In the upcoming week, there will be multiple events in the Doane event titled “American Democracy Week.” American Democracy Week is a celebration and an inspection of the democracy that Americans live in. On Sept. 9, Democracy Week Book Club was held in the East/West Dining Hall from noon to 1 p.m.. There, participants discussed […]
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As the Paralympics come to a close, one Doane alum comes back to America with a silver piece of hardware. Natalie Schneider competed on the Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team in the 2024 Paris Paralympics and returns to the United States as a silver medalist. She is a five-time Paralympian and four-time medalist, winning two golds,
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Leaving the country is often an opportunity that most students or staff never get the opportunity to do, but the English Department is leading a faculty-led trip to London from May 20-29, 2025. “I am very excited about this,” Assistant Professor of Practice in English Melanie Ritzenthaler said. “The English Department has not gone on
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The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) visited Doane last week on Sept. 5. The ROTC program for Doane was on hold for a year because the current members graduated, but now there is renewed interest and a new push here at Doane University for it to return. The ROTC program at Doane is a part
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From Sept. 9-12 Active Minds and the Counseling Center are hosting Suicide Prevention Week. On Sept. 10 murals and movies will be hosted at Lakeside, and Sept. 11 is the day to phone a friend. On Sept. 12 will be the Colors of Hope walk, which will be at Cassel Theater. Suicide prevention speakers will
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Doane Student Congress is releasing its minutes and what they discussed as part of an initiative to keep students and staff in the know about what Student Congress is proposing and discussing. Student Congress hopes that in doing this, Doane students will have an easier time knowing what is happening on campus and will be
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Doane University was happy to announce the new cohort of students joining the Doane Honors Program on Aug. 23. Each year Doane selects 20 applicants who are academically successful as well as curious and great leaders. “High standards influence my motivation to work hard. Once I reach my high goals, I feel accomplished. An opportunity
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As students return to Doane University, so does COVID-19. “COVID is very active on campus right now, confirmed by COVID tests,” Nurse Jody Yank said. Sports teams, particularly football and soccer, have been hit hard. Those who test positive are quarantined for 48 hours in their dorms. Director of Health and Wellness Andreea Baker acknowledged
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Last week, Doane experienced a stretch of excessive heat. Multiple practices including football, soccer and cross country got either canceled or rescheduled due to the heat. There were reports that students were bordering on heat exhaustion at the Lake Day event hosted by SPB and Delta Kappa Pi on Aug. 25, and players were cramping
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It’s that time of year! School started back up, clubs and organizations are recruiting new members, and the Doane Student Congress team is looking for three new freshman senators. With all the fresh faces around campus come fresh ideas that will help shape our Student Congress. This last week the Doane Student body voted on
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