Campus Pastor — What Do Dana Students Want? Come and listen, speak and ask your questions. This Thursday, Kristen Glass, Director of Young Adult Ministries for the ELCA, will be on campus to speak about " Why Service and Vocation are Important at a Lutheran/Christian College."

You may participate in her presentations at 12 noon in the Blue and Gold Room of the Dining Hall, at 2 p.m. in Trinity Chapel or at 2:30 p.m. in the Dragon's Head. The entire campus community is welcome. Refreshments will be served at the 2:30 meeting.

Wednesday, November 28, at 3:00 in Trinity Chapel, the Dana Department
of Music will present the ever popular "non-major" music recital. This
is always a special performance. It is often the only opportunity for
students who take applied lessons but are not music majors to perform
for an audience. Please come and hear some wonderful musicians.

November 15 - 17, a large group of Dana Students attended the annual
MENC/NMEA conference for music educators in Lincoln. The trip was sponsored by Dana's Chapter of CMENC and was funded by Student Senate. The students who travelled to Lincoln are: Paige Vaughan, Natalie Hearn, Megan Reppert, Luther Simon, Molly Polk, Joy Augustine, Sara Andrews, Samone Hendricks, Kristina Kurr, Kirk Schjodt, David Manley, Jenna
Gray,Carly Beckman, Becky Winger, Ryan Herman, Ronnie Kellogg, and Lindsay Van Horn. A highlight of the Collegiate day on November 15 was the Showcase Recital which features a performance by one musician from each
of the participating colleges. Joy Augustine, who was selected through a
competitive audition in September, represented Dana College by singing
an opera aria, accompanied by Clare Cowing.

Dr. Peggy Holloway, who is the chapter advisor for Dana, served as a
session host for the collegiate choral workshop on Thursday afternoon.
On Friday evening, Bruce Bartels was inducted into the NMEA Hall of
Fame.

John Lyden attended the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, Nov. 17-20, 2007, in San Diego, California. He participated in a panel entitled, “Theology and Film Reconsidered: Re-Framing the Discipline.” Dr. Lyden is also co-chair of the Religion, Film, and Visual Culture Group of the American Academy of Religion.

Carol King was chosen by the Omaha Chapter of the American Society of Women accountants as the recipient of the Lady Vestey Woman of Achievement Award for 2007. It was presented Nov. 17 at their annual Public Relations Dinner. The award reads: "In recognition of her long term commitment to women in the profession. The award is given in recognition of Carol King’s contributions to the positive regard accorded to women in the fields of accounting, finance and banking in the States of Nebraska and Iowa. Ms. King is honored for her achievements and contributions to the accounting and finance industry, her service to the community, and her commitment ot the mission of ASWA."

Diane Nickeson-Ray LCSW, CMSW and Pamela Talbot, R.N. attended a work shop presented by the UNMC Center for Continuing Education in Omaha on November 16 entitled, “Challenges and Innovations in Mental Health for the College Student”.

The symposium director was James Sorrell, MD. This is the first time Nebraska has joined all professionals who work with college students together for a workshop. There are more plans for future workshops like these due to the higher demand for mental health services and the challenges facing college students.

Make plans to bring your family to campus this Sunday for the Sights and Sounds of Christmas. For a complete schedule, visit http://www.dana.edu/sightsandsounds/.

You are invited to the holiday Chamber After Hours at Washington County Bank (1523 Washington). The event is Friday, Dec. 14, from 5-7 pm. No RSVP required.

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.

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.