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Political Science Department

Window to the World: After an Array of Experiences, Boren Scholar Headed to Latvia

Chance Kennicutt won a prestigious Gilman Scholarship

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May 8, 2019

Chance Kennicutt came to Nebraska Wesleyan intending to major in business. He thought law school might be in his future but wasn’t certain. But a class taught in an Old Main classroom became his window to the world.

Music Department

Swan Song: After 44 Years at NWU, “Doc” Wyman to Conduct Final Concert

William Wyman retires after 44 years at NWU.

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May 3, 2019

William “Doc” Wyman can point to many life experiences over his 44 years at Nebraska Wesleyan University. So, it’s only appropriate that he has chosen “Make Our Garden Grow” as the last piece he’ll conduct for the University Choir.

Theatre Department

With Deafness a Central Issue of the Play “Tribes,” Theatre Students Embrace Challenge of Learning Sign Language

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May 3, 2019

Last year when Anna Sell studied abroad in London she made a visit to a local bookstore where she skimmed through plays hoping to find inspiration for the play she would direct the following year.

Commencement Set for May 11

Brian Maas, Honorary Doctor of Sacred Theology

Sheryl Snyder, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters

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May 2, 2019

Nebraska Wesleyan University will confer degrees to over 500 students during its 130thcommencement on Saturday, May 11.

Commencement begins at 1 p.m. on Taylor Commons, located on the NWU campus.

Biology Department

Professor Leads Students to Australia for Lesson on Sustainable Agriculture

Christine Olson, sustainable agriculture course in Australia

Christine Olson, Australia kangaroo interaction

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April 30, 2019

Christine Olson had dreams of a trip to Australia someday. Like many, the thought of seeing the Sydney Opera House, koalas and kangaroos seemed fascinating.

Athletic Training

Athletic Training Student’s Own Injury Lands Him Research Experience on the National Stage

LaMarche works with several NWU athletic teams.

LaMarche will attend physical therapy school.

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April 29, 2019

LaMarche will present his research at Nebraska Wesleyan's Student Research Symposium on Wednesday, May 1.

Biology Department

Education Department

From a Civil War in Myanmar to Lincoln, NWU Student Now Helps Immigrants Explore Education Opportunities

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April 18, 2019

Khu Say was just an infant when he, his parents, and older brother were forced from their home in Burma — now known as Myanmar — and into the jungle to flee the civil war between the Burmese and Karen people.

Modern Languages Department

Political Science Department

Fulbright Scholarship to Send Political Science, Modern Language Major to Spain