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Peru State College awards degrees to 147 in December

Peru State College awards degrees to 147 in December JAN 24, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College and its President, Dr. Dan Hanson, granted degrees to 147 graduates on Friday, December 13, 2019. Peru State granted 52 Master of Science in Education degrees, five Master of Science in Organizational Management degrees, eight Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, two Bachelor of Arts degree, and 80 Bachelor of Science degrees. The formal ceremony for all 2019-2020 graduates will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020, 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 more than 2,400 students. Bachelor of Applied Science Name

Major

Shannon Marie Buckminster

Honors*

City

State

Business Administration – Management

Nebraska City

Tyler S. Dewey

Business Administration – Management

York

Michelle Marie Garcia

Business Administration – Management

Magna Cum Laude

Lincoln

Mark David Geilenkirchen

Business Administration – Management

Summa Cum Laude

Humphrey

Monica Renee Jackson

Business Administration – Management

Cincinnati

Seth Louis Navratil

Business Administration – Management

Lincoln

Seth Wyatt Snoddy

Business Administration – Management

Oakland

Dillon James Trojan

Business Administration – Management

Crete

Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts Name

Major

Kateri Mae Mittan Amelia Marie Roth

Honors*

City

State

Liberal Arts

Red Cloud

Liberal Arts

Crete

Bachelor of Science

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Peru State College awards degrees to 147 in December

Name

Major

Honors*

City

State

Morgan Leigh

Elementary Education

Cum Laude

Peru

Lincoln

Talmage

Albury Taylor Cecilia Amen

Psychology

Sheri L. Andersen

Criminal Justice – Administration

Ryan Matthew

Business Administration – Management

El Paso

Psychology

Weeping

Cum Laude

Augsburger Kaitlyn Nicole Baker

Water Remington Maxine

Elementary Education

Beckner Daniel Craig Boshart

Summa Cum

Morrill

Wood River

Laude Social Science, Social Science Teaching

Summa Cum Laude

Cierra Jaye Boyer

Computer Management Information Systems

Eric James Brown

Health and Physical Education K-12

Jenna K. Burger

Elementary Education

Bellevue

Magna Cum

NE Auburn

Sabetha

Laude Joshua Lea Buskirk

Business Administration – Management

Cum Laude

Converse

Dayana Elizabeth

K-12 Special Educatio

Magna Cum

Schuyler

Broken Bow

Fort Wayne

Abilene

Psychology

Bellevue

Business Administration – Management

Commerce

Camacho

Laude

Alex Mason Coffman

Criminal Justice – Administration

Sparkle M. Collins

Psychology

Daisy Corrales

Business Administration – Accounting

Cum Laude

Magna Cum Laude

Kamilah Cunningham Caleb Charles Michael Dameron Jaime Alexis Del

City Kinesiology , Minor: Psychology

Pembroke

Hoyo Michael Lee Demers

Bailey Erika Dennis

Pines Business Administration – Management, Computer Management

Summa Cum

Information Systems

Laude

History

Magna Cum

Blair

Omaha

Laude

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Brandy M. Drueke

Peru State College awards degrees to 147 in December

Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3

Summa Cum

Elmwood

Omaha

Nebraska

Laude Hannah McKenzie

History , Social Science Teaching

Earnhardt Taylor Rene’ Eltiste

Music K-12 Vocal/Instrumental

Cum Laude

City Mikaila Jenae

Business Administration – Management

Engelken Abbie Marie

Summa Cum

Pawnee City

Summa Cum

Nebraska

Laude

City

Laude Business Administration – Management

Ferguson Brittany Marie Fitzler

Elementary Education

Omaha

Quinton Riley Flynn

Psychology

Lincoln

Madison Elise Ford

Business Administration – Accounting

Lincoln

Laura Christine

Business Administration – Management, Business Administration –

Murdock

Fortney

Marketing, Business Administration – Human Resources and Risk

Lincoln

Management Shawn L. Freese

Criminal Justice – Administration

Summa Cum Laude

Ginny Lynn Gill

Business Administration – Management

Fairbury

Sydney Renae

Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3

Friend

Criminal Justice – Law and Society

Nebraska

Girmus Ruben Gonzalez

City Savannah Ann

Psychology

Cum Laude

Beatrice

Surprise

Sacramento

Lincoln

Oxford

Lincoln

Delano

Grabowski Timothy Jerome

Criminal Justice – Administration

Graham Kieu Thuy Ha

Business Administration – Human Resources and Risk

Magna Cum

Management

Laude

Noah Judson Harvey

Business Administration – Accounting

Brooke C. Hays

Business Administration – Accounting/CPA, Business

Magna Cum

Administration – Management

Laude

Kendra Henderson

Psychology

Griselda V

Business Administration – Accounting

Hernandez

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Magna Cum Laude

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Peru State College awards degrees to 147 in December

Kelsie Dawn Hinz

Early Childhood Education PK-3, Elementary Education

Jonathan M. Hood

Wildlife Ecology

Leigh-Anne Renae

Criminal Justice – Administration

Beatrice

Ogallala

Beatrice

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Tecumseh

Psychology

York

Hughes Celine Rose

Cum Laude

Magna Cum Laude

Jolicoeur Alexandra Leigh Kaiser Dana Elizabeth

Business Administration – Management

Cum Laude

Wymore

Business Administration – Accounting

Summa Cum

Robinson

Keedy Stephanie Keim-

Laude

Ratliff Sabrina Ann Kidd

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Auburn

Leslie Wray Kirkland

Psychology

Bakersfield

Kasey Marie

Elementary Education

Lincoln

Brock

Stockton

Lamborn

Summa Cum Laude

Eric Lorin Lindquist

Wildlife Ecology

Cynthia Lorena

Business Administration – Management, Computer Management

Louis-Bell

Information Systems

Ryan Love

Business Administration – Management

Cum Laude

Bennington

Patrick Robert

Business Administration – Accounting

Magna Cum

Lakewood

Lincoln

Oketo

Lyman

Malone

Cum Laude

Laude

Marissa Bonita May

Psychology

Felecia R. Meybrunn

Business Administration – Accounting

Magna Cum Laude

Janell Leah Moreau

Psychology , Minor: Criminal Justice

Samantha Kylin

K-6 Special Education

Cum Laude

Beatrice

Elementary Education

Magna Cum

Beatrice

Oakes Jessica Lynn Parde

Laude Rochelle Lynn

Business Administration – Accounting

Cum Laude

Alma

Health and Physical Education K-12

Magna Cum

Plattsmouth

Partosan Savannah Joan Paugstat

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Laude

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Samantha Rannells

Peru State College awards degrees to 147 in December

Middle Level Education

Magna Cum

Glenwood

Dunbar

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Clay Center

Biological Science

Amherst

Tanya L. Shannon

Psychology

Santa Rosa

Susan Lauretta Sisco

Art Teaching

Burchard

Kristin Norell Smith

Biochemical Science

Brownville

Valyn Leigh Sterns

Art – Fine Arts

Lincoln

Seward

Lincoln

Auburn

Laude Samantha Dawn

Psychology

Cum Laude

Richardson Haley Nicole Roemmich Cameron Linn Schlender

Magna Cum Laude

Briana Sue Steward

Business Administration – Marketing

Summa Cum Laude

Krystle Marie

Criminal Justice – Administration

Stinson Mikaela Marie

Elementary Education

Cum Laude

Thompson Rose Kelly Villeda

Psychology

Fairbury

Melanie M. Waller

Criminal Justice – Counseling

Lincoln

Collin Anthony

Criminal Justice – Administration

Omaha

Business Administration – Management

Johnson

Brainard

Bellevue

Humboldt

Saint

Weingaertner Brandie AnnMarie Westhart Nyla Annette Witzel

Elementary Education

Summa Cum Laude

Theresa Marie

Graphic Design

Woods Destiny C. Worthey

Chantel Bahar Zandi

Early Childhood Education PK-3, Health and Physical Education K-

Summa Cum

12, Elementary Education

Laude

Criminal Justice – Administration

Petersburg

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Peru State College awards degrees to 147 in December

Master of Science in Education Name

Major/Minor/Endorsement

City

State

Alan Dwight Barnes

Curriculum and Instruction

Manley

Megan Barnes

Curriculum and Instruction

Manley

Emily Ann Brown

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Clara Margaret Calkins

Curriculum and Instruction

Lincoln

Tonya Marie Castle

Curriculum and Instruction

Scottsbluff

John James Cockerill

Curriculum and Instruction

Waverly

Tyler DeBuhr

Curriculum and Instruction

Hickman

Jeannene Marie Egan

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Angela Marie Fisher

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Morgan Gockley

Curriculum and Instruction

Imperial

Mckenzie K. Goplin

Curriculum and Instruction

York

Krystian Grace

Curriculum and Instruction

Tularosa

Abby Jo Griffith

Curriculum and Instruction

Central City

Suzanne Elizabeth Hanish

Curriculum and Instruction

Bennington

Nathan Thomas Harm

Curriculum and Instruction

Council Bluffs

Danielle Dreyer Herrmann

Curriculum and Instruction

Palmetto

Holly Jo Hesse

Curriculum and Instruction

Elkhorn

Kylie Hoegermeyer

Curriculum and Instruction

Herman

Julia Marie Hoglund

Curriculum and Instruction

Papillion

Heather Ann Holub

Curriculum and Instruction

Murdock

Clarissa Lynn Hostler

Curriculum and Instruction

Grand Island

Thomas Sterl Janes

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Brittney Lynne Kendall

Curriculum and Instruction

Lincoln

Lexus Marie Kottmeyer

Curriculum and Instruction

Lincoln

Mackenzie Jo Lammel

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Ashley Renee Looper

Curriculum and Instruction

Union

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Peru State College awards degrees to 147 in December

Amy Lynn Lostroh

Curriculum and Instruction

Blue Springs

Stephanie Haney Mallisee

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Shelby Ann Maschmann

Curriculum and Instruction

Fairbury

Casey K. McEntee

Curriculum and Instruction

Fremont

Shaun M McMahon

Curriculum and Instruction

Gretna

Kylie Anne Miller

Curriculum and Instruction

Mitchell

Kaden Lee Moore

Curriculum and Instruction

Papillion

Kate Marie Nutzman

Curriculum and Instruction

Nehawka

Trae Daven Ramer

Curriculum and Instruction

Sutton

Shawna LeAnn Reish

Curriculum and Instruction

Bayard

Stephanie Marie Renken

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Thomas Ciaran Riley

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Sadie Ann Rotherham

Curriculum and Instruction

Benkelman

Joshua Robert Schliefert

Curriculum and Instruction

Manley

Katelyn Alissa Shoup

Curriculum and Instruction

Central City

Anna Jeanne Skidmore

Curriculum and Instruction

Fairbury

Jamie M. Steinmetz

Curriculum and Instruction

Bellevue

Tyler Jordan Stender

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Morgan S. Streeter

Curriculum and Instruction

North Platte

Michelle Kristine Thoene

Curriculum and Instruction

Fordyce

Abby Thompson

Curriculum and Instruction

Elkhorn

Catherine Ranee Wabs

Curriculum and Instruction

Plainview

Lauren Elizabeth Waggoner

Curriculum and Instruction

Louisville

Rebecca Renee White

Curriculum and Instruction

Macedonia

Hannah Leigh Wilson

Curriculum and Instruction

Nebraska City

Mallory Laree Wortmann

Curriculum and Instruction

Ponca

Master of Science in Organizational Management

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Peru State College awards degrees to 147 in December

Name

Major/Minor/Endorsement

City

State

Mandy Gregory

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

Queensbury

Lawrence Hernandez

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

Arlington

Tirazah Elizabeth Huff

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

Atlanta

Moses Kaoga

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

Adelanto

Zeta M. Kaoga

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

Adelanto

**The Summa Cum Laude honor requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or above. Graduation honors are conferred on bachelor’s degree candidates who have earned a minimum of 54 Peru State College semester credit hours. **The Magna Cum Laude honor requires a cumulative grade point average between 3.75 and 3.89. Graduation honors are conferred on bachelor’s degree candidates who have earned a minimum of 54 Peru State College semester credit hours. **The Cum Laude honor requires a cumulative grade point average between 3.50 and 3.74. Graduation honors are conferred on bachelor’s degree candidates who have earned a minimum of 54 Peru State College semester credit hours. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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Dennis works on Brownville Historical Society Archival Project

Dennis works on Brownville Historical Society Archival Project JAN 24, 2020

Brownville, Nebraska- Bailey Dennis worked last summer on an archival project and as a docent for the Brownville Historical Society . In June she began working at Brownville’s Railroad Museum, but by the end of the summer she would and would have the opportunity to work at all of the Historical Society’s museums. Dennis received the job after a recommendation from Dr. Kathy Nehls, professor of history at Peru State, who had started as a board member of the historical society in the spring. Nehls is working to establish a partnership between the Brownville Historical Society and the College. She hopes it will eventually lead to more opportunities for student internships and paid docent positions. Dennis adds, “With my past experience visiting the Nebraska State Historical Society, I understand there is a proper procedure for handling antique documents so I was ready to learn more about what exactly an archivist does…” “Dr. Nehls and I worked together on identifying, collecting and organizing the archival materials. This is still an ongoing project that will help people visiting the Historical Society to do research for projects or genealogy. The project also hopes to digitize archival material for online access.” In addition to Dennis’ work with the archive, she also worked as a docent. Dennis said, “I loved being a museum docent and speaking to community members – and people from all around the United States.” “I would give tours to visitors and tell the story of Brownville and Nebraska history. It was wonderful. Working for the Historical Society was my first job at a museum and it was a great first experience.” “Working with Dr. Nehls on this project and as a museum docent opened my eyes to want I wanted to do in the future. I would love to work in a museum.” BHS Board President Steve Woerth said, “I have nothing but praises for work and energy.” Bailey Dennis is from Omaha Nebraska, and graduated in December. She intends to continue assisting the archival project and plans to pursue a master’s degree in public history. ###

Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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Peru State College holds Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Brunch

Peru State College holds Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Brunch JAN 24, 2020

Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20. As part of a new policy, classes were postponed to better focus on activities and events dedicated to the principles of unity and equal rights. A Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Brunch was held on Monday, January 20, to celebrate the life of Dr. King and his vision of equal rights for all. The event hosted presentations and performances by Peru State students as well as a performance by the Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble. Crystal Hutson, Director of Student Activities and Programs, said: “It was so exciting to see so many faculty, staff and students at the first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Brunch. I was very proud of all of our student performers and the other students that helped make this event possible.” Justin Neyland read a poem of his own composition, "Invest." Neyland is a senior from Council Bluffs, Iowa. Justin Neyland. Kortnie Sheppard and Jalen Tate gave a historic presentation on behalf of the Black Student Union. Sheppard is the president of BSU and is a senior from York, Neb. Tate is a junior from Omaha, Neb. Kortnie Sheppard (right) and Jalen Tate (left).Rontonyo Hubbard sang "Lean on Me." Hubbard is a sophomore from St. Louis, Mo. Rontonyo Hubbard In addition to organizing the luncheon and other activities through the week, Hutson sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson. Crystal Hutson A showing of the documentary, "I am MLK, Jr.," was held later that evening. ###

Marivelle Magaña contributed to this release.

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Peru State Colleges awards 49 degrees in August

Peru State Colleges awards 49 degrees in August JAN 24, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College and its President, Dr. Dan Hanson, granted degrees to 49 graduates on Friday, August 2, 2019. Peru State granted 25 Master of Science in Education degrees, two Master of Science in Organizational Management degrees, one Bachelor of Arts degree, 15 Bachelor of Science degrees and six Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. The formal ceremony for all 2018-2019 graduates was held in May of 2019. August graduates were eligible to walk in that ceremony. 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. Bachelor of Applied Science Name

Major/Minor/Endorsement

Dominique Bell

Honors

City

State

Business Administration – Management

Houston

Roy Bell, Jr

Business Administration – Management

Stockton

Brandon Jones

Business Administration – Management

Houston

Bryan Scott Miller

Business Administration – Management

Lincoln

Corbin Thomas Miller

Business Administration – Management

Lincoln

Kerianne Newland

Business Administration – Management

Gretna

Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts Name

Major

Lee Everett Privett

Liberal Arts, Minor: History

Honors

City

State

Independence

Bachelor of Science Name Hope Angelia Brewster

Business Administration – Accounting

Honors

City

State

Magna Cum

Lincoln

Sidney

Laude McKailie Nicole Carnahan-

Business Administration – Marketing

Kuhns

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Peru State Colleges awards 49 degrees in August

MyKala Marie Erdkamp

Business Administration – Management

Papillion

Keegan Bently Green

Business Administration – Management

Lincoln

Kayla Helina Guerrero

Psychology

Omaha

Rebecca Elizabeth Maher

Psychology

Papillion

Katheryn Louise Potter

Business Administration – Human Resources and Risk

Summa Cum

De Witt

Management

Laude

Justin Charles Shepard

Criminal Justice – Administration

Princeton

Andrew James Smith

Graphic Design

Auburn

Carlee LeTia Michelle Tasler

Educational Studies

Shubert

David Jordan Taylor

Music – Business Marketing

Omaha

Jakia Takaja Marie Vaughn-

Psychology, Minor: Business Administration

Omaha

Lincoln

Omaha

Wymore

Cum Laude

Taylor Katie Lyn Walmsley

Psychology

Summa Cum Laude

Tai’Ler J. Warren

Sport and Exercise Science

Kiersten Joy Zvolanek

Psychology

Cum Laude

Master of Science in Education Name

Major/Minor/Endorsement

City

State

Rachel Lea Allen

Curriculum and Instruction

Bellevue

Ashley N. Bailey

Curriculum and Instruction

North Platte

Michael Glenn Fauss

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Sara Forsgren

Curriculum and Instruction

Fairbury

Erin Frevert

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Jared Anthony Haag

Curriculum and Instruction

Hickman

Allison Henderson

Curriculum and Instruction

Glenwood

Nicholas A. Joslin

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Susan Elaine Lissi

Curriculum and Instruction

New Waterford

Andrea Luedtke

Curriculum and Instruction

Lincoln

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Peru State Colleges awards 49 degrees in August

Michaela Lynn McGuire

Curriculum and Instruction

Omaha

Caroline Signe Moore

Curriculum and Instruction

Madison

Alison Danielle Mullins

Curriculum and Instruction

Falls City

Carey Ann Turnwall Murdock

Curriculum and Instruction

Hickman

Lisa Marie Plourde

Curriculum and Instruction

Papillion

Tyson Walter Ratliff

Curriculum and Instruction

Shenandoah

Catlin Andrew Rice

Curriculum and Instruction

Arapahoe

Elliot Thomas Ruleaux

Curriculum and Instruction

Bellevue

Sara J. Schutte

Curriculum and Instruction

Lincoln

Angela Jeanette Siegmann

Curriculum and Instruction

North Platte

Veronica Erin Skretta

Curriculum and Instruction

David City

Nathan Coe Smith

Curriculum and Instruction

York

Aaron D. Svik

Curriculum and Instruction

Lincoln

Shelly Lynn Wear Rush

Curriculum and Instruction

Bellevue

Maggie Nicole Wragge

Curriculum and Instruction

Papillion

Master of Science in Organized Management Name

Area

City

State

Kelsey Marie Gash

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

Ashland

Jacquetta Tillman

Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

Victorville

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Peru State "Shares the Warmth"

Peru State "Shares the Warmth" JAN 24, 2020

Peru, Nebraska - In December 2019, Phi Beta Lambda and Lambda Alpha Epsilon generated 75 bags worth of donations for Peru State College's first "Share the Warmth" Community Service Project. The donation drive was also assisted by Sarpy County Human Services and non-profit Lift Up Sarpy County, Inc. "Share the Warmth" is a donation drive that distributes needed resources to the homeless in the Omaha Metro Area. Gathered resources included: Draw string bags

Conditioner

Comforters

Hand soap

Blankets

Bar soap

Gloves

Mouth wash

Stocking caps

Tooth paste

Pens/Pencils

Tooth brushes

Sunglasses

Deodorant

Shampoo According to Criminal Justice Professor, Dr. Amber Mahan, "Share the Warmth is another way for student organizations to give back not only to this community, but surrounding communities with the understanding that even the smallest of donations can benefit others." She added, "This is the first collection made under this project, however we plan to make this an annual event." ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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Peru State Students Attend Phi Beta Lambda Conference in New York

Peru State Students Attend Phi Beta Lambda Conference in New York JAN 24, 2020

New York, New York - Five students from Peru State's Phi Beta Lambda chapter visited New York last October to attend the PBL Career Connections Conference. According to fbla-pbl.org, "TheCareer Connections Conference is a fast paced, high impact program focused on connecting talented individuals with leading employers." "This is not your average meet-and-greet, the event teaches students necessary skills to succeed in a challenging job market interviewing techniques, personal brand building, and early career navigation. Participants also received a comprehensive resume review and a free professional head shot for use in their social profiles." PBL's website continues, "In addition to workshops, students also had face time with hiring managers from PBL Partners, American Express, Dow Jones, OBM, Hyatt, IHeartMedia, Marriott, NYU, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Weework." The students who attended were Ashli Becker (Yankton, SD), Nancy Ramirez (Tecumseh, NE), Velma Hauck (Fremont, NE), Rozlyn Cole (Wymore, NE), and Stacy Bohlken (Palmer, NE). They were joined by their faculty advisor, Dr. Sheri Grotrian, professor of business at Peru State. Grotrian spoke positively about the event, "This was Peru State’s first chance to have students attend the Career Connections Conference and, from my perspective, it provides an impressive teaching opportunity based upon the content that is offered as part of the conference." "Additionally, students are fortunate to interact with others from across the country as well as network with some extremely impressive business professionals in New York City. Providing these engaging experiences to students is what helps to prepare them for their future career. From Left to Right, Ashli Becker, Nancy Ramirez, Rozlyn Cole, Velma Hauck and Stacy Bohlken Along with attending the conference, the students also saw Wicked on Broadway, using funds awarded to Phi Beta Lambda by the Snyder Cultural Understanding Foundation. 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 proposed learning experience may take the form of a day trip to a major metropolitan area for exposure to cultural alternatives, the arts, or large group events, or may involve bringing such an experience to the campus of Peru State College. Phi Beta Lambda meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. in TJ Majors Room 326. If you are interested in learning more about PBL, contact Dr. Sheri Grotrian at sgrotrian@peru.edu. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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Reception held in Art Gallery for Meghan Flynn

Reception held in Art Gallery for Meghan Flynn JAN 31, 2020 Meghan Flynn with painting.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2020 Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – On Monday, January 28, a reception for guest artist Meghan Flynn was held in the Peru State College Art Gallery. The Art Gallery is located in A.V. Larson on the Peru State campus. Flynn answered audience questions, speaking about her artistic process, her inspiration, and the models she used in her art. Meghan Flynn is from Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated from Iowa State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also earned a Master of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from Washington State University. Flynn currently lives and teaches in the state of Washington. To learn more about Meghan Flynn’s art, visit her portfolio at meghanflynnart.com

The Art Gallery’s next show is called “The Reason I’m here”, by Loren Entz. It will run from February 8 to February 28, with an opening reception held on February 8 at 1:00 p.m. To learn more about Peru State College’s art program, contact Susan Moore at smoore@peru.edu. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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Red Cross and Peru State hosts blood drive on February 11

Red Cross and Peru State hosts blood drive on February 11 JAN 31, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb 7, 2020 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, February 11. The drive will be held in the Live Oak Room at the Student Center and run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. When you give blood, you help cancer patients, trauma patients, sickle cell patients, burn patients and patients with chronic diseases. There are two types of blood donations you can give at the drive, whole blood and power red. According to their website at RedCrossBlood.org, "Whole blood is the most flexible type of donation. It can be transfused in its original form, or used to help multiple people when separated into its specific components of red cells, plasma and platelets." "During a Power Red donation, you give a concentrated dose of red cells, the part of your blood used every day for those needing transfusions as part of their care. This type of donation uses an automated process that separates your red blood cells from the other blood components, and then safely and comfortably returns your plasma and platelets to you." The Red Cross is currently going through a blood shortage, and needs donations, particularly Type O blood. According to their website, "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, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter PSC to schedule an appointment. Walk-in appointments will also be accepted. ### Quentin Victor 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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Largest Gift in College History will be devoted to Scholarships

Largest Gift in College History will be devoted to Scholarships FEB 3, 2020

A generous heart, a caring friend, and a grateful alumnus have provided the key ingredients resulting in Peru State’s single largest gift ever received: $2,100,000, from the estate of Norma Jeanne Fensler. The gift will be devoted to scholarships. College President Dan Hanson commented, “The number one need facing students today is financial support to begin college, and financial support to help them stay in school through graduation. This contribution will be life-changing for many students.” The story of this life-changing gift began with Norma Jeanne Fensler, known to her friends as Jeanne. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana and later married her beloved husband Edward Leon Fensler on September 6, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. While natives of the Midwest, eventually they made their way west and spent much of their adult lives in California.

Norma Jeanne Fensler Pam and Fred Robertson (’73) were also Midwestern transplants to California. Pam met Jeanne shortly after Edward’s death in the late 1980s when Pam assisted Jeanne as her realtor buying and selling two homes. Through this process, Pam Robertson became a close friend and confidant. Pam played a pivotal role in Jeanne’s later years helping her with all manner of daily challenges as Jeanne aged and struggled with Alzheimer’s disease. Several years before the onset of Alzheimer’s, Pam orchestrated a meeting with an attorney to set up a Living Trust to determine what would happen with Jeanne’s estate as she had no living children or relatives. At that time, Jeanne asked Pam to direct the proceeds of her estate to a cause Pam felt was worthy. Knowing that higher education brings greater opportunity in today’s society, and being very familiar with the good work being done by the Peru State College Foundation through her husband and having served as a former Board Co-Director of the Foundation herself, Pam directed the proceeds of Jeanne’s estate to create the Norma Jeanne Fensler Memorial Scholarship at Peru State College. From left to right: Fred Robertson ('73), Pam Robertson, President Dan Hanson, Becca Jewell Pam said, “Fred and I both come from rural areas in Indiana and Iowa and know how hard it is for kids from those areas to be able to afford a college education. Our hope is that this will help those in need, especially those from the four-state region around Peru, to attend college and ultimately better their lives with a degree.” Fred Robertson’s gratitude for his Peru State College education persists to this day. He proudly wears his Peru State College ring and speaks highly of the professors who made an impact on him. “The professors who invested in me as a student changed my life,” said Fred. “Professors like Lyle McKercher, Daryl Long, Al Brady, John Christ, and many others were experts in their fields. They taught me so much, but I also know that they cared about me as a person. That was very motivating for me as a student.” Pam’s intent for the Norma Jeanne Fensler Memorial Scholarship is to allow students who would not otherwise be able to attend college the opportunity to attend Peru State and seek a degree. Pam also intends this scholarship to memorialize the kindness and generosity of her dear friend Jeanne. Pam said, “Jeanne always wished she could have had children but was never blessed with any. Making this gift to the college is a way for her to help children she never had herself. “ The Norma Jeanne Fensler Memorial Scholarship will provide more than $80,000 in scholarships each year. Scholarship awards will start at $2,000 per year and will be awarded to full-time first-year students who have financial need. The Fensler Scholarships are renewable for students who remain in good academic standing. The first Fensler Scholarships will be available in January 2021.

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Hanson noted, “Every year, we have students who sit out a semester or maybe a full year to work. Sometimes they have to support their families because the family income is very low or unstable. All of these students have a goal and a dream to earn a college education. The Fensler Scholarship will help students every year who face this type of economic challenge.” Interim Foundation CEO Rebecca Jewell stated, “The Norma Jeanne Fensler Memorial Scholarship increases the Foundation’s annual scholarship awarding capacity by more than one-third, to nearly $400,000 per year. This gift will allow the Foundation to have an even greater impact in meeting the financial needs of Peru State students.” Dan Hanson noted, “Pam and Fred Robertson were the catalyst that brought this incredible gift to Peru State College. Pam’s devoted friendship and Fred’s lifelong gratitude for his Peru State College education will be celebrated and commended as the conduits for this transformational gift.”

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

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Advocate and #WhyIStayed creator, Beverly Gooden, to speak at Peru State

Advocate and #WhyIStayed creator, Beverly Gooden, to speak at Peru State FEB 4, 2020 Beverly Gooden

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Victims' rights advocate and creator of the viral hashtag, #WhyIStayed, Beverly Gooden will visit Peru State College as part of the campus's Distinguished Speaker Series. Gooden will speak on March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Beverly Gooden breaks down the myths and misunderstandings around domestic violence to illuminate the complex reasons why victims stay in abusive relationships and what you can do to help. Recently the “me too” movement has shown us what our society considers acceptable can be changed by the work of many individuals coming together to speak with a unified voice. About Beverly Gooden Known for creating the viral Twitter hashtag #WhyIStayed in the wake of several high-profile domestic violence incidents, Beverly sparked a national conversation about how society views victims, while calling for a community response to this important social issue. Drawing on her own gripping tale of overcoming an abusive relationship, Beverly provides you with a personal account of how it feels to live in fear and why it’s so difficult for individuals to leave those who exert physical and emotional control over them. On stage, Beverly lays the groundwork for critical conversation about the dynamics of abusive relationships, while revealing ways that you can help, including the important questions to ask those who you suspect are being abused. With unguarded honesty and palpable passion for changing lives for the better, she empowers audiences to expose their own stories and discover their role in ending domestic violence. Why I Stayed: The Complexity of Domestic Violence "Why I Stayed" is a revolutionary speech by Beverly Gooden, renown social activist and creator of the #WhyIStayed hashtag and global movement. In this radical talk, Gooden challenges the question “Why did he/she stay?” and reveals how the current way we interact with survivors is a house of cards. From faulty blame attribution, to designating only men as abusers, it’s easy to overlook the sheer volume of domestic violence when the issue has historically been framed as “them” and not “us”. That’s why, as Beverly argues, domestic violence is a community issue. Victims of violence can be women and men, LGBTQ and heterosexual, or even children. Victims of violence may have fought back, or remained silent. There is no perfect victim and no specific type of abuser. Beverly discusses her personal domestic violence story, reveals the most important questions to ask victims, and outlines how we all can help. About the Distinguished Speaker Series 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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Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

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Tyler Harms appointed Student Trustee

Tyler Harms appointed Student Trustee FEB 4, 2020

For Immediate Release: January 23, 2020 Contact: Judi Yorges, Director of External Relations and Communications 402.471.2505 | 402.770.6205 | jyorges@nscs.edu LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts has appointed Tyler Harms of Falls City, Neb. to serve as student trustee on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees. He will serve a one-year term over the 2020-2021 academic year and represent Peru State College students. “As Chair of the Board of Trustees, it is my honor to welcome the new Student Trustees,” said Gary Bieganski, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “The Trustees value the insight and student perspective these young leaders bring to the Board.” Harms, a junior at Peru State College, is majoring in marketing and business management. Tyler is the Student Senate president, Phi Beta Lambda member, resident assistant, and Student Senate public relations designate. When discussing his appointment, Tyler stated, “I have always been passionate about Peru State College, and I want to positively impact the lives of students who attend the State Colleges. There is no better way to impact change than by being a student trustee.” Harms is the son of Thad Harms and Susie Kreifels of Falls City, Nebraska. The 2019-20 Student Trustees Sam Klammer of Chadron State College, Kayla Myers of Peru State College and Ashley VanMeeteren of Wayne State College will work with the new student trustees to orient them until their new term begins in June. About NSCS and the Board of Trustees Located in Lincoln Nebraska, and established in 1867, NSCS is the governing board for three state colleges; Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State. An established partner within the rural communities they serve, the colleges provide an engaging, personalized and rewarding college experience. NSCS is committed to providing a high-quality four-year education that is affordable and accessible to all students. ###

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

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Peru State will host 47th Annual High School Business Contest

Peru State will host 47th Annual High School Business Contest FEB 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb 5, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska– For the 47th year, Peru State College will host the Annual High School Business Contest on its campus. The contest will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. More than 440 students from 31 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, a ceremony will take place at 1:15 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center for final announcements and awards. Members of Peru State's 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. The College is still seeking volunteers for this important event. 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. ###

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

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Peru State College to host 36th Annual District History Day

Peru State College to host 36th Annual District History Day FEB 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2020 Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Middle and high school students will participate in Peru State College’s 36th Annual District History Day Contest on Friday, February 21, 2020. The theme for this year’s contest is “Breaking Barriers in History.” Participating students conduct research based on the theme and present their findings in one of five media: exhibits, documentaries, performances, papers or as a website. The contest will begin at 9:00 a.m. and last until 3:30 p.m. Almost 300 students are scheduled, ranging from 6th- to 12th-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, Conestoga Public Schools, Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools, Falls City Public Schools, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer Public Schools, Johnson-Brock Public Schools, Johnson County Central Public Schools, Lewiston High School, Lourdes Central Catholic School, Louisville Public Schools, Nebraska City Public Schools, Palmyra Schools, Pawnee City Public Schools, Plattsmouth Community Schools, St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools, Weeping Water High School 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 18, 2019, at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. The National Contest will be held June 14-18, 2020, at the University of Maryland. For the 18th 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. 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 Peru State’s Phi Alpha Theta chapter 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

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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 www.peru.edu/historyday or contact Dr. Jason Phillips at jphillps@peru.edu. ###

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

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Peru Theatre Company to perform White Rabbit, Red Rabbit

Peru Theatre Company to perform White Rabbit, Red Rabbit FEB 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2020 Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – the Spring Semester is shaping up to have a strong collection of shows presented by the Peru Theatre Company. Starting in February, the company will present “White Rabbit, Red Rabbit” by Nassim Soleimanpour. It is a special weekly show in the V.F. Jindra Fine Arts Building’s Black Box Theatre, and specializes in having no rehearsals, no directors, featuring a different actor every night. Two of the shows will be preceded by workshops led by special guest artists. Wednesday February 5 at 6:30 p.m. featuring Laura Lippman. Laura Lippman is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. Previously, she taught acting, directing and introduction to theater classes at the Johnny Carson School of Theater and Film at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln here she received the Dr. Morgan Recognition Award for her teaching and service. She has also taught acting and directing at the University of Arizona School of Theater, Film and Television; Rollins College and Carnegie Mellon University. Lippman has professional directing, acting and production experience. She also has a special interest in, theater for youth and community outreach activities. She received a Master of Fine Arts in directing from Carnegie Mellon University. Wednesday February 12 at 6:30 p.m. featuring special guest artist Trey Martinez. Martinez will also lead an improvisation workshop from 5 to 6 p.m. Martinez is an experienced director with experiences in acting, stage direction, improvisation and house management. He has directed with Angels Theatre Company and played Gary Botter in “Gary Botter and the Divining Sphere.” He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Wednesday February 19 at 7 p.m. featuring special guest artist Ryan Kathman. Kathman will also lead a stage combat workshop in the Performing Arts Center from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ryan Kathman is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Nebraska Wesleyan University. His favorite projects include: creating and performing a one-man version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet called One-Ham Manlet and premiering it in two states; being on set as an actor with directors Robert Altman (in A Prairie Home Companion) and Alexander Payne (in Election); directing original adaptations of Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night’s Dream; directing the original one-woman show Blue Collar Diaries at the Minnesota Fringe Festival; producing/directing original Canterbury Tales adaptation Toward Canterbury in Minnesota (after premiering it as a student at NWU); the Chicago premiere of original short play From Grace; performing on Minnesota’s Jungle Theater, Playwright’s Center, Illusion Theater, and In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater stages, Memphis’ Playhouse on the Square and Theatre Memphis’ stages, and as a lead in the feature film Vipers in the Grass with Dean Winters and Harley Jane Kozak. Wednesday February 26 at 6:30 p.m. featuring special guest faculty member Jude Wright. Dr. B. Jude Wright is an Assistant Professor of English at Peru State College. He has also taught at Quinnipiac University, Goodwin College (Connecticut), the University of Hartford and the University of New Haven. Wright received his PhD in English from the University of South Florida. His interests include Victorian literature and metacognitive pedagogy. About the playwright

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Nassim Soleimanpour is an independent multidisciplinary theatre maker from Tehran, Iran. His plays have been translated into 20 languages. Best known for his play White Rabbit Red Rabbit, written to travel the world when he could not, his work has been awarded the Dublin Fringe Festival Best New Performance, Summerworks Outstanding New Performance Text Award and The Arches Brick Award (Edinburgh Fringe) as well as picking up nominations for a Total Theatre and Brighton Fringe Pick of Edinburgh Award. By the time Nassim was permitted to travel for the first time in early 2013, his play “White Rabbit, Red Rabbit” had been performed over 1000 times in 20 languages. Additional spring performances In March, the Company will present “Fin a one-woman clown show about grief” by Angela Horchem, Laura Lippman & Hannah Turner. The show is directed by Laura Lippman, and will be held in the V.F. Jindra Fine Arts Building’s Black Box Theatre. The show will run Tuesday, March 17 to Wednesday, March 18 with both shows at 6:30 p.m. Special workshops will be hosted by special guest Angela Horchem preceding each show. Tuesday’s workshop will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday’s workshop will be from 4 to 5 p.m. In April, the Peru Theatre Company will produce the fourth annual “Disco Citizens” production. “Disco Citizens features 30 original short plays performed in sixty minutes. If the plays go over time, the audience receives free pizza. Each night is different with plays performed in a changing order based on audience suggestion. Showtimes include 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. performances on April 22 and 23, with two additional performances on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. To learn more about the Peru Theatre Company and their upcoming shows, contact Professor Laura Lippman at Llipman@peru.edu About Peru Theatre Company The purpose of the Peru Theatre Company is to provide all Peru State College students with the opportunity to participate in an active and enjoyable group, as well as gain experience in the performing arts by participating in plays, giving speeches and any other method of performance presented to an audience of their peers. ### Quentin Victor 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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Rotaract aids in efforts to conserve water

Rotaract aids in efforts to conserve water FEB 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb 7, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College Rotaract is asking students, faculty and staff to conserve water on campus and in the community. Following the historic floods in the spring of 2019, the City of Peru and Peru State College are working with residents and students to encourage voluntary water conservation. After trucking in water from Auburn for a number of months, the City of Peru was able to install a temporary water treatment plant. The temporary installation has an upper limit on its water treatment abilities that irresponsible water use could potentially strain. In response to the ongoing conservation efforts, Peru State Rotaract is asking for volunteers to pledge to conserve water this semester and in the future. Past efforts on campus to conserve water have been impressive and Rotaract hopes this drive will continue that effort. Some of the ways you can help the effort: Don’t use the toilet as a trashcan: every time you flush the toilet for a piece of toilet paper or trash, you use 4.5 gallons of water. Don’t run the shower before you get in. Spend less time in the shower. The average shower uses around 2 gallons per minute. Don’t leave the water on when you brush your teeth. The purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. Rotaract has more than 10,000 clubs worldwide and is sponsored by Rotary International. ### 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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Peru State College Art Gallery hosts Loren Entz Art Showcase

Peru State College Art Gallery hosts Loren Entz Art Showcase FEB 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – The Peru State College Art Gallery is hosting a new art show, “The Reason I’m Here.” The featured work was created by guest artist Loren Entz and will be on display until February 28. The Peru State Gallery’s hours are 8:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. According to Entz’s biography, “Whereas many Western artists focus on the more adventurous aspects of the historical West and modern ranch life, Entz paints the quieter, more domestic side of rural life. He searches for the connections between the shared experiences of Anglos and Native Americans in the West. His paintings of Native American life often focus on more domestic subjects and scenes the work that must be done, the events that closely tie family members together.” “Entz’s paintings reveal the deep human emotions that unite, rather than divide, the many cultures that make up the past and the present worlds of the West.” Loren Entz grew up in Kansas, where he frequently visited the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO. He worked as a ranch hand in Montana, as a teenager he nurtured his artistic talent through course work at the Famous Artists Correspondence School, and through his studies with two masters of representational painting, Bettina Steinke and Richard Schmid. He currently lives in Brownville with his family. Entz works in a variety of styles, including oil, charcoal, pencil, pastel and watercolor. If you would like to learn more at the College’s art gallery and its upcoming shows, contact Dr. Susan Moore at smoore@peru.edu. ### Quentin Victor 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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Peru State art faculty, Ken Curtis, to host free Photoshop workshop

Peru State art faculty, Ken Curtis, to host free Photoshop workshop FEB 14, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College will host a free workshop for all interested in learning Photoshop on Saturday, February 22, at 9 a.m. The workshop will be hosted by Assistant Professor of Art, Ken Curtis, in the A.V. Larson Building, Design Lab, room 114. The workshop will last for four hours and is geared towards those who are beginners with no, or very limited, knowledge of how to use Photoshop. The free workshop is open to all students, faculty and the community. Curtis said, “I wanted to hold a workshop that would be beneficial not only to the students and faculty of Peru State, but also to members of the community.” This is the first workshop of five that are scheduled for the spring. To register, email Ken Curtis at kcurtis@peru.edu, or sign the registration form on the door of room 23 of A.V. Larson.

### Lily Ellis contributed to this release.

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Peru Theatre Company attends the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Peru Theatre Company attends the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival FEB 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska- Peru Theatre Company attended the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) in Sioux City, South Dakota. Peru State students attending and performing at the festival were Bridget Dalton, Joslyn Edmond, Josh Girard, Aubri Gugelman, Devyn Jeffries, Halee Jeffries, Josh Osborne, Alfie Steele and Zach Steele. Professor Laura Lippman was also a presenter at the event, where she hosted workshops on Vocal Viewpoints and Laban Movement. Lippman said, "Wow! What a wonderful week of theatre performances, workshops, round-table discussions, auditions and more. I’m so grateful for the College's support in order to make this event happen each year. It is so incredible for the students and for myself." Started in 1969 by Roger L. Stevens, the Kennedy Center’s founding chairman, the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) is a nation theater program involving 20,000 students from colleges and universities nationwide annually. For 47 years, the organization has served as a catalyst in improving the quality of college theater in the United States. KCACTF has grown into a network of more than 700 academic institutions throughout the country. The purpose of the Peru Theatre Company is to provide all Peru State College students with the opportunity to participate in an active and enjoyable group, as well as gain experience in the performing arts by participating in plays, giving speeches and any other method of performance presented to an audience of their peers. ### Quentin Victor 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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Peru State’s Koelzer heads to Unicameral

Peru State’s Koelzer heads to Unicameral FEB 24, 2020 Jared Koelzer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Lincoln, Nebraska – Jared Koelzer, senior student at Peru State, is working at the Nebraska State Capitol this spring as an intern for Senator Julie Slama of District 1. Koelzer’s internship is paid under the new Senator Floyd and Doris Wagner Vrtiska Nebraska Unicameral Internship. Koelzer said, “Getting the opportunity to work at the Unicameral is an amazing experience that gives me the ability to learn in ways that I could never experience in a classroom.” “Working with Senator Slama has made the experience even better, as her commitment to this college and community is incredible. She truly understands the needs of District 1 and works hard to create and support legislation that benefits as many of her constituents as possible.” Koelzer comes from Corning, Kansas and is a graduate of Central High School. He is a senior majoring in history with a minor in political science. He plans to graduate in May of 2021. Peru State College has offered a paid internship at the State Capitol 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 and Political Science, oversees the Unicameral internship program. “The Capitol 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 faculty. Koelzer added, “I am incredibly grateful to the family of Floyd Vrtiska for creating this scholarship for students to gain important experience through hands-on work, such as policy research, press release and speech writing, and live session and hearings.” “Through this internship, I hope to expand my knowledge of the political process and gain first-hand experience that will help me as I pursue my plans of working in government and serving as a civil servant in the future.” 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. Vrtiska 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. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/skoelzerheadstounicameral.html

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Peru State’s Koelzer heads to Unicameral

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Peru State College to hold Dr. Seuss Day

Peru State College to hold Dr. Seuss Day FEB 24, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – The Peru Student Education Association (PSEA) will celebrate the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Thursday, February 27, and Friday, February 28. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Peru State’s annual Dr. Seuss Day, which began in 1995. The Vice-President of PSEA and the student director of Dr. Seuss Day, Emily Fellin said, “I’m honored to be able to work so closely with the Dr. Suess birthday bash for the past two years. This year is especially special since it will be the 25th anniversary of Peru Student Education Association hosting this event at Peru State College.” “The club and I are excited to be able to perform these books and to encourage the next generation to fall in love with reading.” According to the PSEA, nine local schools, head starts and day cares have signed up for this event. Over the four different performances an estimated 736 student and teachers are coming to the showings. To help encourage the love of reading, PSEA plans to hand out a bundle of books to each classroom that participates in the shows. The Cat in the Hat visits campus. Dr. Seuss was born Theodore Geisel in 1904. His first book, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, published in 1936, was an instant success. His desire to excite children to read led him to write The Cat In The Hat in 1954, followed by 42 other books including Green Eggs and Ham, The Lorax and Horton Hears a Who. Seuss won countless awards in his lifetime, including Academy Awards, Emmys and a Pulitzer Prize in 1984. His work continues to inspire countless children in the United States and beyond. ###

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

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/toholddrseussday.html

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College Band and Jazz Ensemble Hold Joint Concert On March 1

College Band and Jazz Ensemble Hold Joint Concert On March 1 FEB 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – The Peru State College Band and Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble will present a joint concert thus Sunday, March 1. The concert will be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. The College band will be performing pieces by Claude T. Smith, Pavel Tschesnokoff, Leroy Anderson, Percy Grainger and Frank Tichelli. The Jazz Band will be performing pieces by Don Menza, Wayne Shorter, Arlen and Mercer and Tower of Power. 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 Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble is a select group open to all Peru State students by audition. Emphasis is placed on developing improvisation skills and an understanding of jazz styles. The ensemble performs music representative of all genres and periods, from the more traditional jazz forms to popular American music. In addition to regular campus performances, the Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble often tours nationally and regionally. The Winter Choral concert will be held on March 26. To learn more about Peru State’s band program, contact Dan Layher at dlayher@peru.edu. To learn more about the Hoyt Street Jazz Ensemble, contact Mark Benson at MBenson@peru.edu. ### Quentin Victor 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/2020/collegebandandjazzensembleholdjointconcert.html

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Peru State student to study in Prague

Peru State student to study in Prague MAR 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru Nebraska- Mason Clobes is one of only four students from the Midwest to have been selected by the International Research Experience for Students, Clobes will have the opportunity this summer to spend eight weeks in Prague, Czech Republic to conduct research. “The trip to Prague is funded by the National Science Foundation through a partnership between the University of North Dakota and Charles University in Prague. Clobes will be allotted a stipend for his eight weeks in Prague, where he will be working with Dr. Alena Kubatova from the University of North Dakota and Dr. Thomas Krizek from Charles University. Clobes will be researching analytical methods using capillary electrophoresis to determine a new way of recycling industrial coolants. He said, “My research will include new promising technology of capillary electrophoresis and other analytical methods to use in quality control and recycling of industrial coolants.” “I am overwhelmed with excitement for this opportunity. Seeing and working in a university that was built in 1348, is a top university in the world, and had a professor named Albert Einstein is the most captivating part to this whole experience for me.” “I want to thank Dr. Netzer for the immense amount of support and knowledge he has provided me. Go Bobcats!” Mason Clobes is a Sophomore Biochemistry Major from Gretna, Nebraska, he will graduate from Peru State College in 2022. The IRES Program provides internships to four undergraduate students and one graduate student on an annual basis. If you would like to learn more about the study abroad opportunities in the University of North Dakota’s IRES program, visit their resources page at https://arts-sciences.und.edu/academics/chemistry/und-ires/resources.html Students interested in studying abroad while at Peru State College should visit peru.edu/studyabroad. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/studenttostudyinprague.html

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Advocate and #WhyIStayed creator, Beverly Gooden, visits Peru State College

Advocate and #WhyIStayed creator, Beverly Gooden, visits Peru State College MAR 15, 2020 Beverly Gooden

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - Victims' rights advocate and creator of the viral hashtag, #WhyIStayed, Beverly Gooden visited Peru State College as part of the campus's Distinguished Speaker Series on March 2. Beverly Gooden's presentation broke down the myths and misunderstandings around domestic violence to illuminate the complex reasons why victims stay in abusive relationships and what you can do to help. Recently the “me too” movement has shown us what our society considers acceptable can be changed by the work of many individuals coming together to speak with a unified voice. Gooden spoke intently on the nature of victim blaming, and how it comes from a concept of escapism. She said, "I hear people say all the time, it couldn't happen to me. What happened to you would never happen to me. I would never be abused, I would never be in an abusive relationship. I'm too strong, I would never find myself in that situation. People say that to me all the time, to my face... It's a belief, they really truly believe it cannot happen to me." Another component to victim blaming was the idea of a "just world." She said, "If something bad happened to you, you brought it on yourself, you did something to deserve it. You wore something to invite it. It's that line of thinking that bad things don't happen to good people, and a lot of people actually believe that. We know that the world is not always just. I believe we can make the world just." Gooden expressed her belief that it was integral to change the discussion from victim blaming to revolving around supporting victims of domestic violence and helping them escape their abusive circumstances. Known for creating the viral Twitter hashtag #WhyIStayed in the wake of several high-profile domestic violence incidents, Beverly sparked a national conversation about how society views victims, while calling for a community response to this important social issue. Drawing on her own gripping tale of overcoming an abusive relationship, Beverly provides you with a personal account of how it feels to live in fear and why it’s so difficult for individuals to leave those who exert physical and emotional control over them. On stage, Beverly lays the groundwork for critical conversation about the dynamics of abusive relationships, while revealing ways that you can help, including the important questions to ask those who you suspect are being abused. With unguarded honesty and palpable passion for changing lives for the better, she empowers audiences to expose their own stories and discover their role in ending domestic violence. Why I Stayed: The Complexity of Domestic Violence "Why I Stayed" is a revolutionary speech by Beverly Gooden, renown social activist and creator of the #WhyIStayed hashtag and global movement. In this radical talk, Gooden challenges the question “Why did he/she stay?” and reveals how the current way we interact with survivors is a house of cards. From faulty blame attribution, to designating only men as abusers, it’s easy to overlook the sheer volume of domestic violence when the issue has historically been framed as “them” and not “us”. That’s why, as Beverly argues, domestic violence is a community issue. Victims of violence can be women and men, LGBTQ and heterosexual, or even children. Victims of violence may have fought back, or remained silent. There is no perfect victim and no specific type of abuser. Beverly discusses her personal domestic violence story, reveals the most important questions to ask victims, and outlines how we all can help.

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/beverlygoodenvisits.html

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Advocate and #WhyIStayed creator, Beverly Gooden, visits Peru State College

About the Distinguished Speaker Series 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. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/beverlygoodenvisits.html

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Peru State College Campus Celebrated Black History Month

Peru State College Campus Celebrated Black History Month MAR 15, 2020

Peru, Nebraska - During the month of February, Peru State College celebrated Black History Month. Black History Month is an annual observance to commemorate the historical achievements of African Americans in the United States. On February 18, the Black Student Union hosted its annual open mic night on campus. An open mic night is held every semester. 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. If you are interested in Peru State's Black Student Union Chapter, contact their faculty advisor, Dr. Kristi Nies at Knies@peru.edu

### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/campuscelebratedblackhistorymonth.html

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Empty Bowls Fundraiser held on March 16

Empty Bowls Fundraiser held on March 16 MAR 15, 2020

Auburn, Nebraska – The BackPack Committee of Peru State College will host its “Empty Bowls” fundraiser at the 4-H Building on the Nemaha County Fairgrounds on Monday, March 16. Empty Bowls is a fundraiser dedicated to combat food insecurity in Nemaha County. Tickets for the event are $25 and go towards combating food insecurity. The event runs from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample over 10 soups from area restaurants and vote on their favorite. Peru State College’s Fresh Ideas is providing two soups. Attendees can also bring home an artisan made pottery bowl, crafted by Peru State College graduate Susan Sisco and her Mother, Natalie Fairbanks. The Auburn Backpack program is currently sending a record 53 backpacks home weekly serving over 100 children and families. The cost is $260.00 per backpack per year, with all of the funding coming from donations from citizens in the community. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased from Empty Bowls Leadership Team Members: Peru State College Freshman Becca Wilson at beccawilson102@gmail.com Co-Chair Lucas Lunzmann, Auburn High School sophomore, at lucas.lunzmann@gmail.com Co-Chair Elaine Hanson, Peru State College First Lady, at ehanson@peru.edu. Elaine Hanson said, “We hope the event will build awareness that 12.5 % of children in Nemaha County are food insecure, as well as build strong partnerships with restaurants, businesses and community support to address the critical need.” Wilson said, “The Empty Bowls Fundraiser gives the local businesses and community members a bigger opportunity to learn about the work that is done to ensure no one goes without food. As a freshman I believe it is important to give back to any community I am a part of and I am grateful to be a part of something that makes a big difference.” Lunzmann said, “This Southeast Nebraskan community is remarkable and never ceases to amaze me when it comes to uniting together behind a cause. Supporting Empty Bowls and the Backpack Program is a great way for anyone to become involved and begin making a difference. This crisis is mainly targeting the youth, which is the key to our future.” Hanson added, “Working with Lucas, a high school sophomore and Becca, a college freshman, is strong evidence that young people are committed to solving community issues and building a strong vibrant future.” If you have questions about the fundraiser, contact the Empty Bowls Leadership Team Members are the email addresses above. ### Quentin Victor 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/2020/emptybowlsfundraiserheldonmarch16.html

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Peru State College Holds Dr. Seuss Day

Peru State College Holds Dr. Seuss Day MAR 15, 2020

Peru, Nebraska - The Peru Student Education Association (PSEA) celebrated the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Thursday, February 27, and Friday, February 28. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Peru State's annual Dr. Seuss Day, which began in 1995. Dr. Darolyn Seay, faculty advisor for Peru Student Education Association, said "This year we celebrated the 25th Birthday Bash for Dr. Seuss at Peru State campus. The attendance tripled since 2019, making this year an opportunity for many new visitors from surrounding areas to experience one of the four Dr. Seuss performances on the campus of Peru State College." "The annual Dr. Seuss Day performances are sponsored by the Peru Student Education Association (PSEA), which is one of the largest chapters under the Student Education Association of Nebraska (SEAN) This group of students did an amazing job this year making the experience not only lively, but interactive. The talent shared by these future teacher candidates really made the performances "top notch" and as the faculty sponsor, I am extremely proud of this group... This event continues to grow each year, and with the help of faculty and some generous donations, we have been able to promote this event even better!"" This was also the last Dr. Seuss Day attended by Dr. Bill Clemente, who retired in 2018. "Dr. Clemente gave so much to this event for many years, and will be missed by so many! If you see Dr. Clemente, please give him the "pat on the back" he deserves for so many years of service toward making this event what it is today!" According to the PSEA, nine local schools, head starts and day cares attended this event. Over the four different performances an estimated 736 student and teachers come to the showings. PSEA handed out a bundle of books to each classroom that participates in the shows. Dr. Seuss was born Theodore Geisel in 1904. His first book, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, published in 1936, was an instant success. His desire to excite children to read led him to write The Cat In The Hat in 1954, followed by 42 other books including Green Eggs and Ham, The Lorax and Horton Hears a Who. Seuss won countless awards in his lifetime, including Academy Awards, Emmys and a Pulitzer Prize in 1984. His work continues to inspire countless children in the United States and beyond. ###

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

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/holdsdrseussday.html

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Winter Concert Chorale 2020

Winter Concert Chorale 2020 MAR 15, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State Choirs will present their yearly Winter Concert Chorale on Thursday, March 19 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. 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. ###

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

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/winterconcertchorale2020.html

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Residence Hall Rooms Agreement for COVID-19

Residence Hall Rooms Agreement for COVID-19 APR 17, 2020

For Immediate Release: April 17, 2020 Contact: Judi Yorges, Director of External Relations and Communications, 402.471.3448 LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Colleges are proud to be a part of the statewide COVID-19 response by providing resources to support our rural communities during this challenging time. Chadron State, Peru State and Wayne State Colleges will provide residence hall rooms for individuals who need to quarantine, isolate, or convalesce during the COVID-19 pandemic if called upon by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). “As a community partner for rural Nebraska and the state as a whole, we believe it is important to offer our colleges’ resources to serve the people of Nebraska during this public health crisis,” said Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System. There are no COVID-19 quarantined individuals currently being housed at the Colleges, and there is no immediate need for these rooms. The health and safety of our students, staff, and faculty are very important to us. The residence hall rooms designated for use during the pandemic would be completely separate from any students who remain on campus. If this plan is implemented, each College will work in cooperation with DHHS and NEMA to take steps to ensure safety measures are in place. The Nebraska State Colleges will continue to be a strong community partner as the entire state works to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. ###

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

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/residencehallroomsagreementforcovid19.html

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Alpha Chi chapter receives research project prize

Alpha Chi chapter receives research project prize APR 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – A Peru State College collaborative research project received second place and a $2500 cash prize at the 2020 national convention for Alpha Chi. Alpha Chi is a national honor society for juniors, seniors and graduate students from all academic backgrounds whose GPAs rank in the top ten percent of their school. Three Peru State students – Dylan George (Beatrice, Neb.), Kaylee Gill (Allen, Neb.) and Sara Vance (Shenandoah, Iowa) – and Dr. Kate Trout, assistant professor of biology and human health, participated in the convention, which took place virtually this year. The event, which was scheduled to take place March 19-21 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was cancelled a week prior due to precaution against the spread of COVID-19, and was held virtually instead. “The Alpha Chi National Office worked diligently to make an all virtual convention for the students, which was a testament to their dedication,” Trout said. The Peru State group submitted a video presentation on their project, “Interdisciplinary factors that may support the spread of misinformation in the era of social media: building an interdisciplinary, multi-dimensional model,” which related to the 2020 conference theme of Cultures of Conspiracies. Each person on the team represented a different academic discipline for the presentation — George, Science and Epidemiology; Gill, Education and Art; Vance, Social Science and Education; and Trout represented Systems Modeling and Biostatistics. According to Trout, the team’s success was due to the hard work of the students during the initial stages of the project and throughout the past eight months. Trout said, “I wanted to thank and recognize Dylan, Sara, and Kaylee for their hard work and persistence to complete this creative research project through floods, working across campus, senior exams, and a pandemic.” “They should be proud of not only completing this work, but also of their accomplishment of competing with the brightest students across the nation!”

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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/2020/alphachireceivesresearchprize.html

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State Colleges to Release CARES Act Student Need Application

State Colleges to Release CARES Act Student Need Application APR 23, 2020

For Immediate Release: April 23, 2020 Contact: Judi Yorges, Director of External Relations and Communications, 402.471.2505 LINCOLN – Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges are finalizing their certifications required by the U.S. Department of Education to receive CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funding dedicated to providing aid to students. Colleges will then send out CARES Act applications to eligible students over the next week. College students were among the first impacted by the efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Students were asked to transition to virtual learning and not return to campus, which has caused additional financial hardships for students and their families. “Our students have risen to the challenges presented by COVID-19 to continue their educations, but it has not been without significant hardship,” said Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System. “Through the CARES Act application, students will be able to describe how they have been impacted so that we can strategically direct aid dollars to support our students in continuing their education and completing their degrees.” Under the CARES Act, the Education Stabilization Fund provides approximately $4.4 million in fiscal support to the State Colleges. At least 50 percent of the institutional funds must go directly to emergency financial aid or grants to students to cover basic needs such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. Colleges will draw upon survey or data collected through the application to determine how to allocate funds directly to students demonstrating the most significant need. As Nebraska’s open-access public institutions, the State Colleges have been committed to ensuring affordable options for students pursuing a 4-year degree. The CARES Act funds, along with the average $5,200 in grant and aid awarded to existing undergraduate students, can make a significant impact on covering the annual price of tuition at approximately $5,500. ###

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

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/statecollegestoreleasecaresactstudentneedapplication.html

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

Austin Guhde-Egger awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship APR 24, 2020

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 Scholarship for the 2020-2021 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. 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. ###

Alejandra Aguilar 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/2020/austinguhdeeggerawardedgreenscholarship.html

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Dr. Darolyn Seay named 2020 Teaching Excellence Award winner

Dr. Darolyn Seay named 2020 Teaching Excellence Award winner APR 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska — Peru State College associate professor of education, Dr. Darolyn Seay, was named the College’s 2020 Teaching Excellence Award winner. Seay shares her motivation for teaching, saying, “If I can help contribute even in the smallest amount by encouraging happiness and quality of life, then maybe this will create some type of domino effect with the bigger picture impacting even more people further down the road. Success happens when somebody believes you can accomplish great things, I want to be that person that believes in my students and helps them reach that full-blown potential.” Seay believes in supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom. She states, “In order to successfully serve my students in an advisory role, I must be available to offer support in and out of the classroom. My background in guidance and counseling has shaped who I am as an educator, advisor, and mentor who is continuously working with students to help problem solve, strengthen confidence and promote self-efficacy.” “I want my students to know that they are valuable, and have much to offer. Most importantly, I want them to know that nothing should be out of reach if they work hard enough.” Seay advises 2020 graduates, “Surround yourself with people that believe in you and that provide constant support. Continue to accept opportunities that come your way and never second-guess your potential and self-worth.” Seay concludes, “Allow yourself time to become familiar with your new career; this familiarity and confidence will not happen overnight. Be patient, success will be the result of your persistence and hard work.” Seay joined the Peru State College faculty in 2008. She teaches courses in educational psychology, teacher education- principles and practices, and teaching science in the elementary & middle schools. Seay serves as the higher education representative for the state of Nebraska Professional Practices Board, a position appointed by the governor. The board reviews and acts on decisions regarding revocation or suspension of teacher license in the state. Other activities include advising undergraduate students and serving as vice president for the Project Response Organization. Seay received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Master’s degree in Education – Guidance and Counseling from the University of Central Oklahoma, and her Doctorate in Curriculum and Teaching from Northcentral University. ###

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

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/darolynseayreceives2020teacherexcellenceaward.html

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Dawn Castle awarded James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship

Dawn Castle awarded James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship APR 24, 2020

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 Dawn Castle has been awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship for the 2020-2021 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. Castle is from Imperial, NE. Castle is involved in Phi Beta Lambda, where her performance at the state conference has made her an automatic qualifier for the national competition in 2018, 2019 and in 2020. She is also involved in Peru State's Catholic Union. 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.” ###

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

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/dawncastleawardedgreenscholarship.html

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Guhde-Egger elected Vice President of Technology for Nebraska PBL

Guhde-Egger elected Vice President of Technology for Nebraska PBL APR 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College’s Austin Guhde-Egger will be Vice President of Technology for Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda for the 2020-2021 year. Guhde-Egger campaigned for the position at the 2020-2021 Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference held virtually earlier this spring. Guhde-Egger adds, “As the Vice President of Technology I will be tasked with the social media accounts of the Nebraska PBL chapter and making promotional materials. I will also be in charge of the website and Virtual Chapters. I will receive training later this summer for my position which its very exciting to me.” Guhde-Egger is from Auburn, NE, and is a triple-major in Computer and Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Management. ###

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

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/guhdeeggerelectedvicepresidentoftechnologyfornebraskapbl.html

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Kelsi Leininger awarded James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship

Kelsi Leininger awarded James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship APR 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2020 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 2020-2021 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 Shenandoah, 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. ###

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

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/kelsileiningerawardedjamesgandmavisgreenscholarship2.html

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12/12/23, 9:07 AM

Mahan appointed associate editor for American Criminal Justice Association Journal

Mahan appointed associate editor for American Criminal Justice Association Journal APR 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – Dr. Amber Mahan, assistant professor of criminal justice at Peru State College, was appointed newsletter editor for the American Criminal Justice Association – Lambda Alpha Epsilon and associate editor of the organization’s journal. Lambda Alpha Epsilon is a national honors society and professional organization for students and professionals in the criminal justice field. The organization's objectives include improving criminal justice through educational activities, promoting awareness of criminal justice issues, and promoting education and training in the field. Mahan has been a member of the organization since 2016 and said she looks forward to expanding her role and participation as the new associate editor. Mahan said, “I appreciate the recognition by the organization and recommendation from Dr. Greg Galardi.” She is also a co-advisor, alongside Danny Hayes, instructor of criminal justice, for the chapter at Peru State College – Kappa Omicron Rho - since 2016. This chapter is in region 3, which includes Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North and South Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Mahan said, “Through this avenue, students have the opportunity to expand knowledge in the field through event participation, mentorship, research, and conferences.” Mahan will be working alongside Dr. Greg Galardi, associate professor of business at Peru State College, who was appointed as editor for the American Criminal Justice Association – Lambda Alpha Epsilon Journal. ###

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/Mahanappointedassociateeditor.html

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Phi Beta Lambda Wins 57 Awards at Virtual National Competition

Phi Beta Lambda Wins 57 Awards at Virtual National Competition APR 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College had 24 students compete in the virtual 2020-2021 Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State Leadership Conference. Peru State’s PBL chapter earned 57 top-eight awards including nine first place finishes this year and four chapter awards. This year the competition was carried out remotely due to the current global health crisis. Dr. Sheri Grotrian, professor of business and Peru State’s PBL advisor, writes, “This year, due to the pandemic, Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda needed to be innovative in taking their annual state leadership competition online via Zoom.” “From the advisor perspective, we all felt it was important to try and get the event to still be held one way or the other for the students’ sake. In my communication with our group of students, I explained to treat this as they would any other competition, and in fact, this was going to be a test-run at some experiences they may encounter in their futures when working with organizations that have locations across the globe—and technology is how people continue to be brought together." “In the end, it was a valuable experience, and I believe students were grateful for the opportunity to still compete. I loved seeing firsthand how the students persevered in this time of uncertainty and once again performed at a high level against students from across the state.” The top two, in production or performance events, or three, in objective tests, places in each event are automatically eligible to compete at the National Leadership Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, in late June. Students can compete in only two events at nationals, and since Peru State has several students who have automatically qualified, other students may move up in the standings as participants decide which events they will enter. 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, 2018 and 2019. Individual Events * indicates automatic qualifier to Nationals in this event Ashli Becker (Yankton, SD) 2nd place – Cyber Security* 2nd place – Project Management* 3rd place – Entrepreneurship Concepts* 3rd place – Retail Management* 4th place – Marketing Concepts 6th place – Management Concepts Stacy Bohlken 7th place – Contemporary Sports Issues

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/phibetalambdabringshome57awards.html

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Phi Beta Lambda Wins 57 Awards at Virtual National Competition

8th place – Sports Management & Marketing Dawn Castle (Imperial, Neb.) 2nd place – Sales Presentation* 4th place – Future Business Executive 6th place – Client Services Rozlyn Cole (Wymore, Neb.) 2nd place – Future Business Executive* Who’s Who in NE PBL Azlyn Fendrick (Lincoln, Neb.) 4th place – Business Communication Chris Giittinger (Nebraska City, Neb.) 7th place - Microeconomics Sara Granfors (Seward, Neb.) 5th place – Insurance Concepts Austin Guhde-Egger (Auburn, Neb.) 1st place – Computer Applications* 1st place – Network Design* 1st place – Networking Concepts* 2nd place – Computer Concepts* 2nd place – Programming Concepts* 3rd place – Cyber Security* Elected to be 2020-2021 Nebraska PBL Vice President of Technology Spencer Kerwin (Omaha, Neb.) 2nd place – Help Desk* Tory Lamkins (Union, Neb.) 3rd place – Business Communication 5th place – Organizational Behavior & Leadership Kelsi Leininger (Essex, Iowa) 1st place – Organizational Behavior & Leadership* 3rd place – Job Interview Meredie Ludwig (Nebraska City, Neb.) 2nd place – Future Business Educator* 6th place – Statistical Analysis Who’s Who in NE PBL Destiny Maguire (Greenwood, Neb.) 4th place – Retail Management Kayla Myers (Sydney, Iowa) 1st place – Future Business Educator* 4th place – Statistical Analysis 5th place - Microeconomics Emily Oestmann ( Johnson, Neb.)

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/phibetalambdabringshome57awards.html

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Phi Beta Lambda Wins 57 Awards at Virtual National Competition

2nd place – Desktop Publishing* Who’s Who in NE PBL Michael Okpalefe (Mableton, Ga.) 2nd place – Networking Concepts* 4th place – Information Management 6th place – Computer Concepts 8th place – Entrepreneurship Concepts Nancy Ramirez (Tecumseh, Neb.) 1st place – Cyber Security* 4th place – Human Resource Management Reannah Rinchich (Syracuse, Neb.) 5th place – Information Management 7th place – Computer Concepts 7th place – Retail Management Jacey Sutton (Wahoo, Neb.) 5th place – Job Interview 7th place – Organizational Behavior & Leadership Noah Wynn (Auburn, Neb.) 2nd place – Sports Management & Marketing* 7th place – Financial Concepts Team Events Hunter Brodersen (Omaha), Azlyn Fendrick & Velma Hauck (Fremont, NE) 2nd place – Marketing Analysis & Decision Making* Dawn Castle & Kelsi Leininger 2nd place – Human Resource Management* 3rd place – Business Presentation Rozlyn Cole, Chris Giittinger, Kayle Myers & Reannah Rinchich 1st place – Parliamentary Procedure* Rozlyn Cole & Tyler Harms (Falls City, Neb.) 2nd place – Emerging Business Issues* Rozlyn Cole & Velma Hauck 1st place – Integrated Marketing Campaign* Rozlyn Cole (& Diego Korol, a student from York College) 2nd place – Business Sustainability* Sara Granfors & Tory Lamkins 2nd place – Hospitality Management* Tyler Harms & Noah Wynn 1st place – Business Decision Making*

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/phibetalambdabringshome57awards.html

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Phi Beta Lambda Wins 57 Awards at Virtual National Competition

Tyler Harms, Spencer Kerwin & Noah Wynn 2nd place – Management Analysis & Decision Making* ###

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12/12/23, 9:08 AM

Renae Mixan awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship for incoming freshmen

Renae Mixan awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship for incoming freshmen APR 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2020 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 Renae Mixan has been awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Freshman Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year. Renae Mixan will be a freshman in the fall and is from Plattsmouth, NE. The Green 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. 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.” ### Alejandra Aguilar contributed to this release.

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/renaemixanawardedgreenscholarshipforincomingfreshmen.html

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12/12/23, 9:09 AM

Peru State Times wins three Golden Leaf Awards

Peru State Times wins three Golden Leaf Awards APR 24, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – The Peru State Times, the college’s student newspaper, earned three Golden Leaf Awards from the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association (NPCMA). The spring conference, which was to be held in March at Chadron State College, was canceled but continued forward with the Golden Leaf Awards student media competition. The Golden Leaf Awards are presented each spring, recognizing student media excellence in print, radio, television, and web. The Times competed against other NPCMA members schools, including Wayne State College, Chadron State College, Doane University, Hastings College and the University of Nebraska-Kearney. The judges for the newspaper competition are working journalists and editors from around the country. The faculty advisor for the Peru State Times and Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Kristi Nies, said, “I am so happy for Marivelle, Ashton and Alyssa! They are three extremely talented young people and are very deserving of these awards.” “I am always proud of the entire Peru State Times staff and the tremendous amount of work each staff member does for each issue.” Alyssa Grell (Omaha, Neb.) won first place in the Best Column category for “Why Are People Offended?” Grell writes, “There are so many incredible student journalists throughout the state and especially in Peru, so it is an immense joy to have my work put in the same category as theirs.” The Times’ current Student Editor-in-Chief, Marivelle Magaña (Dorchester, NE), won second place in the Best Column category for “What It Is Like Living In Trump’s America.” Magaña writes, “I never imagined that an article so very personal to me would be worthy of a Golden Leaf Award. I am very appreciative that the Times allows students the chance to share their own stories and experiences with a wide variety of people.” Ashton Peiman (Lincoln, NE) won third place in the Best General News Story category for his article on the Distinguished Speaker Series’ visit from Megan Phelps-Roper. Peiman was the 2019-2020 Student Editor-in-Chief of the Peru State Times. Peiman adds, “I am happy that I can show a Golden Leaf Award as a top achievement for my three years of working at the Times.” Grell and Peiman are 2019 Peru State graduates. Grell is finishing her first year of teaching high school English in the Elkhorn, Nebraska, school district. Peiman is a graduate student in English at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Magaña is set to graduate from Peru State College in May. ### Marivelle Magaña contributed to this release.

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/timeswinsthreegoldenleafawards.html

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12/12/23, 9:06 AM

Peru State Graduate Researches Covid-19 at Yale

Peru State Graduate Researches Covid-19 at Yale APR 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru Nebraska- Peru State College class of 2013 graduate Dr. Joseph “Seph” Fauver is working on tracking Covid-19 at the Yale School of Public Health. Fauver is part of a research team using genome sequencing to track the virus’ spread. He was quoted in a recent New York Times article covering scientists’ work tracing the virus. Fauver received his B.S. in Natural Science at Peru State College, where he worked in Dr. Rich Clopton’s lab studying parasites found in cockroaches. He obtained a Ph.D. in medical entomology and virology at Colorado State University, which he finished in 2017. During his time at Colorado State University, Fauver helped discover several new kinds of mosquito viruses, one of which he named in honor of his late dog, Renna. Fauver’s discovery was featured in the Omaha World Herald in January last year. Fauver went on to be a postdoctoral researcher with the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis where he researched onchocerciasis and lymphatic filaraisis, diseases that are spread by blood-feeding insects. Fauver looked at ways to improve disease surveillance strategies through studying mosquitos in field trials. In the lab, Fauver studied the genomes of filarial worms, a type of roundworm known to cause lymphatic filariasis. As a postdoctoral researcher at Yale, Fauver’s focus is on incorporating genomics into surveillance systems for diseases spread by blood-feeding insects and tracking travelers in the Caribbean to trace outbreaks of these diseases. He also teaches global healthrelated courses with the Global Health Justice Partnership at Yale.

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/graduateresearchescovid19.html

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12/12/23, 9:05 AM

Peru State Foundation welcomes back SaraBeth Donovan as Executive Director

Peru State Foundation welcomes back SaraBeth Donovan as Executive Director MAY 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska - The Peru State College Foundation is pleased to announce that SaraBeth Donovan is its next Executive Director. Donovan is a Peru State graduate and previously worked with the Foundation and National Alumni Association before returning to a career with the United States Department of Justice. Interim Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors, Dr. Judy (Green) Grotrian ('72), said, “SaraBeth comes to us with over 35 years of association with Peru State College. She brings a wealth of experience in leadership, management, and fundraising, as well as – and perhaps most importantly – a broad based knowledge of hundreds of alumni and friends of Peru State." “Despite her tremendous professional and personal successes since graduating from Peru State in 1985, she has never forgotten her alma mater and has continued to give back to it in numerous ways.” Dr. Dan Hanson, president of Peru State, adds, "SaraBeth has been an ardent advocate for Peru State College as an alumni, as a Foundation employee and as a board member. She brings fantastic experience to the Executive Director role and I look forward to working with her. SaraBeth Donovan When asked why she retired from the federal government to return to the Foundation as the Executive Director, Donovan replied, “The time is now; great things are happening all over campus. President Hanson has a vision and the Foundation must help to make that vision a reality." Donovan continues, "A strong Foundation and alumni network means a strong Peru State College. Only together, can we ensure a bright future for Peru State and its current and future students.” Donovan grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated from Peru State with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics education with endorsements in computer science and coaching. She was very active on campus, serving as President of the Student Senate, playing varsity softball, and being involved in various other organizations. She was appointed by Governor Bob Kerrey to be a Student Trustee for the Nebraska State College System. After graduation, Donovan taught high school math and computers at Omaha South High School, and coached freshman girls basketball and volleyball. She went on to obtain her law degree from the University of Nebraska, and spent 23 years as an attorney with the United States Department of Justice. Donovan served in the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section in Washington, D.C., and the United States Attorney’s Offices in Nebraska and South Dakota. Throughout her time in the Voting Section, she enforced federal elections laws throughout the nation, first as a trial attorney investigating and litigating her own cases, and later as a Deputy Chief managing and mentoring less experienced attorneys and support staff. Donovan took a three year break to serve as the Peru State Foundation’s first Planned Giving Officer. In that position, she started an estate giving program and developed the 1867 Society to recognize those individuals who have included Peru State College in their estate plans. Donovan was also instrumental in creating the National Alumni Association, organized numerous alumni events, and developed meaningful relationships with the College's alumni and friends across the country. Since 2008, she has been on the Foundation’s Board of Directors serving as Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. In addition, Donovan has also continued to advocate for Peru State College with the State Legislature.

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/foundationwelcomesbacksarabethdonovanasexecutivedirector.html

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Peru State Foundation welcomes back SaraBeth Donovan as Executive Director

Asked about her love of Peru State, Donovan said, "Since graduating, I have traveled to all 50 states and around the world. I have even raised a Peru State flag on the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro and at Machu Picchu. It all started on that little Campus of a Thousand Oaks." "Professors Darryl Long and Lyle McKercher not only taught me calculus and statistics, but – like so many others on campus – they taught me to be kind, to dream, to be somebody, to give back. I know other alumni are echoing those same sentiments." Donovan began her new role on May 4. ###

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/foundationwelcomesbacksarabethdonovanasexecutivedirector.html

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12/12/23, 9:06 AM

Julia Zurek awarded Scroll of Service at Peru State

Julia Zurek awarded Scroll of Service at Peru State MAY 4, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Julia Zurek of Louisville, Nebraska, 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. Zurek said, “I am very honored to receive this award. I have loved Peru these last four years and I have had so many awesome opportunities to serve, build relationships, learn, and create memories that I will carry with me forever.” 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, faculty or staff member. Zurek is a senior graduating this year with a major in Kinesiology and minor in Business Administration. She is also part of the honors program at Peru State College. Zurek worked on-campus as the honors student assistant, in the mailroom, tutored and was a Resident Assistant. Zurek was involved as a student-athlete in cross-country, Peru Association of Student-Athletes and Phi Epsilon Kappa. She was on leadership for Christian Student Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, president of Rotaract, was the Student-Athlete Advisory Council representative, and was named the 2019 homecoming queen.

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/juliazurekawardedscrollofservice.html

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12/12/23, 9:04 AM

Bartlett appointed vice president of Barbershop Harmony Society Central States District

Bartlett appointed vice president of Barbershop Harmony Society Central States District MAY 6, 2020 Dr. Jacob Bartlett

Peru, Nebraska - Dr. Jake Bartlett is appointed Central States District vice president of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Bartlett serves on the Central States District Board of Directors and House of Delegates. The Central States District is one of 16 United States districts in the Barbershop Harmony Society. It includes Missouri, Iowa and parts of South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas. Bartlett is the chapter delegate for the Antelope Valley Chapter out of Lincoln. He also represents the 12 chapters and choruses in Nebraska as the state delegate at all national and regional events. Additionally, Bartlett was selected for the international faculty of Harmony University, although the event is canceled this year. This would have been Bartlett’s second year in this competitive position. At Harmony University, Bartlett teaches voice lessons, Vocal Techniques Class, Rhythm Reading for Beginners, Music Theory 1, Music Theory 2, and Simply Speaking Simply – a course designed to train the voice to sing by speaking. The organization holds competitions in which Bartlett has also been a participant. He has competed with several collegiate and districtlevel quartets. In 2017, his quartet “Just Maybe” won the Novice Quartet Championship. Competitions are also canceled this year. This year would have been the first competition including women at the international level with the organization’s strategic vision launched in 2017 to become more inclusive and diverse. Bartlett said, “Now, you can easily find top-level, high-quality women’s, men’s and mixed quartets in the same venue.” The Barbershop Harmony Society is also inclusive of other styles. Bartlet said, “Most of the singers likely sing predominantly 4-part non-barbershop music. The barbershop style is mostly used in the contest setting, and for those new to the style who need to learn the style traits.” Bartlett will continue to be an active coach for choruses and quartets throughout the district. He is the founder and has been the director of the Nebraska Vocal Initiative since 2017. He has directed the Lincoln Continentals in the past (2009-2011). Bartlet said, “I enjoy interacting with singers who are there because of their lifelong passion for singing and fraternity. People from all walks of life, all income levels, all ages, all genders are included, and it is a wonderful feeling to be able to reach beyond the normal demographic.” He added, “I also enjoy engaging with youth and how younger singers (especially high school) respond when they nail that perfect chord!” Bartlett’s involvement with the Barbershop Harmony Society began in 2003 in St. Joseph, Missouri with the American BarberBoys. Bartlet completed a dissertation on barbershop— “Healthy Performance Practice for Male Barbershop Musicians.” Bartlett has also integrated the barbershop style to the Peru State College Prestige group, which he took on tour to Chicago in 2018 to perform with a past international champion, The New Tradition Chorus.

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/bartlettappointedvicepresidentbarbershopharmonysociety.html

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Bartlett appointed vice president of Barbershop Harmony Society Central States District

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

https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/bartlettappointedvicepresidentbarbershopharmonysociety.html

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12/12/23, 9:04 AM

Dr. Amber Mahan presented Barb Lewellen Award by Student Senate

Dr. Amber Mahan presented Barb Lewellen Award by Student Senate MAY 11, 2020 Dr. Amber Mahan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska – Dr. Amber Mahan received the Barb Lewellen Award by the Student Senate. The Barb Lewellen Award honors outstanding members of the Peru State College faculty or staff for distinguished work to better the lives of students and student life on campus. Mahan is known for helping students both inside and outside of the classroom through supporting students’ post-college success— advising on skills such as resume writing, applying for graduate school and the hiring process. Aaron Odvody (Swanton, Neb.), a criminal justice student, said, “She always reaches out to her students to make sure they understand assignments.” Odvody said, “Dr. Mahan has reached out to her students to make sure they are getting assignments completed and if there is anything she can help with. I absolutely love her teaching style because it’s unique. Before I had a class with her, she actually was giving me class schedule advice.” Mahan joined Peru State College in 2016 and is an assistant professor of criminal justice in the school of professional studies. She teaches Policing, Directed Study in Policing, Research Methods, Juvenile Delinquency, Criminalistics, Seminar in Criminal Justice and Directed Study in Seminar in Criminal Justice. Mahan is a co-advisor for the Peru State College chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon, the criminal justice honors society, and has taken students to every regional and national conference for the American Criminal Justice Association-Lambda Alpha Epsilon since joining the Peru State faculty. ###

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/ambermahanpresentedbarblewellenaward.html

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12/12/23, 9:05 AM

Former football player picks up guitar for musical comedic relief

Former football player picks up guitar for musical comedic relief MAY 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Wood River, Nebraska- Mitch Boshart, Peru State alumnus, offers comedic relief through song during social isolation. He was recently featured in the News-Times  of York, Nebraska for his musical stylings. The Cross Country High School head basketball coach performs song parodies and posts videos of the performances on his personal Twitter account. Boshart performs church worship music as well. He is sometimes joined by his sister, Becky Ferris, who is also a Peru State College alumna. Ferris provides vocals for the duo while Boshart plays the guitar. Boshart, who is from Wood River, Nebraska, started taking guitar lessons between the third and sixth grade. He stopped playing in junior high but picked it back up in his last semester of college at Peru State, where he was on the football team. As of Friday morning, one of Boshart's videos had over 6,000 views. ### Clara Edwards contributed to this release.

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/formerfootballplayerpicksupguitarformusicalcomedicrelief.html

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12/12/23, 9:07 AM

Congratulations 2020 Graduates!

Congratulations 2020 Graduates! MAY 14, 2020

ICYMI: Student Programs put together this note and video to our 2020 graduates. 2020 Graduates, Although we had to reschedule your May Commencement Ceremony, Peru State faculty and staff wanted to do something special to celebrate your accomplishments. Click below to see a special message from your Peru State Community. Congratulations! Once a Bobcat Always a Bobcat!

Message for 2020 Peru State College Graduates

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/messagefor2020graduates.html

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12/12/23, 9:06 AM

Peru State College is recognized for affordable bachelor’s degrees

Peru State College is recognized for affordable bachelor’s degrees MAY 15, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College was the only Nebraska-based online program included in OnlineSchoolCenter.com’s list of Cheap Online Bachelor Degrees for 2020. The list details thirty colleges and universities offering affordable online degrees around the country. Jason Hogue, director of marketing and communications at Peru State College, said, “The College takes pride in maintaining its nationally recognized value and excellence.” “As an institution we prefer to describe our programs as affordable, but this list cuts through the clutter of the crowded higher education space to highlight the importance of cost, accreditation and accessibility for prospective students.” OnlineSchoolCenter.com writes “Our 30 Cheap Online Bachelor Degree Programs for 2020 indicates the colleges and universities that offer top-of-the-line and affordable online bachelor degree programs.” The site adds, “Through a cheap online bachelor’s degree program, the success of any individual could happen right in the comfort of their homes and at their own pace.” The site’s methodology compared institutions with more than one bachelor’s degree program, the removal of enrollment barriers, among other points of quality and accreditation. OnlineSchoolCenter.com also highlighted Peru State’s “tuition rates designed to underscore the low-cost undergraduate degree options.” The full list and methodology can be found at https://www.onlineschoolscenter.com/cheap-online-bachelors-degrees/ ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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https://www.peru.edu/news/2020/isrecognizedforaffordablebachelorsdegrees.html

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12/12/23, 9:03 AM

Peru State College adds new major

Peru State College adds new major MAY 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska- Peru State College added Interdisciplinary Studies to the list majors offered to undergraduate students this fall. Students in the Interdisciplinary Studies major can propose programs that combine existing disciplines at Peru State College. Dr. Tim Borchers, vice president for academic affairs at Peru State College, said “The Interdisciplinary Studies major supports the College’s mission of providing an accessible and personalized transformational educational experience.” This program is designed to meet the needs of students with distinct educational goals unique from other majors Peru State College offers. The program may also interest students with undeclared majors or students who wish to pursue a major not offered by Peru State College without transferring to another school. Borchers said, “The Interdisciplinary Studies major allows students to propose their own programs of study in order to meet their career, professional or personal goals. Interested students would meet with an advisor to help plan the program.” Although students have the opportunity to plan a custom major, proposals must meet several requirements. Borchers said, “Students with well-defined educational goals that are not met by any of the majors listed in the catalog may submit a proposal to create an Interdisciplinary Major. The major should be distinct from existing majors and use a set of courses to create an intentional, integrated and outcome-based program of study.” Additionally, students must have a 3.0 GPA at the time of application. The program must include 48-57 credits of coursework. At least 30 credits must come from a primary discipline, at least 12 credits must come from one additional discipline, and 30 credits must be upper level (courses numbered 300 or above). The program must also include a capstone experience such as a class, project, thesis, or internship. The program’s path to become a new major required several approvals and took more than one year to be implemented this fall. The approval process began last year with the Nebraska State College System Academics and Curriculum Committee, which recommended approval of the new major on March 12, 2019. It then went to the Nebraska State College System Faculty Senate to be heard twice. The Senate recommended approval both times⁠— the second hearing was on April 18, 2019. Next, the proposal went to Peru State College President Dan Hanson, who approved it on May 20, 2019. It moved to the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees which approved the new program at the June 2019 meeting. The last approval came from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditor in the United States. The organization accredits all degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in 19 states, including Nebraska. This approval assures the program’s quality and credibility. The Commission approved the Interdisciplinary Studies major last month, the final step in the approval process needed for Peru State College to offer the program this fall. ###

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Peru State College adds new major

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

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State Colleges to Start Early, Complete Fall Term by Thanksgiving

State Colleges to Start Early, Complete Fall Term by Thanksgiving MAY 26, 2020

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2020 Contact: Judi Yorges, Director of External Relations and Communications, 402.471.3448 LINCOLN – Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges will welcome students back to campus one week earlier for the 2020 fall semester and end the semester before Thanksgiving. In reaching the decision, the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) was guided by its commitment to: providing a high-quality, affordable undergraduate education that is accessible to all Nebraskans; being a valuable partner to the rural communities we serve; and the safety of all students, faculty, staff and their families.

Prior to the pandemic, the NSCS was already assessing transitions in its academic calendar to better meet the needs of its students. This new calendar will allow students to complete the fall term early, giving them the opportunity to take additional courses during the three-week December term, complete an internship, or return home and work until the start of the spring semester. Anticipated dates for the December term are Nov. 30 – Dec. 18. “The unique nature of the State Colleges allows us to be flexible and provide this new option for our students to stay on track to complete their degree on time or early at an affordable rate,” said Paul Turman, Chancellor of the NSCS. Each of the State Colleges is working through the details of this plan for their individual institutions. The 2020 Fall Academic Calendar for the State Colleges is: First day of classes: Aug.17 Removing Mid-Term Break (previously Oct. 19-20) Last day of classes: Nov. 20 Final exams: Nov. 23-25 Commencement to be determined later based on public health directives ###

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

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Peru Association of Student-Athletes presented Thomas Ediger Award

Peru Association of Student-Athletes presented Thomas Ediger Award JUN 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska – The Peru Association of Student-Athletes was presented the Thomas Ediger Award by the Student Senate. The Thomas Ediger Award is designed to honor an outstanding club or organization that has shown outstanding service to the campus and its surrounding community. Vivian Brown (Wichita, Kan.), Peru Association of Student-Athletes president said, “This is an honor and PASA has worked hard this year to serve our student-athletes and our campus community.” Ted Harshbarger, Peru Association of Student-Athletes co-advisor said, “This is exciting for PASA to earn the Dr. Thomas Ediger award. PASA truly does exemplify the designation of the award as they strive to provide direction to their respective athletic teams while providing service to the campus and the surrounding communities.” Peru Association of Student-Athletes’ purpose is to facilitate communication and support between athletic teams and to promote leadership opportunities and diversity throughout the athletic program. The council plans one community service project and a social event each semester. Spencer Vogt, Peru Association of Student-Athletes co-advisor, said, “The students of PASA are dedicated to helping serve the campus and community of Peru.” This year, the Peru Association of Student-Athletes organized athletic team participation in the Glow Walk event, where more than 340 participants helped raise awareness for sexual assault. The organization also held an auction at the Nemaha County Gives Back event with the proceeds designated to people in need within Nemaha county. Members regularly helped with Feeding 44, Auburn Backpack program and many other activities throughout the year. ###

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

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Dr. Kate Trout awarded EPSCoR funds for dengue study

Dr. Kate Trout awarded EPSCoR funds for dengue study JUN 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429 Peru, Nebraska- Dr. Kate Trout, assistant professor of biology and human health, received a Nebraska 2019 EPSCoR grant for undergraduate research experience in small colleges and universities. EPSCoR is short for an established program to stimulate competitive research. The program is a National Science Foundation grant. This program provides funding up to $5,000 per project for collaborations in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) areas. Trout was awarded funds in February 2019 to research a dengue-control tool in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Trout said, “The publications for the research are forthcoming, but a well-designed dengue control tool can help connect the community members to each other and to the healthcare system where resources are scarce.” “We could not have conducted this work without the support of PSC, Nebraska EPSCoR, or our local collaborators.” Trout and Peru State College students Nicole McMann, Shianna Oestreich and Jessenia Hincapie worked two years on the project. Research began in March 2019 with a pilot study funded by Peru State College Student Engagement Enhancement Funds. Trout and the students collected preliminary data on contributing factors to the high incidence of dengue and Zika viruses. This initial study was foundational for the dengue-control tool. Trout said, “This pilot study gave us important information about data collection in a rural Costa Rican setting, and provided preliminary data to develop a larger scale survey to test the feasibility and development dengue control tool (funded by EPSCoR).” The team returned to Costa Rica in January 2020 for data collection. They also engaged in community outreach and service during the trip. Trout said, “While conducting research in rural Costa Rica, PSC students not only learned skills in operational research and applied epidemiology, but also engaged in service activities, such as free public health clinic, after school program with a local NGO (trying to extend educational hours), educational summer camps, and science and health demonstrations for children.” “These kind of opportunities can help us stimulate innovation in low resource settings that can act as models to approach the most challenging rural health issues around the world.” ###

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

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State Colleges Lower Online Rate, Offer Opportunities for Degree Completion

State Colleges Lower Online Rate, Offer Opportunities for Degree Completion JUN 8, 2020

For Immediate Release: June 8, 2020 Contact: Judi Yorges, Director of External Relations and Communications, 402.471.3448 LINCOLN – Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges are lowering their online rate to $299 per credit hour and creating avenues to assist working students in completing their degrees. The cost of a four-year degree and changes in personal circumstances can impede a student’s educational goals. The Nebraska State Colleges are creating solutions to get students back on track to complete their college degrees. “Affordability and accessibility are core pillars of the State Colleges,” said Dr. Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). “Our students come from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences and often balance competing work and family commitments making earning their degree challenging. That is why Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State College are removing as many barriers as possible to enable students to complete their degrees.” The State Colleges will lower their undergraduate online rate for the 2020-21 academic year to $299 per credit hour, making it the best education value in Nebraska. The rate is a flat cost per credit hour and does not require any additional fees. The new online rate is pending Board approval at the June 16 meeting of the NSCS Board of Trustees. The State Colleges’ degree completion program offers a flexible and fully online paths forward for anyone who would like to complete an unfinished four-year degree including a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program. Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State College will consider a variety of experiences for credit toward completion of a degree. The program is designed for: Substantial career experience of adult learners Experience earned as veterans and members of the armed forces Up to 66 credit hours from accredited community colleges including special consideration for students who have already earned an associate’s degree and wish to continue their education Up to 90 credit hours from other accredited four-year institutions Transfer options for students who have completed a technical associates degree By accepting some or all of the credits that a student has already earned from their previous education and life experiences, the NSCS offers students a faster and less expensive alternative to completing an undergraduate student. The NSCS is one of the few college systems in the nation to provide a flexible pathway to a four-year degree through the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree. The BAS degree is available to candidates whose complementary area of emphasis is management, and who transfer from other institutions after having completed a technical associate degree program or the equivalent in credits or life experience. ###

Peru State College 600 Hoyt Street P.O. Box 10

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Peru, NE 68421-0010 866-968-6507

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Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December

Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December JUN 12, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College and its President, Dr. Dan Hanson, granted degrees to 176 graduates on Friday, May 8, 2020. Peru State granted 13 Master of Science in Education degrees, three Master of Science in Organizational Management degrees, 16 Bachelor of Applied Science degrees and 145 Bachelor of Science degrees. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the formal commencement ceremony for all 2019-2020 graduates has been postponed until December 18, 2020. Additional details regarding the December 2020 event will be released in the future. Jason Hogue, director of marketing and communications at Peru State, said, “With the uncertainty about the trajectory and duration of the Coronavirus outbreak, it has become clear that it would be best to postpone the May commencement.” “The College looks forward to celebrating the accomplishments of its graduates, with their family and friends, in December.” 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 more than 2,400 students. Bachelor of Applied Science Name

Major/Minor/Endorsement

Michael

Honors*

City

State

Country

Major: Business Administration – Management

Midland

USA

Major: Business Administration – Management

Killeen

USA

Omaha

USA

Peru

USA

Major: Business Administration – Management

Gretna

USA

Major: Business Administration – Management

Omaha

USA

Major: Business Administration – Management

Omaha

USA

Beinlich Cherrie L. Bowers Beckey Marie

Major: Business Administration – Management; Minor:

Magna

Carstens

Organizational Leadership and Management;

Cum Laude

Amanda C.

Major: Business Administration – Management; Minor:

Magna

Cole

Organizational Leadership and Management

Cum Laude

Zachary Gewinner Austin Michael Greenfield JoAnn Gross

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Lisa D. Hay

Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December

Major: Business Administration – Management; Minor:

Carter

USA

Organizational Leadership and Management

Lake

Erica Janssen

Major: Business Administration – Management

Brownville

USA

Michael

Major: Business Administration – Management; Minor: Business

Nebraska

USA

L’Heureux

Administration; Minor: Computer Management Information

City

USA

Beatrice

USA

Major: Business Administration – Management

Lincoln

USA

Julius Sakinis

Major: Business Administration – Management

Klaipeda

Keith David

Major: Business Administration – Management; Minor:

Magna

Staab

Accounting;

Cum

Systems; Minor: Criminal Justice; Minor: Organizational Leadership and Management Terry Lee

Major: Business Administration – Management

Kansas

Moore Shaun Patrick

City Major: Business Administration – Management;

Summa

Petet

Cum Laude

Matthew James Reidy

LTU

Columbus

USA

Beatrice

USA

City

State

Country

USA

Laude Kimba Lynn

Major: Business Administration – Management; Minor:

Summa

Stierwalt

Business Administration;

Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science Name

Major/Minor/Endorsement

Honors*

Luz Andrea

Major: Psychology; Minor: Alcohol and Drug

Nebraska

Adame Silos

Counseling

City

Dustin R.

Major: Business Administration – Marketing;

Cum Laude

Lincoln

USA

Major: Mathematics; Minor: Business Administration;

Magna Cum

Cook

USA

Kalamazoo

USA

Lincoln

USA

Lincoln

USA

Allemann Jesse Cole Allen

Laude Steven E.

Major: Mathematics; Minor: Accounting

Allgood, Jr Rosalba

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Amezcua

Summa Cum Laude

Seairla Diane

Major: Business Administration – Accounting; Major:

Andrew

Computer Management Information Systems

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Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December

Jenna Lynn

Major: Business Administration – Accounting; Minor:

Summa Cum

Arbogast

Business Administration;

Laude

Rebecca Lyn

Major: Psychology;

Archer April D. Harper

Major: Criminal Justice – Administration;

Ascheman Alfredo Barroso

El Paso

USA

Magna Cum

Nebraska

USA

Laude

City

Magna Cum

Tecumseh

USA

Hialeah

USA

Laude Major: Business Administration – Accounting; Minor: Business Administration; Minor: Marketing

Lauren Elizabeth

Major: Biochemical Science;

Cum Laude

Bakersfield

USA

Ashli Hope

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Honors

Yankton

USA

Becker

Major: Business Administration – Marketing; Minor:

Program

Computer Management Information Systems; Minor:

Graduate;

Psychology

Summa Cum

Falls City

USA

Mc Louth

USA

Beath

Laude

Bailey Niccole

Major: Criminal Justice – Counseling; Major:

Summa Cum

Bindle

Psychology; Minor: Alcohol and Drug Counseling;

Laude

Sydney M.

Major: Biochemical Science;

Magna Cum

Bogard Brooke Leigh

Laude Major: Kinesiology; Minor: Exercise Science

Cum Laude

Bellevue

USA

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Magna Cum

Las Vegas

USA

Springfield

USA

Omaha

USA

Rock Port

USA

Bowen Nicholas Brannon Stephanie Marie

Laude Major: Biological Science; Minor: Psychology

Brazda Russell Earl

Major: Psychology;

Cum Laude

Breazeale Emily Joan

Major: Biochemical Science; Major: Disease and

Bremer

Human Health

Brandon Brown

Major: Business Administration – Management

York

USA

Ricky Tyler

Major: Kinesiology

Lynn Haven

USA

Glenrock

USA

Broxson Tyson James

Major: Kinesiology;

Cum Laude

Buettgenback Dwight H. Butler

Major: Business Administration – Accounting/CPA;

Nassau

BHS

Major: Business Administration – Management; Major: Computer Management Information Systems

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Taylor Marie

Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December

Major: Graphic Design

Springfield

USA

Kalie Lynn

Major: Business Administration – Accounting; Minor:

Beatrice

USA

Carney

Business Administration; Minor: Computer

Filley

USA

Peru

USA

Tecumseh

USA

Wymore

USA

BRA

Falls City

USA

Thurman

USA

Lincoln

USA

Franklin

USA

Western

USA

Yankton

USA

Carlson

Management Information Systems Elizabeth Marie

Major: Criminal Justice – Counseling; Major:

Magna Cum

Nelson Carroll

Psychology

Laude

Emily Ann Clark

Major: Elementary Education; Major: Elementary

Magna Cum

Education;

Laude

Heather Marie

Major: Early Childhood Education PK-3; Major:

Magna Cum

Clements

Elementary Education

Laude

Rozlyn L. Cole

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Summa Cum

Major: Business Administration – Marketing;

Laude

Alexander Roy

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Nebraska

Connell

Minor: Computer Management Information Systems

City

Luis Henrique R.

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Constantino

Major: Kinesiology; Minor: Business Administration;

Bailey Rachelle

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Summa Cum

Coonce

Minor: Marketing

Laude

James Crom

Major: Computer Management Information Systems

Hailey Meriel

Major: Business Administration – Accounting;

Cum Laude

Varzea Grande

Cum Laude

Renee Davis Kaitlynn Michele

Major: Disease and Human Health

Detlefsen Joshua Mason

Major: Biochemical Science;

Dlouhy Preslee Elaine

Magna Cum Laude

Major: Wildlife Ecology

Edler Tonia Latitia

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Cum Laude

Spokane

USA

Kealyn Ann

Major: Elementary Education; Major: K-12 Special

Magna Cum

Homer

USA

Ensminger

Education; Supplemental Endorsement: Coaching (7-

Laude

Magna Cum

Middle

USA

Laude

Village NE

USA

Elmore

12); Julian Anthony

Major: Criminal Justice – Administration;

Fernandez Brian E. Frosh-

Major: Business Administration – Management

Imperial

Bell

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Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December

Dylan Stoney-

Major: Biochemical Science; Major: Disease and

Magna Cum

Lee George

Human Health;

Laude

Sammantha

Major: Biological Science

Beatrice

USA

Rock Port

USA

Nebraska

USA

Peru

USA

Peru

USA

Diane Giddinge Macayla Lynn

Major: Psychology;

Cum Laude

Giles

City

Hannah Jane

Major: Early Childhood Education PK-3; Major:

Magna Cum

Girard

Elementary Education;

Laude

Joshua Lee

Major: Biological Science; Major: Minor: Psychology

Cum Laude

Girard Carlos Andres

Major: Business Administration – Management

Gurabo

PRI

Gonzalez Robles Sara Brittney

Major: Business Administration – Human Resources

Summa Cum

Granfors

and Risk Management; Minor: Accounting;

Laude

Armesha

Major: Psychology

Seward

USA

FPO

USA

Rock Port

USA

Fremont

USA

Sharday Griffin Okema Mary

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Magna Cum

Rose Hale

Major: Business Administration – Marketing;

Laude

Velma Dot

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Hauck

Major: Business Administration – Marketing; Major: Computer Management Information Systems; Minor: Organizational Leadership and Management

Jouvurnen

Major: Computer Management Information Systems;

Gregorio

Magna Cum

Willemstad

ANT

Laude

Hinkert Hannah Jo

Major: Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3;

Holthaus Cydney J.

Seneca

USA

Lewiston

USA

Laude Major: Biochemical Science; Minor: Psychology;

Howell Ariason Miranda

Magna Cum

Summa Cum Laude

Major: Elementary Education;

Cum Laude

Beatrice

USA

Tammie M.

Major: Business Administration – Accounting/CPA;

Summa Cum

Beatrice

USA

Janzen

Minor: Organizational Leadership and Management;

Laude

Yorgelys

Major: Business Administration – Accounting; Major:

Magna Cum

San Carlos

VEN

Johannibeth

Business Administration – Management;

Laude

Major: Biochemical Science;

Summa Cum

Nebraska

USA

Laude

City

James

Jaspe Noah Alexander Kasbohm

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Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December

Ashley Kristine

Major: Business Administration – Accounting/CPA;

Summa Cum

Falls City

USA

Keithley

Major: Computer Management Information Systems;

Laude

Samantha Joy

Major: English;

Cum Laude

Gretna

USA

Maggie Jeanette

Major: Business Administration – Accounting/CPA;

Summa Cum

Morrill

USA

Kruse

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Laude

Bailey A.

Major: Kinesiology; Minor: Business Administration

Summa Cum

Table Rock

USA

Mullen

USA

Spokane

USA

Omaha

USA

Omaha

USA

Kearney

USA

Lincoln

USA

Beatrice

USA

Knihal

Kuhlmann

Laude

Jacquelyn Marie

Major: Criminal Justice – Counseling; Major: Criminal

Summa Cum

Kuncl

Justice – Counseling; Minor: Alcohol and Drug

Laude

Counseling; Christina Marie

Major: Criminal Justice: Legal Studies

Lambert Emily Patricia

Major: Graphic Design; Major: Music Performance;

LeCleir Lindsay Erin Lee

Magna Cum Laude

Major: Business Administration – Accounting/CPA;

Honors

Major: Computer Management Information Systems;

Program

Minor: Business Administration

Graduate; Summa Cum Laude

Theodore James

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Summa Cum

Lefler

Systems; Minor: Computer Management Information

Laude

Systems; Elly Christine

Major: Early Childhood Education PK-3; Major:

Lempka

Elementary Education;

John T.

Major: Criminal Justice – Administration; Minor:

Lonnborg, Jr

Computer Management Information Systems; Minor:

Cum Laude

Psychology Brooke Taylor

Major: Biochemical Science;

Cum Laude

Honolulu

USA

Marivelle

Major: English; Major: Language Arts; Major:

Magna Cum

Dorchester

USA

Lorena Magana

Language Arts; Minor: Journalism

Laude

Hairl David

Major: Kinesiology; Minor: Psychology

Cum Laude

Bellevue

USA

Lincoln

USA

Omaha

USA

Yuki Maeda

Magee Graham Allen

Major: Psychology

Mastel Mallory Rose

Major: Elementary Education; Major: K-6 Special

Summa Cum

Matthies

Education;

Laude

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Nicole Renee

Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December

Major: Biological Science;

McMann Deonte Dupre

Auburn

USA

Chicago

USA

Omaha

USA

Cum Laude

Tecumseh

USA

Muskegon

USA

Houston

USA

Laude Major: Business Administration – Accounting;

McReynolds Zachariah James

Magna Cum

Magna Cum Laude

Major: Computer Management Information Systems;

McVay

Magna Cum Laude

Daisy Celis

Major: Business Administration – Accounting; Major:

Mejia

Computer Management Information Systems;

Eliana Mendez

Major: Business Administration – Human Resources

Magna Cum

and Risk Management;

Laude

Margaret

Major: Criminal Justice: Legal Studies; Major: Criminal

Cum Laude

Merriman-

Justice: Legal Studies; Major: Criminal Justice: Legal

Johnson

Studies

Laura Mae

Major: Criminal Justice – Administration

Lagrange

USA

Major: Psychology

Alturas

USA

Major: Business Administration – Management

Kissimmee

USA

Shenandoah

USA

West

USA

Meysenburg Nicole Kenyon Mullins Cesar Obdulio Munoz Keegan RaeAnn

Major: Elementary Education;

Nelson Tara Nesary

Summa Cum Laude

Major: Psychology; Minor: Human Resources and Risk

Cum Laude

Management;

Richland

Jeremy Ray Neu

Major: Computer Management Information Systems

Papillion

USA

Abigail A.

Major: Elementary Education;

Bellevue

USA

Major: Criminal Justice – Administration

Riverton

USA

Major: Psychology

Fairbury

USA

Du Bois

USA

Omaha

USA

Allen

USA

Newcomer Julee Michelle

Magna Cum Laude

Nicol Katelyn Angeline Niemand Josie A. M.

Major: Business Administration – Human Resources

Magna Cum

Nolte

and Risk Management;

Laude

Skylar Van

Major: Business Administration – Management;

O’Dowd

Minor: Accounting

Pamela Ann

Major: Business Administration – Accounting/CPA;

O’Keefe

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Magna Cum Laude

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Mitchell Orr

Major: Psychology;

Cum Laude

Smithville

USA

Erik Patrick

Major: Computer Management Information Systems;

Cum Laude

Wahoo

USA

San Juan

USA

McCook

USA

Lincoln

USA

Anthony

USA

Major: Psychology

Falls City

USA

Nancy Aracely

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Tecumseh

USA

Ramirez

Minor: Computer Management Information Systems

Whitney L

Major: Business Administration – Marketing;

Humboldt

USA

Major: Business Administration – Marketing

North Platte

USA

Julaina Emilia

Major: Business Administration – Marketing; Minor:

Greenwood

USA

Alexis Riege

Business Administration

Reannah Mae

Major: Psychology; Minor: Music; Minor: Alcohol

Magna Cum

Syracuse

USA

Irene Rinchich

and Drug Counseling;

Laude

Tonya Marie

Major: Criminal Justice – Administration;

Summa Cum

Bellevue

USA

Big Spring

USA

Osmera Eddy Antonio

Major: Business Administration – Accounting

Pimentel Sarah Elizabeth

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Summa Cum

Powers

Minor: Organizational Leadership and Management;

Laude

Cameron

Major: Psychology

Sinclair Price Darlene

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Summa Cum

Quinonez

Major: Business Administration – Marketing;

Laude

Holguin Austin Joseph Ramer

Ramsey Kortney Beth

Magna Cum Laude

Reitz

Robert Alberto Miguel

Laude Major: Business Administration – Accounting

Rosario Austin Francisco

Major: Psychology;

Cum Laude

Peru

USA

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Summa Cum

Broken Bow

USA

Major: Biochemical Science

Winfield

USA

Major: Social Science Teaching

Lincoln

USA

Rosas Tori Lynn Ryan

Laude Jordan Nicole Salas Joel Jeffrey Schindler

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Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December

Melissa Dawn

Major: Biochemical Science; Major: Disease and

Nebraska

USA

Schomerus

Human Health

City

Cassandra Marie

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Auburn

USA

Severs

Minor: Business Administration; Minor: Computer

Sedalia

USA

Omaha

USA

Omaha

USA

Management Information Systems Hannah Leigh

Major: Health and Physical Education K-12;

Summa Cum

Sexton

Supplemental Endorsement: Coaching (7-12);

Laude

Kylla Elizebeth

Major: Psychology; Minor: Criminal Justice

Sharp Andres David

Major: Music K-12 Vocal/Instrumental;

Silva Giovanna Carey

Summa Cum Laude

Major: Kinesiology; Minor: Psychology

Cum Laude

Taguatinga

BRA

Major: Criminal Justice – Counseling;

Cum Laude

Saint Louis

USA

Jaime Louise

Major: Business Administration – Accounting; Minor:

Summa Cum

Saint Edward

USA

Sindelar

Business Administration; Minor: Business

Laude

Peru

USA

Peru

USA

North Platte

USA

Murdock

USA

Kemmerer

USA

Wahoo

USA

Casper

USA

Washington

USA

Norfolk

USA

Mendes E. Silva Anjanea L. Simms

Administration; Melanie Ann

Major: Health and Physical Education K-12;

Magna Cum

Slama

Supplemental Endorsement: Coaching (7-12);

Laude

Max Levi Smith

Major: Elementary Education

Callie Marie

Major: Biochemical Science;

Cum Laude

States Jordan Steffen

Major: Business Administration – Management; Minor: Computer Management Information Systems

Eric Lynn Kalani

Major: Early Childhood Education PK-3; Major:

Summa Cum

Sundar

Elementary Education; Major: Elementary Education;

Laude

Supplemental Endorsement: Coaching (7-12) Jacey Danielle

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Sutton

Major: Business Administration – Human Resources and Risk Management

Drew J. Switzer

Major: Business Administration – Marketing;

Summa Cum Laude

Lucretia S Talley

Major: Business Administration – Accounting/CPA;

Magna Cum

Minor: Business Administration

Laude

Taylor Jae

Major: Elementary Education; Major: English as a

Summa Cum

Thompson

Second Language Endorsement;

Laude

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Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December

Emily Elizabeth

Major: Criminal Justice – Counseling; Major:

Thornburg

Psychology;

Ryan Alan

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Thorne

Minor: Computer Management Information Systems

Kendra Jaine

Major: Business Administration – Accounting; Major:

Tiemeyer

Business Administration – Management

Maggie Mae

Major: Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3

Tomek

Cum Laude

Magna Cum

Crete

USA

Harlan

USA

Ralston

USA

Table Rock

USA

Pawnee City

USA

Laude

Thomas Dale

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Cum Laude

Veleba

Major: Business Administration – Marketing;

Bryan S. Ventura

Major: Business Administration – Management

Peru

USA

Abner Omar

Major: Business Administration – Accounting

Cabo Rojo

USA

Alejandra

Major: Psychology; Minor: Alcohol and Drug

Peru

USA

Magali Vivar

Counseling

Cum Laude

Auburn

USA

Vincenty

Aguilar Tyler Michael

Major: Business Administration – Management;

Warner

Major: Computer Management Information Systems;

Tylor Anthony

Major: Criminal Justice: Legal Studies;

Cum Laude

Ridgecrest

USA

Ashliegh Anne

Major: Business Administration – Marketing; Major:

Cum Laude

Woodbridge

USA

West-Lesher

Computer Management Information Systems;

Haylee Rae

Major: Business Administration – Management

Sterling

USA

Omaha

USA

Watts

Weyers-Boldt Tyler James

Major: Health and Physical Education K-12;

Wheelock

Supplemental Endorsement: Coaching (7-12);

Joseph William

Major: Computer Management Information Systems

Vinton

USA

Major: Kinesiology

Lincoln

USA

Carley Allyse

Major: Business Administration – Accounting; Minor:

Falls City

USA

Youde

Business Administration

Ryan David

Major: K-12 Special Education;

Omaha

USA

Louisville

USA

Cum Laude

Whitney KeShawn Wilson

Zickefoose Julia Zurek

Summa Cum Laude

Major: Kinesiology; Minor: Business Administration

Summa Cum Laude

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Peru State College awards degrees to 176 in May, Ceremony in December

Master of Science in Education Name

Major/Minor/Endorsement

City

State

Stephen B. Gaines

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Watson

Maranda K. Gerdes

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Auburn

Lisa Marie Giles

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Papillion

Emily Elizabeth Janzen

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Aurora

Lincoln Eugene Jones

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Centennial

Rebecca Anne Meagher

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Beatrice

Zach James Parrish

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Sutton

Cassandra E. Raymond

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Bellevue

Natalya Tay Schleiger

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Kearney

Michael A. Tackett

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Bellevue

Nicole D. Trautman

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Newman Grove

Kaitlyn Jo Wacker

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Blair

Master of Science in Organizational Management Name

Major/Minor/Endorsement

City

State

Erin E. Hinz

Major: Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

Crete

Susan Hersemann Leibman

Major: Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

Frederick

Emily Ann Slama

Major: Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

Peru

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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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Gul Ahmad Published in Parasites and Vectors Journal

Gul Ahmad Published in Parasites and Vectors Journal JUN 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska- Dr. Gul Ahmad, Associate professor of biology, co-authored a study, “Chronic whipworm infection exacerbates Schistosoma mansoni egg-induced hepatopathology in non-human primates”. The study was published in the journal, Parasites & Vectors, in February. Dr. Ahmad’s main work is on vaccine development. Currently, Ahmad’s focus is on developing a vaccine for schistosomiasis. Schistosomiasis is caused by infection of Schistosoma, a genus of flatworm contracted by human contact with contaminated freshwater. Ahmad said, “Schistosomiasis is prevalent in 78 countries around the world.” “800 million people are at risk of infection and 250 million have the disease”. Ahmad has been working on a vaccine for the disease for 15 years. Ahmad, along with two colleagues, patented a vaccine, which was granted in 2016. Vaccine testing was completed in mice, and in February 2020, testing was completed in baboons. The first phase of human clinical trials will be underway in November. Ahmad described the study published in February as serendipitous. While testing the schistosomiasis vaccine in baboons, Ahmad’s group found the animals had whipworm infections. The group recognized the potential for the study on combined effects of whipworm and Schistosoma infection in baboons. Trichuriasis, known as whipworm infection, is also a disease that affects humans, and according to the study, often affects the same communities as schistosomiasis. According to Ahmad, the trichuriasis and schistosomiasis combination may worsen disease-fighting abilities. Ahmad said, “It suppresses our immune systems because what we found here, baboons had more pathology against schistosomes.” The study concluded the analysis of co-infection provided insight into liver damage. The study also discussed the requirement of further studies to examine whether a schistosomiasis vaccine can protect animals against other types of parasitic worm infections. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study, and Peru State College was listed as an affiliate in the journal article. Ahmad’s newest paper, “Fifteen years of Sm-p80-based vaccine trials” was recently accepted by the journal, Frontiers in Immunology. Publication is forthcoming. ###

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

Peru State tops most affordable list of online Nebraska colleges for third year JUN 25, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State was named the most affordable online college in Nebraska for the third 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.” ### Quentin Victor 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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Peru State College has lowest out-of state tuition for Nebraska

Peru State College has lowest out-of state tuition for Nebraska JUN 26, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State was ranked the 2020 lowest out-of-state tuition for Nebraska by BestValueSchools.org. The list ranked schools according to tuition per credit ratio for each school in the country. BestValueSchools.org writes, “We estimated the lowest tuition costs per credit for each college using each schools public information for potential students.” “We try our best to be honest and accurate in our representation of every school, striving to gather our information and data from each individual school website itself or from National Center for Education Statistics .”

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Peru State Ranked #1 Nebraska Online Graduate Program

Peru State Ranked #1 Nebraska Online Graduate Program JUN 26, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State’s graduate program was ranked 27 in GradSchoolHub.com’s list of the 35 best affordable online master degrees in Curriculum and Instruction for 2020. Peru State is also the highest ranked Nebraska-based school on the list. GradSchoolHub.com writes “ compiled the following 35 Best Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Curriculum and Instruction for the 2019-20 academic school year based on public data released from educational, commercial, and government databases.” The methodology is weighted based on the following: Alumni Feedback: 20% Continued Enrollment: 20% Degree Selectivity: 10% Graduate Expenses: 25% Projected Annual Salary: 25% ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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Peru State is Highest Ranked Nebraska School for Affordable Non-Profit Colleges.

Peru State is Highest Ranked Nebraska School for Affordable Non-Profit Colleges. JUN 26, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State was ranked number 11 in NonProfitCollegesOnline.com’s list of the 50 most affordable non-profit online colleges for 2020. Peru State is also the highest ranked Nebraska-based school on the list. NonProfitCollegesOnline.com writes “From a list of nearly 200 colleges and universities, which Nonprofit Colleges Online has identified as offering online degree programs at affordable tuition rates, this ranking was narrowed to the 50 most affordable institutions overall by per-credit tuition rates.” ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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Peru State College Ranked #5 Best Online College for 2020 by BestValueSchools.com

Peru State College Ranked #5 Best Online College for 2020 by BestValueSchools.com JUN 26, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Peru State's online program was ranked #5 and is the highest ranked Nebraska school included in BestValueSchools.com's list of Best Online Colleges and Universities for 2020. The list details twenty-five online degree offering colleges and universities around the country. BestValueSchools.com writes "Currently, 6% of all U.S. students take at least one online class. Remote academic programs provide not only low tuition prices that often disregard residency status, but also distinct scholarships and grants. Furthermore, by pursuing distance education, you cut down on housing and transportation costs." BestValueSchools.com's Methodology in the rankings is based on tuition affordability. ### Quentin Victor 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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Peru State College ranked third in lowest Out-of-State Tuition

Peru State College ranked third in lowest Out-of-State Tuition JUN 26, 2020

Peru, Nebraska – Out of the top thirty schools, Peru State was ranked third in lowest Out-of-State Tuition for 2020 by OnlineBachelorDegrees.com. The list ranked thirty undergraduate degree offering colleges and universities around the country. OnlineBachelorDegrees.com writes, " utilize strict criteria in the selection of colleges and universities for their lists and rankings." The methodology used in the generation of the Lowest Out-of-State Tuition Colleges and Universities includes the following: An institution of higher education offering at least undergraduate degrees, if not graduate and doctoral degrees, Colleges and universities that offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students, Colleges and universities that waive out-of-state tuition, Colleges and universities with out-of-state tuition no higher than $15,000 per academic year, Affordable housing and meal plans, And regional accreditation. ### Quentin Victor contributed to this release.

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12/12/23, 9:03 AM

Peru State College adds new Public History certificate

Peru State College adds new Public History certificate JUL 23, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2020 Contact: Jason Hogue, Director of Marketing and Communications, 402-872-2429

Peru, Nebraska- The Nebraska State College System board approved the new Peru State College Public History certificate program during the June 16 meeting. This program may interest students who plan to work in public history. Public history refers to public-facing positions such as museums, state and national parks, national monuments and social media. Dr. Kathi Nehls is the assistant professor of history at Peru State College. Nehls said, “Public history differs in significant ways from academic history. The audience is different—the general public rather than academics.” “There is also a sense of shared authority and collaboration with other disciplines in public history that is not found in academic history.” The new certificate will not only interest students preparing for graduate studies and public-facing positions in history, but also students in any public-facing position. The courses will prepare students for any job that includes responsibilities such as historical representation, public relations, curation, public policy or urban planning. Courses will include hands-on, practical engagement through class activities, projects and required internships. Students will also work with social media and digital platforms. Digital platforms include uses for spatial history, virtual and in-person exhibits, crowdsourcing projects, online oral history projects and data-mining analysis. The program requires 15 credits, including: Hist 322 Introduction to Public History (3) (New Course) Hist 324 Introduction to Museum and Archival Practices (3) (New Course) PSCI/BUS 468 Public Administration (3) Hist 411 Internship in Public History (6)

Nehls said, “The program will allow us to work with local and regional historical sites and societies who frequently call on the Social Science faculty for student interns who are qualified to help with staffing and special projects.” “Recently requests for interns have come from Peru, Brownville, Auburn, Nebraska City, the Homestead National Monument and Ft. Sisseton State Park in South Dakota. We are very excited to offer this additional, marketable credential to Peru State students.”

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Peru State College Policy on Masks and Face Coverings

Peru State College Policy on Masks and Face Coverings JUL 24, 2020

Our community is committed to protecting the health of others in the campus community. The best way to protect others is to wear a mask. The CDC advises that face coverings are one of the best ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The CDC recommends they be worn by everyone in a public setting with other preventive measures like social distancing, frequent hand washing and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces. 1. Face coverings requirements 1. All faculty, staff, students and visitors will wear facial coverings in the public spaces of all buildings . 2. Face coverings are required in all classrooms. 3. Public areas include entrances, lounges, kitchens, laundry rooms and hallways. Face coverings may be removed in private space such as an employee’s office. Face coverings are required outdoors when the six-foot social distancing requirement is not maintained. Expectations for mask use will be clearly marked on buildings Residence hall use of face coverings is as follows: Residents are required to wear face coverings when in public areas of the residence halls and/or if they cannot maintain the six-foot social distancing requirement. Contractors, service providers and other vendors will be required to comply with facemask regulations. 2. Mask availability 1. All faculty, staff, and students will be provided two Peru State branded cloth masks. 2. Additional disposable masks will be available in main office areas across campus and at the Facility Services Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3. Visitors to campus will also be provided masks. 3. Mask wear and care 1. Face coverings should cover the bridge of the nose and below the chin. 2. Cloth face coverings should be thoroughly washed with soap and water after each day of use. 3. Paper and other disposable masks should be discarded after use or when soiled. 4. Qualified masks must have no holes and are as follows: 1. Cloth mask with at least two layers of cloth 2. N95 Mask or Respirator 3. Surgical mask 4. Other disposable masks rated for health use. 5. Exception to the mask requirement 1. Students who have a medical condition that is adversely affected by masks should contact the Educational Support and Disabilities Coordinator. 2. Employees who have a medical condition that is adversely affected by masks should contact the Director of HR. Additional protocols around the mask requirements are still under discussion.

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