March 2023

Nearly $50,000 in grants from two national organizations will fund projects focused on helping Ï㽶ÊÓƵ students discern their vocational calling and strengthen their spiritual and mental well-being through the study of scripture. The Rev. Doodle Harris, chaplain and director of service learning, will lead both projects. “Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is the only college in a […]

Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Music is hosting its Jazz Festival on Monday, April 3. The festival includes performances by regional jazz bands and an evening concert featuring the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Jazz Ensemble and a guest soloist. The Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Jazz Festival is an opportunity for middle and high school bands to study with guest clinicians and gain

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers recently announced it’s 100th annual class of national medalists in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, with five students from Nebraska being named National Medalists and one, Olivia Achtemeier of Beatrice, receiving a Silver Medal with Distinction Portfolio Award. To qualify for national consideration, these students first received

The Ï㽶ÊÓƵ chapter of Alpha Chi, the all-discipline collegiate academic honor society, inducted seven students during their spring initiation earlier this month. The purpose of Alpha Chi is to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those who achieve such distinction. Students from across all academic disciplines

That Ï㽶ÊÓƵ choir is hosting two public concerts in conjunction with high school choirs in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, later this month. Both concerts, and a post-concert reception at the church, are free and open to the public. “We’re looking forward to hitting the road for a few days and working with

Ï㽶ÊÓƵ will induct three individuals and a local business into its Pro Rege Society on Thursday, April 20, honoring John Bohmfalk, Sharon Behl Brooks, Robert Unger and Industrial-Irrigation Services. Ï㽶ÊÓƵ will recognize the individuals and business for their long-standing dedication to the College. The ceremony will be held at Lochland Country Club in

Brendan Kachnowski, a 2022 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ graduate and current Master of Arts in Teaching student, presented a paper in early March at the No Limits conference, which was held at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The No Limits conference is an interdisciplinary undergraduate, graduate or recent graduate conference that explores a wide range of

Ï㽶ÊÓƵ had four students participate at the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association (NSBA) spring conference and play in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band, which was held March 2-4 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Patricia Cornett, director of bands from Temple University, served as the clinician for the Intercollegiate Band. She conducts the wind symphony at the university

The Gladys Frisch Harris Piano Festival at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is scheduled for Saturday, March 25, and will feature guest clinician Dr. Wan-Chin Chang, who will give a recital and brief lecture, as well as work with high school and college students in master classes. Chang, a graduate of the University of Southern California, is on

Work produced by Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Department of Visual Arts faculty is currently on exhibition in both galleries in the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC). The exhibition is open now through March 29 in the JDAC (700 E. 12th Street), and is free and open to the public. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday from