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Georgetown Professor to Discuss How Past Labor Disputes Haunt Today’s Workforce

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April 16, 2013

A Georgetown University history professor who says the country’s most momentous labor dispute has altered the course of American labor relations will speak at Nebraska Wesleyan University on Tuesday, April 23.

Earth Day Activities to Include Outdoor Activities, Tree Planting, Keynote by Citizen Engagement Specialist

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April 15, 2013

This year's Earth Day celebration on Monday, April 22, will be highlighted by internationally-acclaimed author and citizen engagement specialist Paul Loeb.

History Department

New Documentary on Ioway Tribe Features Retired NWU History Professor Ron Naugle; Screening on April 24

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April 10, 2013

Nebraska Wesleyan University will host a screening on Wednesday, April 24 of the new critically-acclaimed documentaries Lost Nation: The Ioway 2 & 3. The documentary features Nebraska Wesleyan Professor Emeritus of History Ron Naugle.

Undergraduate Admissions

Students Hope Weekend’s Relay for Life Exceeds $40,000 Goal

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April 10, 2013

Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, twenty-three teams of 400 students, faculty, staff, and the Lincoln community will walk for 12 hours all in the spirit of saving lives during Nebraska Wesleyan’s Relay for Life.

Undergraduate Admissions

Multicultural Programs

Students Immerse in New York City Clean-up Efforts, Cultural Experiences

The Superstorm Sandy clean-up was one of many cultural experiences

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April 5, 2013

It wasn’t your typical spring break trip. No flip-flops, sunglasses, and sunscreen were packed in these students’ bags. Instead, they opted for facemasks, safety glasses, and heavy-duty gloves to protect them from the mold, mildew, and debris left behind from Superstorm Sandy.

Communication Studies Department

Communication Scholar Addresses Creative, Sustainable Approach to Decision Making; Watch Lecture

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April 2, 2013

An organizational communication expert delivered this year’s Lambda Pi Eta Communication Lecture on April 11.

Education Department

Biggs to Lead NWU Education Department

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April 1, 2013

Nebraska Wesleyan University has hired Dr. Nancy Biggs, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources at Lincoln Public Schools, to lead its Education Department, beginning August 1.

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Sociology and Anthropology Department

Undergraduate Admissions

Behind Bars: Students Take Criminal Justice Lessons to State Penitentiary

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March 28, 2013

Nebraska Wesleyan University senior Morgan Shea and four of her classmates spent part of their spring semester going to prison. The students learned early that crime doesn’t pay. They wanted to share that with others.

Undergraduate Admissions

Friend's Death Inspires NWU Student to Help Save Lives

Hannah equipped herself with life-saving skills

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March 27, 2013

Nebraska Wesleyan junior Hannah Husmann has been on a mission to save lives since her freshman year of high school, when a classmate died of cancer.

“I wanted to help in any way I could, and her parents suggested giving blood and told us how she had needed blood transfusions,” Husmann recalled.

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Undergraduate Admissions

Students' Musical Talents Featured in New Tornado Documentary

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March 19, 2013

The musical talents of two Nebraska Wesleyan University students are featured in a new NET Television documentary, "Devil Clouds: Tornadoes Strike Nebraska."