Wayne State College will hold its winter commencement ceremony for graduate and undergraduate students at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in Rice Auditorium.
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Wayne State at a Glance
3,890
students
22:1
student-to-faculty ratio
130+
programs of study
100+
clubs and organizations
99.8%
recent grads employed or in grad school*
*based on the most recent graduate survey from 2020-21 of 597 students (88% response rate)
Upcoming Events
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Nov 20toJan 15
Senior Art Exhibit
View artwork by WSC seniors Dylan Dendinger, Stacey Frisch, Jay Rodriguez-Manriquez, and Victoria Schwab through mid-January. -
Dec 2toJan 10
AIDS Quilt Display
Creating awareness and education about HIV/AIDS. Quilt is on display from Dec. 2 through Jan. 10. -
Dec 6toJan 20
Piano Lessons or Voice Lessons Registration
Sign up now for piano lessons or voice lessons, available as part of the WSC Music Academy. Lessons are for all ages and will be from Jan. 20 through May 2. -
Dec
8President's Holiday Gala
An annual holiday concert part of the Black and Gold Performing Arts Series. -
Dec
9-13Finals Week
Final exams and projects for the semester. -
Dec
13Planetarium Show: The Christmas Star
An astronomical explanation for what the Wise Men saw in the sky at the birth of Jesus. -
Dec
13Winter Commencement
Celebrate with our 2024 graduates! -
Dec
13Planetarium Holiday Laser Show (December 13)
An intense and exciting experience for all ages!
News
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Student Spotlight: Hannah Cherven
Part of the 2024-25 Student Spotlight Series, featuring Hannah Cherven of Brighton, Colo.
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Growing Together Career Scholars Program Recognized for Workforce Development
The award was given by the Mid-America Economic Development Council. Northeast Nebraska Growing Together’s efforts stood out among programs across 13 states.
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Wayne State College Winter 2024 Commencement
The ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in Rice Auditorium.
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Planetarium's 2024 Holiday Season Begins Dec. 6
Holiday-themed planetarium and laser shows will be featured Fridays and Saturdays during December.
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Theatre Directing Class to Present Three Short Musicals Dec. 7, 2024
Showcase will be at Johnnie Byrd Brewing Company beginning at 8 p.m.