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Mathematics and Computer Science Department

Pfabe Wins Holder Fellowship for Instructional Improvement

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April 18, 2011

Nebraska Wesleyan University professor Kristie Pfabe is this year’s recipient of the Kenneth R. Holder Fellowship for Instructional Improvement.

Faculty and Staff

History Department

History Professor Wins Fulbright Scholarship to Teach in Estonia

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April 15, 2011

A Nebraska Wesleyan University history professor has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship that will take her to Estonia next year.

Meghan Winchell, Associate Professor of History, will teach U.S. women’s and African American history at Nebraska Wesleyan’s sister school — the University of Tartu — during the 2011-2012 academic year.

Faculty and Staff

Modern Languages Department

Fulbright Scholarships Will Take Two NWU Students to Germany

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April 14, 2011

Two Nebraska Wesleyan University seniors have been awarded Fulbright scholarships that will take them to Germany next year.

Jeff Seems of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Brittney Hrabik of Murdock will both teach English in Germany.

Academics

Faculty and Staff

Biology Department

Goldwater Scholar Fueled By Science And Discovery

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April 11, 2011

Ever since she was 8-years-old, Lindsey Jones wanted to be a doctor.

That was until she participated in a summer biomedical research project and took a genetics class earlier this year that made her realize her passion resided elsewhere.

Forensic Science (Graduate)

Theresa Wadkins Chosen Commencement Speaker

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April 11, 2011

Theresa Wadkins was chosen as the 2011 commencement speaker to represent graduating University College students.

Current Undergraduates

Faculty and Staff

Music Department

Upcoming Fundraiser Will Assist NWU Staff Accompanist and Her Family

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April 11, 2011

An upcoming fundraiser will help assist an NWU staff accompanist and her family who are dealing with multiple health problems.

The 15th Annual East Campus Bull Fry Fundraiser will aid Mollie Manner and her daughters, Becca and Natalie.

Communication Studies Department

Tomorrow’s Leaders Discuss Solutions to Pressing Global Issues at Clinton Global Initiative University

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April 4, 2011

Twelve Nebraska Wesleyan University students have returned from San Diego, Calif., where they joined 1,200 of their peers to discuss solutions to pressing global issues.

Admitted students

Modern Languages Department

Scholarship Will Take NWU Sophomore to Germany for Prestigious Work-Study Program

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April 1, 2011

Nebraska Wesleyan University student Ginny Koch came to school with hopes of one day becoming a physician’s assistant.

But her career goal quickly changed after meeting several foreign exchange students who were also studying at NWU. She soon realized that she shared their passion for travel and culture, which led her to declare majors in international business and German.

Campus Recreation

Weary Center's Bike Checkout Program Now Available

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March 31, 2011

The Weary Center is offering a voluntary bike checkout program for the NWU community to recreate outside of the Weary Center. This program is open to all students and employees with a valid NWU ID Card.

Faculty and Staff

Global Studies

Filmmaker to Discuss Work With Survivors, Perpetrators of Rwandan Genocide

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March 29, 2011

An award-winning filmmaker will speak at Nebraska Wesleyan University to discuss his following of survivors and perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Patrick Mureithi, a native of Kenya and an artist-in-residence at Drury University, will deliver the lecture, “ICYIZERE: hope,” on Thursday, April 7 at 1 p.m. in Olin B Lecture Hall.