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Arts Walk Held on Campus Oct. 4-6
Celebrate the Arts and Humanities by participating in several activities during Arts Walk this week.
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Groundbreaking for New Residence Hall Oct. 11
A new residence hall will be the first one built since the construction of Bowen Hall in 1966.
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Astronomy Talk on Eclipses Available from WSC
Dr. Todd Young is offering a talk on solar eclipses to groups and organizations. An annular solar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. on Oct. 14, and a total eclipse will be visible April 8, 2024.
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Kids Follow Their Alumni Moms to WSC
Wayne State is a family affair for WSC alumni Jill Johnson and Audra Miller. Their kids both started classes at Wayne State in August.
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Wayne State College to Host Homecoming 2023
Homecoming 2023 is Oct. 3-7 at Wayne State College, with festivities all week.
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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.
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Deux Femmes Pianistes Concert Pays Tribute to Gifted Female Composers
This free concert Tuesday, Sept. 26, incorporates historical and modern music by numerous female composers.
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Free Planetarium Shows Sept. 22-23 at WSC
The public is invited to Wayne State’s free planetarium and laser shows.
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Tickets Still Available for Canadian Brass
The all-brass ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Ramsey Theatre. Come early for a tour of the newly renovated Peterson Fine Arts Building!
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White’s Film “The Cross” Premieres Sept. 26 at The Majestic Theatre
Dr. Michael White’s fourth feature film is free and open to the public.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for Sept. 15 for Athletic Facility Project
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Athletic and Recreation Complex Renovation and Addition project will be held on the north side of the Recreation Center.
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Wayne State Hosts Family Day Sept. 16
Join us for several family activities at Wayne State College!
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Pianist Philip Daniel to Perform at WSC Sept. 21
In addition to an impressive recording catalog, guest pianist Philip Daniel also composes scores for film and dance.
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BHECN Northeast Launches at Wayne State College
The WSC location is the third rural site for Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.
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Fall 2023 Planetarium Shows Begin Sept. 8-9
The public is invited to WSC’s planetarium shows and laser shows.
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Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust Donates $100K to Wayne State
The donation is to support the renovation and addition to the Athletic and Recreation Center Complex.
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Three Student Films Premiere Sept. 12
The evening features three student film premieres at The Majestic Theatre in Wayne.
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Wayne State and Partners Break Ground on Career Scholar Housing in Norfolk
Ground was broken Aug. 28 for the second housing development, Phillip Avenue Apartments, to be used by the Growing Together Career Scholars program.
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WSC Broadcasting Student and Advisor Nominated for CBI Awards
Student Grant Ferrell and advisor Dr. Sean Ahern were recognized for their contributions to collegiate broadcasting and student media.
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Canadian Brass Kicks Off Black & Gold Series; Tickets Available Now
The all-brass ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Ramsey Theatre. Come early for a tour of the newly renovated Peterson Fine Arts Building!
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Genslinger’s Trumpet Recital to Portray Exquisite Emotion
UPDATE 8/24: This event has been postponed until further notice.
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Wayne State Concludes 2023 Music Camp
Music campers were some of the first musicians to perform in the new band and choir rehearsal rooms, as well as the newly remodeled Ramsey Theatre.
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'Long Horizon' Art Exhibit Links the Past with the Present
The Nebraska native’s collection of work combines illustration, painting, and printed memorabilia, such as vintage maps and handwritten accounting ledgers. The exhibit opens Aug. 30.
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Registration Open for Fall 2023 Music Academy
Wayne State’s Fall Music Academy will be held in the newly renovated Peterson Fine Arts Building. Lessons begin Monday, Aug. 28.
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New Student Registration Program Ends for 2023
Wayne State’s New Student Registration program provides students with a smooth transition to college. More than 750 incoming freshmen participated this summer.
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Classroom Innovation and Student Engagement Highlight Summer Faculty Academy
Video technology and “flipping the classroom” were among the topics discussed at Summer Faculty Academy.