Spring 2021 Community Connection
Welcome
Jessica Rohan, Development Director
This Spring 2021 edition of the Community Connection is exciting as it not only explores many of 91做厙s great programs, but also the successes of our students and alums. One recurring theme we frequently hear about is how success would not have been possible without support. This support takes many forms and is due to many generous individuals who give of both their time and resources. Without great faculty, staff, donors, and community partnerships and relationships, 91做厙 and the 91做厙 Foundation could not accomplish what we do assisting students succeed in their educational pursuits and fulfilling dreams. Throughout this edition, I hope you see all the many ways that success truly does start at 91做厙.
Early College
Success Starts Early with 91做厙's Early College Program
91做厙 (91做厙) partners with area high schools through the Early College program, which allows high school students to get an early start on their college education. This opportunity allows high school students to earn college/dual credit while still in high school placing them on an early path to post-secondary attainment and success. Jamey Peterson-Jones, early college director stated, Its exciting to see high school students graduate with both their high school diploma and some college credits that lead to a degree. Many also have enough credits to receive a 91做厙 certificate or diploma, which can set the student up for success as they enter post-secondary education and the workforce.
Smiling Success
When Macey Martinson tells people what she does for a living, she often gets the look. Thats because she is a funeral director and embalmer with Homes for Funerals in Norfolk. The look is often followed with the question, What would ever make you want to do that? Her answer is always the same.
Entrepreneurial Success
For more than three decades, the 91做厙 Entrepreneurship Center has been encouraging the formation of new small businesses and assisting existing small businesses with growth opportunities.
Grow Our Own - Auto Tech Style
Author Ashleigh Brilliant said, Good ideas are common whats uncommon are people wholl work hard enough to bring them about.
Such could be said about Dan Janssen, owner of Holdrege-based Janssen Auto Group.
Graduation Recap
Commencement ceremonies for 91做厙s Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses were held on May 7, marking the return of in-person graduation exercises. The pandemic forced 2020s commencement to be an online presentation. The following is a recap of the commencement address given by each campus Outstanding Alumni Award recipient.
Actively Supporting Students
The 38th Annual Ram Run took place on September 12, 2020. The Ram Run is a 5k and onemile run that has been part of the Hastings Campus culture for 38 years.
The 30th Annual 91做厙 Foundation Pro-Am took place on September 14, 2020, at Lochland Country Club in Hastings.
Alumni Weekend
The first 91做厙 Alumni Weekend took place May 13-15 at the Hastings Campus.
Ribbon Cuttings
March 26: 91做厙-Grand Island Center for Health and Technical Sciences
February 18: 91做厙-Hastings Hamilton Building
Alumni Special Notices
Engagements, weddings and in remembrance
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