DANA RUNNERS PICK UP RAKES FOR WORK-A-THON

Dana College’s cross country and track teams donated their Fall Break day-off from classes to help others deal with fall yard work. In the teams’ first Work-A-Thon, held Oct. 17 in Blair, the student athletes raked leaves and cleaned up yards for those who needed help.

The primary goal of the Work-A-Thon was to be a community service event. All work was done free of charge by members of the teams. Pledges were accepted, but not required.

“Head Cross Country Coach Bob Spangler and I both felt that it was time for both the teams to get out and perform a meaningful service to the community,” said Allan Friesen, head track coach. “This was a chance for the team to get out and interact with the community.”

Dana prides itself on being a college where students can be as active in campus and service organizations as they choose. The Work-A-Thon is one of many examples of Dana students choosing to take charge with the support of mentors in the faculty and coaches.

“At Dana we prize service above self as a desirable feature of character and leadership development,” said Dr. Myrvin Christopherson, president. “No one escapes involvement at Dana. Hence, when they graduate, Dana alumni tend to assume leadership roles in their schools, churches, businesses, communities and volunteer groups wherever they locate.”

All of the pledges generated through the Work-A-Thon will be used to buy equipment, uniforms, shoes and other supplies for the teams. People interested in pledging to the Work-A-Thon should contact Friesen at 426-7392, or sent a donation to: Dana College Track and Cross Country Work-A-Thon, 2848 College Drive, Box 1192, Blair, NE 68008.

Dana College is a place where students 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@fs1.dana.edu