Dec
29

Construction tops the news at Chadron State in 2014

Three major building projects highlight the news about growth and progress at Chadron State College during 2014, a year in which the many efforts and accomplishments of students, faculty and staff brought praise and distinction to the college from state, regional and national organizations.
Dec
22

CSC dean's and president's lists announced

Chadron State College has announced the names of 660 students who qualified for the institution's fall 2014 academic honors lists.
Dec
18

BridgePathways at CSC celebrates first two graduates

Lina Garatly of Jeddah, Saudia Arabia and Ting Qian of Shanghai, China, hold the distinction of being the first two graduates of BridgePathways at Chadron State College, an on-campus Intensive English Program designed to help students improve their English and matriculate full-time at CSC.
Dec
17

Champion blue spruce removed from Dean's Green

The Nebraska Champion Colorado Blue Spruce on the Dean’s Green was felled Wednesday morning.

Dec
16

CSC Wildlife Club members assist Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Chadron State College’s Wildlife Club partnered with Nebraska Game and Parks wildlife division staff to assist at the Chadron deer check station in late November.
Dec
15

Frederick Culp Jr. is Project Strive/TRiO's December Student of the Month

Frederick Culp Jr. of Mililani, Hawaii, has celebrated many accomplishments during his four years at Chadron State College. The most recent recognition came as he was named the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for December. A few days later, he received his bachelor’s degree as part of the first graduating class to experience commencement in the Chicoine Center.
Dec
15

Chicoine Center hosts first commencement; 83 earn graduate degrees

Two hundred and twenty-six students officially became graduates of Chadron State College Friday.
Dec
14

Students honored at Learning Center luncheon

Chadron State College tutors and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders were recognized at a luncheon Dec. 9 in the Learning Center in the King Library.
Dec
11

Project Strive/TRiO names November Student of the Month

Senior Nigel Jones of San Diego, California, has been named the Student of the Month for November.
Dec
9

Student-created MAP has a nautical theme

CHADRON – Ashley Young, a senior from Gordon, Nebraska, hasn’t let the fact she lives in a land-locked state limit her thinking. Or design inspiration, for that matter.

Dec
5

More than 220 to receive degrees Dec. 12

More than 220 Chadron State College students will receive their diplomas Dec. 12 in two separate ceremonies.
Dec
4

Volunteers raise $177,756 in annual campaign

During a Victory Party luncheon Tuesday, volunteers for the Chadron State Foundation celebrated another successful annual campaign.
Dec
4

CSC online degree programs earn top honors

Chadron State College’s undergraduate business option in accounting has been ranked first in a list of online business and accounting degrees released last month by the Affordable Colleges Foundation (ACF).

Dec
1

Students benefit from Black Hills AAF Student Summit

Networking tips, using social media for visibility, interviewing techniques and other vital pieces of career advice from advertising and design professionals were the highlights for 10 advanced graphic design and 12 public relations students who attended the American Advertising Federation-Black Hills Student Summit in Rapid City, South Dakota, Nov. 18.
Dec
1

CSC student leaders to report on national conference

Nine Chadron State College student leaders plan to share what they discovered during the National Conference on Student Leadership they attended in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 20-23.
Dec
1

CSC commencement set to take place

Winter Chadron State College undergraduates will have the distinction of being the first class to have their commencement in the Chicoine Center. The $16 million facility opened in early November.
Nov
25

CSC Social Work program earns accreditation

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation voted to reaffirm the Chadron State College baccalaureate Social Work program to its full accreditation status this month. The reaffirmation will be effective through October 2022.
Nov
24

Internet connection speed to increase at Chadron State

CHADRON – In the coming months, students, faculty and staff at Chadron State College will notice an increase in the Internet speed, according to Ann Burk, chief information officer.

Nov
23

Teichert speaks on Five Essentials for Successful Ranch Management

Burke Teichert, a ranch management speaker and consultant who managed the Rex Ranch near Hyannis for about two decades, spoke to about 50 local ranchers and 10 Chadron State College students Friday night in the CSC Student Center.
Nov
19

Perlinski elected to Nebraska Section, Society for Range Management office

CHADRON -- Chadron State College faculty member Anthony Perlinski was elected to serve a five-year term as an officer of the Nebraska Section, Society for Range Management at the group's annual meeting in North Platte, Nebraska, in October.
Nov
18

Senior Art Show opens

CHADRON -- Five senior Chadron State College art students have created a showcase of their best work as a requirement for graduation. The Senior Art Show opened Monday, Nov. 17, and will close Friday, Dec. 5. Memorial Hall Main Gallery hours are 9 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nov
18

Project Strive TRiO names October Student of the Month

CHADRON -- Mikayla Gallagher, a sophomore from Lead, South Dakota, has been named the Project Strive TRiO Student of the Month for October.
Nov
17

Intramural flag football team competes in state tournament

The Chadron State College men’s flag football team gained some experience by participating in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Regional Flag Football Tournament in Lincoln Nov. 7-9.
Nov
16

Wit to explore a patient's final thoughts

The Chadron State College theatre department will present “Wit” in the Memorial Hall Black Box Theatre Nov. 20-23. The one-act play is intended for mature audiences. Performances Nov. 20-22 will be at 7:30 p.m. and the Nov. 23 performance will be at 2 p.m.
Nov
14

Madrigal dinner set for Dec. 6 and 7

The Chadron State College music department will present a Renaissance madrigal feast Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7 at 6 p.m. each evening in the CSC Student Center Ballroom. The event is a fundraiser for a future choir performance tour to Ireland, according to Dr. Una Taylor.
Nov
14

Campus Arboretum Volunteers plan greenery swag workshop

The Chadron State College Campus Arboretum Volunteers (CAV) will hold their annual greenery swag workshop at the Sandoz Center Atrium, 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 22.
Nov
13

Income inequality subject of guest lecture

CHADRON - Dr. Steven Pressman, economics and finance professor at Monmouth University, addressed Hem Basnet’s economics class Friday.
Nov
12

Two concerts set, a third postponed

The music department is hosting two concerts this weekend.
Nov
8

Comedian Rex Havens to perform Nov. 13

Rex Havens, a former college professor and attorney for a Fortune 50 company, will perform in a Galaxy Series event Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.
Nov
8

Collaboration a common concern of child welfare conference speakers

Experts on topics ranging from Internet sex crimes against children, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), mental health, poverty, truancy and juvenile justice, spoke at the annual Chadron State College Social Work 435 class conference Wednesday in the Student Center.

Nov
7

Music instructor shares tribute to Pat Metheny

CSC music instructor Charles Carey shared his tribute to guitarist Pat Metheny in the final Graves Lecture of the fall semester Tuesday. The location of the event was moved to Memorial Hall so that Carey and other musicians could perform several selections of Metheny’s music.
Nov
6

Art department gears up for CSC Art Day

Students from more than 12 area high schools will converge in Memorial Hall on Monday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m for the annual Chadron State College Art Day.
Nov
3

Four concerts planned for early November

CHADRON -- A variety of performances are planned by the Chadron State College music department during the first part of November.
Nov
2

Social work class to present child welfare conference Nov. 5

CHADRON -- Chadron State College senior social work majors will host a conference Wednesday, Nov. 5, addressing child welfare in Nebraska 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the CSC Student Center Ballroom.
Nov
1

Former NSCS executive director dies

Dr. Carrol Krause, executive director of the Nebraska State College System during most of the 1990s, died at age 78 on Oct. 12 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Nov
1

Former CSC professor Dr. Larry Agenbroad dies

A former Chadron State College faculty member, Dr. Larry Agenbroad, died on Friday, Oct. 31 in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He was 81.
Oct
31

Pat Metheny topic of final fall Graves Lecture

CHADRON -- The final fall Graves Lecture will be “A Tribute to Pat Metheny,” by Charles Carey Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Memorial Hall, Room 126 at 7 p.m.
Oct
31

CSC graduate, former professor dies

A Chadron State graduate and a professor and coach at the college for 25 years, Marjie Ann Smith of Chadron, died Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Scottsbluff after battling cancer for several months. She was 75.
Oct
30

Repaired Artis sculpture returns to campus

CHADRON -- After nearly three years, a William Artis sculpture has been returned to Chadron State College. In 2012, the sculpture on display in Memorial Hall as part of Chadron State College’s permanent collection, was damaged.
Oct
30

Project Strive TRiO announces Student of the Month

CHADRON -- Jessie Krien, of Waverly, Nebraska, is the Chadron State College Project Strive TRiO Student of the Month for September.
Oct
28

Marshall honored with Distinguished Service Award

CHADRON – More than 175 people attended a brunch to honor longtime Chadron State College employee Con Marshall Saturday morning in the Student Center.
Oct
27

State college student leaders meet, discuss common interests

CHADRON -- Thirteen Chadron State College student leaders hosted their counterparts from Peru State College and Wayne State College on campus Friday and Saturday.
Oct
25

National economics expert to speak

CHADRON -- Dr. Steven Pressman, professor of economics and finance at Monmouth University in West Long Beach, New Jersey, will be speaking to Dr. Hem Basnet’s Principles of Economics course Friday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. in Burkhiser Room 100. Chadron State College faculty, staff, students and members of the community are invited.
Oct
23

Slessor discusses U.S. and UK contrasts

Tim Slessor, retired BBC documentary film director, addressed contrasts between the U.S and the UK in his Graves Lecture Tuesday night.
Oct
21

Tyler Bartlett named Wyoming Teacher of the Year

NEWCASTLE, Wyo. -- Chadron native Tyler Bartlett was named the 2015 Wyoming Teacher of the Year during a presentation Sept. 24 in Newcastle, Wyoming. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill presented the award to Bartlett, a 2008 graduate of Chadron State College.
Oct
21

The Diamonds to perform Oct. 21

The third Chadron State College Galaxy Series program of the fall semester will feature The Diamonds.
Oct
21

Students, faculty reflect on actor's residency

A six-week stay in Chadron was an enriching experience for D. Kevin Williams, a professional actor from Omaha.
Oct
20

Long-time BBC documentary film director in residency at CSC

Veteran BBC documentary film director Tim Slessor will begin his practitioner-in-residence stay at Chadron State College as the featured Graves Lecture Series speaker Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the King Library, Room 111 at 7 p.m. His topic will be “Perceptions – Them and Us – UK and U.S.”
Oct
14

UPDATE - Planned service upgrade

Chief Information Officer Ann Burk said the installation of Chadron State College’s new firewall was progressing well Tuesday afternoon, however, the installation is taking longer than anticipated. Because of unexpected delays, the campus should plan for a possible extension of network interruption into Wednesday.
Oct
13

Planned service upgrade scheduled for Tuesday

Chadron State College’s Department of Information Technology, in conjunction with Network Nebraska engineers, will install and configure a new firewall on campus Tuesday afternoon during a campus wide network upgrade.
Oct
13

Images of the Dust Bowl on exhibit at Sandoz Center

CHADRON -- Images of the Dust Bowl will be on display at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Oct. 13 through Dec. 18.
Oct
13

Con Marshall Day set for Oct. 25

CHADRON – Con Marshall will be honored by Chadron State College Saturday, Oct. 25 during Con Marshall Day. Marshall, a longtime employee of Chadron State College and who was recently inducted into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame, will receive the college’s Distinguished Service Award.
Oct
12

Former manager of major Sandhills ranch to speak at CSC Nov. 21

CHADRON --The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will host Burke Teichert, noted ranch profitability strategist, on a four day, eight stop traveling road show across Nebraska.
Oct
12

CSC entries have slow weekend

After doing well in the first four rodeos in the Central Rocky Mountain Region this fall, entries from Chadron State College rodeo didn’t ride as high at the Laramie County Community College rodeo in Cheyenne last weekend.
Oct
9

Students learn from national tennis trainer

Chadron State College students and community members had the opportunity to learn the basics of youth tennis education from United States Tennis Association (USTA) national trainer Dave Boon Oct. 1.
Oct
8

Two CSC entries place second at Lamar rodeo

A pair of seconds led the Chadron State College rodeo team at the Lamar College rodeo over the weekend.
Oct
8

Graves Lecture: 'Retired Roman soldiers had indoor plumbing 2,000 years ago'

Emona, a Roman city about the population of Chadron, was the topic of conversation Tuesday night during the second Graves Lecture of the semester.
Oct
8

Eagle Ridge design unique to Chadron State

In addition to providing a modern look to the east side of campus, the recently completed Eagle Ridge housing units have another distinction: they are the first residence halls built by Chadron State College in over 40 years.
Oct
8

Campus Notice: Sexual assault [5:45 p.m. 10/08/14]

Chadron State College Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing and Student Services Jon Hansen has issued a notice to the campus community regarding a reported sexual assault on the Chadron State College campus during the evening hours of Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014.
Oct
7

Ancient Roman life topic of Graves Lecture tonight

The fall 2014 Graves Lecture Series continues tonight. The featured speaker is Dr. Kurt Kinbacher, assistant professor in the social and communication arts department.
Oct
3

Admission ambassadors named homecoming royalty

CHADRON – Lane Swedberg of North Platte, and Cheyenne Deering of Wall, South Dakota, were crowned Chadron State College’s homecoming king and queen Thursday night during coronation at Armstrong Gymnasium.
Sep
30

CSC to honor several alumni during homecoming

Several Chadron State College alumni will be honored during a luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 as part of the CSC Homecoming festivities.
Sep
29

Five CSC entries place at Sheridan College rodeo

SHERIDAN, Wyo. – Led by bareback rider Wyatt Clark, five Chadron State College contestants placed among the top four in their events at the Sheridan College rodeo over the weekend.
Sep
29

Eagle Open House, Health Professions Showcase set for Oct. 6

The Chadron State College Eagle Open House Monday, Oct. 6 will offer prospective students a taste of college life at CSC. The schedule includes opportunities for tours of the campus, visits with academic advisors and sessions about the scholarship, financial aid and admissions processes.
Sep
29

'Big River' doubles as Galaxy event and Theatre Day feature

The second Galaxy Series event of the year, “Big River,” debuts for the public Thursday evening following a special matinee for area school students attending Theatre Day.
Sep
28

Bolze: 'Conservation can improve soil health and food production'

Dr. Ron Bolze, associate professor in the applied sciences department, spoke at the first Graves Lecture Series program last Tuesday.
Sep
26

Homecoming schedule packed with activity

A full schedule of “Welcome to the Jungle” events will be offered during Chadron State College Homecoming 2014.
Sep
24

Children's book about swift fox has ties to CSC

"The Tale of Jacob Swift,” a newly released children’s photo fiction book by Jeff Kurrus about swift foxes has a tie to Chadron State College.
Sep
23

Three families honored with Family Tree awards

Three families with long-standing ties to Chadron State College were recognized as recipients of the institution’s Family Tree Award Saturday. Families with three or more generations that have attended the institution are eligible for the award.
Sep
22

Costa Rica trip to be discussed Oct. 7

Arenal Volcano, pictured, will be one destination during the Chadron State College trip to Costa Rica in 2015.

Sep
22

Chadron State pokes star at their own rodeo

CHADRON – With three event winners, one runner-up, the all-around cowboy and the men’s team championship to their credit, the Chadron State College rodeo was a whopping success for the hosts over the weekend. The rodeo drew nearly 600 entries.
Sep
19

Bolze will be first Graves Lecture Series speaker

Dr. Ron Bolze, Chadron State College associate professor in applied sciences, will kick off the fall 2014 Graves Lecture Series Tuesday, Sept. 23 with “Agriculture: Production or Conservation.”
Sep
17

Chadron State rodeo is this weekend

CHADRON – Several hundred cowboys and cowgirls from the 13 schools that make up the Central Rocky Mountain Region will be in Chadron this weekend to compete in the Chadron State College rodeo.

Sep
16

Roybal earns Delta Mu Delta Board Award

Chadron State College senior Erika Roybal has received a $1,000 Delta Mu Delta Board Award scholarship from the business honor society’s board of directors.
Sep
16

Limbach and Waugh published in journal

An article written by Chadron State College business professors Dr. Barbara Limbach and Dr. Wendy Waugh was published in volume 14(1) of the Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice (JHETP).
Sep
16

Brest van Kempen to present Sept. 29

Master animal artist Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen will give a presentation about his work Monday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sandoz Center. A selection of his work will be on display through the end of the month in the Sandoz Center.
Sep
15

Four CSC cowboys place at first rodeo

Four Chadron State College cowboys were placed in their events at the Central Wyoming College rodeo in Riverton last weekend. The rodeo, which had 576 entries, opened the season in the Central Rocky Mountain Region.

Sep
10

Promising CSC rodeo team opens season this weekend

The Chadron State College rodeo team will open its season this weekend by entering the rodeo hosted by Central Wyoming College at Riverton. Thirty-seven CSC students will compete, according to coach Dustin Luper.
Sep
10

CSC Family Day to offer many forms of entertainment

A variety of activities is planned to interest hundreds of guests during the annual Family Day weekend Sept. 19-21 at Chadron State College.
Sep
10

CSC Campus Arboretum Volunteers make plans for Family Day

Chadron State College Campus Arboretum Volunteers will be participating in a variety of activities Sept. 20, starting at 9 am at the Sandoz Center. Their activities will focus on preparing the campus landscape for fall.
Sep
8

McEwen's newest book explores region

CHADRON – Robert F. McEwen’s latest book, “Casey Joe MacBride’s White River, Volume I,” conveys the distinctiveness of the Pine Ridge region through an uncommon form: blank verse poetry. It will be released in September by Stephen F. Austin University Press in Nagadoches, Texas.
Sep
8

Mari Sandoz Conference and Pilster Great Plains Lecture set for Sept. 25-26

The annual Mari Sandoz Heritage society will convene its annual conference Sept. 25-26, at Chadron State College. Early registration for the conference ends Sept. 15.
Sep
4

U.S. Air Force Heartland Band brass ensemble to perform Sept. 16

A component of the U.S. Air Force Heartland Band, the Offutt Brass, will present a concert Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chadron State College Student Center Ballroom.
Sep
4

Alumna Kim Hansel to be honored for work supporting adoption and foster families

Chadron State College graduate Kim (Phagan) Hansel has been selected as a 2014 Angels in Adoption honoree. Hansel was selected for her outstanding advocacy of adoption and foster care issues as editor of Adoption Today and Fostering Families Today magazines.
Sep
3

CSC faculty members collaborate with ESU 13

Chadron State College psychology professor Dr. Bill Roweton is collaborating with education professor Dr. Linda Brown and Educational Service Unit 13 staff members Julie Downing and Craig Hicks on a grant-funded project intended to help educators better understand student assessment data.
Aug
28

Wilderness author to open Galaxy Series

Chadron State College has partnered with the Pine Ridge Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands to sponsor environmental expert Dr. Paul S. Sutter for the first installment of the 2014-15 Galaxy Series.
Aug
27

New faculty members announced

Eight new faculty members have joined the Chadron State College community. They are Robin Brierly, Steve Coughlin, Marc Daczewitz, Josh Ellis, Bill Mullins, Kaitlin Petri and Alison Tingley. Familiar faces in new positions include Jennifer Balmat, John Ritzen and Ottley Wright.
Aug
26

CSC welcomes Artist-in-Residence for "Big River"

Actor D. Kevin Williams arrived at Chadron State College Monday as an Artist-in-Residence through Oct. 5, according to Roger Mays, professor of theatre.
Aug
25

International enrollment reaches record levels

The record number of incoming, degree-seeking international students enrolling on the first day of classes at Chadron State College this fall discovered their opportunities through a variety of avenues, including referrals from CSC contacts in an international partner network.

Aug
20

Big Event seeking staff members

Individuals interested in joining The Big Event team should contact Shaunda French, assistant professor of communications, by Friday, Sept. 12.
Aug
19

Record numbers reported

Members of the incoming Chadron State College freshmen class have more to write home about than the usual first week of college experiences. They hold the distinction of being included in the largest CSC class of freshmen, to date.
Aug
18

Career Services aims to serve more students in Library Learning Commons

Career and Academic Planning Services is serving an increased number of students since moving to the King Library last semester.
Aug
15

Coffee shop opens in Library Learning Commons

CSC Dining Services and the King Library have partnered to provide a new gathering space for students, faculty and staff. The coffee shop opened in the Library Learning Commons Wednesday.
Aug
13

Upward Bound celebrates 50th anniversary

Upward Bound, a national program that more than doubles the chances of low-income, first-generation students to graduate from college, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer.
Aug
8

Leading Nebraska botanist visits CSC for Claude Barr research

Jim Locklear, director of conservation at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, visited the Claude A. Barr Memorial Collection archives at Chadron State College Friday conducting research for a revised version of Barr's book "Jewels of the Plains: Wild Flowers of the Great Plains Grasslands and Hills."
Aug
7

New Student Orientation to begin August 14

Preparations for New Student Orientation (NSO) at Chadron State College are being finalized. The annual event is scheduled to begin Thursday, Aug. 14.
Jul
29

Chadron State College business program reaffirmed by ACBSP

CHICAGO – The Chadron State College business program was recently reaffirmed by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) during a conference in Chicago. Chadron State was one of 19 association member institutions to earn accreditation for its business program.
Jul
18

Miss Chadron State College Rodeo application available

The 2014-15 Miss Chadron State College Rodeo application is now available on the CSC rodeo Web page. The pageant will take place Sept. 8-12 prior to the annual CSC Rodeo Sept. 18-21.
Jul
17

Cross-country bike race was 'truly living' for Holscher

LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- Jake Holscher, a 2002 Chadron State College graduate, will always remember his 2014 summer vacation. That’s because Holscher completed the Ride Across America (RAAM) bike race in late June. In its 33-year history, only 288 riders have completed the course.
Jul
16

Reunion celebrates the fine arts

An idea that started as an email message over a year ago came to fruition over Fur Trade Days weekend, July 11-13, when nearly 80 Chadron State College fine arts graduates and friends from the 1960s and 1970s gathered for their first reunion. Eighteen states and England were represented.
Jul
16

Linegar presents at national software conference

Malinda Linegar, an Information Technology specialist in the Institutional Research office at Chadron State College, presented at a national conference in Orlando, Florida, in June hosted by software company Information Builders.
Jul
10

Fine arts reunion at CSC this weekend

Nearly 80 Chadron State College alums who were active in the fine arts during the mid-1960s through the late 1970s will be in town this week for a reunion to correspond with Fur Trade Days.
Jul
10

CSC benefits from Nebraska State Arboretum donation

Representatives of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) brought approximately $2,000 worth of native, sustainable and drought-resistant plants to Chadron State College June 28 as part of a Great Plants for the Great Plains program.
Jul
8

Music faculty member named interim dean

Dr. James Margetts, a member of the Chadron State College music faculty, has been named as the interim dean of Liberal Arts and the Essential Studies Program for the 2014-15 academic year, beginning July 14.

Jul
3

Phase II of Rangeland Complex construction is now underway

CHADRON – Construction is now underway for Phase II of the Chadron State College Rangeland Complex after an earthwork crew broke ground Monday in Chadron.
Jul
2

Plant-based beverage course debuts

A Chadron State College course exploring the historical, political, agricultural, economic and cultural relationships between humans and plant-based beverages will debut Monday.

Jun
24

Hansen named vice president for enrollment and marketing

Jon Hansen has been hired to be the new vice president for enrollment and marketing at Chadron State College, President Randy Rhine announced Tuesday.
Jun
24

Additional Signing Day planned for Friday

Due to high demand, Chadron State College has decided to offer one final on-campus Signing Day session Friday.
Jun
23

'Great Plants for the Great Plains' set for June 28 at CSC

Area residents are invited to attend a "Great Plants for the Great Plains" event Saturday at Chadron State College.

Jun
21

Chadron State cowgirls finish second at national rodeo

CASPER, Wyo. – Chadron State College senior Shelby Winchell of Scottsbluff tied for second in the goat tying and junior Amy Deichert of Spearfish placed fifth in the barrel race as the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper concluded Saturday night.
Jun
21

Chadron State women's rodeo team set for high finish prior to finals

The Chadron State College women’s rodeo team appears to be poised for its highest finish ever at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper.
Jun
20

Two CSC cowgirls riding high at finals rodeo

CASPER, Wyo. – Two Chadron State College cowgirls are assured of advancing to the championship go-round of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper as the week-long event nears its conclusion.
Jun
19

CSC cowgirls have mixed results at finals rodeo Wednesday night

CASPER, Wyo. - Two Chadron State College cowgirls had excellent times Wednesday night as the third go-round of the College National Finals Rodeo got underway in Casper, but two others struggled and will probably not be among the 12 finalists advancing to the championship round on Saturday night.
Jun
17

CSC contestants fare well in national rodeo's second go-round

CASPER, Wyo. – The second go-round of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper proved to be another good one for the Chadron State College entries on Tuesday.
Jun
16

Two CSC goat tiers rank high in opening go-round

Two Chadron State College goat tiers finished high during the opening go-round at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper on Monday.
Jun
16

Early days of Nebraska Public Television described in 'Backstage'

Nebraska Public Television pioneer Ron Hull encouraged participants in the Story Catcher Summer Writing Workshop and Festival to, “Tell it the way it is,” during the final presentation of the four-day event hosted at Chadron State College.
Jun
12

Upward Bound students receive rare backstage tour of Post Playhouse

Four Upward Bound students got a rare opportunity to take a backstage tour of the Post Playhouse located in historic Fort Robinson State Park last week.
Jun
11

Sandoz Center offers two research grants

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center has announced the call for research proposals for two grants. The first is a newly established research grant funded by the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society.
Jun
11

Keynote speaker encourages writers to expose 'inner beasts'

In the keynote address of the Story Catcher Summer Writing Workshop and Festival Tuesday, award-winning author and buffalo rancher Dan O'Brien said he was pleased to return to Chadron, because he considers it to be a special place. He lives on a South Dakota buffalo ranch about two and a half hours north of Chadron.
Jun
10

Five CSC cowgirls to compete at National Rodeo

Five Chadron State College cowgirls will be competing at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper next week. The rodeo will begin on Sunday and run through Saturday, June 21, at the Casper Events Center.
Jun
5

Eagle Ridge construction on schedule

Interior construction on three Eagle Ridge student housing units on the east side of the Chadron State College campus is progressing on schedule, according to Sampson Construction site supervisor Brian Anderson.
Jun
4

Story Catcher keynote and closing speakers open to public

Chadron State College is hosting the annual Story Catcher Summer Writing Workshop and Festival June 10-13. The public is invited to attend the free keynote and closing speaker sessions.
Jun
3

Natural art exhibit opens at Sandoz Center

"Biodiversity in the Art of Carel Pieter Brest van Kampen" will be on display at the Chadron State College Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center this week through Sept. 30.
Jun
2

Summer program for high school students begins on campus

Twenty-five high school students from Chadron, Crawford, Alliance and Gordon-Rushville will catch a glimpse of college life through the annual Upward Bound summer six-week program.
Jun
2

CSC Army ROTC members earn proficiency badge

Seven Chadron State College students and faculty earned the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency in late May. The testing took place at St. John’s University and Camp Ripley in Minnesota.
May
29

New CSC student events set for June 6 and June 9

Two final summer enrollment events are set to take place at Chadron State College in early June. Signing Days on Friday, June 6 and Monday, June 9 will bring over 160 incoming CSC students and their family members to campus.
May
22

CSC upgrades 13 water fountains to water bottle filling stations

An idea that recent Chadron State College graduate Danny Reynaga of Alliance, Nebraska, picked up while traveling last year as the CSC student trustee with the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees is coming to fruition.
May
21

Kupper joins the Nebraska State College System Office

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Chancellor Stan Carpenter announced Tuesday that Dr. Jodi Kupper, Lincoln, will join the staff in the Nebraska State College System Office as vice chancellor for academic planning and partnerships on July 1.
May
21

CSC grad finishes 10th in Canadian national music contest

CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut -- Christine Aye, a Chadron State College graduate living within the Arctic Circle, and her band recently placed 10th in a national radio contest with an original song. Over 4,500 bands entered the second annual “Searchlight: The Hunt for Canada’s Next New Artist,” sponsored by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
May
19

President's and dean's lists announced

Chadron State College has announced the names of 591 students who qualified for the institution's spring 2014 academic honors lists.
May
17

Social Work student repeats in national poetry contest

For the second year in a row, poetry by Chadron State College senior Stormy Lower of Henry, Nebraska, has been selected for a national anthology.
May
15

Congressman receives CSC Distinguished Alumni Award

During ceremonies Saturday afternoon, U.S. Rep. Tim Walz said he was grateful for the opportunities he received at the school and was honored to receive its Distinguished Alumni Award. Earlier in the day, Walz spoke at the undergraduate commencement exercises.
May
10

Commencement speakers' advice: 'Keep learning, serve and explore'

Both spring commencement speakers at Chadron State College Saturday joked about keeping their remarks brief and then made a point to do just that.
May
10

Married couple voted Ivy Day King and Queen

Outstanding Chadron State College December 2013 and Spring 2014 graduates were honored at Ivy Day, a CSC ceremony which dates back nearly 100 years.
May
9

NASA grant helps future elementary teachers make science fun

A group of six Chadron State College elementary education majors met four hours a week this semester with three fellow student science mentors in a program funded by NASA. Their laughter, squeals and screams sometimes punctuated the otherwise quiet halls of the Math and Science building.
May
9

Commencement exercises planned for 359 Saturday

On Saturday, Chadron State College will confer 92 master’s degrees at 8 a.m in Memorial Hall and 267 bachelor's degrees at 10 a.m. in the Armstrong Physical Education Building.
May
8

Campus herbarium grows past 60,000 specimens

The High Plains Herbarium at Chadron State College has surpassed 60,000 specimens, according to herbarium director Steve Rolfsmeier. He said the collection, housed in the Math and Science building, currently stands at 60,789 specimens.
May
7

Online student joins campus group for London Study Abroad

Ten Chadron State College students and their faculty leader, Dr. Tracy Nobiling, professor of justice studies, embark on the London Program this weekend as part of the senior-level course “Criminal Justice Comparative Systems.”
May
7

Deadline extended for Cuba Libre' course and trip

Applications are still being accepted for the Cuba Libré.
May
6

Social work major earns statewide scholarship

Chadron State College social work major Laura Krieger of Columbus, Nebraska, has been named the recipient of the 2014 Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers scholarship.
May
5

CSC faculty promote 2015 capstone class and trip to Costa Rica

"Howler monkeys. That’s why you don’t need an alarm clock in Costa Rica.”
May
2

CSC prepares for Ivy Day, commencement

Chadron State College will mark the end of the academic year with the springtime traditions of Ivy Day and commencement next week.
May
1

Two ROTC members to attend special training, others honored

Two Chadron State College Army ROTC cadets have been selected to participate in special programs this summer.
May
1

Project Strive/TRiO announces April Student of the Month

James De La Cerna has been named the Chadron State College Project Strive/TRiO program April 2014 Strive Student of the Month.
Apr
30

Fine arts reunion deadline extended

Chadron State College fine arts graduates now have additional time to sign up for a reunion July 11-13 on campus.
Apr
30

CSC student named to national Working Learner Advisory Council

AUSTIN, Texas – Chadron State College student Yadira Gurrola of Scottsbluff, Neb., has been named to the first Working Learner Advisory Council assembled by the ACT Foundation to address the needs and challenges of working learners across the country.
Apr
28

Work by The Big Event volunteers has far-reaching effects

Nearly 700 Chadron State College students, faculty and staff volunteers signed up for The Big Event service project which took place Saturday.
Apr
28

Student symposium begins Tuesday

The Chadron State College spring student symposium titled Meeting of the Minds will take place in the Library Learning Commons April 29-May 1.
Apr
28

Chadron State cowgirls win team title at Casper rodeo

The Chadron State College cowgirls had another outstanding weekend at the Casper College rodeo.
Apr
28

Blue Key and Cardinal Key induct new members

Eleven men were inducted into the Chadron State College chapter of the Blue Key National Honor Society recently.
Apr
24

Student Art Shows End Spring Semester 2014

The month of April 2014 opened with the Senior Thesis Student Art Show, "Art of the Independents."
Apr
23

Five students present at Nebraska Academy of Sciences annual meeting

Five Chadron State College students presented at the Nebraska Academy of Sciences recent annual meeting. It was the first time for each of the students to present at the conference.
Apr
22

Chance meeting kindles bond over London Trip

Two Chadron women who met at the Story Catcher Writing Workshop and Festival on campus last May soon realized they had both participated in the Chadron State College study abroad tour commonly known as the London Trip.
Apr
21

Students plan annual run to promote clothing donations

For the third consecutive year, Chadron State College students plan to host the Nearly Naked Mile run to raise awareness for the need for clothing.
Apr
21

Nebraska State College System and Gov. Heineman recognize scholarship recipients

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Nebraska State College System recently awarded over 100 Board of Trustee Scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Nebraska. Recipients were recognized at the annual NSCS Board of Trustees scholarship luncheon in Lincoln.
Apr
20

Story Catcher workshop coming to campus in June

“What’s Your Story?” is the theme of the 2014 Story Catcher Summer Writing Workshop and Festival, June 10-13 at Chadron State College.
Apr
20

Mobile Vet Center to visit CSC campus this week

Veterans who may be in need of services but unable to travel to a Veterans’ center will have an opportunity this week to have these services available much closer to home.
Apr
19

Health professions students honored at annual banquet

Dr. Megan (Pelton) Schuckman shared advice she’s gleaned from the past six years at the annual Chadron State College Health Professions Honors Banquet Thursday night.
Apr
17

The Eagle newspaper earns fourth consecutive state award for overall excellence

Chadron State College’s The Eagle student newspaper won its fourth consecutive “Best in Overall Excellence” award in the newspaper division of the Nebraska Collegiate Media Association’s annual Golden Leaf Awards on Saturday at Hastings College in Hastings, Neb.
Apr
17

The Eagle newspaper adviser elected director of state association

Faculty advisers from the eight-member Nebraska Collegiate Media Association elected Michael D. Kennedy, Chadron State College journalism instructor and adviser of The Eagle, as the association’s executive director during its annual meeting awards ceremony at Hastings College last Saturday.
Apr
16

Public Relations Club members meet with professionals in Minneapolis

The Chadron State College Public Relations Club traveled to Minneapolis, Minn., recently to meet with public relations professionals from large companies.
Apr
15

Steve Hotovy joins the Nebraska State College System Office

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Chancellor Stan Carpenter announced that Steve Hotovy, Lincoln, will join the staff in the Nebraska State College System Office. Hotovy will replace Ed Hoffman who has announced that he will retire at the end of June after spending 20 years with Chadron State College and eight years at the NSCS Office.
Apr
15

CSC graduate to embark on 3,000-mile bike race

LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- Chadron State College graduate and Jake Holscher of Lakewood, Colo., plans to embark on a 3,000-mile bicycle race in June. Holscher, formerly of Ogallala, Neb., is a 2000 CSC graduate who also earned his MBA from CSC in 2002. He works in construction management and he and his wife, Mesi, have two children.
Apr
15

Chopin and Mozart to be included in April 17 piano duo concert

Chadron State College music faculty member Dr. James Margetts and accompanist Kimberly Murphy will present a duo piano concert at 7:30 p.m. April 17 in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.

Apr
10

CSC faculty and staff receive recognition awards

Dr. Ann Buchmann, associate professor of biology, was named the recipient of the 2014 Chadron State College Teaching Excellence Award Thursday at the college’s annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon.
Apr
10

Six retirees honored at annual CSC luncheon

The annual Chadron State College Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon Thursday included special acknowledgment of six employees who have or will retire during the 2013-2014 academic year.
Apr
10

One more day to volunteer in The Big Event

There is still time for Chadron State College volunteers to sign up to do something big. The closing date for sign-up is Friday.
Apr
10

CSC alumnus returns to campus with game trailer during Scholastic Contest

Dale “Bull” Chaney, a 1997 criminal justice graduate of Chadron State College, was back on campus Friday as the owner and operator of a mobile video game trailer, Dozers Games.
Apr
10

Art Guild trip immerses students in fine art, graphic design and museum industries

Nine members of the Chadron State College Art Guild toured museums, galleries, exhibit design firms and arts organizations in the Kansas City area last week.
Apr
8

Chadron State ROTC members honored at Military Ball

Chadron State College senior Army ROTC cadets were honored and other cadets received scholarships during the recent Mount Rushmore Battalion Military Ball at CSC.
Apr
4

Over 1,400 high school students compete at 54th annual CSC Scholastic Contest

Forty-six high schools from three states were represented in the 54th annual Scholastic Contest hosted at Chadron State College today. Over 1,400 students participated in 44 tests.
Apr
4

Informational meeting Wednesday about trip to Cuba

Chadron State College will offer a course entitled Cuba Libré this coming fall semester, 2014. As part of the offering, the class will travel to Cuba from December 9–17.
Apr
4

CSC contingent attends Legislative Days

Social work students from Chadron State College recently attended Legislative Days, an annual conference organized by the Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
Apr
3

The positive aspects of change discussed

Chadron State College Associate Vice President of Teaching and Learning Technologies Dr. Susan Hines spoke about the virtues of change during the final Graves Lecture of the semester Tuesday night at the Reta E. King Library.
Apr
3

New students to attend 'Signing Day" Monday

Incoming Chadron State College students will be attending on-campus Signing Day events April 7, April 18, June 6 and June 9.
Apr
2

Classic Greek anti-war comedy to be performed in Black Box Theatre

The upcoming Chadron State College production of Lysistrata covers love, anti-war, and a battle of the sexes.
Apr
2

'Ink Trails' show to open in Gallery 239

“Ink Trails” is the title of a collection of prints to be displayed in the Memorial Hall Gallery 239 April 7-18 by Sandy Brunvand, assistant professor in art education at the University of Utah.
Apr
1

Senior Thesis Student Art Show to celebrate independent creativity

Four Chadron State College art students will open their Senior Thesis Student Art Show “The Independents” April 7 in the Memorial Hall Main Gallery.
Apr
1

Gov. Heineman appoints NSCS student trustees

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Gov. Dave Heineman has appointed Jacob Rissler of Gillette, Wyo., Rachel Henry of Peru, Neb., and Matthew Mullins of Falls City, Neb. as student representatives on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Apr
1

CSC prepares for 54th annual Scholastic Contest

About 50 high schools from three states and more than 1,200 students are registered for the 54th annual Chadron State College Scholastic Contest April 4.

Mar
31

Student music compositions performed on campus

Chadron State College music major Conrad Gachne, of Gering, Neb., heard his piece “Fire Sheeps” debuted by Dr. Sid Shuler on trumpet and Dr. Jim Margetts on piano during the music department’s honors recital March 23.
Mar
31

Social work major wins scholarship

Vanessa Mader, a junior of Biddle, Mont., majoring in social work at Chadron State College, has been awarded the Nebraska Human Services Association 2014 scholarship.
Mar
31

Project Strive/TRiO names Student of the Month

Yadira Gurrola has been named the Chadron State College Project Strive/TRiO program March 2014 Strive Student of the Month.
Mar
30

Nebraska Women Artists exhibit opens at Sandoz Center

The Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney, Nebraska, has created a special exhibition titled “Nebraska Women Artists: 1900-1960” for the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College. The exhibition, which features works from the MONA permanent collection, is open to the public until May 18.
Mar
28

Eight-time world champion calf roper shares his story at CSC

Eight-time world champion calf roper Fred Whitfield was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of about 400 at Chadron State College Thursday night. Some traveled from as far as away as Lincoln, Kadoka, S.D. and Valentine to hear Whitfield speak about his career and his new biography, “Gold Buckles Don’t Lie”.
Mar
27

Area educators certified in MK Mueller program at CSC

Twenty-two regional teachers and others involved in education were certified as “8 to Great” trainers recently during a two-day MK Mueller workshop at Chadron State College.
Mar
24

CSC to host nationally known electroluminescent puppetry group April 3

The Lightwire Theater production of the “The Ugly Duckling and Tortoise and the Hare” is coming to Chadron State College April 3. The performance will be in the Memorial Hall Auditorium at 7 p.m. Contact the CSC Box Office at 308-432-6207 or boxoffice@csc.edu to reserve tickets. This is a family-friendly presentation.
Mar
22

Wildlife Club members attend regional conclave

Ten Chadron State College students attended The Wildlife Society Western Conclave in mid-March. The students watched Sandhill Cranes land on the Platte River near Fort Kearny.
Mar
20

April Fool's Day lecture to extol the virtues of change

The spring 2014 Graves Lecture Series will wrap up with a presentation by Dr. Susan Hines, associate vice president of Teaching and Learning Technologies at Chadron State College. In her April Fool’s Day talk, Hines will address the virtues of change.
Mar
19

CSC music students and faculty to perform on campus, on the road

The Chadron State College music department has a busy plan for the remainder of this month.
Mar
19

Art show explores personal identity

Images by Benjamin D. Rinehart, printmaker and book artist, comprise a show entitled “imPRINT" which will open March 17 in the Memorial Hall Gallery 239 at Chadron State College.
Mar
16

One-man retrospective spans more than four decades

Richard “Dick” Bird, Chadron State College visual and performing arts chair and art professor will open a one-man retrospective show March 17 in the Memorial Hall Main Gallery. The show will run through April 4 and include work spanning about 45 years.
Mar
16

Elementary block students host guests during Dr. Seuss Day

Chadron State College students enrolled in the elementary education block hosted approximately 100 students from Lone Man and Oyate Concern Schools for Dr. Seuss Day in early March.
Mar
16

College project dovetails with student's volunteer role in community

When Chadron State College senior Jennifer Monroe enrolled in “Introduction to Public Relations” she didn’t realize how well an assignment for the course would align with her role as a volunteer member of a private school board.

Mar
15

Forging multicultural relationships topic of next Graves Lecture

Featured speakers for the Graves Lecture Series March 18 will be Dr. Jesse Sealey and Dr. Linda Hunt Brown, faculty members in the Chadron State College education department.
Mar
14

World champion calf roper to 'raise the roof' at CSC March 27

Fred Whitfield, eight-time world champion calf roper, is coming to Chadron State College March 27 for a presentation and book signing.
Mar
13

Annual jazz festival set for March 24

The annual Chadron State College High Plains Jazz Festival will be held March 24 in the Memorial Hall Auditorium from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mar
12

Internationally known motivational speaker to present two-day workshop on campus

MK Mueller is returning to the Chadron State College campus to present an “8 to Great” Train the Trainer two-day workshop 8-5:30 March 21 and 22 in the Chadron State College Student Center Bordeaux/Lakota rooms.
Mar
11

Two CSC students excel at international English honor society convention

Two Chadron State College literature majors, Hannah Clark and Sara Labor, recently presented papers at the Sigma Tau Delta 2014 International Convention in Savannah, Ga.
Mar
11

CSC students shine at band convention

Five Chadron State College music students participated in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band which performed at the 53rd annual Nebraska State Bandmaster Association gathering in Lincoln last week.
Mar
10

Project Strive/TRiO names Tawny Staab February Student of the Month

Tawny Staab has been named the Chadron State College Project Strive/TRiO program February 2014 Strive Student of the Month.
Mar
7

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.”
Mar
6

Poetry sparks, cures nostalgia for West African student

Editor’s Note: This story was submitted by Mustapha Barry, a student in the CSC Social Work Program.
Mar
3

Students encouraged to seek help with academic issues

Not Sure? Just ask. That’s what Student Academic Issues and Concerns graduate assistant Victoria Volkman encourages students to do.

Mar
3

New student registration events now 'Signing Days'

New Chadron State College students are encouraged to attend one of the on-campus Signing Day events April 7, April 18, June 6 and June 9.
Mar
3

Butterfield honored with Fellow Award by Society of Range Management

Dr. Chuck Butterfield of Alpine, Wyo., formerly of Chadron, received a Fellow Award at the Society for Range Management’s 67th Annual Meeting held earlier this month in Orlando, Fla.
Feb
27

CSC students to reap stories and images through History Harvest

Chadron State College students enrolled in Dr. David Nesheim’s History 465/Processes in North American West course this semester have joined History Harvest, a project based at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Feb
27

Area school youth to gather at CSC Student Center for annual Nebraska History Day

Chadron State College will host the annual Western Nebraska History Day district competition Feb. 28 at the Student Center.
Feb
26

Actor challenges students to find their purpose

Jeffrey Tambor easily moved back into the role of professor Tuesday night as he wrote advice for life on a white board and coached two Chadron State College students on stage in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.
Feb
24

Students encouraged to register this week

The theme for this week at Chadron State College is “Get Registered”. Faculty advisors have been meeting with students throughout the month of February to discuss class schedules for the upcoming summer, fall and spring terms.
Feb
22

Faculty to perform Sunday recital

The Chadron State College music faculty will perform a recital Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Feb
22

Art students consult with industry leaders in Omaha

Three Chadron State College art/graphic design majors and faculty member Mary Donahue traveled to Omaha for the annual Meet the Pros Conference earlier this week.
Feb
20

Range management students attend international meeting

Four Chadron State College students recently returned from the 67th annual Society of Range Management international meeting in Orlando, Fla.
Feb
20

CSC students take part in bighorn sheep capture in Wildcat Hills

GERING - During five different occasions, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission officials have looked to other states and Canada to find and capture bighorn sheep to release in their reintroduction efforts. This week, they didn’t have to leave their home state to do it.
Feb
20

CSC students plan eighth annual talent showcase

Chadron State College student talent will be showcased in an 8th annual concert, this year named “Release Live” co-sponsored by CSC Student Senate, Residence Life Association and The Pit.
Feb
19

Poetry celebrated as therapy, vehicle of hope

A poem can be a partner in the healing process, provide humor and bring hope Rich Kenney, Chadron State College social work faculty member, told a capacity audience assembled at the King Library for the first Graves Lecture Series of the year.
Feb
17

President of National Association for Family Child Care speaks at CSC

Hitting the “restart button” to access creativity is of vital importance to early childhood care providers. This advice came from keynote speaker President Patricia Dischler as she addressed 160 attendees at the 25th annual Excellence in Early Childhood conference on the Chadron State College campus Saturday.
Feb
17

Renowned actor to perform on campus

Emmy nominee Jeffrey Tambor will appear in the Chadron State College Memorial Hall Auditorium Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
Feb
16

Spring 2014 Graves Lecture Series begins this week

The schedule for the spring 2014 Dorset Graves’ Library Lecture Series has been announced by Shawn Hartman, assistant director of public services at the Reta E. King Library.
Feb
15

Two art shows open in Memorial Hall

Two new shows in the Gallery Series at Chadron State College open this week and run through March 7. Both are free and open to the public 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Feb
14

Fall 2013/Spring 2014 Art Happenings

The most recent Senior Thesis Art Show happened at the end of the Fall 2013 semester. Patrick Mooney and Conor McGhehey exhibited their work in a variety of different mediums- paintings, drawings, prints, graphic design, photography, glass, sculpture, and ceramics.
Feb
13

CSC has tie to the Winter Olympics

CSC shares a connection with the Sochi Olympics through recent MBA graduate Borislav Belenov.
Feb
11

'The Play About the Baby' explores pain and its role in life

The upcoming Chadron State College production of “The Play About the Baby” explores pain and its role in our lives.
Feb
9

Spanish keyboard aficionado performs Feb. 14

Dr. Susanne Skyrm will perform a program of Spanish and Latin American piano music Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium. The program is free and open to the public.
Feb
9

Rodeo club hosts fundraiser on campus

The CSC Rodeo Club's annual Black Tie Calf Fry Feb. 8 was attended by more than 200 people and raised $5,300 through a live and a silent auction of donated items.
Feb
7

CSC Project Strive/TRiO names Student of the Month

Project Strive/TRiO at Chadron State College has named Elizabeth Rice as the January 2014 Strive Student of the Month.
Feb
7

CSC hosts 25th Annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference

The President of the National Association for Family Child Care will be the keynote speaker at the 25th annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference at Chadron State College Feb. 14 and 15.
Feb
6

New EagleCard to transform CSC ID card services

Chadron State College has signed a contract with the Campus Solutions division of Heartland Payment Systems for the implementation of a progressive, centralized identity management system called EagleCard.
Feb
5

Annual music festival deemed a success

Over 200 students from 28 high schools in the region convened on campus for the annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival this week.
Feb
4

The Big Event plans 'The Big White Out'

The Big Event staff is announcing “The Big White Out,” a themed night for the Chadron State College men’s and women’s basketball games Feb. 7 in the Armstrong gymnasium.
Feb
4

CSC Campus Arboretum Volunteers host seed swap and tool care workday

The Chadron State College Campus Arboretum Volunteers will host the first workday of the year Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center.
Feb
3

Tickets available for annual CSC International Club Food Tasting Party

The annual Chadron State College International Club Food Tasting Party is scheduled for Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. in the CSC Student Center ballroom.
Jan
30

CSC students attend nation's major music trade show

For the 12th consecutive year, a group of Chadron State College students has attended the prestigious National Association of Music Merchants four-day trade show and conference.
Jan
29

CSC Rodeo Club gears up for annual 'Black Tie Calf Fry'

The Chadron State College Rodeo Club is busy with preparations for the annual Black Tie Calf Fry.
Jan
29

CSC Admissions to host open house Feb. 17

The CSC Admissions office is planning to host an Eagle Open House for prospective students and families Feb. 17.
Jan
28

Eighteen inducted into Blue Key National Honor Society

The Chadron State College chapter of Blue Key Honor Society recently inducted 18 men.
Jan
26

Rotaract to become a CSC club

Based on a positive experience with Rotary International as a teenager, Chadron State College sophomore Abby Lane is spearheading the establishment of a chapter of Rotaract at CSC.
Jan
26

Piano concert planned for Jan. 27

Dr. Jonathan Sokasits, professor of piano at Hastings College in Hastings, will perform a concert in Memorial Hall Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Jan
24

Cardinal Key inducts new members

Nine 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.
Jan
23

CSC students to present at The Big Event Conference in College Station, Texas

Three Chadron State College students will represent Chadron State College this month at The Big Event Conference on the campus where the tradition began, Texas A&M in College Station, Texas, Jan. 31-Feb.1.
Jan
22

Exhibit showcases artist's passion for landscape and light

In a show that came together “serendipitously and quickly,” according to Dr. Robin Smith, he will exhibit 19 of his oil paintings featuring the Buttes and Badlands of Dawes County Nebraska and several still life paintings.
Jan
21

CSC senior to audition for "The Voice" in Nashville

Frederick Culp, Jr., known by fellow Chadron State College students as “Freddy C,” will be traveling to Nashville to audition for an opportunity to appear on the NBC television show “The Voice.”
Jan
19

New trustees appointed to Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Governor Dave Heineman recently appointed Jess Zeiss, Omaha, to the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees to complete the term of Bill Roskens, Omaha, who resigned his appointment.
Jan
17

Diversity Committee to host Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events

The Chadron State College Diversity Committee is hosting the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March Jan. 20.
Jan
16

Exhibit celebrates over 70 years of artist's work

A selection of Myra Omelanuk’s watercolors, which demonstrate her lifelong passion for painting flowers, is on display now through Feb. 5 in the Memorial Hall Gallery 239. The exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m
Jan
16

Chadron State to sponsor game night with the Rapid City Rush

Chadron State College will sponsor a CSC game night with the Rapid City Rush professional hockey team on Jan. 25 at the Rapid City Civic Center. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the puck drops at 7 p.m. CSC students, faculty, staff and alumni will receive a $5 discount on their tickets for the event.
Jan
15

Mid-Plains CEO graduates with MBA from Chadron State College

Ryan Purdy, president of Mid-Plains Community College, has joined many other Chadron State College master's degree holders from around the world who are working in fields including education, the military, business and industry, research and the non-profit sector.
Jan
14

Exhibit about the role of books in America comes to Sandoz Center

January 13 through March 7, the “Fact Fiction and the New World: The Role of Books in the Making of America” panel display will be open to the public in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center.
Jan
15

Annual health fair set for Jan. 23

Chadron community members and college students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the annual health fair on campus next week.
Jan
8

Fall 2013 president's and dean's lists released

Chadron State College has announced the names of 592 students who qualified for the institution's fall 2013 academic honors lists.
Jan
6

College senior keeps draft horse tradition alive

If not for a ring tone from the movie “Despicable Me” when a text message arrives on her phone, Katy Stewart could be a rancher a hundred years ago driving a team of draft horses through pastures near the Pine Ridge.
Jan
6

High Plains festival to bring over 200 to campus

This year, the High Plains Band and Choir Festival Feb. 3-4 will include students from 28 school districts in Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota.