Chadron State College this week was visited by the leader of a national effort to improve students’ first-year college experiences. He is Dr. John Gardner, executive director of the Policy Center on the First Year of College in Brevard, N.C.

• Date: March 18, 2004
• Author: Justin Haag
• Category: Campus News

Seven Chadron State College students who are members of the Campus Historical Forum and history professor Joel Hyer spent spring break last week on a 2,800-mile trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. They will be showing photos of their experience during the next Phi Alpha Theta History Fraternity program at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 in the Student Center.

• Date: March 17, 2004
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Social Sciences

Musicians from 14 area high schools will be at Chadron State College on Monday, March 22 for the 32nd annual High Plains Jazz Festival. The activities will begin at 8:10 a.m. and continue through an awards program at 5:30 p.m.

• Date: March 16, 2004
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Music

The Chadron State College Jazz Birds will be performing Thursday, March 18 starting at 8 p.m. at the Olde Main Street Inn in downtown Chadron.

• Date: March 16, 2004
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

Chadron State College agriculture professor Georgia Younglove has been selected the junior national advisor for the American Pre-Veterinary Medicine Association.

• Date: March 16, 2004
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Employee Awards & Achievements

The New York Times calls Jerry Mahlman “a giant in the stormy world of climate science.” He recently testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Technology, delivering a message that some leaders don’t want to hear. He said he has been threatened “in a most personal way” by three lawmakers following similar appearances and people in government have tried to tone down his testimony.

• Date: March 16, 2004
• Author: Con Marshall
• Category: Campus News|Physical and Life Sciences

Three members of the Chadron State College band were selected as the section leaders for the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band that performed during the recent Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention in Lincoln.

• Date: March 16, 2004
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Music

Dr. Tom Krepel, president of Chadron State College has been appointed to the Nebraska Rural Development Commission by Gov. Mike Johanns.

• Date: March 11, 2004
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|College Relations|Nebraska State College System

Tickets are on sale for the annual Chadron State College International Club Food Tasting Party.

• Date: March 9, 2004
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

In a move to improve the comfort and safety of the audience, Chadron State College will limit seating at its spring graduation ceremony Saturday, May 8, at Armstrong Gymnasium.

• Date: March 9, 2004
• Author: Justin Haag
• Category: Campus News|Commencement