Dr. Tom Christenson to be guest speaker

Dr. Tom Christenson, professor of philosophy at Capital University, will be the special guest speaker during Dana’s Opening Convocation for the Spring Semester, 9 a.m., Feb. 1, in the Lauritzen Theater of the Madsen Fine Arts Center.

Christenson received his bachelor of arts from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., and his master of arts and doctoral degree from Yale University. He is author of the recently published book, The Gift and Task of Lutheran Higher Education, and is the founder editor of the journal Intersections: Faith+Life+Learning, a periodical for and by the faculty and staff of ELCA colleges and universities. He was recently named the Capital Lutheran Heritage Scholar, which involves promoting the discussion of Lutheran higher education and identity on Lutheran college campuses.

In addition to Christenson’s address, the Convocation will feature the recognition of outstanding students and President Myrvin Christopherson’s comments on opening his last semester at Dana College.

The event is free and open to the public. A reception hosted by Dr. Christopherson and Anne Christopherson, director of special projects, will follow the ceremony.

Dana College is a place where all students actively participate. They make things happen — in their own lives and in the lives of others. Through a highly supportive faculty and campus community, Dana students develop interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, and other important values and knowledge as they make choices about their future. Dana’s outstanding academic programs in business, education and social work, among others, ensure that students have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to pursue challenging careers or placement in graduate school.

Dana College is a private, liberal arts institution in Blair, Neb. To learn more, visit www.dana.edu.

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For more information contact:
Sarah Cavanah
Communications Coordinator
Dana College
402 426-7216
scavanah@dana.edu