Owens-Nauslar shares tips to navigate an uncertain future

CHADRON – The second consecutive virtual Chadron State College Commencement ceremony took place Dec. 18. College officials decided the virtual format was safer than an in-person event due to the pandemic. The pre-recorded ceremony is available on CSC’s YouTube channel.

CSC to honor 195 candidates for graduation Friday

CHADRON – Chadron State College's Winter 2020 Commencement will premiere on YouTube Friday at 2 p.m. John Murphy of Harrison, Nebraska, will offer the opening moment of reflection and Jaime Gonzalez of Bridgeport, Nebraska, will give the closing moment of reflection.The speaker will be Dr. JoAnne Owens-Nauslar, a well-known health and fitness expert.

CSC grad spotlighted at National Finals Rodeo

ARLINGTON, Texas – A Chadron State College alumna, who had the honor of being Miss Rodeo America 2020, was in the spotlight and kept busy during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) that ended Saturday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Former professor, Dewing, dies in Washington

CHADRON – Dr. Rolland Dewing, a longtime Chadron State College professor and division chairman who also became well-known for his historical research and writing, died at his home in Renton, Washington, Saturday, Dec. 5. He was 86.

Health and fitness expert, Title IX pioneer to speak during virtual commencement

CHADRON – The Winter 2020 Chadron State College Commencement will premiere on YouTube Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. CSC College Relations staff produced. The virtual ceremony and its recording is available to watch at CSC’s YouTube channel.

Ruleaux leaves a legacy of Native American art

CHADRON – Don Ruleaux, a former Chadron State College adjunct faculty member and 1996 recipient of the college’s Distinguished Service Award died Wednesday. He was 89. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in art education in 1959 after studying with prominent African American artist William Artis while he was a member of the CSC faculty.

Chadron State Foundation completes annual Fall Fund Drive

CHADRON – The Chadron State Foundation’s annual Fall Fund Drive raised $101,984 for student scholarships and college programs in October. According to Jake Rissler, Chadron State Foundation Director of Development, more than 100 volunteers participated in the fund drive asking potential donors for contributions. The campus co-chairs were Shaunda French-Collins and Taylor Osmotherly. The community co-chairs were Gabby Michna and Trish Martens.

Wingler named November Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Alyssa Wingler is the Project Strive/TRiO November Student of the Month.

Board of Trustees hosts meeting

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees convened for its regular business meeting Thursday via videoconferencing systems at the three state colleges and the System Office’s location in Lincoln.

CSC closes campus to public

CHADRON – Chadron State College President Randy Rhine announced Wednesday that all CSC events and facilities are closed to the public until further notice to help reduce potential spread of COVID-19. This includes all college buildings, as well as equipment or materials located in the Nelson Physical Activity Center, the Sandoz Center, the Student Center, and King Library.

Seniors organize 'Euphoric' art show

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Senior Thesis Art Show, “Euphoric,” opened in Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery Monday, Nov. 9. The show features work from Jennifer Boyer, Hannah Conner, Shania Macomber, and Christopher Wright. A closing reception will take place Nov. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 308-432-6317 or visit www.csc.edu/vpa/art.

Health Professions Showcase goes virtual

CHADRON – In a typical year, about 175 regional high school students convene on campus for the annual Health Professions Showcase. However, earlier this fall, it became clear the 2020 Chadron State College Showcase would need to transition from in-person to online in order to abide by COVID-19 safety regulations.

TV producer discusses contemporary Chinese art with CSC audience

CHADRON – Though far removed from the contemporary art scene in Beijing, Chadron State College Art students and faculty got some insight into that distant world last week while watching a premier showing of a new episode from an award-winning PBS series.

CSC Live helps Theatre expand its audience

CHADRON – Similar to many Chadron State College events since March, the first fall Theatre production featured adaptations. According to Professor Scott Cavin, the Oct. 1 CSC Live stream of “I Love You. You’re Perfect. Now Change.” reached approximately 300 high school students at multiple locations around western Nebraska. The following night, an additional 317 viewers at 115 unique sites streamed the play.

Four students present at regional Sigma Tau Delta conference

CHADRON – Four Chadron State College students presented during the virtual High Plains Regional English honorary Sigma Tau Delta conference Oct. 23. They are Ashtyn Blacksheep of Fort Collins, Colo., Johnny Gill of Auburn, Neb., Julissa Gomez of Alliance, Neb., and Abigail Swanson of Grand Island, Neb. Dr. Karen Enos and Dr. Mary Clai Jones also attended the video conference.

Theatre to debut 'What's Next?'

CHADRON – How does a theatre department present a play that is socially distanced during a pandemic? This question, combined with time travel and how it could result in alternate outcomes, led Chadron State College Professor Scott Cavin into a collaboration with Artist-in-Residence Jenn Poarch and playwright David Craven, a former CSC Artist-in-Residence, who lives in Georgia, to develop a concept.

Rovner to read Tuesday

CHADRON – Jonathan Rovner, an Assistant Professor of English, will give a public reading Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall’s Auditorium on the campus of Chadron State College.

CSC students honored with SHAPE nominations

CHADRON – Four Chadron State College Health, Physical Education, and Recreation majors have been nominated by faculty for Major of the Year Awards during the 2020 Nebraska Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Conference. The conference, previously scheduled for early November, has transitioned to an online format.

Panhandle Advantage provides a streamlined transfer process, scholarships

CHADRON – The Panhandle Advantage is a collaborative effort between Western Nebraska Community College and Chadron State College created to streamline the process for WNCC students who have earned an associate’s degree to complete a bachelor’s degree at CSC. Each WNCC graduate with a qualifying GPA is eligible for a two-year scholarship to CSC.

Social Work students make final preparations for LGBTQ+ video distribution

CHADRON – Chadron State College Social Work seniors Taylee Neefe of Hemingford, Neb., Katelyn Wheeler of Imperial, Neb., and Celeste Cardona of Mitchell, Neb., are among the 11 students making final preparations to distribute LGBTQ+ informational videos on flash drives next week as part of their class (SW 435). The original videos are customized for different audiences, including students in elementary, middle, and high schools, their parents, and educators.

Next Horizon progress featured at virtual meeting

CHADRON – The 2020 annual meeting of the Chadron State Foundation Trustees highlighted continued progress of the Next Horizon campaign and the Foundation’s ongoing fundraising effort for the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) renovation and construction.

City of Chadron proclaims First Generation Celebration

CHADRON – Chadron Mayor Miles Bannan proclaimed Nov. 8 First Generation Student Day during a City Council meeting Monday night. The declaration celebrates the 55th anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Higher Education Act and acknowledges the talents and potential first generation students have to offer their communities. The declaration also reinforces the important role TRiO programs, Project Strive and Upward Bound, play in promoting educational success for first generation students.

Peru State President to retire, search begins for successor

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State College System is conducting a search for Peru State College’s 34th president following President Dan Hanson’s retirement announcement to the Peru community today. After twelve years of service to Peru State College and Southeast Nebraska, Dr. Hanson will leave the role in June 2021.

RBLI program gets boost from Nebraska bank

CHADRON – A Chadron State College program aimed at developing qualified financial professionals for work in rural Nebraska will be able to expand the scope of leadership training opportunities it offers students thanks to a four-year $100,000 grant from First National Bank of Omaha.

State colleges to guarantee affordability and access through new program

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Colleges Tuition Guarantee ensures that Pell-qualified Nebraska students can attend Chadron State, Peru State, or Wayne State College tuition-free.

Omondi named October Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student David Omondi is the Project Strive/TRiO October Student of the Month.

Turner earns BHECN's Champion Award

CHADRON – Chadron State College graduate student Chelsea Turner was honored this week with the Champion Award from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN). She has worked in mental health services for 11 years and is pursuing licensure in clinical mental health counseling. Annual BHECN awards are given for distinguished service, ambassadorship, and courage to recognize individuals who make a significant impact in the behavioral health field in the state of Nebraska.

CSC Admissions Department adjusts to pandemic limitations

CHADRON – How do you get the word out about the educational opportunities available at Chadron State College when face-to-face meetings with prospective students are restricted because of a pandemic?

CSC hosts Beethoven sonata festival

CHADRON – A concert series underway at Chadron State College is giving local audiences, and anyone with an internet connection this fall, the opportunity to hear all 32 of the piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music.

Student establishes cosmetic company

UPDATE Oct. 24, 2020: Chinaza Nwosa has transferred the ownership of her company to her mother. CHADRON – Chinaza Nwosa, a Chadron State College alumna and current graduate student from Lagos, Nigeria, recently created a cosmetic company, Peridot Beauty, that she said she hopes will boost the confidence, eloquence, and glamour of all women.

START Advisor assists students completing bachelor's degrees

CHADRON – Recent or soon-to-be Chadron State College graduates in the Scottsbluff area share a common thread that helped them succeed: The START Office on Western Nebraska Community College’s campus.

Faculty advisers play large role in student newspaper's history

CHADRON – In the recent celebration of the 100th anniversary of “The Eagle,” Chadron State College’s student newspaper, attention focused largely on the nature of stories that the paper’s student journalists covered over the years.

Food pantry opens Monday

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s second food pantry of the academic year will be Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Student Center information desk. The food pantry, targeted to increase awareness to food insecurity and help food insecure students, is provided by Shepherd’s Pantry at Immanuel Lutheran Church and CSC’s Student Senate.

Wojcik to present for state music conference

CHADRON – Chadron State College Associate Professor Dr. John Wojcik is presenting two sessions in the Nebraska Music Education Association’s three-month-long virtual conference.

Wright named Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Jahani Wright is the Project Strive/TRiO September Student of the Month.

The Eagle' hits the century mark

CHADRON – When the Sept. 24, 2020, edition of “The Eagle” went to press, the tradition and practice of nurturing the talents and skills of aspiring journalists and writers at Chadron State College crossed a significant threshold.

Winter commencement to occur virtually

CHADRON – Chadron State College President Randy Rhine announced Thursday during an all-campus meeting that the 2020 Winter Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies have been postponed. However, the college does plan to honor its winter graduates during a virtual ceremony.

Dabbling in the Arts' open through Nov. 25

CHADRON – “Dabbling in the Arts,” a show featuring the work of Linda Dabbs, an adjunct faculty member at Chadron State College, opened in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center in late September and will be open through Nov. 25. The showcase includes Dabbs’ work from art-related careers spanning four decades.

CSC makes final preparations as co-host of virtual conference

CHADRON – More than 200 people have registered for the One Big Thanks virtual conference co-hosted by Chadron State College and Texas A&M Oct. 24. CSC students, led by Dr. Shaunda French-Collins, have attended the annual conference in College Station, Texas, since CSC first started hosting The Big Event, an annual day of service, in 2013

CSC plans scaled down Homecoming

CHADRON – The schedule for Chadron State College’s 2020 Homecoming is a bit lighter than normal due to concerns about the coronavirus. A handful of student events for the fall semester begin Wednesday, Oct. 14, but the coronation of royalty and a pep rally are tentatively being planned for 2021.

Social Work seniors plan to produce video about LGBTQ+

CHADRON – Instead of hosting its annual conference, the Chadron State College Social Work senior class intends to produce a series of educational videos about the LGBTQ+ community and share it on USB drives in November. The purpose for the project is to decrease discrimination against members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Applications available for CSCEA scholarship

CHADRON – Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Chadron State College Education Association (CSCEA) scholarship. The scholarship, funded by CSCEA faculty members, provides two $500 scholarships for the Spring 2021 semester. Students who have completed a minimum of 30 hours at the time of application are eligible to apply.

CSC Art Guild establishes Earth art with labyrinth

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Art Guild is inviting the campus community to participate in a project to establish the campus’ first Earth art project, a labyrinth in an abandoned cistern on the west side of C-Hill. Wednesday, employees and students are asked to meet at the Math Science building about 4:30 p.m. for the Rock and Run event.

CSC graduate helping inner-city youth connect with nature

CHADRON – Monique Fair, a self-described inner-city child from Denver who earned a degree in ecology and wildlife management at Chadron State College, now spends much of her time sharing her passion for the natural environment with children from her hometown as the Education Program Manager and Event Coordinator for the Sand Creek Regional Greenway.

Anderson receives Mari Sandoz Research Award

LINCOLN, Neb. – Chadron State College graduate Broc Anderson is the 2020-21 Sandoz Scholar and recipient of a $1,000 research award, the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society announced. Anderson, a graduate student at the University of Nebraska Kearney and the Community Education Coordinator at the Trails and Rails Museum in Kearney, will present his research at the 2021 Sandoz Symposium.

2020 Theatre season opens with musical comedy

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Theatre department will open its 2020 season with the musical comedy, “I Love You, You’re Perfect. Now Change.” The musical, directed by Interim Director of Theatrical Performance Jennifer Poarch, is free and the public is invited to attend.

CSC student writes book of poetry

CHADRON – “Scattered Moments” is not a typical poetry book.

Tibbits' Belize granite geochemistry research published

CHADRON – Dr. Tawny Tibbits, who joined the Chadron State College Geoscience faculty in 2019, has written a chapter in a peer-reviewed volume about Central American archaeology, “An Archaeological Reconstruction of Ancient Maya Life at Pacbitun, Belize,” by Terry G. Powis, Sheldon Skaggs, and George J. Micheletti. Tibbits’ research from 2014 in the chapter builds on her dissertation work.

New certificate and options approved at recent board meeting

CHADRON – Two public gatherings highlighted the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees meeting at Chadron State College Thursday, Sept. 10. The college and Board of Trustees officially dedicated the track and field complex Thursday and then followed that by breaking ground at the Math Science renovation and project Friday morning.

Art professor and student create collaborative print

CHADRON – Chadron State College Art Professor Laura Bentz and student McKensi Webel of Lincoln, Neb., recently finished their collaborative print for the Mid America Print Council Conference, the “Power of Print: Resistance and Revolution.”

Groundbreaking complete for $32 million Math Science project

CHADRON – Chadron State College celebrated the beginning of its largest construction project in history Friday when employees, students, alumni, and supporters attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Math Science Center Of Innovative Learning (COIL). The $32 million renovation and expansion will begin later this fall.

Student death saddens CSC community

Chadron State College student Erica Morgan, a sophomore from Gibbon, Nebraska, died Friday in an automobile accident on Highway 2 near her hometown. She was 19.

CSC students and alumni complete mural

CHADRON – Chadron State College students and alumni helped create a mural honoring Chadron’s volunteer firefighters. The mural, completed in July, is the sixth in the Chadron Area Chamber of Commerce’s Art Alley/Paint the Town project.

Math Science COIL groundbreaking set for Sept. 11

CHADRON – A groundbreaking ceremony for the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) renovation and expansion on Chadron State College’s campus will be Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. on the north side of the current building. The event is open to the public. However, those who attend are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

2020 Pilster Lecture and Mari Sandoz Symposium go virtual

CHADRON – The Mari Sandoz Symposium and Great Plains Pilster Lecture will occur online this year. Both virtual events are free and open to the public. Interested attendees can visit the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society website to register. Instructions to join the webinars will be provided to registrants before the event.

State Colleges see increase in fall enrollment

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) had an overall gain in full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment of 1.37%. This increase can be attributed to the second-largest freshman class on record at Wayne State College, a dramatic increase in the number of graduate students at Peru State College, and a higher retention rate at Chadron State College.

CSC community encouraged to use CampusClear app

CHADRON – Chadron State College officials encourage all students and employees to download CampusClear, a free self-screening mobile application for symptoms related to COVID-19.

Three CSC cadets rank in top 25 percent at leadership training

CHADRON – Three Chadron State College Army ROTC cadets ranked in the top 25 percent at Operation Agile Leader, a training exercise conducted Aug. 11-20 at Camp Ripley Training Center near Little Falls, Minnesota.

Fall music performance schedule announced

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Music department has several performances scheduled this semester. All events are free and the public is invited, however attendees are required to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Sheldon Statewide exhibit opens in Memorial Hall Sept. 2

CHADRON – “Compact Rhythms,” an exhibition from the Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be in Memorial Hall’s Main Gallery Sept. 2-29. The Chadron State College Galaxy Series is sponsoring the exhibit. Hours for the Gallery are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

New book written about old CSC football greats

CHADRON – “They Found a Way to Play the Game,” the latest book from longtime Chadron State College employee Con Marshall, is a compilation of two his favorite topics: history and sports.

Former CSC student, Zhang, enjoying internship with United Nations

CHADRON – Chadron State College graduate Kevin Zhang of Alliance, Nebraska, is completing an internship with the United Nations this summer. Zhang, who is in his third year of law school at the University of Nebraska, was part of CSC’s inaugural Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP) cohort, and will conclude his full-time, remote internship by the end of September.

CSC graduate part of Panhandle COVID-19 response team

“Wear a mask when you can; when you can’t, be six feet apart and social distance. If you are sick stay home and get tested.”

CSC welcomes new faculty members

CHADRON – New and returning Chadron State College faculty members were welcomed during an all campus video conference Aug. 14. In the School of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences, new faculty include Dr. Jung Colen, Adam Fette, Joanne Hayes, and Dr. Irasema Ortega, who was hired last semester.

CSC well represented at Panhandle Public Health

CHADRON – For six Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) employees, their years at Chadron State College provided them with experience and knowledge they have drawn upon to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Project Strive receives five-year grant renewal

CHADRON – The Project Strive program at Chadron State College has received a U.S. Department of Education five-year renewal grant. The amount of the grant is $285,000 annually.

CSC to virtually co-host national One Big Thanks conference Oct. 24

CHADRON – Chadron State College will be virtually co-hosting the One Big Thanks conference, a national event, with Texas A&M Oct. 24. The Big Event intern Emily Hansen of Hemingford, Nebraska, said CSC students led by Dr. Shaunda French-Collins have attended the One Big Thanks conference in College Station, Texas, since CSC first started hosting The Big Event, an annual spring day of service, in 2013. Registration information and the conference agenda will be available.

Food service director adapts to new requirements, sees opportunities

CHADRON – Stewart Lavender, Food Service Director with Aladdin, is optimistic about Chadron State College food service this fall in spite of ambiguity around the coronavirus.

Career Scholarships and Corrections Pathway Included in Budget

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Colleges commend the Governor and Nebraska Legislature for, in the face of economic challenges, taking a forward-looking approach in addressing the State’s budgetary challenges and investing in the educational opportunities necessary to meet Nebraska’s workforce needs.

CSC student activity plans reflect COVID-19 guidelines

CHADRON – As Chadron State College continues to makes plans for students returning to campus, staff members in charge of student activities have been working to develop programs that will provide safe and enjoyable experiences.

High school students thrive in Upward Bound Summer Program

CHADRON – Twenty high school students from Chadron, Crawford, and Alliance got a taste of college during the Upward Bound Summer Program hosted at Chadron State College in July. First-year director of the program, Heather Barry, said the high school students made new friends, looked out for each other, and showed kindness and compassion, while learning what college life can be like.

Community Band to meet during fall, Community Chorus will wait until spring

Chadron – The Chadron State Community Symphonic Band will begin rehearsals Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall Auditorium. The Community Chorus will not rehearse or perform this fall.

CSC's COVID-19 response reliant on cooperation

CHADRON – Chadron State College students and employees will have an integral role in the success of the college’s fall semester, according to Vice President of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Student Services Jon Hansen, who leads the COVID-19 Implementation Team.

Sandoz Center hosts WWII exhibit

CHADRON – “Soldiering Into Victory,” a display in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center, commemorating the 75 anniversary of the end of WWII is now open. The Sandoz Center is an official stop on the 2020 Nebraska Tourism Passport program. Visitors can participate with a smart device app or paper booklets available at the front desk. The Sandoz Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Justice Studies students accepted to graduate schools

CHADRON – Seven Chadron State College graduates of the Justice Studies program will be advancing to graduate programs this fall, according to Kate Pope, project coordinator.

CSC provides masks for students, employees

CHADRON – With the Fall 2020 semester approaching, the Chadron State College administration is reminding students and employees that keeping the campus community healthy and safe from the spread of COVID-19 will require everyone working together.

Waugh, Williams named deans

CHADRON – Chadron State College Vice President for Academic Affairs Jim Powell announced Wednesday that Dr. Wendy Waugh and Dr. Alaric (Al-ah-rick) Williams are new Deans at Chadron State College.

CSC graduate portrays pioneer woman

CHADRON – Chadron State College alumna Lillian Derflinger Witt of Gordon, Nebraska, has been sharing her love of history and multiculturalism on stage for more than 10 years through “Dakota Daughters: Wounded Knee 1890, Three Women, Three Lives, Three Cultures.” The other actors are her sister-in-law Geraldine Goes In Center, and Joyce Jefferson.

Story Catcher Writing Workshop goes online

Chadron – The 2020 annual Story Catcher Writing Workshop will be a one-day virtual event Monday. Registration is $25 for general admission, $10 for Sandoz Society members and students. Students may also contact Dr. Matt Evertson to apply for a waiver. Workshop faculty include Dinty W. Moore and Alyson Hagy.

CSC Spring commencement ceremonies canceled

CHADRON – Chadron State College President Randy Rhine announced Thursday the 2020 Spring Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies have been canceled. The ceremonies were originally scheduled for May 9 but the college postponed the events in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While there won’t be a ceremony this summer, all Spring 2020 graduates are invited to join their fellow graduates at the 2020 Winter ceremonies, scheduled for Dec. 18.

CSC graduate earns NSTA award

CHADRON – Chadron State College alumna Lindsey Boardman of Medicine Bow, Wyoming, earned the Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) in March. The award is one of 15 given annually to educators who are in the first five years of their teaching careers.

Board approves facility name, other items at June meeting

CHADRON – The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees had its regular meeting virtually June 16.

Math Science building now named Math Science Center of Innovative Learning

CHADRON – The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees approved the name for Chadron State College’s Math Science during its regular meeting last week. The Math Science building, which opened in 1970, will now be known as the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL). Renovation of the original building and the additional north wing received widespread support throughout the region last year when more than 40 organizations endorsed the project.

State Colleges lower online rates for Graduate courses in Education

LINCOLN – Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges are lowering their online rate to $359 per credit hour for graduate-level courses for PK-12 educators. Graduate-level courses that lead to Master’s degrees in curriculum and instruction, special education, and history/math/science education are included in the new rate for the 2020-21 academic year, which makes these degrees among the most affordable in the state for teachers.

State Colleges lower online rate, offer opportunities for degree completion

LINCOLN – Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges are lowering their online rate to $299 per credit hour and creating avenues to assist working students in completing their degrees. The Nebraska State Colleges are creating solutions to get students back on track to complete their college degrees.

CSC offers online orientation

CHADRON – Chadron State College will be offering its first online orientation for all new students this summer, according to Director of Student Transition and Retention Tamara Toomey.

CSC students help organize peaceful protest

CHADRON – Chadron State College students and employees had the opportunity to join other campuses nationwide in supporting the Black Lives Matter movement Wednesday, June 3 in a peaceful protest organized by CSC students and community residents.

CSC provides CARES funds to 458 students, totaling more than $540,000

CHADRON – Chadron State College has successfully distributed the funds provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to 458 students. Beginning in May, Chadron State began distributing the funds, and by June 1, the institution had granted $540,638 for students’ financial relief. The CARES Act funds for student relief were intended to cover increased home technology costs, food insecurity, travel expenses, health care, and childcare for students.

Nutrition degree clears another hurdle

CHADRON – The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Board reviewed and approved Chadron State College and Wayne State College’s eligibility application to begin the proposed combined nutrition degree program in March.

CSC offers course designed to help educators adapt to online teaching

CHADRON – Chadron State College has responded to the needs of K-12 teachers being asked to develop and deliver online education for their students.

Summer service learning course focuses on COVID-19

CHADRON – This summer, students can earn credit in a summer course focused on service learning. Dr. Matt Evertson, who teaches Learning to Serve scheduled to begin June 8, said he is encouraging students who enroll to pursue projects related to the current health crisis.

Some CSC facilities now open to public

CHADRON – After being closed to the public since March 17, Chadron State College will allow the public on campus in selected facilities beginning Monday, June 1. The buildings open to the public are the Nelson Physical Activity Center, the King Library, the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center, and Crites Hall. The buildings are open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless they have other posted hours.

Campus, hospital benefit from donated Personal Protective Equipment

CHADRON – Chadron High School junior Katelyn Diehl used her time during the unusual spring 2020 semester constructively. While studying at home due to closure of Chadron Public Schools, she sewed more than 140 fabric masks and donated them to Chadron State College and the Chadron Community Hospital.

Wildflower Week to be celebrated June 1-7

CHADRON – The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and Nebraska Forest Service have announced Wildflower Week, June 1-7.

State Colleges to start early, complete Fall term by Thanksgiving

LINCOLN – Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges will welcome students back to campus one week earlier for the 2020 fall semester and end the semester before Thanksgiving.

Health Professions students announce professional school plans

CHADRON – Traditionally, the Chadron State College Health Professions staff and faculty host an awards banquet each April to honor students who have been accepted by professional schools. This year, however, that was not possible due to public health recommendations. Director of the CSC Health Professions Program Kristal Kuhnel said it was difficult not having that opportunity for closure.

CSC announces academic awards for 2020 graduates

CHADRON – Each spring, Chadron State College Blue Key and Cardinal Key national honor societies host an event called Ivy Day that include academic awards for seniors graduating in May and the previous December. This year, due to safety precautions to avoid spread of COVID-19, Ivy Day was one of many postponed campus activities. Ivy Day honors senior students who have excelled academically and each academic program recognizes its outstanding scholars.

Spring 2020 President's and Dean's Lists released

CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced the names of 571 students who qualified for the institution’s Spring 2020 academic honors lists.

Pop-up food pantries increase awareness about food insecurity

CHADRON – Chadron State College strives to be known for its generosity, hospitality, and care for students. This spring’s pop-up food pantries are an example of how CSC supports students.

Risk and Crisis Communication class includes alumni as guest speakers

CHADRON – When the world turned into a real-time laboratory for the Risk and Crisis Communication class, Chadron State College professor Dr. Shaunda French-Collins acted quickly. She invited a series of speakers, including CSC alumnae Emma Stokely and Alyssa Sanders, to appear via video conference and discuss how they are handling communications in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pathogenic Microbiology students study COVID-19

CHADRON – Chadron State College students enrolled in Pathogenic Microbiology this semester explored the epidemiology of the coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic. Students generated questions based on reading assignments from their professor, Dr. Ann Buchmann. She then organized the questions and formed three discussion groups to answer them. The students each compiled their findings in a formal paper and short synopsis for the public.

CSC announces 2020 retirees, recognizes employees for years of service

CHADRON – Chadron State College recently recognized its employees for the Teaching Excellence Award and the Eagle Impact Award, recognized those who are retiring, and those who have reached milestone years of service. The college plans an in-person employee recognition luncheon later this fall.

Rising Sophomore award recipients announced

CHADRON – Like many spring events in 2020, the Rising Sophomore Awards were canceled due to COVID-19, however, despite social distancing, the program still recognized students who will be CSC sophomores in the fall. Certificates were mailed to award winners with a letter from Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. James Powell, who helped establish the ceremony five years ago.

CSC celebrates via first virtual commencement

CHADRON – Chadron State College honored 315 graduates, 89 earning master’s degrees and 226 earning bachelor’s degrees, with the institution’s first virtual commencement Saturday. Digital Graphic Designer Daniel Binkard edited the video that included recognition of each person earning a bachelor's or master's degree, and congratulatory messages from employees of the college.

Board of Trustees host first videoconference meeting

The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees had its April 23 business meeting through videoconference – a first for the state colleges and its governing board. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Nebraska’s efforts to limit the number of individuals in close proximity, Gov. Pete Ricketts issued Executive Order 20-03 which allows public bodies to conduct their open meetings through remote electronic means.

CSC to honor 315 graduates with first virtual ceremony

CHADRON – Chadron State College will honor 315 candidates for graduation in a virtual commencement exercise on the college’s YouTube site Saturday. Associate Professor Dr. Kurt Kinbacher will provide the message to the graduating class. Opening and closing moments of reflection will be provided by Taylor Osmotherly of Crawford and Kelsey Brummels of Ewing, Neb., respectively.

Education Department completes successful accreditation visit

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Education program hosted a successful virtual accreditation from a Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) peer review team April 19-21. The visit was originally intended to be a face-to-face visit on campus, but was changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Randy Rhine, President of CSC, said he couldn’t imagine a more challenging time for an accreditation site visit.

CSC students adjust to new normal

CHADRON – Chadron State College students have adapted since the Nebraska State College System’s decision to move academic courses to remote delivery in March.

The Eagle takes ninth consecutive Best Overall in Golden Leaf Awards

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s student newspaper, The Eagle, recently won its ninth consecutive Best Overall Newspaper award in the 2020 Golden Leaf Awards competition, conducted by the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association (NPCMA).

CSC plans for first virtual commencement

CHADRON – Chadron State College will offer a virtual commencement Saturday at 10 a.m. to honor Spring 2020 undergraduate and graduate students. The virtual commencement will premiere on the college’s YouTube site.

Collaborative print features reflection on current events

CHADRON – Collaborative printmaking from a distance seems like a contradiction, but Chadron State College Professor Laura Bentz made it work when the college announced that all classes would be moving to remote delivery March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

State Colleges Announce Plans for the 2020 Fall Semester

LINCOLN – Today, in a letter to students, faculty, and staff, Chancellor Paul Turman of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) announced plans for the Fall 2020 semester.

Wentworth Selected as 2020 NSCS Teaching Excellence Award Recipient

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Colleges Board of Trustees selected Dr. Beth Wentworth as the 2020 Teaching Excellence Award recipient for the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). Wentworth, a Professor of Mathematics, was selected during the Board of Trustees meeting April 23 and will be celebrated during the virtual spring commencement ceremony at Chadron State College May 9.

International students thankful for support during COVID-19

CHADRON – Chadron State College students living thousands of miles from their homes have been adapting to life on a quiet campus following the college’s decision to provide remote delivery of classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The students are not only maintaining their academic work, friendships, and jobs, but they have a positive outlook.

Foundation creates Eagles Rise fund to assist students impacted by pandemic

CHADRON – In response to the economic and social disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chadron State Foundation created the Eagles Rise Student Relief Fund to help students achieve their academic goals throughout the crisis and its still unknown future.

WNCC, CSC partner to offer shared services to Panhandle communities

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Western Nebraska Community College and Chadron State College signed a collaborative partnership, the Panhandle Advantage, between the two institutions to better serve the communities of western Nebraska.

Student of the Month feels supported at CSC

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Juan Estrada-Sanchez of Denver is the April Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month.

The Big Event volunteers adapt to give back

CHADRON – For the second consecutive year, Chadron State College’s The Big Event was forced to implement significant adjustments. After being impacted by roughly a foot of snow last spring, this year the event, like many others, moved to a virtual format due to COVID-19.

State Colleges to Release CARES Act Student Need Application

Madrigal grateful for CSC professors

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Cody Madrigal of Omaha, Nebraska, is the March Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month. Madrigal is a junior studying Social Sciences Education (7-12) and Physical Education (7-12)

Second pop-up food pantry concludes Tuesday

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s second pop-up food pantry of the Spring semester will conclude Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the King Library entryway. Proper social distancing guidelines of six feet between individuals will be followed.

Residence Life staff adapt to new conditions on campus

CHADRON – Associate Director of Residence Life Taylor Osmotherly recently witnessed a scene he feels epitomizes the helpful nature Chadron State College students are demonstrating in the midst of the challenges caused by the rapidly spreading coronavirus that is now believed to have infected almost 2 million people worldwide.

NSCS announces residence hall agreement for COVID-19

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Colleges are proud to be a part of the statewide COVID-19 response by providing resources to support our rural communities during this challenging time. Chadron State, Peru State and Wayne State Colleges will provide residence hall rooms for individuals who need to quarantine, isolate, or convalesce during the COVID-19 pandemic if called upon by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Services still open for students on CSC campus

CHADRON – Although the need to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 led Chadron State College on March 23 to move all classes to remote delivery, close campus to the public, cancel events, and limit gatherings to a maximum of 10 people, not all CSC students have gone home for the remainder of the semester.

Eagle Mentor Program sees first-year success

CHADRON – Last fall, Chadron State College launched a pilot Eagle Mentor Program to assist freshmen with their transition to college. By helping to make students’ first year at CSC successful, the program is expected to strengthen the number who return to the college as sophomores.

Counselors help students cope with changes caused by COVID-19

CHADRON – Establishing a daily routine, staying connected with friends, and remembering that everyone is feeling anxious and stressed are among the advice Chadron State College counselors are giving students who have moved home since CSC classes switched to remote delivery March 23 in response to COVID-19 concerns.

Music instructors innovate for remote delivery courses

CHADRON – How do you teach courses in music when a nationwide medical crisis forces your college to move traditional classes entirely to remote delivery methods?

Guest author provides online reading

CHADRON – The Sandhills Road Trip Writer’s Residency recipient, Leslie Pietrzyk, who was scheduled to give a reading at CSC March 18, but had to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has provided the CSC community a virtual reading.

Students research Mars rocks, MRSA infection controls

CHADRON – While much of the world’s attention is focused on COVID-19 and the upheaval it has wrought in daily life, scientific research projects funded by NASA Nebraska Space Grant fellowships have two Chadron State College students thinking about the possibility of life on Mars, and a third student looking at a possible avenue for stopping dangerous MRSA infections that resist treatment with conventional medicines.

New Special Education Apprentice Program meets a need

CHADRON – As Associate Professor Dr. Hank McCallum prepares to retire in May, he is particularly satisfied with a program quickly gaining popularity and simultaneously meeting a need in the K-12 education system. The Special Education Apprentice Program is designed for students pursuing an endorsement while they work under the supervision of a mentor teacher.

Student interest in Esports grows during social distancing

CHADRON – A student-driven initiative to start an Esports club at Chadron State College is functioning as a support group during social distancing due to the coronavirus, according to co-adviser Stephanie Alfred. Although the group of about 18 has not met face-to-face this semester, they are chatting online, sharing humorous memes, and playing games.

CSC mourns loss of Schaeffer

CHADRON – Dr. Susan Schaeffer, a Professor of Counseling at Chadron State College since 2003, died Sunday in Scottsbluff. She was 61

CSC student newspaper following COVID-19 closely, print editions canceled

CHADRON – When Chadron State College President Randy Rhine sent a March 17 email to CSC students, faculty, and staff that all courses would move to remote delivery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brandon Davenport, editor of The Eagle, CSC’s student newspaper, was ready.

The Big Event moves to virtual format

CHADRON – Due to COVID-19 concerns and guidelines, Chadron State College’s 2020 The Big Event is moving to a virtual format.

Education Department prepares for virtual accreditation visit

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Education Program will host a virtual accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) team April 19-21. The visit was originally intended to be a face-to-face visit on campus, but those plans were changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CSC custodial staff taking extra steps in response to coronavirus

CHADRON – Even before Chadron State College president Randy Rhine announced March 17 that the CSC campus would be closed to the public and all courses would shift to remote delivery in response to the rapid spread of the highly infectious coronavirus and the dangerous Covid-19 disease it causes, college custodial staff were taking steps to keep students, faculty, and staff safe, according to Robbie Diehl, maintenance manager for Chadron State.

CSC Commencement postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

CHADRON – Chadron State College President Randy Rhine announced in a letter to campus Wednesday that Spring Commencement will be postponed to a summer date to be determined in accordance with restrictions on group events in Gov. Pete Ricketts’s Directed Health Measure.

Sandoz Center included as an attraction for Nebraska Passport program

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College will be included among the 70 attractions in Nebraska Tourism’s 2020 Nebraska Passport program that kicks off later this spring. The passport program encourages tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes, while also supporting Nebraska’s tourism destinations.

Rodriguez named February Student of the Month

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Paola Rodriguez is the February Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month. Rodriguez, a junior Social Work major, calls both Marquette, Nebraska, and San Martin, Mexico, home.

CSC cancels Scholastic Contest due to COVID concerns

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Scholastic Contest committee announced March 23 that the annual event, scheduled for April 17, has been canceled due to recommendations related to attempts to prevent the spread COVID-19. These included high school closures and the closure of the CSC campus to the public.

CSC hosts first virtual Western District History Day

CHADRON – High school and middle school students from Chadron, Crawford, and Sioux County participated in the first virtual Western District History Day Friday, March 20. The change from an in-person competition was necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic that forced Panhandle schools to close, according to event organizers Kate Pope and Moni Hourt.

NBDC client wins award

CHADRON – The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is pleased to announce Davis Repair, LLC of Hay Springs, Nebraska, as the 2019 Champion of Small Business.

CSC moves classes to remote delivery, cancels events through April 14

CHADRON – Effective Monday, March 23, all Chadron State College academic courses, including those that were formerly taught in classrooms and face-to-face, will be accessed only through remote delivery for the remainder of the spring semester, President Randy Rhine announced in a letter to campus.

Campus closes Thursday, March 19

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Colleges are offering refunds to students who choose to move out of the residence halls because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Colleges to offer room and board refunds to students

LINCOLN – In light of the COVID-19 information and guidance discussed at today’s Governor’s press conference, as well as changes in the recommendations from regional departments of health across the state, the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) has decided to extend Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges’ current Spring Break for one more week to provide time for our Colleges to develop alternative instruction for the remainder of the semester. Classes will resume on Monday, March 23.

State Colleges extend spring break and move to provide alternative course delivery

CHADRON – Three incoming students and two current Chadron State College students, all residents of Nebraska, have been accepted to the Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP), according to Project Coordinator Kate Pope. Two alternates were also named.

COVID-19 Information

Thirty-three chosen for RHOP

CHADRON – Twenty-four Nebraska high school students have been selected as participants in the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at Chadron State College. Additionally, nine high school students were selected as alternates.

RLOP participants selected

Top Kenyan range management officials visit CSC

CHADRON – Seven Kenyan members of the National Organizing Committee for the Joint 24th International Grassland Congress and 11th International Rangeland Congress scheduled in Nairobi this fall visited Chadron State College in February, as guests of Dr. Jim O’Rourke, Chadron State College Professor Emeritus. He has been working with the Kenyan NOC for four years. ​

Mays' TEDx Mile High talk honors Muma

NOTE: Mays' writing workshop scheduled for March 21 has been postponed. CHADRON – Chadron State College graduate Jovan Mays memorialized another CSC alumnus, the late Zack Muma, in November 2019 when he presented “The Constellation Zacharias,” his second TEDx Mile High talk.

Graves Lecture Series canceled

NOTE: The Graves Lecture Series for the spring semester has been canceled. CHADRON – The Spring 2020 Graves Lecture Series will feature Chadron State College faculty, staff, and alumni. Each lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center’s Chicoine Atrium. The events are free and open to the public.

Dine With Us series canceled

NOTE: The DIne WIth Us Series has been canceled for the remainder of the semester. CHADRON – The final two spring Dine With Us programs will feature Chadron State College students providing glimpses of life in the Bahamas, and Italy. The presentations in the Scottsbluff Room are free and open to the public.

Tree care workshop set for March 12

CHADRON – An annual workshop tailored for public landscape caretakers will be at Chadron State College March 12 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.

Toomey, Jones design projects to improve retention

CHADRON – Campus innovation projects designed by Chadron State College employees Markus Jones and Tamara Toomey are making improvements in the retention of students taking beginning writing courses.

Perlinski receives international, national awards

CHADRON – Chadron State College Associate Professor Dr. Tony Perlinski received two awards at the Society for Range Management (SRM) international convention in late February.

Terrell appointed to Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts has appointed Marjean Terrell of Hay Springs, Nebraska, to the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. Terrell was appointed to complete the term vacated by Michelle Suarez in December 2019. The Nebraska Legislature will hold a committee hearing, debate, and vote to confirm the appointment.

Tebbs teaches at national trade show

CHADRON – For the first time, a Chadron State College faculty member taught sessions at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show.

Omaha Symphony to perform on campus Friday

CHADRON – The Omaha Symphony will perform at Chadron State College’s Memorial Hall Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Galaxy Series event are free for CSC students and employees. Tickets for adults are $15, youth and seniors are $13, and tickets at the door will be $16. Reserve tickets at 308-432-6207 or by contacting CSC’s Box Office at boxoffice@csc.edu.

Early Childhood Conference speaker shares ways to help traumatized children

CHADRON – Dr. Jodi Angel-Trejo, a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner from Kearney, Nebraska, told nearly 100 attendees at Chadron State College’s 31st annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference Saturday in the Student Center that they are the most important teacher in a traumatized child’s life.

Tewahade show opens at Memorial Hall

CHADRON – “Bits and Pieces: Beauty in Chaos,” a show featuring fiber art and quilts by CSC alumna Whitney Tewahade and digital photography by her daughter, Leila Tewahade, is now open in Chadron State College’s Memorial Hall Main Gallery through March 20. A reception is scheduled for Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Virtual tour now available

CHADRON – Prospective students can now take a campus tour without leaving home thanks to Chadron State College’s new virtual tour.

Sandoz Center requesting WWII items

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is seeking public contributions for its upcoming show “Soldiering into Victory: 75th Anniversary of World War II Ending.” The exhibit will be on display from April 8 to May 30. The Sandoz Center is requesting copies of photographs of local men and women in uniform who served in WWII and copies of letters they sent home.

CSC student conducts health research in Mozambique

CHADRON – Although college students in parts of the world as far apart as western Nebraska and Mozambique, a nation of almost 30 million people on the southeast coast of Africa, are different in many ways, they seem to share at least one characteristic, according to a research project undertaken by Chadron State College student Dinema Mate (Dee-nay-mah Mat-tay) last summer.

Spring theatre schedule includes new Artist in Residence

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Theatre department is presenting two shows in the spring semester that both deal with the supernatural. “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen opens Feb. 20 and runs through Feb. 23. “The Great Beyond” and “The Ghost of Splinter Cove,” a combined show, will be April 23-26. Tickets are free and the productions will be in the Black Box Theatre. All performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. except the Sunday 2 p.m. matinees.

Pop-up food pantry opens

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s first pop-up food pantry will be Sunday and Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the King Library entryway. The food pantry, targeted to help food insecure students, is provided by Shepherd’s Pantry at Immanuel Lutheran Church and CSC’s Student Senate.

Internships have multiple benefits for CSC students

CHADRON – For Chadron State College senior Chessa Parker, working as an intern in a law office over the summer was a valuable experience that directly related to her Justice Studies classes and validated her plan to pursue a career in family law.

Dine With Us continues Tuesday

CHADRON – The spring schedule of Dine With Us programs will feature Chadron State College students providing glimpses of life in Ecuador, Mexico, the Congo, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, the Bahamas, and Italy. The presentations in the Scottsbluff Room are free and open to the public.

The Big Event and The Nest to host 'White Out' Friday

CHADRON – The Big Event staff and The Nest are hosting the annual The Big White Out Friday during Chadron State College’s women’s and men’s basketball games against Colorado State University-Pueblo at the Chicoine Center. The women’s game begins at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s game follows at 7:30 p.m.

CSC hosting Mental Health Conference March 10

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host the Western Nebraska Mental Health Conference, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Student Center. More information and registration materials are available at the conference’s website. Registration is open until March 1. Tickets are $25 and include lunch.

Comedian to perform Thursday

CHADRON – Sam Adams, a comedian from the Denver area, will perform Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall as part of the Galaxy Series. Tickets are free for Chadron State College students and employees. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for youth and seniors. Tickets at the door will be $16.

Patel thankful to be at CSC

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Isna Patel of Huntsville, Alabama, is the January Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month. Patel, a sophomore, is double majoring in History and Legal Studies with a Criminal Justice minor.

Summer courses help CSC students meet goals

CHADRON – Learning opportunities at Chadron State College don’t take a break during the summer months. CSC's wide range of summer course offerings give students an opportunity to speed the completion of their graduation requirements and obtain real-life experiences through internships that complement their chosen fields of study.

Tucker's latest book details walking in film

Practitioner in Residence brings global initiative to Range students

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Rangeland Management program is hosting Practitioner in Residence Dr. Rick Baydack this semester to teach Applied Agroecosystem Management (AGRI 460/560). Baydack is professor and chair of Environmental Science and Studies at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. The Bill and Virginia Coffee Family Foundation Grant funds the Practitioner in Residence.

Area high school musicians honored at High Plains Festival

CHADRON – Chadron State College Professor Deane Tucker’s newest book, “The Peripatetic Frame: Images of Walking in Film,” takes a critical look at the intersections between walking and cinema.

High Plains draws 160 students to campus

CHADRON – More than 160 students from 29 Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming high schools will travel to Chadron State College Monday and Tuesday for the 48th annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival.

CSC hosts Best of the West Business Invitational

CHADRON – One hundred students from seven high schools participated in the Third Annual Best of the West Business Invitational Jan. 28, co-hosted by Chadron State College and the Chadron State Center on Economic Education (CSCEE). Schools attending were Alliance, Arthur County, Bridgeport, Chadron, Hay Springs, Hemingford, and Ogallala.

CSC hosting Excellence in Early Childhood Conference

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host the 31st annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference, Feb. 21- 22, at the Student Center. More information and registration materials can be found on the conference’s website.

Sandoz exhibit showcases 20 displays

CHADRON – Displays ranging from Native American artifacts to photography and historic and cultural items from the High Plains Herbarium are part of “Hindsight is 20/20,” a unique exhibit, in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Jan. 20 through March 27.

Watch party set for Thursday

CHADRON – Chadron State College Professor Dr. Kim Madsen will host a watch party Thursday featuring the release of the Nebraska Early Childhood Workforce Commission’s report, “Elevating Nebraska’s Early Childhood Workforce: Report and Recommendations of the Nebraska Early Childhood Workforce Commission.” The watch party will be from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Burkhiser Complex Room 210. The event is free and open to the public.

New Budweiser label features design by CSC graduate

CHADRON – When the television advertising extravaganza of Super Bowl LIV begins Feb. 2, Chadron State College graduate Marty Lastovica will be carefully watching for an ad for Budweiser beer.

Music schedule set for spring semester

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Music program has scheduled 12 events for the spring semester. All events are free, open to the public, and will be performed in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

Dine With Us begins Tuesday

CHADRON – The spring schedule of Dine With Us programs will feature Chadron State College students providing glimpses of life in Ecuador, Mexico, the Congo, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, the Bahamas, and Italy.

Klueber appointed as student trustee

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts has appointed Konery Klueber of Rapid City, South Dakota, Tyler Harms of Falls City, Nebraska, and Amanda Jaixen of Platte Center, Nebraska, to serve as student trustees on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees. They will each serve a one-year term in the 2020-21 academic year. Harms was appointed from Peru State College, and Jaixen was appointed to represent the students of Wayne State College.

Range graduate honored for career achievements

CHADRON – Marji Patz, Ecological Site Specialist with the Soil Survey Office in Powell, Wyoming, received the Chadron State College Range Alumni Achievement Award Jan. 16 during Range Day at the Student Center. Patz has been with the Soil and Plant Sciences Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) since 2010.

RLA supports student engagement

College Relations publishes news articles, features and Q&A interviews to highlight various departments on campus in an effort to assist employees and students in gaining an increased awareness about and understanding of each other’s roles and responsibilities.

BHECN awards CSC funds to develop webinar series

CHADRON – Chadron State College Counseling faculty have received a $10,000 grant for the development of a webinar series intended to increase the retention of behavioral health education partners in the workforce from Behavioral Health Educators Counseling Network.

MOA between WNCC and CSC approved at recent Board meeting

LINCOLN – Two collaborative opportunities highlighted the recent Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees’ meeting Jan. 14 in Lincoln.

Crouse named interim dean

CHADRON – A familiar face has assumed the interim role of Dean of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences at Chadron State College. Dr. Margaret Crouse, who served as a dean at CSC from 1993 to 2002 and 2004 to 2015, will fill the role vacated by Dr. Jim Powell, who was recently named the college’s Vice President for Academic Affairs. Crouse’s first day at CSC was Monday.

Chadron State and Wayne State partner to propose a new Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

LINCOLN – The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges has approved a proposal for a new baccalaureate program in Nutrition and Dietetics, which was jointly submitted by Chadron State College and Wayne State College. This collaborative degree program will be available via a hybrid delivery, with both Colleges offering the required courses via both face-to-face and online.

Galusha describes students as knowledgeable, articulate

CHADRON – When Omaha potter Wes Galusha came to Chadron State College as part of the Galaxy Series last October as an artist-in-residence, the students and faculty in Memorial Hall were in for a treat.

CSC plans to celebrate MLK Day

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host award-winning hip-hop performer Ali Tomineek as part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities Monday, Jan. 20.

Eli Young Band to perform in Chadron Jan. 29

CHADRON – The Eli Young Band will perform at Chadron State College Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nelson Physical Activity Center. The event, originally scheduled for Oct. 10, was postponed due to weather. Those who purchased tickets for the October concert will be able to use their tickets for admission.

Chadron State graduates prove their worth in the field

CHADRON – Chadron State College has been making a major impact in the region for more than a century by educating teachers. Often those teachers return to CSC, earn advanced degrees and become administrators.

Range Day to cover numerous ag-related topics

CHADRON – The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District will co-sponsor the Fifth Annual Range Day with Chadron State College and the C.F. Coffee Family Foundation Thursday, Jan. 16 at the CSC Student Center.