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Student Affairs Senate

SAS Leaders Attend Government Workshop, Establish Goals

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August 4, 2010

Three Nebraska Wesleyan University student leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. this summer for a lesson in student government 101.

“The most important part of my position as student body president is ensuring that the student voice is heard and that the student senate reflects that voice in our actions,” said junior Denny Vaggalis, who will take office in August.

History Department

History Major Steps Back In Time At Wilderness Internship

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August 3, 2010

Bob Marshall Wilderness is the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states. It encompasses 1.5 million acres in western Montana. No motorized or mechanical equipment is allowed in the wilderness — not even bicycles.

Graduate and Adult Students

Forensic Science (Graduate)

Author Alex Kava Highlights SM��̳’s Crime Scene House in Video for Her New Novel

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July 23, 2010

The murder mystery writer, Alex Kava, tours SM��̳'s crime scene house in a video shot to advertise her new mystery novel, Damaged. Students and alumni helped set up a scene and acted in the video. The novel features a large cooler of human body parts found floating in the ocean.

Forensic Science (Graduate)

MFS Students Called into Court

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July 23, 2010

Second year Master of Forensic Science students finished their year-long crime scene practicum June 12.

SM��̳ Grad Awarded Rare Fulbright Scholarship Extension

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July 23, 2010

Nebraska Wesleyan University Fulbright Scholarship winner Alicia Dallman has three simple words to describe her opportunities in Cantabria, Spain: “I’m so lucky.”

Faculty and Staff

Alumni and Friends

Music Department

Music Professor Maxine Fawcett-Yeske Says Goodbye; Shares 11 Years of Memories

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July 20, 2010

For 11 years, Maxine Fawcett-Yeske has taught Nebraska Wesleyan University students to appreciate music.

Forensic Science (Graduate)

Student Research Investigates Relationship Between Agricultural Practices and Decomposition

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July 16, 2010

Student research investigates relationship between agricultural practices and decomposition. Kristen Collins is burying pigs in her father’s farm fields.

Theatre Department

SM��̳ Alums Return to Direct Theatre Season Opener “The Last Five Years”

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July 15, 2010

The last time Alan Brincks and Faith Fossett were on Nebraska Wesleyan University’s theatre stage, he was proposing to his fellow theatre guru.

Study Abroad

SM��̳ Student Achieves Goal of Meeting Estonian President

Collin Shepherd and the President of Estonia

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July 13, 2010

When SM��̳ student Collin Shepherd arrived in Estonia early this year, he set a lofty goal.

“I wanted to meet the president of Estonia,” said the junior communication major. “Estonia is a small country. How difficult could it be to meet the president?”

Biology Department

Program Gives Students the Edge in Biomedical Research

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July 13, 2010

Nebraska Wesleyan University junior Laura Blasnitz is pretty sure she won’t cure cancer. But she’s hoping her summer research experience will eventually lead to a career where her contributions are important.

“I don’t expect to cure anything in my lifetime,” said Blasnitz. “I only hope to make some kind of substantial contribution to humanity.”