Accomplishments and Math Science renovation highlight 2019

CHADRON – Chadron State College students, employees, and alumni distinguished themselves in numerous ways in 2019.

CSC announces President's and Dean's Lists

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the names of 620 students who qualified for the institution's Fall 2019 academic honors lists.

CSC announces Dean's and President's Lists

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the names of 620 students who qualified for the institution's Fall 2019 academic honors lists.

Commencement speakers advise graduates to endure and face challenges

CHADRON – Nearly 230 Chadron State College graduates were honored in two commencement ceremonies Friday.

Student workers value experience gained from CSC Live

CHADRON – The practical experience gained while creating live broadcasts of Chadron State College sporting events and activities is a major benefit of working for CSC Live, part of the Department of College Relations.

Family roots lead Student of the Month to CSC

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Hannah Conner of Orient, Ohio, is the December Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month.

Wentworth and Reynaga to speak at commencement

CHADRON – Chadron State College winter commencement speakers include Mathematics Professor Dr. Beth Wentworth for the graduate ceremony in Memorial Hall at 2 p.m. and 2014 alumnus Adolfo Daniel Reynaga for the undergraduate ceremony in the Chicoine Center at 4 p.m. Two hundred twenty-nine candidates are expected to receive bachelor's and master's degrees.

CSC expects 229 to graduate Friday

CHADRON – Chadron State College expects to honor 229 candidates for graduation at commencement exercises Friday.

Watson named Nebraska's High School Counselor of the Year

CHADRON – Chadron State College alumna and Chadron High School Counselor Loni Watson was named the Nebraska High School Counselor of the Year by the Nebraska Department of Education in November.

CSC students lead reading group at CHS

CHADRON – Chadron State College English majors Lydia Privett of Wahoo, Nebraska, and Nalani Stewart of Colorado Springs, Colorado, led a discussion group with Chadron High School students this semester focusing on “Hey Kiddo,” a graphic memoir written and illustrated by Jarrett Krosoczka and used as the Common Reading Experience at CSC.

Hill named Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Michaela Hill of Douglas, Wyoming, is the November Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month.

Powell named Vice President for Academic Affairs

CHADRON – Dr. James Powell has been named Chadron State College’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, President Randy Rhine announced Tuesday. Powell, the Dean of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences at Chadron State College, replaces Dr. Charles Snare, who announced his retirement in August. Powell will begin his duties Jan. 11, 2020.

Green guides CSC students in poetry session

CHADRON – Sarah Green presented a poetry reading and conducted a guided poetry exercise and question and answer session for students Nov. 21 at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. About 30 students and faculty participated.

Delta Mu Delta inducts new members

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Kappa Kappa Chapter of the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society inducted 21 undergraduate and graduate students Nov. 21 during a ceremony at the Student Center.

CSC students lead reading group at CHS

CHADRON – Chadron State College English majors Lydia Privett of Wahoo, Nebraska, and Nalani Stewart of Colorado Springs, Colorado, led a discussion group with Chadron High School students this semester focusing on “Hey Kiddo,” a graphic memoir written and illustrated by Jarrett Krosoczka and used as the Common Reading Experience at CSC.

Chadron State to open Monday at 10 a.m.

Classes canceled for remainder of week; campus closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Beginning Monday, Nov. 25, at noon, all Chadron State College classes will be canceled for the remainder of the week due to the severe winter weather forecast. In addition, Chadron State College will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 26, and Wednesday, Nov. 27. Chadron State College was already scheduled to be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Virtual Reality offers education benefits, recreation opportunities for CSC students

CHADRON – Virtual Reality (VR), the technology that allows a person to figuratively step into and explore a computer created three-dimensional world that can feel completely real, has made its debut in the King Library Learning Commons at Chadron State College.

CSC hosts District 12 FFA competition

CHADRON — The District 12 National FFA Organization Leadership Contest was Nov. 20 at Chadron State College. Students from 16 Nebraska high schools competed for a chance to qualify for the 92nd Nebraska FFA State Convention in Lincoln in April 2020. First and second place winners in each event category qualified for the Nebraska state competition.

Student of the month values helping others

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Estabon Bozeman of Inglewood, California, is the October 2019 Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month.

Policy changes highlight November Board of Trustees' meeting

WAYNE, Neb. – Revisions to Board policies and the approval of contracts that affect Chadron State College highlighted the recent Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees meeting in Wayne, Nebraska, Nov. 14.

Foundation announces Fall Fund Drive pledges of $142,746

CHADRON – Volunteers with the Chadron State Foundation’s annual Fall Fund Drive celebrated the conclusion of the drive with pledges of $142,746 during a reception at the Bean Broker Nov. 5. Funds raised will support scholarships, improvements to college facilities, and departments and programs.

CSC hosts fifth annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet

CHADRON – Chadron State College Event Planning and Leadership (CA 239) students hosted the fifth annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet, Monday, Nov. 18, in the Student Center Ballroom. This year’s event discussed food insecurity and hunger throughout the United States.

Sandoz Center features 'Native American Legacies'

CHADRON – The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is honoring Native American Heritage Month with an exhibit titled “Native American Legacies.” The exhibit includes three art installations and an informational display about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women now through Dec. 13. The Sandoz Center hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Training in technology use important for Education students

CHADRON – Digital technology offers powerful tools for teachers, and training in using those tools to increase learning outcomes is vital for Chadron State College students who are preparing for a career in Education, according to Eric Rapp, Assistant Professor and instructor for two Technology for Learning courses underway this semester.

Green will read at CSC Thursday

CHADRON – Sarah Green will give a public reading Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Chicoine Atrium on the campus of Chadron State College.

CSC student analyzes Sherlock and Watson for prestigious conference

CHADRON – Contrary to some modern interpretations, the relationship between Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, the famous fictional detectives created by Victorian author Arthur Conan Doyle, didn’t have homosexual overtones, and might better be labeled as a bromance.

Schaeffer to present final Graves Lecture of the semester

CHADRON – The Fall 2019 Graves Lecture Series will conclude Nov. 26 with Dr. Susan Schaeffer, a Chadron State College Professor, who will present, “The Mental Health Stigma.” She will discuss issues related to stigmas about mental health and various strategies being implemented to address the issue.

CSC graduate earns Nebraska Teacher of the Year

CHADRON – The Nebraska Department of Education has named Chadron State College alumna Megan (McNeil) Helberg the 2019-20 Teacher of the Year. Helberg is in her 10th year at Burwell Public Schools where she is also the head volleyball coach. She teaches eighth grade, junior and senior English.

Wilson to help lead BHECN Panhandle

CHADRON – Chadron State College will become a more integral partner in the state’s efforts to recruit and retain behavioral health professionals with the announcement of Dr. Tara Wilson, associate professor in Counseling, as co-director of the new Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) Panhandle. Dr. Cate Jones-Hazledine, a CSC adjunct faculty member, and licensed, private-practice psychologist based in Rushville, is the other co-director. Both co-directors will be part-time.

Second annual Mini Big Event expands, gives back

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s The Big Event staff, Event Planning and Leadership (CA 239) students, and members of Project Strive/TRiO volunteered Tuesday, Nov. 5, for the second annual Mini Big Event. A total of 40 volunteers completed 10 jobsites in the Chadron community.

Mari Sandoz Wacipi set for Nov. 23

CHADRON – The Chadron State College’s Mari Sandoz Wacipi, or powwow, will be Saturday, Nov. 23 in the Student Center Ballroom.

Seniors plan to display art

CHADRON – Chadron State College's Senior Thesis Art Show, "Between the Lines," opens Monday in the Main Gallery of Memorial Hall. The show will be open Monday through Friday until Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A reception featuring the artists will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in the Memorial Hall Lobby.

CSC presents 'Miss Julie' Nov. 14-17

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Theatre department will present “Miss Julie,” a naturalistic tragedy, Nov. 14-17. All performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. except the Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.

Soil health advocate to speak on campus

CHADRON—Chadron State College students, local FFA chapters, and area agriculture producers are invited to attend “Observing and Thinking: One Man’s Journey to Regenerative Agriculture,” by Shane New Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Center.

CSC to host annual greenery swag workshop Nov. 23

CHADRON – The public is invited to Chadron State College’s annual greenery swag workshop Saturday, Nov. 23 at 9 a.m. at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center’s Chicoine Atrium.

Art Day provides sessions for high school students

CHADRON – Nearly 160 students from 16 Nebraska and South Dakota high schools attended Chadron State College’s Art Day Nov. 4. CSC students and faculty instructed sessions in drawing, printmaking, photography, crafts, mixed media, graphic design, and ceramics.

Hoem to speak Tuesday in Graves Lecture Series

CHADRON – Chadron State College Professor Dr. Bruce Hoem will speak Tuesday in the Fall 2019 Graves Lecture Series.

Social Work conference focuses on kindness and forgiveness

CHADRON – Speakers at Chadron State College’s Social Work 435 conference focused on the power of forgiveness, kindness, and love as an antidote to hate. Senior students in the Social Work program presented the conference as part of their graduation requirements.

Winkles return to CSC for Community Band anniversary

CHADRON – Two distinguished guests and former Chadron State College music faculty members, Carola and Bill Winkle, will be featured during the Wind Symphony and Community band concert Friday at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

USAID speaker coming to CSC Wednesday

CHADRON – Todd Flynn will speak about his experiences with USAID’s Farmer-to-Farmer Program Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Rangeland Complex Classroom, Room 213. The event, co-sponsored by the Social Sciences and Rangeland departments, is free and open to the public.

More than 50 attend four NBDC workshops

CHADRON – Chadron State College and its Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) recently hosted four workshops from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, including a Meet the Buyers Government Contracting Conference.

CSC Social Work seniors plan conference on Hate

CHADRON – Chadron State College seniors majoring in Social Work will present, Hate: How it Preys on our Fears and Ignorance, a major conference set for Wednesday, Nov. 6. The conference, in the Student Center Ballroom, begins at 8 a.m. and will be free and open to the public. Lunch is provided and does not require a reservation.

CSC to host DNA expert Monday

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host Dr. John M. Butler, a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fellow and special assistant to the Director for Forensic Science, for two presentations about DNA Monday, Nov. 4, in the CSC Student Center. Both are free and open to the public.

CSC announces three finalists for VPAA position

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced three finalists for the Vice President for Academic Affairs position.

Applications available for CSCEA scholarship

CHADRON – Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Chadron State College Education Association (CSCEA) Scholarship. The scholarship, funded by CSCEA faculty members, provides two $500 scholarships for the Spring 2020 semester. Students who have completed a minimum of 30 hours at the time of application are eligible to apply.

Buchmann speaks about endangered rhinos

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Physical and Life Science Professor Dr. Ann Buchmann spoke about her recent eco-volunteer experience in Victoria Falls where she worked with endangered animals as part of the Graves Lecture Series Oct. 22.

'Hey Kiddo' author will visit campus Monday

CHADRON – Chadron State College students will have an opportunity to meet Jarrett Krosoczka, author and illustrator of this year’s common reading book, “Hey, Kiddo,” Monday, Oct. 28, when he visits campus.

Service to the region is important for CS Foundation

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Brown named Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Makayla Brown of Hershey, Nebraska, is the Project Strive/TRiO September 2019 Student of the Month.

Undergraduate students explore health careers at UNMC

OMAHA – Twenty-four Chadron State College students enrolled in the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) toured the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

Fall 2019 Graves Lecture Series starts Oct. 22

CHADRON – Three Chadron State College faculty members will headline the Fall 2019 Graves Lecture Series. They are: Dr. Ann Buchmann, Dr. Bruce Hoem, and Dr. Susan Schaeffer.

Seven CSC students attend graphic design workshop

CHADRON – Seven Chadron State College art students and Professor Mary Donahue attended a workshop with Portland, Oregon, graphic designer Aaron Draplin Sept. 26 south of Rapid City, South Dakota, at the Barn Event Center. The CSC students were: Rylie Cole of Minden, Neb., Riley Ellis of Harrison, Neb., Mia MacDonald of Cheyenne, Wyo., Jessica Rawlings of Chadron, Kayla Reinke of Pierce, Neb., Abigail Swanson of Grand Island, Neb., and Chris Wright of Gering, Neb.

Dating and Domestic Violence Seminar set for Wednesday

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host a Dating and Domestic Violence seminar Wednesday in the Student Center’s Ballroom from 1 to 4 p.m. The conference, which includes keynote speakers Kathy O’Neil and Ron Blake and a panel of experts, is free and open to the public. All CSC Resident Advisors and other officers in specific clubs and organizations are required to attend, but it is open to other students, according to Associate Director of Residence Life Taylor Osmotherly.

Sculpture dedicated Friday

CHADRON – “Heart and Soul,” a large outdoor sculpture by Karen Yank of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was dedicated Friday at the Chicoine Center Plaza at Chadron State College.

Campus closed Thursday; Eli Young Band concert postponed

Chadron State College is closing its campus Thursday, Oct. 10, because of winter weather conditions. Residence halls and dining services will remain open.

Longtime CSC Information Officer publishes new book

CHADRON – In nearly five decades of work at Chadron State College, Con Marshall has written stories touching on virtually every aspect of college life: homecomings and graduations, sporting contests, student-athlete profiles, cultural events, outstanding students, and distinguished alumni.

CSC Theatre Department plans busy year

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Theatre Department has a busy year planned with four productions. The fall semester features a horror theme and Artist-in-Residence David Craven of Atlanta, Ga., assisting Theatre Professor Scott Cavin. In the spring semester, monsters and ghosts take the stage.

Army ROTC cadets attend summer training

CHADRON – Two Chadron State College Army ROTC cadets, Kalli Talbot of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Greg McCallum of Chadron, attended the Cadet Coalition Warfighter Program in the country of Peru in May 20 through June 21.

Variety of classes opens opportunities for CSC graduate

CHADRON – Taking classes in a variety of subjects while a student at Chadron State College has helped CSC alumna Fawn Dellit in her career as an independent business woman in Texas.

Three families honored with Family Tree Award

CHADRON – Three families were honored by Chadron State College. They are the Katen, Neuharth, and Waggener families.

Homecoming parade continues in spite of weather

CHADRON – A cool, steady rain did not stop the Chadron State College Homecoming parade Saturday. Nearly 20 entries participated in spite of the weather. Nebraska State College System Chancellor Paul Turman was unable to serve as the parade’s grand marshal as planned. He was traveling to Chadron with the Old Green Plane crew early Saturday morning when they stopped in Ord, according to Dr. Randy Rhine, CSC President, and could not continue west due to Instrument Flight Rules.

CSC honors four alumni at homecoming

CHADRON – Chadron State College will recognize four alumni for their exceptional service to the college, accomplishments in their careers and active involvement in their communities. Dr. Angela Brennan and Justice John Freudenberg will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award and Dr. Brendan "Dan" Connealy and Dr. Kendra Schmid will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

CSC homecoming includes NSCS Chancellor as parade grand marshal

CHADRON – Nebraska State College System Chancellor Paul Turman will be the Chadron State College Homecoming Parade Marshal Saturday. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. and will run north on Main St. The theme for homecoming is “Color the Town CSC.”

Eli Young Band to perform Oct. 10

CHADRON – The Eli Young Band will perform at Chadron State College Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nelson Physical Activity Center.

Board of Trustees approve NSCS 2025 Strategic Plan

CHADRON – The approval of the Nebraska State College System 2025 Strategic Plan highlighted the Board of Trustees’ meeting in Chadron Sept. 12.

Getting to Know: Student Activities

College Relations publishes a monthly series of news articles, features and Q&A interviews highlighting various departments on campus in an effort to assist the faculty and staff in gaining an increased awareness about and understanding of each other’s roles and responsibilities.

NSCS Board of Trustees set 2025 Strategic Plan

CHADRON, NE – The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) Board of Trustees approved a new strategic plan to guide the System’s work over the next five years, Thursday. The plan’s goals reflect the NSCS’s commitment to its longstanding mission while leveraging the opportunities and addressing the workforce challenges facing Nebraska and how the State Colleges can be part of the solution.

Ellis contributes chapter to wellness textbook

CHADRON – A chapter written by Associate Professor Dr. Josh Ellis has been published in the textbook, “Working Toward Wellness: A Practical Workbook.”

Sixth grade memory inspires CSC professor's poem

CHADRON – Vivid primary school memories of the acrid smell of blue ink used in mimeograph machines, and the hardship a dyslexic classmate faced in learning English grammar provided inspiration for "Mimeograph Blues" a poem by Chadron State College social work professor Rich Kenney that was published in the Summer 2019 edition of Plainsongs Literary Journal, a poetry magazine produced by Hastings College Press.

'The Sand in Our Art' now open in the Sandoz Center

CHADRON – The Nebraska Sandhills are on center stage at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center with an exhibit titled “The Sand in Our Art.” Artwork by Trudy Denham, assistant professor at Chadron State College, and former Chadron resident Linda Teahon will be on display Sept. 3 through Oct. 25.

Science majors conduct biomedical research

CHADRON – After spending the summer working on advanced biomedical research projects, two Chadron State College students, Wacey Gallegos from Ainsworth, Nebraska, and Lelisse Umeta, from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, had the opportunity to present results of their work at a recent science conference in Nebraska City.

Snare to retire in 2020

CHADRON – Dr. Charles Snare, Chadron State College’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, will retire in January 2020. Snare, an administrator at the college since 2006, made his announcement at the college’s all-campus meeting Friday.

'From Where I Stand' exhibit opens in Memorial Hall

CHADRON – “From Where I Stand,” an exhibition of selected artworks from Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be in Memorial Hall's Main Gallery Aug. 30-Sept. 30.

Faculty and students assist with Bioblitz

CHADRON – Chadron State College faculty and students are assisting with the Bioblitz, a learning event about biodiversity, at Chadron State Park on Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7. Events start Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 7 a.m., are free and designed for families. A valid Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permit is required for entry to the park.

Sandoz Symposium set for Sept. 19-21

CHADRON – “Populism” will be the theme of the Pilster Lecture and Mari Sandoz Symposium Sept. 19-21. Thursday’s and Friday’s events take place at Chadron State College.

Six new faculty hired

CHADRON – Six new faculty members will join the ranks at Chadron State College this fall. Two will be in Science, one in Education, and three in the Business Academy. They are: Dr. Rachelle Rider, Dr. Tawny Tibbits, Catherine Rust, Pil Joon Kim, Zunaira Khalid, and Chris McCarthy.

'Chadron State Through the Years' exhibit opens

CHADRON – An exhibit featuring vintage memorabilia and photographs of Chadron State’s history since 1911 will be on display Aug. 5 to Aug. 26.

Chadron State College embraces new mission, vision, and values

CHADRON – Chadron State College has revised its mission and vision statements, as well as its institutional values, to assist with strategic planning and enhancing collaborations with students and community members.

CSC graduate wins international research award

CHADRON – Earning a bachelor’s degree in Communication at Chadron State College was a formative step for 2013 graduate T.J Thomson, and a stepping stone to an academic career that has recently been recognized with an international award for research on communication and journalism.

Education department expands year-long, school-based partnership

CHADRON – A successful year-long student teaching pilot with 10 Chadron State College students at three Nebraska partner school districts in Chadron, Scottsbluff and Sidney, has paved the way for the Education department to expand the new format to 16 Nebraska school districts and two in Wyoming this fall.

Research trip gives CSC student access to rare pieces of historic literature

CHADRON – A trip to Indiana University's Lilly Library in May gave a Chadron State College student and a faculty member an opportunity to view and touch some of the historic pieces of literature that have shaped the culture of the English-speaking world, as well as a chance to access primary research materials for their writing projects.

Jones presents at international conference

CHADRON – English Assistant Professor Dr. Mary Clai Jones represented Chadron State College May 30-31 at a British Association of Victorian Studies conference in Italy. She presented a paper about the late English essayist Vernon Lee’s environmental activism. Vernon Lee was the pseudonym of Violet Paget, who died in 1935.

Carnot part of team exploring diet and health

CHADRON – Although she doesn’t follow the diet herself, Chadron State College Psychological Sciences Professor Dr. Mary Jo Carnot has become part of a research team studying the beneficial health effects of eating primarily plant-based foods that are high in nutrient density.

Students to begin using CSC's updated application

CHADRON – Applying for admission to Chadron State College will now be an easier process thanks to a collaborative effort between the college and the Nebraska Student Information System (NeSIS).

Four students place at national conference

CHADRON – Four Chadron State College students placed in the top 10 at the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) National Leadership Conference in San Antonio June 24-27.

CSC alumna named Wyoming Teacher of the Year

CHADRON – Wyoming’s 2019 Teacher of the Year Valerie Bruce credits the award, in large part, to knowledge she gained while earning a master’s degree in Education Administration from Chadron State College in 2017. Bruce teaches first grade at Rozet Elementary, a rural school near Gillette.

Military Science and Leadership classes can benefit all CSC students

CHADRON – Although developing officers for the United States Army, National Guard, and Reserve is a primary aim of the Military Science and Leadership program at Chadron State College, the program has benefits for students who aren’t intent on a military job or career, according to Capt. Scot Mullis, the instructor for most of the MSL classes offered at CSC.

Several items approved, reviewed at June Board meeting

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees met Tuesday, June 18, at Hillcrest Country Club in Lincoln.

Waugh, Miller named to interim posts

CHADRON – Two tenured professors at Chadron State College will serve in interim administrative roles beginning in August.

NSCS board approves new tuition rates

LINCOLN – The Board of Trustees for the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) unanimously voted to set tuition and fees for Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges for the next two years. Full-time students attending the State Colleges will pay an additional $4.50 per credit hour in tuition for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 academic years.

Story Catcher Festival includes public readings and workshop

CHADRON – The public is invited to Story Catcher Writing Festival events Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19 at Fort Robinson. Writers in Residence Frank X Walker and Marie Matsuki Mockett will give readings Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bricks Officers Quarters 16A/B. The Wednesday workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. in the same location will feature Mari Sandoz Emerging Writers Jenna Goldsmith and Tor Strand.

Students' discarded items to provide nearly 500 meals for elderly

CHADRON – The second year of a collaborative effort between Chadron State College, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and the community of Chadron raised $2,078 for meals for the elderly.

Sandstrom named Nebraska History Teacher of the Year

CHADRON – Chadron State College alumnus Michael Sandstrom was recently named the 2019 Nebraska History Teacher of the Year.

$28.5M Math Science Addition and Renovation Approved

LINCOLN – The renovation and addition of Chadron State College’s Math Science building is now a reality thanks to the recently approved budget by Nebraska State Senators and Gov. Pete Ricketts. Included in the state’s budget is the bond repayment for the $28.5 million project at CSC to renovate and expand its existing Math Science facility.

Hardy named to specialized accreditation team, receives award

CHADRON – Chadron State College Professor of Biology Dr. Joyce Phillips Hardy was selected by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to serve in a newly-formed, specialized corps of peer reviewers. Hardy was one of 16 higher education professionals nationwide chosen for the specialized training April 5 in Chicago. HLC accredits colleges and universities in the 19-state North Central region of the U.S. and peer reviewers.

Five RHOP students attend workshop at UNMC

OMAHA, Neb. – The Nebraska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program at UNMC hosted five students from Chadron State College’s Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP), in addtion to students in the Kearney Health Opportunities Program, and Urban Health Opportunities Program May 6-10.

CSC to host wildflower day June 6

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Campus Arboretum Volunteers will host a wildflower day with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum June 6 in Chadron.

Two students complete NASA Nebraska fellowships

CHADRON – Two Chadron State College students, Jessica Rowshandel of Encino, California, and Isaac Langan of McCook, Nebraska, recently completed research funded by NASA Nebraska Space Grant fellowships. Rowshandel studied analog mapping sites that mimic NASA’s Mars 2020 landing site and Langan researched nitrate, arsenic, and uranium levels in wells near Crawford, Nebraska.

Student earns award for Nebraska Academy of Sciences presentation

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Gabrielle Brumfield of Pendleton, Indiana, won the Outstanding Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Sciences $500 award at the Nebraska Academy of Sciences meeting in Lincoln April 12. Her abstract and paper were titled “Effects of Curcumin on the NF-KB Pathway in Triple Negative Breast Cancer.”

Four students accepted to law schools

CHADRON – Four Chadron State College students who graduated within the past year have been accepted to law schools. They are Todd Roenfeldt of Chadron, Brianna Wilson of Ogallala, Neb., Rose MacClure of Whiting, Iowa, and Samantha Merrill of Hot Springs, S.D.

Chadron State announces President's and Dean's Lists

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the names of 548 students who qualified for the institution's Spring 2019 academic honors lists.

ROTC offers opportunities

CHADRON – The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at Chadron State College allows students an opportunity to get involved with the U.S. Army and tailor their involvement to match their own interests.

Connell gives large gift to Chadron State Foundation

CHADRON – The estate of a longtime educator who earned three degrees at Chadron State College will benefit Nebraska and South Dakota students for years to come, according to Chadron State Foundation Chief Executive Officer Ben Watson.

Scholastic Contest winners announced

CHADRON – Four Hundred and eighty-three high school students competed in Chadron State College’s Annual Scholastic Contest Wednesday. The contest, originally scheduled for April 12, was postponed due to a snowstorm.

CSC receives award for support of guard and reserve employees

CHADRON – Chadron State College received the Chair's Outstanding Performance Certificate at the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Awards Banquet in Lincoln April 26. The award recognizes organizations that support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve.

Schmidt advises graduates to serve others

CHADRON – Two hundred forty-two candidates for bachelor’s degrees were honored during Chadron State College’s Undergraduate Commencement Saturday in the Chicoine Center.

Field: Black-tailed prairie dogs meet keystone species criteria

CHADRON – Chadron State College Assistant Professor Dr. Aaron Field explained the historical distribution of black-tailed prairie dogs, attempted management practices, and criteria that qualify them as a keystone species in his Graves Lecture April 23.

Knight encourages master's graduates to become civic engagement spark plugs

CHADRON – Eighty candidates for master’s degrees were honored during Chadron State College’s Graduate Commencement Saturday in Memorial Hall.

Ivy Day honors outstanding CSC students

CHADRON – Chadron State College recognized seniors at the annual Ivy Day ceremony Friday in Memorial Hall. The event, which has occurred at CSC every year since 1919, is co-sponsored by the Blue Key and Cardinal Key honor societies.

CSC celebrates commencement

CHADRON – Eighty graduate candidates and 242 undergraduate candidates were recognized during two Chadron State College commencement ceremonies Saturday.

Kral-O'Brien explains symbiotic relationship

CHADRON – Practitioner-in-Residence Dr. Katherine Kral-O'Brien spoke about the symbiotic relationship between rangeland and pollinators in a presentation April 24 in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. Kral-O’Brien taught an eight-week class at Chadron State College this semester: Special Topics in AGRI: Pollinator Ecology (AGRI 460), funded by the Bill and Virginia Coffee Family Foundation Grant.

Klammer named CSC student representative on NSCS Board of Trustees

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts has appointed Sam Klammer of Juniata, Nebraska, Kayla Myers of Sidney, Iowa, and Ashley VanMeeteren of Yankton, South Dakota, to serve as student representatives on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees during the 2019-20 academic year.

Six retirees honored at annual luncheon

CHADRON – Chadron State College recognized Jerry Cassiday, Amy Coates, Don Keiper, Dr. Robert Knight, Roger Mays, and Patti Porras Tuesday.

CSC recognizes employees Tuesday

CHADRON – Chadron State College employees were acknowledged for their years of employment and exemplary service during an annual luncheon Tuesday. The event was rescheduled from April 11 due to a snowstorm that closed campus for three days.

NASA Nebraska announces May 20 grant application deadline

CHADRON – NASA Nebraska announced May 20 is the application deadline for all the Space Grant Fellowship, Higher Education Mini-Grants, and Research Mini-Grants.

McKinley named April Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Samuel McKinley of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for April.

Ivy Day set for Friday

CHADRON – Graduating Chadron State College seniors who have distinguished themselves through excellence in their academic degree programs, service, or extracurricular activities during their college careers will be recognized at Ivy Day Friday. The event, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall, is free and open to the public.

The Eagle' wins eighth straight Best Overall Newspaper

SEWARD, Neb. – The Chadron State College student newspaper, “The Eagle,” won its eighth straight Best Overall Newspaper title in the Nebraska Collegiate Media Association’s (NCMA) annual Golden Leaf Awards April 20, at Concordia University in Seward.

Students honored at annual Health Professions banquet

CHADRON – Twenty-eight students were honored at Chadron State College’s Annual Health Professions Honors Banquet April 18. Twenty-three are from Nebraska, four from other states and one from Taiwan.

Scholastic Contest rescheduled to May 8

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s 59th annual Scholastic Contest has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 8, due to a snow storm on the original date.

Bioblitz aims to increase students' appreciation of biodiversity

CHADRON – A recent bioblitz project aimed at increasing awareness of the biological diversity in the environment yielded about 40 specimens of insects, plants and mosses from C-Hill on the Chadron State College campus, despite spring storms that reduced participation and made planning for the event difficult, according to CSC professor Mathew Brust. He and other CSC science instructors intend to have more activities like the one April 6.

Mount Rushmore Battalion prepares ROTC students for summer training

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from Black Hills State University, Chadron State College and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology gathered in Rapid City, South Dakota, March 22-24 for their culminating Field Training Experience (FTX). The multi-day event at West Camp Rapid included rifle marksmanship and land navigation exercises.

Rapp shares memories of Norway

CHADRON – Dr. Eric Rapp, an assistant professor who teaches in the Education department, has a passion for Norway that weaves its way through his daily life. During his Graves Lecture April 16 he described several of his favorite aspects of Norwegian culture including food, pastimes and customs.

Graves Lecture Series ends Tuesday

CHADRON – The Spring 2019 Graves Lecture Series will conclude Tuesday with Chadron State College faculty member Dr. Aaron Field at 7 p.m. the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center’s Chicoine Atrium. Admission is free and open to the public.

Food service provider, A'viands, to begin partnership with CSC July 1

CHADRON – Chadron State College will have a new food service provider at the beginning of the upcoming fiscal year. A’viands, based in Roseville, Minnesota, will become the college’s food service vendor July 1, 2019.

Knight, Schmidt commencement speakers

CHADRON – Chadron State College will celebrate Graduate Commencement Saturday at 8 a.m. in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium. The speaker will be Dr. Robert Knight, a professor retiring from the Justice Studies, Social Sciences and English Department after 11 years.

Can art works speak to students?

CHADRON – How do you get freshmen college students to think of art as something more than a framed image in a museum or a colorful illustration on the wall of their room?

Pollinator presentation open to public

CHADRON –Dr. Katherine Kral-O’Brien, a Practitioner in Residence at Chadron State College, will present “Pollinators on Rangelands” Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. The event, sponsored by the Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter at CSC, is free and open to the public.

You@CSC to support student success

CHADRON – Chadron State College launched an online service this week to support student success. You@CSC is available to students at you.csc.edu. The website uses multi-media content to help students build skills, strengthen resilience and approach health from a holistic perspective.

Seven CSC students attend Sigma Tau Delta International Convention

CHADRON – Seven Chadron State College students attended the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention in St. Louis in late March. Dr. Kimberly Cox, and Dr. Mary Clai Jones, co-advisers of CSC’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, attended the convention with the student group.

The Big Event adapts to overcome weather

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s seventh annual The Big Event had a first Saturday: it became the first one impacted by a snow storm. Approximately 12 inches of snow and a blizzard in the Chadron area days before the event reduced the number of planned jobsites from about 50 to half that number, according to Dr. Shaunda French-Collins, associate professor, who coordinates the annual day of service. In spite of the change of plans, French-Collins said hundreds of students and employees voluntee

Faculty-led Study Abroad to include seven disciplines in 2020

CHADRON – The May 2020 Chadron State College faculty-led Study Abroad trip to London and Dublin will be historic for at least two reasons: It will be the 40th CSC trip and seven academic disciplines of Art, Business, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, English, and Psychology will be included.

Faehnrich committed to her education and future

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Ashtyn Faehnrich of Rapid City, South Dakota, is the March Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month.

'Heavenly Horses' opens Saturday in the Sandoz Center

CHADRON – A show dedicated to the equine species will open Saturday with a reception in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. “Heavenly Horses,” an exhibit comprised of 17 photos of Mari Sandoz visiting the Lazy VV horse farm near Nederland, Colorado, in the 1940s, also includes mixed media artwork from Edgemont, South Dakota, artist Tami Bauer, and customized Breyer model horses by Chadron resident Lori Fisher.

Campus to remain closed Friday, Scholastic Contest postponed

Students help with flood relief

CHADRON – When news about flooding in eastern Nebraska reached Chadron State College, members of the science honorary organization Beta Beta Beta started discussing what they could do to help.

Campus to remain closed Thursday

Regional college presidents gather for first Presidents' Higher Education Summit

RAPID CITY -- Presidents from the higher education institutions in western South Dakota and Nebraska gathered March 29 for the Presidents’ Higher Education Summit in Rapid City. Among the topics of conversation were current and future collaborations among the seven schools, identifying a list of higher education options in the region and possibly sharing adjunct professors.

Rising Sophomore ceremony honors students

CHADRON – The fourth annual Rising Sophomore Awards Ceremony honored outstanding Chadron State College freshmen Thursday at the Student Center.

NSCS Announces the Disaster Relief Tuition Waiver Program

LINCOLN – The devastation caused by the recent flooding and blizzard will have far-reaching impacts on a number of Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges’ students who come from all corners of Nebraska. To help alleviate some of the financial hardships on returning and incoming students and families affected by the natural disasters, the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) is launching the 2019 Disaster Relief Tuition Waiver Program.

Eight PBL students qualify for nationals

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) represented the college well at the PBL State Leadership Conference in Kearney March 29-30, according to Dr. Todd Jamison, assistant professor and PBL adviser.

Jamison shares study about online students' perceptions of connectedness

CHADRON – Dr. Todd Jamison, assistant professor, shared findings from his dissertation research.

Faculty share reflections in Route 6x6 Challenge

CHADRON – Reflections about teaching and learning posted in Chadron State College’s Route 6x6 Challenge have provided thought-provoking moments of insight for the faculty participating in the blog.

Chadron Community Band celebrates 25th anniversary

CHADRON -- At 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 1993, in Memorial Hall on the Chadron State College campus, Carola Winkle raised her baton and led a group of some 30 musicians from Chadron and surrounding communities in the first 90-minute rehearsal of the Bordeaux Community Band.

Board of Trustees approve continuation of programs

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System hosted its meeting at March 21-22 at Peru State College.

NBDC client earns Champion of Small Business Award

CHADRON – A Chadron business client nominated by the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) at Chadron State College earned the Champion of Small Business Award March 13 at a ceremony in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Retention efforts increase at CSC

Chadron State College reporter George Ledbetter recently had a question and answer interview with Director of Institutional Research Malinda Linegar about the college’s efforts toward retention of students. Retention is one of the four components of the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan (SEMP), and Linegar chairs the committee devoted to it.

Senior Art Show, Advanced Art Studio Show open Monday

CHADRON – The Spring Senior Art Show, “Mindscape,” will be on display in Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery Monday through April 5. A reception for the artists will be Friday, March 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s Lobby. Regular show hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Nobiling selected as 2019 NSCS Teaching Excellence Award Recipient

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Colleges Board of Trustees selected Dr. Tracy Nobiling as the 2019 Teaching Excellence Award Recipient for the Nebraska State College System. Nobiling was selected during the Board of Trustees meeting March 21 and will be celebrated during the spring commencement ceremony at Chadron State College on May 4, 2019.

Crews thankful for CSC's support systems

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Steven Crews is the February Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month.

Dix to speak about positivity Thursday

CHADRON – Amy Dix, best-selling author and entrepreneur, will speak Thursday, March 21 at 5 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. The presentation, “The Art of Crushing College: Staying Positive and Achieving Your Dreams through Your College Years,” is free and open to the public.

CSC employees, dining services work long hours during recent blizzard closure

CHADRON – Winter Storm Ulmer resulted in an historic three-day closure of Chadron State College March 13 through 15.

Behavioral health careers topic of Wednesday program

CHADRON – Behavioral Health Career Interest Day will feature two free sessions Wednesday open to all Chadron State College students, according to Dr. Tara Wilson, assistant professor.

Online MBA program a good investment for recent CSC graduate

CHADRON – Earning a graduate degree online from Chadron State College was a good investment that helped land a challenging and fulfilling job, according to Amy James, of Fredrick, Maryland.

Water scientist rescheduled to speak Thursday

CHADRON – Joseph Reedy, project hydrogeologist and Chadron State College alumnus, will speak Thursday, March 21 at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center's Chicoine Atrium at 5 p.m. after a week delay due to weather. The free event is open to the public.

Spring 2019 Graves Lecture Series starts Tuesday

CHADRON – The Spring 2019 Graves Lecture Series will feature three Chadron State College faculty members: Dr. Todd Jamison, Dr. Aaron Field and Dr. Eric Rapp. Each lecture will begin at 7 p.m. the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center’s Chicoine Atrium. Admission is free and open to the public.

CSC closed Friday

For the third day in a row, Chadron State College will close its campus. After being closed Wednesday and Thursday because of a blizzard in the Chadron area, CSC will also close Friday.

Practitioner in Residence bringing pollinator ecology class to CSC

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Rangeland Management program is hosting Practitioner in Residence Dr. Katherine Kral-O’Brien for the second-half of the spring semester. Kral-O’Brien will be teaching a class on pollinators: Special Topics in AGRI: Pollinator Ecology (AGRI 460).

Founder of bio-tech start-up to speak about botulinum neurotoxins Thursday

Seventh annual Big Event volunteer registration opens March 11

CHADRON – Volunteer registration for Chadron State College’s seventh annual The Big Event opens March 11.

Campus closed Thursday

Chadron State College is closing its campus Thursday, March 7, because of winter weather conditions.

Two CSC art shows open

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Faculty Art Show “Shadow Line,” is open in Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery through March 15. It features textiles, glass, paintings, photography, and prints by Laura Bentz, Trudy Denham, Mary Donahue, Dewayne Gimeson and Jack Kant.

Ilgunas to give reading March 12

CHADRON – Ken Ilgunas will give a public reading Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Chadron State College Student Center’s Scottsbluff Room.

Students qualify for state at Western District History Day

CHADRON – Students from Chadron, Crawford and Sioux County middle and high schools participated in the annual Western District History Day at Chadron State College Friday, March 1. The top three students in each age division and category will advance to the state competition April 6 in Lincoln.

Heelan named Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Ashley Heelan of Lewellen, Nebraska, is the Project Strive/TRiO January Student of the Month.

Linders' internship a 'Positive' one

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Mariah Linders recently completed an internship opportunity that was positive, literally.

Nobiling explores Study Abroad opportunities during sabbatical

CHADRON – Two continents in two weeks. Dr. Tracy Nobiling’s sabbatical during the Fall 2018 semester was anything but sedentary. Nobiling, a Professor of Justice Studies, spent her time exploring Study Abroad opportunities for Chadron State College students and faculty in Spain and Australia.

CSC announces RHOP participants

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the names of 22 incoming Nebraska students who have been accepted in the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) as participants and three alternates.

CSC offers workshop for tree care professionals

CHADRON – An annual workshop tailored for public landscape caretakers will be at Chadron State College Tuesday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The focus will be on best practices to grow sturdy trees that can survive and thrive in northwest Nebraska.

CSC hosts Western District History Day March 1

CHADRON – Western District History Day will be at Chadron State College Friday, March 1. Approximately 50 students from Chadron Middle School, Chadron High School, Crawford Middle/High School, and Sioux County Schools will compete in the 13th annual event hosted at CSC.

Studying abroad creates unique learning experience for CSC students

CHADRON – Last May, Chadron State College students Amee Diers of Hay Springs, Nebraska, and Renae Kueter of Pierre, South Dakota, embarked on a trip that led them on a unique learning experience.

MBA, MSOM give Thompson competitive edge

CHADRON – Korry Thompson said earning two graduate degrees from Chadron State College – a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Organization Management (MSOM) – was the ideal combination to give her career a competitive edge.

Shumaker promotes 'Renegade Rules' at Early Childhood Conference

CHADRON – Heather Shumaker, author of two books about pre-school play, spoke about her renegade rules for pre-school children at Chadron State College’s 30th annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference Saturday. Dr. Kim Madsen, professor in the School of Applied Sciences, said the event was well-attended by child care providers from the region, as well CSC students studying Family and Consumer Science and Elementary Education.

International Food Tasting Party set for Feb. 23

CHADRON – The Chadron State College International Club will host its annual Food Tasting Party Saturday, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

The Big Event to host 'White Out' Friday

CHADRON – The Big Event staff will host its annual The Big White Out Friday, Feb. 15, at the Chicoine Center during Chadron State College’s women’s and men’s basketball games against South Dakota School of Mines. The women’s game begins at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s will follow at 7:30 p.m.

CSC announces RLOP participants

CHADRON – Five Nebraska students have been accepted into the Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP) at Chadron State College. They are Hunter Rathjen and Zach Kring of North Platte, Micah Stouffer of Chadron, TeAnna Tenopir of Waverly, Scott Wheeler of Imperial. Kring will join RLOP in 2020 after a deferral to complete a youth exchange program in Argentina.

'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' opens Thursday

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Theatre Department will perform “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” by Christopher Durang Feb. 14-17, in Memorial Hall’s Black Box Theatre. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m.

CSC to host 30th Annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference

CHADRON – The 30th annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference scheduled for Feb. 15-16 in Chadron State College’s Student Center will feature keynote speaker Heather Shumaker, author of “It’s OK NOT to Share” and “It’s OK to Go UP the Slide.”

Regional students participate in 47th High Plains Music Festival

CHADRON – More than 140 students from 22 regional high schools participated in the 47th annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival Feb. 4-5, at Chadron State College.

Alliance places first, Chadron second, at Best of the West competition

CHADRON – More than 100 students from seven high schools participated in the second annual Best of the West Business Invitational Wednesday hosted by Chadron State College and the Nebraska Council on Economic Education (NCEE).

Two CSC alumni named to Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

CHADRON – Two Chadron State College graduates, Terri Haynes and the late Todd Rickenbach, were inducted into the Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame Jan. 24 during the Nebraska Aviation Symposium in Kearney.

Rural Business Leadership Initiative offers scholarships

CHADRON – The Business Academy at Chadron State College has initiated a new program, the Rural Business Leadership Initiative (RBLI), to help undergraduate students in Accounting, Accounting–Certified Public Accountant, Agribusiness, and Finance assume leadership roles in rural communities.

Memorandum of understanding between ESU 13 and CSC approved at recent Board meeting

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding between Education Service Unit 13 and Chadron State College.

Seven high schools to attend Best of the West competition

CHADRON – More than 100 students from seven high schools will participate in the Best of the West Business Invitational Wednesday, co-hosted by Chadron State College and the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. High schools attending will be Alliance, Arthur County, Bridgeport, Chadron, Hay Springs, Hemingford, and Ogallala, according to Assistant Professor of Business Dr. Gary Dusek who also works with the Nebraska Business Development Center that is coordinating logistics for the event.

Music announces its Spring 2019 schedule

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Music Department has announced its Spring 2019 schedule of events.

CSC a pivotal point in Yanes-Salazar's success story

CHADRON – Cristian Yanes-Salazar made a life-changing pivot at Chadron State College. With guidance from caring faculty, he rebounded from dropping out of high school and couch surfing to being named the Outstanding Biology student at his graduation in 2015.

Drug and alcohol counseling courses approved, scholarships offered

CHADRON – Seven undergraduate counseling courses offered at Chadron State College have been approved by Nebraska Health and Human Services as academic training for individuals seeking licensure as a Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC).

Range Day audience hears of beneficial impacts from beavers

CHADRON – Though often targeted for elimination by landowners because of their habit of building dams in undesired locations, beavers can actually have beneficial effects on land used for grazing cattle.

ArtVenture set for Sunday

CHADRON – Nine Chadron State College students who are members of the Art Guild and two alumni will teach workshops at the Girl Scouts ArtVenture Day beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Hall. The collaborative venture has been hosted at CSC for seven years, according to Mary Donahue, professor of Art.

MLK Day activities focus on 'Grassroots Rural Civil Rights'

CHADRON – Chadron State College will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with several free events that are open to the public.

CSC offers preparation for 19 health professions careers

CHADRON – The Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at Chadron State College has earned plenty of attention in the nearly three decades since it began as a joint effort with the University of Nebraska Medical Center to help provide doctors, nurses and other health care workers for underserved rural areas.

CSC graduate elected governor of Minnesota

CHADRON – As a candidate for governor in Minnesota, Tim Walz wanted to unite the state as “One Minnesota.” And following a successful campaign, Walz became the first Chadron State College graduate ever elected governor of one of the 50 states. After serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 years, Walz was sworn in as Minnesota’s 41st Governor Jan. 7 in St. Paul.

Faculty in Residence Program helps fuse faculty and students

CHADRON – In August Associate Professor of Applied Sciences Dr. Josh Ellis did something many Chadron State College students do each semester – he moved on campus.

Range Day set for Tuesday

CHADRON – Two Chadron State College students and two alumni will make presentations during the Fourth Annual Upper Niobrara-White Natural Resource District (UNWNRD) Range Day Tuesday at Chadron State College’s Student Center.

History professor's book provides insight on Pan-African movement

CHADRON – The beginnings of the Pan-African movement at the turn of the 20th Century and the activists of African descent who fought globally for equal treatment and citizenship rights in the face of European imperialist rule over most of the African continent comprise the subject of a recently released book by Chadron State College Associate Professor Dr. Tom Smith.

'Photos from the Rubble' showcases pioneer photography

CHADRON – The historical significance of Chadron’s pioneer photographers Ray and Faye Graves will be celebrated Sunday, Jan. 13 through March 29 in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center on the Chadron State College campus. “Photos from the Rubble” tells the story of approximately 1,100 glass plate negatives taken from 1906 to 1940 that were salvaged during the 1973 demolition of the Graves’ former studio.

Brust co-authors tiger beetle field guide

CHADRON – Dr. Mathew Brust, professor of Natural Sciences at Chadron State College, will have his research work featured in an upcoming 112-page field guide. “Tiger Beetles of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan,” produced by Kollath-Stensaas Publishing, will be released Feb. 15.