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Students Learn the Liberal Arts of Yoga

Students enrolled in the Liberal Arts of Yoga

They're not just gaining knowledge through books

Published

October 21, 2013

Communication professor Karla Jensen spent the past year attending classes, reading books, participating in workshops, and watching documentaries about yoga. Four hundred hours later, Jensen became certified by the National Yoga Alliance.

Now it’s her students’ turn to appreciate and understand yoga.

Theatre Department

Thousands of Halloween Options Available at NWU Costume Library

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October 15, 2013

With over 40,000 costumes in stock and an inventory that is ever increasing, we're sure we can help you find the perfect Halloween costume.

Nebraska Wesleyan University's Costume Library is one of the largest in the Midwest. The Costume Library is open for Halloween costume rentals now through Ocotober 31.

Rental rates:

Political Science Department

NWU Students Losing Internship Experience During Government Shutdown

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October 7, 2013

When a group of Nebraska Wesleyan University students traveled to Washington, D.C. this fall to live and work in the nation’s capitol, little did they know the kind of political and historical lesson they would get.

National Experiment Gives First-Year Students Opportunity to be Scientists

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October 4, 2013

Typically students who plan to major in biology spend their early semesters in the classroom listening to lectures, reading textbook assignments, and taking exams. Laboratory experiments follow in later semesters.

Event to Honor Former NWU Religion Professor Harvey Potthoff

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September 30, 2013

Former colleagues of Harvey Potthoff will reflect on the life of the long-time Distinguished Visiting Professor of Religion and celebrate the release of the new book, "Harvey Potthoff: A Life in Process."

Art Department

Elder Gallery Exhibit Features Artist Inspired by Her Firefighter Experiences

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September 27, 2013

Nebraska Wesleyan’s Elder Gallery will showcase an exhibition of drawings by former firefighter Marlene Mueller.

The exhibit, Drawing Fire, opens Friday, October 4 and continues through Sunday, November 10. An opening reception and artist talk will be held Friday, October 4 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Elder Gallery.

Internship at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Helps Biology Major Find Her Passion

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September 27, 2013

Mia Keady fell in love with biology after taking a botany class at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Academics

Lecture to Address Nebraska’s Role in Pipeline Debate

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September 27, 2013

Ben Gotschall, energy director for Bold Nebraska will discuss Nebraska’s role in the Keystone XL Pipeline debate at an upcoming Nebraska Wesleyan University Forum lecture.

Senior Performs Lead Role in One of Country’s Most Notable Opera Programs

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September 27, 2013

The senior from Minden has played the lead roles in many Nebraska Wesleyan University operas and she’s shared the stage with the University Choir and Touch of Class Jazz Choir.

NWU Community Exceeds Service Challenge Goal With Over 17,000 Hours

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September 25, 2013

The 12,500 Hour Service Challenge was launched last August in honor of the university's 125th anniversary. The goal was to serve those hours by the conclusion of the anniversary celebration, September 2013.