2019 - Peru State College – Online Press Releases by Peru State College Library

12/12/23, 8:55 AM

Peru State's Distinguished Speaker Series to feature Aaron Thomas

Peru State's Distinguished Speaker Series to feature Aaron Thomas JAN 10, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, Aaron Thomas will present "The Sacred Acre: The Ed Thomas Story" as part of Peru State College's 2018-2019 Distinguished Speaker Series. The free presentation will be held at 7 p.m. in Peru State's newly renovated Performing Arts Center (formerly the College Theatre). AaronwThomas.com writes, "Aaron Thomas’ father Ed was a beloved high school football coach who not only trained generations of players on the importance of hard work, dedication, excellence and commitment but personally put these values into action when he was the community leader who inspired his town to rebuild in the wake of a deadly EF 5 tornado. Not long after the community withstood the disaster of the storm, the small town of Parkersburg, Iowa, endured a far worse tragedy: the fatal shooting of Ed Thomas by a former player with some mental health issues." "Rather than shun the family of their father’s murderer and perpetuate the tragedy that Parkersburg faced, Aaron and his family called for understanding and forgiveness-because that’s what Ed Thomas would have wanted them to do." AaronwThomas.com continues, "In this incredible story of ordinary people thrust into an extraordinary situation, Aaron Thomas shares his family’s journey of showing uncommon strength during the darkest of times following his father’s murder." "Aaron will discuss how to deal with adversity and how to make the most of all opportunities. You will be challenged to look at your life, your family, and your organization to see if you are being a true difference maker." Thomas and his family are the recipients of the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage presented at the 2010 ESPY Awards, for being the people Ed Thomas would have expected. Thomas also received the Missouri Valley Conference 2010 Most Courageous Award.id="attachment_12982" align="" width="150" Aaron Thomas Peru State established the Distinguished Speaker Series in 2010 as part of a commitment to student engagement and success. The intent of the Series is to bring diverse, nationally and internationally recognized speakers to southeast Nebraska to enrich the educational experience of students while also providing regional communities more opportunities to engage in interesting and relevant topics. ###

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/sdistinguishedspeakerseriestofeatureaaronthomas.html

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12/12/23, 8:41 AM

Peru State College Criminal Justice program nationally ranked for affordability

Peru State College Criminal Justice program nationally ranked for affordability JAN 18, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College’s criminal justice program has been awarded fifteenth place in Affordable Colleges Online’s (ACO) annual higher education rankings.

ACO writes, "Peru State's criminal justice major is an interdisciplinary social sciences major that allows students to study law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, criminology, victimology, crime research methods and criminal and abnormal behavior. All courses are available both online and on campus." "Students interested in studying criminal justice may earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science, and they have the option of choosing from 3 concentrations: justice administration, for students interest in gaining leadership or management skills; justice counseling, for students who are interested in human services or might want to go into alcohol and drug counseling; or law and society, for those interested in law, court or public administration work." ACO continues, "Faculty are practitioners in the field, and students gain real-world education and experience by participating in conferences, hearing from law enforcement professionals, attending court hearings and visiting law schools." Scholarships are available for new, returning and transfer students seeking to attend Peru State College. Inquire today at www.peru.edu to learn more about Peru State's new Invest in Success Awards or special scholarships for criminal justice students. The complete list consists of only accredited, public institutions offering online classes and is intended to be a quick and easy way for potential students to search for online criminal justice programs from top colleges and universities across the country. The AC Online badge for Best Online Criminal Justice Degrees. For the complete ranking visit https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org.

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Alexa Cline contributed to this press release.

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/criminaljusticeprogramnationallyrankedaffordability.html

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12/12/23, 8:51 AM

Dr. Sara Crook to be Honored by Nebraska Land Foundation

Dr. Sara Crook to be Honored by Nebraska Land Foundation JAN 18, 2019

LINCOLN -The NEBRASKAland Foundation will celebrate Nebraska’s 152th birthday at the Statehood Day Dinner on March 2, 2019, honoring three distinguished NEBRASKAlanders, Dr. Sara Crook, Ernie Weyeneth, and Ray and Jennifer O’Connor.

Sara Brandes Crook’s love of history goes back to her youth growing up on a farm, going to a country church, and attending a oneroom country school. A Professor of History at Peru State College, Nebraska’s first college, since 1984 she created several educational and entertaining programs on Nebraska history.

Crook has served as president of Nebraska State Historical Society and received several professional honors. She was elected Chair of the Nebraska Sesquicentennial Commission that organized and directed the fantastic year-long celebration of Nebraska’s 150th Statehood Anniversary in 2017.

Dr. Sara Brandes Crook

Crook writes, “The NebraskaLand Award is truly treasured. My opportunities to promote Nebraska have resulted from the support I get from my family and friends, as well as my colleagues, students and administrators at Peru State College.”

“The Nebraska Sesquicentennial efforts were certainly a collaborative effort of the members of the Nebraska Sesquicentennial Commission, the First Lady’s Celebrating Nebraska Foundation staff, and members of the Nebraska 150 Foundation. It was an honor to work with such dedicated and inspirational individuals.”

The NEBRASKAland Foundaation was formed in 1962 under the leadership of Governor Frank morrison and continues to promote Nebraska through programs and awards that celebrate the state’s social historical, cultural, educational and economic heritage.

The Statehood Day Dinner is a formal event held in the Rotunda and Great Hall of The Nebraska State Capitol Building. Reservation information is available at 402-499-7897. Seating is limited.

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Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010

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Dr. Sara Crook to be Honored by Nebraska Land Foundation

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12/12/23, 8:53 AM

Peru Day Care receives grant from the Nemaha County Development Fund Foundation

Peru Day Care receives grant from the Nemaha County Development Fund Foundation JAN 18, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – The Peru Day Care has received a grant from the Nemaha County Development Fund Foundation. According to their website, the Nemaha County Development Fund Foundation’s mission is to “provide opportunities for people to give back, to build an endowment for the future with wise stewardship, and to make a positive impact through local grants.”id="attachment_13260" align="" width="300" David Pease (center left), representing the Nemaha County Development Fund Foundation, presents a check and certificate to Peru Day Care Director Ashley Parrish (center right). Peru Day Care Board member Annie Neveau is seat to the left with her son, Stanley. Peru State College First Lady, Elaine Hanson, is seated to the right. The grant will provide Peru Day Care with funds for playground equipment. Peru Day Care is a non-profit corporation that provides quality child care for infants and children ages six weeks to thirteen years. Licensed by the State of Nebraska, the center seeks to exceed all federal, state, and local standards pertaining to child care facilities. For more information about the Peru Day Care, visit www.peru.edu/daycare, or contact Peru Day Care Director Ashley Parrish at (402) 872-7635. ###

Ashton Peiman contributed to this release.

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/perudaycarereceivesgrantfromthenemahacountydevelopment.html

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12/12/23, 8:59 AM

Teacher candidates from Peru State College celebrate another successful Brain Quest

Teacher candidates from Peru State College celebrate another successful Brain Quest JAN 18, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – 227 third graders visited Peru State College’s annual Brain Quest. The attending students came from Chandler View (part of OPS located in Bellevue) and Hayward Elementary (Nebraska City) to participate in hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities.

Seventeen methods block teacher candidates planned and prepared the unique events. The teacher candidates worked under the leadership of Dr. Darolyn Seay, assistant professor of education, and Dr. Gina Bittner, associate professor of education.

Jillian Karl (Nebraska City, NE) high fives students entering TJ Majors.

Remington Beckner (Morrill, KS) commented, “Brain Quest was such a valuable experience for myself and all my fellow classmates. It reminded us of all the ups and downs a classroom can have and to always smile and be prepared for whatever is thrown your way.”

Seay described Brain Quest and the impact it has on both third grade students and Peru State’s teacher candidates, “It is such a pleasure working with our teacher candidates, allowing them to have such an enjoyable and meaningful experience working with our partners.”

Megan Bergmeir (Auburn, NE) introduces students to a cow as part of a lesson on dairy and churning butter.

“This event focuses on providing third grade students with the opportunity to explore STEM related hands-on activities. The day has proven to be a high-impact event supporting community engagement, and lots of fun for all!”

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Alexa Cline contributed to this release.

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12/12/23, 8:59 AM

Teacher candidates from Peru State College celebrate another successful Brain Quest

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

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12/12/23, 8:40 AM

Core Ensemble performs chamber music theatre work celebrating Harlem Renaissance

Core Ensemble performs chamber music theatre work celebrating Harlem Renaissance JAN 28, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 8:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402.872.2429

Peru, Nebraska – On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. the Core Ensemble will perform the chamber music theatre work, Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance at the newly remodeled Peru State College Performing Arts Center. The performance is free and open to the public.

Actor Dracyn Blount portrays multiple characters while interacting with the onstage musical trio of cello, piano and percussion.

Dracyn Blount, Actor

Celebrating the music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance era in New York City, Of Ebony Embers examines the lives of three outstanding but very different African American poets – Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and Claude McKay – as seen through the eyes of the great painter and muralist Aaron Douglas. The script was written by Akin Babatunde.

Ju Young Lee, Cellist

The Core Ensemble performs music by African American composers ranging from jazz greats Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus to concert music composers Jeffrey Mumford and George Walker.

Michael Parola, Percussionist

Since 1993, the Core Ensemble has toured nationally to every region of the United States and internationally to England, Russia, the Ukraine, Australia and the British Virgin Islands. The Ensemble was the recipient of the 2000 Eugene McDermott Award for Excellence in the Arts awarded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has received support from the State of Florida Department of Cultural Affairs, New England Foundation for the Arts, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, the Aaron Copland Fund for Music and the Virgil Thomson Foundation.

For more information, contact Dr. Tim Borchers at tborchers@peru.edu or 402-872-2222.

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/coreensembleperformschambermusicaltheatrework.html

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Core Ensemble performs chamber music theatre work celebrating Harlem Renaissance

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Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

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12/12/23, 8:51 AM

New exhibit, #whileistayed, at Peru State College Art Gallery

New exhibit, #whileistayed, at Peru State College Art Gallery JAN 28, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 8:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402.872.2429

Peru, Nebraska– The Peru State College Art Gallery will host a new art exhibit, #whileistayed, by Miranda Pollock. Pollock is an Assistant Professor of Art at Peru State College

“#whileistayed embodies the story of living in domestic violence. The question often asked in a domestic violence situation is, ‘why does she stay?,’ Pollock writes, “The reasons that a person may stay can vary due to the situation, support structure, economics, and a variety of other issues specific to the victim. However, every person’s story is a story of survival.”

“Because talking about violence can bring shame and fear to the survivor—whether the abuse is recent or decades in the past—it is important for those who are able to, to use their own voice in written, oral, or visual language.

Pollock continues, “Each of the images in this series carries its own unique story of a burning memory of domestic violence and in the end, survival.”

Pollock has worked as a freelance designer, creating unique images, illustrations, websites and logos for customers. In addition, she was an Assistant Professor for Buena Vista University and an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota. She received her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Minnesota and is currently pursuing a PhD in General Psychology with an emphasis on designing for user experience at Northcentral University (Arizona).

Miranda Pollock

The exhibition will be open from February 4 to February 28. Professor Pollock will have an opening reception and artist talk on February 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Peru State Art Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or by appointment. Entry is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Professor Miranda Pollock at mpollock@peru.edu, or visit www.peru.edu/artgallery.

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Ash Peiman contributed to this release.

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New exhibit, #whileistayed, at Peru State College Art Gallery

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Peru State Signs Agreement for Graduate Study Athletic Training

Peru State Signs Agreement for Graduate Study Athletic Training JAN 28, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 8:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402.872.2429

Peru, Nebraska — Peru State College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) recently signed an agreement to facilitate enrollment of Peru State graduates in the UNO Athletic Training graduate program.

The agreement permits select and qualified Peru State College students access to an early review process for admission into the Master of Arts in Athletic Training at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Students who are selected will be given provisional admittance to the UNO Athletic Training Program.

“This partnership with the University of Nebraska at Omaha will further enhance future opportunities for our students to enter the field of athletic training,” says Peru State School of Education Dean Ellie Kunkel.

“Our students in Kinesiology are well prepared for such endeavors. They have a strong foundation of knowledge and skills as a result their coursework, research opportunities and practical experiences.”

Nestled in the historic hills of the Missouri River, the Peru State College is Nebraska’s oldest college and celebrated its sesquicentennial anniversary in 2017. Peru State College’s constant commitment to academic excellence has resulted in a unique and innovative mix of online, traditional, undergraduate and graduate programs.

Scholarships are available for transfer students seeking to attend Peru State College. Inquire today at www.peru.edu to learn more about Peru State’s new “Invest in Success” awards.

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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Dr. Tim Borchers contributed to this release.

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Peru State Signs Agreement for Graduate Study Athletic Training

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

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12/12/23, 8:38 AM

Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December JAN 31, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College and its President, Dr. Dan Hanson, granted degrees to 181 graduates on Friday, December 14, 2018. Peru State granted 72 Master of Science in Education degrees, 8 Master of Science in Organizational Management degrees, 1 Bachelor of Arts degree, 89 Bachelor of Science degrees and 8 Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. The formal ceremony for all 2018-2019 graduates will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2018, in the Al Wheeler Activity Center. Nestled in the hills of historic southeast Nebraska, Peru State College offers a mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. Established in 1867 as Nebraska’s first college, Peru State has transformed over the past century and a half into a state-of-the-art institution offering diverse, multifaceted educational programs to around 2,400 students. NAME

Degree

Major

Achenbach,

Master of Science in

Entrepreneurial and Economic

Danyelle Marie

Organizational

Development

HONORS

CITY

STATE

Portland

Phillips

Lake Havasu

Management Allen, Renae

Master of Science in

Entrepreneurial and Economic

Organizational

Development

Management Angus,

Bachelor of Applied

Business Administration –

Cum Laude

Christopher

Science

Management

City

Bachman, Monica

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Gretna

Marie

Education

Baker, Robert

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice – Administration

Omaha

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Papillion

Computer Management Information

Tallahassee

Atlantic

Austing

Omaha

Raymond

Dean Bald, Jordan Brian

Education Barnes, Justin

Bachelor of Science

Systems Bartholomew,

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration – Accounting

Benjamin Alan Battershaw, Chad

Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science

Computer Management Information Systems

Beber, Lindsay

Master of Science in

Ann

Education

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Curriculum and Instruction

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Bellomy,

Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Barnegat

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Curriculum and Instruction

Nebraska

Christopher Glenn Blakely, Dana Lynn

Summa Cum Laude

Master of Science in Education

Boeche, Catherine

Master of Science in

Education

Booth, Stephanie

Master of Science in

Anne

Education

Branigan, Amanda

Master of Science in

Leigh

Education

Buckendahl,

Master of Science in

Morgan Leigh

Education

Budler, Tabitha

Bachelor of Science

City Curriculum and Instruction

Nebraska

Laude

City

Curriculum and Instruction

Gretna

Curriculum and Instruction

Pierce

Central City

Ponca

Cum Laude

Paonia

Psychology

Helen Burki, Beth

Magna Cum

Magna Cum Laude

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Education Buskirk, Lindsey

Bachelor of Science

Anne Buskirk, Phillips

Business Administration – Management

Master of Science in

Entrepreneurial and Economic

Magna Cum

Grand

Organizational

Development

Laude

Junction

Criminal Justice – Administration

Summa Cum

Tucson

La Vista

Management Calvillo, Ismael

Bachelor of Science

Laude Catania, Mark

Cerveny, Treven

Bachelor of Applied

Business Administration –

Science

Management

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Wilber

Computer Management Information

Lincoln

Elementary Education & Early

Nebraska

Childhood Education PK-3

City

Curriculum and Instruction

Rolla

Oneill

Saint Albans

Education Christiansen,

Bachelor of Science

Seneca Jane Cole, Hannah R

Cole, Kathleen L

Systems Bachelor of Science

Master of Science in Education

Coons, Tammy Sue

Corbett Jr, Thomas

Bachelor of Science

Psychology & Criminal Justice – Law

Summa Cum

and Society

Laude

Psychology

Charles

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Corter, Stephanie

Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Bachelor of Science

Diane Cortez, Carley Jean

Psychology & Criminal Justice –

Beatrice

Cook

Omaha

Curriculum and Instruction

Beatrice

Curriculum and Instruction

Kearney

Administration Bachelor of Science

Disease and Human Health

Summa Cum Laude

Coughlin, Jacob

Bachelor of Science

Christopher

Business Administration – Management & Computer Management Information Systems

Cowan, Machaela

Bachelor of Science

Marie

Disease and Human Health & Pre-

Cum Laude

Mortuary Science

Crocker, Stephanie

Master of Science in

Marie

Education

DeBord, Jennifer

Master of Science in

Elizabeth

Education

Delzer, Kiley A

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education

Cum Laude

Omaha

Dia, Amanda

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education

Cum Laude

Nebraska

Denise Drake, Lindsey Lee

City Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Magna Cum

Lincoln

Curriculum and Instruction

Bellevue

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Elkland

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Laude Dunn, Sara Marie

Master of Science in Education

Elam, Jane

Master of Science in

Elizabeth

Education

Elliott, Monica Ann

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Summa Cum Laude

Ellis, Janine Sue

Master of Science in Education

Ferguson, Luigi

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Addison

Fernandez, Jessica

Bachelor of Applied

Business Administration –

Pierre

Jean

Science

Management

Ferrero, Cheryl S

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Bayard

Franklin

Hickman

Education Fields, Jamie Sue

Flodman, Arlyn

Bachelor of Applied

Business Administration –

Science

Management

Bachelor of Science

Major: Kinesiology

Cum Laude

Joseph

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Friend, Andrew

Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Bachelor of Science

History

Bennington

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

La Vista

Curriculum and Instruction

Grand Island

Michael Frye, Delanie

Education Gillham, Clarissa

Master of Science in

Ann

Education

Gleason, Jacob

Bachelor of Science

Psychology & Pscychology

Valley

Bachelor of Science

Language Arts Teaching

Omaha

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Chadron

Curriculum and Instruction

El Paso

Curriculum and Instruction

Fremont

Alliance

Fremont

Falls City

Lincoln

Omaha

Hickman

Fremont

LaThary Gomez, Marissa Rayne Grant, Deedra Jo

Education Gray, Donna

Master of Science in

Katherin

Education

Guenther, Amanda

Master of Science in

Jean

Education

Hascall, Brianna

Master of Science in

Marie

Education

Hauck, Shauna Lee

Master of Science in

Magna Cum Laude

Curriculum and Instruction

Cum Laude

Curriculum and Instruction

Education Hayes, Kelsey Jo

Heller, Jordyn

Bachelor of Science

Aspen

Early Childhood Education Inclusive

Magna Cum

B-3

Laude

Business Administration – Management

Herman, Curtis

Master of Science in

Michael

Education

Hoehn, Daniel

Bachelor of Science

James

Curriculum and Instruction

Business Administration –

Magna Cum

Accounting/CPA & Computer

Laude

Management Information Systems Hoesing, Luke

Bachelor of Science

Health and Physical Education K-12 & Supplemental Endorsement: Coaching (7-12)

Hof, Amber Ann

Bachelor of Arts

Liberal Arts & Pre-Nursing

Red Cloud

Hoglund, Ross

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Lincoln

Curriculum and Instruction

Warsaw

Education Hohman, Ashley

Master of Science in

Leigh

Education

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Holland, Sherri C

Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Nebraska

Education Jackson, Samantha

Bachelor of Science

City Middle Level Education

Summa Cum

Kearney

Fremont

Sidney

Cortland

Adelanto

Brownville

Laude

Johnson, Alexa

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

HarLynn

Education

Johnson, Chloe

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration – Marketing

Jordening, Jonah

Master of Science in

Entrepreneurial and Economic

Lee

Organizational

Development

Cum Laude

Ann

Management Kaoga, Selesa L

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration – Accounting

Kennedy, Myranda

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration – Marketing

Summa Cum

& Business Administration –

Laude

Noelle

Management King, Quentin

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Omaha

Kinney, Mark W

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Peru

Education Knowles, Raechel

Bachelor of Science

K-12 Special Education

Cum Laude

Knudsen, Amber

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Atlantic

Rose

Education

Koester, Stephanie

Master of Science in

Entrepreneurial and Economic

Coralville

Organizational

Development

Wilber

Lincoln

Odell

Curriculum and Instruction

Bellevue

Curriculum and Instruction

Papillion

Business Administration –

Wonder Lake

Angelique

Management Korte, Samuel John

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration – Management

Kosmicki, Chelsey

Bachelor of Science

Renee

Business Administration – Management

Kostal, Abigail

Master of Science in

Louise

Education

Kramer, Allison

Master of Science in

Cecilia

Education

Kreft, Alex Michael

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Magna Cum Laude

Education Kuhlmann,

Bachelor of Science

Christopher

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Management

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Kuhlmann,

Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education

LaBrie, Miranda

Master of Science in

Lurye

Education

Larson, Lori Beth

Cum Laude

Table Rock

Curriculum and Instruction

Fremont

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Syracuse

Lefeber, Joshua

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Maryville

Daniel

Education

Little, Jason Lee

Bachelor of Science

Nolensville

Scottsbluff

Cum Laude

Council Bluffs

Cum Laude

Rock Port

Health and Physical Education K-12 &

Magna Cum

Cedar Creek

Supplemental Endorsement:

Laude

Lincoln

Thurman

Berwick

Omaha

Nebraska

Schuyler Eugene

Computer Management Information

Summa Cum

Systems

Laude

Luber, Jeremiah

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Dale

Education

Lucky, Brandie

Master of Science in

Entrepreneurial and Economic

Nicole

Organizational

Development

Management Lutz, Brenda G

Master of Science in

Entrepreneurial and Economic

Organizational

Development

Management Lutz, Zachary

Bachelor of Science

David

Coaching (7-12) Lyons, Taylor

Master of Science in

Kristina

Education

Madison, Elizabeth

Bachelor of Science

Curriculum and Instruction

Wildlife Ecology

Kristine

Magna Cum Laude

Maiuro, Kelsey

Bachelor of Applied

Business Administration –

Brooke

Science

Management

Maldonado,

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Emanuel

Education

Marshall, Abbie

Bachelor of Science

Elaine

Business Administration –

Cum Laude

Management

Marshall, Katie

Master of Science in

Beth

Education

Mayer, Jason

Bachelor of Science

Curriculum and Instruction

City Magna Cum

Hickman

Psychology

Omaha

Sport and Exercise Science

Ocala

Laude

Henry Mayo, Deondrae Keron

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McCullough, Tia

Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration –

Omaha

Curriculum and Instruction

Atlantic

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Bellevue

McKenzie, Ashley

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Education

McLennon,

Bachelor of Applied

Business Administration –

Omaha

Annmarie R.

Science

Management

McLeod-

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Cum Laude

Lacey

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Cum Laude

Wellington

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Magna Cum

Falls City

Exeter

Lincoln

Curriculum and Instruction

Lockport

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Curriculum and Instruction

Elkhorn

Curriculum and Instruction

Elkhorn

Business Administration –

Fort Wayne

Management McCunn, Faith

Master of Science in Education

McFeely, Claire Elizabeth

Nicholson, Sharris Sharee Menard, Karen Antoinette Milam, Jamie

Education Miller, John D

Mohlman, Kenzie

Bachelor of Applied

Business Administration –

Summa Cum

Science

Management

Laude

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education & English as a

Cum Laude

T Mollohan, Kate

Laude

Second Language Endorsement Master of Science in Education

Monk, Amanda

Master of Science in

Michelle

Education

Moore, Heidi Lynn

Master of Science in Education

Moran, Jamie

Master of Science in

Lynne

Education

Morehead, Jessica

Bachelor of Science

Paige Morong, Michael

Management Bachelor of Science

Business Administration – Accounting

Omaha

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration – Accounting

Lincoln

Bachelor of Science

Early Childhood Education Inclusive

Magna Cum

Sterling

B-3

Laude

Christopher Morrison, Larry Dean Mulholland, Vicki Linn

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Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Nason, John J

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Lincoln

Niemeier, Carrie

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Kearney

LeAnn

Education

Noll, Wade Evan

Bachelor of Science

Falls City

Chadron

Summa Cum

Kimberling

Laude

City

Business Administration – Marketing

Magna Cum Laude

Olson, Brooke

Master of Science in

Whitney

Education

Osborn, Nicole

Bachelor of Science

Curriculum and Instruction

Music K-12 Vocal/Instrumental

Lynn Peterson, Rebecca

Master of Science in

Ann

Education

Pfeiffer, Brianna

Bachelor of Science

Curriculum and Instruction

Elementary Education

Lynn Plattes, Sarah

Master of Science in

Elkhorn

Summa Cum

Nebraska

Laude

City

Curriculum and Instruction

Saint Paul

Curriculum and Instruction

Papillion

Tarkio

Falls City

Glenwood

Education Poindexter, Sharon

Master of Science in

Marie

Education

Powell, Amanda

Master of Science in

Alleen

Education

Prichard, Kelsey

Bachelor of Science

Educational Studies

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education

Curriculum and Instruction

Summa Cum Laude

Cheyenne Rannells Sr, Trenton Allen Razo, Stephany

Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Omaha

Rezny, Amy Jean

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Wilber

Richards, Jillian

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Marie

Education

Robine, Elizabeth

Bachelor of Science

Cum Laude

Omaha

Cum Laude

Bellevue

Roshell

Ann Rush, Amber

Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education PK-3

Bachelor of Science

Marie

Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3

Saathoff, Brittany

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Wilber

Samuelson, Grace

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Aurora

Marie

Education

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Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Samuelson,

Master of Science in

Michael Douglas

Education

Santos Jr, Abel

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Grand Island

Curriculum and Instruction

Lincoln

Education Savala, Susan Kay

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Cum Laude

New Market

Schaardt, Jordan

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Summa Cum

Table Rock

Brooke

Education

Schaeffer, Taylor

Master of Science in

Lincoln

Anne

Education

Schlange, Alyson

Bachelor of Science

Major: Kinesiology

Auburn

Schlautman, Jason

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Education

Schlueter, Erin

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

La Vista

Anne

Education

Scholl, Allyson

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Falls City

Schroeder,

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Fairbury

Michaela D

Education

Schult, Melissa

Master of Science in

North Platte

Marie

Education

Schweitzer,

Bachelor of Science

Cum Laude

Morrill

Highland

Omaha

Laude Curriculum and Instruction

Cum Laude

Lane

Mae

Connor Scott, Michel J

Shapiro, Kira

Curriculum and Instruction

Computer Management Information Systems

Bachelor of Applied

Business Administration –

Summa Cum

Science

Management

Laude

Bachelor of Science

Major: Kinesiology

Summa Cum

Maureen Sikyta, Athia

Cum Laude

Laude Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Lincoln

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Grand Island

Beatrice

Cheyene Slattery, Janessa

Education Smith, Stephanie

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Cum Laude

Education St Clair, James

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Omaha

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice – Administration

Plattsmouth

Patrick Stafford, Mark

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Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Stalling, David

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Arron

Education

Sutton, Madison

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Omaha

Taylor, Kendall

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Omaha

Thibodeaux,

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Rayne

Shelby Chance

Education

Torghele, Alison

Bachelor of Science

Lincoln

Lynn

Business Administration –

Summa Cum

Management

Laude

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Cum Laude

Lincoln

Bachelor of Science

Computer Management Information

Summa Cum

Marietta

Systems

Laude

Business Administration –

Summa Cum

Pawnee City

Management

Laude

Business Administration – Public

Summa Cum

Auburn

Administration

Laude

Early Childhood Education Inclusive

Cum Laude

Omaha

Business Administration –

Summa Cum

Riverside

Management

Laude

Psychology

Summa Cum

Lakemoor

Rae Trueblood, Amanda Tsewole, Panseh

Turnbull, Emily

Bachelor of Science

Katherine Unruh, Dee Ann

Varley, Taylor

Bachelor of Science

Marie

B-3 & Early Childhood Education PK3

Vazquez, Alberto

Venard Wade,

Bachelor of Science

Gabrielle R

Laude

Vice, Mahlory May

Bachelor of Science

Wildlife Ecology

South Bend

Viera Alzueta,

Bachelor of Science

Major: Kinesiology

Indian

Cristina Wahle, Samantha

Orchard Bachelor of Science

Adeline

Early Childhood Education Inclusive

Pacific

B-3

Junction Mehligen

Cedar Rapids

Crofton

Walls, Sherry

Master of Science in

Entrepreneurial and Economic

Michele

Organizational

Development

Management Waters, Heather

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Gibraun Wentling, Jessica

Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science

Rae

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Language Arts Teaching & English as

Cum Laude

a Second Language Endorsement

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Wiegel, Susan

Peru State College awards 181 degrees in December

Master of Science in

Entrepreneurial and Economic

Summa Cum

Shenandoah

Organizational

Development

Laude

Curriculum and Instruction

Lincoln

Curriculum and Instruction

Plattsmouth

Business Administration –

Salem

Bellevue

Auburn

Curriculum and Instruction

Papillion

Curriculum and Instruction

Papillion

Management Wilhelm, Erin

Master of Science in

Elisabeth

Education

Winters, Ashley

Master of Science in

Nichole

Education

Witt, Weston Glen

Bachelor of Science

Management Wolken, Paige

Master of Science in

Alexandra

Education

Zech, Emily Janae

Master of Science in

Curriculum and Instruction

Magna Cum Laude

Curriculum and Instruction

Cum Laude

Education Zurcher II, Charles

Master of Science in

Gill

Education

Zurcher, Emily

Master of Science in

Rose

Education ###

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Peru State College celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday

Peru State College celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday JAN 31, 2019

Peru, Nebraska- Peru State College celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week from January 21 to January 25. The events were hosted and organized by Peru State’s Council for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (CDEI). Marivelle Magana from Dorchester, Nebraska, said: “Seeing everyone so willing to share their own personal dreams at CAB’s MLK Jr. event was nothing short of inspiring." On Monday, Campus Activities Board (CAB), Turning Point USA and C^2 Spirit hosted I Have a Dream over the lunch hour in the Student Center Lobby. Sorting the options. The CDEI showed the documentary, I am MLK Jr., on Tuesday afternoon. Later, there was an open mic night in the dining hall, hosted by Black Student Union (BSU), Psychology Club and Kappa Delta Pi. Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) and Peru State Catholic Union (PSCU) hosted MLK Jr. Trivia Night on Wednesday. Students gathered in the dining hall from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. to participate in the competition. Finding the right answer. On Thursday, the MLK Jr. History Quiz and Games were hosted be Social Science Club, Alpha Mu Omega and People Respecting Individual Differences and Equality (PRIDE). Peru State ended MLK Jr. Week with a day of service. Students gathered in CATS to make tie blankets for the homeless. Students posing with their blankets. ###

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Blood Drive on Feb. 12 at Peru State

Blood Drive on Feb. 12 at Peru State FEB 5, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive on February 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Student Center. People interested in giving blood can call or e-mail Peggy Groff at (402) 872-2438 or pgroff@peru.edu. To give blood, please bring photo identification and drink an extra 16 ounces of fluid before arriving. RedCrossBlood.org provides this list of general guidelines for blood donations. Be in good general health and feeling well. Be at least 17 years old in most states (16 years old with parental consent in some states). Weigh at least 110 pounds. Additional weight requirements apply for donors 18 years old and younger and all high school donors. Have not donated blood in the last 56 days. If you have additional concerns about donating, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/info-forstudent-donors.html. RedCross.org adds, "The American Red Cross Nebraska/SW Iowa/Kansas Region serves the more than 4 million people living in Nebraska, Kansas, and three counties in Southwest Iowa that are part of the Omaha metropolitan area. The Region provides vital services to the area 365 days a year—from responding to home fires in local neighborhoods to teaching first aid and CPR to community groups." "We’re able to provide these services thanks to a corps of more than 4,000 dedicated volunteers and the generosity of our donors. The American Red Cross puts these donations to good use. The Red Cross is not a government agency and relies on donations of time, money and blood to do its work. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs." ###

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Peru State will host 46th Annual High School Business Contest

Peru State will host 46th Annual High School Business Contest FEB 5, 2019

Peru, Nebraska– For the 46th year, Peru State College will host the Annual High School Business Contest on its campus. The contest will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. More than 300 students from 22 Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas high schools are scheduled to compete for scholarships and awards. Students and business instructors are invited to a general assembly meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center. At the end of the contest, an awards ceremony will take place at 1:15 p.m. in the AWAC for final announcements and awards. Members of Phi Beta Lambda will hand out snacks after the awards assembly. Competitions will be held in 16 different disciplines, including accounting, advanced accounting, business communications, business ethics, business law, business math, computer concepts, economics, entrepreneurship, introduction to business, job interview, keyboarding (skills), marketing, personal finance, web page design, and word processing. First-place winners in each of the 16 categories will be awarded $500 tuition scholarships for on-campus classes to Peru State. Medals will be awarded to first through fifth place winners. For more information on the Business Contest’s events, visit https://www.peru.edu/businesscontest/ or contact Lisa Parriott at lparriott@peru.edu or (402) 872-2273. ###

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Speaker, author, ESPY Award winner, Aaron Thomas visits Peru State campus

Speaker, author, ESPY Award winner, Aaron Thomas visits Peru State campus FEB 6, 2019

Peru, Nebraska- On Wednesday, January 23, Aaron Thomas visited the Peru State College campus as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series. His presentation, “The Sacred Acre: The Ed Thomas Story,” explored how his family overcame the tragic death of his father. Thomas grew up in Parkersburg, Iowa, before attending Drake University on a basketball scholarship. He now works in Parkersburg as the high school principal and head basketball coach, and he lives with his wife and three children.id="attachment_13401" align="" width="150" Peru State Senior Daniel Boshart (Wood River, NE) introduced Thomas. Boshart is a Champions of Character award winner and a Wooden Cup semifinalist. Thomas shared his father’s story with Peru State students. Ed Thomas, Aaron Thomas’ father, was a well-known high school football coach. He spent 37 years as the head football coach for Parkersburg high school. Throughout his career, Ed Thomas sent four of his football players to the NFL. In 2005, Ed Thomas won the NFL High School Coach of the Year. On June 24, 2009, Ed Thomas was shot and killed by one of his former football players, who suffered from mental illness. Aaron Thomas had three important messages to pass on that he learned from his father’s legacy and his death. First, Thomas advised students with a quote from his father: “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you choose to respond to it.” Thomas said that people have to take what happens to them and react to it in a way that is admirable and compassionate.id="attachment_13402" align="" width="150" Aaron Thomas speaks to the Peru State community. >As an example of his point, Thomas spoke about the EF-5 tornado that his Parkersburg, Iowa on May 25, 2008. Eight people died, and a third of the town’s residents lost their homes. Ed Thomas was able to bring the town together and react to a tragedy in a positive manner. He encouraged his community to keep moving forward, and they started their clean up with the high school and its football stadium. After Ed’s death, the Thomas family chose to not react negatively toward the Becker family, whose son murdered Ed. The Thomas family chose to have compassion for the Beckers, and during a press conference on the day of the murder, Thomas told the reporters to pray for the Becker family as well as the Thomas family because they were both dealing with their own tragedies. Thomas’ second piece of advice for Peru State students was to remember that somebody out in the world always has it worse than you, so stop complaining. He encouraged students in the audience to be thankful for the lives that they have. Lastly, Thomas told students that the greatest gift from God in life is the power to choose. He explained that everyone chooses their attitude, how they spend their time and resources, and their relationships. Every morning, when people wake up, the first thing they choose is their attitude. Thomas shared that when a person chooses to have a positive attitude, they make a much greater impact on themselves and those around them. Thomas explained the importance of choosing how someone spends their time and resources. People should spend their time and resources on what they truly care about. As an active coach, principal, and speaker, Thomas explained that he must allocate his time efficiently between his work and family to prove that he truly cares for them. With our choices in relationships, Thomas added that people should always thank those who have made an impact in their lives. At the end of his talk, Thomas played a clip of his father speaking to a locker room full of players. Ed spoke about his admiration for a former teacher, someone who he never took the time to fully thank before the teacher passed away. Thomas said that people will feel valued when we take time to appreciate them and their impact on our lives. He admired his dad for always voicing appreciation for students and fellow community members, making people feel appreciated and welcome. Peru State established the Distinguished Speaker Series in fall 2010 as part of its commitment to student engagement and success. The

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intent of the Series is to bring diverse, nationally and internationally recognized speakers to southeast Nebraska to enrich the educational experience of students while also providing the surrounding communities with opportunities to engage in interesting and relevant topics. Speakers are encouraged to connect with the community in a variety of ways during their visits through classroom discussions, guest lectures, meet-and-greet receptions and a keynote address. ###

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Peru Theatre Company presents Heart Attacks! during week of Valentine's Day.

Peru Theatre Company presents Heart Attacks! during week of Valentine's Day. FEB 7, 2019

Peru, Nebraska- Peru Theatre Company (PTC) will perform Heart Attacks! from February 12 through February 17 in the Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. performances will be held on February 12, February 13, February 15 and February 16. Special performances will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Valentine's Day, Wednesday, February 14, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February, 17. Heart Attacks! is a compilation of short scenes and cabaret for the lonely, dumped and broken-hearted. There are funny, embarrassing and heart-breaking moments through the depictions of romance. PTC writes, “Tired of seeing all those sappy couples celebrating that dreaded Hallmark holiday? Yeah, us too. So, come join us as we wallow in the ups and downs of love. And hey—if you have a special someone, bring them along and feel grateful that you’ve found your other half.” Performances are free to all Peru State students, faculty and staff. Tickets for students from other schools are $5, and tickets for nonstudents are $10. For more information, contact PTC faculty advisor Laura Lippman at llippmann@peru.edu.

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Peru State College bowling team competes at Hastings College tournament

Peru State College bowling team competes at Hastings College tournament FEB 8, 2019 Peru State College's bowling team at the Hasting's Bowling Tournament, from left to right: Cameron Price, Quinton Flynn, Blake Kimball, Alexous Hof and Dylan Rotert.

Hastings, Nebraska - Peru State College’s new Bowling team participated in their first tournament. The team placed sixth in the tournament sponsored by Hastings College. The team was formed in the fall and has eight members. Five team members attended the tournament in Hastings: Blake Kimball (Papillion, NE), Alexous Hof (Red Cloud, NE), Dylan Rotert (Lincoln, NE), Quinton Flynn (Lincoln, NE) and Cameron Price (Lincoln, NE). Peru State’s bowling club sponsor and Assistance Director of Residence Life, Philip Rogers commented that, “After practicing all last semester, the students were excited to compete against other schools in the area.” Price adds, "It has been really fun bowling on a weekly basis again. I bowled for 5 years in high school and it has been great getting back into competition." "As a team I think we performed really well for it being our first tournament together," Price wrote. "It was also the first competition for a couple of our teammates." Flynn writes, "Bowling in a competitive setting again was fun. And I was impressed with how well we did . . . only practicing once a week, bowling on a sport oil pattern and the competition we bowled against." "I was proud of how everybody did. It was a great experience." Other competing schools included Hastings College, University of Nebraska, Iowa Western Community College, Kansas State University, Wayne State College and Colorado School of Mines. ###

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45th Annual Business Contest winners at Peru State College

45th Annual Business Contest winners at Peru State College FEB 12, 2018

Peru, Nebraska - For the 45th year, Peru State College hosted the Annual High School Business Contest. More than 400 students from Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas high schools competed for scholarships and awards. Competitions were held in 16 different disciplines, including accounting, advanced accounting, business communications, business ethics, business law, business math, computer concepts, economics, entrepreneurship, introduction to business, job interview, keyboarding (skills), marketing, personal finance, web page design and word processing. First-place winners in each of the 16 categories were awarded $500 tuition scholarships for on-campus full-time enrollment at Peru State College. Medals were awarded to first through fifth place winners.

Front Row: First place winner Shruti Mishra with her instructor at Lincoln East High School, Lori Anderson-Stowe. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Dr. Judy Grotrian, Professor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; and student contest assistant Haley Benedict. Accounting Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Shruti Mishra

Lincoln East

Lori Anderson-Stowe

2nd

Laurel Smith

Sabetha

Nathan Bauman

3rd

Joe Gruber

Sabetha

Nathan Bauman

4th

Emma Bjork

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

5th

Odessa Ohrt

Heartland Community

Kristy Most

Front Row: First place winner Jac Clements with one of his instructors at Elmwood-Murdock High School, Jacob Shaffer. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Matthew Gleason, Instructor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; and student contest assistant Travis Carnahan. Advanced Accounting Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Jac Clements

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

2nd

Max McKeown

Lincoln Southeast

Lindsay Tillinghast

3rd

Katrina Hansen

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

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45th Annual Business Contest winners at Peru State College

4th

Dakota Fisher

Falls City

Donna Eickhoff

5th

Reagan Petersen

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

Front Row: First place winner Lucas Bigelow with his instructor at Lincoln East High School, Lori Anderson-Stowe. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Dr. Judy Grotrian, Professor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; and student contest assistant Ashli Becker. Business Communication Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Lucas Bigelow

Lincoln East

Lori Anderson-Stowe

2nd

Chloe Andreini

Lincoln

Bonnie Zrust

3rd

Sydney Kunz

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

4th

Malayna Wingert

Sterling

Jacob Davenport & Cheri Wirthele

5th

Garret Carr

Lincoln

Bonnie Zrust

Front Row: First place winner Lucas Bigelow with his instructor at Lincoln East High School, Lori Anderson-Stowe. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Christy Hutchison, Professor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; and student contest assistant Rozlyn Cole. Business Ethics Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Lucas Bigelow

Lincoln East

Lori Anderson-Stowe

2nd

Chloe Andreini

Lincoln

Bonnie Zrust

3rd

Anna Bohlken

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

4th

Alicia Dreier

Lincoln Northeast

Jocelyn Crabtree

5th

Katie Nelson

Lincoln Southeast

Lindsay Tillinghast

Front Row: Daniel Schwenneker with one of his instructors at Sterling High School, Jacob Davenport. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Cassandra Weitzenkamp, Instructor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; and student contest assistant Haley Benedict. Business Math Winner

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School

Instructor

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45th Annual Business Contest winners at Peru State College

1st

Daniel Schwenneker

Sterling

Jacob Davenport & Cheri Wirthele

2nd

Kole Kleespies

Johnson County Central

Angie Huskey

3rd

Dalton Hellwege

Lincoln North Star

Brian Johannes

4th

Breck O'Grady

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

5th

Bryan Bassett

Falls City

Donna Eickhoff

Front Row: First place winner Taylor Bernt with his instructor at Lincoln Southeast High School, Lindsay Tillinghast. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Brad Griffin, Instructor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; and student contest assistant Travis Carnahan. Computer Concepts Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Taylor Bernt

Lincoln Southeast

Lindsay Tillinghast

2nd

Hunter Oestmann

Johnson-Brock

Seth Feeken

3rd

Joshua Warren

Lincoln Southeast

Lindsay Tillinghast

4th

Odessa Ohrt

Heartland Community

Kristy Most

5th

Garret Carr

Lincoln

Bonnie Zrust

Front Row: First place winner Ellie Foral with her instructor at Bellevue East High School, Andrew Werner. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Dr. John Tiner, Assistant Professor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; and student contest assistant Ashli Becker. Economics Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Ellie Foral

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

2nd

Breck O'Grady

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

3rd

Pranav Palli

Lincoln East

Lori Anderson-Stowe

4th

Joseph Walther

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

5th

Pranav Rajan

Lincoln East

Lori Anderson-Stowe

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Front Row: First place winner Lucas Bigelow with his instructor at Lincoln East High School, Lori Anderson-Stowe. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Dr. Sheri Grotrian-Ryan, Professor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; and student contest assistant Rozlyn Cole. Entrepreneurship Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Lucas Bigelow

Lincoln East

Lori Anderson-Stowe

2nd

Joshua Warren

Lincoln Southeast

Lindsay Tillinghast

3rd

Aaron Buller

Heartland Community

Kristy Most

4th

David Pierson

Sabetha

Nathan Bauman

5th

Quiana Logans

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

Front Row: First place winner Hayden Ernst with one of his instructors at Elmwood-Murdock High School, Laura Rikli. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Dr. John Tiner, Assistant Professor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College and Dolores McGargill. Introduction to Business Winner

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1st

Hayden Ernst

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

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Blake Frey

Sabetha

Nathan Bauman

3rd

Eli Waring

Johnson County Central

Angie Huskey

4th

Pranav Rajan

Lincoln East

Lori Anderson-Stowe

5th

Matteo Antunez

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

Front Row: First place winner Emily Oestmann with her instructor at Johnson-Brock High School, Seth Feeken. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Dr. Sheri Grotrian-Ryan, Professor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College and student contest assistant Haley Benedict. Job Interview Winner

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Instructor

1st

Emily Oestmann

Johnson-Brock

Seth Feeken

2nd

Emma Bjork

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

3rd

Riley Knust

Tri-County

Dennis Krejci

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Zach Matson

Springfield Platteview

Patti Layher & Teresa Starks

5th

Carter Doering

Gretna

Carrie Smith & Chris Swantek

Front Row: First place winner Braden Stark with his instructor at Lincoln Southeast High School, Lindsay Tillinghast. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Matthew Gleason, Instructor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College and student assistant, Travis Carnahan Keyboarding Winner

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Braden Stark

Lincoln Southeast

Lindsay Tillinghast

2nd

Quiana Logans

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

3rd

Breanna Epp

Lincoln Northeast

Jocelyn Crabtree

4th

Jaki Acosta

Dorchester

Kyleigh Lewis

5th

Kari Edelman

Sabetha

Nathan Bauman

Front Row: First place winner Tanner Matt with his instructor at Bellevue East High School, Andrew Werner. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College and Ashli Becker. Marketing Winner

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Tanner Matt

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

2nd

Faith Steen

Lincoln

Bonnie Zrust

3rd

Alicia Dreier

Lincoln Northeast

Jocelyn Crabtree

4th

Cooper Smith

Tri County

Dennis Krejci

5th

Ben Bohling

Johnson-Brock

Seth Feeken

Front Row: First place winner Eli Waring with his instructor at Johnson County Central High School, Angie Huskey. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Cassandra Weitzenkamp, Instructor of Business; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College and student contest assistant Rozlyn Cole. Personal Finance

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Winner

School

Instructor

Eli Waring

Johnson County Central

Angie Huskey

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David Pierson

Sabetha

Nathan Bauman

3rd

Riley Knust

Tri County

Dennis Krejci

4th

Charlie Kuenzi

Sabetha

Nathan Bauman

5th

Hannah Whittaker

Sabetha

Nathan Bauman

Front Row: First place winner Taylor Bernt with his instructor at Lincoln Southeast High School, Lindsay Tillinghast. Back Row, left to right: Dr. Greg Galardi, Dean of the School of Professional Studies; Brad Griffin, Instructor of Computer and Management Information Systems; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College and student contest assistant Dolores McGargill Web Page Design Winner

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Instructor

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Taylor Bernt

Lincoln Southeast

Lindsay Tillinghast

2nd

Dylan Boettcher

Nebraska City

Matt Thompson & Jason McNeeley

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Aaron Newton

Springfield Platteview

Patti Layher & Teresa Starks

4th

Keith Whitehead

Nebraska City

Matt Thompson & Jason McNeeley

5th

Braden Hawley

Springfield Platteview

Patti Layher & Teresa Starks

There is no photo of Brittany Quiring, the first place winner in the Word Processing contest. Word Processing Winner

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Instructor

1st

Brittany Quiring

Heartland Community

Kristy Most

2nd

Chloe Hosier

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

3rd

Garret Carr

Lincoln

Bonnie Zrust

4th

Wyatt Regier

Heartland Community

Kristy Most

5th

Ellie Wilkinson

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

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ImPERUving as oNE Group writes mission and vision statement

ImPERUving as oNE Group writes mission and vision statement FEB 12, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 9:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402.872.2429 Peru, Nebraska - The group collaborating under “ImPERUving as oNE” has written a mission and vision statement. The mission and vision statements were released ahead of planned committee work and were shaped by a robust community survey, focus groups and a November town hall. The new mission statement reads, "To work together to promote a unified and vibrant community by connecting people, ideas and resources to achieve the best future for the City of Peru and Peru State College." The vision statement adds, "Peru will be a welcoming, thriving and engaged community with exceptional amenities that attract people to live, work, visit and learn." There are now five planning teams meeting regularly to pursue the work of the group. They are listed here with their conveners:

Infrastructure – Darrin Reeves & Jason Jones Housing – Tim & Cindy Hoffman Relationships & Communication – Vanessa Sherman & Jason Jones Economic/Business Development – Dan Hanson, Christopher Nwafor, Justin Douglas Attraction & Retention – Becca Jewell & Sara Granfors

Anyone interested in serving on these committees should visit perunebraska.org/imperuving-as-one or call Amy Mincer at Peru State College, (402) 872-2239. Results from the survey, focus groups and town hall meeting are also posted on the perunebraska.org website. ImPERUving as oNE includes City of Peru officials, Peru State College officials, city residents and business owners. The group began meeting over the summer with the goals of identifying ways the community can move toward positive change and better understand Peru’s unique characteristics, community assets and potential opportunities. ###

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The Core Ensemble Returns to Peru State, features Dracyn Blount in Of Ebony Embers

The Core Ensemble Returns to Peru State, features Dracyn Blount in Of Ebony Embers FEB 13, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – Returning to Peru State College and the newly remodeled Performing Arts Center, the Core Ensemble presented Of Ebony Embers – Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance in a free concert. The rescheduled performance featured actor Dracyn Blount in multiple roles, as Aaron Douglas, Claude McKay, Countee Cullen and Langston Hughes.

The Core Ensemble writes, “Celebrating the music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance era in New York City, Of Ebony Embers examines the lives of three outstanding but very different African American poets – Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and Claude McKay – as seen through the eyes of the great painter and muralist Aaron Douglas.”

Blount recited the poets’ work to better flesh out both the lives of the four men and the period that their words shaped. Deep into the evening’s performance, in the role of Hughes, Blount recited the poet’s Genius Child to show his reflections on the relationship between Hughes and his father. “Nobody loves a genius child,” the poem posits as Hughes stands before his father’s grave.

The evening’s music set the stage in Harlem as much as the characters as The Core Ensemble performed music by African American composers ranging from jazz greats Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus to concert music composers Jeffrey Mumford and George Walker.

The Core Ensemble features cellist, Ju Young Lee, pianist, Mikael Darmanie, and percussionist Michael Parola. The Core Ensemble visited Peru State in 2016 to present Ain’t I a Woman, which celebrated the lives and times of four significant African American Women: ex-slave and fiery abolitionist Sojourner Truth, renowned novelist and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, exuberant folk artist Clementine Hunter and fervent civil rights worker Fannie Lou Hamer.

Parola commented on the remodeling of the Performing Arts Center, relating that an incredible difference had been made, “it is the best remodel of a theatre I have seen,” with improvements to the sound quality, the beauty of the space and to all the facilities.

The Chamber Music Theatre Work, Of Ebony Embers, was produced by the Core Ensemble, written by Akin Babatunde, with an original stage adaptation by Saundra McClain and directed by Rosa Rodriguez.

The Core Ensemble and Dracyn Blount visited Peru State as part of the 2019 Performing Arts Series. TriOmaha will perform next in the Series with a concert set in the Performing Arts Center for Monday, February 25 at 7 p.m. All events in the Performing Arts Series are free to attend and open to the public.

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Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

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TRIOmaha to give concert at Peru State

TRIOmaha to give concert at Peru State FEB 13, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 9:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402.872.2429

Peru, Nebraska– TRIOmaha will perform on the Peru State College campus on Monday, February 25 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The performance is free to attend and open to the public.

Founded in 2016, TRIOmaha is a flute, oboe and piano trio based in Omaha, Nebraska. The trio is composed of flutist Alyssa Griggs, oboist Heather Baxter and pianist Christi Zuniga. All three musicians are members of the Omaha Symphony.

TRIOmaha, from left to right, Heather Baxter, Christi Zuniga and Alyssa Griggs. Photo courtesy of http://alyssagriggs.com/triomaha

TRIOmaha’s main mission is to go beyond the traditional concert format in order to bring a new appreciation and understanding of classical music as a vibrant and exciting art form to new audiences across the Midwest. TRIOmaha creates accessible, colorful, and interactive programs.

In addition to participating in the Vespers Concert Series and the Omaha Chamber Music Society, TRIOmaha has performed at many Nebraska Colleges and other local venues.

TRIOmaha visit the Peru State campus as part of the 2019 Performing Arts Series. The Performing Arts Series is celebrating an inaugural year in the Performing Arts Center which will include a grand opening for the newly remodeled Center on the evening of Friday, May 3, 2019.

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Peru State College Announce Fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s List

Peru State College Announce Fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s List FEB 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2020 Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College announced the President’s and Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester on February, 14. Students representing Nebraska, 28 other states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and 4 foreign countries were on the lists.

To make the President’s List, students must have a grade point average of 4.0 for the semester, have completed at least 12 graded credit hours during the past semester, have no incomplete grades for the semester and be seeking their first degree.

To make the Dean’s List students must have a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester, have completed at least 12 graded credit hours during the past semester, have no incomplete grades for the semester and be seeking their first degree.

Fall 2019 President’s List Name

City

State

Seairla Diane Able

Lincoln

Jesse C Allen

Cook

Amanda Claire Anderson

Nebraska City

Joshua Scott Andrew

Lincoln

Bailey Raeann Armbruster

Falls City

Ryan Scott Arnold

Beatrice

Angie Nichole Bailly

Casper

Julie Ann Baker

Tabor

Ashli Hope Becker

Yankton

Catherine Ann Benes

Dwight

Jasmine Hope Bentley-Malay

Omaha

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Bailey Niccole Bindle

Falls City

Mitchell Christopher Blum

Papillion

Sebastian Langston Boelhower

Hastings

Angie Lynn Bowers

Peru

Sarah Jane Brown

Seward

Bailey Lea Bryant

Grand Island

Emily Jo Bryant

Union

Shannon Marie Buckminster

Nebraska City

Brandi Cahill

Independence

Elizabeth Marie Carroll

Filley

Dawn Marie Castle

Imperial

Nathan Scott Christensen

Lincoln

Asha Briana Christie

Papillion

Emily A Clark

Peru

Rozlyn LeAnn Cole

Wymore

Bailey Rachelle Coonce

Falls City

Chloe Marcella Craig

Beatrice

Melissa Crawford

Fairfax

MaKayla Marie Cross

Hopkins

Claire Elise Cudney

Marysville

Demetria Dame

Fort Collins

Justice Breauna Daniel

Olathe

Madison Lee Davis

Hickman

Matthew Omar Davis

Shenandoah

Michael Lee Demers

Blair

Dylan Scott Dittman

Omaha

Carter James Drake

Humboldt

Hannah Joy Drent

Beatrice

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Bryson Richard Duncan

Hamburg

Amanda Lynn Earith

Westboro

Carson Rae Ebeling

Diller

Lily Oriana Ellis

Lincoln

Valerie Emerick

Peru

Mikaila Jenae Engelken

Pawnee City

Kealyn Ann Ensminger

Homer

Natalie Essman

Eagle

Catrina Royalle Faust

Omaha

Emily Elizabeth Fellin

Dakota City

Taylor Ann Finke

Battle Creek

Brooklyn Jarupon Franco

Syracuse

Grace Mary Frederick

Benkelman

Camille Mae Frey

Pawnee City

Madison Lee Friesel

Pawnee City

Michelle Marie Garcia

Lincoln

Dylan Stoney-Lee George

Beatrice

Tabitha Alaine Gibson

Watson

Kaylee Chanae Gill

Allen

Hannah Jane Girard

Peru

Jessica K Good

Council Bluffs

Austin Terry Graham

Sidney

Sara B Granfors

Seward

Katherine M Gropp

Lincoln

Austin L Guhde Egger

Auburn

Camaryn Paige Gydesen

Odell

Elizabeth Bailly Hall

Graceville

Tyler Garrett Harms

Falls City

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Julie Hasz

Omaha

Braden James Hawley

Springfield

Brooke Corrinne Hays

Oxford

Kelsi D Heard

Auburn

Jouvurnen Gregorio Hinkert

Willemstad

Jeremy Brett Holcombe

Beatrice

Ryan Jacob Holder

Baytown

Madysyn J Holloway

Laurel

Cydney J Howell

Lewiston

Brian Hula

Bellevue

Andrea Marie Jackson

Riverton

Ariason Miranda James

Beatrice

Tammie M Janzen

Beatrice

Yorgelys Johannibeth Jaspe

San Carlos

Devyn Jule Jeffries

Bellevue

Bailey Ann Johnson

Johnson

Emma Cordelia Johnson

Plattsmouth

Noah Alexander Kasbohm

Nebraska City

Dana Elizabeth Keedy

Wymore

Kole Steven Kleespies

Tecumseh

Castin Elaine Klima

Falls City

Jared Lee Koelzer

Corning

Natalie Rose Kreifels

Falls City

Morgan Estelle Kroll

Peru

Maggie Jeanette Kruse

Morrill

Bailey A Kuhlmann

Table Rock

Jacquelyn Marie Kuncl

Mullen

Michael L’Heureux

Nebraska City

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Cheyenne Haze Leach

Wymore

Lindsay Erin Lee

Omaha

Theodore Lefler

Kearney

Kelsi Nicole Leininger

Shenandoah

Mitchell Grant Leininger

Auburn

Elly Christine Lempka

Lincoln

Dylan Ryan Lester

Hamburg

Sheila Marie Lewis

Columbus

Katie Jean Lininger

Rock Port

Debby Jean Linse

North Platte

Alex Kevin Luchsinger

Columbus

Marivelle Lorena Magana

Dorchester

Mallory Rose Matthies

Omaha

Charlotte Elaine McElroy

Denton

Kaitlyn Rose McNeil

Sterling

Anna Marie Meyer

Atkinson

Jessica Renee Morrison

Fremont

Jaelynn Rose Muhr

Mitchell

Keegan RaeAnn Nelson

Essex

Tara Nesary

West Richland

Abby A Newcomer

Bellevue

April Newsome

Haileyville

Julee Michelle Nicol

Riverton

Emily A Oestmann

Johnson

Sydney Jean Paden

Syracuse

Madison Jo Panko

Cook

Blake Patrick Parker

Peru

Andrew M Pavel

Seward

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Ashley Marie Peters

Scribner

Shaun Patrick Petet

Beatrice

Rylee Erin Pieper

Western

Justin Ross Pool

Circleville

Darlene Quinonez Holguin

Anthony

Whitney Leigh Ramsey

Humboldt

David John Reuter

Humboldt

Julaina Emilia Alexis Riege

Greenwood

Katarina Marie Robertson

Tarkio

Elizabeth Ann Rombeck

Beattie

April Melissa Saathoff

Beatrice

Amber Dawn Schoen

Pickrell

Shirley Elizabeth Schuetz

Verdon

Cassandra Marie Severs

Auburn

Hannah Leigh Sexton

Sedalia

Kortnie Alashai Sheppard

York

Emma Louise Shubert

Shubert

Anjanae L Simms

Saint Louis

Bryanne Nichole Simonson

Weeping Water

Isaac James Simpson

Papillion

Brady Alexander Stephens

Council Bluffs

Valyn Leigh Sterns

Lincoln

Briana Sue Steward

Seward

John Louis Stidd, III

Nebraska City

Brandon David Sullivan

Allen

Eric Lynn Kalani Sundar

Kemmerer

Drew John Switzer

Casper

Curtis Lee-James Tate, Jr

Bennington

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Taylor Jae Thompson

Norfolk

Kendra Jaine Tiemeyer

Ralston

Jordyn Ashai Todd

Omaha

Maggie Mae Tomek

Table Rock

Bethany Ann Ullman

Beatrice

Gabriel John VanEngen

Sterling

Isabelle Marie Vanderneck

Henderson

Alyssa Raeann Vanosdall

Grand Island

Savannah Lynn Wakefield

Omaha

Ryan James Reid Walters

Omaha

Dawn Walton

Atlantic

Emily Anne Warden

Bellevue

Aubrey Anna Wattier

Raymond

Katrina Marie Watts

Omaha

Olivia Rose Welch

Park City

Sophie Noelle White

Hamburg

Morgan B Wilke

Bakersfield

Randee Michelle Louise Witt

Salem

Madison Claire Witulski

Beatrice

Arielle Tamara Young

Wilber

Megan Young

Omaha

Sarah Zule

Leavenworth

Julia Zurek

Louisville

Fall 2019 Dean’s List Name

City

State

Misty Rose Ackland

Papillion

Luz A Adame Silos

Nebraska City

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Jade Elizabeth Alexander

Eagle

Dustin R Allemann

Lincoln

Dyan Sue-Elin Alwin

Lincoln

Sarah Amsberry

Lincoln

Quaid Bryson Anthony

Lincoln

Jenna Lynn Arbogast

El Paso

Rebecca Lyn Archer

Nebraska City

Ethan Joseph Arnold

Lincoln

Hailey Heather Babish

Lemoyne

Allison Elaine Baker

Nebraska City

Kaitlyn Nicole Baker

Weeping Water

Jaxson B Balm

Auburn

Alexandria Nicolle Bangert

Falls City

Kaitlyn Barnes

Omaha

Shelby Ann Bartlett

Crete

Elinor Janice Baucom

Rock Port

Lauren Elizabeth Beath

Bakersfield

Zachary Thomas Becker

Auburn

Leslie Jay Payton Bennett

Tarkio

Drew Joeseph Bippes

Falls City

Cheyenne Raquel Birkle

Holden

Padyn Isaiah Borders

Broken Bow

Cierra Jaye Boyer

Bellevue

Miranda JaeLynn Branek

Pawnee City

Nicholas Brannon

Las Vegas

Emily Joan Bremer

Rock Port

Gustavo Brochetto

Sao Marcos

Trevor James Brockhaus

Bellevue

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Brooke Olivia Brown

Nebraska City

Leah Katherine Brown

Omaha

Molly Lucille Brown

Falls City

Vivian Louise Brown

Wichita

Kelsey Dee Brundage

Juniata

Daspin Jayel Bruning

Everest

Sheri Lynn Brunner

Fort Riley

Ryan R Byrd

Fairbury

Fawn Marie-Vance Byron

Lincoln

Hailey Lynn Campbell

Falls City

Alexis Jordan Carney

Culbertson

Joseph Phillip Cervantes

Wilmington

Jose Luis Chacin Martinez

Peru

Alexandra Chavarria

Hollister

Alyssa Grace Childers

Crete

Lydia Emma Clarke

Lincoln

Amanda C Cole

Peru

Amiya Kay Lynn Coleman

Lincoln

Cade Samuel Connell

Arnold

Theresa Ruth Connelly

Auburn

Taylor Sophia Coonce

Falls City

Alexis Michelle Cox

Brighton

Brittny Michelle Culling

Auburn

Dylan Dale

Lincoln

Luke Daniel Dalley

Essex

Cassandra Marie Davis

Colorado Springs

Marcus James Dean Davis

Kansas City

Savanna Nicole Davis

Anchorage

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Halie Alexandria Dean

Sidney

Emily Deaton

Williamson

Jaime Alexis Del Hoyo

Pembroke Pines

Bailey Erika Dennis

Omaha

Lauren Ashley Dennis

Omaha

Danielle Renee Desormeaux

Northboro

Kaitlynn Michele Detlefsen

Franklin

Katlynn June Dewey

Swanton

Tyler S Dewey

York

Karley Jo Dieckmann

Holton

Joshua Mason Dlouhy

Western

Robert Louis Dodes

Hebron

Katelyn Mae Donnelly

Shenandoah

Marshall J Dreifurst

Richland

Madison P Easton

Sergeant Bluff

Joslyn Nochole Edmond

Odell

Madison Faye Elliott

Imperial

Matthew James Evans

Omaha

Rachel Elizabeth Farmer

Graham

Azlyn Marie Fendrick

Lincoln

Abbie Marie Ferguson

Nebraska City

Julian Anthony Fernandez

Middle Village

Nathan Edward Flider

Lincoln

Alyssa Rose Foral

Papillion

Kyle N Francois

Nebraska City

Taylor Anne Gerdes

Talmage

Jeannette Gillam

Eugene

Cheryl Gilsdorf

Platte Center

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Joshua Lee Girard

Peru

Molly Marie Girard

Peru

Alexis Green

Greensboro

Hannah Grace Grell

Omaha

Aubriana Lynne Gugelman

Bern

Addison Clair Gyhra

Auburn

Okema Mary Rose Hale

Rock Port

Emma Jo Haning

Hamburg

Gage Liam Hansen

Omaha

Holly Jo Violet Hansen

Fremont

Nicolas Ethan Harris

Salt Lake City

Matthew Randal Hawkins

Tekamah

Gaige Joseph Hegge

Wausa

Tristan Bryan Henagan

Rock Port

Cade Michael Heywood

Peru

Ashlynn Radene Hoesing

Falls City

Maximus Patrick Hohn

Wahoo

Hannah Jo Holthaus

Seneca

Chloe Kathleen Horvath

La Vista

Lauren Nicole Huber

Sabetha

Joslynn Rose Hudson

Nebraska City

Leigh-Anne Renae Hughes

Beatrice

Panashe Nigel Jacha

Elkhorn

Lexi Christine Jasa

Steinauer

Logan James Jasa

Sterling

Tiffany Suzan Johnson

Tabor

Maria F Juan Lucas

Madison

Medisa Kadic

Lincoln

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Ben Josiah Keyes

Springfield

Shea Alicea Kinnison

Nebraska City

Dennis Erin Kirkpatrick

Auburn

Reagan Lynn Kirkwood

Valley Falls

Samantha Joy Knihal

Gretna

Matthew Koch

Auburn

Kyle Kosalka

Ralston

Michelle Renee Krula

Rogers

Zachary Chase Kye

Cabot

Daniela Paola Lagunas

Hastings

Lucille May Jo Lamberson

Hampton

Tory Danielle Lamkins

Union

Reagan Nicole Larsen

Unadilla

Bailey Nicole Lawson

Weeping Water

Emily Patricia LeCleir

Omaha

Matthew Charles Leininger

Auburn

Kate Marie Lierz

Holton

Michael Mathew Lombardi

Peru

John T Lonnborg

Beatrice

Hailee A Lynn

Malcolm

Brooke Taylor Yuki Maeda

Honolulu

Destiny Lois LaRae Maguire

Greenwood

Patrick Robert Malone

Lakewood

LeAnn Jean Mandl

Stanton

Alyssa Marie Marsh-Contreras

Bellevue

Austin F Martin

Salem

Ante Martinac

Zagreb

Cassie Rae McArdle

Omaha

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Peru State College Announce Fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s List

Wil K. McCoy

Lincoln

Nicole Renee McMann

Auburn

Madison Ann McPhillips

Omaha

Deonte Dupre McReynolds

Chicago

Valerie L. Melson

Beatrice

Reiner Bagdolio Mendez Yepez

Barquisimeto

Margaret O. Merriman-Johnson

Bellevue

Laura Mae Meysenburg

Lagrange

Julie Kristine Miller

Lansing

Shelby Marie Milliken

Wahoo

Sierra N Morlan

Weeping Water

Macayla Lynn Mucha

Nebraska City

Kayla Michelle Myers

Sidney

MaKayla Ann Nagengast

Falls City

Sydney Celeste Neal

Peru

Justin Reginald Neyland

peru

Leah Lynn Nickel

Wilber

Seth Mason Nitzel

Lincoln

Josie A. M. Nolte

Du Bois

Nicholas Nathan Novak

Dawson

Brooke Taylor Null

Plattsmouth

Danesha Odom

Whitehall

Aaron Alan Odvody

Swanton

Shianna Oestreich

Norfolk

Michael Egouhene Okpalefe

Mableton

Erik Patrick Osmera

Wahoo

Savanna Marie Osthoff

Sabetha

Melissa Ottersberg

Beatrice

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KiJana DaJon Owens

Peru

Megan Taylor Oziminski

Lincoln

Luis Gabriel Pacheco

West Park

Lydia Jane Paulson

Sterling

Beau Jeffrey Peschel

Missouri Valley

Blake David Petersen

Columbus

Danielle Elise Pfister

Johnson

Tiffany Sue Phillips

Humboldt

Julia Diane Pichler

Duncan

Tucker I Pinyan

Lincoln

Douglas H Popham, Jr

Falls City

Sarah Elizabeth Powers

McCook

Emily Robinson Pruitt

Peru

Morgan Pulliam

Shenandoah

Trenton Dean Radley

Essex

Elizabeth Hernandez Ramirez

Grand Island

Nancy Aracely Ramirez

Tecumseh

Mellanie Zabrinna Rasmussen

Nebraska City

Joycer Alexander Raymondi

Berwyn

Amberlyn Renee Reed

Omaha

Allyson Elizabeth Reiman

Auburn

Kortney Beth Reitz

North Platte

Kayla Marie Renken

Johnson

Macy Nicole Reynoldson

Palmyra

Krista Marie Riley

Auburn

Diego R Rivera

Carolina

Kelsie Grace Robinson

Prosser

Felix Noel Rodriguez

Carolina

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Peru State College Announce Fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s List

Cheyan Louise Rokey

Sabetha

Austin Francisco Rosas

Peru

Carlye Jo Rothschild

Eros

Maria Camila Ruiz

Bogota

Jordan Nicole Salas

Winfield

Kacie Rae Salazar

Bakersfield

Kensila Christine Saner

Shenandoah

Joshua Emmanuel Santiago Morales

Carolina

Makalah Denise Scheele

Beatrice

Joel Jeffrey Schindler

Lincoln

Cameron Linn Schlender

Amherst

Sophia Mamie Schroeder

Ravenna

Dayna Anne Schultz

Kearney

Jolie Marcella Scott

Jansen

Cassandra Theresa Seckel

Columbus

Dawson Marie Sharman

Sidney

Kylla Elizebeth Sharp

Omaha

Melanie Ann Slama

Peru

Kristin Norell Smith

Brownville

Max Levi Smith

Peru

Melissa Ann Smith

Thedford

Destiny Patrice Soto

Papillion

Callie M States

North Platte

Elizabeth Marie Stephens

Pawnee City

Trey Lee Stutheit

Johnson

Jacey Danielle Sutton

Wahoo

Carley Starr Swartzendruber

Shickley

Lucretia Talley

Washington

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Peru State College Announce Fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s List

Aliyah Michal Telpner

La Vista

Shyanne Summer Thompson

Talmage

Lori E Tiarks

Underwood

Allison Claire Tichy

Bellevue

Jackson Tingwald

Ralston

KayeLynn Marie Tyson

Nebraska City

Tristan Isaiah Unruh

Auburn

Sara Marie Vance

Shenandoah

Bryan David Vega

Cayey

Thomas Dale Veleba

Pawnee City

Bryan Steven Ventura Castro, Jr

Carolina

Takia Kineshia Walker

Enterprise

Tyler Michael Warner

Auburn

Arianna Rae Waschkowski

Bellevue

Brealynn Elizabeth Wattier

Raymond

Selah Emmery Weiss

Auburn

Baylee Jo Wemhoff

Elgin

Haylee Rae Weyers-Boldt

Sterling

Olivia Nicole White

Hamburg

Allison Marie Wieczorek

Yutan

Hayley Wilgers

Lincoln

Kaleb J Williams

Sterling

Samuel Blaine Williams

Nebraska City

Gloria Jean Wilson

Carrollton

Natasha Cherryl Wilson

Azle

Rebecca J Wilson

Ashland

Samantha Lee Wilson

Holton

April Witter

Grand Island

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Cyndi Michelle Wolbert

Lincoln

Hunter Davis Wood

Gretna

Bryanna Grace Woodard

Homer

Kraig Edward Woodard

Union

Theresa Marie Woods

Bellevue

Bethany Grace Worthey

Humboldt

Noah Matthew Wynn

Auburn

Ayla Ann Yates

Glenwood

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Peru State College to host 35th Annual District History Day

Peru State College to host 35th Annual District History Day FEB 15, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2019, 4:00 p.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Middle and high school students will participate in Peru State College’s 35th Annual District History Day Contest on Friday, February 22, 2019.

The theme for this year’s contest is “Conflict and Compromise in History.” Participating students conduct research based on the theme and present their findings in one of five medias: exhibits, documentaries, performances, papers or as a website. The contest will begin at 9:00 a.m. and last until 3:00 p.m.

More than 300 students are scheduled, ranging from 6 to 12 grade, to take part in this year’s contest. Those students will compete in 200 entries in front of nearly 60 judges, 16 judges assistants, and 18 teachers.

Participating schools include Auburn Public Schools, Johnson-Brock Public Schools, Lourdes Central Catholic School, Nebraska City Public Schools, Pawnee City Public Schools, Saint John the Baptist Catholic School, Plattsmouth Community Schools, Syracuse-DunbarAvoca Schools and a number of home-schooled students.

Students will compete in two divisions: junior (grades 6 to 8) and senior (grades 9 to 12). Students can compete individually or as part of a group of up to five students. Papers are individual entry only.

The top four winners from each of the five categories in this District Contest are eligible for the State Contest on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. The National Contest will be held from June 9 – 13, 2019, at the University of Maryland.

For the sixteenth year, the Peru State College Foundation will hand out the “Tested for Excellence” Awards. All senior division first place winners, individual and group, for every category will receive a $500 tuition grant to Peru State College (for on-campus classes).

The “We Proceeded On” Special Award will be presented to a junior individual entry or group who displays extraordinary leadership in promoting a cause or idea. The award will include: a one year pass (to awardee and immediate family) to the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Center in Nebraska City, NE; a copy of the book “Undaunted Journey” by Stephen Ambrose; and a certificate.

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Phi Alpha Theta, Peru State’s History Honorary Society, is sponsoring the “Michelle A. Broady Award for Extraordinary Determination.” The award will go to a competitor that is nominated by their sponsoring teacher. The members of PSC’s PAT will review the nominations and make the award presentation.

The Kregel Windmill Museum in Nebraska City is sponsoring a special award for the best entry on a subject dealing with machinery used in agriculture, past or present.

Peru Historical Foundation is sponsoring a trophy for the best entry, individual or group. focusing on a historical event/innovation of Nebraska.

The Nebraska City Museum Association is sponsoring an award with individual trophies for the best use of oral history interviews in an individual or group entry.

The Mayhew Cabin is sponsoring an award for the best entry, individual or group, using 19th Century African-American History. The recipient will be awarded an individual pass to the Mayhew Cabin and a book.

Arbor Lodge is sponsoring an award for best individual entry with a topic on the environment and/or Nebraska. The recipient will be awarded the book, “It Happened in Nebraska” and a one-year individual “Explore it All” pass from Arbor Day Farm and Arbor Lodge and Tree Adventure.

Nemaha Valley Museum is sponsoring two $50 cash awards to one junior and one senior “for entries with a connection to Nemaha County or Southeast Nebraska.” The projects will be judged with the following criteria: Nemaha County Topic, Southeast Nebraska Topic, use of primary source material, use of oral history, and use of Nemaha Valley Museum resources.

For more special awards at the Nebraska state contest, check out their website at http://ne.nhd/org/Awards.htm or www.nationalhistoryday.org.

For more information about History Day at Peru, visit http://www.peru.edu/history-day or contact Dr. Justin Pfeifer at jpfeifer@peru.edu.

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Barry Jurgensen presents “Forever Free: Walk into History” in honor of Black History Month

Barry Jurgensen presents “Forever Free: Walk into History” in honor of Black History Month FEB 18, 2019 Barry Jurgensen taking questions at the end of his Peru State presentation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2019, 8:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – In honor of Black History Month, Barry Jurgensen presented “Forever Free: Walk into History” for the Peru State College campus. The campus presentation was co-sponsored by Peru State’s Black Student Union and Phi Alpha Theta/Social Science Club in conjunction with the Mayhew Cabin of Nebraska City.

Jurgensen describes himself as a passionate history teacher. He is also the creator of Forever Free, a high school program that researches the Underground Railroad and creates awareness for modern day slavery

The presentation at Peru State recounted the attempts made by those looking to escape slavery in the Midwest via the Underground Railroad. Jurgensen discussed the two walks he did from Nebraska City to Chicago to retrace the route of two of these slaves: Eliza and Celia.

The Fremont Tribune writes, “Showing how history repeats itself, Jurgensen shared stories of old-time abolitionists and fugitive slaves along with recent findings from the Women’s Fund of Omaha, which indicate that — every month — 900 individuals are sold for sex in Nebraska, often multiple times, and how commercial sex advertising reaches nearly every town and city along Interstate 80.”

Students were encouraged to do their part by helping create awareness for modern day slavery, learning how to identify someone who is being trafficked, and realizing that they can do something to make a change. There are several groups within Omaha and Lincoln that work to battle human trafficking, such as The Set Me Free Project, I’ve Got a Name and Tiny Hands.

The Mayhew Cabin with John Brown’s Cave Museum in Nebraska City interprets the history of the Underground Railroad in Nebraska. The Mayhew Cabin was the first site in Nebraska to be recognized by the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom.

The purpose of the Peru State College Black Student Union is to foster a sense of community, stimulate the intellectual, social, cultural, and political growth of all Peru State College students, and provide support for students and the community. The black student union is open for membership to all PSC students of all backgrounds.

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Barry Jurgensen presents “Forever Free: Walk into History” in honor of Black History Month

Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. They seek to bring students, teachers and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways.

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Dr. Seuss Day planned at Peru State

Dr. Seuss Day planned at Peru State FEB 18, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2019, 8:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – The Peru Student Education Association (PSEA) will celebrate the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Wednesday, February 28, and Thursday, March 1. Children from the area will be invited on the Peru State College campus to see four theatrical presentations of Seuss in the newly remodeled Performing Arts Center.

Sara Vance, Peru State teacher candidate and committee co-chair, writes, “Words can come alive with a little magic. I have been working to notify schools, teachers and the community about the magic Student Education Association is creating. It has been so wonderful to be a part of this experience.”

The theatrical presentations will include The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Horton Hears a Who. Performances are free and open to the public. There will be two performances each day at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Emily Fellin, also a Peru State teacher candidate and PSEA committee co-chair, adds, “I really enjoy being in PSEA and being able to give back to the community. Dr. Seuss is an incredible way to do that, and I can’t wait to see everyone here on campus for the performances.”

A dedication and unveiling ceremony will be held for a new Cat in the Hat statue on Wednesday. The statue will be placed in the new Sesquicentennial Plaza.

PSEA members participating in the 2016 Dr. Seuss Day. Ted Harshbarger, associate athletic director and longtime friend of Dr. Seuss Day, is featured in the center of the group.

The Cat in the Hat was published in 1957. This story follows a cat and his companions, Thing One and Thing Two, as they meet Sally and her brother and the trouble that they cause. This book became a TV special in 1971 and a live-action film in 2003.

Green Eggs and Ham is a short fun tale that uses just 50 words for its vocabulary. In 2001, Publishers Weekly named this book the fourth best-selling English-language children’s book of all time.

Horton Hears a Who tells the story of Horton the Elephant hearing a small speck of dust speaking to him. Horton takes responsibility for the speck and, as the book later reveals, an entire planet, home to Whoville. This is the second Dr. Seuss book to feature Horton. The Whos of Whoville return in the Grinch that Stole Christmas.

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Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904. During his career, Seuss published over 60 books. In 1958 and 1961, he won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Horton Hatches the Egg and And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, respectively. Seuss also won a Pulitzer Prize in 1984. March 2 has become National Read Across American Day in Seuss’ honor.

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Jesse McCartney to visit Peru State, sponsored by Campus Activities Board

Jesse McCartney to visit Peru State, sponsored by Campus Activities Board FEB 18, 2019 Jesse McCartney. Photo by Alex McDonell.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2019, 4:00 p.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402872-24 Peru, Nebraska- The Peru State College Campus Activities Board (CAB) will host their semi-annual celebrity concert on March 15, 2019. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with artist Jesse McCartney set to perform as part of his Resolution tour. An opening performance by DJ B-Wiz will start at 8 p.m. Jesse McCartney is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his first full-length album, Beautiful Soul, in September 2004. The debut album reached platinum status in America and Australia and gold status in Canada. The title track, “Beautiful Soul,” reached number 4 on Billboard Magazine’s Top 40 list, number 16 on Billboard Magazine’s Hot 100 list, and reached gold status in America after its release. McCartney has released four full-length albums and four extended plays (EPs) during his eighteen-year career. He will release another album soon, which will feature his two most recent singles, “Better With You” and “Wasted.” He is currently on his Resolution tour. The Dallas Observer reported on McCartney’s performance at the House of Blues, the first stop on his Resolution tour, “Now 31 years old and about to drop a new studio album, the first in years, McCartney is still killing it… McCartney truly owned the stage like he grew up as a pop idol – flashing smiles, twirling microphones, nailing boy-band-worthy poses. And his vocals were just like everyone remembered.” In an interview with Billboard Magazine, McCartney said about his four-year music hiatus, “You do anything long enough, it can drive you mad. And I’m a perfectionist and very particular about things, so I just needed some perspective, a little balance.” Billboard Magazine commented on McCartney’s new singles, “Those who dug the bubblegum pop that McCartney created during the “Beautiful Soul” era will be the ones feeling the best upon listening to “Better With You,” as the single is reminiscent of his cheesier days.” McCartney is also known for his acting career. He played a regular role in All My Children and cameoed as himself in shows such as The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Hannah Montana and What I Like About You. McCartney was also the voice of Theodore Seville in the 2007, 2011, and 2015 live-action adaptations of Alvin and the Chipmunks. DJ B-Wiz is from Michigan and is part of Viceteam, a group of musical artists who perform in the Detroit area. B-Wiz is Viceteam’s DJ, and he released his debut solo mixtape, Between Classes, in 2014. Concert tickets for Peru State students are free. Visit www.peru.edu/mccartney to reserve your free ticket. Peru State faculty and staff tickets are $5. General admission tickets are $20. VIP Meet and Greet tickets are available for a limited time. The concert will be held in the Al Wheeler Activities Center (AWAC) on the Peru State campus. Peru State is a dry campus and no food or drink will be allowed in the AWAC. Questions about the concert can be directed to the Peru State Campus Activities Board social media account @PSCCAB on Twitter and facebook.com/PSCCAB/.

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Dr. Paul Turman, new Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, visits Peru State

Dr. Paul Turman, new Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, visits Peru State FEB 22, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2019, 12:00 p.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – Dr. Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS), visited the Peru State College System on Tuesday, February 19. Turman began as Chancellor on January 2, 2019. Turman gave an all-campus address in the newly remodeled Performing Arts Center. His remarks focused on the shared vision between Peru State College and the Nebraska State College System. “Having the opportunity to gain insight directly from members of the Peru State family was a great way to spend the day,” Turman said. “Thank you to everyone who came and participated in the sessions. Your input will serve an important role as we work to create our next strategic plan for the State Colleges.” Turman met with students, faculty, staff, community leaders and friends of the College throughout the day. Four town hall meetings were hosted in the afternoon with the Chancellor answering questions on a wide range of subjects. “The entire campus community enjoyed having him visit,” said Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College, “I appreciated the way he engaged with the campus and I look forward to Peru State being a part of his vision for the future.”id="attachment_13932" align="" width="300" Dr. Paul Turman meeting with Peru State students. Tuesday’s visit was Turman’s third visit to Peru State. Turman also attended the annual Alumni Chili Feed earlier in the month where he met with alumni and friends of the College including the National Alumni Board. His first visit was in late 2018. On October 1, 2018, the Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Turman to be the next Chancellor. Turman succeeded Chancellor Stan Carpenter, who announced his plans to retire last May. Turman was most recently the System Vice President for Academic Affairs for the South Dakota Board of Regents. He has been part of the South Dakota Board of Regents in various roles since 2006. Turman received his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Interpersonal Communication; his M.A. from South Dakota State University in Communication; and his B.S. from South Dakota State University in General Studies/Art Minor. ###

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Statue of the Cat in the Hat to be dedicated on Peru State campus

Statue of the Cat in the Hat to be dedicated on Peru State campus FEB 22, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College will unveil and dedicate a new statue on February 28, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The Cat in the Hat statue will be placed in the new Sesquicentennial Plaza in front of the Performing Arts Center.

The event is open to the public.

The bronze statue was donated by long-time faculty member Dr. Daryl Long and his wife, Peggy. Dr. Long taught on the Peru State Campus for fifty years ( January 1967 to January 2017) and is now faculty emeritus.

Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College, said, “Thank you, Daryl and Peggy Long, for your generous gift that honors Peru State’s continuing tradition of engaging students and regional communities.”

The Cat in the Hat statue was enlarged from an original maquette inspired by Dr. Seuss’s character and created by artist Leo Rijn. The statue and maquette are part of the Dr. Seuss Bronze Tribute Collection.

“This sculpture is placed here to delight young readers and to encourage people of all ages to spend more time reading.”

The Longs also donated the “Power of Thought” statue located in the Jindra Fine Arts Building lobby. They commissioned the statue and asked the sculptor, Victor Issa, to include Peru State in its imagery, resulting in the inclusion of the College’s sesquicentennial seal.

DrSeussArt.com provides, “Artist Leo Rijn was selected as the inaugural sculptor for Bronze Tribute Collection due to his prized work with some of today’s top talent in the world of film, entertainment and the visual arts (including work with Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg). Rijn has been identified as one of today’s brightest sculpting talents because of his ability to breathe life into the written word and successfully transform two-dimensional ideas into three-dimensional works of art.”

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Winners of Peru State's 46th Annual Business Contest

Winners of Peru State's 46th Annual Business Contest FEB 22, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – For the 45th year, Peru State College hosted the Annual High School Business Contest. More than 400 students from Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas high schools competed for scholarships and awards. Competitions were held in 16 different disciplines, including accounting, advanced accounting, business communications, business ethics, business law, business math, computer concepts, economics, entrepreneurship, introduction to business, job interview, keyboarding (skills), marketing, personal finance, web page design and word processing. First-place winners in each of the 16 categories were awarded $500 tuition scholarships for on-campus full-time enrollment at Peru State College. Medals were awarded to first through fifth place winners.

Front Row: First place winner in Accounting, Hannah Rethmeier, with her instructor at Crete, Jennifer Coe. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Ashli Becker; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Dr. Judy Grotrian, Professor of Business. Accounting Placement

Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Hannah

Rethmeier

Crete

Jennifer Coe

2nd

Taylor

Mead

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

3rd

Nicole

Harms

Sterling

Jacob Davenport & Cheri Wirthele

4th

Tram

Ngo

Crete

Jennifer Coe

5th

Claire

Eltze

Crete

Jennifer Coe

Front Row: First place winner in Advanced Accounting, Zach Beaver, with his instructor at Falls City, Donna Eickhoff. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Hunter Brodersen; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Matthew Gleason, Instructor of Accounting. Advanced Accounting Placement

Winner

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Winners of Peru State's 46th Annual Business Contest

1st

Zach

Beaver

Falls City

Donna Eickhoff

2nd

Hayden

Ernst

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

3rd

Timberly

Carr

Heartland

Kristy Most

4th

Grace

Kanel

HTRS

Joan Dreier

5th

Chandler

Bulmer

Johnson-Brock

Seth Feeken

Front Row: First place winner in Business Communication, Malayna Wingert, with her instructor at Sterling, Jacob Davenport. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Nadja Janjevic; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Dr. Judy Grotrian, Professor of Business. Business Communication Placement

Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Malayna

Wingert

Sterling

Jacob Davenport & Cheri Wirthele

2nd

Molly

Feile

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

3rd

Jordan

Jurgens

Freeman

Ross Rumsey

4th

Nicole

Harms

Sterling

Jacob Davenport & Cheri Wirthele

5th

Anna

Schmidt

Tri County High School

Dennis Krejci

Front Row: First place in winner Business Ethics, Eli Waring, with his instructor at Johnson County Central, Angie Huskey. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Bailey Armbruster; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Dr. Christy Hutchison, Professor of Business. Business Ethics Placement

Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Eli

Waring

Johnson County Central

Angie Huskey

2nd

Jonah

Reed

Freeman

Ross Rumsey

3rd

Bailey

Waltke

Tri County High School

Dennis Krejci

4th

Keegan

Hunzeker

Falls City

Donna Eickhoff

5th

Grace

Janzen

Heartland

Kristy Most

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Winners of Peru State's 46th Annual Business Contest

Front Row: First place winner in Business Law, Liliana Kinnan, with her instructor at Gretna, Carrie Smith. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Dolores McGargill; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Dr. Christy Hutchison, Professor of Business. Business Law Placement

Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Liliana

Kinnan

Gretna

Carrie Smith & Chris Swantek

2nd

Clarence

Schuler

HTRS

Joan Dreier

3rd

Abut

Deng

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

4th

Miranda

Shreves

Johnson-Brock

Seth Feeken

5th

Alyssa

Anselmo

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

Front Row: First place winner in Business Math, Zach Beaver, with his instructor at Falls City, Donna Eickhoff. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Ashli Becker; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Cassandra Weitzenkamp, Instructor of Accounting. Business Math Placement

Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Zach

Beaver

Falls City

Donna Eickhoff

2nd

Hayden

Ernst

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

3rd

Grace

Kanel

HTRS

Joan Dreier

4th

Kale

Wetjen

Heartland

Kristy Most

5th

Carrie

Beethe

Johnson County Central

Angie Huskey

Front Row: First place winner in Computer Concepts, Hunter Oestmann, with his instructor at Johnson-Brock, Seth Feeken. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Hunter Brodersen; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Brad Griffin, Instructor of Computer and Management Information Systems Computer Concepts Placement

Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Hunter

Oestmann

Johnson-Brock

Seth Feeken

2nd

Josh

Hoff-Boring

Johnson-Brock

Seth Feeken

3rd

Kevin

Coffey

Crete

Jennifer Coe

4th

Isaiah

Spruth-Janssen

Johnson-Brock

Seth Feeken

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5th

Zach

Beaver

Falls City

Donna Eickhoff

Front Row: First place winner in Economics, Alex Warren, with his instructor at Bellevue East, Andrew Werner. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Nadja Janjevic; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Todd Chipman, Instructor of Business. Economics Placement

Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Alex

Warren

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

2nd

Jordan

Jurgens

Freeman

Ross Rumsey

3rd

Colton

Monnier

Heartland

Kristy Most

4th

Hayden

Ernst

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

5th

Kevin

Coffey

Crete

Jennifer Coe

Front Row: First place winner in Entrepreneurship, Holden Rues, with his instructor at Freeman, Ross Rumsey. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Bailey Armbruster; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Dr. Sheri Grotrian, Professor of Business. Entrepreneurship Placement

Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Holden

Rues

Freeman

Ross Rumsey

2nd

Terry

Schellhorn

Wilber-Clatonia

Brookelyn Trampe

3rd

Morgan

Jennings

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

4th

Ben

Nannen

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

5th

Will

Stalder

HTRS

Joan Dreier

Front Row: First place winner in the Introduction to Business contest, Charles Kuenzi, with his instructor at Sabetha, Nathan Bauman. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Dolores McGargill; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Max Kathol, Instructor of Business. Introduction to Business Placement

Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Charles

Kuenzi

Sabetha

Nathan Bauman

2nd

Annie

Nelson

Omaha Northwest

Randy Rouse

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3rd

Ethan

Knust

Tri County High School

Dennis Krejci

4th

Danny

Versaw

Palmyra

Andrew Conn

5th

Kale

Wetjen

Heartland

Kristy Most

Front Row: First place winner in Job Interview Hannah Rethmeier, with her instructor at Crete, Jennifer Coe. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Ashli Becker; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Dr. Sheri Grotrian, Professor of Business. Job Interview Placement

Winner

1st

Hannah

2nd

School

Instructor

Rethmeier

Crete

Jennifer Coe

Elizabeth

Foral

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

3rd

Makenna

Johannsen

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

4th

Keegan

Hunzeker

Falls City

Donna Eickhoff

5th

Meredith

Clark

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

Front Row: First place winner in Keyboarding, Will Stalder, with his instructor at Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer, Joan Dreier. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Hunter Brodersen; Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Matthew Gleason, Instructor of Accounting. Keyboarding Placement

Winner

School

Instructor

1st

Will

Stalder

HTRS

Joan Dreier

2nd

Gus

Pope

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

3rd

Elizabeth

Mestl

Heartland

Kristy Most

4th

Sabrina

Reed

Crete

Jennifer Coe

5th

Noah

Arent

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

Front Row: First place winner in Marketing, Elizabeth Foral, with her instructor at Bellevue East, Andrew Werner. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Nadja Janjevic; Dr. Judy Grotrian, Professor of Business; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Maxwell Kathol, Instructor of Business. Marketing Placement

Winner

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Instructor

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Winners of Peru State's 46th Annual Business Contest

1st

Elizabeth

Foral

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

2nd

Colton

Monnier

Heartland

Kristy Most

3rd

Odessa

Ohrt

Heartland

Kristy Most

4th

Kaitlyn

Frey

HTRS

Joan Dreier

5th

Morgan

Jennings

Elmwood-Murdock

Laura Rikli & Jacob Shaffer

Front Row: First place winner in Personal Finance, Calvin Antholz, with his instructor at Johnson County Central, Angie Huskey. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Bailey Armbruster; Dr. Judy Grotrian, Professor of Business; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Todd Chapman, Instructor of Business. Personal Finance Placement

Winner

1st

Calvin

2nd

School

Instructor

Antholz

Johnson County Central

Angie Huskey

Breck

O'Grady

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

3rd

Saylor

Rother

Johnson County Central

Angie Huskey

4th

Carrie

Beethe

Johnson County Central

Angie Huskey

5th

Odessa

Ohrt

Heartland

Kristy Most

Front Row: First place winner in Web Page Design, Michael Bogart, with his instructor at Palmyra, Andrew Conn. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Dolores McGargill; Dr. Judy Grotrian, Professor of Business; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Brad Griffin, Instructor of Computer and Management Information Systems. Web Page Design Placement

Winner

1st

Michael

2nd

School

Instructor

Bogart

Palmyra

Andrew Conn

Austin

Guhde-Egger

Johnson-Brock

Seth Feeken

3rd

Isaac

Bittner

HTRS

Joan Dreier

4th

Ryan

Lairmore

Sterling

Jacob Davenport & Cheri Wirthele

5th

Michael

Pulliam

Wilber-Clatonia

Brookelyn Trampe

Front Row: First place winner in Word Processing, Miranda Shreves, with her instructor at Johnson-Brock, Seth Feeken. Back Row, left to right: student contest assistant, Dolores McGargill; Dr. Judy Grotrian, Professor of Business; Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; and Cassandra Weitzenkamp, Instructor of Accounting.

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Winners of Peru State's 46th Annual Business Contest

Word Processing Placement

Winner

1st

Miranda

2nd

School

Instructor

Shreves

Johnson-Brock

Seth Feeken

Kandice

Danner

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

3rd

Dawson

Ohrt

Heartland

Kristy Most

4th

Quiana

Logans

Bellevue East

Andrew Werner

5th

Sophie

Sayer

Syracuse

Susan Wellman

Group shot of the student assistants for the 2019 Business Contest with Contest Director, Lisa Parriott. Front row, from left to right: Blake Kimball, Rozlyn Cole, Dolores McGargill, and Alexous Hof. Back row, from left to right: Hunter Brodersen, Ashli Becker, Nadja Janjevic, Lisa Parriott, Bailey Armbruster, Michael Demers

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2019-2020 Residence Assistants

2019-2020 Residence Assistants FEB 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The team welcomed the largest incoming in at least 30 years on move-in day. Resident Assistants live in the residence halls as role models, social chairs and liaisons between students, communities and the administration. Peru State College had four new Resident Assistants for the beginning of the school year. They are Hunter Brodersen, Tyler Harms, Jaelynn Muhr and Emily Oestmann.

2019-20 Residence Life Staff Left to Right

Top Row Left to Right: Amy Oestmann (Project Coordinator), Tyler Harms, Luis Constantino, Philip Rogers (Asst. Director Residence Life), Gage Hansen, Keegan Case, Spencer Kerwin, Hunter Brodersen, Adam Neveau (Director Residence Life).

Bottom Row Left to Right: Clara Edwards (Asst. Director Residence Life), Emma Johnson, Bailey Armbruster, Shianna Oestreich, Emily Oestmann, Julia Zurek, Jaelynn Muhr, Jacey Sutton, Bailey Johnson, Crystal Hutson (Director Student Activities).

Delzell Hallid="attachment_16299" align="" width="150" Hunter Brodersen is a Sophomore from Omaha, NE, majoring in Marketing. id="attachment_16303" align="" width="150" Keegan Case is a Senior from Omaha, NE, majoring in Natural Science Teaching. id="attachment_16307" align="" width="150" Tyler Harms is a Junior from Falls City, NE, majoring in Management and Marketing. id="attachment_16306" align="" width="150" Spencer Kerwin is a Senior from Omaha, NE, majoring in Management. Centennial Complexid="attachment_16294" align="" width="150" Bailey Armbruster is a Junior from Falls City, NE, majoring in Computer Management and Information Systems and Accounting/CPA Focus. id="attachment_16298" align="" width="150" Gage Hansen is a Senior from Omaha, NE, majoring in Health and Physical Education. id="attachment_16295" align="" width="150" Bailey Johnson is a Senior from Johnson, NE, majoring in Elementary Education. id="attachment_16305" align="" width="150" Shianna Oestreich is a Junior from Norfolk, NE, majoring in Disease and Human Health. id="attachment_16302" align="" width="150" Julia Zurek is a Senior from Louisville, NE, majoring in Kinesiology. Morgan Hallid="attachment_16297" align="" width="150" Emma Johnson is a Junior from Omaha, NE, majoring in Elementary Education. id="attachment_16301" align="" width="150" Jaelynn Muhr is a Junior from Mitchell, NE, majoring in Elementary Education and Music Education K-12. id="attachment_16296" align="" width="150" Emily Oestmann is a Sophomore from Johnson, NE, majoring in Graphic Design. id="attachment_16300" align="" width="150" Jacey Sutton is a Senior from Wahoo, NE, majoring in Management. Oak Hillid="attachment_16304" align="" width="150" Luis Constantino is a Senior from Varze Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil, majoring in Kinesiology and Management. ###

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2019-2020 Residence Assistants

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

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35th Annual District History Day Results

35th Annual District History Day Results MAR 1, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - Middle and high school students will participated in Peru State College’s 35th Annual District History Day Contest on Friday, February 22, 2019. The theme for this year’s contest is “Triumph and Tragedy in History.” Participating students conducted research based on the theme and presented their findings in one of five medias: exhibits, documentaries, performances, papers or as a website. Students competed in two divisions: junior (grades 6 to 8) and senior (grades 9 to 12) either individually or as part of a group up to five students. The top four winners from each of the five categories in this District Contest are eligible for the State Contest on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. The National Contest will be held from June 9 – 13, 2019, at the University of Maryland. The results are as follows: Senior Individual Exhibits 1st Place – Genievieve Bennett: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca 2nd Place – Hope Kuenning: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca 3rd Place – Katie Haag: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca 4th Place – Isaiah Baehr: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca Senior Group Exhibit 1st Place – Ethan Wittler, Teja Farley: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca 2nd Place – Mia Ortiz, Jessica Moss: Adam Krecklow - Syracuse Dunbar Avoca 3rd Place – Jozlyn Barnes, Krista Hardy: Jaima Negrete – Plattsmouth High School 4th Place – Quincey Swanson, Shaylee Stack: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca Senior Individual Documentary 1st Place – Brendan Stinson: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca Senior Group Documentary 1st Place – Clarissa Williams, Katia Tovar Crispin, Renee Williams: Justin Aaberg – Nebraska City High School Senior Individual Performance 1st Place – Sophie Sayer: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca Senior Group Performance 1st Place – Joshua Hoff-Boring, David Gerdes, Elaina Riley: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock 2nd Place – Kirsten Bischoff, Abigail Vodicka, Noudia Flores: Adam Kreckloe – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca 3rd Place – Lorelei Bassinger, Madison Kreifels: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca Senior Historical Paper 1St Place – Elizabeth Hodges: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock 2nd Place – Sydney Blum: Justin Aaberg – Nebraska City High School 3rd Place – Annie Hayes: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock 4th Place – John Hilgalho: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca Senior Individual Website

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1st Place – Skylar Witte: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock Senior Group Website 1st Place – Emilee Erickson, Miranda Shreves: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock 2nd Place – Caleb Fossenbarger, Mason Benham: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock 3rd Place – Nicole Kimpel, Suzanna Shanks, Allie Bokamper: Adam Krecklow – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca 4th Place – Kade Davis, Ryan Bohling: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock Junior Individual Exhibits 1st Place – Jagar Matson: Jon Borer – Lourdes Central Catholic 2nd Place – Evelyn Dorman: Jon Borer – Lourdes Central Catholic 3rd Place – Alex Greiner: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock 4th Place – Lexis-Bruns Morris: Wendi Buggi – Lourdes Central Catholic Junior Group Exhibits 1st Place – Jayger Haag, Miles Poppleton: Pamela Reinsch – St. John the Baptist 2nd Place – Addyson Griepenstroh, Eloise Gay: Jon Borer – Lourdes Central Catholic 3rd Place – Mathew Zitek, Emily Zitek: Pamela Reinsch – St. John the Baptist 4th Place – Ella Welsh, Jada Lyons: Wendi Buggi – Lourdes Central Catholic Junior Individual Documentary 1st Place – RyAnne Carroll: Pamela Reinsch - St. John the Baptist Junior Group Documentary 1st Place - Evie Madison, Citali Rodiguez: Wendi Buggi – Lourdes Central Catholic 2nd Place – Aspen Meyer, Caroline Grey: Wendi Buggi - Lourdes Central Catholic 3rd Place – Alex Rico, Reece Wickersham, Cael Kreifel: Nebraska City Middle School – Ethan Pellatz Junior Individual Performance 1st Place – Kinsley Oestmann: Brett Davis – Johnson-Brock 2nd Place – Ely Parde: Mark Hrabik – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca Junior Group Performance 1st Place - Isabella Hajek-Jones, Peyton Blankman: Pamela Reinsch – St. John the Baptist 2nd Place – Xander Monson, Theresa Gygi: Wendi Buggi – Lourdes Central Catholic 3rd Place – Su-Maya Rieger, Lucy Hayes: Brett Davis – Johnson-Brock 4th Place – Jose Herrera, Sloan Pellican, Maverick Piper, Chase VanWinkle Junior Historical Paper 1st Place – Joey Poon: Wendi Buggi – Lourdes Central Catholic 2nd Place – Jackson Eppert: Wendi Buggi – Lourdes Central Catholic 3rd Place – Koralynn Schnitzer: Wendi Buggi – Lourdes Central Catholic 4th Place – Anthony Robinson: Ethan Pellatz – Nebraska City Middle School Junior Individual Website 1st Place – Sam Bolin: Wendi Buggi – Lourdes Central Catholic 2nd Place – Anna Lillenas: Brett Davis – Johnson-Brock 3rd Place – Natalie Clark: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock 4th Place – Abigail Hodges: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock Junior Group Website 1st Place – Jalen Behrends, Lane Buchmeier: Dan Gossman – Johnson-Brock 2nd Place – Kassidy Olson, Sofia Fulton: Wendi Buggi – Lourdes Central Catholic

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3rd Place – Robert Shanks, Avya Swift: Mark Hrabik – Syracuse Dunbar Avoca 4th Place – Zac Hawley, Rowen Benham: Brett Davis – Johnson-Brock ###

Thomas Veleba contributed to this release.

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Bailey Bindle named 2019 Lifesavers Traffic Safety Scholar

Bailey Bindle named 2019 Lifesavers Traffic Safety Scholar MAR 5, 2019 Bailey Bindle

For Immediate Release March 4, 2019, 5:00 p.m. EST Pam Fischer, 908-269-5796 (office) Alexandria, VA – Peru State College student Bailey Bindle has been named a 2019 Traffic Safety Scholar (Scholars) and awarded a $1,000 scholarship to attend the 37th annual Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities, March 31-April 2 in Louisville, Kentucky. Bindle is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and is one of 50 U.S. and international students selected through a competitive application process. The Lifesavers Conference showcases the latest research, evidence-based strategies, proven countermeasures, and promising new approaches for addressing the nation’s most pressing traffic safety problems. This is the fourth year of the Traffic Safety Scholars program, which provides college students the opportunity to attend the Lifesavers Conference, the largest gathering of traffic safety professionals in the U.S. The program’s goals is to showcase the diversity of opportunities in traffic safety and encourage students, regardless of discipline, to pursue a career in a dynamic field that draws from a variety disciplines from engineering, education and enforcement to communications, business, marketing, medicine, public health, political science, counseling, and more. Bindle and her fellow Scholars will kick-off their Lifesaver’s experience on March 30 as they learn about career opportunities from a panel of young traffic safety professionals working in the public and private sectors. The Scholars will continue this career discussion when they meet with state and national traffic safety leaders at a reception convened in their honor later that afternoon. And once the Lifesavers Conference begins on March 31, the Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in three plenary sessions and 84 workshops featuring leading experts in the fields of distracted and impaired driving and walking; child passenger, pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle, teen, and older driver safety; adult occupant protection; vehicle technology; law enforcement and criminal justice; commercial motor vehicles; roadway design; and more. To learn more about the Lifesaver Conference and the TSS program, visit http://www.lifesaversconference.org. ###

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Peru State Student Dylan Dittman Heads to the Unicameral

Peru State Student Dylan Dittman Heads to the Unicameral MAR 5, 2019

Lincoln, Nebraska – Dylan Dittman, first-year student at Peru State, is working at the Nebraska State Capitol this spring as an intern Senator Rick Kolowski of District 31. Dittman’s internships is paid under the new Senator Floyd and Doris Wagner Vrtiska Nebraska Unicameral Internship.

Peru State College has offered a paid internship at the state capital each legislative session since 2003, with funds provided through a campus work study program. However, the increases in minimum wage and the demands on the work study program threatened the unicameral internship funding. Former State Senator Floyd Vrtiska stepped forward with a contribution to endow the internship and provide a permanent source of funding for students from Peru State who are seeking experience at the state government level.

Dr. Sara Crook, Professor of History, oversees the unicameral internship program. “The capital internship program is important for students who gain valuable first-hand experience in Nebraska’s unicameral.”

“It is also valuable for Peru State College to have visibility at the capitol building during the legislative session as an institution supported by state funding. It is a win-win for the college and for the students who gain this unique experience.” Students apply for the Vrtiska Nebraska Unicameral Internship through the Social Sciences Department.

Dittman said, “Most of the work I am doing in the Senator’s office involves filing bills and organizing information on constituent issues or bills. Doing this kind of work allows the other office staff to focus on more pressing issues and work,” said Dittman.

“When I’m not working in the office, I go sit in on various committee hearings. It is interesting to see the process of these hearings and how passionate people are about certain bills and issues.”

Dittman, is a native of Omaha and graduate of Millard North High School. He is a Social Science major and plans to become a high school socials studies teacher and football coach.

Dylan Dittman (left), recipient of the Senator Floyd and Doris Wagner Vrtiska Nebraska Unicameral Internship discussing his internship experience with former District 1 Senator Floyd Vrtiska (right).

“Working here has allowed me to gain up close experience that would be impossible to get anywhere else,” adds Dittman. “The biggest thing I have learned would have to be the process of legislation in Nebraska and what makes us unique compared to other states. Learning more about what makes Nebraska work and how we are unique is a valuable lesson that I can take to my future students.”

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Peru State Student Dylan Dittman Heads to the Unicameral

Floyd Vrtiska served in the Nebraska Unicameral as the representative of District 1 from 1992-2004. As a state senator, he was a strong advocate for Peru State College. He secured funding for an expansion of Hoyt Science Building, and he served on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees and the Peru State College Foundation Board of Directors. He was also very active on numerous other local, county and state boards.

The Senator Floyd and Doris Wagner Vrtiska Nebraska Unicameral Internship is administered by the Peru State College Foundation. The Peru State College Foundation manages approximately 140 endowed and non-endowed funds that provide scholarships and other support to Peru State College students, faculty and staff.

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Peru State teacher-candidates certified in archery instruction

Peru State teacher-candidates certified in archery instruction MAR 5, 2019

Peru, Nebraska– A group of nine Peru State students received their National Archery in the Schools Program Education (NASPE) Instructor certification on Monday, February 25.

Every spring, Dr. Frank Lynott, teaches the HPER 418 National Activity Certifications course. Lynott is an Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Peru State and has been an Instructor Trainer with National Archery in the Schools Program Education (NASPE) since 2006.

Students in the HPER 418 course become certified as archery, fly fishing and Red Cross instructors. For their archery certification last week, students performed a practical lesson and took a written test.

“When I first developed and proposed this class, I was nervous,” Lynott said. “After all, who has ever heard of a class that would certify students as archery, fly fishing and Red Cross instructors? However, with the support of the administration, faculty and staff, this course has become a great success.”

Hannah Sexton (Sedalia, Colorado) lines up her shot.

Lynott said, “This class is unique to Peru State College and students who have taken it have reported that they appreciate the unique skills they leave the class with.”

“Teaching this class for me is a rewarding experience for several reasons,” Lynott adds, “One, I get to introduce some activities that I find enjoyable and therapeutic to others. Two, students have reported that the certifications from this class has helped them to get jobs.”

Ashton Peiman (Lincoln, NE) and Steven Wilkie (Bellevue, NE).

“And last but not least, every Spring I get to experience the joy students experience as they learn skills they may have never even considered before. It is a true joy for me.”

For more information about the HPER 418 course or the physical education major at Peru State, contact Dr. Frank Lynott at flynott@peru.edu.

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Ashton Peiman contributed to this release.

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TRIOmaha performs on Peru State campus

TRIOmaha performs on Peru State campus MAR 5, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2019, 8:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - TRIOmaha performed on the Peru State College campus last week as part of 2019 Performing Arts Series. The Series offers events that are free and open to the public. The Performing Arts Series is celebrating an inaugural year in the Performing Arts Center which will include a grand opening for the newly remodeled Center on the evening of Friday, May 3, 2019. Founded in 2016, TRIOmaha is a flute, oboe and piano trio based in Omaha, Nebraska. The trio is composed of flutist Alyssa Griggs, oboist Heather Baxter and pianist Christi Zuniga. All three musicians are members of the Omaha Symphony.id="attachment_14230" align="" width="300" The trio performs on the stage of the newly remodeled Performing Arts Center, from left to right, Christi Zuniga on piano, flutist Alyssa Griggs and oboist Heather Baxter. The Peru State performance featured pieces written for flue, oboe and piano by Mendelssohn, Lachner and Gauber. The trio also performed more modern pieces by Eugenze Bozza and Jean-Michel Damase. TRIOmaha’s main mission is to go beyond the traditional concert format in order to bring a new appreciation and understanding of classical music as a vibrant and exciting art form to new audiences across the Midwest. TRIOmaha creates accessible, colorful, and interactive programs. In addition to participating in the Vespers Concert Series and the Omaha Chamber Music Society, TRIOmaha has performed at many Nebraska colleges and other local venues. ###

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Hays awarded the Fall 2019 Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship

Hays awarded the Fall 2019 Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship MAR 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The fall 2019 Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship recipient is Brooke Hays of Wymore, Nebraska. Brooke Hays is double-majoring in Accounting with a CPA focus and Management. In addition, Brooke minors in Business Administration and Computer Management Information Systems. This scholarship is awarded to one senior Peru State College accounting student each semester. Hays is also a Phi Beta Lambda member in which she has earned numerous awards at the state level in accounting, including 1st place in Forensic Accounting. Brooke graduated in December 2019 from Peru State College magna cum laude. Hays currently works as a bank teller at Auburn State Bank in Auburn, NE. While working at Auburn State Bank, Hays plans to complete the CPA exam. Bailey Armbruster is serving as Peru State College’s Gleim Campus Representative for the 2019-2020 academic year. ###

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Peru State College welcomes teachers and teacher candidates for Engaging Educators Conference

Peru State College welcomes teachers and teacher candidates for Engaging Educators Conference MAR 6, 2019

For Immediate Release March 6, 2019, 8:00 a.m. CST Jason Hogue, Director of Communications, (402) 872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College hosted nearly 550 southeast Nebraska educators as part of the ESU #4 Engaging Educators Conference. The conference was a one day event that provides educators with professional learning opportunities.

Lori Broady told the Nebraska Public School Advantage, â€œWe hope the teachers leave with something they can use. We have so many sessions because we want to make sure they can go back to the classroom and use something they learned today.â€�

BroadyÂ is a Peru State alum, teaches social studies at Johnson-Brock, is on the ESU #4 Teaching and Learning Team and was the Nebraska History Teacher of the Year in 2016.

â€œI always looked forward to this, and felt rejuvenated going back to the classroom the day after,â€� she continues with NPSA,” The kids would pick up on it and say ‘Oh, you went to one of those conferences again, didn’t you?’ They knew.”

Another attendee, Dr. Judith Ruskamp, Professor of Education at Peru State, commented on the importance of the experience to the college, â€œThe dimension of affording approximately 70 teacher candidates to participate in the conference for a second year, speaks to the vested interest that ESU #4 and the Peru State School of Education have in the value of providing authentic teacher preparation experiences that will impact education in this region and across the state of Nebraska and elsewhere.â€�

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Tom Casey named to hall of fame for Iowa football coaches.

Tom Casey named to hall of fame for Iowa football coaches. MAR 6, 2019

Altoona, Iowa – Tom Casey was inducted into the Iowa Football Coaches Association (IFCA) Hall of Fame on March 1 during the Association’s annual clinic. Casey graduated from Peru State College in 1978.

The IFCA writes, “A 1973 graduate of Cumberland and Messena, Tom Casey has had a storied 40-year coaching career. After earning his degree from Peru State in 1978, he served as an assistant football coach at Manilla for seven years.”

“Casey was the head coach for one season before it became Irwin-Kirkman-Manilla and his 22 year run with I-K-M included five playoff births and an impressive 12-1 run to the Class A Championship in 2006. His next eight playoff teams would come with IKM-Manning, where he is still the head coach today.”

Tom Casey. Photo courtesy of IKMManning Community School District.

The IFCA adds that in addition to coaching football, Casey coaches the weight lifting program and teaches industrial technology. Casey has earned multiple IFCA coaching honors and was the State Coach of the Year in 2006.

The Harlan Tribune reports that Casey said, “Our kids have been really willing to do what it takes to be successful. They have a good work ethic and theyï¿¿are coachable. They want to compete and they want to win and theyï¿¿are willing to do the hard work to get that accomplished.”

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Cat in the Hat statue unveiled on Peru State campus

Cat in the Hat statue unveiled on Peru State campus MAR 8, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2019, 8:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – As part of Peru State's annual Dr. Seuss Birthday celebration, a new statue featuring the Cat in the Hat was unveiled and dedicated. February's record snowfall moved the unveiling of the College's latest work of art indoors, but eventually the classic storybook character will be placed in the new Sesquicentennial Plaza in front of the Performing Arts Center. Members of the Peru State campus community, including many of the teachers and children on campus for Dr. Seuss's birthday, gathered in the lobby of the newly remodeled Performing Arts Center. The statue was unveiled indoors and its accompanying plaque was on display. Schoolchildren and their teachers watch as the statue is unveiled by the donors, Dr. Daryl and Peggy Long, and three of Peru State's long-time Dr. Seuss performers. From left to right: Elaine Hanson, First Lady of Peru State College; Ted Harshbarger, Associate Athletic Director; Dr. Bill Clemente, faculty emeritus; Dr. Chet Harper, former theatre faculty; Dr. Daryl Long, faculty emeritus; Peggy Long; Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College; and Todd Simpson, CEO of the Peru State Foundation. The bronze statue was donated by former long-time faculty member Dr. Daryl Long and his wife, Peggy. Dr. Long taught on the Peru State Campus for fifty years ( January 1967 to January 2017) and is now faculty emeritus. Dr. Long said that when he learned of the planned remodeling of the theatre, he toured the old facility and thought about the many activities and memories the place had held and made over the years. "My favorite day of the school year was always Dr. Seuss's birthday celebration and watching the visiting students. They have such joy and energy - if only we could bottle that up." Long went on to relate that he also loved watching Chet Harper, Bill Clemente and Ted Harshbarger perform for the children. That's when he and Peggy set out to find a way to capture the memory and energy of the performances. "We found the statue and I thought it was a great way to promote a love for reading in those visiting kids. What better way than to see that Cat come to life?" Before the ceremony, Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College, said of the donation, “Thank you, Daryl and Peggy Long, for your generous gift that honors Peru State’s continuing tradition of engaging students and regional communities.” Hanson adds, "Your gift recognizes the importance of reading and adds character to our beautiful and historic campus.” Dr. Bill Clemente, Dr. Daryl Long, Peggy Long, Dr. Chet Harper and Ted Harshbarger stand with the new statue. Clemente and Harshbarger are dressed to perform.> Peru State Foundation CEO, Todd Simpson, said, “Daryl and Peggy Long continue to find new ways of supporting educational efforts and our students." "Whether it’s sponsoring an etiquette and personal finance seminar for graduating seniors, matching first-time donor gifts to the general fund, or sponsoring artwork like the Cat in the Hat statue to promote reading, the Longs continue to support Peru State students in unique and innovative ways.”

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Cat in the Hat statue unveiled on Peru State campus

A plaque on the statue will read, “The Performing Arts Center is home to an annual celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America week organized by the Peru Student Education Association. Elementary and preschool students from the surrounding vicinity attend this party. For years, a highlight was the performance of Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham by faculty members Dr. Bill Clemente and Dr. Chet Harper.” “This sculpture is placed here to delight young readers and to encourage people of all ages to spend more time reading.” The Cat in the Hat statue. The Cat in the Hat statue was enlarged from an original maquette inspired by Dr. Seuss’s character and created by artist Leo Rijn. The statue and maquette are part of the Dr. Seuss Bronze Tribute Collection. The Longs also donated the “Power of Thought” statue located in the Jindra Fine Arts Building lobby. They commissioned the statue and asked the sculptor, Victor Issa, to include Peru State in its imagery, resulting in the inclusion of the College’s sesquicentennial seal. DrSeussArt.com provides, “Artist Leo Rijn was selected as the inaugural sculptor for The Bronze Tribute Collection due to his prized work with some of today’s top talent in the world of film, entertainment and the visual arts (including work with Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg). Rijn has been identified as one of today’s brightest sculpting talents because of his ability to breathe life into the written word and successfully transform two-dimensional ideas into three-dimensional works of art.” ###

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Men’s Division I Basketball Bracket Reveal

Men’s Division I Basketball Bracket Reveal MAR 11, 2019

Wednesday, March 13 4:30 p.m. Guests arrive & program 5 p.m. Bracket reveal Student Center Dining Hall Peru State College Men’s DI basketball live bracket reveal will be on the #PlayNAIA Facebook page on Wednesday, March 13 at 5 p.m. If you are in the Peru area, join us for the bracket reveal celebration in the Student Center with the cheer team and pep band.

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NEBRASKAland Foundation honors Dr. Sara Crook

NEBRASKAland Foundation honors Dr. Sara Crook MAR 15, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2019, 10:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

LINCOLN -The NEBRASKALand Foundation honored Dr. Sara Brandes Crook, Ernie Weyeneth, and Ray and Jennifer O’Connor during Statehood Day Dinner on March 2, 2019. The recipients

Sara Brandes Crook’s love of history goes back to her youth growing up on a farm, going to a country church, and attending a oneroom country school. Now a Professor of History at Peru State College, Nebraska’s first college, she has created several educational and entertaining programs on Nebraska history.

Crook told attendees, “It is the people of Nebraska that have afforded me the opportunity to share my passion for Nebraska with others. It has been my honor to work with some outstanding individuals, many of whom the NebraskaLand Foundation has previously honored with this award.”

Dr. Sara Crook, center-right, in the capital building, with Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College; Elaine Hanson, First Lady of Peru State College; and Dr. Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System.

Crook went on to thank many previous award winners, members of the Nebraska State Sesquicentennial commissioners, Nebraska’s First Lady Suzanne Shoe, the Peru State College administration and staff, including its president, Dr. Dan Hanson, “What a privilege it was to work side by side with these incredibly talented and steadfast fellow Nebraskans.”

“But it isn’t just the past and the present that has afforded me opportunities. It is the hope of the future that can be truly transforming. My job at Peru State College for the nearly 35 years has provided me with a lifetime of inspiration working with thousands of our students, part of the future of this great state and nation.”

Crook concluded her remarks, “Let me close with one of favorite quotes Picasso that is often shared with family, friends and students, ‘The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.’ Thank you for this honor when all I did was to find my passion for Nebraska and then spent my life ‘giving it away.’”

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NEBRASKAland Foundation honors Dr. Sara Crook

The NEBRASKALand Foundaation was formed in 1962 under the leadership of Governor Frank Morrison and continues to promote Nebraska through programs and awards that celebrate the state’s social historical, cultural, educational and economic heritage.

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Peru State packages more than 10,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger

Peru State packages more than 10,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger MAR 15, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2019, 10:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraskaâ€“ Peru State student organizations, faculty, staff and community members gathered in the Al Wheeler Activity Center March 13 to package over 10,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger.

Actions in Motion (AIM) and Nebraska Lutheran Ministry’s Saved to Serve event partnered with Omaha Against Hunger, a volunteerbased, non-profit organization that distributes Kids Against Hunger food products.

Dr. Gina Bittner, faculty advisor for AIM, writes, â€œIt is an honor to be a part of a campus and community that values service to those in need. Kids Against Hunger is an organization worthy of our commitment, which the Actions in Motion campus ministry organization of Peru State College recognized when developing this annual tradition three years ago.â€�

â€œThis event could not happen without the community and campus ministry organizationâ€™s monetary donations or the time commitment required of those who made the event happen.â€�

Omaha Against Hungerâ€™s Dan Jensen adds, â€œWe love partnering with Peru State and Nemaha County. We love seeing the community and engaging with the College. Peru State always does a nice job and reaches the goals we set.”

Dr. Gina Bittner, faculty advisor for AIM and assistant professor of education, writes, “The ladies, led by Mary Mayfield, will be touring campus at 12:15 and will remain on campus through 7:00 p.m. Not only will they be working with students, they will be helping with Kids Against Hunger, bringing food donations for Bobcat Bites, donations for the professional clothing closet, and will bring food and necessities packages for all students participating in the Kids Against Hunger event.

Mary Mayfield adds that she and the women in her group loved working with Peru State’s students, “You have to experience Peru State to understand all that it has to offer for students and community.”

Kids Against Hunger is a non-profit Omaha-based national organization whose goal is to significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the U.S. and to feed starving children throughout the world.

After a five-minute training video and an hour of packing meal bags, the volunteers had put together 10,854 Latin Rice meals, composed of dark soy, beans, Latin spice and rice. Jensen reported that those meals equaled 418 pounds of soy, 67 pounds of beans, 105 pounds of Latin seasoning and 968 pounds of rice.

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Peru State packages more than 10,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger

Serena Nelson (Town), co-president of AIM, said, â€œThis is a really good program to bring to campus and I loved seeing all these groups come together for a good cause.â€�

Makalya Thompson (town), co-president of AIM, adds that she likes the food made will stay in the communities nearby.

All the packaged meals will be donated to Food Bank for the Heartland and then distributed to children in Nebraska and western Iowa.

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Peru community comes together to prepare for flooding

Peru community comes together to prepare for flooding MAR 15, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - Community members, Peru State students, faculty and staff filled sandbags during the day on Monday as the Missouri River continued to rise. More than 120 students and a total of 160 volunteers contributed to the effort. The City of Peru declared an emergency Thursday evening as flooding along the Missouri river was forecasted to reach record levels. The City also advised the community that sandbags would be necessary to protect key components of the City's water supply. Sandbags were used to protect the water treatment plant, a lift station and a well in Peru. Floodwaters would have contaminated the water supply. Darrin Reeves, mayor of Peru, said that more than 8000 sandbags were filled. He also expressed his appreciation for everyone that came out to help with sandbag efforts. id="attachment_14354" align="" width="300" Community members, including Peru State students, faculty and staff, work to fill and load sandbags. id="attachment_14351" align="" width="300" Members of the Women's Basketball Team, Maddy McPhillips (Omaha) and Keaundra Washington (Omaha), fill sandbags. id="attachment_14353" align="" width="300" Members of the Peru State football team work with faculty and staff to load sandbags. From left to right: Deshawn Phelps (Austin, TX); Ben Sode (Clermont, FL); Victor Hubbard (Corinth, TX); Dr. Frank Lynott (Nebraska City); Brent Melvin (Peru); and Dr. Jesse Dorman (Nebraska City).

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Peru State's Bailey Bindle honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Peru State's Bailey Bindle honored as Newman Civic Fellow MAR 15, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2019, 10:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Boston - Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has announced the 262 students who will make up the organization’s 2019-2020 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Bailey Bindle has been nominated as a 2019-2020 Newman Civic Fellow. She is double-majoring in Criminal Justice Counseling and Psychology, with a minor in Substance Abuse Counseling at Peru State College. Bindle is from Falls City, Nebraska. Bindle writes, "It is such an honor to have had my efforts recognized by Peru State's administration, and to be named a 2019-2020 Newman Civic Fellow." "I am incredibly thankful for the opportunities that this school has given me, allowing me to flourish and take on new and exciting endeavors. I am truly looking forward to my next journey with this fellowship in the year to come!"id="attachment_14331" align="" width="150" Bailey Bindle. Photo courtesy of SADD. Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College, writes, "As a student at Peru State College, Bailey is a leader, working to create positive change on campus, in the state, and at the national level. Her commitment to improving life for others, along with her extensive leadership experience, position her well for a life of public leadership." Bindle serves as vice president on the SADD National College Advisory Council and as SADD's National Social Media Coordinator. She has also been named to the Nebraska Impaired Driving Task Force and as a Governor's Highway Safe Association (and National Traffic Safety Administration) Expert Panelist. Bindle is the Director of the Feeding 44 Program on the Peru State campus, working to ease food need in Nemaha County. In that role she has overseen the addition of some medical screening services to the food distribution model. Her community service projects range from local projects in Peru, Auburn and Falls City picking up litter, visiting nursing homes and volunteering with athletic events, to regional events packaging food for Kids Against Hunger and volunteering with the Special Olympics, to national events like modeling for National Prom Day in New York and creating blankets with teens and First Lady of the United States, Melanie Trump, in Virginia. The Newman Civic Fellowship, named for Campus Compact co-founder Frank Newman, is a one-year experience emphasizing personal, professional, and civic growth for students who have demonstrated a capacity for leadership and an investment in solving public problems. Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides a variety of learning and networking opportunities, including a national conference of Newman Civic Fellows in partnership with the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. The fellowship also provides fellows with access to apply for exclusive scholarship and post-graduate opportunities. “We are proud to recognize each of these extraordinary student leaders and thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with them,” said Campus Compact President Andrew Seligsohn. “The stories of this year's Newman Civic Fellows make clear that they are committed to finding solutions to pressing problems in their communities and beyond. That is what Campus Compact is about, and it's what our country and our world desperately need.” The Newman Civic Fellowship is supported by the KPMG Foundation and Newman’s Own Foundation. Learn more at compact.org/newman-civic-fellowship. ###

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Peru State's Bailey Bindle honored as Newman Civic Fellow

About Campus Compact: Campus Compact is a national coalition of 1000+ colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. Campus Compact supports institutions in fulfilling their public purposes by deepening their ability to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to campusbased civic engagement, we provide professional development to administrators and faculty to enable them to engage effectively, facilitate national partnerships connecting campuses with key issues in their local communities, build pilot programs to test and refine promising models in engaged teaching and scholarship, celebrate and cultivate student civic leadership, and convene higher education institutions and partners beyond higher education to share knowledge and develop collective capacity. Visit www.compact.org.

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Media Advisory

Media Advisory MAR 19, 2019

March 19, 2019 Contact: Jason R. Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications Office: (402) 872-2429 Cell: (620) 363-2461 jhogue@peru.edu

No critical unmet needs for water on campus. Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College has a responsibility to ensure that students can successfully complete the semester. College administration worked closely with the City of Peru and Nemaha County Emergency Management before making the decision to resume classes on Wednesday, March 20. Unfortunately, some recent calls to give or donate, even those reaching media stories, have asserted that there is a crisis on the Peru State College campus. Students are not “left without water” and they are not in urgent need on campus. Many generous donations of bottled water have come into the community through the weekend and on Monday. Tap water is also available for bathing, laundry and all domestic needs. The City of Peru has issued a boil order after additional water supplies have been added to the Peru water tower. A boil order is issued anytime new water is added to a public water system. The City has asked that the public use municipal water to wash clothes, take showers, etc. but drink bottled water. Bottled water is available in a number of locations on campus and at City Hall in Peru. The College will be respectful of the time and cost necessary to deliver water to town and will be working with the City to conserve water. Any bottled water donated to the community will be needed and will be consumed. However, there is not a critical unmet need on campus at this time. ###

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Former member of Westboro Baptist Church to present at Peru State

Former member of Westboro Baptist Church to present at Peru State MAR 26, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2019, 11:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska - Megan Phelps-Roper will present on the Peru State College campus as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series. She became famous after her TED Talk, “I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church. Here’s why I left.” Phelps-Roper’s presentation will be Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The presentation will be free and open to the public. In 2012, Phelps-Roper and her sister fled the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. In her inspiring talk, Phelps-Roper advocates for a better, more empathetic way to overcome disagreements—for engaged communication that not only heals wounds and forges bonds but helps us expand our narrow perspectives. Recently, Phelps-Roper has appeared on Sarah Silverman’s Hulu series, I Love You, America, and on the National Geographic series The Story of Us, with Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman. Her inspiring, moving, and deeply human story of change is also the subject of an upcoming memoir, called Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope, to be released by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Megan Phelps-Roper Peru State established the Distinguished Speaker Series in 2010 as part of a commitment to student engagement and success. The intent of the Series is to bring diverse, nationally and internationally recognized speakers to southeast Nebraska to enrich the educational experience of students while also providing regional communities more opportunities to engage in interesting and relevant topics. ###

Ashton Peiman contributed to this release.

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ESU4 and Peru State College partner to address Southeast Nebraskaâ€™s shortage of teachers

ESU4 and Peru State College partner to address Southeast Nebraska's shortage of teachers MAR 27, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2019, 10:00 a.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College and Educational Service Unit 4 (ESU4) are partnering together to train more substitute teachers through the Southeast Nebraska Teaching Academy (SENTA). SENTA has already produced twenty-two substitute teachers to ease the strain on area schools, with a new academy about to start.

Dr. Ellie Kunkel, dean of the school of education at Peru State, writes, “The importance of SENTA is to provide substitute teachers for schools who are seeing, increasingly, a shortage. Through SENTA, individuals will be able to teach in every school in ESU #4, thus expanding the pool of individuals who are eligible to substitute teach.”

Dr. Robert Ingram, assistant professor of Education at Peru State, adds that the program benefits Peru State students immediately, “After students complete the class, they can substitute and earn money on the days they are not attending courses at Peru State.”

Madison Panko, a student that has completed SENTA, writes â€œ The SENTA class is a great way to prepare teacher candidates for when they become teachers in their own classroom. This class teaches you classroom management skills as well as best practices as a teacher.”

Ingram adds, “We ask our former students to return to the class the semester after they have completed the SENTA Course. They share their experiences and suggestions with current students and calm the fears of teacher candidates scheduling their first substitute teaching job.”

“One of our former students, Sara, recently visited with SENTA students in class and assured them saying, ‘You can do it! Rely on the best practices you have learned; stop and think as you encounter an uncertain situation; and be sure to reach out to a neighbor teacher for help.'”

More information about SENTA and earning a local substitute teaching certificate can be found at www.peru.edu/senta. SENTA assists potential substitute teachers complete the credentials necessary to earn a Nebraska Department of Education substitute certificate.

The ESU 4 mission is “impacting student learning through communication, accountability, and leadership.” ESU4 proudly serves Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee and Richardson Counties.

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Hannah Earnhardt to speak at Homestead National Monument of America

Hannah Earnhardt to speak at Homestead National Monument of America MAR 28, 2019

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 20, 2019 Susan Cook 402-223-3514

“Votes for Women: How Culture Impacted the Nebraska Women’s Suffrage Movement”

Beatrice, NE – Peru State College Student Hannah Earnhardt will be presenting her essay “Votes for Women: How Culture Impacted the Nebraska Women’s Suffrage Movement” on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Homestead Education Center. Her talk will immediately precede a screening of the NET documentary film Willa Cather: The Road is All at 2:00 p.m. Join Homestead National Monument of America in our ongoing celebration of Women’s History Month.

Earnhardt’s essay examines the impact of early twentieth-century cultural factors on the suffrage movement in Nebraska, especially regarding immigration, prohibition, and contemporary religious movements. In 1917, Senator J.N. Norton introduced House Roll No. 222 into the Nebraska House of Representatives, where it passed – but the Nebraska Association Opposed to Women’s Suffrage (NAOWS) petitioned to have the new law placed on the upcoming ballot. Join us on Sunday, March 31, 2019,t to learn how Nebraskan women were guaranteed the right to vote.

Earnhardt notes that “House Roll No. 222, passed April 21, 1917, gave women “limited suffrage,” which meant Nebraska’s women could vote for anything except ‘United States Senator, United States Representative, or for any officers specified and designated in the constitution of Nebraska.”

“Homesteading and women’s suffrage went hand in hand,” stated Superintendent Mark Engler. Wyoming’s territorial legislature was the first to enfranchise American women in 1869. Of all the Great Plains and Western homesteading states, only New Mexico did not guarantee women’s suffrage before ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920. The economic power of property ownership was a major factor in this transition, and the Homestead Act of 1862 and the land available in the West allowed women to access that power in a way that many women in the eastern states were not able to.

Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2019. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (HomesteadNM).

Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska and 45 miles south of Lincoln. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home/.

The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.

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Hannah Earnhardt to speak at Homestead National Monument of America

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Mainstreet Bank collaborates with Peru State art students to create new seal

Mainstreet Bank collaborates with Peru State art students to create new seal MAR 28, 2019 From left to right: Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College; Taylor Peterson, Peru State art student; Joyce Douglas, Andrew Smith and Todd Simpson, CEO of the Peru State College Foundation.

For Immediate Release March 29, 2019, 8:00 a.m. CST Jason Hogue, Director of Communications, (402) 872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State art students enrolled in Art 333, Design Studio, worked closely with Mainstreet Bank to develop a new seal for the rebranded bank. The students worked to combine meaningful symbols from the Bank’s 100-year history and its role in Nebraska business and agriculture.

The medallion has two dates. The first, May 1, 1890, is the date of the bank’s founding. The second, June 1, 2017, is the date of the bank’s renaming to Mainstreet Bank. Mainstreek Bank was formerly known as Farmers Bank of Cook.

Joyce Douglas writes, “I loved working with the students. They were unbelievably creative.” Douglas is the Vice Chairman of the Mainstreet Bank Board and and Vice President of the Bank. She also serves on the Peru State College Foundation Board.

Joyce Douglas holds one of eight medallions created.

Andrew Smith (Auburn, NE) writes, “Working alongside my colleagues within the 2018 Design Studio allowed me the great opportunity to lend my skills and ideas to create something that will last forever. Our clients over at Mainstreet Bank were such a pleasure to collaborate with, and the work that we all put in truly shows.”

Smith continues, “I am grateful for the invitation to the medallion unveiling. Seeing the time and energy our Design Studio had put in come to fruition gave me an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and pride.”

Taylor Peterson (Blanchard, IA) adds, “Working alongside Mainstreet Bank to create such a memorable piece was truly a great opportunity. The entire experience was even better because I had to the chance to collaborate with not only the Mainstreet Bank personnel but with my fellow peers.”

In honor of the partnership with Peru State art students, Douglas announced a new scholarship for art students. A total of five $1000 scholarships will be given, including two given to members of the design team not yet graduating and returning in the fall of 2019.

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Douglas adds that Rixstine Recognition in Lincoln was also key to the project’s success, “Tim ’s staff worked with the final drawing to prepare the vector artwork so the foundry could prepare the final product.”

Mainstreet Bank has seven locations in Nebraska including Cook, Peru, Louisville, Syracuse, Tecumseh, Virginia, and Wymore. A medallion was created for each location.

An eighth medallion was created to hang at Peru State College. It will be placed inside the new Performing Arts Center, outside the new Mainstreet Bank Lighting Booth.

The new medallion. Peru State student involvement led to the inclusion of the Bobcat head at the bottom.

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Peru State management students tour Cargill in Nebraska City

Peru State management students tour Cargill in Nebraska City MAR 28, 2019 Peru State Students with Cargill Employees

Peru, Nebraska- Fourteen Peru State students visited the Cargill Meat Processing Plant in Nebraska City for a business field trip. Peru State alum Nathan Meyer works for Cargill and set up the tour. Students who attended the trip were in the Production Operations Management course with Todd Chipman, instructor of business. Chipman said, “The 90-minute tour started with an introduction by Plant Manager Cliff Wiles. During the tour, students learned about various meat finishing processes, regulations, robotics, workforce management, and leadership challenges in a production environment.” “Cliff Wiles expressed an interest in starting an internship program with Peru State, and several students expressed interest in such a program.” The participating business students included Dawn Castle, Bailey Coonze, Michael Demers, Sara Granfors, Nadja Janjevic, Spencer Kerwin, Maggie Kruse, Christopher Nwafor, Brenna Parry, Nancy Ramirez, Kortney Reitz, Juliana Riege, Thomas Veleba and Danielle Wingert. Chipman and Kevin Blobaum, instructional design and technology specialist, accompanied the students. ###

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Peru State students visit Costa Rica as part of research trip

Peru State students visit Costa Rica as part of research trip MAR 28, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2019, 5:00 p.m. CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska– Three Peru State College students visited Costa Rica on a research trip over midterm break. Dr. Kate Trout, assistant professor of biology and human health, led the research and accompanied Nicole McMann (Auburn, NE), Jessenia Hincapie (Nebraska City, NE), and Destiny Soto (Papillion, NE).

During the research trip students participated in global health research in Guanacaste, a humanitarian project with the local nongovernmental organization CREAR, and STEM activities with children as part of CREAR’s after school programs. They also held two health clinics in the towns Matapalo and El Torito.

Peru State students and faculty at the Samara Pacific School in Costa Rica. Photo courtesy of Samara Pacific School.

Trout said, “This project aimed to train undergraduate students in global health research, engage in humanitarian efforts, and study the rich biodiversity in Costa Rica.”

Soto said, “Our hopes were to educate the population on their own health conditions and help them to make steps toward a healthier lifestyle. The research focused on identifying local factors that contribute to the high incidence of dengue in order to develop a multidimensional tool to strengthen dengue prevention efforts.”

In addition to their work in Guanacaste, the students were able to volunteer with the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

Hincapie said, “One morning we volunteered to clean up the forest around trash pickup sites, and they gave us an informative presentation over the cloud forest. In the afternoon, we were able to take a hike and see an overview of the whole cloud forest. This was one of my favorite parts because we got to see large amounts of biodiversity.”

Trout said, “Witnessing the dedication to the healthcare professionals and how they operate with such limited resources on a daily basis helps me to become a better epidemiologist and public health professional… It’s our job to try to identify these real operational challenges in healthcare delivery, and find solutions that can, at least, try to minimize them.”

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Soto added, “There’s an entire world of people out there who have such different experiences, and everyone should have the opportunity to encounter that. It’s fulfilling to know that you’re helping people, even if it is a small population. I got to meet some amazing kids and touch the lives of so many people- and they all impacted my life in some way or another. I am definitely walking away from this experience changed and more knowledgeable than when I walked in.”

McMann said, “The trip was very enriching. The beautiful scenery was just one part of the wonderful experience and it was outshined by the interactions with the terrific community members.”

Dr. Trout added, “Any success in global health is measured by the commitment of your collaborators and the community. To everyone at CREAR, we appreciate the work that you do to improve Samara and the surrounding communities every day. Thank you!”

This was the first research trip to Costa Rica, but Dr. Trout will return there in January 2020 after receiving a fund from the National Science Foundation.

Trout concludes, “I plan to incorporate more student involvement into my global health efforts in the future.”

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Peru State College to host the first annual Research and Creativity Day

Peru State College to host the first annual Research and Creativity Day MAR 28, 2019

Peru, Nebraska– Peru State College will host the first annual Research and Creativity Expo on campus on April 4. The event was developed out of guidance from the College’s new strategic plan.

Undergraduate and graduate students from Peru State will be presenting their research findings during the day.

Dr. Timothy Borchers said, “Holding the Research and Creativity Expo is a key part of our strategic plan. Student research has been found to increase student engagement and learning and lead to increased student success. Additionally, presenting original research or creative work will help our graduates stand apart from others when they apply for jobs or graduate school.”

Students can present their findings through poster or oral presentations. Poster presentations will include individual discussions as viewers walk by. Oral presentations will include short talks followed by questions from an audience.

Participating students will register and check in between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Students will present posters in the Live Oak Room of the Student Center from 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Oral presentations will be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. in four separate break-out rooms.

Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to view the student research presentations.

There will be a luncheon for students, faculty and alumni award winners at 11:00 a.m.

For more information about Research and Creativity Day, contact Dr. Timothy Borchers at tborchers@peru.edu. For more information about the luncheon, contact Peru State Foundation member Deborah Solie at dsolie@peru.edu.

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Loughlin presents on Elizabeth Shepley Sargent at part of celebration of Women’s History Month.

Loughlin presents on Elizabeth Shepley Sargent at part of celebration of Women’s History Month. APR 2, 2019

For Immediate Release April 3, 2019, 8:00 a.m. CST Jason Hogue, Director of Communications, (402) 872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – The Peru State College Social Science Club and Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society hosted lecture Dr. Patricia Loughlin, Professor of History at the University of Central Oklahoma, in celebration of Women’s History Month. Dr. Loughlin, a scholar in women’s and Native American History, presented about the work of Elizabeth Shepley Sargeant and her role in the founding of the Indian Arts Fund in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Sargeant was part of a vibrant intellectual and activist community of writers, artists, and anthropologists in the southwest during the 1920s and 1930s. Sergeant’s network included Willa Cather, Mary Austin, Mabel Dodge Luhan, and Indian rights activist John Collier.

Dr. Patricia Loughlin on the Peru State Campus

Loughlin specializes in the history of the American West, women’s history, and American Indian history. Her book, Hidden Treasures of the American West: Muriel H. Wright, Angie Debo and Alice Marriott, received the Outstanding Book on Oklahoma History from the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Director’s Award and Finalist in Nonfiction from the Oklahoma Center for the Book in 2006.

Loughlin also co-edited Main Street Oklahoma: An American Story with Linda Reese and coauthored Building Traditions, Educating Generations: A History of the University of Central Oklahoma with Bob Burke. Her latest book Angie Debo, Daughter of the Prairie, received the 2018 Oklahoma Book Award for children/young adult.

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries writes about Angie Debo, “Utilizing excerpts from the subject’s childhood diary, Loughlin provides an inspiring account of the life of Angie Debo, the first woman to receive a PhD in history from the University of Oklahoma.”

Loughlin serves on the board of directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society and participates as a scholar in the Oklahoma Humanities “Let’s Talk About It Oklahoma” book discussion program. She is a member of the Coalition for Western Women’s History and the Western History Association, and serves on the editorial board of the Western Historical Quarterly and the Chronicles of Oklahoma.

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12/12/23, 8:53 AM

Peru Theatre Company to present “Behind Closed Doors” as part of The Disco Citizens

Peru Theatre Company to present “Behind Closed Doors” as part of The Disco Citizens APR 2, 2019

Peru, Nebraska– The Peru Theatre Company will present its third year of The Disco Citizens. This year’s performance is titled “Behind Closed Doors.”

The Disco Citizens is a collection of thirty short plays written by Peru State students. Each performance, the cast members will attempt to perform all thirty of their plays within sixty minutes. If the performance stays under an hour, the performers get free pizza. If it goes over an hour, the audience gets free pizza.

“The Disco Citizens all serve as writers, directors and actors working together to create an evening of thirty genre-bending plays written in short form. Each piece is responding to an idea that has been in the forefront of their minds since January: “Behind Closed Doors.” The cast does not know the order of plays—it is randomly decided by you—the audience who will yell out numbers on the clothesline. Plus, they’re racing the clock and competing for pizza. Against you.”

All performances of “Behind Closed Doors” will be in Jindra’s Black Box Theatre. The ticket price is $10 for general audiences and $5 for students and seniors. For Peru State students, faculty and staff, the tickets are free.

“Behind Closed Doors” will have six showings: Tuesday, April 9 at 9:30 p.m.; Wednesday, April 10 at 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m.; Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 14 at 2:30 p.m.

For more information about the 2019 installment of “The Disco Citizens,” contact Laura Lippman at llippman@peru.edu.

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President's Speech at SCC Graduation - Peru State College

President's Speech at SCC Graduation - Peru State College APR 6, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College is participating in the Nebraska State College System’s 2019 Disaster Relief Tuition Waiver Program. To help alleviate some of the financial hardships on returning and incoming students and families that were affected by the natural disasters, the College will provide financial waivers for new and returning students impacted by recent flooding. Waivers are based on need and availability.

Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State, said, “It is important to the mission of the College that we partner with the region. Offering tuition assistance to students impacted by the flooding is one more way to engage with the communities that have supported Peru State College.”

Dr. Jesse Dorman, vice president of enrollment management and student affairs, adds, “The College will offer this scholarship to new, returning and current college students. We feel this is the best way for Peru State to support its mission in the region.”

Peru State College students and families interested in receiving a 2019 Disaster Relief Tuition Waiver can get more information here:

Returning students: Contact the Financial Aid Office for additional financial waivers at 402-872-2228 or finaid@peru.edu.

New incoming students and/or families: Contact the Office of Admissions at 402-872-2221 or admissions@peru.edu

As always, there is no application fee to apply to Peru State.

If you have unique circumstances, please reach out to Peru State College to see what options are available.

As partners to the rural communities they serve, Peru State and the other state colleges have already initiated temporary housing, meal options, and other needs to support current students, staff members, and community members who are in need due to the storms.

The challenges caused by the flooding will affect many of our communities and students for quite some time, but Peru State College and the Nebraska State Colleges will continue to support its students and neighbors.

“The State Colleges will continue to be a community partner with and provide volunteer opportunities to for students to help rebuild the affected communities and keep Nebraska strong,” said Gary Bieganski, Chair of the NSCS Board of Trustees.

Members of the Women’s Basketball Team, Maddy McPhillips (Omaha) and Keaundra Washington (Omaha), fill sandbags.

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Empty Bowls event a successful fundraiser for food insecurity

Empty Bowls event a successful fundraiser for food insecurity APR 9, 2019

Peru State College's Noah Temme, Elaine Hanson and Creative Dining help organize event. Auburn, Nebraska - The BackPack Committee of Peru State College hosted its only fundraiser, “Empty Bowls”, at the 4-H Building on the Nemaha County Fairgrounds, Monday, March 18th. The project was chosen to combat food insecurity, a critical need in Nebraska. Attendees were given an artisan-made pottery bowl as a symbol of their investment in “filling” the bowls of students who may go hungry. They were also given the opportunity to taste the area’s best soups and vote on their favorite. Elaine Hanson, First Lady of Peru State College, reflected on the event, “The Empty Bowls Event was well attended and well support by the community, businesses, restaurants and local artists.” Noah Temme, Peru State student and 2018 Newman Civic Fellow, adds, "The Empty Bowls event was amazing to help organize and the amount of support from the community was equally amazing." Hanson continues, “The BackPack Committee is grateful for the leadership and assistance from Noah Temme, the Auburn High School FBLA and the Art Club. Attendees can be proud of raising $8,600 that will support filling 35 backpacks for 70 children in the coming year.” Artists responsible for helping craft the evening’s pottery bowls are Peru State Grad, Susan Sisco and her Mother, Down Under Pottery, Nancy Fairbanks and the Auburn High School Art Club. Seven establishments donated soup to the Empty Bowls special event. Contributors are listed with their respective soup variety: Arbor Manor, chili; Auburn Public Schools (APS), cheesy potato ham; El Portal Mexican Restaurant, tortilla; Nemaha County Hospital, Italian wedding; Peru State College Creative Dining Services, loaded baked potato; Pizza Hut, chicken noodle and Subway, broccoli cheese. Amigos donated the chips. A video was created for the event by Auburn High School's Lucas Lunzmann. It can be found here. ###

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Kappa Omicron Rho Attends National ACJA Conference

Kappa Omicron Rho Attends National ACJA Conference APR 9, 2019 Conference attendees, from left to right, Dylan Rotert, Dr. Amber Mahan, Samantha Daake, Hailey Bouwens and Danny Hayes.

Hunt Valley, Maryland - Approximately 350 people attended the American Criminal Justice Association / Lambda Alpha Epsilon conference in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Peru State students and faculty brought home four national awards. Hailey Bouwens (Lincoln, Nebraska), Samantha Daake (Beatrice, Nebraska), and Dylan Rotert (Lincoln, Nebraska) attended the conference. All three Peru State students are majoring in Criminal Justice. The students were accompanied by Danny Hayes, instructor of criminal justice, and Dr. Amber Mahan, assistant professor of criminal justice; both serve as advisors for Peru State’s chapter of ACJA / LAE, Kappa Omicron Rho. LAE is a national criminal justice honor’s society. Conference attendees received training from Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, who has served as an Army Ranger, and has taught psychology and military science. He is the author of "On Combat," "Stop Teaching our Kids to Kill," and the Pulitzer Prize nominated, "On Killing." "The Bulletproof Mind: Psychological Survival" focused on the responsibilities of law enforcement and handling the stress of violent encounters. Throughout the conference, students were able to connect and network with peers and professionals from across the country. The students were also able to spend a portion of one day at Ft. McHenry on Baltimore Harbor learning and exploring. Peru State students and faculty competed in seven national competitions: the Physical Agility Course; Written Testing in LAE Knowledge, Corrections, Police Administration, Juvenile Justice and Criminal Law, Crime Scene Investigation, and the Research Paper Competition. Peru State College participants earned four national trophies this year including two first place trophies in the professional division. Rotert placed 3rd in the Upper Division Research Paper Competition. Mahan won first place in the Physical Agility competition for women between the ages of 26 and 35. Hayes took first place in the Physical Agility competition for men over age 36 and second place in the examination on Corrections. ###

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Peru State to screen "Resilience: the Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"

Peru State to screen "Resilience: the Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope" APR 9, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - "The child may not remember, but the body remembers," the synopsis for the new documentary, 'Resilience' promises. The film will be screened on the Peru State campus. After the screening, Jake Hedden will facilitate training and discussion associated with the film. Hedden is a forensic interviewer at the Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln and a Peru State College alum. The screening, training and discussion will be held on April 16 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in TJ Majors, room 114. The event is free and open to the public. KPJR Films writes, "Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary, 'Resilience,' reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune."id="attachment_14566" align="" width="300" When it was controversial to even think of asking patients about taboo subjects, the ACE Study dared to ask questions like, Were you sexually abused as a child? Did you have a parent who was an alcoholic? The answers produced a public health revelation."'Resilience,' however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose." The screening and Hedden's visit to campus is sponsored by the Child Advocacy Center, Peru State's Kappa Omicron Rho Chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon and the School of Professional Studies. The Child Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization providing a safe, child friendly location for conducting forensic interviews and medical evaluations for abused children in Southeast Nebraska. More information about the Center can be found at www.smallvoices.org. Lambda Alpha Epsilon (LAE) is a national criminal justice honor’s society. Peru State's Kappa Omicron Rho chapter won several national awards at the LAE competition held this spring. Peru State College's School of Professional Studies offers degrees with multiple emphases in business, psychology and criminal justice. It is Peru State's largest school. 'Resilience' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and has been accepted to the Sonoma Film Festival, the Santa Barbara Film Festival, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, the Cleveland Film Festival, the Rochester Film Festival, and the Minneapolis Film Festival. 'Resilience' is not yet rated. ###

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Peru State to screen "Resilience: the Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"

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Peru State announces winners of new scholarship model, Success Awards

Peru State announces winners of new scholarship model, Success Awards APR 10, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - More than 400 students have been awarded a Success Award to attend Peru State College. Students that qualify are guaranteed immediately upon admission a renewable tuition award worth thousands of dollars over the course of four years. Peru State College has reworked its scholarships into a new model based on findings that high school GPA is a strong predictor of student success at Peru State College. The new Success Award model will provide more scholarships to more students attending Peru State. Dr. Jesse Dorman, vice president for enrollment management and student affairs, writes, "Looking back at the last several years, we can see clear evidence connecting college success to high school GPA. Peru State's new Success Awards will better recruit the students that have been most successful on our campus." Peru State College is still offering these awards to incoming freshmen. To qualify, students must complete an application for admission, including submission of an official high school transcript and an official ACT/SAT score. Students listed below may have also qualified for an additional competitive award not listed here. Depending on the type of award, the larger award may supersede the smaller award. Chancellor's Award The Chancellors Award requires a 3.8 high school GPA and is an award for $8000. Presidents Award The Presidents Award requires a 3.4 high school GPA and is an award for $7000. Deans Award The Deans Award requires a 3.0 high school GPA and is an award for $6000. TJ Majors Award The TJ Majors Award requires a 2.6 high school GPA and is an award for $4000. ###

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12/12/23, 8:41 AM

Peru State’s Council for Exceptional Children hosts First Annual Exceptional Bobcat Sports Camp

Peru State’s Council for Exceptional Children hosts First Annual Exceptional Bobcat Sports Camp APR 10, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – Forty-eight students visited Peru State College this week as part of the First Annual Exceptional Bobcat Sports Camp. Students with disabilities in grades K-8 worked with Peru State student-athletes from the cheerleading, women’s basketball and men’s basketball teams.

The camp was sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Emily Bryant (Union, Nebraska), a member of CEC, writes, “It is important to highlight the abilities of students and to show each student that they have individual talents that can be used to accomplish great things inside and outside of the classroom. Highlighting individual abilities helps to improve confidence levels as each individual learns what they can successfully do with the talents they possess.”

“Overall, improving their confidence gives students the motivation needed to overcome every challenge, both big and small, that they face.”

Students from Auburn, Beatrice, Conestoga, Humboldt, Palmyra, Pawnee City and the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI) in Nebraska City.

The day culminated in a basketball game against parents and other volunteers. Peru State faculty, staff and students were invited to cheer from the stands.

Anna Meyer (Atkinson, Nebraska), vice president of CEC and one of the camp’s lead organizers, writes, “The students gained so much from having college-athletes take time out of their day to coach them and to teach basketball skills and cheer chants.”

“The college athletes made the students’ day for this camp! It is one thing to have the CEC members teach the students sports skills, but it is completely different to have the athletes teach them.”

Dr. Felicity Post, assistant professor of special education, adds, “Hosting this event increased societal understanding of students with disabilities and broadened cultural perspectives of this unique population. Additionally, students with disabilities were exposed to the culture of Peru State College as well as that of a college-level athletic team.”

“More importantly, this event allowed students to build social, behavioral, and sports skills all while laughing, playing, and having a great time!”

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Peru State’s Council for Exceptional Children hosts First Annual Exceptional Bobcat Sports Camp

Special thanks were given to the Snyder Cultural Endowment Fund for the sponsorship of the camp. Supported by generous donations made by and in honor of Dr. William Snyder, the Snyder Cultural Understanding Endowed Fund provides financial support for experiential learning consisting of cultural expansion, increased societal understanding and a broadening of the Peru State College student’s personal growth.

The Council for Exceptional Children is an international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.

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Phelps-Roper Shares Lessons Learned at Peru State College

Phelps-Roper Shares Lessons Learned at Peru State College APR 10, 2019

Peru, Nebraska- On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, Megan Phelps-Roper presented “Empathy for the Other Side: Dialogue that Overcomes Hate, Makes Connections and Changes Minds” as part of Peru State College’s 2018-2019 Distinguished Speaker Series. The presentation was held in the newly renovated Performing Arts Center. Megan Phelps-Roper grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) in Topeka, Kansas. Her grandfather, Fred Phelps, founded the Church in 1955, and her mother acted as the Church’s spokesperson. Phelps-Roper started running the WBC’s Twitter account in 2009.id="attachment_14551" align="" width="300" Phelps-Roper was introduced by Ashley Reynolds. Reynolds is a a senior Psychology major from York, Nebraska. She has been active in the Psychology Club as well as the Black Student Union. WBC is known for its hateful and discriminatory rhetoric toward the LGBT+ community, the Jewish community and other minority groups. However, it was on Twitter where Phelps-Roper began having conversations with the types of people that the WBC vehemently protests against. She spoke with a Jewish man who asked her questions about WBC beliefs and, in return, answered questions that she had about Judaism. Phelps-Roper started to question the WBC beliefs that had been ingrained in her for her entire life. Phelps-Roper shared with students that she often spoke with her sister, Grace, about her doubts with the WBC. When Phelps-Roper realized that she needed to leave the WBC, because she no longer fully believed in its teachings, she shared her thoughts with Grace, and they decided to leave together. Despite knowing they would be entirely cut off from the life and family they had always known, Phelps-Roper recalled, “It became less terrifying to leave and more terrifying to stay.”id="attachment_14550" align="" width="300" Megan Phelps-Roper speaks on the stage of the Performing Arts Center as part of the Distinguished Speaking Series. During her presentation, Phelps-Roper detailed how she overcame the bigoted way of thinking that she had always been taught. Her experiences on Twitter taught her to have empathy toward those who disagree with your point of view. “Listening is not agreeing. Empathy is not betrayal,” she advised. “We need to start disagreeing without demonizing.” After the presentation, the audience asked many questions about Phelps-Roper's experience, how she connected with groups of people who she used to discriminate against with the WBC, and what it has been like for her to speak about her experience. In response to a question, Phelps-Roper shared that after she and her sister posted to Twitter a letter about leaving WBC, their first response was from someone they had targeted on Twitter. She continued that it was the "kindest, gentlest response," letting them know this person had never hated them and had empathy for their situation. "It was incredible that he and others were willing to forgive us - that they were willing to let us change. I am so, so grateful for that kindness." When asked about her continuing relationship with family, Phelps-Roper shared, "They will not have anything to do with people that leave. There is still one side of our relationship: I send them messages in hope of change." Phelps-Roper also advised students on how to start a dialogue with someone who has an opposing view. She listed five key points: do not assume bad intent, ask questions, stay calm, make the argument, and be patient. Phelps-Roper describes how to achieve these steps in her TED Talk from 2017, “I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church. Here’s why I left.” Phelps-Roper has appeared on Sara Silverman’s Hulu series, I Love You, America, and National Geographic’s series, The Story of Us. Phelps-Roper will release a memoir entitled, Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope, and Reese Witherspoon will produce a film adaptation of the memoir. Peru State established the Distinguished Speaker Series in 2010 as part of a commitment to student engagement and success. The

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intent of the Series is to bring diverse, nationally and internationally-recognized speakers to southeast Nebraska to enrich the educational experience of students while also providing regional communities more opportunities to engage in interesting and relevant topics. ###

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Cole awarded the Fall 2019 Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship

Cole awarded the Fall 2019 Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship APR 18, 2019 Swaranga Fernando (left) awarding Rachael Cole (right) the Peru State College Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship for Fall 2018.

Peru, Nebraska - The fall 2018 Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship recipient is Rachael Cole of Wymore, Nebraska. Cole is an Accounting major with a CPA focus, Computer and Management Information Systems major, and Management major. This scholarship is awarded to one senior Peru State College accounting student each semester. Cole is also a Phi Beta Lambda member in which she has earned numerous awards at the state level in accounting and finance. She frequently tutors students in upper division accounting and general business courses at Peru State College. Cole intends to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration upon graduation in May of 2019. After completion of her MBA, she plans to complete the CPA exam, become a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and work in public accounting. Cole’s long-term goal is to become an Instructor of Accounting and teach financial accounting courses. Swaranga Fernando is serving as Peru State College’s Gleim Campus Representative for the 2018-2019 academic year. She worked with Peru State Accounting Instructor Cassie Weitzenkamp to bring the Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship to Peru State College. ###

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Peru State College commencement to be held Saturday, May 4

Peru State College commencement to be held Saturday, May 4 APR 18, 2019

Peru, Nebraska- Peru State College will hold its annual commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Al Wheeler Activity Center. More than 400 students will earn diplomas this spring in graduate and undergraduate studies. Dr. Matt Hill, associate professor of music, has been named the institution’s 2019 Teaching Excellence Award winner. He will be honored at the ceremony and give a short address. Larry Green will be recognized with the Distinguished Service Award. Green passed away earlier this year after more than 15 years of service to the Peru State College Foundation Board. Attendees are also invited to a catered reception on the campus quad immediately following graduation. The Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble will provide entertainment. In the event of rain, the reception will be held in the Student Center. Shuttle service from campus parking lots will be available. For details about parking and other logistics, please visit https://www.peru.edu/commencement. ###

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Harlow awarded Spring 2019 Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship

Harlow awarded Spring 2019 Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship APR 18, 2019 Swaranga Fernando (left) awarding Lindsay Harlow (right) the Peru State College Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship for spring 2019.

Peru, Nebraska - The spring 2019 Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship recipient is Lindsay Harlow of Dawson, Nebraska. Harlow is an Accounting major with a CPA focus, Computer and Management Information Systems major, and Management major. This scholarship is awarded to one senior Peru State College accounting student each semester. Harlow is also a Phi Beta Lambda member in which she has earned numerous awards at the state level in accounting and finance. She also frequently tutors students in upper division accounting and general business courses at Peru State College. Harlow intends to work in public accounting in Omaha, NE, upon graduation in May of 2019. While working in public accounting, Harlow plans to complete the CPA exam. Swaranga Fernando is serving as Peru State College’s Gleim Campus Representative for the 2018-2019 academic year. She worked with Peru State Accounting Instructor Cassie Weitzenkamp to bring the Gleim Exam Prep CPA Review System Scholarship to Peru State College. ###

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Peru plans 9th Annual Clean-up Day on Friday, April 26.

Peru plans 9th Annual Clean-up Day on Friday, April 26. APR 18, 2019

Peru, Nebraska- Peru State College, the Peru Community Impact Group, ImPERUving as oNE and the City of Peru are partnering together for the citywide cleanup in 2019. The event begins Friday, April 26, at 9 a.m. Anyone interested in volunteering to plant flowers, work with collection teams, etc. should meet at Peru City Hall at 9 a.m. Coffee, juice and goodies will be made available for all volunteers. Anyone with items for the town cleanup should leave them on the curb by 9 a.m. Trucks will be by to pick up items after that time. If you need help moving an item, please contact Charlotte Carpenter at the Peru City Hall (402.872.6685). Volunteers will be assigned to assist you. This is a perfect opportunity to comply with city ordinance and get rid of trash, furniture on porches and other unused items. Please note that flood-damaged items will not be picked up as part of this effort. Items picked up include: Bagged garbage Furniture Appliances Computers (not monitors) Circuit boards Copiers CD/DVD Players CD/DVD drives Fax machines Keyboards Modems Printers Scanners Servers Lawnmowers Snow blowers Garden tillers Bicycles Swing sets Metal/scrap iron TVs or computer monitors must be brought to Peru City Hall on April 25 for environmentally safe disposal. Please notify City Hall of any drop-offs. Items NOT taken include: Tires Propane Tanks Used Oil Flood Damaged Items

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Peru plans 9th Annual Clean-up Day on Friday, April 26.

For more information, contact Charlotte Carpenter at (402) 872-6685. ###

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

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Grand Opening Celebration for Peru State College's Performing Arts Center

Grand Opening Celebration for Peru State College's Performing Arts Center APR 22, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College invites alumni and friends to the ceremonial grand opening of the Performing Arts Center featuring musical performances, the debut of a Peru State oral history documentary, delicious food and tours of the newly renovated space. RSVP requested for the May 3 event. Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College said, "The region is invited to enjoy a special evening of music and film that celebrates the opening of the Performing Arts Center and Peru State’s history." RSVP by May 1 to the Peru State College Foundation by phone (402) 872-2304, email dsolie@peru.edu or by clicking here to complete the online form. The Performing Arts Center was originally built in 1921 and the theatre retains the sweeping curves of the time period. The new addition includes a new main and second floor lobby, costume and props workshops, dressing rooms, a green room, new bathrooms and an extended stage. The Sesquicentennial Plaza will also be added to celebrate the College’s founding 150 years ago in 1867. The Plaza will host outdoor events and a Cat in the Hat bronze sculpture. The Cat in the Hat sculpture was donated by Dr. Darrel and Peggy Long in honor of the years of Dr. Seuss activities held on campus by Peru State education students. New facades grace the western wall of the theatre. The facades, Windows to the Past, were sculpted by Jay Tschetter. They reflect photographs gathered for the sesquicentennial book project, Nebraska’s First College. Learn more at www.peru.edu/pac. ###

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Peru State College staff members attend conference for the benefit of transfer students

Peru State College staff members attend conference for the benefit of transfer students APR 22, 2019

>Atlanta - Peru State College's Jari Dunekacke, Assistant Director of Admissions, and Keri Wilhelm, Coordinator of Admission Services, traveled to Atlanta in February to attend the 17th Annual Conference of the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS). The three-day conference provided strategies to improve transfer student programs and services.br /> Dunekacke and Wilhelm presented a poster on Peru State College's efforts to create expanded orientation programs for transfer students. The poster, titled Transfer Student Orientation on a Budget, highlighted the ways Peru State has maximized resources to provide orientations for both online and main campus transfer students. Dunekacke writes, "Attending the NISTS Conference was a great opportunity to hear ideas from other institutions and professionals on how to better serve transfer students. Attending helps us better understand the transfer students we work with and develop new ways to better serve these students." "Being able to showcase Peru State's efforts to support transfer students was another benefit to attending the conference." Wilhelm adds, "Attending the NISTS Conference in Atlanta was an eye opening experience on how we can best serve our transfer student population." "Our Admissions Office is motivated to help transfer students, so continuing to gather information and get new ideas is beneficial for us all," continues Wilhelm, "Plus, Peru State College is a great option for students and the opportunity to better share what is great about Peru State is a win for everyone." The presentation's complete synopsis is "Capitalizing on available dollars and resources, Peru State College developed orientation programs specific to online and on-campus transfer students. This motivation to better serve all transfer students has created new opportunities for this important population to succeed. Learn what obstacles were overcome, the strategies used to gain stakeholder buy in, and what Peru State transfer students gained from differentiated student orientation experiences." Brandi Hull, digital graphic designer at the College, designed the poster presented at the conference.id="attachment_14499" align="" width="300" Jari Dunekacke, left, and Keri Wilhelm, right, stand to either side of the poster. The NISTS Conference exists to improve the lives of transfer students, as well as those who create transfer policy and conduct transferrelated research, through tangible and practical strategies. NISTS equips professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to actively advocate for transfer students, challenge the status quo, and reach beyond specific roles to develop holistic student experiences. ###

Alexa Cline contributed to this press release

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eCampus.com & Peru State College: A New Partnership

eCampus.com & Peru State College: A New Partnership APR 25, 2019

eCampus.com Virtual Bookstores has partnered with Peru State College to launch an online bookstore giving students access to a comprehensive selection of low-cost textbooks coupled with a streamlined ordering process. Peru State, Nebraska’s first college, offers a mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, serving around 2,400 students. LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - Peru State is launching the innovative eCampus.com Virtual Bookstore solution to support an optimized student ordering experience, including reduced cost, improved access to digital course materials, and superior support. With the new eCampus.com partnership, students will save up to 70% off publisher list prices, propelling student success through improved textbook affordability. Beyond cost savings, students can take advantage of every purchasing option, including new, used, rental, eTextbook, and an expansive network of third-party Marketplace sellers.

The eCampus.com online shopping platform will afford students a free ship-to-campus option where course materials are conveniently delivered to a centralized campus location. Combatting the frustrations of delayed digital content access, eCampus.com offers the added benefit of digitized access codes to eliminate the need to ship physical codes, bolstering confidence that students will have access to the right course materials at the right time. Beyond a user-friendly ordering and delivery process, students will have access to a superior in-house customer service department to help with ordering, delivery, and digital content inquiries.

eCampus.com, who is taking over bookstore operations from Akademos, will offer a seamless integration with Peru State’s Student Information System, creating a customized ordering process utilizing Single Sign-On (SSO). With this cohesive strategy, students will also enjoy the convenience of registration integration, offering streamlined course material ordering at the same time they register for classes. Students will also have the flexibility of using financial aid for their course material purchases.

In addition to student benefits, the eCampus.com Virtual Bookstore will also serve Peru State faculty with a smooth adoption process, including securing desk copies to review best-fit content from a network of over 10,000 publishers.

“Peru State College is pleased to partner with eCampus.com Virtual Bookstores to provide course materials to our students,” said Tim Borchers, Vice President for Academic Affairs for Peru State College. “Their reputation for customer support and providing electronic resources will be an advantage to our students."

“eCampus.com is excited to bring over 17 years of experience in the Virtual Bookstore model to Peru State College,” says Matt Montgomery, President and CEO of eCampus.com. “Our focus has always been on providing the most cost-effective and user-friendly experience to both students and faculty and we look forward to helping Peru State achieve the same goal.”

Peru State students will have full access to their eCampus.com Virtual Bookstore in Fall 2019. More information on eCampus.com Virtual Bookstores can be found at ecampuscms.com.

About eCampus.com

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eCampus.com & Peru State College: A New Partnership

eCampus.com is a premier online retailer of textbooks and digital course materials. Consistently exceeding industry standards, eCampus.com’s mission is to provide the easiest, fastest, and most affordable way for K-12 and higher education students to buy, rent, or sell textbooks and digital content. The company launched on July 2, 1999, the birthday of original investor Dave Thomas of Wendy’s. From the beginning, their driving force has been meeting the needs of the customers they serve. Remaining an innovative leader in the course materials industry, eCampus.com serves over 250 colleges and universities through an innovative course material solutions suite, including full-service Virtual Bookstores and the eCampus.com ALL Access program. eCampus.com's mission enables institutions to increase course material affordability, serving millions of students to date. Through products that simplify the adoption, management and procurement of course materials, eCampus.com propels student success by delivering the right course materials, at the right time, at the right price. Learn more at ecampus.com.

About Peru State College

Peru State College, located in Peru, Nebraska, holds the distinction of Nebraska’s first college. In educating the individual to the benefit of society, Peru State College cultivates the capacity and propensity for life-long learning by fostering independent inquiry and promoting the value of knowledge and discovery. Accredited since 1915, Peru State is a college of choice fostering excellence and student achievement through engagement in a culture that promotes inquiry, discovery and innovation. Offering a robust selection of both undergraduate and graduate programs, Peru State is committed to ensuring student success. All students have access to free academic resources including tutoring, testing resources, career services, and more. Learn more at peru.edu.

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Emily Oestmann elected Vice President of Technology for Nebraska PBL

Emily Oestmann elected Vice President of Technology for Nebraska PBL APR 25, 2019

Kearney, Nebraska – Peru State College’s Emily Oestmann will be Vice President of Technology for Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda for the 2019-2020 year. Oestmann campaigned for the position at the 2018-2019 Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference.

Oestmann said, “I’m very happy and excited to serve as a PBL State Vice President. We have a lot planned for this year, and I can’t wait to get started.”

Oestmann is a sophomore majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Marketing.

In addition to her work with PBL, Oestmann works for Peru State College’s Marketing and Athletics department as a photographer and videographer. She also owns a videography company, South 80 Films.

Nebraska PBL writes about Oestmann, “This is her 5th year as a member of FBLA-PBL and during this time she has held many local chapter officer positions. As the VP of Technology, she is excited and committed to assisting her fellow officers in bringing Nebraska PBL to the next level.”

Emily Oestmann

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Phi Beta Lambda Earns 75 Awards at Conference

Phi Beta Lambda Earns 75 Awards at Conference APR 25, 2019

Kearney, Nebraska – 28 Peru State College students competed in the 2018-2019 Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State Leadership Conference. Peru State’s PBL chapter earned 71 top-eight awards including 20 first place finishes this year and four chapter awards.

Dr. Sheri Grotrian, professor of business and Peru State’s PBL advisor writes, “Peru State Phi Beta Lambda performed extremely well at the State Leadership Conference this year. With PSC students earning first place in essentially a third of the events demonstrates their ability to perform well in a variety of content areas.”

“It’s been another fantastic year of getting new students involved and mentored by students who have participated for multiple years. Our PBL group continues to become very tight-knit, collaborative and supportive.”

Grotrian concludes, “I’m excited to see how our students perform in San Antonio this summer. There is definitely potential for some national awards.”

The top two places in production or performance events or top three places in objective tests in each event are automatically eligible to compete at the National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas this June. At this time, 24 Peru State students have automatically qualified for the national competition.

Students can compete in only two events at nationals, and since Peru State has several students who will have options, other students may move up in the standings as participants decide which events they will enter.

2019 Peru State Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference Participants

Chapter Awards

The Peru State College PBL chapter was again recognized with a Gold Level Excellence Award. Gold Level Excellence is the highest level possible and shows that the chapter contributed to regional and national conferences, PBL public relations, community service, and fundraising. Peru State was similarly recognized in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Peru State College was also recognized for having the largest membership of the four-year colleges. Peru State has 28 chapter members. Peru State also won this award in 2018.

Finally, Peru State College was recognized with the Overall Excellence Award for 4-Year Colleges. The Overall Excellence Award is given to the top chapter in the state on the basis of all its activities which including participation in the most state-sponsored activities.

Individual Events—–(students listed in alphabetical order; an * indicates automatic qualifier in this event)

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Phi Beta Lambda Earns 75 Awards at Conference

Ashli Becker (Yankton, SD) 3rd place – Management Concepts* 5th place – Retail Management

Ashli Becker

Dawn Castle (Imperial, NE) 3rd place – Organizational Behavior & Leadership* 6th place – Client Services 7th place – Marketing Concepts

Dawn Castle

Rachael Cole (Wymore, NE) 1st place – Computer Applications* 1st place – Local Chapter Annual Business Report* 2nd place – Accounting for Professionals* 2nd place – Cost Accounting* Who’s Who in Nebraska PBL

Rachael Cole

Rozlyn Cole (Wymore, NE) 7th place – Retail Management Elected 2019-2020 Vice President of Public Relations for NE PBL

Rozlyn Cole

Hannah Cook (Ponca, NE) 1st place – Retail Management* 2nd place – Job Interview* 3rd place – Entrepreneurship Concepts*

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Phi Beta Lambda Earns 75 Awards at Conference

3rd place – Information Concepts* 6th place – Insurance Concepts

Hannah Cook

Anthony De Abreu (Caracas, Venezuela) 1st place – Justice Administration* 1st place – Organizational Behavior & Leadership*

Anthony De Abreu Fernandes

Swaranga Fernando (Colombo, Sri Lanka) 1st place – Accounting for Professionals* 2nd place – Strategic Analysis & Decision Making*

Swaranga Fernando

Sara Granfors (Seward, NE) 1st place – Information Management* 6th place – Statistical Analysis

Sara Granfors

Lindsay Harlow (Dawson, NE) 2nd place – Information Management* 4th place – Project Management 5th place – Financial Concepts 7th place – Personal Finance

Lindsay Harlow

Noah Harvey (Auburn, NE) 1st place – Personal Finance* 4th place – Impromptu Speaking

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Phi Beta Lambda Earns 75 Awards at Conference

Noah Harvey

Emma Johnson (Omaha, NE) 3rd place – Future Business Educator

Emme Johnson

Spencer Kerwin (Omaha, NE) 1st place – Help Desk* 5th place – Client Services

Spencer Kerwin

Brenda Lutz (Rock Port, MO) 1st place – Future Business Educator* 1st place – Future Business Executive* 2nd place – Administrative Technology*

Brenda Lutz

Liam McClarnon (Bellevue, NE) 2nd place – Network Design* 2nd place – Programming Concepts* 3rd place – Computer Concepts* 5th place – Cyber Security 5th place – Networking Concepts 5th place – Project Management

Liam McClarnon

Dolores McGargill (Auburn, NE) 8th place – Information Management

Dolores McGargill

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Phi Beta Lambda Earns 75 Awards at Conference

Trey Nelson (Lincoln, NE) 4th place – Future Business Executive

Trey Nelson

Tristen Nelson (Lincoln, NE) 1st place – Human Resource Management*

Tristen Nelson

Emily Oestmann ( Johnson, NE) 2nd place – Business Communication* 3rd place – Computer Animation 3rd place – Desktop Publishing Elected 2019-2020 Vice President of Technology for NE PBL

Emily Oestmann

Daisy Ramirez (Tecumseh, NE) 8th place – Macroeconomics

Daisy Ramirez

Nancy Ramirez (Tecumseh, NE) 8th place – Cyber Security

Nancy Ramirez

Takiyah Scott-Hamik (Wayne, NE) 3rd place – Justice Administration*

Noah Wynn (Auburn, NE) 2nd place – Sports Management & Marketing* 3rd place – Accounting Principles*

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Phi Beta Lambda Earns 75 Awards at Conference

Noah Wynn Team Events—– Ashli Becker & Velma Hauck (Fremont, NE) 1st place – Integrated Marketing Campaign*

Velma Hauck

Parliamentary Procedure Second Place Team

Ashli Becker, Velma Hauck & Nancy Ramirez 2nd place – Management Analysis & Decision Making*

Ashli Becker, Dawn Castle & Velma Hauck 2nd place – Marketing Analysis & Decision Making*

Ashli Becker, Hannah Cook & Velma Hauck 4th place – Human Resource Management

Dawn Castle, Noah Harvey, Velma Hauck, Spencer Kerwin & Noah Wynn 2nd place – Parliamentary Procedure*

Rachael Cole, Lindsay Harlow & Brooke Hays 1st place – Forensic Accounting*

Rozlyn Cole, Anthony De Abreu, Brooke Hays, Trey Nelson & Tristen Nelson 1st place – Parliamentary Procedure*

Parliamentary Procedure First Place Team

Rozlyn Cole, Sara Granfors & Spencer Kerwin 2nd place – Emerging Business Issues*

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Phi Beta Lambda Earns 75 Awards at Conference

Rozlyn Cole & Sara Granfors 5th place – Human Resource Management

Anthony De Abreu, Liam McClarnon & Trey Nelson 1st place – Global Analysis & Decision Making*

Anthony De Abreu & Noah Harvey 1st place – Management Analysis & Decision Making*

Sara Granfors, Noah Harvey & Spencer Kerwin 1st place – Business Decision Making*

Lindsay Harlow & Brooke Hays 2nd place – Human Resource Management* 3rd place – Financial Analysis & Decision Making

Noah Harvey, Noah Wynn & Tyler Harms 2nd place – Financial Analysis & Decision Making*

Nadja Janjevic & Yorgelys Jaspe 1st place – Website Design* 2nd place – Business Sustainability*

Nadja Janjevic, Yorgelys Jaspe & Brenda Lutz 2nd place – Global Analysis & Decision Making*

Dolores McGargill & Daisy Ramirez 3rd place – Human Resource Management

Trey Nelson & Tristen Nelson 1st place – Accounting Analysis & Decision Making* 3rd place – Economic Analysis & Decision Making

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Phi Beta Lambda Earns 75 Awards at Conference

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Lacie Hansen named 2019 Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award winner.

Lacie Hansen named 2019 Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award winner. APR 26, 2019 Lacie Hansen. Photo courtesy of the Omaha World-Herald.

Omaha – The April 25 edition of the Omaha World-Herald announced the 2019 Alice Buffet Outstanding Teacher Award winners. 15 teachers from Omaha Public Schools were chosen including Peru State alum Lacie Hansen.

Hansen is a language arts teacher at Norris Middle School. She has worked at OPS for twelve years.

The World-Herald carried this quote from a colleague, “Ms. Hansen has the rare ability to know how to work with individual students and make them feel safe, supported, and confident in her classroom. She uses a variety of engagement strategies and works diligently to build relationships with her students.”

Hansen earned her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in XXXX. Previously she had earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Las Vegas. ###

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Rozlyn Cole elected Vice President of Public Relations for Nebraska PBL

Rozlyn Cole elected Vice President of Public Relations for Nebraska PBL APR 26, 2019

Kearney, Nebraska - Peru State College’s Rozlyn Cole will be Vice President of Public Relations for Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda for the 2019-2020 year. Cole campaigned for the position at the 2018-2019 Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference. Cole said, "." Cole is a senior majoring in Business Administration: Human Resources & Risk Management, Marketing and Management. She is from Wymore, Nebraska. In addition to her work with PBL, Cole has been involved in Prestige Show Choir, Concert Chorale and Christian Student Fellowship. She also works as an office assistant in the School of Professional Studies. Nebraska PBL writes about Cole, "This is Rozlyn’s 6th year in the FBLA-PBL organization and she looks forward to working with the State Leadership Team this term to continue to enhance the Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda that we know and love today!"id="attachment_14806" align="" width="150" Rozlyn Cole

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Peru State students participate in clean-up events in Brownville and Peru

Peru State students participate in clean-up events in Brownville and Peru APR 29, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - Peru State students assisted in clean-up projects in Peru and Brownville on Friday, April 26. The clean-up projects are part of a nine-year tradition taken on by Peru State students one week before commencement, in addition to other clean-up and community projects throughout the year. Ninety-one Peru State students and 11 community members joined a city-wide clean up of Peru. The group collected more than 80 pickup loads of trash, litter and other items. Students were also involved in planting flowers in downtown Peru. id="attachment_14834" align="" width="150" Members of the Peru State cheer team assist with planting flowers. From left, Velma Hauck (Fremont, NE) and Destiny Maguire (Greenwood, NE). Peru State College, the Peru Community Impact Group, the new ImPERUving as oNE group, and the City of Peru partnered together for this year’s citywide cleanup. Members of these groups and other community members supplied cookies, coffee and other baked goods to fuel the morning’s volunteers. id="attachment_14833" align="" width="150" Members of the Peru State football team assist with the clean-up. From left: Jackson Gilbert (Omaha), Bryson Duncan is standing on the truck (Hamburg, IA) and EJ Mumm (Omaha). The Peru State Science, Math and Outdoor Life Clubs volunteered in Brownville later that day to clean up the Governor Furnas Arboretum. Caroline Allen writes to the College's First Lady, "On behalf of the Brownville Fine Arts Association, I want to thank you, Elaine, for arranging to have the students come to Brownville, and I want to thank the fantastic students who worked so hard and long to get the Gov. R. W. Furnas Arboretum ready for the new season." John Lauber adds, "The Peru State students were absolutely stunning in their performance at the Furnas Arboretum work day. They worked very hard at a very dirty job which was carrying branches to a machine which processed them into chips. They then placed the chips on the pathways throughout the site." ###

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Peru State hosts choral invitational in newly remodeled Performing Arts Center.

Peru State hosts choral invitational in newly remodeled Performing Arts Center. APR 30, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – Choirs from Auburn, Fremont and Nebraska City visited the Peru State College campus to participate in a Choral Invitational. The Invitational took advantage of the Performing Arts Center’s newly remodeled space and culminated in five choirs performing on the historic stage that evening. Dr. Matt Hill, associate profess of music and director of choral activities at Peru State, writes, “Thank you to my colleagues Stephanie Stanek (Nebraska City), Andrew Seuferer (Auburn), and Mark Harman (Fremont) for bringing your choirs to campus and contributing to a wonderful day of music making.” “I’m also incredibly proud of Peru State choristers for their leadership, and for their musicianship. It was an invigorating event for all involved, and I look forward to making this an annual tradition at Peru State.”

Auburn High School Choir. Directed by Andrew Seuferer with pianist Lexie Baack.

Nebraska City High School Choir. Directed by Stephanie Stanek with pianist Terry Stafford.

Fremont High School Choir. Directed by Mark Harman with pianist Elliott Lockwood.

Peru State Concert Chorale. Soloist is Taylor Eltiste (Tecumseh, Neb.). Directed by Dr. Matt Hill with staff pianist Liz Stinman.

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Jeff Greenwald recognized with 2019 Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award

Jeff Greenwald recognized with 2019 Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award APR 30, 2019 From left to right, Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs and acting Dean of Professional Studies; First Lady of Peru State, Elaine Hanson; Jeff Greenwald, and Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State

Peru, Nebraska- Outstanding alumni were recognized in for their remarkable professional achievements, commitment to community and support of Peru State College. Jeff Greenwald, class of 1971, was recognized as the School of Professional Studies' 2019 recipient of the Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award. Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College, said, "For the School of Professional Studies, we honor Jeff Greenwald’s contributions to the business industry through his work at INSPRO Insurance – attaining the highest possible leadership roles at this company." Jeff Greenwald is currently Chairman Emeritus at INSPRO, Inc. and also serves as a member of the INSPRO Council Committee. He served as President of INSPRO, Inc. from 1996 to 2015 and Chairman from 2015 to 2018. INSPRO, Inc. is a leading independent riskmanagement and benefits agency with locations in Fremont, Lincoln, Omaha, Wahoo and West Point in Nebraska as well as Des Moines, Iowa. Greenwald’s early insurance career included working with Union Insurance Company in the claims department, then moving to the marketing division. His agency experience began with three years in a small agency before joining INSPRO in 1980, opening its first branch office in Wahoo. A Lincoln native, he has served as a past board member of the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development. He is a past member of the University of Nebraska President’s Advisory Council, currently serves on the Columbia Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors and is a member of First Plymouth Church in Lincoln, NE. In 2017, Greenwald received the Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda Businessperson of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding businesspersons from the private business sector throughout Nebraska who have contributed to the success of Phi Beta Lambda at the local level. Greenwald, with colleagues, gave several informative presentations on business topics to students on the Peru State campus. Greenwald was nominated for this award by current Peru State students. Jeff Greenwald speaking in the newly remodeled Performing Arts Center. Paul Fell (School of Arts and Sciences), Lori Broady (School of Education) and Marilyn Schlake (School of Graduate Studies) were also recipients of the Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award. ###

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Lori Broady recognized with 2019 Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award

Lori Broady recognized with 2019 Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award APR 30, 2019 From left to right, Dr. Elle Kunkel, dean of education; Lori Broady; First Lady of Peru State, Elaine Hanson; Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State.

Peru, Nebraska- Outstanding alumni were recognized in for their outstanding professional achievements, commitment to community and support of Peru State College. Lori Broady, classes of 1990 and 2003, was recognized as the School of Education’s 2019 recipient of the Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award. Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College, said, “For the School of Education, we honor Lori Broady’s contributions to her community and her many achievements as a history teacher and now as a member of the ESU4 Teaching and Learning Team.” Lori Broady joined ESU4 Teaching and Learning Team in 2018. Broady has been involved in education for over 25 years in a variety of capacities including over 23 years as a Social Studies instructor at Johnson-Brock. Broady earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at Peru State College. During her time at Johnson-Brock, Broady was recognized regionally and nationally. Her awards include the 2016 Nebraska State History Teacher of the Year, 2015 finalist for the National History Day Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award and 2015 recipient of the National History Day Patricia Behring Affiliate Award. In 2013 she received the James C. Olson Memorial Award by the Nebraska State Historical Society for epitomizing the best Nebraska educators have to offer in engaging, inspiring, and guiding their students. In 2012, Broady worked on the Nebraska State Board of Education Social Science Committee that developed the state’s first social science standards approved in 2012. Broady currently serves on the standards revision committee convened to revise the original standards in 2019. As a member of the ESU4 Teaching & Learning Team, Lori believes that education in the twenty-first century offers many challenges and opportunities. As the Teaching & Learning specialist, she supports teachers as they inspire, assess and facilitate opportunities for all learners to reach their full potential. Her commitment to Peru and her community include being active in the Johnson United Methodist Church, working with People First a self-advocacy group for disabled individuals, being appointed to the Nebraska Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities, serving on the Board of the Nemaha County Museum and volunteering on the Charter Day committee for the Peru State Sesquicentennial. Paul Fell (School of Arts and Sciences), Jeff Greenwald (School of Professional Studies) and Marilyn Schlake (School of Graduate Studies) were also recipients of the Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award.

Lori Broady speaking in the newly remodeled Performing Arts Center. ###

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Marilyn Schlake recognized with 2019 Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award

Marilyn Schlake recognized with 2019 Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award APR 30, 2019

Peru, Nebraska- Outstanding alumni were recognized in for their remarkable professional achievements, commitment to community and support of Peru State College. Marilyn Schlake, class of 2010, was recognized as the Graduate Program's 2019 recipients of the Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award. Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College, said,"For Graduate Programs, we honor Marilyn Schlake’s contributions to community vitality, economic development and entrepreneurship in Nebraska. From left to right, Dr. Greg Seay, dean of graduate programs; Marilyn Schlake; First Lady of Peru State, Elaine Hanson; Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State. Schlake serves as a Community Vitality Initiative Extension Educator with the University of Nebraska—Lincoln Department of Agricultural Economics. She focuses on business, community and economic development. Schlake served as a Gallup Entrepreneur Acceleration System (EAS) coach and is currently certified as a Gallup Employee Engagement coach and Strategic Leadership coach. She is also a Stronger Economies Together Coach, working with leadership in five Southeast Nebraska counties to develop economic plans. She currently serves as Chairman-elect for NETForce and Summit planning team. She also serves on numerous positions for local community and service organizations. In her role as Extension Educator within the Community Vitality Initiative, Schlake focuses her work around economic and community development, including adult and youth entrepreneurship, community engagement, non-profit strategic planning and facilitation. She has worked with numerous individuals, business and community organizations across Nebraska and has served on boards focused on business and community development. Schlake has also co-written and edited numerous education curricula, including the EntrepreneurShip Investigation, an internationally used youth business curriculum. Schlake also served as a board member and program partner with Community Development Resources of Lincoln, NE. This partnership included the creation of a web-based business informational service, NxBizSuccess.com. In 2017, she was named the Outstanding Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year by the Nebraska Entrepreneurial Task Force. Schlake continues to give back to her alma mater by serving as consultant to both Peru State and the community of Peru as they work together to encourage economic development and foster partnerships throughout the region. Paul Fell (School of Arts and Sciences), Lori Broady (School of Education) and Jeff Greenwald (School of Professional Studies) were also recipients of the Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award. Marilyn Schlake ###

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Paul Fell recognized with 2019 Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award

Paul Fell recognized with 2019 Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award APR 30, 2019

Peru, Nebraska- Outstanding alumni were recognized in for their outstanding professional achievements, commitment to community and support of Peru State College. Paul Fell, class of 1967, was recognized as the School of Arts and Sciences’ 2019 recipient of the Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award.

Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College, said, “For the School of Arts and Sciences, we honor Paul Fell for his rich career as a political cartoonist and his unending support of Peru State College through the National Alumni Association.”

Front Row: Dr. Paul Hinrichs, Dean of Arts and Sciences; Paul Fell. Back Row: Elaine Hanson, first lady of Peru State; Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State.

Paul Fell started drawing editorial cartoons as a freelancer while teaching high school art in Auburn, Nebraska. At one point before joining the former Lincoln (NE) Journal as editorial cartoonist, he was creating five cartoons a week for four different newspapers. During his years with the Journal, he self-syndicated his editorial cartoons to newspapers in the state of Nebraska, almost exclusively.

Fell began as a high school art teacher and coach, spent several years as an art professor at Peru State College, and was editorial cartoonist for the Lincoln Journal from 1984 to 1992. Since then he has operated his own freelance cartoon business in Lincoln where he creates humorous illustrations for a wide variety of clients.

Fell’s editorial cartoons have won a number of awards and appear regularly in several national publications. He is in demand as a speaker and draws caricatures at conventions, trade shows and receptions. His editorial cartoons are syndicated throughout North America by Artizans Syndicate and worldwide by CartoonStock. He creates a weekly cartoon for the Nebraska Press Association which is distributed statewide.

Paul Fell has also produced a number of cartoon books over the years ranging from collections about Nebraska’s weather, communities, and people, to a collection of his editorial cartoons titled “Bipartison Efforts and Other Mutations”. Fell has also served for several years as a lecturer in Art at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and at Peru State College and Southeast Community College in Lincoln.

Paul Fell and his wife Arlene have served as the co-chairs of the National Alumni Association Board of Directors since its inception and both volunteer on campus in a variety of capacities including welcoming students and parents during Welcome Week/Moving Day, participating in events and more. Fell also served as the guest Artist in Residence for the School of Arts and Sciences in 2017.

Lori Broady (School of Education), Jeff Greenwald (School of Professional Studies) and Marilyn Schlake (School of Graduate Studies) were also recipients of the Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award.

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Larry Green receives Distinguished Service Award

Larry Green receives Distinguished Service Award MAY 6, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Larry Green was awarded the Distinguished Service award winner. Green was honored during Peru State's Spring Commencement on May 4. The Distinguished Service Award was established by the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) Board of Trustees. It authorizes each college to nominate a graduate or someone who has made significant contribution to the College or to an alumnus who has achieved distinction and recognition in his or her field. Green was nominated by President Dan Hanson and approved by the NSCS Board of Trustees. Hanson said, “I was privileged to notify Larry last fall that he was receiving this award, but, unfortunately, he passed away in January." Larry Green Hanson recognized members of Green’s family in attendance and presented Green's Distinguished Service Award to Green's sister and Peru State College faculty member, Dr. Judith Grotrian. Grotrian stated, “This college meant so much to Larry. He appreciated earning his business degree here and being a men’s basketball player during his time at Peru State.” She continued to say, “He valued education and wanted any student to have the opportunity to go to college. That is why he asked our parents, Jim and Mavis Green, several years ago if they would like to give a donation to the Peru State Foundation and have a scholarship in their name, the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship.” Grotrian concluded, “'Each life is a book – not to be read – but rather a story to be written.' Thank you, Larry, for sharing your story.” Dr. Judy Grotrian accepting the Distinguished Service Award on behalf of her brother, the late Larry Green. Green was an integral part of Peru State during his lifetime. He graduated from the college in 1971 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration was was on the basketball team. In 2002, he joined the Foundation Board of Directors. He served on the Foundation's Executive Committee from 2005 to 2008, and became the Chairman of the Foundation in 2015. Larry and his wife Sue made significant donations to the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship and to renovate the theater/performing arts center. The Green Family Auditorium in the newly renovated Performing Arts Center recognizes the contributions of Larry and many other members of the extended Green family. After Green graduated, he ascended the ranks of Constar International and became the Senior Vice President. Constar at the time was the largest provider of polyethylene terephthalate plastic containers in the world. He then moved on to become the President of Fortune 500 company, Ball Corporation. During his time there, the sales for the Ball Plastic Container Operations division rose from $300 million to $3 billion. The Green family, from left to right: Gene and Rita (Green) Neddenriep; Nancy (Green) Hawley; Mary Jane Green; Charles and Dr. Judy (Green) Grotrian; Sue Green; Dr. Sheri Grotrian with Ian Ryan; Michel and Jay Grotrian; and Mary Ellen (Green) Jennings. ###

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Matt Hill named 2019 Teaching Excellence Award winner

Matt Hill named 2019 Teaching Excellence Award winner MAY 7, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Dr. Matt Hill was named Peru State College’s 2019 Teaching Excellence Award winner. Hill was honored during the College’s commencement on May 4.

Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College, presented the award to Hill stating, “He has a passion for students and music. Hill holds students to a higher standard of excellence and assists them in reaching the goals he sets for the class.”

Hanson quoted a current student who wrote, “There are very few people who have a comparable passion for music and humans. When the two come together – like they do in his classes – it creates magic that I will never forget.”

Hill told the graduates, “I am sure the alumni office would love to hear from you as often as you want to reach out. More importantly, we expect to hear about you. We expect to hear from a mutual acquaintance that you held the door for them at the grocery store. We expect to hear from a nonprofit that a Peru State alum volunteered their time for a cause that is meaningful.

“You never know never which held door or volunteered hour might change your life’s trajectory for the better. Be mindful that every word said or left unsaid and every action take or left undone leaves an impression.”

Hill concluded, “It is time for you to share your knowledge, experience and love with the world.”

Dr. Matt Hill

Hill is an Assistant Professor of Music and the Director of Choral Activities at Peru State. He has been at the College since September 2014. In addition to directing the Women’s Choir and Concert Chorale, Hill teaches Music Theory, Choral Methods and Music History.

Hill is the founder and current Artistic and Executive Director of Sing Omaha, Inc. This organization offers ten choirs and two studio locations for private voice, piano and guitar lessons. Hill conducts the organization’s two adult choirs, and maintains an active roster of voice students at the studios.

He has also honored as both the Choral Director of the Year in 2018 and the Young Choral Director of the Year by the Nebraska chapter of the American Choral Directors Association.

Hill is published annually in the Nebraska Choral Directors journal, and in 2018, he was elected as Treasurer to a three-year term for the organization.

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Other on-campus duties include serving on the Teacher Education Committee, Chairman of the Assessment Committee, and Faculty Senate.

Dr. Hill earned his Master’s degree of Choral Conducting at Oklahoma State University in 2012 and recently completed his Doctorate of Choral Conducting at the University of Nebraska Lincoln in May, 2019.

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Peru State Performing Arts Center Grand Opening

Peru State Performing Arts Center Grand Opening MAY 7, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College held the Grand Opening for its newly renovated Performing Arts Center on May 3. The Grand Opening of the Performing Arts Center saw the cutting of the ribbon, a performance from members of the Peru State Music Family, and the Debut of the Phi Alpha Theta Oral History Documentary, "The Little School That Could." The Performing Arts Center was originally built in 1921 and the theatre retains the sweeping curves of the time period. The new addition includes a new main and second floor lobby, costume and props workshops, dressing rooms, a green room, new bathrooms and an extended stage. The renovations were made possible through funding by the Nebraska State Legislature and gifts from many alumni and friends of the College. At the Grand Opening, Peru State College and the Peru State College Foundation were able to recognize the contributions of these private donors. Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State College, spoke several times throughout the evening of his high regard for the work and gifts of so many people. His appreciation noted the support of the Nebraska State Legislature, including former District 1 Senator Dan Watermeier, and the gifts of many generous alumni and friends. Hanson also thanked the personnel at Peru State College and Nebraska State College System that worked on the renovation project. Todd Simpson, chief executive officer of the Peru State College Foundation, noted “Important projects like the renovation of the Performing Arts Center would not be possible without the dedication of Peru State’s loyal donors. They were the real stars of the Grand Opening!” More than 200 donors made gifts to Peru State College for the Performing Arts Center renovation. Cutting the ribbon at the Grand Opening. From left to right, former District 1 State Senator and current Public Service Commissioner Dan Watermeier; District 1 State Senator Julia Slama; Dr. Judith Grotrian, professor of business; Sue Green; Charles Grotrian; SaraBeth Donovan, chair of the Peru State College Foundation Board; Elaine Hanson, first lady of Peru State; Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State; Dr. Paul Turman, chancellor of the Nebraska State College System. Green Family Auditorium The Green Family Auditorium recognizes the support of the extended Green Family, the descendants of John and Ella Green. The idea for naming the auditorium or the Green family's commitment to education originated with Larry and Sue Green. Larry, a graduate of Brock High School and Peru State College (class of 1977), and a retired executive from Ball Corporation, served as the chair of the Peru State College Foundation Board of Directors until his passing January 2019. A plaque located in the first floor lobby shares the family's inspiration for seeking to name the auditorium for the Green Family. The following family members contributed to the Green Family Auditorium: Sue Green and her late husband, Larry; Mary Jane Green; Charles and Dr. Judy (Green) Grotrian; Jay and Michel Grotrian; Dr. Sheri Grotrian, John and Nancy (Green) Hawley, Mary Ellen (Green) Jennings; Craig Neddenriep; and Gene and Rita (Green) Neddenriep. Garth and Gloria Adams Campus Beautification

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In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary , Garth and Gloria (Bean) Adams made a generous gift to support campus beautification and a landscape screening project. As local residents, the Adams have a special interest in maintaining the beauty of campus. Their support allowed for additional campus beautification work to be completed, including a landscape screening project that extends the visually appealing design from Park Avenue along 5th Street. The Adams met at Peru State College. Growing up in Peru, Garth attended the campus school beginning in kindergarten, and then completed his education as a 1967 graduate of Peru State. He is one of a few people with the unique distinction of attending every year of school - from kindergarten through college - on the Campus of a Thousand Oaks. Their donation is recognized both on a plaque on the pergola in Sesquicentennial Plaza (adjacent to the Performing Arts Center) and on a second plaque on a brick pillar on 5th Street. Betty Teten Green Room In 2018, the Teten family made a generous gift in memory of Betty Jewel (Whipple) Teten to commemorate her love of education. The Performing Arts Center is an integral part of the School of Education's outreach into the community. Betty Teten was born in Nebraska City. She graduated from Nebraska City high School in 1951 and Peru State College in 1960 with a bachelor's degree in education. Teten taught in many schools before retiring in 1993. Betty Teten passed away in 2017. To honor her career as an educator, Betty's husband Eldon Teten (class of 1951) and their children made a gift to the College to name the new green room in her memory. Haws Family Lobby The second floor lobby is named for Butch and Dobey Haws, natives of Falls City, who became educators in the Lincoln area. Butch's knack for ingenuity, honed in industrial arts classes at Peru State (class of 1969), led him to a career in custom manufacturing. A plaque located in the second floor lobby highlights their special contribution to the Performing Arts Center, "The Haws Family Lobby recognizes the support of C.W. "Butch" and Dobey (Falter) Haws, their gratitude for education, and their appreciation of the arts in southeast Nebraska." Hoffman Piano Cindy (class of 1982) and Tim (class of 1984) met while they were both students at Peru State College. They own and operate a family business, Rixstine Recognition, in Lincoln. Their son, Justin Hoffman, is currently enrolled at Peru State as a music major with a focus on piano performance. The Hoffmans have remained active through the Lincoln alumni Chapter, the National Alumni Association Board, and as current members of the Peru State College Foundation Board of Directors. Their support for the Performing Arts Center is celebrated with a plaque inside the new grand piano which was purchased as part of the renovation project. Mainstreet Bank Lighting Booth Mainstreet Bank is Peru's hometown bank. Owned by the Douglas family, Mainstreet Bank has been a generous friend to Peru State College. The Douglas Entrance Plaza is named for Joyce and her late husband, Judson, who provided the lead gift for the Park Avenue improvement project. Mainstreet Bank also served as the lead sponsor for the College's Sesquicentennial commemorations in 2017. Judson Douglas was a member of the Peru State College Foundation Board of Directors for more than a decade. When he passed away, Joyce completed his term and has since been re-elected to her own three-year term. Joyce and her son, Justin, have served on committees to create and implement the College's six-year strategic plan. The gift from Mainstreet Bank to support the Performing Arts Center renovation is the latest example of their generous investments that are helping

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Peru State Performing Arts Center Grand Opening

to advance education and the mission of Peru State College. Artwork and the Sesquicentennial Plaza The Sesquicentennial Plaza was named to celebrate the College’s founding 150 years ago in 1867. The Plaza will host outdoor events and a Cat in the Hat bronze sculpture. The Cat in the Hat sculpture was donated by Dr. Daryl and Peggy Long in honor of the years of Dr. Seuss activities held on campus by Peru State education students. Alumni and friends of the College that donated to the Sesquicentennial Plaza were recognized with engraved paving stones in the Plaza. This donation program is still running and more information can be found at www.peru.edu/foundation/pavingstone. The Performing Arts Center also features two brick mural sculptures, Windows to the Past, sculpted by artist Jay Tschetter. One is of W.H. Hoyt and the other of Normal Hall (original building in the space now occupied by Hoyt Science Building). Tschetter wrote, "I am honored that we were chosen to do the artwork for the theatre building, am pleased with the results and how it fits into the building and that the themes represent the history." ###

Thomas Veleba contributed to this release.

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/performingartscentergrandopening.html

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Peru State’s online programs nationally ranked for ROI

Peru State’s online programs nationally ranked for ROI MAY 7, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College was listed 16th among the Top 50 online colleges for return on investment (ROI) according to College Consensus and its analysis of data from Payscale.com. Peru State College was the top ranked college listed in Nebraska.

CollegeConsensus.com writes, “Return on investment is an important way of thinking about a college degree, especially as student loan debt goes up and the job market becomes more competitive. A degree in something you love might be its own reward, but making a living from it is a measurable real-world reward.”

College Consensus continues, “The 50 Online Colleges with the Best ROI ranking uses Payscale College ROI Report data to rank colleges offering fully online and hybrid degree programs. Payscale’s formula for ROI is relatively simple, based on a formula which takes into account the cost of the degree, and the amount of income a graduate should make over what they would have made without the degree.”

The complete list can be viewed here: https://www.collegeconsensus.com/online/best-value-online-colleges/

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Thomas Veleba contributed to this release.

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Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/sonlineprogramsnationallyrankedforroi.html

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists MAY 10, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College announced the President's and Dean's List for the Spring 2019 semester on Friday, May 10. Students representing Nebraska, 34 other states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and 6 foreign countries were on the lists.To make the President’s List students must have a grade point average of 4.0 for the semester, have completed at least 12 graded credit hours during the past semester, have no incomplete grades for the semester and be degree seeking. To make the Dean’s List students must have a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester, have completed at least 12 graded credit hours during the past semester, have no incomplete grades for the semester and be degree seeking. Name

President's List

Seairla Diane Able

President's List

Dean's List

City

State

Lincoln

Misty Rose Ackland

Dean's List

Papillion

Morgan Leigh Albury

Dean's List

Peru

Jesse C Allen

Dean's List

Cook

Kristen Hope Allen

President's List

Robinson

Dyan Sue-Elin Alwin

President's List

Lincoln

Amanda Claire Anderson

President's List

Nebraska City

Jenna Lynn Arbogast

President's List

El Paso

Rebecca Lyn Archer

President's List

Nebraska City

Bailey Raeann Armbruster

President's List

Falls City

Sydney Jade Armbruster

President's List

Falls City

Ebenezer Amarkwei Ashong Taylor Paul Augsburger

Dean's List President's List

Accra El Paso

Hailey Heather Babish

Dean's List

Lemoyne

Kaitlyn Nicole Baker

Dean's List

Weeping Water

Jaxson B Balm

Dean's List

Auburn

Dannielle Jo Barkhurst

Dean's List

Louisville

Ryan James Barnes

Dean's List

Lincoln

Glenwood

Rebecca Lynn Barney

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

President's List

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Jacquelyn Elaine Beaugard

President's List

Omaha

Ashli Hope Becker

President's List

Yankton

Zachary Thomas Becker

President's List

Auburn

Remington Maxine Beckner

President's List

Morrill

Tampa

Dwight

Nebraska City

Dana Belser Catherine Ann Benes

Dean's List President's List

Mariah Michelle Bennett

Dean's List

Corrina Eliza Nicole Bentley

President's List

Omaha

Bailey Niccole Bindle

President's List

Falls City

Rebecca Sue Blue

President's List

Las Vegas

Sydney M Bogard

President's List

Mc Louth

Palmer

Wood River

Stacy Rose Bohlken Daniel Craig Boshart

Dean's List President's List

Hailey Marie Bouwens

Dean's List

Lincoln

Cierra Jaye Boyer

Dean's List

Bellevue

Pawnee City

Miranda JaeLynn Branek

President's List

Nicholas Brannon

Dean's List

Las Vegas

Emily Joan Bremer

Dean's List

Rock Port

Manhattan

John Edward Bresler, Jr

President's List

Hope Brewster

Dean's List

Lincoln

Trevor James Brockhaus

Dean's List

Bellevue

Omaha

Leah Katherine Brown

President's List

Molly Lucille Brown

Dean's List

Falls City

Sarah Jane Brown

Dean's List

Seward

Wichita

Vivian Louise Brown

President's List

Kelsey Dee Brundage

Dean's List

Juniata

Daspin Jayel Bruning

Dean's List

Everest

Grand Island

Bailey Lea Bryant

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

President's List

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Emily Jo Bryant

President's List

Union

Shannon Marie Buckminster

President's List

Nebraska City

Sarah Marguerite Budz

President's List

Omaha

Glenrock

Tyson James Buettgenback

Dean's List

Jenna Kim Burger

President's List

Sabetha

Dayana Elizabeth Camacho

President's List

Schuyler

Falls City

Sidney

Omaha

Imperial

Hailey Lynn Campbell McKailie Nicole Carnahan-Kuhns

Dean's List President's List

Keegan Ryan Case Dawn Marie Castle

Dean's List President's List

Joseph Phillip Cervantes

Dean's List

Wilmington

Asha Briana Christie

Dean's List

Papillion

Emily A Clark

President's List

Peru

Heather Marie Clements

President's List

Tecumseh

Seward

Mason Clobes

Dean's List

Austin Reed Closner

President's List

Lincoln

Russell Glen Coffey

President's List

York

Amanda C Cole

President's List

Peru

Rachael LuAnn Cole

President's List

Wymore

Rozlyn LeAnn Cole

President's List

Wymore

Cade Samuel Connell

Dean's List

Arnold

Jessie Connelly

Dean's List

Panama

Theresa Ruth Connelly

President's List

Auburn

Luis R Constantino

President's List

Varzea Grande

Ponca

Falls City

Hannah Marie Cook Bailey Rachelle Coonce

Dean's List President's List

Taylor Sophia Coonce

Dean's List

Falls City

Daisy Corrales

Dean's List

Abilene

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Ashley Kristine Crawford

President's List

Falls City

Melissa Crawford

President's List

Fairfax

Auburn

Marysville

Caitlyn Brea Crews Claire Elise Cudney

Dean's List President's List

Brittny Michelle Culling

Dean's List

Auburn

Callie Marie Davidson

Dean's List

North Platte

Madison Lee Davis

Dean's List

Hickman

Anthony Manuel De Abreu Fernandes

President's List

Caracas

Michael Lee Demers

President's List

Blair

Bailey Erika Dennis

President's List

Omaha

Franklin

Swanton

Abbigail Dorie Detlefsen Katlynn June Dewey

Dean's List President's List

Jasmine Amal Dia

Dean's List

Nebraska City

Michael Eugene Didrickson, Jr

Dean's List

Lincoln

Omaha

Dylan Scott Dittman

President's List

Robert Louis Dodes

Dean's List

Hebron

Samuel James Dolezal

Dean's List

Lincoln

Carter James Drake

Dean's List

Humboldt

Hannah Joy Drent

Dean's List

Beatrice

Bryan Noel Duncan

Dean's List

Seattle

Hamburg

Bryson Richard Duncan

President's List

Allison Elizabeth Dunn

Dean's List

Wymore

Carson Rae Ebeling

Dean's List

Diller

Odell

Imperial

Joslyn Nochole Edmond

President's List

Madison Faye Elliott

Dean's List

Lily Oriana Ellis

President's List

Lincoln

Joshua Peter Elmore

President's List

Hewitt

Spokane

Tonia Latitia Elmore

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

Dean's List

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Taylor Rene Eltiste

Dean's List

Nebraska City

Valerie Emerick

Dean's List

Peru

Uchechukwu Esther Enefazu-Ossai

President's List

Ayobo - Lagos State

Mikaila Jenae Engelken

President's List

Pawnee City

Kealyn Ann Ensminger

President's List

Homer

Natalie Essman

President's List

Eagle

Adrian Nichole Evans

Dean's List

New Palestine

Rachel Elizabeth Farmer

Dean's List

Graham

Catrina Royalle Faust

President's List

Omaha

Emily Elizabeth Fellin

President's List

Dakota City

Abbie Marie Ferguson

President's List

Nebraska City

Middle Village

Julian Anthony Fernandez

Dean's List

Obabawattage Swaranga Fernando

President's List

Ja-ela

Taylor Ann Finke

President's List

Battle Creek

Tanner John Fischer

President's List

Hartington

Alexis Cheyenne Louise Ford

Dean's List

Auburn

Sylvia Richelle Jewel Foust

Dean's List

Mound City

Auburn

Madison Lee Friesel

President's List

Kyle Nathaniel Francois

Dean's List

Nebraska City

Michelle Marie Garcia

Dean's List

Lincoln

Ashley Erin Gebhard

Dean's List

Grand Island

Mason Tanner Gee

Dean's List

Sterling

Taylor Anne Gerdes

President's List

Talmage

Tabitha Alaine Gibson

President's List

Watson

Dylan Stoney-Lee George

Dean's List

Beatrice

Christopher Ryan Giittinger

Dean's List

Nebraska City

Kaylee Chanae Gill

President's List

Allen

Jeannette Gillam

President's List

Eugene

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

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Hannah Jane Girard

Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

President's List

Peru

Ginny Lynn Gill

Dean's List

Fairbury

Joshua Lee Girard

Dean's List

Peru

Seward

Sara B Granfors

President's List

Hannah Kathryn Glaser

Dean's List

Papillion

Alexis Green

Dean's List

Greensboro

Hannah Grace Grell

Dean's List

Omaha

Lincoln

Katherine M Gropp

President's List

Armesha Sharday Griffin

Dean's List

Memphis

Brianna Lynn Gutierrez

Dean's List

Rock Port

Sacramento

Elkhorn

Graceville

Odell

Dawson

Kieu Thuy Ha

President's List

Parker Donly Gutschow Elizabeth Bailly Hall

Dean's List President's List

Kelsey Hajek Lindsay Dawn Harlow

Dean's List President's List

Okema Mary Rose Hale

Dean's List

Rock Port

Gage Liam Hansen

Dean's List

Omaha

Tyler Garrett Harms

Dean's List

Falls City

Nicolas Ethan Harris

Dean's List

Salt Lake City

Braden James Hawley

President's List

Springfield

Whitney Hawley

President's List

Springfield

Elkhorn

Jeffrey Hart

Dean's List

Brooke Corrinne Hays

President's List

Oxford

Alexandrea Rose Hazen

President's List

North Platte

Matthew Randal Hawkins

Dean's List

Tekamah

Lisa D Hay

Dean's List

Carter Lake

Rock Port

Auburn

Tristan Bryan Henagan Kelsi D Heard

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

President's List Dean's List

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Gaige Joseph Hegge

Dean's List

Wausa

Kendra Henderson

Dean's List

Lincoln

Samantha Krystal Hernandez

Dean's List

Columbus

Cade Michael Heywood

Dean's List

Peru

Kelsie Dawn Hinz

President's List

Beatrice

Alexous E Hof

President's List

Red Cloud

Sutherland

Dylan James Hiatt

Dean's List

Nicholas Randall Hohensee

President's List

Sutton

Jeremy Brett Holcombe

President's List

Beatrice

Darlene Quinonez Holguin

President's List

Anthony

Jouvurnen Gregorio Hinkert

Dean's List

Willemstad

Koner Joe Hogue

Dean's List

Falls City

Lewiston

Mound City

Cydney J Howell

President's List

Riley Dale Holstine

Dean's List

Joslynn Rose Hudson

President's List

Nebraska City

Brian Hula

President's List

Bellevue

Heather DeAnn Humphrey

President's List

Tyndall

Hannah Jo Holthaus

Dean's List

Seneca

Lauren Nicole Huber

Dean's List

Sabetha

DeMon Marquail Hyler

Dean's List

Kansas City

Riverton

Lincoln

Beatrice

Elkhorn

Andrea Marie Jackson

President's List

Samantha Ann Jablonski Ariason Miranda James

Dean's List President's List

Panashe Nigel Jacha

Dean's List

Lexi Christine Jasa

President's List

Steinauer

Yorgelys Johannibeth Jaspe

President's List

San Carlos

CO OH

Monica Renee Jackson

Dean's List

Cincinnati

Miss Nadja Janjevic

Dean's List

Podgorica

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Devyn Jule Jeffries

Dean's List

Bellevue

Bailey Ann Johnson

President's List

Johnson

Emma Cordelia Johnson

President's List

Omaha

Alexander Ethan Joe

Dean's List

Fairbury

Tiffany Suzan Johnson

Dean's List

Tabor

Watson

Auburn

Nebraska City

Dalton William Jones

President's List

Bobbie Lynn Jones Noah Alexander Kasbohm

Dean's List President's List

Harry Kanu

Dean's List

Dover

Dana Elizabeth Keedy

Dean's List

Wymore

Hannah Marie Kennell

Dean's List

Chadron

Spencer Eric Kerwin

Dean's List

Plattsmouth

Papillion

Blake Austin Kimball

President's List

Sloane Marie Killion

Dean's List

Sidney

Patrick Francis King

Dean's List

Fredericksburg

Yutan

Regan Brianna Kirby

President's List

Shea Alicea Kinnison

Dean's List

Nebraska City

Samantha Joy Knihal

Dean's List

Gretna

Jared Lee Koelzer

President's List

Corning

Sopha Kimberly Kongmanyvong

President's List

Tecumseh

Matthew Koch

Dean's List

Auburn

Natalie Rose Kreifels

Dean's List

Falls City

Morrill

Peru

Table Rock

Dunbar

Maggie Jeanette Kruse

President's List

Morgan Estelle Kroll Bailey A Kuhlmann

Dean's List President's List

Holden Bradley Kuehn

Dean's List

Michael L'Heureux

President's List

Nebraska City

Kasey Marie Lamborn

President's List

Lincoln

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Jacquelyn Marie Kuncl

Dean's List

Mullen

Chase William Latscha

Dean's List

Olathe

Bailey Nicole Lawson

Dean's List

Weeping Water

Lindsay Erin Lee

President's List

La Vista

Ronnice Rashay Lee

President's List

Washington

Theodore Lefler

President's List

Kearney

Kelsi Nicole Leininger

President's List

Shenandoah

Omaha

Tecumseh

Auburn

Columbus

Emily Patricia LeCleir Elly Christine Lempka

Dean's List President's List

Mitchell Grant Leininger Sheila Marie Lewis

Dean's List President's List

Mary Madison Lewis

Dean's List

Lincoln

Nathan Allen Liberty

Dean's List

Tecumseh

Kate Marie Lierz

President's List

Holton

Eric Lindquist

President's List

Brock

Henry Andrew Lickteig

Dean's List

Auburn

Debby Jean Linse

Dean's List

North Platte

Cynthia Lorena Louis-Bell

Dean's List

Stockton

Columbus

Alex Kevin Luchsinger

President's List

Caleb Joel Louthan

Dean's List

Nebraska City

Gavin Fillmore Maas

Dean's List

Glenwood

Dorchester

Camden

Marivelle Lorena Magana

President's List

Jamil B Maddred

Dean's List

Patrick Robert Malone

President's List

Ramona

LeAnn Jean Mandl

President's List

Stanton

Brett C Mann

President's List

Gothenburg

Kayla R Mann

President's List

Gothenburg

Bellevue

Hairl David Magee, II

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

Dean's List

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Austin F Martin

President's List

Salem

Mallory Rose Matthies

President's List

Omaha

Marshalltown

Sophia Helena Marks

Dean's List

Liam Allen McClarnon

President's List

Bellevue

Mrs Dolores McGargill

President's List

Auburn

Lincoln

Sterling

Marissa Bonita May Kaitlyn Rose McNeil

Dean's List President's List

Nicole Renee McMann

Dean's List

Auburn

Madison Ann McPhillips

Dean's List

Omaha

Deonte Dupre McReynolds

Dean's List

Chicago

Kelsie Jo Meier

Dean's List

Sidney

Eliana Mendez

Dean's List

Muskegon

Anna Marie Meyer

President's List

Atkinson

Bryan Scott Miller

President's List

Lincoln

Shelby Marie Milliken

Dean's List

Wahoo

Jessica LaVade Moore

Dean's List

Brock

Joshua Emmanuel Santiago Morales

President's List

Carolina

Jessica Renee Morrison

President's List

Fremont

Macayla Lynn Mucha

Dean's List

Nebraska City

Jaelynn Rose Muhr

Dean's List

Mitchell

Edwin E Muniz

Dean's List

Dorado

Abbegail Kaylynn Myers

Dean's List

Omaha

Kayla Michelle Myers

Dean's List

Sidney

Elizabeth Marie Nelson

Dean's List

Adams

Keegan RaeAnn Nelson

President's List

Essex

Treyten T Nelson

President's List

Lincoln

Abby A Newcomer

President's List

Bellevue

Wilber

Leah Lynn Nickel

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

Dean's List

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Julee Michelle Nicol

President's List

Riverton

Seth Mason Nitzel

President's List

Lincoln

Josie A. M. Nolte

President's List

Du Bois

Nicholas Nathan Novak

President's List

Dawson

Hannah Jean Oelling

President's List

Roca

Johnson

Norfolk

Emily A Oestmann Shianna Oestreich

Dean's List President's List

Mitchell Orr

Dean's List

Smithville

Erik Patrick Osmera

Dean's List

Wahoo

Savanna Marie Osthoff

Dean's List

Sabetha

Melissa Ottersberg

Dean's List

Beatrice

Kaytlin Painter

President's List

Lima

Madison Jo Panko

President's List

Cook

Jessica Lynn Parde

President's List

Beatrice

Blake Patrick Parker

President's List

Peru

James Alan Parks

Dean's List

Princeton

Savannah Joan Paugstat

Dean's List

Plattsmouth

Andrew M Pavel

President's List

Seward

Ashton J. Peiman

President's List

Lincoln

Jacob Daniel Peters

President's List

York

Blake David Petersen

Dean's List

Columbus

Taylor Danae Peterson

Dean's List

Blanchard

Shaun Patrick Petet

President's List

Beatrice

Rylee Erin Pieper

President's List

Western

Lincoln

Circleville

Tucker I Pinyan Justin Ross Pool

Dean's List President's List

Ronald Brian Pope

Dean's List

Blue Ridge

Riley Monroe Porter

Dean's List

Unadilla

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Katheryn Louise Potter

President's List

De Witt

Sarah Elizabeth Powers

President's List

Woods Cross

Verdon

Tecumseh

Austin Joseph Ramer Daisy Alejandra Ramirez

Dean's List President's List

Whitney Leigh Ramsey

Dean's List

Humboldt

Samantha Lynn Rannells

Dean's List

Glenwood

Taylor Lynn Ray

Dean's List

Lincoln

Travis Jeffrey Reed

Dean's List

Hickman

Sierra Marie Renner

President's List

Seneca

David John Reuter

President's List

Humboldt

York

Dunbar

Ashley Faye Reynolds Samantha Dawn Richardson

Dean's List President's List

Julaina Emilia Alexis Riege

Dean's List

Greenwood

Reannah Mae Rinchich

Dean's List

Syracuse

Cheyenne Robertson

Dean's List

Auburn

Tarkio

Prosser

Clay Center

Ogallala

Beattie

Katarina Marie Robertson

President's List

Kelsie Grace Robinson Haley Nicole Roemmich

Dean's List President's List

Mattea Raelynne Roland Elizabeth Ann Rombeck

Dean's List President's List

Austin Francisco Rosas

Dean's List

Peru

Destany Joslyn Ross, II

Dean's List

Gretna

Jordan Nicole Salas

Dean's List

Winfield

Sterling Walker Rupp

President's List

Grand Island

April Melissa Saathoff

President's List

Beatrice

Makalah Denise Scheele

Dean's List

Beatrice

Cameron Linn Schlender

Dean's List

Amherst

Lincoln

Joel Jeffrey Schindler

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

President's List

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Jolie Marcella Scott Shelby Colette Schneider

Dean's List President's List

Jansen

Sargent

Takiyah Shree Scott-Hamik

Dean's List

Wayne

Kylla Elizebeth Sharp

Dean's List

Omaha

Sedalia

Hannah Leigh Sexton

President's List

Kortnie Alashai Sheppard

Dean's List

York

Giovanna Carey Mendes E Silva

Dean's List

Taguatinga

Anjanae L Simms

Dean's List

Saint Louis

Cassidy Marie Simon

Dean's List

Wahoo

Bryanne Nichole Simonson

President's List

Weeping Water

Isaac James Simpson

President's List

Papillion

Melanie Ann Slama

President's List

Peru

Andrew James Smith

Dean's List

Auburn

Cheyenne Jeffries Smith

Dean's List

Steinauer

Seward

Kevin Tyler Smith

President's List

Kristin Norell Smith

Dean's List

Brownville

Melissa Ann Smith

Dean's List

Thedford

Erin Snyder

Dean's List

Omaha

Kimberly Ann Snyder

Dean's List

Syracuse

Destiny Patrice Soto

Dean's List

Papillion

Stephanie Lynn Sparling

Dean's List

Columbus

Brady Alexander Stephens

Dean's List

Council Bluffs

Valyn Leigh Sterns

Dean's List

Lincoln

Lyons

Seward

Sydney Janet Stevelinck

President's List

Briana Sue Steward Christopher Lyn Sticken

Dean's List

Rock Port

John Louis Stidd, III

Dean's List

Nebraska City

Dalen Jensen Stolen

Dean's List

Scottsbluff

https://www.peru.edu/news/2019/announcesspring2019presidentsanddeanslists.html

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Camarie Mae Stratman

Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

President's List

Hartington

Tanner Madison Stroup

Dean's List

Lincoln

Trey Lee Stutheit

Dean's List

Johnson

Eric Lynn Kalani Sundar

President's List

Kemmerer

Drew John Switzer

President's List

Casper

Lucretia Talley

President's List

Washington

Aliyah Michal Telpner

President's List

La Vista

Noah Charles Temme

Dean's List

Fairmont

Sierra Jean Thomas

Dean's List

Johnson

Mikaela Marie Thompson

Dean's List

Auburn

Shyanne Summer Thompson

Dean's List

Talmage

Taylor Jae Thompson

President's List

Norfolk

Michelle Thorne

President's List

Harlan

Ryan Alan Thorne

President's List

Harlan

Allison Claire Tichy

Dean's List

Bellevue

Steven Alan Tiedeman

Dean's List

Weston

Kendra Jaine Tiemeyer

Dean's List

Omaha

Jordyn Ashai Todd

President's List

Omaha

Maggie Mae Tomek

President's List

Table Rock

Nebraska City

Lina Fernanda Torres

Dean's List

Joshua Mason Traynor

President's List

Western

Isabelle Marie Vanderneck

President's List

Henderson

Gabriel John VanEngen

President's List

Sterling

Alyssa Raeann Vanosdall

Dean's List

Grand Island

Jakia Vaughn-Taylor

Dean's List

Omaha

Pawnee City

Thomas Dale Veleba

President's List

Rose Kelly Villeda

Dean's List

Fairbury

Quentin Lee Vrbka

Dean's List

Lincoln

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Mu Gay Wah

Dean's List

Lincoln

Takia Kineshia Walker

Dean's List

Enterprise

Katie Walmsley

President's List

Lincoln

Emily Anne Warden

President's List

Bellevue

Tyler Michael Warner

Dean's List

Auburn

Arianna Rae Waschkowski

Dean's List

Bellevue

Aubrey Anna Wattier

Dean's List

Raymond

Brealynn Elizabeth Wattier

Dean's List

Raymond

Jeremy M Weible

President's List

Omaha

Olivia Rose Welch

President's List

Park City

Elgin

Omaha

Baylee Jo Wemhoff Tyler James Wheelock

Dean's List President's List

Olivia Nicole White

Dean's List

Hamburg

Allison Marie Wieczorek

Dean's List

Yutan

Hayley Wilgers

Dean's List

Lincoln

Sterling

Kaleb J Williams

President's List

Rebecca Sue Williams

Dean's List

Sterling

Natasha Cherryl Wilson

Dean's List

Azle

April Witter

Dean's List

Grand Island

Brainard

Nyla Annette Witzel

President's List

Hunter Davis Wood

Dean's List

Gretna

Nicole Ami Wood

Dean's List

Lincoln

Bryanna Grace Woodard

President's List

Homer

Theresa Marie Woods

President's List

Bellevue

Journie LeAnn Woodward

President's List

Ord

Destiny C Worthey

President's List

Humboldt

Noah Matthew Wynn

Dean's List

Auburn

Ayla Ann Yates

Dean's List

Glenwood

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Peru State College announces Spring 2019 President's and Dean's Lists

Sydney Lyn Yost

Dean's List

Papillion

Arielle Tamara Young

Dean's List

Wilber

Megan Young

President's List

Omaha

Julia Zurek

President's List

Louisville

Wymore

Kiersten Joy Zvolanek

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Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

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Peru State hosts first new student orientation of summer

Peru State hosts first new student orientation of summer MAY 22, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - Almost 200 students, parents and other guests visited the Campus of a 1000 Oaks as part of their next step in the college admissions process. Peru State College expects to host hundreds more on campus throughout the summer. Cindy Cammack, director of admissions, said, "Orientation is an important first step for students making their transition from high school to college." "Students attending orientation have an opportunity to meet with other incoming students, meet their Top Cat who will be their Welcome Week leader, get their student ID, meet with an advisor and register for classes and learn how to access all online tools and resources that they need to get off to a great start at Peru State." Additional orientation sessions at Peru State will be held on June 7, June 21 and July 19 with reserved dates available in August. Students interested in attending Peru State should contact the Office of Admission at (402) 872-2221 or visit peru.edu/admissions.

Dr. Paul Hinrichs, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, advises a new student. Students attending orientation are benefiting from the new Success Award model. Students that qualify are guaranteed immediately upon admission a renewable tuition award worth thousands of dollars over the course of four years. The Success Award model provides more scholarships to more students attending Peru State. Dr. Jesse Dorman, vice president of enrollment management and student affairs, adds, “Peru State is proud to recognize the hard work of our students before they arrive on campus. Our research shows that a successful high school GPA correlates with success in college. To all of our Success Award winners, congratulations.” Peru State College is still offering these awards to incoming freshmen. To qualify, students must complete an application for admission, including submission of an official high school transcript, and an official ACT/SAT score. Orientation also gathered some of Peru State's first class of junior varsity athletes. Peru State will form junior varsity teams for baseball, men and women's basketball and softball for the first time in the fall of 2019. Wayne Albury, athletic director and head baseball coach at Peru State, said, "We had a great turnout of student-athletes and their parents. I am excited to see them on campus in August." Recruitment is still happening for junior varsity athletics. Interested student-athletes may contact the Office of Admissions or visit pscbobcats.com. New students work with members of the education faculty. ###

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Judy Grotrian presented Barb Lewellen Award by Student Senate

Judy Grotrian presented Barb Lewellen Award by Student Senate MAY 22, 2019 Dr. Judy Grotrian (right) receives the Barb Lewellen Award from Bailey Johnson ( Johnson, Neb.)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Dr. Judy Grotrian was presented the Barb Lewellen Award by the Student Senate. The Barb Lewellen Award honors an outstanding members of the Peru State College faculty or staff for distinguished work to better the lives of students and student life on campus. Grotrian said, "It is truly an honor to be the recipient of the Barb Lewellen Award for the 2018-2919 academic year. The

award signifies many exemplary qualities, and it is gratifying that the students recognized me as personifying someone who has a strong passion for my career, who illustrates a positive attitude with a solid work ethic, and who willingly takes time to listen to them and works hard to assist them to succeed."

Noah Harvey, president of the Student Senate, "Although all of our faculty, staff, and administration are worthy of winning this word. I personally cannot think of anyone better than Dr. G. She has been my go to since I transferred to Peru. She has helped me on setting up my graduation plan and there are numerous times that I just pop by to say hi. She is one of the most caring people I know she truly has the best interest of her students in mind not only for their four years in college but for many years after that." Grotrian joined the Peru State College faculty in 1998 and is a Professor of Business. She teaches Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Employee Training and Development, and Organizational Communication. Grotrian has served as the Contest Director for the Peru State College high school business contest and as the Interim Director for the Academic Resource Center. She was also the faculty representative for college athletics, academic adviser for the women’s basketball team and the women’s golf team. Following 21 years of teaching and service, Grotrian has announced her retirement from Peru State. Her official retirement date is in August. She was honored on April 18 at the Student Senate Banquet. ###

Thomas Veleba contributed to this release.

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

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Kayla Myers appointed to NSCS Board of Trustees

Kayla Myers appointed to NSCS Board of Trustees MAY 22, 2019 Kayla Myers

For Immediate Release: May 2, 2019 Contact: Judi Yorges, Director of External Relations and Communications 402.471.2505 | 402.770.6205 | jyorges@nscs.edu LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts has appointed Kayla Myers of Sidney, IA, to serve as a student representative for Peru State College on the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) Board of Trustees. She will serve during the 2019-2020 academic year. “The Board of Trustees welcomes the new Student Trustees, and looks forward to their insight and leadership they bring to the Board,” said Gary Bieganski, Chair of the NSCS Board of Trustees. Myers is a senior majoring in math and secondary math education and minoring in business administration and accounting. Myers is also pursuing an endorsement in coaching and is part of the honors program at Peru State College. She is involved in the Student Senate, Campus Activities Board, Peru Student Education Association, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Alpha Theta and is a peer tutor in mathematics. When discussing her appointment, Kayla stated, “I have always been passionate about Peru State College, and I want to do everything I can to help give a voice to the students on campus. I felt there was no better position for a student to contribute than to be a part of the Board of Trustees.” Myers is the daughter of Kenneth and Willo Myers of Sidney, Iowa. The NSCS Board of Trustees would also like to thank our outgoing Student Trustees Dawson Brunswick of Chadron State College and Camarie Stratman of Peru State College for the dedication and service to the Board of Trustees. Governor Ricketts also appointed Sam Klammer ( Juniata, Neb.) and Ashley VanMeeteren (Yankton, S.D.) as student representatives to the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees. ###

About the Nebraska State College System The Nebraska State College System serves nearly 9,000 students through three geographically diverse institutions. Combined, the three Colleges offer more than 200 degree, certificate and pre-professional programs that are accessible on the campuses, via the Internet and in several locations throughout the state. With more than 250 credentialed faculty members and 50,000 successful graduates, the Nebraska State College System provides significant human and intellectual capital that contributes to the current and future strength of the State of Nebraska. Note: This release was originally provided by the Nebraska State College System.

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010

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Peru State awards degrees to

Peru State awards 432 degrees in May MAY 28, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2019, 5:00 p.m., CDT Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State, College Marketing and, Communications, (402) 872-2429 Peru, Nebraska- Peru State College and its President, Dr. Dan Hanson, under the authority of the Nebraska State College System granted degrees to 432 graduates on Saturday, May 4, 2019. More than 3000 people attended the ceremony in the Al Wheeler Athletic Center. December 2018, May 2019 and August 2019 graduates were all eligible to walk at the May Commencement. Peru granted degrees in May to students from more than twenty states, five nations and Nebraska May 2018 Undergraduate Degrees Awarded Bachelor of Applied Science Megan Rae Behlen

Business Administration – Management

Seward

Tiffany Lynne Bellows

Business Administration – Management

Lincoln

Matthew James Collins

Business Administration – Management

Fairbury

Travis Michael Dudley

Business Administration – Management

Bellevue

Jason Alan Finch

Business Administration – Management

Neligh

Jason Lynn Gibson

Business Administration – Management

San Diego

Susan Izobel Scully House

Business Administration – Management

Bellevue

Jamil B. Maddred

Business Administration – Management

Camden

Aaron McVay

Business Administration – Management

La Habra

Kaytlin Painter

Business Administration – Management

Lima

Tracy Ryan Sachs

Business Administration – Management

Syracuse

Cody Jordan Warren

Business Administration – Management

Hamburg

Corbin Zachary Wavrunek

Business Administration – Management

Lincoln

James P. Wenzl

Business Administration – Management

Sterling

Bachelor of Arts Jacob Daniel Peters

History

York

Bachelor of Science

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Peru State awards degrees to

Kristen Hope Allen

Business Administration – Accounting/CPA

Robinson

Sydney Jade Armbruster

Disease and Human Health

Falls City

Ebenezer Amarkwei Ashong

Business Administration – Management

Colton John Audsley

Criminal Justice – Administration

Prescott

Taylor Paul Augsburger

Business Administration – Management

El Paso

Rebecca Lynn Barney

Major: Business Administration – Human Resources and Risk

Glenwood

Management Jacquelyn Elaine Beaugard

Computer Management Information Systems

Omaha

Mariah Michelle Bennett

Psychology

Nebraska City

Corrina Eliza Nicole Bentley

Psychology

Omaha

Stewart Michael Black

English

Nebraska City

Mary L. Blacketer

Business Administration – Accounting (CPA)

Business Administration – Management Computer Management Information Systems

Rebecca Sue Blue

Business Administration – Management

Norfolk

Hailey Marie Bouwens

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Lincoln

Psychology

Stephen Anthony Bowers, Jr

Psychology

LaVista

John Edward Bresler, Jr

Computer Management Information Systems

Omaha

Anne Marie Bryan

Psychology

Bellevue

Sarah Marguerite Budz

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Omaha

Miranda Lee Bush

K-12 Special Education

Papillion

Benjamin Taylor Carr

Business Administration – Management

Omaha

John L. Carroll

Business Administration – Management

Beatrice

Damian C. Causgrove

Mathematics Teaching

Nebraska City

Mathematics

Alyssa Marie Cline

Business Administration – Management

Pawnee City

Austin Reed Closner

Business Administration – Accounting

Waverly

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Rachael LuAnn Cole

Peru State awards degrees to

Business Administration – Accounting (CPA)

Wymore

Business Administration – Management Computer Management Information Systems

Austin Matthew Connot

Disease and Human Health

Allen

Hannah Marie Cook

Business Administration – Management

Ponca

Psychology Business Administration – Human Resources and Risk Management

Kody James Cooper

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Waverly

Linda Mae Creevan

Business Administration – Management

Blue Springs

Samantha Michelle Daake

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Beatrice

Psychology

Joseph Dalton

7-12 Special Education

Lincoln

Anthony Manuel De Abreu

Criminal Justice – Administration

Caracas

Jasmine Amal Dia

Disease and Human Health

Nebraska City

Natasha Dinally

Psychology

Brooklyn

Samuel James Dolezal

Social Science

Lincoln

Bryan Noel Duncan

Business Administration – Management

Seattle

Charles Daniel Dunn

Business Administration – Marketing

Falls City

Joshua Peter Elmore

Criminal Justice – Administration

Hewitt

Uchechukwu Esther Enefazu-

Business Administration – Accounting

Ayobo – Lagos

Fernandes

Ossai Obadawattage Swaranga

State Business Administration – Accounting

Ja-ela

Tanner John Fischer

Psychology

Hartington

Alexis Lynn Foyt

Criminal Justice – Administration

Nebraska City

Sharon Frahm

Criminal Justice – Administration

Bellevue

Andre Frazier

Psychology

Los Angeles

Richard Steven Fyock

Computer Management Information Systems

Oneill

Fernando

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Gianfranco Garlobo

Peru State awards degrees to

Business Administration – Accounting

Carolina

PRI

Business Administration – Marketing

Shawn Lee Gaskill

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Omaha

Briana Marie Genetti

Business Administration – Marketing

Lincoln

Alexis B. Graewe

Business Administration – Marketing

Lincoln

Alyssa Rose Grell

Language Arts Teaching

Omaha

Jeffrey Jaren Hackleman

Business Administration – Management

Papillion

Kelsey Jean Hajek

Psychology

Odell

Lindsay Dawn Harlow

Business Administration – Accounting (CPA)

Dawson

Business Administration – Management Computer Management Information Systems

Myles Hicks

Criminal Justice – Administration

Blue Springs

Angela Dorene Hilsabeck

Business Administration – Management

Lincoln

Alexous E. Hof

Business Administration – Marketing

Red Cloud

Nicholas Randall Hohensee

Biochemical Science

Sutton

Brooke Lora Holthaus

Sport and Exercise Science

Seneca

Heather DeAnn Humphrey

Business Administration – Management

Tyndall

Halley Dawn Hunter

Business Administration – Management

Rock Port

Nadja Janjevic

Business Administration – Management

Warren Bernard Johnson Jr

Business Administration – Marketing

Severn

Sloane Marie Killion

Art – Fine Arts

Sidney

Blake Austin Kimball

Business Administration – Management

Papillion

Dylan Wayne King

Major: Kinesiology

Vancouver

Hayden John Krautner

Major: Kinesiology

Midlothian

Chase William Latscha

Criminal Justice – Administration

Olathe

Dustin J Lawless

Business Administration – Management

Ravenna

Jacquelyn Marie Lechtenberg

Business Administration – Accounting

Lynch

Rachel Marie Loecker

Psychology

Hartington

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Peru State awards degrees to

Cole Anthony Luetkenhaus

Wildlife Ecology

Mead

Andrew James Mahan

Criminal Justice – Administration

PLattsmouth

Keenan Gonzalo Mancho

Psychology

Stockton

Brett Christopher Mann

Psychology

Gothenburg

Kayla R. Mann

Business Administration – Marketing

Gothenburg

Sophia Helena Marks

Mathematics

Salisbury

Jhessica Rayssa Rosa Martins

Biochemical Science

Uberllandia

Courtney Ann Mathewson

Art – Fine Arts

Summerfield

Frank Charles Matyja, Jr

Criminal Justice – Administration

Papillion

Liam Allen McClarnon

Business Administration – Management

Bellevue

Business Administration – Marketing Computer Management Information Systems

Jaceey Joan McCoy

Biological Science

Rock Port

Dolores McGargill

Business Administration – Accounting (CPA)

Auburn

Business Administration – Management Computer Management Information Systems

Brandon Patrick Meckem

Business Administration – Management

Schenectady

Jose Manuel Mendez

Major: Kinesiology

Pembroke Pines

Meghan Diane Meyer

Psychology

Lincoln

Hannah J. Mitchel

Criminal Justice – Law and Society

Union

Sarah Morales

Criminal Justice – Administration

Ogallala

Taylor Rae Moya

Psychology

Keenesburg

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Sergio Murteira

Computer Management Information Systems

Effort

Kendra Marie Frances Myers

Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3

Malvern

Justin William Naffziger

Social Science

Omaha

Caleb Allen Nelson

Business Administration – Accounting

Auburn

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Treyten Theron Nelson

Peru State awards degrees to

Business Administration – Accounting (CPA)

Lincoln

Business Administration – Management Computer Management Information Systems

Thomas William Newcombe

Business Administration – Management

Norfolk

William Gregory Orrender

Business Administration – Management

Van Buren

Erik Jordan Osborne

Major: Kinesiology

Pawnee City

James Alan Parks

Psychology

Princeton

Jonathan Andrew Paulson

Computer Management Information Systems

Sterling

Business Administration – Accounting

Ashton J Peiman

English

Lincoln

Tristan Sophia Petz

Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3

Beemer

Seth Lawrence Pinnow

Criminal Justice – Administration

Oklahoma City

Kelly J. Pittman

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Beatrice

Riley Monroe Porter

Psychology

Unadilla

Reece R. Post

Criminal Justice – Administration

Springfield

Daisy Alejandra Ramirez

Business Administration – Accounting

Tecumseh

Maygan Marie Ramsey

Elementary Education

Falls City

Taylor Lynn Ray

Business Administration – Accounting

Lincoln

Sierra Marie Renner

Psychology

Lincoln

Ashley Faye Reynolds

Psychology

York

Morgan Taylor Ritchie

Psychology

Lincoln

Cheyenne Robertson

Business Administration – Management

Auburn

Computer Management Information Systems

Linda Lucy Romero-Gutierrez

Middle Level Education

Lincoln

Destany Joslyn Ross

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Gretna

Dylan J. Rotert

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Lincoln

Sterling Walker Rupp

Major: Kinesiology

Grand island

Makayla A. Schippert

K-12 Special Education

Hickman

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Peru State awards degrees to

Julia Marie Schultheiss

Disease and Human Health

Pawnee City

Takiyah Shree Scott-Hamik

Criminal Justice – Law and Society

Wayne

Erin Eleanor Snyder

Criminal Justice – Law and Society

Omaha

Kimberly Ann Snyder

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Syracuse

Psychology

Stephanie Lynn Sparling

Business Administration – Accounting

Columbus

Isaiah R. Spears

Psychology

Bridgeton

Cassandra Ranee Spellmeyer

Criminal Justice – Administration

Alliance

Sydney Janet Stevelinck

Major: Kinesiology

Lyons

Christopher Lyn Sticken

Computer Management Information Systems

Rock Port

Camarie Mae Stratman

Psychology

Hartington

Tanner Madison Stroup

Business Administration – Management

Lincoln

Business Administration – Marketing

Emma Elise Thompson

Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3

Bellevue

Michelle Thorne

Business Administration – Management

Harlan

Steven A. Tiedeman

Psychology

Weston

Lina Fernanda Torres

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Nebraska City

Halsey Rose Volkmer

Biological Science

Nebraska City

Talaina Chay Wamsley

Social Science

Rock Port

Emily Rose Whipple

Middle Level Education

Lincoln

Rebecca Sue Williams

Disease and Human Health

Sterling

Joseph Edward Woelich

Psychology

Bellevue

Johnathon James Wood

Criminal Justice – Administration

Farragut

Delaney Jane Woodruff

Health and Physical Education K-12

Papillion

Journie LeAnn Woodward

Psychology

Ord

Jabe Jeffrey Wurtz

Social Science Teaching

Clarks

Marissa Jean Wusk

Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3

Adams

Logan Jean Zeleny

Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3

Fairmont

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Peru State awards degrees to

Master of Science in Education Erin Elizabeth Bailey

Curriculum and Instruction Kearney

Pamela Janine Conway

Curriculum and Instruction Bennington

Rachel Ann Eberly

Curriculum and Instruction Nebraska City NE

Abby Folck

Curriculum and Instruction Wausa

Hallie F. Gray

Curriculum and Instruction Arcadia

Jennifer Grace Haney

Curriculum and Instruction Omaha

Tabetha Jurgens

Curriculum and Instruction Beatrice

Laura Lynn Koenig

Curriculum and Instruction Beatrice

Jackson James Krejci

Curriculum and Instruction Lincoln

Logan Cole Landwehr

Curriculum and Instruction Nebraska City NE

Karrington Miles

Curriculum and Instruction Auburn

Dianna Kris Peller

Curriculum and Instruction Oakland

Kyle Peters

Curriculum and Instruction Kearney

Joshua G Pfeiffer

Curriculum and Instruction Sterling

Nanette MIchelle Reiman Curriculum and Instruction Hastings

Morgan Marie Schlautman Curriculum and Instruction David City

Sam Martin Schlautman

Curriculum and Instruction David City

Abby Michelle Schoch

Curriculum and Instruction Clarks

Rebecca Tierney

Curriculum and Instruction Omaha

Amy E. Tweed

Curriculum and Instruction Rapid City

Amanda Woods

Curriculum and Instruction Indianapolis IN

Master of Science in Organizational Management Diane Caldwell

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Katy

Rachel Scherbak Carmicheal Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Lincoln NE Darlene Jones-Greene

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Fontana CA

Britney Marie Meshke

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Norco CA

Myfanwy Smolsky

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Omaha NE

Scott Richard Walz

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development York

Venton Terrell Wilder

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Omaha NE

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Peru State selects Fresh Ideas as its new dining service provider

Peru State selects Fresh Ideas as its new dining service provider MAY 28, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2019 Contact: Nathan Fleischmann, Fresh Ideas, 573-445-4321, info@freshideasfood.com Food service management company to lead campus dining transformation Peru, Nebraska — Because of their ability to integrate creative solutions that resonate with students and campus leadership, Fresh Ideas has been selected by Peru State College as their new dining service provider. “Fresh Ideas’ commitment to engaging every student fits closely with Peru State’s vision for a transformative student experience,” said Dr. Jesse Dorman, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. Fresh Ideas is collaborating with this member of the Nebraska State College System to transform the dining experience. In the fall, campus guests will experience a newly renovated dining hall. Not only will the dining hall look completely different, but it will feature new action stations with menu items created by the on-site executive chef and the Fresh Ideas culinary team. Fresh Ideas knows what Gen Z craves, and showcases this in their ability to meet special dietary needs; as well as offering innovative technology solutions. “We’ll be letting students know they can replace their meal card and use our FreshX app,” said Jack Conley, Regional Director of Operations for Fresh Ideas. The Fresh Ideas mobile app lets dining guests connect their meal plan; where they can then check their balance, stay updated with the latest menu, and a lot more. Visitors to Peru State’s campus should also look for Fresh on Demand, a micro-market powered by technology and fully-stocked with fresh food 24/7. This modern kiosk will be an additional option for the campus community as well as the town of Peru. Fresh on Demand is perfect for guests who didn’t have time for breakfast or need more flexibility for the evening meal. “We believe that good food takes people on a journey and creates lasting relationships, which is a reflection of our new partnership with Peru State,” said John Laird, Vice President of Sales and Strategic Initiatives.id="attachment_15167" align="" width="260" The Fresh Ideas website provides options for ordering online. The FreshX App also allows students to pay with their phone. ###

Note: This release originally appeared at FreshIdeas.com About Fresh Ideas: Founded in 2000, and headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, Fresh Ideas believes that good food is a powerful thing. Fresh Ideas provides food service management solutions for K-12, higher education, senior living and commercial markets. They are recognized as one of the largest contract companies in the food service sector by Food Management, an authority on best practices, products and solutions in the industry.

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Danny Hayes appointed Chair of National ACJA-LAE Scholarship Committee

Danny Hayes appointed Chair of National ACJA-LAE Scholarship Committee MAY 29, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Danny Hayes, Instructor of Criminal Justice at Peru State College, was appointed Chair of the Scholarship Committee for the American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon (ACJA/LAE). He was also appointed to serve on the national organization's Communications Committee and the Conference Manual Revision Committee. Hayes continues to serve as the Vice President of Region 3. Region 3 includes Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North and South Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. He has held this position for four years. Hayes says his duties as VP are, "To fill in for the President should there be an absence and to perform duties as assigned. I am responsible for assisting the president in their duties and maintaining contact with the regional chapters including assisting any new chapters with getting started as needed." Dr. Greg Galardi, associate professor of business, said that having a faculty member connected like Hayes to the national organization is instrumental for the students to stay informed and learn about opportunities. Danny Hayes The Scholarship Committee sets standards and rules for competition and determination of the scholarship winners. As chair, Hayes will distribute the applications and determine the winners based on the members' recommendations. Hayes has been a part of the Scholarship and Communications committees for a few years. The Communications Committee assists the Regional Presidents to maintain contact with the chapters in their regions by offering assistance to low membership and inactive chapters. They help Regional Officers promote, foster, and encourage communication with colleges and universities within their regions who do not have active chapters, encouraging them to join ACJA/LAE. Hayes was also appointed to his first term on the Conference Manual Revision Committee. The ACJA/LAE holds a national conference and competition every year. ###

Thomas Veleba contributed to this release.

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Austin Guhde-Egger awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Freshman Scholarship

Austin Guhde-Egger awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Freshman Scholarship MAY 29, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Directer of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs and acting Dean of the School of Professional Studies at Peru State College, announced that Austin L. Guhde-Egger has been awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Freshman Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. The Green Freshman Scholarship is awarded to incoming students planning to major in business administration with an ACT score of 20 or higher. The scholarship recipient is also encouraged to join and participate in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), a collegiate business student organization. First preference is given to applicants from Auburn and Johnson with secondary preference for southeast Nebraska students and the surrounding areas of Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Guhde-Egger is from Auburn and attended Johnson-Brock Public Schools. Borchers writes, “The Green Family Scholarship assists in attracting the area’s brightest business students to Peru State and encourages them to become involved in our nationally-recognized chapter of PBL.” “The College appreciates the Green Family’s ongoing impact on current and future generations of Bobcats.” Guhde-Egger's parents are Sandra Guhde-Egger and Nick Egger. ###

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12/12/23, 8:47 AM

John and Bea Patterson Collection on display at Peru State College

John and Bea Patterson Collection on display at Peru State College MAY 29, 2019 From the Collection, by Peru State’s Jaimie Reichart from 1991.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – The John and Bea Patterson Collection is on display in the Peru State College Art Gallery throughout the summer. The Collection of fine art by Peru State College faculty and alumni includes the the works of many artists including Bea Patterson, Terry Van Gundy, Dr. Leland “Shorty” Sherwood and Ken Anderson. John and Bea Patterson are both alumni of Peru State and longtime supporters of the College and the Peru community. Their collection of artwork grew from their own love of art and an interest in supporting Peru State’s artists. The Patterson Collection will be on display in the Art Gallery through September 6, 2019. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. The Collection may also be viewed by appointment by contacting Susan Moore at smoore@peru.edu. The Peru State Art Gallery will host a reception with John and Bea Patterson on August 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. ###

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Kelsi Leininger awarded James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship

Kelsi Leininger awarded James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship MAY 29, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Directer of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs and acting Dean of the School of Professional Studies at Peru State College, announced that Kelsi Leininger has been awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. The Green Scholarship is awarded to sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in business administration with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. The upperclassmen scholarship seeks to reward membership and participation in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), a collegiate business student organization. First preference is given to applicants from Auburn and Johnson with secondary preference for southeast Nebraska students and the surrounding areas of Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Leininger is from Essex, Iowa. Borchers writes, “Financial assistance continues to be important for students beyond their freshman year. The Green Family’s generous support of Peru State students is an important factor in the ongoing success of our business majors – both academically and in activities like Phi Beta Lambda.” Leininger spends her time on campus at Peru State as a member in Phi Alpha Theta, Peru Christian Student Fellowship and the Peru Catholic Club. Starting next year, she intends on joining Phi Beta Lambda as she realized business is her passion. Her parents are John and Kim Leininger. ###

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12/12/23, 8:50 AM

Mia King, Charles Kosmicki and Kylee Combs named winners at Peru State’s third Annual Art Day.

Mia King, Charles Kosmicki and Kylee Combs named winners at Peru State’s third Annual Art Day. MAY 29, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Mia King, Charles Kosmicki and Kylee Combs took home the top three prizes at Peru State Colleges third annual Art Day. The winners participated in a juried exhibition hung in the Peru State College Art Gallery.

For the exhibition, they were able to submit 3 pieces of artwork into the categories of drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, photography, and 3D (sculptures and ceramics). The competition was judged by nationally recognized cartoonist and former art faculty member, Paul Fell; Susan Moore, professor of fine art professor; and Miranda Pollock, professor of graphic design.

Susan Moore said, “Spring 2019 Art Day was a great success! Thanks to the hard work and involvement from our team of Art majors, Paul Fell and Logan Merz. This was a thrill to be involved in and wonderful opportunity to meet and work with some of our incoming art students. This was so much fun; I eagerly look forward to our next Art Day and the new workshops and new faces to come!”

The exhibition granted three scholarships for the winners. Third place receives a $1,500 scholarship, second receives a $2,000 scholarship and first receives a scholarship for 1/2 tuition.

Kylee Combs of Southern Public Schools in Wymore, Nebraska won third place.

Kylee Combs

Charles Kosmicki of Grand Island Northwest High School won second place.

Charles Kosmicki

Mia King of Platteview High School won first place.

Mia King

Students from area high schools participated in workshops covering printmaking, 3D design, graphic design, and cartooning. Teachers participated in a professional workshop with instructional input, guided and independent practice; teacher-lead round-table for addressing standards, curriculum innovations, and assessment approaches.

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Mia King, Charles Kosmicki and Kylee Combs named winners at Peru State’s third Annual Art Day.

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12/12/23, 8:51 AM

Noah Wynn awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship

Noah Wynn awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship MAY 29, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Directer of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs and acting Dean of the School of Professional Studies at Peru State College, announced that Noah Wynn has been awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. The Green Scholarship is awarded to sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in business administration with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. The upperclassmen scholarship seeks to reward membership and participation in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), a collegiate business student organization. First preference is given to applicants from Auburn and Johnson with secondary preference for southeast Nebraska students and the surrounding areas of Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Wynn is from Auburn. Borchers writes, “Financial assistance continues to be important for students beyond their freshman year. The Green Family’s generous support of Peru State students is an important factor in the ongoing success of our business majors – both academically and in activities like Phi Beta Lambda.” Wynn is heavily involved in Student Senate and PBL on campus. In Student Senate, he was the Sergeant-at-Arms and has been awarded PBLer for the month of November. He also spends time working in the Residence/Student Life office as a work-study student. Wynn's parents are Troy and Amy Wynn. ###

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Tyler Harms awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship

Tyler Harms awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship MAY 29, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Directer of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs and acting Dean of the School of Professional Studies at Peru State College, announced that Tyler Harms has been awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. The Green Scholarship is awarded to sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in business administration with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. The upperclassmen scholarship seeks to reward membership and participation in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), a collegiate business student organization. First preference is given to applicants from Auburn and Johnson with secondary preference for southeast Nebraska students and the surrounding areas of Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Harms is from Falls City, Neb. Borchers writes, “Financial assistance continues to be important for students beyond their freshman year. The Green Family’s generous support of Peru State students is an important factor in the ongoing success of our business majors – both academically and in activities like Phi Beta Lambda.” On campus, Harms is involved in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), Student Senate, American Red Cross Club, and he was selected to be a Resident Assistant for the upcoming year. Harms was the Public Relations Secretary for Student Senate and was elected to be President for the upcoming year. He also works at the Business Office as a work-study student and has given his time to work at the Feeding 44 events on campus. Harms's parents are Susie Kreifels and Thad Harms. ###

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12/12/23, 8:39 AM

American Red Cross will host Blood Drive at Peru State on June 25

American Red Cross will host Blood Drive at Peru State on June 25 MAY 31, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on the Peru State Campus on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The drive will be held in the Live Oak Room found in the Student Center. Red Cross says, "The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime." To schedule an appointment to give, please contact Thomas Veleba at (402) 852-6063 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter PSC to schedule an appointment. Walk-in appointments will also be accepted. ###

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12/12/23, 8:54 AM

Phi Epsilon Kappa chapter presented Thomas Ediger Award

Phi Epsilon Kappa chapter presented Thomas Ediger Award MAY 31, 2019

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Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College’s chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa was presented the Thomas Ediger Award by the Student Senate. The Thomas Ediger Award is designed to honor an outstanding club or organization who has shown service above and beyond to the campus and its surrounding community.

Bailey Kuhlman, president of Phi Epsilon Kappa, said, “When Phi Epsilon Kappa won the Thomas Ediger award, it was a true honor. It showed people on campus and around the community that Phi Epsilon Kappa does more than just workout together.”

Dr. Kyle Ryan, professor of kinesiology and PEK’s advisor, adds, “I’m incredibly proud of the members of Phi Epsilon Kappa as well as all those that take part in the activities that the club has to offer. Phi Epsilon Kappa strives to offer services to Peru State College students, faculty, staff, as well as members from the surrounding community, that would otherwise not be offered by the College.”

He continues, “I believe that the club serves to raise awareness of the sacrifice paid by those who protect this country and its way of life.”

Phi Epsilon Kappa is a national professional fraternity for persons engaged in or pursuing careers in physical education, health, recreation, dance, human performance, exercise science, sports medicine and sports management.

Phi Epsilon Kappa leads regular High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts and Women’s Only Weights (WOW). WOW was created close to a decade ago as a place where women can work out without worrying about being judged or feeling intimidated.

The student group hosted special workouts throughout the year to commemorate or recognize special events like September 11 and Veteran’s Day. PEK also sponsored “24 Hours for Tesla,” a fundraiser for a Peru State alum with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease). The event raised $3,800 for Tesla and her husband. The couple used the funds to make their home wheelchair accessible.

Phi Epsilon Kappa was honored on April 18th at the Student Senate Banquet.

Bailey Kuhlman (Table Rock, Neb.) accepts the award from Noah Wynn (Auburn, Neb.).

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12/12/23, 8:58 AM

Stigge, Cielocha and Herron elected officers of Southwestern Association of Parasitologists

Stigge, Cielocha and Herron elected officers of Southwestern Association of Parasitologists MAY 31, 2019

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Lake Texoma, Oklahoma – At the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Parasitologists, three Peru State College alumni, Dr. Heather Stigge, Dr. Joanna Cielocha and Dr. Autumn Smith-Herron, were elected officers of the organization. Stigge was elected President, Ceilocha was elected President-Elect, and Smith-Herron was elected Secretary-Treasurer.

The Southwestern Association of Parasitologists describes its mission as, “. . . the advancement of the disciplines of parasitology, promotion of parasitological research and teaching, provide for informal discussion of research and teaching in parasitology, and fellowship among workers in parasitology and allied fields.”

According to the Associatoin’s constitution, the offices of President-Elect and Secretary-Treasurer are chosen by a simple majority of members. The President-Elect becomes President at the end of the position’s term.

The 52nd Annual Meeting of SWAP was held in April at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station (UOBS) located at Lake Texoma, Kingston, Oklahoma. In addition to election of officers, there was a competition for best oral presentations by students in the field of parasitology.

From left to right: Dr. Autumn Smith-Herron, Dr. Heather Stigge, Dr. Kirsten Jensen, and Dr. Joanna Cielocha.

Stigge is currently an assistant professor of biology at the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. She received a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences from Peru State College in 2008. She went on to earn a master’s in biology from Sam Houston State University and a Ph.D. in zoology parasitology from Oklahoma State University.

Cielocha is currently an assistant professor of biology at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri and is a former assistant professor of biology at Peru State. She received her bachelor’s in natural science from Peru State College in 2006. She also earned a master’s in biological sciences from Sam Houston State University and a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Kansas. Her research interests focus on the discovery of diversity and evolutionary relationships of parasites. And more specifically tapeworms which parasitize sharks and rays.

Smith-Herron is currently a research scientist and adjunct professor at Sam Houston State University and campus director at the Texas Invasive Species Institute. She received her bachelor’s in biological science from Peru State in 2002. She later received her master’s in biological science from Sam Houston State University and a Ph.D. in wildlife science from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. SmithHerron specializes in host/parasite ecology as well as the epidemiology of parasitic diseases transmitted from introduced to native species.

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Stigge, Cielocha and Herron elected officers of Southwestern Association of Parasitologists

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12/12/23, 8:38 AM

Peru State alum, Becky Liston, named Teacher of the Year twice in 2019

Peru State alum, Becky Liston, named Teacher of the Year twice in 2019 JUN 10, 2019

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Council Bluffs, Iowa – Kindergarten teacher Becky Liston received some extra affirmation this spring when she was named Teacher of the Year locally and nationally. She teaches at Edison Elementary School in the Council Bluffs Community School District. Previously, Liston taught in Nebraska City. Liston is an alum of Peru State College’s Master of Education program in Curriculum and Instruction. Teacher of the Year – Council Bluffs Community School District The Daily NonPareill reports that Liston was named Teacher of the Year by the Council Bluffs Community School District. The award came with $500 from the Council Bluffs Schools Foundation and a candy bouquet Jill Schatz Teacher of the Year – Book Trust The Daily NonPareil also reports that Liston was awarded the 2019 Schatz Teacher of the Year from Book Trust. Book Trust is a national early literacy organization. With Book Trust and United Way of the Midlands, students in kindergarten through third grade at Edison Elementary get to pick $7 worth of books each month from the Scholastic catalog. Sara Pruss, instructional coach in literacy and Book Trust manager for Council Bluffs Schools, explained why she nominated Liston to The Daily NonPareil, “Becky does a fantastic job of helping students choose books for their own reasons, because she believes in the research that when children choose what they read, they are more likely to read.” Liston told the Omaha World-Herald about the program in January, “I’ve had parents say in the past, ‘We can’t read 10 books, because we don’t have 10 books at home,’ and this gives them more books to read.”

“If you can generate a love of reading when they’re young, they’re going to continue when they’re older,” she said. “We’re just inspiring readers — inspiring lifelong readers, we hope.”

“Becky, more than any teacher I’ve met in my 16 years of teaching, encourages reading at home. Becky’s love for the celebration of reading (is unmatched). Her social media posts, parent-teacher conferences and invitations to parents to come into the classroom support parents’ efforts.”

BookTrust.org writes, “Since 2001, Book Trust has been transforming the lives of thousands of low income students every month, by empowering them to choose, own, and love their own books. Teacher-led and student-driven, Book Trust’s program helps kids get in their daily reading practice and build a culture of literacy in the classroom and at home.”

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Peru State tops most affordable list of online Nebraska colleges for second year

Peru State tops most affordable list of online Nebraska colleges for second year JUN 10, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State was named the most affordable online college in Nebraska for the second year in a row by OnlineColleges.net. The list ranked ten four-year colleges and universities in Nebraska. Jason Hogue, director of marketing and communications at Peru State College, said, "Peru State is honored by the continued national recognition of its value and affordability. The College is proud to offer students quality education for a great price." OnlineColleges.net writes, "Our list of the most affordable online colleges in Nebraska is based on in-state yearly tuition, or annual tuition rates if a school does not differentiate between in-state and out-of-state students." “The online schools in Nebraska with the lowest tuition are ranked highest, providing prospective students with a true list of the most affordable online colleges in their state.” See more here: https://www.onlinecolleges.net/nebraska/ ###

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12/12/23, 8:47 AM

Kayla Myers awarded Scroll of Service at Peru State

Kayla Myers awarded Scroll of Service at Peru State JUN 10, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Kayla Myers of Sidney, Iowa, was awarded the Scroll of Service by the Peru State College Student Senate. The Scroll of Service is the highest non-academic award presented to a student at Peru State College.

Myers said, “I am very honored to have been even nominated for The Scroll of Service Award, but to receive the award is very humbling. Many great student leaders were also nominated for the award, and my hope is that the award will continue in the recognition of student leaders who dedicate so much time and energy into making Peru State a great campus and community.”

The Scroll of Service Award is designed to honor a full-time Peru State student for dedication and service to the student body and College. Nominations for the award can be made by any Peru State student, member of the faculty or staff.

Trey Nelson (Lincoln, Neb.), former president of the Student Senate, adds, “Kayla’s involvement and impact can be seen and felt throughout campus. Kayla can be seen in the student involvement office at all hours of the day. Nearly every student in a student organization knows Kayla by name due to her relentless work across the multitude of organizations she is a part of. Kayla is driven by the students at Peru State College and works endlessly to serve the community.”

Myers is a senior majoring in math and secondary math education and minoring in business administration and accounting. Myers is also pursuing an endorsement in coaching and is part of the honors program at Peru State College.

Myers is involved on campus in Student Senate, Campus Activities Board, Peru Student Education Association, Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Alpha Theta. She also serves as a peer tutor in mathematics.

Myers was recently appointed as student trustee to the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees by Governor Pete Ricketts. Myers will serve as a student trustee through the spring of 2020.

Myers was honored with the Scroll of Service Award on April 18th at the Student Senate Banquet.

Kayla Myers (right) is presented the Scroll of Service Award by Reannah Rinchich of Nebraska City, Nebraska.

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Assistant Professor of Art at Peru State College displays art show at the Warren Cultural Center

Assistant Professor of Art at Peru State College displays art show at the Warren Cultural Center JUN 10, 2019

Greenfield, Iowa – Susan Moore, the Assistant Professor of Art at Peru State College, is opening an art show at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield, IA. The show will feature her realistic paintings of “yummy, decadent food.”

The show runs until June 27. The Lobby Gallery is free and open to the public Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and during Warren Cultural Center events.

Moore commented, “I am excited to share my works in the beautiful gallery of the newly remodeled opera house of Greenfield, IA. This show holds some of my most recent works, some of which have never shown before. I am grateful for this wonderful opportunity and the incredible staff of the Warren Cultural Center.”

Moore has held many exhibitions across the US and has participated in an international exchange program with China. She has also served as a juror for the Madison County Fair and has showroom management experience.

Her areas of interest include painting, drawing, mixed media, and photography. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Iowa State University and her MFA from the University of North Texas.

Moore joined Peru State College in 2018.

Susan Moore’s Egg on Top.

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12/12/23, 8:59 AM

17 Peru State students win chance to compete at National Leadership Conference

17 Peru State students win chance to compete at National Leadership Conference JUN 10, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Seventeen Phi Beta Lambda students from Peru State College have earned the chance to compete at the national level during the organization's National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Peru State's PBL Chapter brought home more than 75 awards from the state-level competition, however the qualified competitors could only choose two events each to compete in at the national level. Dr. Sheri Grotrian, professor of business and Peru State’s PBL advisor, says, "It’s been another fantastic year of getting new students involved and mentored by students who have participated for multiple years. Our PBL group continues to become very tight-knit, collaborative and supportive." She concludes, "I’m excited to see how our students perform in San Antonio this summer. There is definitely potential for some national awards." The National Leadership Conference also encourages attending students to network, develop leadership skills, and visit exhibitors and vendors. Students share their successes and learn new ideas about shaping their future careers through workshops. Peru State's national competitors: Ashli Becker (Yankton, SD) – Integrated Marketing Campaign Team & Marketing Analysis and Decision Making Team Rachael Cole (Wymore, NE) – Forensic Accounting Team, Computer Applications & Local Chapter Annual Business Report Rozlyn Cole (Wymore, NE) – Parliamentary Procedure Team & Integrated Marketing Campaign Team Hannah Cook (Ponca, NE) – Retail Management & Information Management Sara Granfors (Seward, NE) – Emerging Business Issues Team & Information Management Lindsay Harlow (Dawson, NE) – Forensic Accounting Team & Information Management Tyler Harms (Falls City, NE) – Parliamentary Procedure Team & Financial Analysis and Decision Making Team Velma Hauck (Fremont, NE) – Marketing Analysis and Decision Making Team & Management Analysis and Decision Making Team Brooke Hays (Oxford, NE) – Parliamentary Procedure Team & Forensic Accounting Team Brenda Lutz (Rock Port, MO) – Future Business Educator & Global Analysis and Decision Making Liam McClarnon (Bellevue, NE) – Programming Concepts & Cyber Security Dolores McGargill (Auburn, NE) – Human Resource Management & Hospitality Management

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17 Peru State students win chance to compete at National Leadership Conference

Trey Nelson (Lincoln, NE) – Future Business Executive & Parliamentary Procedure Team Tristen Nelson (Lincoln, NE) – Human Resource Management & Parliamentary Procedure Team Emily Oestmann ( Johnson, NE) – Business Communications & Emerging Business Issues Team Nancy Ramirez (Tecumseh, NE) - Marketing Analysis and Decision Making Team & Management Analysis and Decision Making Team Noah Wynn (Auburn, NE) – Financial Analysis and Decision Making Team & Sports Management and Marketing ###

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Peru State College Signs Transfer Agreement with Highland Community College

Peru State College Signs Transfer Agreement with Highland Community College JUN 21, 2019

Peru, Nebraska —Peru State College recently signed a transfer agreement with Highland Community College in Northeast Kansas to facilitate the transfer of HCC graduates to Peru State.

“With this agreement, Highland graduates with associate degrees will not have to take additional general studies courses at Peru State College,” said Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Peru State College.

“The agreement further strengthens the strong relationship between the two colleges to serve students who wish to transfer.”

“Highland Community College is so appreciative of Peru State College’s efforts to ease the transfer student transition,” said Dr. Erin Shaw, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Highland Community College.

“We are happy to update our articulation agreement and continue partnering with Peru State to best serve the students in our region.”

Scholarships are available for transfer students seeking to attend Peru State College. Inquire today at www.peru.edu or call the Office of Admission at (402) 872-2221 to learn more.

Nestled in the historic hills of the Missouri River, the “Campus of a Thousand Oaks” is Nebraska’s oldest college and celebrated its sesquicentennial anniversary in 2017. Peru State College’s constant commitment to academic excellence has resulted in a unique and innovative mix of online, traditional, undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Peru State College Signs Transfer Agreement with Iowa Western Community College

Peru State College Signs Transfer Agreement with Iowa Western Community College JUN 21, 2019

Peru, Nebraska —Peru State College recently signed a transfer agreement with Iowa Western Community College to facilitate the transfer of IWCC graduates to Peru State.

“With this agreement, graduates with associate degrees will not have to take additional general studies courses at Peru State College,” said Dr. Tim Borchers, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Peru State College.

“The agreement further strengthens the strong relationship between the two colleges to serve students who wish to transfer.”

“IWCC is very excited about the additional opportunities the agreement with Peru State provides our students. Peru State works diligently to provide a very strong transfer program for our students and maintains their website to keep all current course equivalencies posted,” said Dr. Marjorie Welch, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Iowa Western Community College.

“The partnership between Iowa Western Community College and Peru State will be very beneficial to students pursuing their college degree.”

Scholarships are available for transfer students seeking to attend Peru State College. Inquire today at www.peru.edu or call the Office of Admission at (402) 872-2221 to learn more.

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Peru State Phi Beta Lambda Chapter brings home 15 national trophies

Peru State Phi Beta Lambda Chapter brings home 15 national trophies JUL 5, 2019

San Antonio, Texas – The Peru State Phi Beta Lambda chapter brought home 15 national awards including 13 top ten trophies. Of the 17 students representing Peru State, 16 placed in the top ten. More than 1,300 of America’s best and brightest college students traveled to Texas to “Create. Lead. Inspire” as they competed for the opportunity to win more than $110,000 in cash awards. This year’s National Leadership Conference took place in San Antonio from June 24–27. These highly competitive students from all over the United States took part in 60 different business and business-related events. In order to make it to the national conference, participants must first receive a first, second, or third in their event at the state level. First Place - Tristen Nelson (Lincoln) – Human Resource Management The Human Resources Management competition included both a 60-minute objective test and an interactive presentation based on a case study. The case study included training, staffing, benefits, labor relations, and government regulations. Test topics included Employee Compensation and Benefits; Governmental Regulations and Issues (discrimination laws, federal labor acts); Human Resource Planning (mission, vision, internal/external issues, future needs); Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining (union management relations, employee rights, negotiating contracts); Performance Management; Staff (recruitment, selection, careers, EOE delivery); and Training and Development (performance management, safety, quality improvement, health). Second Place - Brenda Lutz (Rock Port, Mo.) – Future Business Educator The Future Business Educator competition required material submission at the conference, a preliminary interview, and a final interview. This year participants created a unit plan for a high school economics course. The plan included a pre-assessment, assessments, activities, and other ancillary materials as needed. The assessments were original in nature and not copied from published textbook materials. Second Place - Sara Granfors (Fremont) and Emily Oestmann ( Johnson) - Emerging Business Issues The Emerging Business Issues provides PBL members with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in researching and presenting an emerging business issue. In addition to learning research skills, participants develop speaking ability and poise through oral presentation. This year’s presentation topic was “The perception that consumers expect businesses to focus on preserving our natural environment in conjunction with maintaining profits is a point of view repeatedly presented. Be prepared to argue the perspective that businesses should be expected to uphold the promise of people, planet, profit and purpose. Also, be prepared to argue the perspective that businesses should not be expected to uphold the promise of people, planet, profit and purpose together.” Third Place - Dolores McGargill (Auburn) – Human Resources Management The Human Resources Management competition included both a 60-minute objective test and an interactive presentation based on a case study. The case study may include training, staffing, benefits, labor relations, and government regulations. Test topics included Employee Compensation and Benefits; Governmental Regulations and Issues (discrimination laws, federal labor acts); Human Resource Planning (mission, vision, internal/external issues, future needs); Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining (union management relations, employee rights, negotiating contracts); Performance Management; Staff (recruitment, selection, careers, EOE delivery); and Training and Development (performance management, safety, quality improvement, health).

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Third Place - Trey Nelson (Lincoln) – Future Business Executive This event recognizes PBL members who have demonstrated leadership qualities and evidence of knowledge and skills essential for successful careers in business. A 60-minute objective test of competencies included the topics of Management; Accounting; Business Law; Economics; Finance; Marketing; Technology Concepts; Organizational Behavior & Leadership; Business Strategy; Communication Techniques; and Global Business. The competition also required submission of a cover letter and resume before participating in multiple job interviews. Fourth Place - Rachael Cole (Wymore) – Local Chapter Annual Business Report The Hamden L. Forkner Award recognizes PBL chapters that effectively summarize their year’s activities. The event provides participants with valuable experience in preparing annual business reports. The report included the chapter’s annual program of work. The report described activities of the chapter that were conducted between the start of the previous State Leadership Conference and the current State Leadership Conference. Fifth Place - Rachael Cole (Wymore), Lindsay Harlow (Dawson), and Brooke Hays (Oxford) – Forensic Accounting The Forensic Accounting Presentation requires a formal presentation. Forensic Accounting is for accountants to examine books for fraudulent activity. Participants received a case study upon check-in at the national conference. Teams had until the scheduled presentation time to research, document their research, and develop a presentation. Individuals/teams were not limited in research techniques and sources. All individuals/teams also participated in a preliminary performance at the NLC. Sixth Place - Rozlyn Cole (Wymore), Tyler Harms (Falls City), Brooke Hays (Oxford), Trey Nelson (Lincoln), and Tristen Nelson (Lincoln) – Parliamentary Procedure The Dorothy L. Travis Award recognizes PBL members who demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedure principles along with an understanding of PBL's organization and procedures. This event is based on team rather than individual competition. Team participants develop speaking ability and poise through competitive performance. A 60-minute objective test of competencies included Parliamentary Procedure Principles (questions are drawn from the National Association of Parliamentarian’s official test bank) and PBL Bylaws. A role play scenario was also given to simulate a regular chapter meeting. The examination and performance criteria for this event was based on Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th edition. Seventh Place - Hannah Cook (Ponca) – Retail Management The Retail Management competition recognizes PBL members who demonstrate knowledge of the functions of retail management and the changing environment that affects retailing. Tested competencies include Retail Management Functions; Customer Value, Services, Retailing Technologies; Retail Planning and Management Process; Retail Environment; Evaluation and Identification of Retail Customers; Retailing Information Systems; Selecting the Appropriate Market and Location; Financial Aspects of Operations Management; Merchandise Buying and Handling; Human Resource Management in Retailing; Pricing in Retailing; Customer Service in Retailing; Laws and Ethics; and Diversity and Trends. Eighth Place - Tyler Harms (Falls City) and Noah Wynn (Auburn) – Financial Analysis Decision Making This event recognizes PBL members who possess knowledge across the core curriculum in the area of finance. A 60-minute objective test of competencies included the topics of Business Finance/Corporate Finance; Capital Management; Financial Institutions and Markets; Financial Management/Managerial Finance; and Investments. Competitors also participated in an interactive role play situation that included investments, financial management, financial institutes, etc. Ninth Place - Rachael Cole (Wymore) – Computer Applications This event provides recognition for PBL members who can most efficiently demonstrate computer application skills. A 60-minute

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objective test of competencies included Basic Computer Terminology and Concepts; Document Formatting Rules and Standards; Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, and Proofreading; Related Computer Application Knowledge; and Netiquette. A practical test required participants to create a database and apply various functions; create a spreadsheet and apply various functions; prepare text slides with graphics; create bar, line, pie, exploded pie, & stacked bar business graphics; and word processing. Ninth Place - Ashli Becker (Yankton, S.D.) and Rozlyn Cole (Wymore) – Integrated Marketing Campaign Researching, creating, and presenting an integrated marketing campaign is a challenge for all prospective owners of businesses. This event provides recognition for PBL members who demonstrate a real-world understanding of marketing principles. Tenth Place - Ashli Becker (Yankton, S.D.), Velma Hauck (Fremont), and Nancy Ramirez (Tecumseh) – Marketing Analysis and Decision Making. This event recognizes PBL members who possess knowledge across the core curriculum in the area of marketing. A 60-minute objective test of competencies included Advertising and Promotion/Sales Management; Consumer Behavior; E-Commerce; Marketing Management; Marketing Principles and Concept; Marketing Research; Public Relations. Competitors also completed an interactive role play situation that included consumer behavior, advertising, e-commerce, public relations, research, etc. Top 15 Finish - Brenda Lutz (Rock Port, Mo.) – Global Analysis and Decision Making This event recognizes PBL members who develop competency and demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of management, marketing, and economics of global business. The competition included a collaborative, objective test and a presentation. Tested competencies included Communication (including culture and language); Currency Exchange; Global Business Environment; Finance; Human Resource Management; Legal Issues; Marketing; Ownership and Management; Taxes and Government Regulations; and Treaties and Trade Agreements. Top 15 Finish - Dolores McGargill (Auburn) – Hospitality Management Hospitality is an important aspect of business and society. This area includes involvement in the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industry. A 60-minute objective test of competencies included Current Industry Trends; Customer Expectations; Environmental and Global Issues; Financial Management and Budgeting; Human Resources; Legal Issues; Marketing Concepts; and Operations and Management Functions. Competitors also completed an interactive role play situation that included financial management, operations, human resources, customer expectations, legal, environmental issues, etc. Top 15 Finish - Velma Hauck (Fremont) and Nancy Rameriz (Tecumseh) – Management Analysis and Decision Making This event recognizes PBL members who possess knowledge across the core curriculum in the area of management. A 60-minute objective test of competencies included Business Policies/Strategic Management; Management Information Systems; Organization Behavior; Organizational theory; and Production/Operations Management. Competitors also completed an interactive role play situation that included organizational behavior and theory, management principles, operations management, business policies, etc. In addition to all of their individual successes, Peru State PBL earned the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit, which recognizes outstanding chapters that have actively participated in projects and programs identified with the goals of FBLA-PBL. PBL's advisor at Peru State, Dr. Sheri Grotrian, has presented for many years at the national conference. Her topic this year was “Leading Community Service Efforts in Phi Beta Lambda.”

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Bittner and Kingsley get published

Faculty Members Bittner and Kingsley get published AUG 16, 2019

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Lincoln, NE – Peru State faculty, Dr. Gina Bittner and Dr. Kelly Kingsley have published their picture book, How Rudy the Rooster Got His Voice , with Handersen Publishing this summer. Bittner is the author and Kingsley is the illustrator.

The cover of How Rudy the Rooster Got His Voice

How Rudy the Rooster Got His Voice is a book about a rooster who doesn’t sound like the other roosters on the farm. Rudy ends up discovering his voice by working hard everyday and asking other animals on the farm to help him. Along the road, he discovers that it is okay to be different and that you should embrace the way you are.

Living on a farm outside of Dawson, Neb., Bittner was able to take a real story from one of her roosters and spin it into a story for her very first children’s book.

“Rudy would crow All. The. Time. – literally all night and all day. It was as if that little rooster was trying to find his voice,” Bittner said. “Eventually his crow started to sound like a rooster, but it was always just a little off.”

When asked about the process of illustrating the book, Kingsley said, “I loved the collaboration with Dr. Bittner. It was a fun process. I learned a lot about creating a storyboard and working with a publisher that I am applying to the book I am working on now which is an ABC book entitled F is for Football.”

When she was asked by Dr. Bittner to illustrate her story, she jumped at the chance. She has always wanted to try her hand at illustrating. For How Rudy the Rooster Got His Voice , Kingsley used watercolor pencils to control the depth of colors and shading for each of the characters.

Handersen Publishing is a family-owned, independent press focused on creating engaging books for young readers. Handersen works with authors and illustrators to on four continents. Since the company started in 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska, seven of their books have won national awards.

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Eight new faculty members hired at Peru State

Eight new faculty members hired at Peru State AUG 16, 2019 From left to right, back row: Kenneth Curtis, Dr. Jason Miller, Dr. Dwayne Miller and Dr. Greg Galardi. Front row: Dr. Turkan Ocal, Dr. Jody Woodworth, Dr. Ananta Khatri and Stephanie Huddle.

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Peru, Nebraska – Eight new faculty members will join Peru State for the fall semester. Faculty are hired through a rigorous recruitment and application process culminating in on-campus interviews with other faculty, staff and students.

Dr. Dwayne Chism joins Peru State as an Assistant Professor of Education. He was most recently the Executive Director of School Support and Supervision and the LAUNCH Professor/Coordinator for Omaha Public Schools. Prior to this, he served as principal at Belleaire and LeMay Elementary schools.

Chism has also been actively involved in mentoring programs in the Omaha area, served on the Drug Commission for the City of Bellevue, was Steering Chair for North Central Accreditation and has taught at the elementary grade level. He is a past recipient of the Distinguished Alumni award from University of Nebraska-Omaha in the Teacher Education area. He earned a Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Educational Administration and Supervision K-12 from UNO.

Kenneth Curtis joins Peru State as an Assistant Professor of Art. He previously worked as an Assistant Professor of Visual Communications at the American University in Dubai. He has held exhibitions throughout the southwest United States and in Dubai.

He holds professional memberships in the College Art Association and SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Computer GRAPHics and Interactive Techniques). Curtis earned both an Master of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from West Texas A & M University.

Dr. Greg Galardi rejoins Peru State as an Associate Professor of Business. Most recently, he was the Dean of Professional Studies and Director of Distance Education at Peru State College. Prior to this, he was Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Peru State College. Dr. Galardi was the recipient of both the 2010 Nebraska State College System Teaching Excellence Award and the Peru State College Teaching Excellence Award.

Galardi earned his Doctorate of Business Administration with a specialization in Criminal Justice Administration from Northcentral University in 2008.

Stephanie Huddle joins Peru State as an Instructor of Criminal Justice. She previously worked as an Investigator II with the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission and taught course in criminology and criminal justice with the University of Nebraska in both Lincoln and Omaha.

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Huddle has also worked as a Prison Rape Elimination Act Coordinator with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services where she oversaw compliance managers and implementation of standards for 10 facilities.

She has Master certification in LETRA (Emergency Preparedness for Correctional Institutions) and earned a Master of Forensic Science with emphasis in behavioral science from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Dr. Ananta Khatri joins Peru State as an Assistant Professor of Psychology. He was most recently a member of the faculty at Western Nebraska Community College where he taught courses such as Social Psychology and Abnormal Pscyhology.

He is a member of the America Psychology Association and has volunteered in the Pediatric Department with New York Presbyterian Hospital and with the Nepal Mission to the United Nations. Khatri completed in postdoc with the University of Florida in Medical Psychology at their psychiatry and addiction clinic. He earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Albizu University (Puerto Rico).

Dr. Turkan Ocal joins Peru State as an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Previously, she was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. Prior to this, Ocal was an Instructor with Brooklyn College, and Queens College in the Department of Psychology and Early Childhood Education.

Ocal is a member of the American Educational Research Association and the Society for Scientific Study of Reading as well as other associations. She earned her Ph.D in Educational Psychology from the City University of New York – Graduate Center.

Dr. Jason Phillips joins Peru State as an Assistant Professor of History. He was most recently a Lecturer at the University of Arkansas were he taught courses like Institutions and Ideas of World Civilization, Europe in the Twentieth-Century and Europe in the Age of Napoleon

He has professional memberships in the Central European History Society, te German Studies Association and Phi Alpha Theta. Phillips earned his Ph.D. in History from the University of Arkansas.

Dr. Jody Woodworth joins Peru State as an Assistant Professor of Business. She was most recently a Senior Analyst at First Data Resources. She has also taught Micro and Macroeconomics, Business Finance Management and Quantitative Methods as an adjunct professor with Doane University.

Woodworth brings incredible experiences from across higher education and business in Nebraska. She earned a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Nebraska – Omaha and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration/Higher Education from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. ###

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Hill selected as inaugural clinician for NCDA All-State Concert Choir

Hill selected as inaugural clinician for NCDA All-State Concert Choir AUG 16, 2019

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Crete, Nebraska – Dr. Matt Hill was the inaugural clinician for the first ever Nebraska Choral Directors Association (NCDA) concert ensemble held at Doane University. The NCDA plans to host an All-State Concert Choir each year for the most gifted high school singers from across the state. Singers auditioned to participate in this choir and this year’s choir featured 40 singers from 18 different Nebraska high schools. Students rehearsed with Hill for two days leading up to a concert on July 9. The concert featured a repertoire from Brahms, Mozart, and a few living composers, including Hans Heruth and Elaine Hagenberg. “What an incredible joy this experience was for me,” Hill wrote. “I am without words to adequately convey my gratitude to the music educators and students who made this week’s All-State Concert Choir possible!”

Dr. Matt Hill working with the All-State Choir in July. Hill was also named the Nebraska Choral Director Association’s Choral Director of the Year for 2018. He regularly serves as a guest clinician for district festivals and honor choirs, and is called upon to adjudicate show choir and classical solo and ensemble competitions around the country each season. In addition to his work as a conductor, Hill has served in music ministry steadily since 2003 as pianist and worship leader and has performed as a chorister and featured soloist with numerous local and regional ensembles.

Hill is an Assistant Professor of Music and the Director of Choral Activities at Peru State College. He also is the founder and current Artistic and Executive Director of Sing Omaha, Inc. This organization offers ten choirs and two studio locations for private voice, piano and guitar lessons. Hill conducts the organization’s two adult choirs, and maintains an active roster of voice students at the studios. Dr. Hill recently completed his Doctorate of Choral Conducting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. According to their website, “The Choral Directors Association is a non-profit professional organization whose membership is composed of choral musicians from schools, colleges, universities, churches, community and professional groups. As a chapter of the national organization NCDA members are among 18,000 directors representing more than one million singers across the United States.”

“NCDA events and publications provide Nebraska educators with opportunities in the choral field that surpass standard professional development.”

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Simpson to join Missouri Western State University

Simpson to join Missouri Western State University AUG 21, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The Peru State College Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, R. Todd Simpson, has announced he will leave Peru State to join Missouri Western State University as the Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the MWSU Foundation. Simpson has served as CEO of the Peru State Foundation since 2010. “The decision to leave Peru State was exceedingly difficult,” Simpson said. “My wife and I are both Bobcat alumni and we fully support the mission of the College and the vision of President Hanson.” “Even so, Michelle and I are excited about the challenges and opportunities at Missouri Western. I look forward to supporting another open-access institution with a mission of transforming student lives.” The President of Missouri Western State University, Dr. Matt Wilson, noted, “The University is excited to welcome Todd Simpson to the Griffon Nation. His skills and passion for higher education make him an excellent choice to lead Missouri Western’s advancement team.”id="" align="" width="200" Todd Simpson Simpson oversaw a new era of Foundation support and alumni engagement at Peru State. Annual giving doubled under his leadership, while at the same time, identified estate gifts topped $20 million. Simpson also guided the Foundation and College through three capital campaigns: helping to fund the Oak Bowl Football Stadium renovation, the new Campus Entrance project, and the renovation of the Performing Arts Center. “Todd’s leadership propelled the Peru State Foundation to new heights in scholarships, educational program funding and capital expenditures,” said the Chair of the Peru State College Foundation, SaraBeth Donovan. “We will miss him, but we’re excited for his opportunity with Missouri Western.” Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College, added, “I am sad to see Todd leave. It has been a distinct privilege to learn from and work closely with him. I highly value his professionalism and his passion for Peru State College and our important mission.” Simpson will stay with Peru State through September 15. Rebecca Jewell, senior advancement officer for the Foundation, has been named interim CEO. She will lead the day-to-day efforts of the Foundation while the Board of Directors conducts a search for Simpson’s successor. Located in St. Joseph, Missouri Western enrolls approximately 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 120 majors and programs. Like Peru State College, Missouri Western is an open enrollment institution. The MWSU Foundation provides more than $1 million annually in scholarships and grants, in addition to funding capital projects. ###

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Bartlett serves as International Faculty at Harmony University

Bartlett serves as International Faculty at Harmony University AUG 23, 2019 Dr. Jacob Bartlett

Nashville Tennessee – Peru State’s Dr. Jacob Bartlett served on the international faculty for Harmony University, an educational conference for the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). Bartlett was selected to teach courses in vocal pedagogy, music theory, rhythm and fundamentals of music.

Bartlett writes, “Joining this faculty was an honor, and a goal I have had since I first became a barbershopper and music educator.”

“It is amazing to join colleagues from around the world to spread the style of a capella and barbershop singing. It is wonderful when so many people from so many different lifestyles and careers can get together for one purpose – to sing and enjoy singing together.”

Bartlett concludes, “I cannot think of a more inclusive, fun, educational environment than Harmony University.”

The conference hosted more than 800 students and Bartlett instructed students from thirteen different countries. The students lived on the campus for a week, took a variety of classes in either general musicianship or barbershop/a capella music in particular.

BHS has more than 20,000 members from around the globe. Its mission of “Everyone in Harmony” has allowed access to full membership to women for the first time in the organization’s history, making way for women’s and mixed quartets and choruses to join the fray.

Dr. Bartlett’s previous barbershop experience involves taking Peru State’s Show Choir Prestige on a trip to Chicago for an a capella semester in 2018. He is the founder and director of the Nebraska Vocal Initiative, the former director of the Lincoln Continentals, former member of the American Barberboys, and several barbershop quartets, one of his groups achieved a district championship in 2016. ### The post Bartlett serves as International Faculty at Harmony University appeared first on Media.

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Freshmen participate in community service projects

Freshmen participate in community service projects AUG 23, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - As part of Welcome Week, Peru State College's incoming freshmen class participated in seven community service projects. Each project addressed a need on campus, in local communities or the region. The Director of Student Activites, Crystal Hutson, oversaw the service projects, noting, “With more incoming students arriving on campus, we wanted to offer a variety of projects that would mostly benefit our local communities - including Peru, Auburn and Nebraska City.” "While the new freshman class completed the service projects, the activities could not have been done without the efforts of Welcome Week student planners Sara Granfors (Seward, Neb.) and Kealyn Ensminger (Homer, Neb.)." After participating in the projects, freshman students discussed their experiences completing the service projects and how to further their involvement throughout their time at Peru State College. Free Libraries Students constructed and decorated three free libraries to be placed on campus and in the town of Peru. Two libraries will host books for college students and adults while the third box will be designated for children’s books. Students participating in the building of the Free Libraries pose with a library and First Lady Elaine Hanson.

Project Response Students constructed 20 tie blankets. The blankets will be donated to Project Response in Auburn Bobcat Care Packages Students packaged 500 care packages to be donated to project response in auburn and local homeless shelters. Backpack Program Students assembled 50 backpacks with supplies and items. The backpacks will be donated to Calvert Elementary School in Auburn Inspirational Notes Students wrote 550 inspiring notes. The notes will be placed in care packages or backpacks to be given to the Auburn and Nebraska city hospitals. Campus of a Thousand Oaks Wellness Trail Students assisted with beautification of the Wellness Trail. The Trail is available for use by students and members of the community. Omaha Against Hunger

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Students packaged approximately 8,600 meals to be distributed by Omaha Against Hunger. All the packaged meals will be donated to Food Bank for the Heartland and then distributed to children in Nebraska and western Iowa. Meal packing in the Al Wheeler Activity Center. ###

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Peru State Holds Convocation for New Freshmen

Peru State Holds Convocation for New Freshmen AUG 23, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – The day after classes began, Peru State College hosted Convocation for its largest freshman class in at least thirty years. Each attending student received a commemorative coin. The coin features the College seal on one side and “Class of 2023” on the other. The new students were grouped by their intended major – from art to undeclared – and seated beside faculty from their College 101 courses. An enthusiastic faculty sat across from the students, many adorned in their academic regalia. Dr. Timothy Borchers, Vice President of Academic Affairs, began the event, greeting the incoming class. “We’re here to mark the next milestone in your academic journey. May 5, 2023, is a day you should all have marked in your calendar.” “That’s the day we’ll meet back here, in a very similar setting, to celebrate your graduation from Peru State College. Today, we’re making a formal commitment to each other to achieve that goal of graduation.” Borchers also offered the advice, “Come to class, ask questions, seek assistance, and be persistent.” Dr. Tim Borchers speaks to a large crowd of new freshmen. Dr. Dan Hanson, President of the College, spoke next, “last I spoke to you, I gave you three steps you need to take, they were pretty basic. One is go to class each day. Another is to set aside some time and a place to study.’ Finally, get to know the faculty and staff. They’re here to help you on this journey, so if you have questions about financial aid, or the business office, or the administration, they’re here to help you.” Student Senate President, Tyler Harms, told the group, “Living on a small campus, we all make strong connections very easily. And because of this, I encourage you to talk to other students, make those networking connections with students and faculty. Because later on, they will be your references, and they will help you along the way.” Dr. Ahmad gave the class some encouragement, “I know that you come from all walks of life from the new high school graduate to the seasoned adult who has come to further your education. We at Peru State are so excited that you are here, and we want to ensure that each and every one of you walks this stage in four years.” Ivan Wineglass speaks. Dr. Dan Hanson, Dr. Gul Amad and Dr. Borchers (left to right) are members of the stage party. Ivan Wineglass, Peru State alumni, collegiate All-American and member of the College’s 1993 Hall of Fame basketball team was the keynote speaker. Wineglass related many of his life experiences, some terribly difficult, and emphasized the importance of confidence and planning. Wineglass also told the students, “If you have a cell phone, I want you to take it out. I’m probably the first person that’s going to ask you to take a selfie! Who do you see? Looking across the room, I know what I see, I see greatness.” The event concluded with Dr. Matt Hill, Director of Choral Activities, leading students, faculty and staff through the Peru State Color Song. Afterwards, the students enjoyed lunch with faculty and staff.

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12/12/23, 8:48 AM

Lieutenant Governor Visits Peru State

Lieutenant Governor Visits Peru State AUG 23, 2019 (From left to right) Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State; Lt. Governor Mike Foley; Student Ambassador Bailey Johnson ( Johnson, Neb.); and Dr. Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley visited the Peru State College Campus on Friday, August 23. The Lieutenant Governor toured campus and visited with Dr. Dan Hanson, Peru State's President, and Dr. Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System. Their discussion focused on ongoing flooding north of Peru and opportunities in higher education. Bailey Johnson leads Hanson, Foley and Turman on a tour of the campus.

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Moore artwork featured in Iowa, Nebraska.

Moore artwork featured in Iowa, Nebraska. AUG 23, 2019

Nebraska City, Nebraska – The artwork of Peru State’s Susan Moore was featured a number of local galleries in Nebraska and Iowa this summer.

Moore also has work featured at the Winterset Arts Center in Winterset, Iowa. The show is called “Sweet Indulgences” and features some of her most recent oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. The show is having a closing reception on September 20 from 4-9 p.m.

According to WintersetArtCenter.net, the Center promotes artists and “active engagement with the arts through classes, events, exhibitions, and patronage of regional artists. Since its beginning, the Art Center has been a volunteer-led and member-supported nonprofit organization. Center is a vital gathering space for the Winterset community that encourages artistic expression, engagement with the arts, and development of artistic ability.”

Susan Moore

Moore was also a guest artist at The Grove – A Gallery in Nebraska City. Her work was displayed from in mid August. The Gallery describes itself as “the premier art gallery in Nebraska City and features internationally and nationally known artists from Nebraska.”

Moore’s food related artwork was featured by the Grove at Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce’s annual Farm to Fork event. She also painted on location during the event.

Earlier in the summer, Moore opened an art show at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield, IA. The show featured her realistic paintings of “yummy, decadent food.”

Her areas of interest include painting, drawing, mixed media, and photography. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Iowa State University and her MFA from the University of North Texas.

Moore joined Peru State College as an Instructor of Fine Art in 2018.

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Moore artwork featured in Iowa, Nebraska.

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Nebraska Brass to Perform at Peru State

Nebraska Brass to Perform at Peru State AUG 23, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College will host Nebraska Brass on Thursday, September 5, at 7 p.m. The event will be held in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. The eclectic performance will feature music from Leonard Bernstein's Westside Story, Andrew Lloyd Weber's Phantom of the Opera and Gioachino Rossini's the William Tell Overture. The Nebraska Brass will also play songs by the Beach Boys, the Beatles and Duke Ellington.

Nebraska Brass is one of the Midwest’s most popular brass quintets. Audiences young and old enjoy the group’s serious musicianship and lighthearted humor as they present a variety of music ranging from classical to popular, Dixieland, and jazz.

Nebraska Brass is comprised of musicians with a wealth of experience in both classical and commercial idioms. Members have performed with ensembles such as the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Dallas Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, Strategic Air Command Band (USAF) and Mannheim Steamroller. In addition, members have toured and performed throughout the United States, Australia, Europe, South America, Japan, and the Caribbean with numerous musical ensembles.id="attachment_16096" align="" width="300" The group is made up of five members, Dean Haist, Ken Kielniarz, Mark Mendell, Brad Obbink, and Richard Ricker. You can learn more about Nebraska Brass at http://www.artsincorporated.org/nb/ ###

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Mike Gerdes named Businessperson of the Year

Mike Gerdes named Businessperson of the Year APR 25, 2019

Kearney, Nebraska - Mike Gerdes of Auburn was recognized as Businessperson of the Year at the 2018-2019 Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State Leadership Conference. He was nominated for the award by the Peru State College PBL Chapter. Dr. Sheri Grotrian, professor of business and Peru State’s PBL advisor writes, "Our chapter wanted to recognize Mike for his continual support of our local chapter and members.” Gerdes writes, "I am very flattered and honored to receive this award on behalf of Auburn State Bank." "It is impressive to follow everything that Dr. Grotrian and the Peru State PBL chapter has accomplished from their state and national awards to local community service projects. Peru State College is an integral part of southeast Nebraska and PBL is a prime example of how these students are being prepared to be our future leaders." Born and raised in Auburn, Gerdes is a graduate of Auburn High School. He is also a 1988 graduate of Peru State College where he received a bachelors of science in business administration-management with a minor in computer science. Gerdes began working at Auburn State Bank in 1991. He currently holds the position of vice president. In addition to his ongoing support of PBL, Gerdes serves on the Board of Peru State's Football Booster Club. He also served on the College's latest Strategic Planning Committee. Brooke Hayes presents Mike Gerdes the award for Businessperson of the Year. Hayes currently serves as Secretary of the Peru State PBL Chapter and is an employee of Auburn State Bank. ###

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12/12/23, 8:51 AM

Nelson wins Krannert Mock Case Competition

Nelson wins Krannert Mock Case Competition AUG 30, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 West Lafayette, Indiana - Trey Nelson earned first place in the Krannert Mock Case Competition at Purdue University. Nelson was admitted to the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University after completing his undergraduate degree at Peru State College earlier this year. Nelson was first among 105 participating graduate students.

Nelson gives a large credit to his involvement in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) over his time on campus. He was a stand-out performer for the organization in all of their competitions. “PBL really does pay off!” Nelson said, thanking Dr. Sheri Grotrian, professor of business and advisor of PBL. “Thank you for your years of mentorship. I'm super fortunate to be able to have the experiences I did - thanks to you!” Nelson qualified for Phi Beta Lambda's national competition three times where he earned six top-ten finishes. He has earned third place in Future Business Executive, fourth place in Management Analysis and Decision Making, sixth place in Parliamentary Procedure, eighth place in Business Decision Making, ninth place in Marketing Analysis and Decision Making and tenth place in the Job Interview Event. The competition is defined by Purdue University as being an academic competition in which students come together to solve a case. Students use a variety of skills to deduce a recommendation that they support in a presentation in front of judges or company sponsors.id="attachment_11037" align="" width="200" Trey Nelson ###

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12/12/23, 8:56 AM

Simpson to join Missouri Western State University

Simpson to join Missouri Western State University SEP 2, 2019

The Peru State College Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, R. Todd Simpson, has announced he will leave Peru State to join Missouri Western State University as the Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the MWSU Foundation. Simpson has served as CEO of the Peru State Foundation since 2010. “The decision to leave Peru State was exceedingly difficult,” Simpson said. “My wife and I are both Bobcat alumni and we fully support the mission of the College and the vision of President Hanson.” “Even so, Michelle and I are excited about the challenges and opportunities at Missouri Western. I look forward to supporting another open-access institution with a mission of transforming student lives.” The President of Missouri Western State University, Dr. Matt Wilson, noted, “The University is excited to welcome Todd Simpson to the Griffon Nation. His skills and passion for higher education make him an excellent choice to lead Missouri Western’s advancement team.” Simpson oversaw a new era of Foundation support and alumni engagement at Peru State. Annual giving doubled under his leadership, while at the same time, identified estate gifts topped $20 million. Simpson also guided the Foundation and College through three capital campaigns: helping to fund the Oak Bowl Football Stadium renovation, the new Campus Entrance project, and the renovation of the Performing Arts Center. “Todd’s leadership propelled the Peru State Foundation to new heights in scholarships, educational program funding and capital expenditures,” said the Chair of the Peru State College Foundation, SaraBeth Donovan. “We will miss him, but we’re excited for his opportunity with Missouri Western.” Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College, added, “I am sad to see Todd leave. It has been a distinct privilege to learn from and work closely with him. I highly value his professionalism and his passion for Peru State College and our important mission.” Simpson will stay with Peru State through September 15. Rebecca Jewell, senior advancement officer for the Foundation, has been named interim CEO. She will lead the day-to-day efforts of the Foundation while the Board of Directors conducts a search for Simpson’s successor. Located in St. Joseph, Missouri Western enrolls approximately 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 120 majors and programs. Like Peru State College, Missouri Western is an open enrollment institution. The MWSU Foundation provides more than $1 million annually in scholarships and grants, in addition to funding capital projects.

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12/12/23, 8:46 AM

Peru State Hosts Part-Time Job Fair

Peru State Hosts Part-Time Job Fair SEP 6, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College hosted a part-time job fair in the Live Oak Room at the Student Center. Several companies from southeast Nebraska attended in the hopes of attracting Peru State students to unfilled positions. The event was held during lunch hours, allowing students more flexibility to meet with potential employers and to learn more about available part-time job opportunities. The Nebraska Department of Labor helped publicize the event to regional employers. Lea Thomsen, an employment specialist for the Department of Labor, said, "Helping employers connect with the community, and giving job seekers an opportunity to sell themselves to a potential employer is what it’s all about. We were glad to help facilitate this event, and look forward to working with Peru State College again." The companies in attendance were: Fresh Ideas Food Service Peru State Admissions Office Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City Nebraska Department of Veteran’s Affairs National Arbor Day Foundation Auburn Public Schools Peru State College The Good Samaritan Society McDonald's Falls City Nursing and Rehabilitation Nebraska Department of Labor/Beatrice Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Region V Services United States Census Bureau ###

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12/12/23, 8:47 AM

Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Duck Creek

Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Duck Creek SEP 6, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – All Peru State College students were given the opportunity to visit the Duck Creek Recreational Area just outside of Peru for free kayaking and paddleboarding. A total of 36 students participated in the event.

Dr. Frank Lynott, assistant professor of health, education and recreation, said, “Student’s response to this year’s event was once again overwhelmingly positive and supportive. Several students commented that would like to see more opportunities that provide them with opportunities to participate in events like this.”

Two students enjoying their time on the lake.

Lynott partnered with Student Activities, Student Life and the Outdoor Living Club for the event. They were able to bring in WoggWorks Kayaking and Driftwood Paddle Adventures, who provided the kayaks, paddle boards and quick lessons on how to operate the equipment safely.

He continued by saying, “Both companies commented that they thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity to expose our students to the joys and benefits of kayaking and paddle boarding and look forward to doing this again .”

Two more students on the lake.

Last year the event was open only to physical education students, but after the overwhelming positive feedback, it was brought back this year for everybody to enjoy.

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Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Duck Creek

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Nebraska Brass Performed at Peru State

Nebraska Brass Performed at Peru State SEP 6, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College hosted Nebraska Brass on September 5 in the Performing Arts Center. The eclectic performance featured music from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story, Andrew Lloyd Weber's Phantom of the Opera and Gioachino Rossini's the William Tell Overture. The Nebraska Brass also played songs by the Beach Boys, the Beatles and Duke Ellington. Nebraska Brass is one of the Midwest’s most popular brass quintets. Audiences young and old enjoy the group’s serious musicianship and lighthearted humor as they present a variety of music ranging from classical to popular, Dixieland, and jazz. Nebraska Brass is comprised of musicians with a wealth of experience in both classical and commercial idioms. Members have performed with ensembles such as the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Dallas Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, Strategic Air Command Band (USAF) and Mannheim Steamroller. In addition, members have toured and performed throughout the United States, Australia, Europe, South America, Japan, and the Caribbean with numerous musical ensembles. The Brass performed as part of the College's Performing Arts Series. The next free and open to the public event on campus will be Jazz on the Green. Jazz on the Green will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on September 26. You can learn more about Nebraska Brass at http://www.artsincorporated.org/nb/ ###

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12/12/23, 8:52 AM

Peru State Offering Digital Diplomas

Peru State Offering Digital Diplomas SEP 6, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College is now offering digital diplomas through Parchment.com. Digital diplomas are available to all May and August 2019 graduates. Deann Bayne, director of student records, says, "The key motivation behind digital diplomas is to empower and enable students to share their accomplishments and achievements with friends, family and potential employers through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or other social media in a way that is secure, verifiable and efficient." "The digital diploma provides portability and the instant gratification of getting their diplomas right away. Students can quickly share their credentials with potential employers through LinkedIn, making it easier for Peru State College graduates to compete for jobs. We believe this is one more advantage for Peru State College graduates in a competitive job market." Parchment.com states that, "Digital credentials are the tools for the future, and Parchment is leading the way. Our online diplomas are delighting students and helping them find success - whether that's getting the job of their dreams or heading to grad school." Parchment believes credentials matter. Providing a convenient platform to help institutions and individuals securely send and receive credentials, such as transcripts and diplomas, online has established Parchment as the leader in eTranscript exchange. Since 2003, 30 million credentials have been exchanged between Parchment’s member network of senders and receivers. This network, reaching 25% secondary and 20% postsecondary schools in the U.S., is the gateway to turning credentials into opportunities. ###

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12/12/23, 8:53 AM

Peru Daycare Presents: Read with Me Wednesday

Peru Daycare Presents: Read with Me Wednesday SEP 6, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - The Peru Day Care hosted its first "Read with Me Wednesday" in the Peru State College Library. The events are open to children and parents associated with the Day Care and the wider Peru Community. The event was held in the Library's curriculum level, and featured Peru State education faculty, Dr. Gina Bittner and Dr. Kelly Kingsley, reading from their recently published children's book "How Rudy The Rooster Got His Voice." Daycare Director Kelsee Sayer spoke highly of the program, "I wanted to start Read With Me Wednesday as part of building positive relationships and collaboration with parents, the College and the Peru Community." "The Day Care is so fortunate to have access to the Peru State College facilities, faculty and staff. Since a lot of our day care parents are faculty and staff, doing these events on campus gives them an opportunity to engage with their child during the day." " How Rudy the Rooster Got His Voice " is a book about a rooster who does not sound like the other roosters on the farm. Rudy ends up discovering his voice by working hard everyday and asking other animals on the farm to help him. Along the road, he discovers that it is okay to be different and that you should embrace the way you are. The book was published with Henderson Publishing. Bittner is the author and Kingsley is the illustrator. Sayer continues, "I knew that I needed to rely on the talents we had on campus and immediately knew that having Dr. Bittner and Dr. Kingsley read their book How Rudy the Rooster Got his Voice was perfect to kick-off this program." "I plan to continue this program every Wednesday until November. It involves having someone sign-up to read a book. I plan a craft or activity to go along with the book and we bring over our day care children to listen. This event is also open to the community and I hope to expose the Peru community to some of the great resources that are available to them on the Peru State College campus." You can purchase How Rudy The Rooster Got His Voice on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. If you would like to learn more about the next "Read with Me Wednesday," contact Day Care Director Kelsee Sayer at 402-872-7635. ###

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Registrations now being accepted for Peru State Homecoming Parade

Registrations now being accepted for Peru State Homecoming Parade SEP 6, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – Members of the Peru State College Student Senate announced details of the College’s 99th Annual Homecoming Parade. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, on the College campus and run to downtown Peru. This year’s theme is "Peru and Beyond". Parade entry registration is available online at https://www.peru.edu/homecoming/. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, September 24. Participants will be contacted directly with additional information regarding the route and line-up. Cash prizes or trophies will be awarded based on those entries which best represent the homecoming theme, though all types of entries are welcome. Awards will be given to an on-campus category and an off-campus category. For more information on the parade or any of Peru State’s Homecoming events, contact Student Senate President Tyler Harms at 402872-2329 or studentsenate@campus.peru.edu.id="attachment_16363" align="" width="300" Past Homecoming queens and kings, alumni members of the band and past student senate presidents participate in the 2018 Homecoming Parade. ###

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12/12/23, 8:58 AM

Students shave heads in solidarity with Riley Holstine.

Students shave heads in solidarity with Riley Holstine. SEP 6, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State’s cheerleading team, football team and kinesiology majors gathered in front of the Administration Building to shave heads. The head shaving was in honor of Riley Holstine (Mound City, Mo.).

Holstine is a junior majoring in Kinesiology and plays for the Bobcat football team. He was diagnosed with leukemia over the summer.

Steven Wilkie (Bellevue, Neb.) said, “I’m glad to my head shaved. It’s bigger than all of us. It’s for a good cause.”

Facebook Post from Peru State Assistant Coach Justin Hoffman.

The Big Time Strength Podcast wrote in mid-August, “Riley Holstine, an aspiring strength coach, was diagnosed with leukemia in July. He has currently undergone two rounds of chemotherapy and is battling every day to CRUSH this terrible disease.”

The weekly podcast continues “If you would like to support Riley, visit crushcancerbook.com and purchase a copy of ‘Crush Cancer!’ 100% of proceeds are donated to Riley and the Sean D. Biggs Memorial Foundation, who supports those affected by cancer and funds cancer research.”

Gage Rosier is the author of Crush Cancer. He is also Holstine’s cousin and the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at William Jewell College.

Rosier writes on crushcancerbook.com, “In ‘Crush Cancer’ you will find a compilation of workouts, submitted from the top strength and conditioning professionals in the country. Each coach has dedicated his/her workout to someone they know who has battled cancer.”

“These workouts are tough but pale in comparison to the battle Riley and so many others face. Be grateful for the opportunity to train and keep fighting. If there are any words of inspiration I can give to those fighting cancer, it’s this – keep fighting!”

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Students shave heads in solidarity with Riley Holstine.

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12/12/23, 8:43 AM

Peru State freshman class is largest in 30 years

Peru State freshman class is largest in 30 years SEP 9, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – The entering class of freshmen at Peru State College is the largest in at least thirty years. The class size reached 290 on the first day of classes, Monday, August 19.

“Over the past year, the College has purposefully planned for a larger freshmen class,” said Dr. Jesse Dorman, vice president of enrollment management and student affairs. This growth is important in our mission to engage students with educational opportunities.”

With the increase in freshmen, Peru State is also seeing more students in its residence halls. This fall Residence Hall occupancy is 16% higher than fall 2018 occupancy.

Enrollment was driven in part by the addition of junior varsity sports this fall. Peru State added junior varsity baseball, softball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. The College also made cheer a competitive team sport.

Wayne Albury, athletic director, writes, “The Athletic Department is proud and excited to see enrollment increases through new opportunities for student-athletes. We’ll continue to partner closely with Admissions to highlight Peru State’s great programs, faculty and facilities.”

The larger freshmen class have also responded to improved dining facilities, a new scholarship structure and other campus upgrades planned to benefit the student experience.

Students interested in attending Peru State – now or in the future – are invited to visit www.peru.edu/admissions or to call the Office of Admission at (402) 872-2221

The Class of 2023 on the field of the historic Oak Bowl.

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Peru State freshman class is largest in 30 years

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12/12/23, 8:37 AM

Admissions updates application for admission

Admissions updates application for admission SEP 13, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Following admission of its largest freshman class in at least 30 years, Peru State College has updated its application for admission to make it simpler and more effective for students to use. The application was designed in collaboration with the Nebraska Student Information System (NeSIS).

Director of Admissions, Cindy Cammack, notes “I’m excited for the new application due to its responsive format. As students enter the application and answer questions, they are directed to the questions tailored to the type of applicant they are.” Tailoring questions to student type decreases the time students spend completing the application and also the checking in and processing of the application for the Admissions Office. Cammack concludes, “Our goal is to make the application process simple and user friendly for the students.” Assistant Director of Admissions, Jari Dunekacke adds, "Working with NeSIS to build the application, and collaborating with my counterparts at Wayne State and Chadron State as they go through the same process, has proven to be a successful combination.” “I’m pleased with how it has all come together and I hope the users of the application will appreciate it as much as we will when we receive it.” One of the changes in the process is that students will now create their own credentials to login to the application. A student will be assigned an NUID only after the application is completed. Previously, students would be sent their already determined NUID via email causing some students confusion. This new method will help ease the misunderstanding. For any questions about the application process, contact admissions@peru.edu . ###

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12/12/23, 8:38 AM

Bailey Armbruster named Resident Assistant at Peru State

Bailey Armbruster named Resident Assistant at Peru State SEP 13, 2019 Bailey Armbruster

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – Bailey Armbruster was part of a team of Resident Assistants that welcomed residents on move-in day at Peru State College. These residents were part of the largest freshmen class in at least 30 years. Resident Assistants live in the residence halls as role models, social chairs and liaisons between student communities and the administration. They help encourage an atmosphere promoting educational and personal growth, mutual respect, citizenship, and an appreciation of diversity. Armbruster is a Junior from Falls City, Neb., majoring in Management and Marketing. ###

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28 units collected at September 10 blood drive

28 units collected at September 10 blood drive SEP 13, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive on the Peru State College campus on Tuesday, September 10. There were 43 volunteers who donated blood. Vice President with the Peru State Red Cross Club, Thomas Veleba, writes "31 units of blood were donated - that means that up to 93 lives will be saved." This follows a similar drive in June that raised 7 units. Veleba adds, "Thank you to all students, faculty and members of the community who were able to come in and donate." The next drive will be held in the Live Oak Room of the Student Center on Tuesday, November 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter PSC to schedule an appointment. Walk-in appointments will also be accepted. The American Red Cross writes, "Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood." ###

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12/12/23, 8:40 AM

Campus Activity Board holds Oakstock

Campus Activity Board holds Oakstock SEP 13, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State's annual Oakstock music festival was held on September 6. The event was hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). Several artists from around Nebraska and the Midwest area performed, including Omaha Street Percussion, Henry Lickteig, Jadyn Keller, and the Culdesac Kids. Dinner was served outside with free snow cones, ice cream and a variety of yard games available for playing. CAB executive member, Kristin Sanford, commented, “I think this was the best Oakstock we have had in my four years attending Peru State.” According to CAB, 215 students attended the event. Oakstock was started in 2008 by Black Student Union to continue the concert experiences held on campus over the past decades. CAB has hosted Oakstock for the past several years. For more information about events on campus, visit CAB’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PSCCAB) or contact Crystal Hutson at chutson@peru.edu. ###

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12/12/23, 8:51 AM

Nebraska State College System's 2025 Strategic Plan Set, Partnerships and Pathways

Nebraska State College System's 2025 Strategic Plan Set, Partnerships and Pathways SEP 13, 2019

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: September 12, 2019 Contact: Judi Yorges, Director of External Relations and Communications 402.471.3448 | 402.770.6205 | jyorges@nscs.edu CHADRON, NE – The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) Board of Trustees approved a new strategic plan to guide the System’s work over the next five years, today. The plan’s goals reflect the NSCS’s commitment to its longstanding mission while leveraging the opportunities and addressing the workforce challenges that are facing Nebraska and how the State Colleges can be part of the solution. Gary Bieganski, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said, “The direction and priorities of our new strategic plan position the Colleges and our students well for the future. The plan builds upon the strengths of the State Colleges and continues our mission of offering high quality, affordable education for all students.” “As a System, we must remain nimble and flexible to meet the needs of our students and provide high-quality programs that meet the needs of the communities we serve,” said Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System. “Our goal is to prepare highly-skilled, critical-thinking, mission-centered graduates ready to fill the state’s employment and leadership needs.” The 2025 Strategic Plan sets the following operational goals for the NSCS: Student Success & Completion - Ensure all students receive necessary support and resources to enable successful progression and on-time degree completion. Institutional & Academic Quality - Deliver an array of high-quality academic programs and curricular activities that successfully prepares students for the range of careers they will experience after graduation. Workforce & Economic Impact - Expand capacity for colleges to produce graduates who meet the workforce needs of Nebraska and to strengthen their role as change agents for rural communities they serve. Access & Affordability - Preserve the open-access mission by providing all students with equitable opportunity to pursue affordable undergraduate and graduate degree options in Nebraska.

Since April of 2019, a System Strategic Planning Task Force has been engaged in developing the strategic plan goals as well as identifying key metrics to measure College and System-level progress toward the established goals. We began this effort with more than 30 stakeholders across the system with a simple question: “What are the critical outcomes that the citizens of Nebraska expect for the investment they make into our three Colleges each year” said Turman. Once the operational goals were identified, the Task Force narrowed a pool of nearly 100 possible metrics to a set of twenty metrics that directly impact the system's ability to achieve the four established outcomes. The preliminary recommendations were reviewed by the Board at the August Retreat, and based on the feedback received, the Task Force members were asked to assist in finalizing the

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Region Invited to attend Homecoming

Region Invited to attend Homecoming SEP 13, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College and its president, Dr. Dan Hanson, cordially invite all area residents to the College campus for this year’s annual homecoming celebration, titled “Peru and Beyond," on September 27 and 28.

Hanson states, “All of our friends and neighbors are invited to campus to enjoy Homecoming. As we celebrate the College, you will meet the students, alumni and employees that make such an impact on our region. We will also get to thank you for your continued support of Peru State.” A schedule of activities:

Friday, Sep. 27

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Alumni Reunion Registration - Library

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Group guided tours of campus for alumni and friends of the College - departing from Library

4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Dr. Tom Ediger Celebration - Jindra Fine Arts Center 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Reception for Alumni Reunion attendees - President’s House

6 p.m. - All-College Dinner with Special Reunion Recognition - Student Center

8 p.m. - Movie coordinated by Campus Activities Board (CAB) - Oak Bowl

Saturday, Sep. 28

8 a.m. - Peru Proud River Run - Departing Downtown Peru 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Alumni Reunion Registration - Library

8:30 a.m. - Parade Line-Up

10 a.m. - Homecoming Parade - Downtown Peru

Free and open to the public. Registration to be in the parade is available at www.peru.edu/homecoming.

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Region Invited to attend Homecoming

10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Tailgate and Carnival - Campus Quad

Free and open to the public The Peru State Jazz Band will be on hand to entertain the crowd. Attendees can anticipate a great deal of other activities for the young and old alike. Tours of the Performing Arts Center and Residence Halls available In the event of inclement weather, the tailgate will be held in the Al Wheeler Activity Center

1 p.m. - 1867 Society Reception - Administration Building, 3rd floor

2 p.m. - Football Game - The Oak Bowl

Halftime - Cheerleading performance and Coronation of Homecoming King and Queen - The Oak Bowl

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12/12/23, 8:55 AM

Peru State Resident Assistants start new year

Peru State Resident Assistants start new year SEP 13, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The team welcomed the largest incoming in at least 30 years on move-in day. Resident Assistants live in the residence halls as role models, social chairs and liaisons between students, communities and the administration. Peru State College has four new Resident Assistants for this school year. They are Hunter Brodersen, Tyler Harms, Jaelynn Muhr and Emily Oestmann. Delzell Hall Hunter Brodersen is a Sophomore from Omaha, NE, majoring in Marketing. Keegan Case is a Senior from Omaha, NE, majoring in Natural Science Teaching. Tyler Harms is a Junior from Falls City, NE, majoring in Management and Marketing. Spencer Kerwin is a Senior from Omaha, NE, majoring in Management. Centennial Complex Bailey Armbruster is a Junior from Falls City, NE, majoring in Computer Management and Information Systems and Accounting/CPA Focus. Gage Hansen is a Senior from Omaha, NE, majoring in Health and Physical Education. Bailey Johnson is a Senior from Johnson, NE, majoring in Elementary Education. Shianna Oestreich is a Junior from Norfolk, NE, majoring in Disease and Human Health. Julia Zurek is a Senior from Louisville, NE, majoring in Kinesiology. Morgan Hall Emma Johnson is a Junior from Omaha, NE, majoring in Elementary Education. Jaelynn Muhr is a Junior from Mitchell, NE, majoring in Elementary Education and Music Education K-12. Emily Oestmann is a Sophomore from Johnson, NE, majoring in Graphic Design. Jacey Sutton is a Senior from Wahoo, NE, majoring in Management. Oak Hill Luis Constantino is a Senior from Varze Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil, majoring in Kinesiology and Management. 2019-20 Residence Life Staff Left to Right Top Row: Amy Oestmann (Project Coordinator), Tyler Harms, Luis Constantino, Philip Rogers (Asst. Director Residence Life), Gage Hansen, Keegan Case, Spencer Kerwin, Hunter Brodersen, Adam Neveau (Director Residence Life). Bottom Row: Clara Edwards (Asst. Director Residence Life), Emma Johnson, Bailey Armbruster, Shianna Oestreich, Emily Oestmann, Julia Zurek, Jaelynn Muhr, Jacey Sutton, Bailey Johnson, Crystal Hutson (Director Student Activities).

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Tyler Harms named Resident Assistant at Peru State

Tyler Harms named Resident Assistant at Peru State SEP 13, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – Tyler Harms was part of a team of Resident Assistants that welcomed residents on move-in day at Peru State College. These residents were part of the largest freshmen class in at least 30 years. Resident Assistants live in the residence halls as role models, social chairs and liaisons between student communities and the administration. They help encourage an atmosphere promoting educational and personal growth, mutual respect, citizenship, and an appreciation of diversity. Harms is a Junior from Falls City, Neb., majoring in Management and Marketing.id="attachment_16307" align="" width="200" Tyler Harms

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12/12/23, 8:37 AM

Alpha Chi fundraiser to stencil Bobcats on driveways, sidewalks

Alpha Chi fundraiser to stencil Bobcats on driveways, sidewalks SEP 20, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College’s chapter of Alpha Chi want you to show your Bobcat pride! The National Honor Society is offering to stencil a Peru State Bobcat logo on your driveway or sidewalk as a unique fundraiser.

For only $20, your home can feature a permanent (or semi-permanent) Bobcat logo. Donations will support national conference travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico and to staff a school in Odisha, India, with a nurse and additional medical care.

The fundraiser is running from Friday, September 20, and will end on Friday, September 27. Alpha Chi members plan to visit Auburn on September 27 and 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Nebraska City on September 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Peru on September 24 and 27 from 3 to 5 p.m.; or by appointment.

Appointments should take no longer than 15 minutes. The fundraiser organizers ask that homeowners be present for any logo application.

There are two stencil options: Option 1 is a 2 foot by 2 foot bobcat logo and Option 2 is one or two one foot by one foot logos. The logos will be applied with either washable blue tempura paint or semi-permanent blue spray paint.

Bobcat supports may contact Sara Vance at (712) 309-6298 or sara.vance97488@campus.peru.edu to schedule their appointment.

Alpha Chi promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those who achieve such distinction. The organization only accepts students who place in the top ten percent of their class from all academic disciplines. If you would like to learn more about Peru State’s chapter, contact Dr. Kate Trout at ktrout@peru.edu

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12/12/23, 8:40 AM

Campus Celebrates Constitution Day with Scavenger Hunt

Campus Celebrates Constitution Day with Scavenger Hunt SEP 20, 2019 Dr. Crook handing off scavenger hunt clues to Daniela Laguna and Rebecca Wilson.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru Nebraska - The United States Constitution was signed 232 years ago, to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17, Phi Alpha Theta and the Social Science Club hosted a Hamilton themed scavenger hunt. Students and Faculty were invited to participate, collecting clues from faculty members and solving riddles based on the making of the Constitution. Students and Faculty who completed the scavenger hunt were entered into a drawing for three prizes. The winner of the drawing were Emma Haning (Hamburg, Neb.) Asha Christie (Lavista, Neb.), and Bethany Ullman (Beatrice, Neb.). They each won Caseys gift cards for $50, $25, and $10 respectively. The winning faculty member was Angela Zarybnicky, the Student Intervention Coordinator, who received a gift card for the Cat Cave. Dr. Sara Crook, the faculty advisor for the Social Science Club and Phi Alpha Theta, said, "The Social Science Club enjoyed the opportunity to pair their love of “Hamilton: The Musical” with Constitution Day. The students thought it was also a good opportunity for students to meet some of the friendliest Office Assistants on campus! We appreciate all the cooperation from those Office Assistants and applaud those students and staff who took the time to learn more about the Constitution.> Peru State’s Phi Alpha Theta chapter is a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Phi Alpha Theta and the Social Science Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, at 11:00 a.m. in Jindra 202. For more information about Constitution Day, or Peru State’s Phi Alpha Theta chapter, or the Social Science Club, contact Dr. Sara Crook at scrook@peru.edu or Dr. Kathi Nehls at knehls@peru.edu. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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12/12/23, 8:46 AM

Peru State hosts free graphic design classes

Peru State hosts free graphic design classes SEP 20, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – The School of Arts and Sciences will be hosting a series of Weekend Workshops on graphic design through November. The workshops are taught by new Assistant Professor of Art Ken Curtis in room 104 of the A.V. Larson Building on the Peru State College Campus. The workshops are free and open to students, employees and the public. Please register by e-mailing kcurtist@peru.edu. Each of the workshops are intended to last four hours and start at 9 a.m. on Saturdays throughout the fall.

Topics Photoshop I InDesign I

Date Description Sep. In this workshop we focus on the basics of Photoshop. The goal is to make the student comfortable with the 21

Oct. Basic page layout will be explored using InDesign. We will start with getting comfortable with the software by 5

Typography Oct. I Illustrator II Photoshop II

process of opening a document and working with the basic tools. Simple photo manipulation will be explored.

adding text and images to create a simple but interesting layout. The basics of typography is a must to create engaging flyers or announcements. In this workshop we cover the rules and guidelines dealing with the many options of type. A basic understanding of Illustrator is needed for the workshop.

Oct. Take your Illustrator experience to the next level. This workshop will continue where the first workshop ended. We 26

will discuss using photographs, typography and creating a typographic poster.

Nov. This workshop continues where the first PS workshop ended. We will be exploring many of the more intermediate 9

tools needed to edit photographs including basic photo manipulation.

Video

Nov. We will be working with Adobe3 Premiere to do basic editing of videos. The workshop will include cuts, adding

Editing I

text, and saving your video to the correct format.

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Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble presents: Jazz on the Green

Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble presents: Jazz on the Green SEP 20, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – In keeping with Peru State College tradition, on September 26 at 11:30 a.m., the Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble is hosting Jazz on the Green.

Mark Benson, director of the Ensemble, said “The jazz ensemble will continue a Peru State tradition by holding Jazz on the Green.”

The Ensemble will perform pieces by Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Tito Puente, George Gershwin, and various others. The hourlong performance will be held on the patio of the V.F. Jindra Fine Arts Building.

The event is free and open to the public. Food will be served.

To learn more about Peru State’s Jazz Band, contact Mark Benson at mbenson@peru.edu

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12/12/23, 8:41 AM

Department of Corrections bring K9 Unit to Campus for Demonstration

Department of Corrections bring K9 Unit to Campus for Demonstration SEP 27, 2019 Danny Hayes (left) and Sergeant Lee Tinkler with K-9 Units Kaylee (left) and Jax (right).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Officers from the Nebraska Department of Corrections visited campus on September 25 to showcase three of their specially trained K-9 units. The presentation was done in conjunction with the criminal justice honor society, Kappa Omicron Rho, and featured a Q&A and live demonstration. The event was held in T.J. Majors and was open to the wider Peru State community. The event was overseen by handler, Sergeant Lee Tinkler, who explained that the dogs are trained in tracking narcotics, including drugs and alcohol. The dogs are rescue animals who had been with the department for several years, Tinkler's own dog, Kaylee, was twelve years old and preparing to retire. Sergeant Lee Tinkler said, "I do this job, because it keeps people safe, it keeps the inmates safe, keeps the staff safe, and it keeps the public safe." For more information about ACJA / LAE at Peru State, contact Danny Hayes at dhayes@peru.edu or Dr. Amber Mahan at amahan@peru.edu. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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12/12/23, 8:49 AM

Media Advisory: Peru State Homecoming

Media Advisory: Peru State Homecoming SEP 27, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State Homecoming activities will continue as planned despite a wet forecast for the weekend. Peru State will hold a parade at 10 a.m. with a home football game against the Baker University Wildcats at 2 p.m. Based on the rainy forecast, the College will again move the Tailgate event from the historic Quad to the Al Wheeler Activity Center. If Saturday should prove to be a rainy day, the AWAC will be dry and warm between the morning’s parade and the afternoon football game. This annual Tailgate features activities for children, music and food. It is free and open to the public. The College has invited the region to attend. Additional changes to the schedule may be made in the case of severe weather. These changes will be announced via social media as soon as they are made. Additional activities, sponsored by the Peru Community Impact Group, will be held in downtown Peru before the parade. The College has announced that instead of a gate admission for the football game, they will accept free will donations with 100% of the proceeds to be directed to leukemia research. The donations are in honor of Riley (Dale) Holstine. Holstine played football at Peru State before passing from leukemia at the beginning of the week. A moment of silence will be held prior to the start of the game, following the national anthem, to remember Holstine. This will be followed by a release of orange balloons. In addition, the football team will be wearing orange shoe laces. Orange represents the battle against leukemia cancer. ###

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12/12/23, 8:52 AM

The passing of former Peru State President Jerry Gallentine

The passing of former Peru State President Jerry Gallentine SEP 27, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The Peru State College community was saddened to learn of the passing of past president Jerry Gallentine. Gallentine passed in Norton, Kansas at the age of 78. Gallentine served as president of Peru State College from 1982 to 1990. Dr. Dan Hanson, current President of Peru State, writes, “I met Jerry only briefly, but he expressed the strongest admiration for Peru State and its future.” “I also know that many alumni, faculty and staff built strong relationships on campus under his leadership. They still often return to campus – for which we are thankful.” According to the College’s sesquicentennial history book, Nebraska’s First College: Shaping the Future Since 1867, “Enrollment doubled on watch, and he was responsible for helping revive the Peru master of education program, which had been dead for more than 20 years.” “Under his direction, Peru State took a greater leadership role in promotion growth in rural areas. He worked to form a cooperative program between the College and Nebraska Public Power District, resulting in a bachelor of science degree with a major in nuclear technology.” Gallentine left Peru State to become president of Western New Mexico University, before serving as University President and CEO of National American University for more than twenty years. According to the Rapid City Journal, memorials may be made to Clayton Cemetery, Norcatur Alliance, Whispering Pines or the Peru State College Foundation. ###

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Peru State ranked fifth best online college in nation for affordability

Peru State ranked fifth best online college in nation for affordability SEP 27, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College is ranked fifth in the nation for the best online colleges by BestValueSchools.com. The cost of education is calculated using data provided by the National Center for Educational Statistics' College Navigator and Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. BestValueSchools.com says, "Students increasingly turn to online colleges for flexible course scheduling, career-centered degrees, and affordable tuition rates." "Peru State offers an exceptionally low online tuition price and financial assistance. Students can also cut costs by transferring up to 90 credits toward degree completion." Peru State was the highest ranked college in Nebraska on the BestValueSchools.com list. The complete can be found here: https://www.bestvalueschools.com/rankings/online-colleges/ ###

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12/12/23, 8:59 AM

Suicide Prevention Week at Peru State College

Suicide Prevention Week at Peru State College SEP 27, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College held a week of programming dedicated to suicide prevention during the week of September 9. As part of this week, an evening showing of Suicide the Ripple Effect was held in the Performing Arts Center on September 12. This shared the story of Kevin Hines, who attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Amanda Drier from the Southeast Prevention Partners provided the viewing and yard signs for campus creating awareness of the week long recognition. id="attachment_16596" align="" width="302" Drier speaks before the showing of Suicide the Ripple Effect. Jamie Eberly, Licensed Student Counselor, said, “The showing was attended by 24 people on the evening of September 12 and followed with honest conversation about relevant topics and statistics.”id="attachment_16600" align="" width="285" Eberly sharing information about suicide prevention. The campus also provides Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training on a monthly basis to students and faculty members. The mission of QPR is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. Eberly continued to say, “Since August 2018, when we started providing QPR training on campus, we have trained over 130 people!” The Counseling Center and Peru State Athletic Department are also planning on hosting the Glow Walk on October 23. The Glow Walk is held to raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month. ###

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Peru State to Add Four Varsity and One Junior varsity Program in 2020-21

Peru State to Add Four Varsity and One Junior varsity Program in 2020-21 OCT 2, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2019 Contact: Ted Harshbarger, Director of Sports Information, 402-872-2380

(Peru, Neb.) – After recruiting its largest freshman class in at least 30 years, Peru State College will add four varsity athletic programs and one junior varsity athletic program to begin competing in the fall of 2020. The new athletic programs are planned to continue the growth of on-campus opportunities. The College will add men’s bowling, women’s bowling, men’s cross country, competitive dance, and junior varsity women’s volleyball. Hiring of coaches and recruitment will begin immediately. The President of Peru State, Dr. Dan Hanson, said, “We know many students choose Peru State to become involved in teams, clubs and other organizations. They want to train and improve, compete, volunteer and engage in our communities.” “As we expand opportunities, Peru State has a tremendous foundation to build on – from the perfect score on our most recent Champions of Character designation to the personal and engaging education our students receive.” “I am excited to grow as a campus and to better share Peru State with the region.” The Bobcat’s Athletic Director, Wayne Albury, noted careful research went into the plan to offer additional sports, “This decision was not made without a thorough review of the College’s resources and needs.” “We are confident the addition of these programs – and the opportunities they represent – will better serve the current and future needs of our student-athletes.” The College credits much of its recruitment success this year to adding four junior varsity athletic programs and competitive cheer. More than 70 freshmen were added to junior varsity teams and the competitive cheer team. In addition, at least 15 students transferred to Peru State for one of these athletic opportunities. By adding the four varsity sports, the College will now have a total of 13 programs competing for conference and national championships. Presently, Peru State offers football, women’s cross country, women’s golf, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, and competitive cheer. All of the programs compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). While three of the varsity sports are completely new, the men’s cross country program is actually being re-established. The program was discontinued in the early 1980’s after many years of success including six top-ten national finishes and ten All-American citations. With the addition of the junior varsity women’s program, that will bring the College’s junior varsity offering to five. Junior varsity programs new this fall were men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and softball. Current head volleyball coach Laurie Felderman is excited to begin recruiting for the junior varsity component for her volleyball program, “Watching the very competitive practices of the newly-added varsity programs proves to me that this will strengthen our entire volleyball program at Peru State.”

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12/12/23, 8:59 AM

Peru State to Add Four Varsity and One Junior varsity Program in 2020-21

At Peru State, student-athletes may compete at both the junior varsity and varsity levels. NAIA guidelines allow for cross competition within scheduling limitations. Peru State competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) against member schools in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. In addition to playing Heart schools, the new programs will also look to play against other NAIA schools in Nebraska and regional junior college athletic teams. Heart Commissioner Lori Thomas was pleased to learn of Peru State’s decision to add programs, “Congratulations to Peru State as they expand their sports offerings and student-athlete experience.” “With the addition of men’s and women’s bowling, the Heart will gain a national championship automatic berth; and competitive dance will bring the conference up to ten sponsoring institutions, the largest participation out of all NAIA conferences. It is great to see when an institution looks not only at what makes sense to their campus but also a great fit for the conference.” Potential students interested in athletics at Peru State are encouraged to visit www.pscbobcats.com, speak with an admissions representative or coach. To express an interest, potential athletes can also complete the College’s inquiry form at http://my.peru.edu/athletics/inquiryform ###

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Peru State holds Education Planning Fair

Peru State holds Education Planning Fair OCT 3, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - The Peru State campus welcomed high school students from Auburn, Johnson-Brock, Lourdes Central Catholic, Nebraska City and Palmyra its Educational Planning Fair. The fair was coordinated by Peru State's Director of Admission, Cindy Cammack, who said, "We were delighted to have such a good turnout of schools this year. Good attendance is key to colleges deciding to attend our Educational Planning Program in the future." The event was sponsored by EducationQuest and the Nebraska Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers. 36 educational institutions and the military were in attendance: Air National Guard Bellevue University Black Hills State University Bryan College of Health Sciences Central Community College - Grand Island Chadron State College Clarkson College College of Hair Design College of Saint Mary Concordia University Dakota Wesleyan University Doane University Education Quest Foundation Hastings College Joseph's College - Cosmetology Midland University Missouri Western State University Morningside College Nebraska Army National Guard Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Nebraska Wesleyan University North Central Kansas Technical College Northeast Community College Peru State College ROTC Scholarships- Creighton, UNO, Bellevue South Dakota School of Mines and Technology South Dakota State University Southeast Community College - Milford University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Nebraska at Omaha University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Sioux Falls University of South Dakota Wayne State College Xenon Academy

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12/12/23, 8:53 AM

Peru Theatre Company Hosting Free Acting Workshops

Peru Theatre Company Hosting Free Acting Workshops OCT 3, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – The Peru Theatre Company is partnering with Blixt Locally Grown Arts to host two workshops on Wednesday, October 9. The workshops will be located in the Black Box Theater located in the Jindra Fine Arts Building.

The workshops will be led by theatre artists Becky Boesen, and Petra Wahlqvist. Participation is open to the wider Peru community and each workshop will last approximately 75 minutes.

The first workshop is titled “The Missing Piece” and will be held from 2:00-3:15p.m. The second workshop is titled “Angry is Sad’s Bodyguard” and will be held from 4:00-5:15p.m.

According to their website, Blixt Locally Grown Arts “is a Nebraska-based arts organization that specializes in the development of new works, community building, and the stimulation of economic development through the integration of local arts and culture into all facets of life.”

To learn more about Blixt Locally Grown Arts, visit their website at https://www.blixt.space/.

The Peru Theatre Company’s next production, “Two 2-Handers: A Staged Reading Series” will be held from Oct. 16 to Oct. 20 in the Performing Arts Center.

To learn more about the Peru Theatre Company, contact Professor Laura Lippman at Llippman@peru.edu

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12/12/23, 8:44 AM

Charles and Judy Grotrian honored as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshals

Charles and Judy Grotrian honored as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshals OCT 7, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – The Grand Marshals for Peru State College’s 2019 Homecoming Parade, as selected by the Student Senate, were Mr. Charles and Dr. Judy Grotrian of Brock, Nebraska. The pair also spoke at the All-College Reunion Dinner the night before the parade and performed the coin toss before the Homecoming football game. During her remarks at the All-College Dinner, Grotrian shared, “Over the 23 years I was on this campus with the Johnson-Brock students for the high school business contest, and the 21 years teaching Peru State students, I was continually reminded of how much of a gift this place is. Dr. Judy Grotrian and Charles Grotrian during Saturday’s Homecoming Parade. Photo by Brandi Hull. Not only was Grotrian announced as the Grand Marshal for 2019, but she was also the recipient of the Barb Lewellan Award during May of this year by Student Senate. This award is designed to honor an outstanding faculty, staff member, or administrator who has distinguished him or herself through the betterment of students and student life at Peru State College. She became a part of the Peru State faculty in 1998 and just recently retired this past spring, in 2019. She was a part of the Business Department on campus, teaching courses like Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Employee Training and Development, and Organizational Communications. She was joined in the parade by her husband, Charles Grotrian. Charles is a Peru State alumnus who graduated in the Class of 1971. He went on to teach for three years at Weeping Water High School, but decided his true calling was farming. They partnered with Judy’s brother and wife (Larry and Sue Green) to name the auditorium in the Performing Arts Center in honor of the extended Green family. Judy and Charlie have also honored Judy’s parents, James G. and Mavis Green, by helping to establish and support a scholarship for high-achieving students pursuing business-related degrees here at Peru State. Both Charlie and Judy are southeast Nebraska natives. Throughout their lives, they have been devoted to their children ( Jay and Sheri), family, community, to working hard and always doing their best. Their family has always valued education, not simply as a means to an end, but as a way to an informed and fulfilling life. Charles Grotrian (center, not a referee or Baker football player) flips the coin before the homecoming game between the Peru State Bobcats and the Baker University Wildcats. Dr. Judy Grotrian (left, not a Peru State football player). Photo courtesy of Dr. Bill Clemente. ###

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Zurek and Constantino named 2019 Homecoming Queen and King

Zurek and Constantino named 2019 Homecoming Queen and King OCT 7, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Seniors Julia Zurek and Luis Constantino were crowned as the 2019 Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday, September 28, at a special ceremony moved to the Al Wheeler Activity Center due to a rain delay during the annual homecoming football game.id="attachment_18100" align="" width="215" Constantino and Zurek, Peru State's 2019 Homecoming King and Queen. Julia Zurek is the daughter of Rick and Stacey Zurek. She is from Louisville, Nebraska. Zurek is majoring in Kinesiology with a business minor. She participates in Cross Country and is a Resident Assistant. She also participates in Christian Student Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Rotaract, Phi Epsilon Kappa, Peru Association of Student Athletes, and is a student honors assistant. Zurek's hobbies include anything involving crafts, working out, fishing, reading, cooking, gardening, and hanging out with friends and family. Her future plans are to graduate in May, marry Daniel Boshart, and go change the world from there.id="attachment_18099" align="" width="300" Last year's homecoming king, Daniel Boshart, crowns the 2019 Homecoming Queen, Julia Zurek, with the help of Peru State's first Lady, Elaine Hanson. Luis Henrique Ribeiro Constantino is the son of Laerte Constantino and Lucy Ribeiro. He is from Varzae Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Constantino is majoring in Kinesiology and Business Management. His on-campus activities on include being a Resident Assistant and playing football. Constantino's hobbies include cooking, working out, listening to music and playing various sports. Luis’s future plans are to graduate and pursue a job in kinesiology or business.id="attachment_18098" align="" width="300" Last year's queen, Emily Whipple, crown's Peru State's 2019 Homecoming King, Luis Constantino, with the help of Dr. Dan Hanson. id="attachment_18097" align="" width="300" The 2019 Homecoming Reception included the President of Peru State College, Dr. Dan Hanson; the First Lady, Elaine Hanson; the 2018 Homecoming Queen, Emily Whipple (Lincoln, NE); and the 2018 Homecoming King, Daniel Boshart (Woodriver, NE. ###

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Peru State Choirs present concert “We Rise Again”

Peru State Choirs present concert “We Rise Again” OCT 8, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State Choirs will present their debut concert of the 2019-2020 school year, “We Rise Again.” The concert will be held Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public.

The Women’s Choir and Concert Chorale groups will perform. The choirs will be conducted by Dr. Matt Hill, with Liz Stinman on piano.

According to choir director Dr. Matt Hill, the concert “is a celebration of choral diversity, a portion of which acknowledges the devastation of our region’s flooding, and sparks hope and determination for full recovery from this ongoing disaster.”

The Women’s Choir is a treble concert choir made up of passionate women who love to explore treble music’s close harmonies and vibrant resonance. The Concert Chorale is a mixed-gender choir that specializes in 20th and 21st Century choral repertoire from the United States and around the world.

If you’d like to learn more about Peru State’s choirs, contact Dr. Matt Hill at mhill@peru.edu

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Rieschick returns to Peru State as Director of Business Services

Rieschick returns to Peru State as Director of Business Services OCT 8, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - Erin Rieschick has returned to Peru State College as the Director of Business Services. She oversees the Business Office and its staff with a primary focus on management of student billing and accounts. “I am very excited to be back at Peru State College working with students again," Rieschick writes, "Having the opportunity to help them through their academic journey is truly an honor, and I look forward to what the future holds!"id="attachment_18252" align="" width="200" Erin Rieschick "Erin has been a great addition to the Administration and Finance team," said Peru State's Vice President of Admissions and Finance, Debbie White. "She has a true passion and enthusiasm for the students and enjoys working individually with students so they are successful. Her ability to embrace the College's mission and pose questions about current procedures will allow our Business Office to be more nimble in meeting the students' needs." Before returning to Peru State, Rieschick worked for State Farm Insurance. She had also previously worked for Peru State as an Admissions Representative, where she traveled throughout the state of Nebraska to meet with potential students. Rieschick completed her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Hastings College and went on to obtain her master’s degree in Family Financial Planning from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She currently lives near Falls City with her husband, Andrew, and three young children: Isabel, Ike and Dottie. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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2019 Homecoming Court announced

2019 Homecoming Court announced OCT 14, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College announced its 2019 Homecoming Court. Seniors Julia Zurek and Luis Constantino were crowned as the 2019 Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday, September 28, at a special ceremony moved to the Al Wheeler Activity Center due to a rain delay during the annual homecoming football game. Candidates, selected by the student body, were featured in the annual homecoming parade and during the halftime ceremony. A release regarding the coronation of Julia Zurek and Luis Constantino is available. King and Queen Candidates

Rozlyn Cole is from Wymore, Neb. She is a triple major in Business Administration: Management, Marketing and Human Resources and Risk Management. Rozlyn plans to seek a job focusing on Marketing and Sales. Luis Henrique Ribeiro Constantino is from Varzae Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Constantino is majoring in Kinesiology and Business Management. His on-campus activities on include being a Resident Assistant and playing football.Luis Constantino, Varze Grande, Brazil Rozlyn Cole alongside Luis Constantino leading off the King and Queen candidates. Jacey Sutton is from Wahoo, Neb. She majors in Business Administration: Management and Human Resources and a minor in Organizational Leadership. She plans to reside in Nebraska and work in human resources or for Title Services of the Plains. > Gage Hansen is from Omaha, Neb. He has a major in Health and Physical Education with endorsements in coaching and ESL. His future plan involves becoming a physical education teacher. Jacey Sutton with Gage Hansen at the start of the parade. > Jacey Sutton and Gage Hansen take part in the coronation ceremony. Takia Walker is from Enterprise, Alabama. She is a major in Biological Science. Takia plans to graduate from Peru and then attend Medical School. Noah Kasbohm is from Nebraska City, Neb. He is a major in Biochemical Sciences. He plans on attending pharmacy school this August at UNMC Takia Walker and Noah Kasbohm line up as part of the halftime ceremony. Sydney Yost is from Papillion, Neb. She majors in Early Childhood Education. In her future, she plans to become an elementary teacher, travel to all 50 states and volunteer at the orphanage her church sponsors in Sierra Leone. Spencer Kerwin is from Omaha, Neb. He majors in Business Management and Marketing and minors in Computer Management and Information Systems and Psychology. Spencer plans to attain a position in Upper-Management with a well-known retail store like Target, Walmart, or Best Buy.

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Spencer Kerwin riding with Sydney Yost in the parade. Sydney Yost with Spencer Kerwin in the Al Wheeler Activity Center during the special rain delay ceremony. > Julia Zurek is from Louisville, Nebraska. She is majoring in Kinesiology with a business minor. She participates in Cross Country and is a Resident Assistant. She also participates in Christian Student Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Rotaract, Phi Epsilon Kappa, Peru Association of Student Athletes, and is a student honors assistant. Justin Pool is from Circleville, Kansas. He is a double major in Business Administration and Marketing with a minor in Computer Management and Information Systems. Justin is currently undecided as to where his talents may take him. Julia Zurek with Justin Pool on Saturday. Julia Zurek and Justin Pool take their spots in the 2019 Homecoming lineup.

Junior Representatives The Junior Representatives were Ethan Arnold and Shianna Oestreich. Shianna Oestreich is from Hadar, Neb. She is majoring in Disease and Human Health with a minor in Accounting. Her plan is to graduate from Peru and attend UNMC to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. > Ethan Arnold is from Lincoln, Neb. He has majors in Computer Management and Information Systems and Business Administration. He also has a minor in Graphic Design Activities. Ethan plans on taking pictures for the MLB and NFL with freelance photography on the side. Shianna Oestrich and Ethan Arnold served as the junior representatives. Sophomore Representatives The sophomore representatives were Jeff Hart and Emily Oestmann.

Emily Oestmann is from Johnson, Neb. She majors in Graphic Design with a Marketing Minor. Her future plan is to run her own wedding and promotional film video business and own many different types of poultry. Jeff Hart is from Elkhorn, Neb. He is a major in Elementary Education. His future plans involve becoming a third-grade teacher, having a family and becoming a coach. > Emily Oestmann and Jeff Hart served as the sophomore representatives. Freshmen Representatives The freshmen representatives were Maximus Hohn and Gabriella Bakirane Max Hohn is from Wahoo, Neb. He is majoring in Pre-Radiography to become a Radiation Therapist in the state of Nebraska.

Gabby Bakirane is from Lincoln, Neb. She is majoring in Disease and Human Health so she can advance to UNMC where she wishes to become a nurse practitioner. Gabby Bakirane and Maximus Hohn served as the freshmen representatives. ###

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Peru Theatre Company to present Two 2-Handers: A Staged Reading Series

Peru Theatre Company to present Two 2-Handers: A Staged Reading Series OCT 14, 2019

For Immediate Release October 18, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The Peru Theatre Company will present "Two 2-Handers: A Staged Reading Series" in four performances from Wednesday, October 16, to Sunday, October 20. The performances encompass two student-directed shows, "I and You" and "Gruesome Playground Injuries." Amelia Roth (Crete, NE) directs Lauren Gunderson's "I and You." Kaity Baker (Weeping Water, NE) directs Rajiv Joseph's "Gruesome Playground Injuries." General admission is $20, and $10 for seniors and students. Admission is free for Peru State College faculty, staff and students. Showtimes: Wednesday, October 16 at 6 p.m. I and You Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. Gruesome Playground Injuries & I and You Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. Gruesome Playground Injuries Sunday, October 20 at 6 p.m. Gruesome Playground Injuries & I and You

Two 2-Handers will open the Company's 2019-2020 season, entitled "Bodies & Souls." Laura Lippman, the assistant professor of theatre at Peru State said, "Each production uniquely explores the ephemeral, the immortal and the space in between. Both "I and You" and "Gruesome Playground Injuries" feature two characters navigating those themes - as well as each other - in humorous and heartfelt ways." "We hope you will engage your imagination as you hear their stories." The Peru Theatre Company meets every other Tuesday in the Jindra Black Box Theater, while improv is held every Monday. If you would like to learn more about Peru State's Theatre program, contact Professor Laura Lippman at llippman@peru.edu ###

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Peru State Distinguished Speaker Series to feature David Thoreson

Peru State Distinguished Speaker Series to feature David Thoreson OCT 18, 2019 David Thoreson

Peru, Nebraska - Photographer, sailor and explorer, David Thoreson, will speak at Peru State College as part of the 2019-2020 Distinguished Speaker Series. With his extreme polar adventures and Midwestern roots, Thoreson will be a unique and entertaining speaker. Thoreson will be on the Peru State campus on Wednesday, October 30, at 7 p.m. to share his life story. The public is invited to attend this free event in the Performing Arts Center. Thoreson's presentation will combine stunning visuals and storytelling about the inter-connectivity between people, land and water at both the local and global level. He provides an eye-witness account of the impact of climate change to sensitive polar and ocean systems that affect the environment worldwide. David Thoreson grew up in a small Iowa town. He learned to sail and love the water as a boy in the Iowa Great Lakes area where he became an environmental advocate. He will share how these early experiences led to a life of exploration and discovery at the far reaches of the globe while sailing over 70,000 miles around the planet. Thoreson is the first American in history to sail both directions through the Arctic Ocean’s Northwest Passage. He also completed a 28,000-mile circumnavigation of the North American and South American continents on a research sailboat working with NASA, NOAA and universities from two hemispheres. David Thoreson is the author of numerous articles and books including his pictorial memoir, Over the Horizon: Exploring the Edges of a Changing Planet. He is an Explorers Club Fellow and participant in the World Science Festival, Nobel Peace Prize Forums, TEDx and United Nations' Oceans Conference. Peru State established the Distinguished Speaker Series in 2010 as part of a commitment to student engagement and success. The intent of the Series is to bring diverse, nationally and internationally recognized speakers to southeast Nebraska to enrich the educational experience of students while also providing regional communities more opportunities to engage in interesting and relevant topics. ###

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2019 Homecoming Parade Winners

2019 Homecoming Parade Winners OCT 18, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Student Senate announced the winners of the student organizations and non-student organization entries of the 2019 Homecoming Parade. Entries were placed into the two different categories and judged based on creativity, effort, enthusiasm and the relevancy to the theme this year (To Peru and Beyond).

Student Organizations

First Place: A joint entry by the Peru Student Education Association (PSEA), Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and Kappa Delta Pi.

(Picture Not Available) Peru Student Education Association, along with the help of Council for Exceptional Children and Kappa Delta Pi presented Miss. Frizzle’s Magic School Bus in this year’s parade!

Second Place: CAB

Campus Activities Board rode in their space themed float. They are the coolest club on campus and they are not afraid to let you know it. CAB is dedicated to creating fun activities to bring the campus to life!

Third Place: Peru Theatre Company

Peru Theatre Company presented the Bobcats In Black in the parade on Saturday! These galaxy defenders are ready for anything, taking on alien invasions, keeping the peace, and memorizing lines all at the same time.

Non-student Organizations

First Place: A joint entry by the Professional Staff Senate and Support Staff Senate.

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2019 Homecoming Parade Winners

The Professional and Support Staff Senates strive to uphold the Peru State College Mission Statement by promoting life-long learning, fostering independent inquiry, and promoting the value of knowledge and discovery. The Senates do plenty to serve the community as well. Thank you for all of your efforts to improve our campus and community.

Second Place: Bingo Bender Family

The Bingo Bender Family showcased their spirit in a Star Wars themed golf cart. The family consists of Branden and Tesha Bender and their two sons, Daxx and Beaux Bender who rode in front of them having lightsaber duels.

Third Place: Peru State College National Alumni Association (NAA)

The NAA showed up to the parade with their spaceship-van. They help put on various events for the campus throughout the year including the annual Chili Feed hosted in February.

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Peru State Hosts 48th Annual Show Choir Festival

Peru State Hosts 48th Annual Show Choir Festival OCT 21, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - From Tuesday October 22 to Wednesday October 23, Peru State College will be hosting its 48th annual show choir festival in the Performing Arts Center. More than 25 high schools from around the region, including three states, will be participating in the event. Admission is free and performances starts each day at 8:00 a.m., extending into the afternoon. Dr. Jacob Bartlett, associate professor of music at Peru State, said, "Having the festival in the Performing Arts Center is a huge opportunity for us, both to showcase our facilities and help recruit to the College. Students from the four state region will be able to witness first hand the support and infrastructure in place at Peru State College." Prestige is slated to perform four times during the festival, Bartlett continues, "Prestige is performing a set based on weathering storms, called 'Here Comes the Sun.'" "Along with the Beatles’ classic hit, we will perform a blues chart 'Nothin’ but Muddy Water' with soloists Ben Keyes (Springfield, Neb.,) and Aliyah Telpner (La Vista, Neb.); 'Rainy Days & Mondays' with soloists (La Vista, Neb.,) and Casey Myers (Elm Creek, Neb.); 'Mighty Clouds of Joy' with soloists Jaelynn Muhr (Mitchell, Neb.) and Samantha Hernandez (Columbus, Neb.); and 'Don’t Rain on my Parade.' We also feature our combo, with Erik Estrada from Auburn High School on guitar, Zach Steele (Auburn, Neb.) on bass, Gavin Maas (Glenwood, Iowa,) on drums, and our Staff Accompanist, Liz Stinman, on piano." The schools attending the festival are: Arlington Public Schools Auburn High School Bellevue East High School Bishop Neumann High School Centennial Public School Columbus High School Crete High School Deshler Public School Gretna High School Harvard High School Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School Lincoln Southeast High School Maryville High School Missouri Valley High School Nebraska City High School Norris High School Omaha Northwest High School Pawnee City Public Schools Platteview High School Sabetha High School Seaman High School Tri County Public Schools Wahoo High School Waverly High School

To learn more about the festival, or Peru State's choral programs, contact Dr. Jacob Bartlett at jbartlett@peru.edu ###

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Peru State Hosts 48th Annual Show Choir Festival

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Peru State to host 2019 Southeast Nebraska Career Fair

Peru State to host 2019 Southeast Nebraska Career Fair OCT 21, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College will be holding the Southeast Nebraska Career Fair on October 30, 2019. The event will be located in the Live Oak Room in the Student Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Jaime Eberly, career fair coordinator and a licensed student counselor at Peru State, said, “This year we are seeing a wider variety of employers interested in connecting with Peru State students! There is something for everyone this year, no matter the major!”

The Fair will be free and open to all students and members of the community. If you are interested in a great opportunity to network with people in your field, feel free to visit the career fair.

Eberly continued to say, “Having moved the career fair to the fall presents more high-level opportunities for our students nearing graduation. Many places are eager to hire our students!”

Currently, the list of twenty-three employers to be at the fair are as follows:

Peru State College Graduate Programs Tri State Nursing Sandhills Global Nebraska Center for the Education of the Blind and Visually Impaired Ambassador Clarinda Academy Gleim Campus Representative Fastenal US ARMY Papillion Police Department Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

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Peru State to host 2019 Southeast Nebraska Career Fair

Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service J.J. Palmtag, Inc. Boy Scouts of America, Cornhusker Council Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Advance Services Better Living Counseling Services Cass County Sheriff’s Office Nebraska Department of Labor CJ Foods, Inc. Maranatha Camp and Retreat Center

For more information, visit www.peru.edu/careerfair/ or contact Jamie Eberly at jeberly@peru.edu or (402) 872-2436.

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Boobash Festival - A Fun Event at Peru State College

Boobash Festival - A Fun Event at Peru State College OCT 23, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College and the Peru Community Impact Group are hosting fall and Halloween themed events for area elementary school children and their parents on Sunday, October 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held in downtown Peru and on the Peru State College campus. The events are free and open to the public. Families with small children are encouraged to attend. Peru State Campus: On the Peru State campus, Boo Bash begins at 4 p.m. with trick-or-treating in Eliza Morgan Residence Hall. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Treats will also be available at the home of Dr. Dan and Elaine Hanson, President and First Lady of Peru State College. Their home is directly north of the V.F. Jindra Fine Arts Building. Don't miss your photo with “Bob” the Bobcat! Attendees should plan to arrive on campus by 5 p.m. and follow signs to designated parking areas. Stay for s'mores at 7 p.m. around the firepit in the Sapp Family Plaza behind Morgan Hall. The Peru Community Impact Group will provide the fixings and Residence Assistants will be on hand to help with marshmallow roasting. The four-and-under costume competition was fierce. Peri Sayer, Jasper Shaw, Elsie Hogue, Ghostbuster, Burke Hardy and Henry Montanelli competed. Downtown Peru: The Peru Community Impact Group is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat in downtown Peru starting at 4 p.m. with a costume contest at 6 p.m. The downtown event will feature a DJ in the Street, a Pumpkin Walk, M's Kettlecorn, Farmer's Market and Baked Goods, Pie Baking Contest, Photo Booth, Pumpkin Decorating and Caramel Apples. A jack-o-lantern carving contest will also be held. contestants may purchase pumpkins and carve during the event or bring their carved pumpkins from home. Pumpkins sold during the event will support the Peru Day Care. Winners will be announced following the 6 p.m. costume contest. A soup supper will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Peru's City Hall. The supper is taking free will donations. The Tuesday Literary Club will hold a used book sale during the soup supper. Parker and Dylan Dunecacke get treats from Eulanda Cade. ###

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Los Valientes performs at Campus for Hispanic Heritage Month

Los Valientes performs at Campus for Hispanic Heritage Month OCT 25, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, CDEI (Council for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion) and Student Activities hosted "Los Valientes" (The Courageous Ones) on October 17. The event was held in the Performing Arts Center. According to the Core Ensemble's website, "Los Valientes is a chamber music theatre production for solo actor and trio (cello, piano, percussion) by the Core Ensemble." "It explores the artistic and political passions of Mexican painter Diego Rivera, the unwavering commitment to human rights of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, and the pursuit of social justice by Mexican American desperado Juaquin Murrieta aka Zorro. Music for this show features songs and concert/vernacular music by a wide range of Latin American composers including Astor Piazzolla and Osvaldo Golijov." Core Ensemble's David Perez-Ribada was on campus to perform "Los Valientes." Perez-Ribada, has performed a wide variety of stage roles throughout the United States, including the World Premiere of "Anna in the Tropics." He has appeared on the Fox TV Network as well as in several independent films. David studied acting at Florida International University and now resides in New York City. Since 1993, the Core Ensemble has toured nationally to every region of the United States and internationally to England, Russia, the Ukraine, Australia and the British Virgin Islands. The Ensemble was the recipient of the 2000 Eugene McDermott Award for Excellence in the Arts awarded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has received support from the State of Florida Department of Cultural Affairs, New England Foundation for the Arts, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, the Aaron Copland Fund for Music and the Virgil Thomson Foundation. Core Ensemble previously visited Peru State to present "Ebony Embers" about Harlem Renaissance figures including African American poets – Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and Claude McKay – as seen through the eyes of the great painter and muralist Aaron Douglas and "Ain't I A Woman" about the life of significant African American Women: ex-slave and fiery abolitionist Sojourner Truth, renowned novelist and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, exuberant folk artist Clementine Hunter and fervent civil rights worker Fannie Lou Hamer. To learn more about Los Valientes and the Core Ensemble, go to their website at http://www.coreensemble.com/shows-on-tour/losvalientes/ ###

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Peru State College announces winners of 48th annual Show Choir Festival.

Peru State College announces winners of 48th annual Show Choir Festival OCT 31, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College hosted its 48th annual show choir festival in the Performing Arts Center. More than 25 high schools from around the region, including three states, will be participating in the event. Admission is free and performances starts each day at 8:00 a.m., extending into the afternoon.

Dr. Jacob Bartlett, associate professor of music at Peru State, writes, “”Thank you for an incredible festival. I think the level of artistry improves every year, and we are lucky, to be able to host you and your students.”

He continues, “Having the festival in the Performing Arts Center is a huge opportunity for us, both to showcase our facilities and help recruit to the College.”

Awards:

Tuesday, Class AA – Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School “Spectrum” Wednesday, Class AA – Bellevue East High School “Take II”

Tuesday, Class A – Maryville High School “Spectrum” Wednesday, Class A – Norris High School “Gold”

Tuesday, Class B – Sabetha High School “Odyssey” Wednesday, Class B – Wahoo High School “Royalty”

Tuesday, Class C – Bishop Neumann High School “Scarlet Knights” Wednesday, Class C – Centennial Public School “Royal Blues”

Wednesday, Class D – Harvard High School “Cardinal & Black Singers”

Top Overall Middle School or Junior High – Harvard Middle School “Full Impact”

Top Tuesday Swing Choir – Lincoln Southeast “Countesses & Noblemen” Top Overall Swing Choir – Lincoln Southeast High School “Countesses & Noblemen”

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Peru State College announces winners of 48th annual Show Choir Festival.

Top Tuesday A Cappella/Jazz – Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School “Sotto Voce” Top Overall A Cappella or Jazz – Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School “Sotto Voce”

Top Tuesday Show Choir – Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School “Spectrum” Top Overall Show Choir – Norris High School “Gold”

To learn more about the festival, or Peru State’s music and choral programs, contact Dr. Jacob Bartlett at jbartlett@peru.edu or visit www.peru.edu/music

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Explorer, sailor and photographer, David Thoreson, visits Peru State College

Explorer, sailor and photographer, David Thoreson, visits Peru State College NOV 1, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - On October 30, photographer, sailor and explorer, David Thoreson, spoke at Peru State College as part of the 20192020 Distinguished Speaker Series. Thoreson also had dinner with students interested in photography and visited classrooms as part of his visit. Thoreson discussed growing up in the Lake Okoboji area in Iowa, attending the University of Nebraska in Omaha, and fulfilling a boyhood dream of sailing the world's oceans. Thoreson presenting as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series. Thoreson was introduced by Kaylee Gill. Gill is a senior majoring in both Early Childhood Education and Art Education major. She calls both Homer, Nebraska, and Sioux City, Iowa, home. Thoreson said, "I sailed six times over the Arctic Circle, and below the Antarctic Circle. We were the first American sailors to ever accomplish that feat. I believe I sailed further north or south than any American." Though his first expedition in 1994 to sail through the Northwest Passage ended prematurely, he would succeed on his second try in 2007, due in part to a decrease in glacial ice coverage in the Arctic along the Northwest Passage. Thoreson finished his presentation in a discussion of the many northern communities whose livelihoods were being disrupted by climate change. Thoreson said "I'm trying to spur a big movement across Iowa and Nebraska to revive a lot of our natural resources, to bring back water quality and more recreational opportunities for young people and families. Healthy families lead to healthy communities and a healthy state." Thoreson spoke on the importance of caring for the planet, "What I feel from a spiritual aspect is, it's time to start caring for this creation, it's time for us to start being good stewards of this planet. I feel obligated for many different reasons, and I hope that you do also." Continuing, he challenged students, "What will be your legacy? Because you're the future leaders, right here in this room, and you have a legacy and your career can have a profound impact! "We're going to have to start cleaning up a lot of the messes that . . . my generation, previous generations have made. Your generation is going to have to solve problems, and that's going to create whole new industries . . . in being good stewards of this planet." Thoreson stayed for a Q&A with the audience. Thoreson Biography David Thoreson grew up in a small Iowa town. He learned to sail and love the water as a boy in the Iowa Great Lakes area where he became an environmental advocate. He shared how these early experiences led to a life of exploration and discovery at the far reaches of the globe while sailing over 70,000 miles around the planet.

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Explorer, sailor and photographer, David Thoreson, visits Peru State College

Thoreson is the first American in history to sail both directions through the Arctic Ocean’s Northwest Passage. He also completed a 28,000-mile circumnavigation of the North American and South American continents on a research sailboat working with NASA, NOAA and universities from two hemispheres. His presentation combined stunning visuals and storytelling about the inter-connectivity between people, land and water - at both the local and global level. He provided an eyewitness account of the impact of climate change to sensitive polar and ocean systems that affect the environment worldwide. David Thoreson is the author of numerous articles and books including his pictorial memoir, Over the Horizon: Exploring the Edges of a Changing Planet. He is an Explorers Club Fellow and participant in the World Science Festival, Nobel Peace Prize Forums, TEDx and United Nations' Oceans Conference. Distinguished Speaker Series Peru State established the Distinguished Speaker Series in fall 2010 as part of its commitment to student engagement and success. The intent of the Series is to bring diverse, nationally and internationally recognized speakers to campus as an educational experience for students while also providing the surrounding communities with opportunities to engage in interesting and relevant topics. Speakers are encouraged to connect with the community in a variety of ways during their visits through classroom discussions, guest lectures, meet-and-greet receptions and a keynote address. ###

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Peru State College hosts 2019 Southeast Nebraska Career Fair

Peru State College hosts 2019 Southeast Nebraska Career Fair NOV 1, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College held the 2019 Southeast Nebraska Career Fair on October 30 in the Student Center's Live Oak Room. The fair serves to give Peru State College students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the public an opportunity to meet with company representatives and network with people in their respective fields. Representatives of twenty-three companies were in attendance. Jaime Eberly, career fair coordinator and a licensed student counselor at Peru State, said, "This year we saw a wider variety of employers interested in connecting with Peru State students. Having moved the career fair to the fall presented more high-level opportunities for our students nearing graduation -many places are eager to hire our students!" There were twenty-three employers at the fair: Peru State College Graduate Programs Tri State Nursing Sandhills Global Nebraska Center for the Education of the Blind and Visually Impaired Ambassador Clarinda Academy Gleim Campus Representative Fastenal US ARMY Papillion Police Department Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service J.J. Palmtag, Inc. Boy Scouts of America, Cornhusker Council Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Advance Services Better Living Counseling Services Cass County Sheriff’s Office Nebraska Department of Labor CJ Foods, Inc. Maranatha Camp and Retreat Center

For more information, visit www.peru.edu/careerfair/ or contact Jamie Eberly at jeberly@peru.edu or (402) 872-2436. ###

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Peru State hosts fourth annual Art Day

Peru State hosts fourth annual Art Day NOV 1, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – The Peru State College Art Department hosted more than 130 aspiring high school artists on campus as part of the fourth annual Art Day. Art Day seeks to connect the region’s young artists with the faculty, current majors, alumni and friends of the Art Department in ways that encourages continued exploration of the arts.

Visiting students and teachers were welcomed to campus by special guest artist Susan Knight. Knight is an Omaha-based painter, paper and installation artist. She has been commissioned to create a special piece for Peru State as part of Nebraska’s 1% for art commitment and renovations of the College’s Performing Arts Center.

Students and teachers were then able to choose from four workshops. Fine Art Workshop: Dynamic Paper Cutting – with guest artist Susan Knight 3D Design Workshop: Sculpture Construction with Peru State Students Graphic Design Workshop: Logo Art Designing with Peru State alumni, business owner and entrepreneur, Logan Merz Teacher Workshop: Target, Method, Match with Peru State alumni, former Peru State faculty member and nationally recognize cartoonist, Paul Fell In addition to the artistic workshops, attending students were able to tour campus and the art department, meet and greet current art majors, and have lunch in the newly renovated cafeteria. Attending teachers were also able to participate in a teacher-led roundtable for addressing standards, curriculum innovations, and assessment approaches.

Students were also allowed up to three submissions to the juried exhibition that will be displayed and judged in the spring. Students could submit any drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, photograph, 3D (including sculpture and ceramics) or digital artwork completed during their high school career. All submissions were free.

In addition to winning the exhibition, outstanding entries may be eligible for scholarships worth thousands of dollars off a studentartist’s tuition at Peru State College. The exhibition will be displayed on a date still yet to be determined.

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Peru State hosts fourth annual Art Day

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Peru State hosts Student Leadership Conference

Peru State hosts Student Leadership Conference NOV 1, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State hosted the 2019 Nebraska State College System Leadership Conference. Students representing the Student Senate organizations of Peru State, Wayne State and Chadron State all attended the event.

The theme for the conference this year was “Leading Through Adversity” with a goal to provide a great opportunity for all students to collaborate and grow as student leaders. All leaders are faced with good times and bad times. It is easy to lead in the good times, but it is in the bad times that a leader shows who they are and how they handle adversity.

Thomas Veleba (Pawnee City, NE), Vice President of Peru State’s Student Senate, said, “We were fortunate to have such a great line-up of speakers for students, faculty, and community members to collaborate with throughout the day. It was a great day for everybody to learn and experience some of the many values it takes to be a leader in all areas of life.”

A wide-variety of speakers presented at the conference:

Shawna Bindle, Mayor of Falls City, “Leadership and Influence.”

Dr. Greg Galardi, Professor of Business, Peru State College, “Lumps and Bumps on the Road to Leadership.”

Crystal Hutson, Director of Student Activities and Programs, Peru State College, “How to Fuel Motivation.”

Kayla Meyers (Sidney, IA) and Kristin Sanford (Lincoln, NE), Student Leaders, Peru State College, “Leadership Styles.”

Dr. Kristi Nies, Professor of English, Peru State College, “Well, That Was a Train Wreck.”

Dr. Kyle Ryan, Professor of Kinesiology, Peru State College, “Developing Resilience through Self-Assessment.”

Julie Slama, Senator, Nebraska’s First District, “Stepping up to the Plate.”

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Peru State hosts Student Leadership Conference

Aaron Thomas, Motivational Speaker and Author, Keynote Speaker: “Opportunities and Platform: Overcoming Adversity.”

Dr. Paul Turman, Chancellor, Nebraska State College System, Introduction

Ivan Wineglass, National Alumni Association Board of Directors, Peru State College, “Being Intentional for Life.”

The event was open to all students, faculty and community members who wished to attend.

Aaron Thomas was the Keynote Speaker for the conference. He spoke on how to use opportunities to overcome adversity.

Crystal Hutson, Peru State College Director of Student Activities and Programs, speaking about how to fuel motivation through negative advice.

Dr. Kristi Nies, Peru State professor of English, presenting on how to lead when something goes wrong.

Shawna Bindle, Mayor of Falls City, spoke on leadership and influence.

Dr. Kyle Ryan, Peru State professor of Kinesiology, speaking on how to develop resilience through self-assessment.

Ivan Wineglass, Peru State National Alumni Association Board of Directors, spoke on how to be intentional with everything you do. ### Thomas Veleba contributed to this release.

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Peru State welcomes Sarah Rogers as new Director of Financial Aid

Peru State welcomes Sarah Rogers as new Director of Financial Aid NOV 1, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Sarah Rogers has joined the Peru State staff as the Director of Financial Aid. As director, Rogers oversees the Financial Aid Office which seeks to provide financial services to students and their families as they seek to achieve their educational goals. Rogers said, "I am excited to work with Peru State’s students as they navigate college finances and become more independent. I am here for the students, and I can’t wait to help each of them fulfill their educational goals."id="attachment_18388" align="" width="222" Sarah Rogers Debbie White, vice president of admissions and finance, writes, "Sarah has numerous years of financial aid experience, including extensive supervisory duties, experience with the financial aid packaging software Peru State utilizes, and extensive technical writing skills." White continues, "Sarah's compassion and poise is already much appreciated, as is her obvious dedication to students." Rogers previously worked as an Information Developer for ACI Worldwide where she delivered customer-focused user guides and technical guides for financial software products. Prior to this, she worked as the Regulatory Compliance Auditor and Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Bellevue University. Rogers received her B.S. in Business Administration of Technical Studies from Bellevue University.

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Peru State to host Veterans Day activities

Peru State to host Veterans Day activities NOV 4, 2019

Peru, Nebraska- Peru State College will host four activities throughout the day on Veterans Day, November 11, 2019. Veterans from campus and surrounding communities are invited to attend and be recognized as part of these activities. All activities are open to the public. Starting at 7:00 a.m., students, faculty and staff will gather to line the entrance to campus with American flags.id="attachment_12142" align="" width="200" Chaz Dunn (Falls City, NE,) helps line Park Avenue with flags as part of the Veterans Day recognition at Peru State College in 2018. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., veterans on campus - including visitors, faculty, staff and students - may stop at The Roasterie (located in the Library) for free coffee and pastries. A Veterans Day Program will be held in the newly renovated Performing Arts Center at 10:00 a.m. A student reading and live patriotic music will be featured with keynote speaker, Lt. Colonel Bill Hessler. Hessler retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 29 years of service. He went on to work as a defense contractor at Offutt Air Force Base before serving as the Nemaha County Veterans Service Officer. Hessler has been fully retired since 2017. A reception in the Green Family Lobby of the Performing Arts Center will follow the program at approximately 10:45 a.m. Following the reception, Phi Epsilon Kappa will host a Veterans Day Murph Workout at 11:00 a.m. in the Al Wheeler Activities Center (AWAC) Fitness Center. ###

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Peru State Admissions to host fourth annual Tour-n-Tailgate

Peru State Admissions to host fourth annual Tour-n-Tailgate NOV 8, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College Admissions will be hosting its fourth annual Tour-n-Tailgate for potential students on November 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will occur before the Peru State Bobcat football team takes on Graceland College at 1:00 p.m. The Tour-n-Tailgate event will feature a VIP tailgate for potential students. A tour of campus will be complimented by free food, entertainment and entry to the 1:00 p.m. game. Students and their guests will also be able to visit with faculty and staff about potential majors and other areas of interest. Nestled in the historic hills of the Missouri River, the “Campus of a Thousand Oaks” is Nebraska’s oldest college and celebrated its sesquicentennial anniversary in 2017. Peru State College’s constant commitment to academic excellence has resulted in a unique and innovative mix of online, traditional, undergraduate and graduate programs. Peru State College is committed to being a good steward of education, students, the region and Nebraska for another 150 years. For more information, visit https://www.peru.edu/tour-n-tailgate or call 1-866-968-6507. ###

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12/12/23, 8:44 AM

Vice President Hayes Voted Into Office at Peru State College

Vice President Hayes Voted Into Office at Peru State College NOV 8, 2019 Danny Hayes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Danny Hayes, instructor of criminal justice at Peru State College, was voted Vice President of Region 3 for the American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon (ACJA/LAE). This is Hayes' fifth year in the position. Region 3 includes Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North and South Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Hayes says his duties as VP are, “To fill in for the President should there be an absence and to perform duties as assigned. I am responsible for assisting the president in their duties and maintaining contact with the regional chapters including assisting any new chapters with getting started as needed.” Last spring Hayes was appointed Chair of the Scholarship Committee for the national organization and to serve on the national organization’s Communications Committee and the Conference Manual Revision Committee. Hayes also serves as a co-advisor for Peru State’s chapter of ACJA/LAE, Kappa Omicron Rho. Lambda Alpha Epsilon is a national criminal justice honor’s society. ###

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Mole Day Returns

Mole Day Returns NOV 8, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – Chemistry faculty and students from Peru State College put on their annual Mole Day magic show on October 29. Mole Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated among chemistry enthusiasts on October 23, between 6:02 am and 6:02 pm. The day commemorates Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 1023), a basic measuring unit in chemistry. The event was postponed to October 29 to better fit visitor schedules.id="attachment_18530" align="" width="200" Two students experimenting with fire. After a meet and greet in the conference room, students and teachers conducted several chemistry demonstrations that double as magic tricks. This included turning a normal fire green and using a trash can to blast plastic cups off of audience member’s heads. Dr. Nathan Netzer, assistant professor of chemistry, remarked on the crowd, saying, "Mole Day had a large student turnout. I enjoy seeing the reactions of the students to our chemistry presentation." Dr. Dennis Welsh, professor of chemistry, said "Mole Day is the unofficial national holiday to celebrate chemistry. Peru State has been celebrating Mole Day for more than 15 years."id="attachment_18528" align="" width="300" Dr. Nathan Netzer and Dr. Dennis Welsh fire a laser at balloons filled with various gases. "We average around 80 students, faculty, and staff attending our demonstration. I personally love Mole Day because it lets our community make the connection between the knowledge and fun of the STEM fields." Attendants of the school’s magic show also munched on different mole themed foods throughout the performance, such as molasses cookies, caramel corn, guacamole, and Avogadro’s dip & chips.id="attachment_18529" align="" width="300" Dr. Paul Hinrichs, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, shoots an air gun with the help of a student. ###

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12/12/23, 8:54 AM

Peru Theatre Company to present Dead Man's Cellphone

Peru Theatre Company to present Dead Man's Cellphone NOV 8, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The Peru Theatre Company will present "Dead Man's Cellphone" in six performances from Tuesday, November 12, to Sunday, November 17, in the V.F. Jindra Fine Arts Building Black Box Theatre. "Dead Man's Cell Phone" is written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Laura Lippman. General admission is $20, and $10 for seniors and students. Admission is free for Peru State College faculty, staff and students. Showtimes: Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m.

Dead Man's Cellphone explores the paradox of modern technology's ability to both unite and isolate people in the digital age. This is the second show in the Company's 2019-2020 season, entitled "Bodies & Souls." Lippman said, "Each production uniquely explores the ephemeral, the immortal and the space in between." Ruhl explained to the New Yorker about the play, “Cell phones, iPods, wireless computers will change people in ways we don’t even understand." “We’re less connected to the present. No one is where they are. There’s absolutely no reason to talk to a stranger anymore—you connect to people you already know. But how well do you know them? Because you never see them—you just talk to them. I find that terrifying.” "Dead Man's Cell Phone" premiered in 2007 starring Mary-Louis Parker. The play was recognized by the Helen Hayes Awards with the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play in 2008. Ruhl won the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award, was Tony-nominated for Best Play, is a two-time Pulitzer finalist and was awarded a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. The Peru Theatre Company meets every other Tuesday in the Jindra Black Box Theater, while Improv is held every Monday. If you would like to learn more about Peru State's Theatre program, contact Laura Lippman at llippman@peru.edu ###

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Peru Theatre Company to present Dead Man's Cellphone

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Student Directors lead Peru Theatre Company Show

Student Directors lead Peru Theatre Company Show NOV 8, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The Peru Theatre Company began its 2019-2020 season "Bodies & Souls" with a pair of student directed shows known collectively as "Two 2-Handers: A Staged Reading Series." The shows were directed by Amelia Roth and Kaity Baker, and concluded their four night run on Sunday, Oct. 20. Amelia Roth is a senior liberal arts major (English and Music concentrations) and theatre minor from Crete Nebraska, she directed "I and You" by Lauren Gunderson. Roth described the story of the play as "captivating, heartbreaking, and hopeful." She adds, "I'm very happy to be directing a play written by and featuring a strong, empowered, real woman! The playwright, Lauren Gunderson, describes her work in theatre as a form of benediction: 'This is what I want theatre to do. Be a blessing, be a sacred ceremony, be a benefit and a mercy. I want theatre to affect, encourage, challenge, and strengthen you.'" "I wholeheartedly agree with Gunderson, and hope that I can establish these moments for the audience. I also hope to continue working in theatre after I graduate." Kaity Baker directed "Gruesome Playground Injuries" by Rajiv Joseph. She is a senior majoring in psychology and drug and alcohol counseling with a minor in theatre. She is from Weeping Water, Nebraska. Baker said, "Gruesome Playground Injuries is an endearing story about two people that have been friends from age eight to 38 and each time they meet someone has experienced an injury." "Having the opportunity to see the script realized on stage has been the highlight of my semester," Baker continues. "This play explores love and pain in a unique way, by taking the characters through trials and tribulations over the course of 30 years and asking the question, 'How far are you willing to go for the people you care about?' Working on this show has been hard work for everyone involved and I am very proud of the product we are putting on stage." Amelia Roth and Kaity Baker will both graduate from Peru State College in December. To learn more about the Peru State Theatre Company and their upcoming shows, contact Professor Laura Lippman at Llippman@peru.edu ###

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Peru State wins six first place awards at regional criminal justice conference

Peru State wins six first place awards at regional criminal justice conference NOV 8, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Hays, Kansas - Four Peru State students attended the 2019 Regional American Criminal Justice Association and Lambda Alpha Epsilon Conference hosted at Fort Hays State University. Peru State students were awarded six first place finishes, two second place finishes and a third place finish. Danny Hayes, Instructor of Criminal Justice, and Dr. Amber Mahan, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, accompanied the students to the conference. Both professors are advisors for Peru State’s chapter of ACJA/LAE, Kappa Omicron Rho. LAE is a national criminal justice honor society. "The conference was a great success," Hayes said, "Fort Hays State criminal justice faculty and students did an amazing job hosting. Our students and our program were out there doing amazing things and represented Peru State in excellent fashion." The conference participants heard from Keynote Speaker Lt. David Swavely from Jefferson County, Colorado, Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Swavely was a first-responder to three school shootings: Columbine High School, Deer Creek Middle School, and the Highlands Ranch STEM School. Conference participants also had the chance to compete in written examinations (Criminal Law, Police Management, Juvenile Justice, Corrections and LAE knowledge), a crime scene investigation, firearms and physical agility competition. The participants were split into three categories: a lower division for students with under 70 credit hours, an upper division for students with over 70 credit hours and a professional division. Those who placed within the top three in their category were recognized and received a trophy. Peru State College participants earned 10 regional trophies this year. Peru State’s Kappa Omicron Rho also earned the Top Percentage Award for the second year in a row, which is given based on the average trophy points earned per chapter member attending the conference.id="attachment_18462" align="" width="300" From left to right: Amber Mahan, Alex Chmelka, Danny Hayes, Nick Novak, Theresa Connelly and JT Lonnborg Nick Novak (Dawson, Neb.), Theresa Connelly (Auburn, Neb.) and Alex Chmelka (Lincoln, Neb.) won first place in the upper student division for the team Crime Scene examination. Mahan, Hayes and JT Lonnborg (Beatrice, Neb.) won first place in the professional division of the team Crime Scene examination. Connelly also won third place in the upper student division of the Corrections Exam. Novak won first place in the Physical Agility Male Age 25 and Under. Mahan won first place in the professional division of Physical Agility Female Age 26-35. Danny Hayes competed in the professional division and won first in the Physical Agility Male Age 36 and Over; second in the Corrections Exam; second in the Juvenile Justice Exam; and first in the Lambda Alpha Epsilon Knowledge Exam. ###

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Peru State College Band presents concert "An American Celebration"

Peru State College Band presents concert "An American Celebration" NOV 15, 2019

Peru, Nebraska – The Peru State College Band will present their debut concert of the 2019-2020 school year, “An American Celebration" on Tuesday, November 19. The concert will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. The band will be conducted by adjunct professor of music, Ben Hanika. They will be performing pieces by Samuel Hazo, Bruce Preuninger, and James Swearingen. Hanika said, "The students have been working hard and have made amazing progress this semester, and I am excited to showcase the work that they have been doing in what promises to be a wonderful performance in the beautifully remodeled Performing Arts Center here on campus." The College Band was established in 1889, making it the second oldest existing band in Nebraska. Membership is open to all students and represents a true cross-section of the Peru State student population. The College Band emphasizes the study and performance of traditional and contemporary band literature in a variety of styles, and provides personal musical growth opportunities for its members through participation in performances of the highest level. The Jazz Band's next concert will be held on December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the wider Peru State community. To learn more about Peru State’s band program, contact Ben Hanika at bhanika@peru.edu ###

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Bittner named interim Dean of the School of Education at Peru State

Bittner named interim Dean of the School of Education at Peru State NOV 15, 2019 Dr. Gina Bittner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Dr. Gina Bittner has been named the interim Dean of the School of Education at Peru State College. She began working at Peru State College in 2006. Most recently, Bittner served as an Associate Professor of Education. She primarily taught undergraduate elementary education methods courses. Bittner said, "I am so honored to be leading talented faculty and staff and working together to support our quality students." "There is no place I’d rather be than raising our children in the home I grew up in and making my short commute to Peru State College, a place where quality education, engagement, and relationships make every day a great day to be a Bobcat!" Dr. Timothy Borchers, Vice-President of Academic Affairs, said, "Bittner has significant experience at the College and has served on numerous committees and as part of shared governance. She has experience with accreditation that will be very helpful as the School of Education prepares for its next accreditation visit. Prior to joining the Peru State faculty, Bittner spent nine years in the classroom; first in elementary special education and then in elementary regular classrooms. She also coached basketball for six years at the high school, middle school, and elementary levels. In addition, Bittner has taught at the University of Colorado-Denver. Bittner published a children's book, "How Rudy the Rooster Got His Voice," with another member of the education faculty, Dr. Kelly Kingsley, and Handersen Publishing. Bittner is the author and Kingsley is the illustrator. Bittner is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education. She went on to earn her Master of Arts Degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, and in 2014 she earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Capella University. An interim dean serves as dean until a full-time dean is hired. Some of the duties of an interim dean are 1) to establish a vision and operating plans for the School that facilitate innovation, high quality educational outcomes, enrollment growth, and student retention; 2) to keep informed and facilitate communication regarding activities and relevant trends for disciplines housed in the School and for higher education in general; and 3) to recommend, supervise, mentor, evaluate and formally develop faculty and staff. ###

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Peru State College celebrates first generation students

Peru State College celebrates first generation students NOV 15, 2019

Peru, Nebraska - On November 8, first generation students were celebrated on the Peru State College campus and on campuses across the nation. The date is the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Student Success Services, a part of TRiO, provided Peru State a way to celebrate first generation students, and to recognize faculty and staff who are also first generation college graduates. Student Success Services provided “Proud to Be a First Gen Bobcat” buttons to wear the week of November 8. Peru State’s Student Intervention Coordinator, Michelle Kaiser, oversaw the program and adds, "I think it’s so important for first generation students to feel a sense of community when they come to college." "Providing a way for students to easily identify other First Gen students enables them to make connections with their peers. We’ve had a tremendous amount of staff and faculty support, and that is also so important as First Gen students are able to identify possible mentors and role models with life experiences similar to their own." The term TRiO refers to the collection of seven different federal programs created by the U.S. government to help Americans overcome social and economic barriers to higher education. Peru State College houses one TRiO program on campus—Student Success Services. While the other TRiO programs help students prepare for college or pursue graduate degrees, Student Success Services specifically aids undergraduate college students to persist in their studies and continue to graduation. ###

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Peru State hosts Veterans Day activities

Peru State hosts Veterans Day activities NOV 15, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska- Peru State College hosted activities throughout the day in observation of Veterans Day. Veterans from campus and surrounding communities attended and were recognized. Students and staff worked the prior day to line the entrance to campus with 350 American flags. The flags were placed along Park Avenue from the Welcome to Peru sign to the circle drive on campus. Veterans on campus were able to receive complimentary coffee and pastries from The Roasterie. The free treats were courtesy of the College. A Veterans Day Program was held at 10 a.m. The program featured a student reading, live patriotic music and a keynote by Lt. Colonel Bill Hessler. Hessler said during his keynote, "It was patiently presented to me as an officer, that I would be responsible for accomplishing the mission, ensuring the welfare of those in my charge, and that I was not allowed to fail. I would only push people so far because I needed them to succeed the mission. That's the quintessential struggle of being in the Armed Forces.. Bill Hessler speaking at Veterans Day 2019 Hessler's address was filled with amusing anecdotes and focused on the continuing rewards his service has paid throughout his life. Hessler retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 29 years of service. He went on to work as a defense contractor at Offutt Air Force Base before serving as the Nemaha County Veterans Service Officer. Hessler has been fully retired since 2017. At the program, Sergeant Austin Martin, a Marine Corps veteran and Peru State student, read Laurence Binyon's seminal poem "For the Fallen." There was also a performance by Assistant Professor of Music, Dr. Matt Hill. Hill sang "There She Stands" by Michael W. Smith. Following the reception, Phi Epsilon Kappa hosted a Veteran's Day Murph Workout at 11:00 a.m. in the Al Wheeler Activities Center (AWAC) Fitness Center. > Phi Epsilon Kappa Murph Workout on Veteran's Day 2019. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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Peru State students recognized at SHAPE Nebraska Conference

Peru State students recognized at SHAPE Nebraska Conference NOV 15, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429

Lincoln, Nebraska – For the second year in a row Peru State College students have been recognized and awarded major of the year awards from the Society of Health and Physical Educators Nebraska (SHAPE NE). The students were , and

Dr. Frank Lynott, assistant professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, said, “These students not only represented Peru State College well, but due to their dedication and commitment to their fields of study will continue to be assets to the field of education and kinesiology.”

Melanie Slama (Auburn, Neb.) was named the Peru State College Health Educator Major of the Year.

Hannah Sexton (Sedalia, Colo.) was named both the NE SHAPE Physical Education Major of the Year and the Peru State College Physical Educator Major of the Year.

Julia Zurek (Louisville, Neb.) was named the NE SHAPE Kinesiology Major of the Year and the Peru State College Kinesiology Major of the Year.

Sexton and Zurek were also nominated for national majors of the year in their respected fields of study.

Left to Right: Julia Zurek, Dr. Frank Lynott, Melanie Slama and Hannah Sexton.

Interim Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Gina Bittner, adds, “It is a privilege to lead individuals in our Health and Physical Education/Kinesiology area as they understand their field, are involved at every level, and continue to represent themselves and the College with distinction.”

Sexton and Slama, with Lynott and Bittner presented a session at the conference on the use of the inquiry-based learning model in physical education. Both Sexton and Slama reported that despite being nervous about presenting to professional teachers, they felt Lynott and Bittner prepared them well and found being able to attend and participate in the NE SHAPE conference to be a rewarding and valuable experience.

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Updated: Peru State Choirs to present "Magic of Christmas" with open house to follow

Updated: Peru State Choirs to present "Magic of Christmas" with open house to follow NOV 22, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – Peru State Choirs will present “The Magic of Christmas” on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. Afterwards, enjoy a community open house at the home of Dr. Dan and Elaine Hanson from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Women’s Choir, Concert Chorale and Prestige groups will perform. The choirs will be conducted by Dr. Matt Hill, assistant professor of music, and Dr. Jake Bartlett, associate professor of music, with Liz Stinman, staff accompanist, on piano. Hill said, “Peru State's annual "Magic of Christmas" is a community-wide event that serves as a culminating experience for our students, and a season kickoff for the campus community and beyond." "Choral students' investment into learning music for our annual concert is high, as we know that our audience is excited to share in a festive experience with us. At this time of year, we all yearn for the familiar and the comfortable, and Peru State's "Magic of Christmas" has become an integral component to the holiday season in Southeast Nebraska. Please join us for a wonderful evening of choral music." The Women’s Choir is a treble concert choir made up of passionate women who love to explore treble music’s close harmonies and vibrant resonance. The Concert Chorale is a mixed-gender choir that specializes in 20th and 21st Century choral repertoire from the United States and around the world. Prestige is a contemporary vocal ensemble specializing in a variety of musical styles, including vocal jazz, pop, musical theatre, and a cappella. If you’d like to learn more about Peru State’s choirs, contact Dr. Matt Hill at mhill@peru.edu ###

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Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble performs on December 5th.

Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble performs on December 5th. NOV 22, 2019 The Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble at Jazz on the Green.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – The Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble will perform on December 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. The concert will include holiday music and pieces by Tito Puente, Horace Silver, Mongo Santamaria and Stevie Wonder. Mark Benson, director of the jazz ensemble, said "The students have been working hard to prepare for this concert. We hope you will join us on December 5." To learn more about Peru State's Jazz Band, contact Mark Benson at mbenson@peru.edu or visit www.peru.edu/music ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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W.N. Delzell Residence Hall wins award for outstanding design

W.N. Delzell Residence Hall wins award for outstanding design NOV 22, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Late August, four jurors from across the country met to judge the 2018 Architectural Portfolio. Peru State College received an award for its outstanding design on the W.N. Delzell Residence Hall addition and renovation. This portfolio is a sourcebook for award-winning and outstanding education design and is published in the American School and University Magazine. It recognizes projects that exhibit clarity of concept, innovation and creativity in response to the specific of program, users, community and site. W.N. Delzell Residence Hall is a 1939 Gothic style men’s residence hall with four floors, named after W.N. Delzell, a faculty member and Dean of Men at Peru State from 1905 to 1939. The entire building was renovated, including restrooms, residence hall rooms and common areas. The exterior building envelope has also been upgraded to meet the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, and a new mechanical and electrical systems have been installed. American School & University wrote, “Updating the interior finishes was crucial, but it also was important to the college to maintain the character of the building. An elevator and entry addition was designed to match the original building’s brick and stone detailing and provide accessibility for those with disabilities." All rooms now include two desks with chairs, two three-drawer dressers, a closet, sink and mirror, and a set of bunkable extra-long twin beds. There’s also new sinks, cabinetry, paint, carpet, new windows and sound reduction between rooms. The bathrooms are centrally located on each floor and have been completely remodeled. A new electrical system to accommodate information technology requirements and a new mechanical system which will incorporate a geothermal well field (for energy efficient heating and cooling) and enhanced security features. The Great Hall is located on the first floor and is comfortably furnished with a big screen TV for entertainment. The basement level holds the Game Room which serves as a gathering point for students with a large projection screen, a pool table, ping pong table, and lounge furniture. Also located in the basement is a laundry facility and community kitchen. The lounge areas are comfortable with new furnishings and wall-mounted flat screen TV’s. The Great Hall has had all of the woodwork refinished, flooring replaced, new lights and the original hanging fixtures have been modernized with new wiring and outfitted with LED Edison bulbs. Behind the addition and renovation were Jackson-Jackson & Associates, Inc. (Architect); Eileen Korth, AIA (Principal Project Manager); F&B Constructors, Inc. (General Contractor); Cheryl Kiel, AIA (Project Architect); Alvine Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical Engineer); Kenneth D. Lathrum & Associates (Structural Engineer); R.W. Engineering & Surveying (Civil Engineer); I.E. Design Group (Interior Design) and Big Muddy Workshop (Landscape Architect). The project covered 46,496 sq. ft. with 288 sq. ft. for space per student and was completed August 2017. A total of $7,276,500 was spent with a cost of $157 per square foot for the building that now has a capacity of 161 students. ###

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Feeding 44 and Food Bank of Lincoln continue to serve Nemaha County

Feeding 44 and Food Bank of Lincoln continue to serve Nemaha County NOV 27, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - On the Peru State Campus, Feeding 44 distributes food to the Nemaha County community each month as part of a partnership with Catholic Social Services and the Food Bank of Lincoln. Feeding 44 is a mobile food pantry that distributes food to residents of Nemaha County that are food insecure. Feeding 44 distributes on the second Friday of every month. The distribution runs from 12 to 1 p.m. on the Peru State campus. The next distribution is scheduled for December 13. The Student Director of Feeding 44, Bailey Bindle (Falls City, Neb.), writes "In the weeks leading up to each event, we are in contact with our valuable partners at the Food Bank of Lincoln to coordinate our efforts, so the distribution is ready to nourish our community with food when the distribution date comes around." "Since our distribution is held on the Peru State College campus, we are fortunate to always have our campus community willing to volunteer their time to our cause," Bindle continues. "With approximately 12.5% of the Nemaha County population being food insecure in 2017, it is incredibly rewarding to be able to provide over 100 individuals and their families with food each month. With the help of the Food Bank of Lincoln, we are making an incredible effort in Peru to alleviate hunger in Southeast Nebraska. Peru State student-athletes from the women's basketball team assist with the Feeding 44 distribution. The Development Director at the Food Bank of Lincoln, John Mabry, adds "We are grateful for all of the support we have received from our Nemaha County friends over the years, starting with Peru State grad Rachel Henry Schwindt, who started Feeding 44. The administration and everyone there has been great to work with, and we could not do all of this without our Peru and Auburn area partners." The Food Bank of Lincoln released a flyer earlier this fall that described it fiscal year 2019 efforts in Nemaha County:

An estimated 104,429 meals were connected through food distributions and SNAP outreach. The value of food distributed by the equaled $307,021. 52 food-filled backpacks provided each week to children in Auburn schools. Serving an average of 127 families per month.

In addition to the Feeding 44 distribution at Peru State, fresh produce is distributed (when available) on the third Thursday of each month at the Auburn Horse Arena parking lot. If you would like to learn more about Feeding 44, contact Program Director Bailey Bindle at BaileyBindle@gmail.com. ###

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Peru State students present at Kappa Delta Pi International Convocation

Peru State students present at Kappa Delta Pi International Convocation NOV 27, 2019

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Norfolk, Virginia – Five members of Peru State College’s Beta Mu Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi attend the organization’s International Convocation in x. The convocation is an annual gathering of all of the international Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) organizations. Members gather to network, share ideas, and meet with representatives from the KDP organization.

Sara Vance (Shenandoah, Iowa), Keegan Nelson (Essex, Iowa) and Kaylee Gill Sullivan (Homer, Neb.) presented about the Beta Mu chapter at Peru State. They shared what the chapter is planning for future events on campus, plans for fundraising and other events that were held with great success.

The group presented plans for a Catwalk, a what-not-to-wear type fashion show, and a fundraising idea of “flocking” certain areas of our campus. Other chapters at the convocation had positive receptions of those ideas.

Left to Right: Kaylee Gill Sullivan, Keegan Nelson, Sara Vance and Dr. Kelly Kingsley

These teacher candidates, Dr. Kelly Kingsley, associate professor of education, and Dr. Gina Bittner, interim dean of the school of education, attended sessions they felt were pertinent to their education. They also shared information networked with chapter members with other chapter members from around the world, college chapter counselors, and members from the KDP office.

Kingsley said, “We are continuing to grow our chapter from an initiation-only group to an involved presence on campus. We also brought along a few painted rocks that have positive notes on them and hid them throughout the convocation for other members to find and then post a selfie with the rock on our chapter’s social media page.”

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Peru State hosts Gerrymandering Program

Peru State hosts Gerrymandering Program DEC 6, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Dr. Steven Dunbar, professor emeritus in mathematics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Dr. Kristin Pfabe, a professor of mathematics from Nebraska Wesleyan spoke on gerrymandering at Peru State College. The event was hosted by Peru State's Math Club (Alpha Mu Omega), the Social Science Club, Phi Alpha Theta and the Student Senate.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines gerrymander as " to divide or arrange (a territorial unit) into election districts in a way that gives one political party an unfair advantage." History professor, Dr. Sarah Crook said, “As we approach the next election we all need to be mindful that in 31 states, including Nebraska, state legislators will have the opportunity to gerrymander new district lines. Those new lines will dictate elections for the next 10 years." "Regardless of partisanship, if you favor fair and free elections, central to any democracy, then this is a topic that is crucial for all citizens to understand.” Phi Alpha Theta Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. PAT seeks to bring students, teachers and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways. The Social Science Club is for students who are interested in the Social Sciences and related activities. It currently meets with PAT. To learn more about Phi Alpha Theta and the Social Science club, email faculty advisor Dr. Sara Crook at scrook@peru.edu. Alpha Mu Omega Founded in the summer of 1927, Alpha Mu Omega is an honorary mathematics fraternity which aims to develop and promote interest in the study of mathematics. Students with an average of “C” or better in required courses for a major in mathematics and who have completed, or are enrolled in at least one mathematics course at the 200-level or above are eligible as members. Alpha Mu Omega oversees an annual math day competition on campus and members also participate in other campus wide events. To learn more about Alpha Mu Omega, email faculty advisor Dr. Laura McCauley at lmccauley@peru.edu. Student Senate The Student Senate focuses on the interests and opinions of the students in regard to the operations of the College. Through involvement in a wide variety of campus affairs the Senate provides a means for students to participate in the formulation and application of institutional policy affecting academic and student services. From this participation, the Student Senate aims to express student views and interests to the administration, develop better educational standards, facilities, and teaching methods, and to foster the recognition of the rights and responsibilities of students to the school and community. To learn more about Student Senate, e-mail studentsenate@campus.peru.edu.

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Peru State College’s Career Challenge continues

Peru State College’s Career Challenge continues DEC 6, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – On November 26, special education students from local schools came together for the annual Career Challenge at Peru State College. The students with disabilities from sixth grade to age 21spent weeks practicing for the event and were then given the opportunity to showcase their learned life skills with some friendly competition.

Booths were set up to challenge the students to test their life skills and complete every day tasks, such as bagging groceries, stocking shelves and making beds. The event was facilitated by Peru State College students, rewarding the top three performers in each task with medals to recognize their accomplishments.

Approximately 40 Peru State teacher candidates volunteered for this event, facilitating each station, scoring competitors, providing assistance as needed, and celebrating student successes. When they were not competing, students were invited to participate in ten adaptive physical education activities directed by physical education majors and Dr. Frank Lynott, assistant professor of health, physical education and recreation.

Six area schools participated in this event including ESU 4, Johnson County Central, HTRS, Falls City, Southern High School, and Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Dr. Felicity Post, assistant professor of education, said “This event provides an opportunity for Peru State’s teacher candidates to work hands-on with students with disabilities and gain an appreciation and understanding of their unique sets of skills and culture.”

“Every year, I look forward to organizing this event as it is a celebration of abilities and a positive clash of cultures. I continue to be amazed by the hard work put forth by competitors and the passion with which they compete.”

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This release was contributed to by Quentin Victor

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Schneider to retire after eight years as head football coach at Peru State

Schneider to retire after eight years as head football coach at Peru State DEC 9, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2019 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – Steve Schneider announced his retirement at the Bobcat Football Team’s annual banquet on December 8, 2019. Schneider had served as head coach of the team since 2012. He also served as Peru State’s Athletic Director from 2011 to 2018 before stepping down to focus on the football team for the last two seasons. Dr. Dan Hanson, President of Peru State College, said, “Steve brought an important level of organization and professionalism to managing both the Athletic Department and the football team. His leadership and experience will have a lasting impression on both organizations.”id="attachment_18846" align="" width="243" Steve Schneider Under Schneider the Bobcats’ record was 39-49. In 2017 the team was second in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) North Division. Schneider’s tenure as head coach saw the team produce eight Academic All-Americans, including two Academic All-Americans of the Year, Logan Paben and Gunnar Orcutt. The team also had 20 All-District Academic First Team Honorees and 41 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Wayne Albury, Athletic Director, writes, “I would like to thank Coach Schneider for his service to students and leading the Bobcat football program. Under his leadership, many players excelled on the field, in the class room and in the community.” Two team members, Mitch Boshart and Logan Paben, were named A.O. Duer National Winners, the highest honor from the NAIA for a junior student-athlete. Schneider also coached Peru State’s only Good Works Team member, Gunnar Orcutt. On the field, the team had one All-American, Tyler Ford, and one National Special Teams Player of the Week, Greg Conry. Schneider was a part of to two fundraising operations on campus: renovating the historic Oak Bowl and renovating the vacant Peru Elementary School into the new Field House. Schneider helped raise funds for both projects and the Field House’s Jerry Joy Locker Room. Prior to joining the College, Schneider served as vice-president for institutional advancement at Midland University. Prior to that position, he was Director of Athletics for the Warriors from 1992-2007. During his tenure at Midland, Schneider also served as Head Softball Coach from 1988-92 where he was a two-time NAIA District 11 Coach of the Year. Schneider was also the Warriors’ Head Football Coach from 1992-2001. He took the Warriors to the NAIA National Championship Playoffs in 1994, earning conference Coach of the Year honors. He served as co-coach of the football team with Casey Thiele in 2007. Schneider was inducted into the Midland University Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame in October of 2015. An alumnus of the University, he was is inducted into the Hall of Fame for his outstanding service and dedication to Midland Athletics. Midland University released in 2015, “Steve Schneider, ’80, was an integral part of the Midland community for 32 years, 1976-2008. Steve was a standout on the Midland Football Team for ’76-’79 as a defensive lineman and he helped guide the Warriors to three conference championships. In ’79, Steve was a captain on a team that won a conference championship with a 9-0 regular season record and qualified for the NAIA National Championship Playoffs.”

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Schneider to retire after eight years as head football coach at Peru State

DeOn’tae Pannell, the team’s Defensive Coordinator, will lead the program while the College conducts a national search for a new coach. Pannell has been with Peru State since 2015. ###

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