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Emily Johnson exploring hunger issues as Emerson Fellow
Most people view food as something to be eaten. Most people fail to see the justice issues that stem from the food system. Access to food is a complex. People like Emily…
Remm exploring disaster responses through summer internships
While many students are returning to their families for the summer or earning money working summer jobs, senior Kristin Remm is spending her summer gaining experience in safety management and responding to…
Video: Getting the chance to be multi-faceted
Phil Zach, a Hastings College student from Lincoln, Nebraska shares a story of his inspiration from another student for his Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy majors.
Video: Small town connections
From Thornton, Colorado, double major Tyler Donovan is able to bridge his two passions: Theatre and Advertising & Public Relations. Donovan talks about assignments that have helped improve his experience at Hastings…
Contributing to the environment one job at a time
Recently, April Christensen ’12 spoke with an Executive from NRG Energy, one of the most prominent energy providers in the United States. “The three things he looked for in his hires were:…
Video: Meeting mentors for success
Majoring in Pre-Med and Chemistry, Hastings local and college student Sean Selko shares the importance of a small college community. Selko talks about how easy it is to create a mentorship relationship…
Video: Building foundation for professional career
Torey Kranau, a Chemistry major from Blue Hill, Nebraska discusses her experiences in the labs with hands-on work with partners and new technology. As the President of the American Chemical Society group,…
Passion to work with low-income youth has become reality
Lauren Slaughter graduated from Hastings College in 2012. With a degree in Political Science and Sociology, she has worked for the Maryland Living Center in Hastings, Teach for America and is currently…
Video: Support is incomparable to anywhere else
Biology major Lily Ealey from Lincoln, Nebraska talks about the impacts of the science department at Hastings College, the support has has received and why a liberal arts education is beneficial for…
Video: Loving every single minute of anchoring
Broadcasting major Lauren Sawyer from Gretna, Nebraska talks about her passion for being a news anchor and the joy that comes with getting to help with Bronco News Now, the on-campus news…
Video: Students aren’t just a number
Greg Mol, an Accounting major from Highlands Ranch, Colorado tells about his experiences with teachers on the Hastings College campus. Attending a smaller school makes it possible to form more personable relationships…
From IT Help Desk to Goldman Sachs
Arduous application processes and interviews have paid off for Hastings College senior Alex Eisele, who landed a position as a Technology Analyst at Goldman Sachs in New York City, starting in the…
Dobbins finds direction in Virginia
Hastings College alumnus Chris Dobbins recently filled the Director of Instrumental Activities position at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. His responsibilities will include conducting the University Wind Ensemble, teaching music theory,…
Musical a gift from Sandall to Hastings College
Hastings College alumnus Colin Sandall’s musical Coffee Shop debuted on Thursday, April 9. Colin began writing the musical in 2005, while still at Hastings, and finished it in 2007. An early version…
Connecting students with the world is Picha’s passion
Living on three different continents and in three U.S. states by the time she was five, Kallan Picha, was exposed to traveling at an early age. This included five years in Germany…
Biology class travels to South Africa for unforgettable experience
Long green grass grows in open fields, creating a lush atmosphere where wild animals roam free. Elephants, monkeys, buffalo, rhinos and lions are just a handful of the animals seen here. This…
