MUSIC AND MORE ! participants provided background music for Discover Dana Day, Saturday Sept 24.

Those participating were: Chris Lunbeck, Megan Reppert and Carla Clark, woodwind ensemble; Natalie Hearn, Ronnie Kellogg and Paige Vaughan, vocal solos; Marcos Martinez and Ronnie Kellogg, piano solos; Chris Lunbeck and Carla Clark, flute solos.

MUSIC AND MORE ! assisted with worship and Sunday School in Onawa, IA. on Sunday, September 25. Those participating were Ryan Dinkelman, Carla Clark, Erin Sanders, Laurice Hansen, Kendra Johnson, Duey Heffelfinger and Clare Cowing.

Homecoming 2006 -

Reservations are due this week for meals for Homecoming weekend, Oct. 6-8.

Alumni Kevin Wass '93, Philip O. Larsen '62, Brian Serr '81, Kirk McLaughlin '72, Joan (Scherbring '90) Musich, Wayne Peterson '63 and Mary (Welp '81) Simms will be honored at the Awards Buffet Friday evening at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, join alumni and current students at the Viking Tailgate in the Oval, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Kids of all ages are welcome at the Carnival in Borup Coliseum following Saturday's football game.

The All-Alumni Dinner will be held in the Gardner-Hawks Center on Saturday beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Faculty and staff are welcome to attend all Homecoming events. For more information, visit www.dana.edu/alumni or call Julie Rohlfing at 426-7235.

In conjunction with the Staley Lecture Series, Dana College will host Dr. Paul Westermeyer in a lecture titled "Implications of a Danish Church Bell" on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in Trinity Chapels. The title of the lecture is taken from a quotation used by theologian Gordon Lathrop in his writing, and the presentation will focus on the place of congregational and choral singing in the church. Both congregational and choral singing will be part of the presentation, and a new concertato by Omaha composer and organist David Schack will be premiered.

Whether viewed separately or as part of the larger group of Nebraska’s private colleges and universities, Dana College plays a vital role in the economic strength of both Blair and the state of Nebraska.

A recent economic impact study reveals that Nebraska’s 14 private colleges and universities contribute $1.42 billion to the state’s economy and support more than 11,000 jobs, according to the study, which was conducted on behalf of the Nebraska Educational Finance Authority (NEFA).

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Clear Channel Radio KFAB talk show host, Tom Becka, is speaking to the Interpersonal Communication class Friday at 11 a.m. in DC 230. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend and participate.

The Dana College Men’s Soccer team found itself a top the NAIA Region III standings released Monday. The Vikings upset Hastings College 1-0 last Tuesday to capture the top spot in the poll.