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WSC Announces New Athletic and Recreation Facility
Wayne State College athletics has announced plans for an athletic and recreation facility renovation project, which includes the addition of an air-supported indoor structure and major renovations to the Recreation Center, Rice Auditorium and the Kirk Gardner Indoor Athletic Complex.

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3,890
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22:1
student-to-faculty ratio
130+
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100+
clubs and organizations
99.8%
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Upcoming Events
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Aug 30toSep 29
Art Exhibit: Long Horizon
Presented by Jennifer Radil. Exhibit runs through Sept. 29. -
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25Behavioral Health Social
Open house to connect behavioral health students. -
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26Piano Duo: Deux Femmes Pianistes
Featuring Dr. Angela Miller-Niles and Shelly Armstrong on piano. The concert will also be livestreamed. -
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26Film Premiere: "The Cross"
A film written and produced by Dr. Michael White. -
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28Black and Gold Performing Arts Series: Canadian Brass
The Black and Gold series seeks to enlighten, educate, and entertain! See Canadian Brass, "the world's most famous brass group." Come at 6:30 p.m. for a tour of Peterson! -
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28Meet the Firms
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29Focus on You Friday (September 29)
Focus on You Friday: A visit day for high school seniors and their families.
News
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Nebraska’s (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments Featured in Program at WSC
The public is invited to the “Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments” program Oct. 10 sponsored by Humanities Nebraska.
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Free Planetarium Shows Oct. 6-7 at WSC
Three shows are available each day Oct. 6-7. The public is invited to WSC’s free planetarium and laser shows.
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Theatre Presents 'Everybody' Oct. 5-8
The seriousness of living and dying is reinforced in this Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play.
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Faculty Art Exhibit Opens Oct. 6
Artwork by WSC full-time and adjunct faculty will be on display Oct. 6 through Nov. 22 in the Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery.
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Ground Broken for Athletic and Rec Facility
Wayne State’s Athletic and Recreation Facility Renovation and Addition project will have a significant impact on the college and the region it serves.