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Free Planetarium Shows Continue Oct. 18, 2024
“Firefall” will show at 7 p.m. and “Laser Halloween” at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.
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Broken Bow High School Wins 2024 Wildcat Business Invitational
Approximately 200 students from 16 Nebraska high schools competed in the Wildcat Business Invitational held Oct. 9 at Wayne State College.
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Retired FBI Agent Cowan Presents Reflection on His Career on Oct. 17, 2024
Joseph Cowan will share his FBI and U.S. Marine Corps experiences at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in Connell Hall, Room 131.
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Student Spotlight: Jessica Loberg
Part of the 2024-25 Student Spotlight series, featuring Jessica Loberg of Carroll, Neb.
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2024 Band Day Winners Announced
Five area bands claimed the top prize in their respective class during Wayne State’s Homecoming and Band Day activities Oct. 5.
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2024 'Deck the Doors' Winners Announced
The door decorating contest for Wayne State employees raised $100 for the WSC Food Pantry.
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Faculty Trumpet Recital by Michael Genslinger Oct. 9, 2024
Michael Genslinger performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Ramsey Theatre.
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“Modern Americans” Concert Presents Abstract Musical Landscapes Oct. 7, 2024
Three Wayne State faculty members will perform during the “Modern Americans” concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in Ley Theatre.
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Student Spotlight: Braxton Dalton
Part of the 2024-25 student spotlight series, featuring Braxton Dalton of Raymond, Neb.
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Coen Herrig, Bre Matzen Crowned 2024 Homecoming Royalty
Coen Herrig of Wall Lake, Iowa, and Bre Matzen of Blair, Neb., were crowned at the coronation ceremony Sept. 30.
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Free Planetarium Shows Continue Oct. 4-5, 2024
The schedule is “STARS,” “Earth, Moon, and Sun,” and “Laser Pink Floyd” on Friday, and “Space Opera,” “Laser Classic Rock,” “Compass, Clock, and Calendar,” and “Laser Fun” on Saturday.
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Wayne State Alumni and Faculty Art Exhibit Opens Oct. 4, 2024
The art exhibit opens Oct. 4 and runs through Nov. 13.
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Wayne State College to Host Homecoming 2024
Homecoming 2024 is Sept. 30 through Oct. 5, with festivities all week.
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Student Spotlight: Ella Scott
Part of the 2024-25 student spotlight series, featuring Ella Scott of Randolph, Neb.
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Public Invited to Screening of the Movie 'Cured' on Oct. 2, 2024
Dr. Ron Holt ’89 will serve as master of ceremonies for the free screening of “Cured” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the Gardner Hall auditorium on campus.
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Free Planetarium Shows Continue Sept. 27-28, 2024
The schedule is “From Earth to the Universe” and “Laser 60s” on Friday, and “The Lincoln Almanac Trial” and “Laser Zeppelin” on Saturday.
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WSC Theatre Presenting 'Eurydice' Oct. 3-6, 2024
The Wayne State theatre program kicks off the 2024-25 season with “Eurydice” Oct. 3-6 in the Black Box Theatre.
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WSC Announces 2024 Homecoming Royalty Candidates
Ten Wayne State students are vying to be crowned WSC’s Homecoming Royalty on Monday, Sept. 30.
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State Nebraska Bank & Trust Donates $120K to Wayne State College
State Nebraska Bank & Trust’s donation is to support the renovation and addition to the Athletic and Recreation Center Complex.
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Two WSC Students Make History at 2024 National Music Competition
Wayne State music students Emmett White and Elizabeth “Libby” Aschoff made history when they became the first WSC students to advance beyond the preliminary stage at a national singing competition.
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Student Spotlight: John Campbell
Part of the 2024-25 student spotlight series, featuring John Campbell of Grand Island, Neb.
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FBLA, Food Pantry Holding 2024 Career Clothing Drive for Students
Gently used career clothing items can be donated at various locations in Wayne and on campus.
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'Kids Weekend' Theme for Free Planetarium Shows on Sept. 20-21, 2024
The scheduled shows are “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” and “Laser Kids” on Friday and “Zula Patrol: Under the Weather” and “Laser Kids” on Saturday.
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Wayne State Foundation to Present 2024 Outstanding Alumni, Service Awards
The Wayne State Foundation will present Outstanding Alumni Awards and the Foundation Service Award at the alumni banquet Saturday, Oct. 5.
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Wayne State Foundation to Present First 10 Under 10 Young Alumni Awards
The inaugural 10 Under 10 Young Alumni Awards will be presented Friday, Oct. 4, during WSC’s Homecoming Week festivities.
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Student Spotlight: Isabelle Saenz
Part of the 2024-25 student spotlight series, featuring Isabelle Saenz of Waverly, Neb.
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Wayne State Grows Enrollment, Programs, and Facilities for 2024-25
Highlights for this year include an undergraduate population increased by 4.5 percent; new master's in teaching and two new undergraduate programs added; and new facilities opening soon.
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Fall 2024 Guest Recital Features Operatic and Musical Theatre Repertoire
Featuring Thomas Gunther, baritone; Dr. Suna Gunther, soprano; and Shelly Armstrong, WSC staff accompanist on piano. (This event was postponed from Sept. 25.)
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Free Planetarium Shows Continue Sept. 13-14, 2024
Wayne State’s free planetarium shows continue Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14, with more shows added on Saturday for WSC’s Family Day. Admission to the planetarium shows is free.
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Student Spotlight: Griffin Ryan
Part of the 2024-25 student spotlight series, featuring Griffin Ryan of Wahoo, Neb.