“The Year of the Blizzard” will be the theme of the 16th annual Mari Sandoz Heritage Society’s conference at Chadron State College on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 14-16. The conference title is based on Sandoz’s 1954 novelette, “Winter Thunder.”

• Date: March 29, 2005
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

There are plenty of opportunities for agricultural students to become involved in activities at Chadron State College. The department’s two professors, Dr. Chuck Butterfield and Dr. Georgia Younglove, are constantly on the go themselves and encourage their proteges to keep up.

• Date: March 25, 2005
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

As Chadron State College searches for a new president, a former leader of the institution discussed his 12 years at the helm, said he’s glad he filled the position, but indicated that he’s extremely content to be teaching history again.

• Date: March 25, 2005
• Author: Con Marshall
• Category: Campus News

Carla Giger of Alliance has been appointed Chadron State College’s student representative on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System. The appointment was announced today by Gov. Dave Heineman.

• Date: March 25, 2005
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

An array of music that is high on the list of American favorites, including hits from several of the most popular musicals, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 when the Chadron Community Chorus and Bordeaux Community Band join for their spring concert. The concert will be in the Student Center at Chadron State College.

• Date: March 25, 2005
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

Students from Sioux County were among the winners Friday during Western Nebraska History Day at Chadron State College. The theme of this year’s contest was “Communication in History: The Key to Understanding.”

• Date: March 23, 2005
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

Some April Fool will walk away the winner of a white 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada after a contest at Chadron State College next week. The vehicle, which was donated by six Chadron car dealers, will be awarded to a student who is able to withstand the elements and keep his or her hand on a vehicle for 24 hours beginning at 9 a.m., Friday, April 1.

• Date: March 23, 2005
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

Chadron State College on Wednesday will present “Weaving Women into History,” a celebration to recognize Women’s History Month. The event will be at the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center from 7-10 p.m. It is open to the public free of charge.

• Date: March 22, 2005
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

The Jazz Birds from Chadron State College will be presenting several new arrangements when it performs at the Olde Main Street Inn in downtown Chadron, starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24.

• Date: March 21, 2005
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

An exhibit featuring the works of six members of the art faculty at Chadron State opened last week in the Memorial Hall Gallery. The show, “Six of One, Half-Dozen of the Other,” includes the works of Richard Bird, Mary Donahue, Vince Hazen, Don Ruleaux, Nancy Sharps and Kit Watson.

• Date: March 21, 2005
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News