1980s Archives - Hastings College

The power of Irish pub music unites HC grads

Everyone’s Irish once a year—or, at least, they like to think they are. That’s what Corey Johnson ‘88 has observed playing in the band Keep Britain Irish for over 15 years. Many…

Nebraska’s astronaut lands on home turf

The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum near Ashland, Nebraska, has displayed mementos and artifacts from the life of Clayton “Astro Clay” Anderson ’81, the state’s first and only astronaut, since the…

Paths to service started at Hastings College

While at Hastings College, RuAnn (Ulmer) Root ‘86 was skeptical about her classes in writing, public speaking and nonprofit accounting — requirements for her Human Service Administration degree. “To be honest, I…

Alumna launches alternative protein business

Cheryl Powers ‘87 raises livestock that is like no other. Instead of grazing on verdant pastures, her six-legged creatures slither and crawl over each other in plastic trays, munching on wheat bran…

A photo of Doug and Diane Phelps and their grandchildren.

In retirement, Phelps to answer new old question

Doug Phelps, a 1981 and 1989 (MAT) Hastings College graduate and an associate professor of Teacher Education, is retiring after 17 years at the College. At HC, he taught science methods courses…

Two HC grads on the bench

Two Hastings College graduates have been appointed as judges in Nebraska courts. John H. Marsh ’81 was appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts in March to the Ninth Judicial District Court, which covers…

Seeley ’88 sculpts snow into colossal creatures

Matt Seeley’s sculptures might last only a few days, but for him, that’s part of the beauty of ephemeral art. Seeley ’88, a systems engineer, sculpts large-scale creations with snow, creating jumbo…

Four Heartland Bank employees share a Hastings College bond

Though they each have individual roles, four Heartland Bank employees relate to a special understanding that brings them together — a Hastings College education. Heartland Bank is made up of ten locations…

Video: Pettigrew serves as Chair of Chairs of the Nebraska Democratic Party

Hastings College Alum Bud Pettigrew ’83 graduated with a degree in political science and history. He now serves as the Chair of Chairs of the Nebraska Democratic Party, where he works for…

Video: Combining art and biology for a unique career

Hastings College graduate Gary Staab, combined biology and art classes to pursue his unique career as a paleoartist. With his work all over the globe and at the local Hastings Museum, Staab’s…

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