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For Karen and Roger Doerr, a line in Hastings College’s mission sparked deeper thinking. What does it mean to send forth students “who thrive as citizens and leaders of their local and global communities”? “That’s a profound challenge incorporated into the College’s mission, yet it’s key to ensuring graduates can grow into leaders who can […]

The Hastings College Department of Music and Theatre invites the community to “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8 at First Presbyterian Church (621 N. Lincoln Ave.). The service is free and open to the public. The program begins with a prelude by the Hastings College Band, while

For more than a quarter century as a professor at Hastings College, Dr. John Bohmfalk inspired countless future scientists by helping them develop an understanding of biology and chemistry. His patience, kindness and encouraging words made a difference for many. Although Bohmfalk retired in 2019, he has stayed connected to the College and recently invested

The Hastings College Student Art Show is open November 15 through December 13 in the galleries at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (700 E. 12th Street). A reception for the show, during which prizes will be announced, is at 6:00 p.m. this Friday, November 15, in the JDAC. Each year, the Department of Visual Art

The 2025 Compelling Preaching Conference, set for June 16-21 at Hastings College, invites pastors and aspiring pastors to explore innovative ways to connect with younger generations through preaching. “During the conference, presenters and participants will examine youth culture, exploring ways to interact with young people, and the spiritual topics that resonate with them today,” said

The deadline is approaching for middle and high school students to enter the Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards. Teen writers who are at least 13 years old and in grades 7-12 are invited to enter original works for recognition and scholarship opportunities. Submissions are due by December 15, 2024. Students are invited to submit work in

The annual Hastings Multicultural Festival, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating different cultures from around the world with entertainment, activities and food, will be held Sunday, November 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the Hastings College campus in Kiewit Gymnasium, 715 E. 7th Street. The festival is free and open to the public, and community

Dr. Brie Myre, Hastings College assistant professor of biology, recently published an article in “Endangered Species Research,” a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on research that assists with conserving endangered and threatened species. Her article, “Anatomical Evidence that arribada olive ridley sea turtles Lepidochelys olivacea feed at breeding and nesting grounds to maintain high reproductive

Three local congregations are holding a prayer service for the upcoming election in French Memorial Chapel (800 N. Turner Avenue) on Sunday, November 3 at 6:00 p.m. The service is free and open to the public. Pastors organizing the event, which will consist of prayers, readings, poems and music, include Rev. Shelby Moock, pastor of

Rachel Olsen, director of education and engagement at the Willa Cather Foundation, will present, “Willa Cather Writes the Immigrant Experience in Rural Nebraska,” on Wednesday, November 6 from 12:30 to 1:30pm in Wilson Auditorium (814 N. Turner Avenue) at Hastings College. The event is free and open to the public. The talk, hosted by the