Content Warning: The following story deals with themes and personal narratives of depression, suicidal ideation, and death. Doane offers free counseling for students. Additionally, the National suicide hotline, 988, can be reached at any time. You are not alone. On April 2, 2022, Allen Prothman found himself sitting on a bench, wondering if the parking […]
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On Monday, Oct. 20, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced an outage that affected several services, including Canvas. The outage lasted from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., involving teachers and students. According to the Associate Director of the Service Center, Krew Tran, the outage was caused by an issue with Amazon’s Domain Name System (DNS). “With
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Doane University’s Division of Community and Government Relations (CGR) continues to make life easier for students through its Shuttle Service Program, a free and convenient way to explore nearby cities and local attractions. The service has become a huge help for international students who do not have a car, offering the opportunity to go shopping,
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On Sept. 12, Chancellor Rodney D. Bennet provided a proposal to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Academic Planning Committee (APC), which would reduce UNL’s budget by approximately $27.5M. The proposal details what programs and offices will be cut or reduced to save money. Administrative reductions, efficiencies and voluntary separation incentive payments make up the majority,
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Last Wednesday, Oct. 1, Doane hosted “Employer Connections” in Nyrop Hall at the Perry Campus Center from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event brought together more than 35 employers who came to meet students, share information about their organizations and talk about possible full-time positions and internships. Students found the event exciting and helpful.
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This past week, Doane celebrated another American Democracy Week (ADW), packed with events designed to educate and uplift campus voices. Hosted by Professor Amanda Irions, Professor Tim Hill and Sara Hinds, copywriter in the Office of Strategic Marketing, the week had an event each day except Friday. The week kicked off with a screening of
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At Doane University, leadership isn’t just a concept; it’s a lived experience, championed by President Roger Hughes. With his unique experience as a football head coach and now as the President of the university, he understands that true leadership is about service, listening and helping others grow. That vision is at the heart of the
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There are many ways for students to get involved on campus, including in their residence halls. The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is currently voting to find two representatives from each hall. A representative position will require about two to three hours a week. The RHA is also looking for Programming coordinators and Involvement coordinators, which
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