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Campus News

A poster that says The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza.

April 22, 2024 2:53 pm·

‘The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza’ is wild, silly fun for all ages

In “The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza,” the annual Alpha Psi Omega theatre production set to open this week, two narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology, which results in general theatrical…

April 22, 2024 12:01 pm·

Bach and tree planting event set for April 26; Hastings College named Tree Campus

The sounds of Bach will echo across the Hastings College campus on Friday, April 26, as piano professor Dr. Jonathan Sokasits plays a harpsichord while students and employees plant a tree in…

Cross graphic surrounded by words that say Sachtleben-Throckmorton Faith & Science Symposium.

April 19, 2024 11:42 am·

Symposium to explore ways faith, science are woven together

Exploring the ways faith and science are complementary, and how God has woven faith and science together in beautiful and creative ways, is the focus of the inaugural Sachtleben-Throckmorton Faith & Science…

An image of McCormick Hall with Hastings College, Methodist College and Des Moines University logos on top.

April 18, 2024 1:36 pm·

Agreements help Hastings College expand medical career paths for students

Hastings College has signed agreements with Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) and Des Moines University (DMU) to create additional medical-related career pathway opportunities for students. “With a growing number of students looking for…

Celebration of Excellence is April 24, 2024

April 18, 2024 9:19 am·

Hastings College to honor achievements during Celebration of Excellence

Hastings College students will share research and projects, and the College will honor the high achievements of students and faculty during its annual Celebration of Excellence on Wednesday, April 24. All events…

April 17, 2024 3:30 pm·

Awards announced for student art show

The annual All-Student Art Exhibition which showcased work by Hastings College students was held earlier this semester. More than 20 works were selected for the show, with “Peace and Love” by Allison…

April 15, 2024 12:25 pm·

Second art thesis exhibition open through April 25

The second of three thesis gallery shows is open now through April 25 in the Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC). The show features work from Abby Dallegge of Omaha, Nebraska;…

April 11, 2024 4:31 pm·

Forensics places 15th at nationals; Banks, Quiroz named All-Americans

The Hastings College Forensics team finished 15th in the nation at the American Forensics Association’s National Speech Tournament (AFA-NST), which was held April 6-8 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The team also had…

April 11, 2024 11:19 am·

Refurbishing ‘soul of campus’ focus of Hastings College Foundation campaign

Telltale signs of a 2022 hail storm that caused significant damage across the community and campus remain visible on Hastings College’s iconic French Memorial Chapel: the north facing arched windows remain broken…

April 9, 2024 4:49 pm·

Miles for Mik, 24-hour walk/run fundraiser set for April 12-13

The third annual Miles For Mik event, a 24-hour journey dedicated to raising funds for the Mikaelah Molifua Memorial Scholarship at Hastings College, is set for this Friday and Saturday, April 12-13,…