In collaboration with Doane University’s College of Education, 10/11, Nebraska is allowing people to nominate a teacher, administrator or support staff member who deserves recognition for their positive effect on you, your loved ones or your community. The nominee will have a chance to win the Golden Apple Award, an honor given out every month […]
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Author and educator, Dr. Bettina Love, delivered a presentation at Doane University on Saturday. At Doane’s Crete campus, Dr. Love was welcomed at Heckman Auditorium to speak on her new book “Punished for Dreaming” and to talk about her advocacy work, on Sept. 21 from 12:30 to 2 pm. The event was open to Doane
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“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can,” said Frida Kahlo, a reminder of power and resilience. Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honors the achievements and contributions of the Hispanic community, highlighting figures like Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space,
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There have been at least 50 school shootings in the United States so far this year as of Sept. 19. Thirty-seven of those have happened at K-12 schools, according to Gun Violence Archive, Education Week and Everytown for Gun Safety. One of these shootings includes the shooting at Omaha’s Northwest High School on Sept. 11.
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On Sept. 22, Doane Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hosted a Bridging the Gap session. Bridging the Gap–Interfaith America is an organization that visits colleges across the country to teach students how to listen and communicate effectively. Assistant Director of Residence Life Emily Hand and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Specialist Wendy Huntsmann led the event,
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Tuxedo Park saw an influx of visitors on Sept. 18 as Celebrate Crete kicked off the evening. The event, a collaboration between Doane University and the City of Crete, celebrated the town’s diverse cultures and people. This was the first year for the event, held in place of the annual Back to School Community Picnic,
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Sept. 9 through 14 was American Democracy Week at Doane. The week is an annual event that helps the students at Doane understand American democracy more and understand one another when it comes to democratic beliefs. The first day of American Democracy Week was titled “Book Club Discussion” and featured students and faculty from Doane
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For most people, competing in a world championship would be an accomplishment in and of itself. For senior Tyson Beauperthuy, though, not only did he get to compete in the 2024 Beach Wrestling World Championships, he left a world champion in the 90 kg weight class, winning 3-1, 3-0 and 3-0 in his matches to
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On Sept. 10, Doane hosted its first blood drive of the semester in partnership with the Nebraska Community Blood Bank, one of the largest community blood banks in the United States. To ensure student and faculty eligibility, all safety protocols were followed, including private screenings prior to donating blood. Consent forms were provided to all
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Suicide Prevention Week was held between Sept. 9 through 12. The week aimed to help students and staff become more aware of suicide, to destigmatize mental illness and to hopefully make Doane a safer, healthier and kinder campus to those struggling. “Suicide Prevention Week is important to highlight because it spreads awareness of mental health
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