A pep band of a dozen students and staff played at the football game against Doane on Saturday. Those participating were: Molly Polk, Megan Reppert, Josh Poellet, Micah Bryan, Roger Cattle, Sean Tyler, Kristi Hanson, Jessica Roit, Clare Cowing, Kori Williamsen, Bob Johnson and Angie Gordon. The group is organized by Bruce Bartels.

Criminal justice professor Dr. Scott Sasse published a text book with two colleagues entitled "Criminal Justice in England and the United States." The text compares and contrasts values, laws, crime rates, and other factors that exist between the two countries. It assesses the history, structure and operation of these two criminal justice systems as well as examines how policies are made and implemented. Jones and Bartlett published the book.

Nebraskans will get a rare chance to learn about the Arab-Israeli conflict when Dr. Afif Safieh, the Palestinian delegate in Washington, D.C., visits Nebraska during the weekend of November 1-3, 2007. Prior to coming to the U.S., Dr. Safieh was the Palestinian General Delegate to the Vatican.

The Dana Nebraskans for Peace organization is hosting Dr. Safieh at Dana on Friday, November 2, at 2 p.m. in Trinity Chapel. His presentation is entitled, "Justice: The Critical Element for Lasting Peace in the Holy Land."

The campus community is also welcome to join him and his wife for lunch in the Presidents Room. You may purchase your lunch through the regular cafeteria line. <<MORE>>

The first production of the Dana College Theater season, the award-winning musical, “Little Women,” continues this weekend, Nov. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Admission is $7. Faculty and staff can pick up two free tickets from Sandy in the Campus Center during regular business hours.

The show is directed by Todd Brooks, who recently directed “Zanna Don’t” for SNAP, and choreography is by Michelle Garrity, whose work has been seen at the Omaha Community Playhouse, the Ralston Community Theater and many other local theatrical venues. This lighthearted musical retelling of the Louisa May Alcott classic tale showcases many of the talented students in the Dana College Musical Theater program. The music is wonderful and the romantic story will make you yearn for the beautiful simplicity of a bygone era. Bring your friends, your kids and your mom to this charming theatrical experience.

Every February, a group of medical personnel travel to Nicaragua to run a clinic. Thousands come to take advantage of their services, however the need is often times too overwhelming to meet. How can YOU help?
By bringing in Prescription bottles…those little plastic, amber-colored things that you usually throw away. (Please remove the labels before donating them.) Help us collect pill bottles to send to Nicaragua! Collection boxes located at: Student Center, Library, Durham Center, Cooperman Atrium, and Science Hall. Effort sponsored by the Dana Business Club.

Flu shots will be given by Memorial Community Hospital nurses on November 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in The Forum. No sign up is necessary.
Cost is $20.00. The hospital will be the only source of vaccine this year. This change is due to the late arrival of pharmacy order vaccine in the past.

If you have any questions call Health Services at 7320 and leave a message.

Staff Council is sponsoring a coat drive to benefit individuals who are less fortunate. Gently used coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, etc., can be brought to the Financial Aid office between now and Nov. 1. All sizes are welcomed, from infant through adult. The items will be donated to the Goldenrod Hills Community Action, where each year they open their doors to anyone in the community who is in need, at no cost to the recipient.

Dana students may attend all our MasterWorks and Chamber concerts at the Omaha Symphony for $10 cash, a student ID, and a completed voucher the day of the show. For more information, click here.