Twenty-seven Hastings College students have been appointed to the Public Relations Council. New members are selected through an interview process. Members of the Public Relations Council conduct campus tours for prospective students and other campus visitors, and assist with special college events such as New Student Days and Commencement. The Council is composed of members from all four classes.

President of the council for the 2009-10 school year is Billy Dunbar, Taylor, Neb. Council members are listed below, followed by their hometowns.

First-year Students
Elyse Appelgate – Lakewood, Colo.
Laura Bernero – Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Jordan Borrell – Hastings, Neb.
Abi Burrows – McCook, Neb.
Kinsi Coleman – Broken Bow, Neb.
Susan Hartman – Columbus, Neb.
Mark Hewitt – Omaha, Neb.
Jake Holmquist – Burwell, Neb.
Alyssa Karr – Juniata, Neb.
Quincey King – Ft. Collins, Colo.
Kramer Lyons – Hastings, Neb.
Zach Short – Salida, Colo.

Upperclass Students
Rachel Heylmun – Plattsmouth, Neb.
Cassidy Pitkin – Callaway, Neb.
Dani Wright – Ft. Collins, Colo.
Neathery Manucci – Parker, Colo.
Ross Whiston – Lincoln, Neb.
Leah Olson – Blue Hill, Neb.
Kristin Beller – Lindsay, Neb.
Chad Pinkerman – Hastings, Neb.
Ellie Flott – Papillion, Neb.
Jake Wardyn – Weeping Water, Neb.
Alyssa Gubser – Lincoln, Neb.
Alyssa Farmer – Hastings, Neb.
Becca Glisan – Colorado Springs, Colo.
Briget Heidmous – Colorado Springs, Colo.
Rachel Lee – Golden, Colo.

Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,150 students. Hastings College was named 75th Best Value College in the nation and #1 in Nebraska by Forbes.com and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. It was named a 2010 “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review and rated a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s.