Karen and Robert Duncan of Lincoln, Nebraska, will present a gallery talk in the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College this Friday, September 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will follow the talk, which is free and open to the public. The Duncan’s have spent decades building an internationally recognized contemporary art collection, […]
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Hastings College ranked 28th on Washington Monthly’s list of Top 100 Baccalaureate Colleges for 2016. The ranking is based on an 11-year system employed by Washington Monthly with the purpose of ranking higher learning institutions while focusing less on wealth, fame and exclusivity, and more on how that institution contributes to the nation as a
Lisa Smith, assistant professor of Teacher Education at Hastings College, will address the changing needs of the modern educational system throughout the nation in the fall 2016 Artist Lecture Series Invited Faculty Lecture. Her address, “Feet in the Water: Thoughts on oceans, boats and making waves,” explores the evolving role of learners through stories of
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When students left the Hastings College campus in May, Steinhart Plaza, where 9th Street cut through campus, and the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center were muddy construction zones—and a cafeteria and dining refresh began the Monday after commencement. “It’s been a busy summer at Hastings College,” said President Don Jackson. “The opening of the Jackson Dinsdale
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As part of first year experience programming by Hastings College, students new to campus will be participating in a food drive to collect non-perishable food items for the Adams County Food Pantry. Students will be leaving bags with an informational sheet attached on doors or porches across Hastings beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August
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For a moment, time stood still when Challenger, a free flying bald eagle, flew low over the more than 1,000 people gathered for the August 20, 2016, dedication of the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center on the campus of Hastings College. Circling gracefully behind the crowd, Challenger landed as the Star Spangled Banner, played by the
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Karen and Robert Duncan of Lincoln, Nebraska, have spent decades building an internationally recognized contemporary art collection. To celebrate the opening of the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College, the Duncan’s selected 21 sculptures from their collection for the inaugural exhibit in the new art center’s gallery. Pieces include works by George Segal, Christo,
Governor Pete Ricketts, Poet Laureate Ted Kooser among scheduled speakers. Hastings College will celebrate the opening of the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (700 E. 12th St.) with a dedication ceremony beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20. Parking will be available in front of Lynn Farrell Arena (800 E. 12th St.), and the event
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More than 50 gifted and talented students entering 8th and 9th grades challenged their minds over summer vacation at the 30th annual Hastings College Scholars Academy (HCSA). From June 26 to July 1, these young scholars lived on campus and experienced hands-on learning in one of four areas—mathematics, communications, robotics or science—taught by highly-regarded teachers
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