Dec
28

2012

2012 was monumental year for CSC

When historians look back at 2012, they likely will see it as a year of monumental change for 91做厙.
Dec
17

2012

Television pioneer relays scenes of inspiration

Nebraska public television pioneer Dr. Ron Hull of Lincoln relayed the advice that hes gleaned from several notable Nebraskans as he served as commencement speaker for those receiving bachelor degrees at 91做厙 on Friday, Dec. 14.
Dec
17

2012

Professor touts value of degrees to master's grads

Dr. George Griffith, 91做厙 professor of English and humanities, reassured the institutions masters degree graduates of the value of their degrees while delivering their commencement address Friday afternoon, Dec. 14.
Dec
13

2012

Graduation set for 181

91做厙 is scheduled to confer degrees to 181 graduates during two commencement ceremonies, Friday, Dec. 14.
Dec
13

2012

Commencement speakers bringing experience

The two speakers for 91做厙s commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 14, bring experience to the podium. This is the second time at the CSC commencement podium for both speakers.
Dec
11

2012

Construction taking shape 'on the range'

Students of 91做厙s rangeland management program often study how the land has evolved throughout history. Now they are watching with excitement as land east of CSCs main campus is being transformed to the new facility that will serve their program and others in the Department of Applied Sciences.
Dec
7

2012

Two graduation ceremonies set for Dec. 14

91做厙 will confer 181 degrees during two graduation ceremonies Friday, Dec. 14.
Dec
7

2012

Mallets & Ivory bringing in the holidays

The 91做厙 music department will close its 2012 concert schedule Thursday, Dec. 13, with Mallets & Ivory, the annual holiday concert that features tunes by the CSC ensembles for percussion and keyboards. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall.
Dec
7

2012

First edition of new student magazine published

A new yearly magazine produced by 91做厙 students was distributed this week.
Dec
6

2012

District 12 FFA contests bring 250 to campus

At least 250 students from the 12 western Nebraska high schools that have Future Farmers of America chapters competed in District 12 Leadership Contests on Wednesday at 91做厙.
Dec
4

2012

CSC again named 'Best for Vets'

91做厙 has again been named one of the nations best institutions for military veterans seeking higher education.
Dec
4

2012

Campaign volunteers raise $177k for Chadron State Foundation

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

2012

Randy Rhine to become 11th CSC president

Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter announced today, Nov. 29, that the NSCS Board of Trustees will name Randy Rhine as the 11th president of 91做厙 at its Jan. 15, 2013, board meeting. Rhine serves as the Interim President, a position he has held since Janie Parks retirement in May of this year. Park had served as president of CSC for seven years.
Nov
28

2012

Madrigal Feasts to support local causes

The 91做厙 music department is getting into the giving spirit this holiday season, with plans to donate money from its upcoming Madrigal Feasts to a pair of local causes.
Nov
27

2012

Vocal jazz concert is Dec. 4

The 91做厙 vocal jazz ensemble and the CSC Birds will help usher in the holiday season with a concert in Memorial Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Nov
26

2012

New tribal president outlines goals

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

2012

Bands joining for concert Nov. 29

The 91做厙 Community Symphonic Band will join the CSC Wind Symphony for a concert Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Hall auditorium.
Nov
15

2012

It's the truth: Music department plans Madrigal Feasts

The 91做厙 music department will take audiences back to medieval times during a series of Madrigal Feasts in December.
Nov
15

2012

Interviews complete for CSC presidency finalists

91做厙s two finalists for president, Dr. Randy Rhine of Chadron, and Dr. Guy Mills of Goodland, Kan., reached the end of a full week of meetings and interview sessions Thursday.
Nov
15

2012

Event has children, organizers jumping with joy

The Nelson Physical Activity Center at 91做厙 was a hopping place Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Nov
14

2012

Senior art show reception set

A public reception for this fall's 91做厙 senior art show will be Friday, Nov. 16, from 4-6 p.m. in the lobby of Memorial Hall.
Nov
13

2012

New tribe president coming to campus

Bryan Brewer of Pine Ridge, S.D., the newly elected president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, will speak at 91做厙.
Nov
13

2012

Cadets pay tribute to vets

91做厙 ROTC cadets paid tribute to the nations veterans during a ceremony Monday, Nov. 12.
Nov
8

2012

'God of Carnage' coming to Black Box Theatre

The 91做厙 theatre program is getting ready for its production of God of Carnage, the play being billed as a comedy of manners, without the manners.
Nov
6

2012

Veterans Day ceremony is Monday

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

2012

NSCS announces finalists for CSC presidency

The Nebraska State College System on Tuesday announced its two finalists for the presidency of 91做厙.
Nov
5

2012

Memorial Hall audience to get 'Lost in Africa'

A show at 91做厙 this week is promising to deliver death-defying stunts, humor, audience participation and heart-pounding music.
Nov
5

2012

Workshop helps aspiring entrepreneurs

Organizers of a workshop at 91做厙 worked to help entrepreneurs get their dreams off the ground this weekend.
Nov
5

2012

Jazz band, vocal groups plan concerts

The 91做厙 music department has two concerts on the schedule this week.
Nov
5

2012

Arboretum volunteers to create holiday swags

Volunteers of the 91做厙 Arboretum will take part in its winter seasonal project Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Sandoz Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will learn how to make holiday swags to decorate campus.
Nov
1

2012

Trees planted in educational events

Fall is an ideal time for planting, and 91做厙 is taking advantage of the opportunity.
Nov
1

2012

Music department plans three concerts

Fans of 91做厙 music groups have the opportunity to see three concerts, each open to the public free of charge, in an eight-day period early this month.
Oct
30

2012

Veterans ball set to 'help a hero'

An event at 91做厙 this week will pay tribute to the nation's servicemen and women of past and present while providing assistance to several veterans organizations in the Black Hills region. The Veterans Benefit Ball will be Friday, Nov. 2, from 6-10 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom.
Oct
30

2012

Gordon man, Chadron woman tops in Eagle Run

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

2012

Social work class hosting disabilities conference

The 91做厙 Professional Social Work Class 435 will host a disabilities conference Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Student Center ballroom from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The conference, Dis-Abilities No More, Together We Will Explore, focuses on education, opportunities and resources and seeks to raise community awareness. Admission is free and open to the public and includes a complimentary lunch.
Oct
29

2012

Parade, bedsheet winners announced

91做厙 has announced the winners of the annual homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 27.
Oct
28

2012

Ceremony marks beginning of Armstrong project

91做厙 football players and fans are always jubilant after a win, but they had even more reason to celebrate after the Eagles 41-23 homecoming victory over the Western New Mexico Mustangs on Saturday, Oct. 27.
Oct
25

2012

Homecoming queen no stranger to crowns

91做厙 senior Megan Dimmitt of Alliance is getting used to wearing a crown, especially this week.
Oct
24

2012

Arts advocates to address students, public

Two advocates for the arts will deliver public presentations at 91做厙 as part of Without the Arts, Youre Only Half a Brain, one of the First-Year Inquiry courses of the institutions new Essential Studies Program.
Oct
24

2012

Aron Ralston tells audience to embrace 'boulders'

Adventurist Aron Ralston, who endured unthinkable sacrifices to survive an accident in the Utah wilderness, told audience members at 91做厙 on Tuesday to embrace their own boulders, just as he has come to appreciate the one that caused him to lose much of his right arm.
Oct
22

2012

Voting begins for homecoming royalty

Voting for 91做厙s homecoming royalty competition began Monday, Oct. 22.
Oct
22

2012

Seven receiving distinguished alumni honors

Seven graduates of 91做厙 will be among those receiving special alumni honors during the institutions homecoming festivities this weekend.
Oct
22

2012

Armstrong groundbreaking to highlight homecoming

91做厙 will be moving dirt during its upcoming Zombie Apocalypse, but it wont be to unearth spooky corpses.
Oct
17

2012

Concert Choir readies for exciting tour schedule

Before the school year ends, audiences from near and far will be familiar with the performing talents of the 91做厙 Concert Choir.
Oct
16

2012

Entrepreneurship is topic of upcoming workshop

An upcoming event at 91做厙 is designed to help entrepreneurs attain success.
Oct
15

2012

Arboretum volunteers planting on campus this weekend

Participants of a 91做厙 Arboretum project this weekend will gain hand-on experience in fall planting for the northwest Nebraska landscape.
Oct
12

2012

Volunteer fundraising effort begins

The Chadron State Foundations annual fall fundraising effort is under way, with volunteers hitting the street to request donations from area businesses and 91做厙 employees.
Oct
10

2012

Enrollment reaches 3k

For the first time in about 15 years, 91做厙s enrollment has reached 3,000.
Oct
9

2012

Profit, preservation linked in bison ranching, professor says

A 91做厙 professor charges that contrary to common historical accounts, profit and preservation have always been linked when it comes to raising bison in North America.
Oct
8

2012

Death-defying outdoorsman to open Galaxy Series

An inspiring presentation by an outdoorsman who narrowly escaped death in the wilderness of southern Utah will open 91做厙s Galaxy Series of fine arts events and cultural programs this month.
Oct
5

2012

Events set for piano teachers, students

Area piano teachers and students will converge on the ivories of 91做厙 in the coming week.
Oct
4

2012

Oktoberfest celebration is Oct. 19

91做厙s Oktoberfest celebration will be Friday, Oct. 19, in the Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oct
1

2012

Former CSC president dies in Ohio

Dr. Sam Rankin, the president of 91做厙 for almost 12 years from September 1986 through June of 1998, died early Sunday in a Dayton, Ohio, hospital following a short bout with pancreatic cancer.
Sep
28

2012

Website receives facelift

91做厙 launched a redesign of its website, csc.edu, Thursday.
Sep
28

2012

Speaker says Standing Bear ranks with great Americans

One of Nebraskas own, Chief Standing Bear, deserves to be recognized with great Americans in history, a large audience was told in Memorial Hall at 91做厙 on Thursday night.
Sep
28

2012

Memorial Hall stage transforming to 'Little Shop of Horrors'

91做厙s theatre program is bringing in a man-eating plant to help open its 2012-2013 production schedule.
Sep
28

2012

Health Professions Showcase joining Eagle Open House

Many of the high school students attending 91做厙s next Eagle Open House on Monday, Oct. 8, will be thinking about careers in the health sciences.
Sep
28

2012

Enrollment up again

An increasing number of students are making 91做厙 their choice for higher education.
Sep
24

2012

NSCS Month is good news for high school seniors

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

2012

Services scheduled for longtime chemistry professor

Funeral services for longtime 91做厙 professor James McCafferty of Whitney will be Saturday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Chadron.
Sep
20

2012

Recital will showcase faculty

The 91做厙 music department will open its fall performance schedule by showcasing the talents of its faculty. The recital will be Sunday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center.
Sep
20

2012

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

Joe Staritas 2009 book, I Am a Man -- Chief Standing Bears Journey for Justice, is the focus of the Pilster Great Plains Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall at 91做厙.
Sep
18

2012

NCAA Notice of Allegations issued

The Nebraska State College System announced Monday that the Notice of Allegations has been issued following an investigation by 91做厙 and the NCAA enforcement staff regarding the CSC football program.
Sep
17

2012

Music professor speaking in Graves Series

Dr. Sandy Schaefer, 91做厙 professor of music, will present the next installment of the Graves Lecture Series at CSC.
Sep
17

2012

Four families receiving alumni awards

Four families with a tradition of attending 91做厙 will receive special recognition during the institutions annual Family Day celebration Saturday, Sept. 22.
Sep
17

2012

Families in spotlight this weekend

The families of 91做厙 students will converge on the campus this week as the institution welcomes them for its annual Family Day celebration Saturday, Sept. 22.
Sep
11

2012

Fall planting event postponed

The weather has prompted the volunteers of the 91做厙 Arboretum to postpone their upcoming event, but its not the kind of weather that usually causes a delay in outdoor activity.
Sep
10

2012

NSCS award winner known for high-impact learning

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

2012

Pavilion of Rangeland Complex named for Coffee family

As 91做厙 broke ground on its Rangeland Complex on Thursday, Sept. 6, it revealed the name of the facilitys centerpiece a 25,150-square-foot indoor arena.
Sep
7

2012

Blazing trails: College breaks ground on Rangeland Complex

And, theyre off.
Sep
5

2012

NSCS Board of Trustees meeting in Chadron

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System is meeting on the 91做厙 campus this week.
Sep
5

2012

Lecture series opening with tribute to Graves, Wolf

The Graves Lecture Series at 91做厙 will open this fall by paying tribute to the two scholars who were most instrumental in its creation.
Sep
4

2012

Dorset Graves shared passion for literature

Of all the faculty members who have been associated with 91做厙 the past 101 years, perhaps no one enjoyed his or her work more than Dorset Graves.
Sep
4

2012

CSC students back in class

91做厙 students returned to classes Tuesday, Sept. 4, after wildfires in the region prompted an extended Labor Day holiday.
Sep
2

2012

CSC ready for classes as firefighters make progress

91做厙 expects to be back to business as usual Tuesday after northwest Nebraska wildfires prompted an extended Labor Day weekend for students. Classes were called off Thursday and Friday in response to the uncertainty surrounding three wildfires in the region.
Sep
1

2012

Update on wildfires set for Student Center

91做厙's Student Center ballroom will be the site of a community meeting about the area wildfires. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, and is open to the public.
Aug
31

2012

Library director dies Thursday

Members of the 91做厙 community have been saddened by the death of Milton Wolf, director of the Reta King Library. He died Thursday, Aug. 30.
Aug
30

2012

Classes canceled because of area wildfires

Updated Thursday, Aug. 30, 10:50 a.m.: 91做厙 has canceled classes Thursday and Friday as a series of wildfires rage in northwest Nebraska.
Aug
28

2012

Groundbreaking set for Rangeland Complex

91做厙 has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off phase one construction of the Rangeland Complex.
Aug
27

2012

Seven to receive alumni honors

Seven graduates of 91做厙 will be among those receiving special alumni honors at the institution this fall.
Aug
23

2012

NPAC unveiling new arena floor Monday

The arena of 91做厙s Nelson Physical Activity Center will be opened to the public Monday morning, giving facility users a look at the new synthetic surface which has been under construction for much of the summer.
Aug
20

2012

Activity abounds as fall semester begins

The activity level of the 91做厙 campus reached fever pitch during the past week as students began attending classes on campus and online for the fall semester.
Aug
15

2012

Big construction era about to begin

91做厙 is nearing its most progressive period of construction in decades as the 2012-2013 academic year begins.
Aug
13

2012

Students to begin checking in Thursday

Students will begin checking in at 91做厙 this week as the faculty and staff gear up for the official beginning of the fall semester, Monday, Aug. 20.
Aug
13

2012

Community band, chorus beginning rehearsals

91做厙s two community music groups, the Chadron Community Band and the Chadron Community Chorus, are striking up for the fall semester, and one of the ensembles is under new direction.
Aug
6

2012

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

PREMA is the recipient of a $1 million Rural Economic Development Loan, referred to as REDL, which will be leveraged with nearly $1.9 million in public and private funds to assist in constructing the first phase of 91做厙s Rangeland Agriculture Center and Pavilion.
Aug
2

2012

CSC schedules outages for generator installation

91做厙 will experience an outage of a large portion of its cooling system and Internet access this weekend, but officials say the result will safeguard the campus against similar disruptions in the future.
Jul
27

2012

New dean excited about return to CSC campus

When 91做厙s recently hired dean of teaching and learning and liberal arts, Dr. Joanna Forstrom of Mobile, Ala., assumes her duties Aug. 1, it wont be her first time taking care of business on the CSC campus.
Jul
26

2012

Wildfire Incident Management Team on campus and ready

A command team designated to help extinguish the wildfires in northwest Nebraska is waiting in readiness at 91做厙. If all goes well, the team won't be needed.
Jul
16

2012

Exhibit gives contemporary view of Iran

An exhibit at 91做厙s Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is providing a window to little seen perspectives of Iran.
Jun
25

2012

Welcome home party set for Mariah Cook

The community will welcome home 91做厙 senior Mariah Cook, the newly crowned Miss Nebraska, during a party in the Sandoz Center on Wednesday, June 27.
Jun
25

2012

Flutist presenting concert at Sandoz Center

Flutist Franziska Nabb, a native of Munich, Germany, will perform during a rare summertime concert hosted by the 91做厙 Department of Music. The performance, which is open to the public free of charge, will be Monday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center.
Jun
25

2012

CSC taking a new approach to general education

Major changes to the way 91做厙 offers its general studies courses are coming this fall.
Jun
19

2012

Historical photographs installed in Old Admin

The hallways of 91做厙s most historical building are now adorned with many of the institutions most historical photographs.
Jun
11

2012

Final registration session is June 20

Students new to 91做厙 this fall still have the opportunity to become prepared by attending an On-Campus Registration session. The third and final registration session will be Wednesday, June 20, at the Student Center.
Jun
11

2012

CSC senior is Miss Nebraska

The new Miss Nebraska is 91做厙 senior Mariah Cook. She was crowned Saturday night in North Platte, and will represent the state at the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas in January.
Jun
8

2012

Change of president prompts other staff changes

The decision of Nebraska State College System officials to move Dr. Randy Rhine into the position of 91做厙 interim president has been well received, however, it initially posed some staffing challenges.
Jun
5

2012

Upward Bound summer program under way

A group of high school students is getting a taste of college life on the 91做厙 campus during the institutions annual Upward Bound summer program.
Jun
4

2012

McNeal readily accepted invitation to speak at writing festival

Tom McNeal said it didnt take long for him to make up his mind to speak at the Story Catcher Writing Festival that took place at 91做厙 late last week after Dr. Matt Evertson, chairman of the Department of English and Humanities at CSC, issued the invitation early this year.
Jun
4

2012

Bar is set high for writing festival

The Story Catcher Writing Festival sponsored by the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society and hosted by 91做厙 late last week was a good start, the director, Dr. Matt Evertson, believes. But he also knows the bar was set pretty high, as he puts it.
May
29

2012

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

91做厙 has announced the names of 571 students who qualified for the institution's spring 2012 academic honors lists.
May
17

2012

Week-long shortcourse focuses on range management

Participants of an event at 91做厙 will be exposed to a wide range of instruction about range management. The Nebraska Range Shortcourse is scheduled for Monday through Friday, June 18-22.
May
17

2012

Tom McNeal to speak at writing festival

Fiction writer Tom McNeal will be the keynote speaker at the Story Catcher Writing Festival at 91做厙's Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center on Saturday, June 2, at 11:30 a.m. The festival follows a two-day writing workshop for writers of fiction and prose.
May
14

2012

Rhine becomes interim president

91做厙 is under new leadership.
May
14

2012

Post Playhouse bringing musical classics to Fort Robinson

The theatres season begins with a show by the Bald Mountain Rounders on May 26
May
14

2012

Park era ends at CSC

While 91做厙s spring semester was coming to a close, the 318 graduates werent the only ones looking forward to beginning a new chapter in their lives this summer.
May
14

2012

CSC's MBA receives high national ranking

A website that ranks online Masters of Business Administration degrees gives 91做厙 high marks for its MBA program.
May
14

2012

About Janie Park

Members of Janie Park's cabinet and other members of the 91做厙 community comment about the presidency of Janie Park:
May
10

2012

More summer sessions begin June 4, July 9

Even if students didnt get signed up for the first session of summer courses at 91做厙, they still have opportunities to hit the books before fall arrives.
May
9

2012

Upward Bound program funded for another five years

91做厙s Upward Bound program, which helps high school students from the region pave the way to college, has been funded for another five years.
May
9

2012

Thirteen selected for Blue Key

Thirteen students were inducted to the 91做厙 chapter of the Blue Key Honor Society this spring.
May
6

2012

Relationships are key, speaker says

91做厙s masters degree graduates were told to be mindful of the importance of relationships, as they gathered with family and friends for the graduate commencement ceremony Saturday, May 5, at Memorial Hall.
May
6

2012

CSC awards record number of master's degrees

91做厙 on Saturday, May 5, conferred degrees to 318 graduates during two commencement ceremonies, including an institutional record 74 master's degrees.
May
6

2012

Chancellor tells graduates to embrace change

Stan Carpenter, chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, told the graduates of 91做厙 to embrace change as they begin life as bachelors degree holders.
May
5

2012

Brother, sister win Ivy Day vote

91做厙 students kept it in the family when choosing an Ivy Day king and queen.
May
3

2012

318 to graduate Saturday

91做厙 is scheduled to confer degrees to 318 graduates during two commencement ceremonies, Saturday, May 5.
May
1

2012

Students, faculty present science research

Twelve 91做厙 students and two faculty members were presenters during the annual Nebraska Academy of Sciences meeting at Lincoln on April 20.
Apr
30

2012

Time capsule dedicated during ceremony

91做厙 dedicated its Centennial Time Capsule during a ceremony at the Centennial Flag Plaza last week, addressing both a live audience and a video camera for an audience half a century from now.
Apr
30

2012

System chancellor, business professor to speak at commencements

The commencement addresses for 91做厙s two graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 5, will be delivered by the Nebraska State College Systems top administrator and a business faculty member who has a long history with the institution.
Apr
30

2012

Commencement ceremonies, Ivy Day this week

91做厙 will celebrate the end of the 2011-2012 academic year with two commencement exercises and a special awards ceremony this week.
Apr
25

2012

Writers invited to Story Catcher Workshop

Aspiring writers are invited to sign up for the Story Catcher Summer Writing Workshop at 91做厙.
Apr
25

2012

NSCS approves 3.5% tuition increase

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

2012

Graduation ceremonies set for May 5

91做厙 will confer degrees to bachelors and masters degree recipients during two commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 5.
Apr
25

2012

Dance students performing 'On the Boulevard'

91做厙s chapter of the Nu Delta Alpha national dance honor society and the Consuming Fire Dance School of Dance are taking their talents to the street this week. The dancers will present An Evening on the Boulevard on Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall.
Apr
25

2012

Art program expands into industrial, craft art

The 91做厙 visual arts program is offering a course in crafts.
Apr
25

2012

Arboretum volunteers talking tools

91做厙 Arboretum volunteers will host a Simple Tricks of the Tool Trade event on Saturday, April 28.
Apr
24

2012

Student-journalists claim top honors in state competition

91做厙 student-journalists claimed top honors at the annual Nebraska Collegiate Media Associations Golden Leaf Awards on Saturday, April 21, at Northeast Community College in Norfolk.
Apr
23

2012

Time capsule dedication set for Thursday

91做厙 students plan to officially dedicate a time capsule marking the institutions centennial this week.
Apr
23

2012

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

Dr. Adam Lambert expects his last concert as director of bands at 91做厙 to be a fun one.
Apr
20

2012

Professional schools select CSC health sciences students

Twenty-four students who have been studying health sciences at 91做厙 have been selected to enter professional programs at various institutions this fall.
Apr
20

2012

Anselmo senior wins Student Senate election

James Bahensky of Anselmo has been elected to lead the 91做厙 Student Senate for the 2012-2013 academic year. Bahensky won the presidency in a vote of the student body Wednesday and Thursday, April 18-19.
Apr
18

2012

Center celebrates Week of the Young Child

In celebration of the Week of the Young Child, 91做厙s Child Development Center is opening its doors for tours.
Apr
17

2012

Cardinal Key announces new members

Twenty-four female students have been selected to become members of 91做厙s chapter of the Cardinal Key National Honor Society for the next academic year.
Apr
14

2012

Rapid City schools repeat in Scholastic Contest

Two Rapid City, S.D., high schools were repeat winners in the 52nd Scholastic Contest at 91做厙 on Friday, April 13.
Apr
10

2012

Veath, Stewart given special recognition

The 91做厙 Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon on Tuesday, April 10, included special acknowledgment of two employees who plan to retire this year.
Apr
10

2012

Randy Rhine to become interim president

Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter announced today that he will recommend to the NSCS Board of Trustees that Dr. Randy Rhine be named interim president of 91做厙 following the retirement of CSC President, Dr. Janie Park.
Apr
10

2012

President Park announces plan to retire

Many individuals were in the spotlight at 91做厙s annual luncheon to honor employees Tuesday, April 10, but an announcement from one of the events emcees got the most attention.
Apr
10

2012

Fire ecologist speaking in Student Center

Dr. Stephen Pyne, fire ecologist and faculty member at Arizona State University, will speak at 91做厙 on Wednesday, April 11. The presentation will be in the CSC Student Center at 7 p.m.
Apr
10

2012

Faculty, staff honored during luncheon

91做厙 shined the proverbial spotlight on many of its employees during the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon at the Student Center on Tuesday, April 10.
Apr
9

2012

Vietnam presentation to conclude Graves Series

The spring schedule for the Graves Lecture Series at 91做厙 will conclude Tuesday, April 10, with Bruce Hoems presentation, Vietnam Stories of a Time Near and Far.
Apr
5

2012

Big crowd expected for Scholastic Contest

Hundreds of high school students from three states will assess their academic aptitude during the 91做厙 Scholastic Contest on Friday, April 13.
Apr
4

2012

'Bus Stop' arriving in Memorial Hall

The 91做厙 theatre program will soon be boarding audience members for its production of Bus Stop, a romantic tale of a young cowboys cross-country pursuit of a night club singer.
Apr
3

2012

Woodhead, Sheehy speaking at NSCS scholarship luncheon

New England Patriots running back and 91做厙 graduate Danny Woodhead is scheduled to deliver the alumni address at the Nebraska State College Systems annual Scholarship Luncheon at noon Friday, April 13, at the Hillcrest Country Club in Lincoln. Woodhead will join Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy who will deliver the keynote address.
Apr
3

2012

NSCS students benefit from approval of LB 968 and LB 969

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

Apr
2

2012

Heineman approves $6.7 million for Armstrong project

The planned renovation and expansion of 91做厙s Armstrong Physical Education Building got a major boost Monday when Gov. Dave Heineman signed the main state budget bills that included $6.7 million for the facility.
Mar
30

2012

Senior Art Show Now Showing!

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

2012

Education's future is lecture topic

The Graves Lecture Series at 91做厙 continues this week with Dr. Bill Rowetons presentation, The Future of American Education: Some See It, Some Dont.
Mar
26

2012

Community Chorus, Men's Ensemble performing Sunday

The Chadron Community Chorus and the 91做厙 Mens Ensemble will present a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at the Chadron Arts Center.
Mar
20

2012

Chadron bands joining for concert

About 200 student-instrumentalists will gather at 91做厙 this week for the combined concert of the 91做厙 Wind Symphony and the bands of Chadron High School and Chadron Middle School.
Mar
20

2012

Bands to battle again at Student Center

The second annual Battle of the Bands at 91做厙 will be Friday, March 30, from 6-10 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom.

Mar
19

2012

Wyoming professor planning trumpet recital

Dr. Scott Meredith, assistant professor of trumpet at the University of Wyoming, will present a solo trumpet recital Saturday, March 24, at 91做厙. The free performance begins at 3 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center.
Mar
19

2012

Release bringing array of talent

More than two dozen performers of local and national acclaim will gather at 91做厙 this weekend for Release, the annual show of music poetry and dance.
Mar
19

2012

Rahman wins award for 'Bangladeshi Diaspora'

Dr. Shafiq Rahman, 91做厙 associate professor of communication arts, received the honor award from the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association for his book The Bangladeshi Diaspora in the United States After 9/11: from Obscurity to High Visibility.
Mar
19

2012

Nine artists featured in senior show

The work of nine 91做厙 students will go on display in Memorial Hall this week for the spring senior art show. The seniors will celebrate the shows opening with a public reception 4-6 p.m. Friday, March 23, in Memorial Hall.
Mar
19

2012

Jazz Festival is today

Student-musicians from six school districts are on the 91做厙 campus today (Monday, March 19) for the CSC Jazz Festival and Workshop.
Mar
19

2012

Honors recital showcases 12 musicians

Twelve outstanding 91做厙 student-musicians will perform during the music departments Honors Recital on Sunday, March 25. The event will be at 3 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center. It is open to the public free of charge.
Mar
16

2012

30th annual chess tournament is March 31

A chess tournament at 91做厙 is celebrating the big three-o this month.
Mar
15

2012

Interviews of dean finalists under way

91做厙 is in the process of interviewing finalists for the position of dean of teaching and learning.
Mar
15

2012

Don Deselms dies at Veterans' Home

Don Deselms, who worked at 91做厙 29 years and was one of the colleges top administrators for more than two decades, died Wednesday afternoon at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff. He was 83.
Mar
13

2012

Professor speaking for Graves Series

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

2012

Navy Band Sea Chanters bringing show to Chadron

The Navy Band Sea Chanters, the official chorus of the U.S. Navy, will perform at 91做厙 as part of the groups national tour.
Mar
12

2012

Students collecting items for time capsule

91做厙 students have one more activity planned to mark the institutions centennial, which was celebrated in 2011.
Mar
12

2012

34 selected to RHOP

Thirty-four Nebraska high school students have been selected to enroll in the Rural Health Opportunities Program at 91做厙 beginning this fall.
Mar
8

2012

Arboretum volunteers set schedule, plan seed swap

Volunteers of the 91做厙 Arboretum will swap seeds and learn best practices for packaging and sowing them during an event on campus this month. The second annual seed swap, the first of this years four events for the group, will be Saturday, March 17.
Mar
7

2012

Social work class raising funds for disabilities conference

A 91做厙 social work class is raising funds for a disabilities awareness conference that it will host this fall.
Mar
7

2012

Sandoz Conference set for September

The annual Mari Sandoz Heritage Society Conference has been set for Thursday and Friday, Sept. 27-28, on the campus of 91做厙. This years conference theme is Hostiles and Friendlies, taken from the Sandoz book by the same title.
Mar
6

2012

Student callers celebrate fundraising success

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

2012

Event set for teaching job candidates

Representatives of about 20 schools will be at 91做厙 on Friday, March 2, to meet potential teachers. The annual CSC Teacher Interview Day will be 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Student Center.
Mar
1

2012

Cooking show returning to Memorial Hall

The Taste of Home Cooking Show, hosted by Double Q Country Radio, will be Friday, March 2, at 91做厙s Memorial Hall at 7 p.m.
Feb
29

2012

Classes resume after Tuesday's weather closure

91做厙 will reopen its campus today (Wednesday, Feb. 29) and classes will resume as scheduled.
Feb
28

2012

Campus closes Tuesday because of ice

91做厙 is immediately closing its campus today (Tuesday, Feb. 28) because of icy conditions. Classes are scheduled to resume Wednesday, but check back to this website for further updates.
Feb
24

2012

President Park provides investigation update

91做厙 President Dr. Janie Park on Friday provided an update regarding the investigation into possible NCAA violations by the institutions football program.
Feb
23

2012

Students attending AIPAC conference

Two members of the 91做厙 Student Senate will attend the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., March 3-6.
Feb
23

2012

North to Alaska: Course sets sights on new frontiers

A group of 19 students and three faculty members of 91做厙 are leaving soon for a 10-day journey to The Land of the Midnight Sun to meet course requirements.
Feb
23

2012

Child center director honored for distinguished service

Dr. Kim Madsen has coordinated many Early Childhood Conferences at 91做厙, but this one had special significance to her.
Feb
23

2012

Alumni Notes

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

2012

National TRiO Day to be celebrated by Project Strive

91做厙 on Friday, Feb. 24, will join a national effort to recognize a program that has served hundreds of CSC students in recent decades.
Feb
21

2012

Music faculty performing Sunday

91做厙 music educators will be in the spotlight during the faculty recital Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center. The free performance begins at 3 p.m.
Feb
20

2012

Speaker bringing message of athletic excellence

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

2012

Graves Series features faculty

The Reta King Library at 91做厙 will feature four faculty members in the Dorset Graves Lecture Series in coming weeks.
Feb
17

2012

CSC Students attend Meet the Pros Conference 2012

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

2012

Career Fair set for businesses, job-seekers

Businesses and students will have an opportunity to meet during an upcoming event at 91做厙.
Feb
16

2012

Alumni Notes

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

2012

Meteorite found by professor to go in display

A large meteorite discovered near Bayard by the late Dr. Art Struempler while he was on the science faculty at 91做厙 will be the centerpiece of an exhibit that will open Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Cooper Gallery of Morrill Hall at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
Feb
13

2012

Rodeo team fundraiser is March 2

The 91做厙 rodeo teams annual Black Tie Calf Fry fundraiser will be Friday, March 2, at the Dawes County Fairgrounds Events Center beginning at 6 p.m.
Feb
13

2012

Early Childhood Conference getting 'Ooey and Gooey'

The 23rd annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference will be Friday and Saturday, February 17-18 at the 91做厙 Student Center.
Feb
9

2012

Bedbugs found in two rooms

91做厙 has confirmed the presence of bedbugs in two residence hall rooms and is taking action to remove the pesky insects.
Feb
8

2012

Alumni Notes

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

2012

International flavor on tap for Food Tasting Party

International students of 91做厙 will again present an evening of cultural entertainment and ethnic cuisine to attendees of the annual Food Tasting Party. The event is set for Saturday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom.
Feb
6

2012

'Adult Evening' aptly named

It may be the work of a famous childrens author, but this ones not for the kids.
Feb
3

2012

Education graduates leave $700,000 for scholarships

The Chadron State Foundation has received a large contribution from the estate of Ralph and Judith Hale, a couple who graduated from 91做厙s education program in the 1960s and later established careers in Las Vegas, Nev.
Feb
2

2012

Eagle Open House set for high school students

High school students have a special opportunity to learn more about 91做厙 later this month.
Jan
30

2012

Donald Ruleaux to receive Governor's Arts Award

Donald Ruleaux, a retired member of the 91做厙 art faculty, has been named a recipient of the biennial Governors Arts Awards. The awards will be presented Monday, April 2, at Lincoln.
Jan
25

2012

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

Its almost Mardi Gras season, and the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at 91做厙 will join the party by hosting a historical presentation in February.
Jan
24

2012

Legislation would make Armstrong project a reality

If a bill passes the Nebraska State Legislature this session, 91做厙 will have the money needed to expand and renovate the Armstrong Physical Education Building.
Jan
24

2012

International Food Tasting Party tickets go on sale

The 91做厙 International Club has begun selling tickets for its annual Food Tasting Party.
Jan
24

2012

Early Childhood Conference coming in February

The 23rd annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference is set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18, at 91做厙.
Jan
23

2012

Foundation receives $400k from Chadron native

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

2012

243 musicians selected for High Plains Festival

A total of 243 high school musicians have been selected to participate in the 40th annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival at 91做厙s Memorial Hall on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30-31.
Jan
19

2012

Wildlife Club plans annual ice fishing tourney

The 91做厙 Wildlife Club is getting fired up for a cool event.
Jan
19

2012

Busy Fall 2011 Semester

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

2012

Annual event will promote healthy living

A total of 55 businesses and organizations have signed up to present ways for people to improve their wellbeing during the Wellness for a Lifespan Health Fair at 91做厙 on Thursday, Jan. 19.
Jan
17

2012

'Sleeping Beauty' coming to Memorial Hall

91做厙s Nu Delta Alpha honor society for dance and the Consuming Fire Dance Theater will present the Sleeping Beauty ballet on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall. It is open to the public free of charge.
Jan
17

2012

'Heaven is for Real' author to speak twice

Todd Burpo, author of the best-selling book Heaven is for Real: A Little Boys Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back, has added a second presentation to his appearance at the 91做厙 Student Center ballroom Friday.
Jan
16

2012

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

91做厙 has announced the names of 578 students who qualified for the institution's fall 2011 academic honors lists.
Jan
13

2012

Martin Luther King walk is Monday

91做厙 will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its annual march from downtown to campus Monday, Jan. 16.
Jan
13

2012

Community Chorus convening for spring

The Community Chorus at 91做厙 will begin preparing for its spring concert in the coming week.
Jan
13

2012

'Heaven is for Real' author to speak

Todd Burpo, author of the best-selling book Heaven is for Real: A Little Boys Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back, will speak at the 91做厙 Student Center ballroom on Friday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Jan
12

2012

Poetry champ returning for open mic event

Jovan Mays of Aurora, Colo., a 91做厙 graduate who performs as a member of the national champion Slam Nuba poetry team, will return to Chadron on Friday to help kick off this springs series of open mic events hosted by CSCs chapter of the Sigma Tau Delta honor society.
Jan
12

2012

CSC listed in top 5 for online education

A website that specializes in comparing institutions of higher education has listed 91做厙 among the top five non-profit online colleges and universities in the nation. The list was published this week by SR Education Groups flagship site, Guide to Online Schools.
Jan
12

2012

Bob Ross painting course is Saturday

A one-day course on the 91做厙 campus Saturday, Jan. 14, will focus on the painting style of the late Bob Ross, the artist who became popular on The Joy of Painting television series and popularized catch phrases such as happy little trees.
Jan
10

2012

Spring enrollment up at CSC

91做厙 began the spring semester this week with an enrollment increase.
Jan
5

2012

Range students place in Wyoming

91做厙 range management students placed high in competitions during the joint meeting of the Wyoming Section of the Society for Range Management and the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts as the fall 2011 semester was winding down.
Jan
4

2012

Rob Corddry cancels Chadron show

Comedian Rob Corddry has canceled his upcoming appearance in 91做厙s Galaxy Series.