Lighting of Campus

Hastings College’s Traditions Committee kicked off the Christmas season with its annual Lighting of Campus on December 3. HC students and staff along with Hastings community members gathered at the French Memorial Chapel for an evening filled with festive cheers. Daisy, the campus’s certified therapy dog, Santa Claus and Bosco all participated in the celebration.  The event started with Christmas caroling sung by the Choral … Continue reading Lighting of Campus

Children’s books follow-up

Hasting College’s Intercultural Communication Class went to Lincoln Elementary in Hastings on Friday, Dec. 13th, to share their children’s books with third graders. The students were instructed to create a children’s book with a storyline and illustrations centering around a multicultural focus.  Students spent two to three weeks working on their books while learning about children’s literature and the importance of exposure to diversity at … Continue reading Children’s books follow-up

Children’s Books Intercultural Class 

Hastings College’s Intercultural Communication class is preparing children’s books that will be read to third graders at Lincoln Elementary. Students taking the class were asked to create a book with storylines and illustrations featuring a multicultural focus. Students started by researching their topic and continued with storyboarding.  After these books are written, students from the class will go to a local elementary school to read … Continue reading Children’s Books Intercultural Class 

Hastings College celebrates Homecoming all week long

Hastings College hosted its annual Homecoming Dinner and Dance on Friday, October 25, where royalty winners, Marcus Dustin and Wyatt Ryan were crowned. HC’s Student Association held multiple events throughout the week in celebration of Homecoming including sporting events and other activities for students to attend on campus. Students were also encouraged to participate in the spirit days.  Starting on Monday, October 21, students could … Continue reading Hastings College celebrates Homecoming all week long

Homecoming follow-up

Hastings College hosted their annual Homecoming Dinner and Dance last Friday, October 25 along with other events throughout the week in celebration. Kiewit Gymnasium was transformed to fit the “Fabulous Casino” theme with large dice, playing cards, balloons and tables decorated to fit the casino style. At 6:30 pm students started to fill the gym dressed in their very best and the place was filled … Continue reading Homecoming follow-up

Hastings College to Host Annual Homecoming Dinner and Dance

Hastings College is set to host its annual Homecoming Dinner and Dance on October 25 in the Kiewit Gymnasium. Homecoming has long been a tradition for Hastings College and the theme for the event this year is “Fabulous Casino.”  Students are encouraged to wear semi-formal attire while dressing to the theme of the dance. Dinner, a DJ, homecoming royalty and so much more will be … Continue reading Hastings College to Host Annual Homecoming Dinner and Dance

Controversy over Hastings College dining hall changes

Hastings College has partnered with Scott Residential Management, a company that also works with the University of Nebraska Omaha, to implement changes to the dining hall. Students expressed their concerns over the dining hall last year through surveys sent out by the college. While changes have been made, students still differ on whether or not these changes are better than before.  These new changes took … Continue reading Controversy over Hastings College dining hall changes