Three Hastings College students traveled to College Station, Texas to present at the 12th Annual Texas A&M History Conference last month. The conference featured graduate and undergraduate work from a wide variety of institutions under this year’s theme, “Exploring the Margins of History.” In selecting this theme, the conference organizers sought to honor the evolution […]

The Hastings College chapter of Alpha Chi, the all-discipline collegiate academic honor society, inducted four students during its recent spring induction service. This year’s Alpha Chi inductees include: Jordyn Duffy, a sophomore from Colorado Springs, Colorado, who is majoring in biochemistry. Landry Hinkson, a sophomore from Bazaar, Kansas, who is majoring in communications studies. Rachel […]

“Sassy Singles, Reluctant Virgins, Playboys, and Husband Hunters: Advice for Single Americans in the 20th Century” is the title of Dr. Catherine Biba’s Invited Faculty Lecture, which is free and open to the public on Wednesday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m. in French Memorial Chapel. Biba, an associate professor of history, said over the years, […]

Prizes for the show were announced during the March 10 reception. Best of Show: Sydnie Waldron of Alliance, Nebraska – “Sit a Moment and Listen” Best 2D: Cassidy Coalson of Mitchell, Nebraska – “Rooted” Best 3D: Joseph Campbell of Columbus, Nebraska – “Uncontrolled” (March 2, 2022) — An annual tradition at the Department of Visual […]

Hastings College offers every student the opportunity to apply for funding to support their academic, cultural, artistic or professional interests. This year, more than $8,000 was awarded to students looking for support for various research projects and conference presentation opportunities. All students in good academic standing are eligible to apply for funds during the fall […]

A series of music-related events, recitals and programs, including the Art Song Festival and Piano Festival, is set for March 21-26 as part of Music Masters Week organized by the Department of Music and Theatre at Hastings College. The week is designed to inspire both students and the community as a whole with outstanding performances […]

The Hastings College Department of Languages and Literature is hosting a book signing for author and adjunct professor Marshall Highet on Wednesday, March 9 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Hazelrigg Student Union Room C. The event, which is free and open to the public, celebrates the release of Highet’s new book, “Blue-Eyed Slave,” which […]

It’s the 1950s with a strict principal, a pretty girl named Toffee, and a glowing leading man. Literally. When the pretty girl’s family forces her to cut off her relationship with the “bad boy,” he drives his motorcycle to the local nuclear waste dump. When he comes back to reclaim Toffee’s heart, the principal orders […]

Hastings College hosted six schools that participated in the Central Regional Science Fair for the Nebraska Junior Academy of Sciences on Wednesday, March 1. This year’s fair was held at Hastings Museum. Schools that participated in this year’s Central Regional Science Fair were Adams Central Junior/Senior High School, Central City Public Schools, O’Neill Jr/Sr High […]

The Nebraska Intercollegiate Band, which rehearses and performs as part of the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association (NSBA) spring conference March 3-5 in Lincoln, Nebraska, includes 13 Hastings College students this year. The ensemble features more than 100 students from colleges and universities across Nebraska. Students are selected to be part of the band by nomination […]