than 30 businesses and organizations will help Chadron area residents get 2013 off to a healthy start during the annual Wellness for a Lifespan Health Fair at Chadron State College on Jan. 24.

Show features Central Wyoming artists

Artwork by three faculty members of Central Wyoming College is on display in the main gallery of Memorial Hall at Chadron State College this month.

Governor appoints NSCS board members

(Lincoln, Neb.) Governor Heineman recently appointed John Chaney of Auburn to the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) Board of Trustees. Chaney replaces Larry Teahon of Chadron who stepped down after serving on the Board for twelve years. Chaney will serve on the Fiscal, Facilities, and Audit Committee.

Affordability is goal of compact by governor, colleges, university

Gov. Dave Heineman announced Monday that he has joined the Nebraska State College System and the University of Nebraska in a proposed compact to help ensure continued affordable access to higher education for Nebraska students and families.

Community music groups beginning rehearsals

Chadron area residents who enjoy striking up a tune are being invited to join one of Chadron State College’s two community music groups this month.

623 named to fall president's, dean's lists

Chadron State College has announced the names of 623 students who qualified for the institution's fall 2012 academic honors lists.