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Academic honorary inducts 17 new members

On February 21, 2016, seventeen Hastings College students exhibiting good character and academic achievement that places them in the top 10 percent of their class were inducted into Alpha Chi academic honorary. They are: Alexandria Ann Belitz of Fullerton, Nebraska; Andrea Marie Bierman of Omaha, Nebraska; Trenton Earl Boyer of Gretna, Nebraska; Allison Rae Braun of […]

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Hastings College offers summer camp for gifted middle school students

Gifted seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to participate in the Hastings College Scholars Academy (HCSA). From Sunday, June 26 to Friday, July 1, 2016, intellectual students have the chance to work in challenging academic classes with mathematics, speech, robotics and science. “This is a wonderful opportunity for students to interact and learn

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Scholarships awarded to Crimson Scholar Day participants

On January 31, 2016, students competed for Hastings College’s top academic scholarship – the Walter Scott Scholarship. This full-tuition scholarship was awarded to two students: Guadalupe Esquivel of Grand Island, Nebraska, and  Joseph Jahn of Columbus, Nebraska. To qualify for what is known as the Crimson Scholars Day competitions, students must earn a score of

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Bronco Forensics takes first place at state competition

At the 2016 Nebraska Intercollegiate Forensics Association (NIFA) tournament held in Crete, Nebraska, on February 13, 2016, the Hastings College Bronco Forensics team took first place in Division II. Additionally, senior Eunice Adounkpe from Omaha, Nebraska, earned the Spirit of NIFA Award for excellence in and beyond competitive public speaking. Individual results are as follows:

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Bob Marley’s granddaughter to serve as Black History Month speaker

Donisha Rita Claire Prendergast, granddaughter of reggae legend Bob Marley, will explore the topic “Could You Be Love?” during Hastings College’s Black History Month keynote address scheduled for Wednesday, February 24 at 7 p.m. The event, to be held in French Memorial Chapel (800 N. Turner Ave.), will be free and open to the public.

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Sachtleben Observatory Hosts Premiere of PBS Kids Series ‘Ready Jet Go’

On Saturday, February 13, Nebraska Educational Television (NET) Learning Services will offer a premiere of a new science-oriented show for kids, “Ready Jet Go.” The event is taking place at the Hastings College Sachtleben Observatory (4725 South Wabash Avenue) and will last from 7:30-9:30pm and will be held regardless of weather. It is free and

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Spotts-Falzone leads Hastings College Bronco Forensics

Carly Spotts-Falzone, a freshman from Wayzata, Minnesota, earned two first place finishes in Program Oral Interpretation during the Nebraska in Kansas Collegiate Speech Tournament held January 23-24 in Manhattan, Kansas. On the first day of competition, the Broncos finished third. On the second day, the team tied for second place. Individual results are as follows:

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