Dr. Peggy Holloway attended the College Music Society’s national conference in Atlanta, Ga., on September 24 – 28 as part of the official duties as President of the Great Plains Regional Chapter. She was a panelist/presenter for a round table discussion entitled “The Relevance of the Current Curriculum to Today’s Students.”

On October 3-4 Dr. Milt Heinrich attended the 75th annual meeting of the American Lutheran College Faculties held at Concordia University, Chicago. The topic of the conference was “Me, Myself, and Identity”.

Music and More! provided vocal and instrumental music for worship at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Arlington, Neb., on Sunday, October 12.  Students participating were Carly Beckman, Carla Clark, Brooke Fencl, Katie Foote, Kristi Hanson, Ashlee Kica, Chris Lunbeck, Jennifer Oerman and Bridget Tighe. St. Paul's is the home church of Jennifer Oerman.  Clare Cowing accompanies the group.

Paintings by Greg Walter are being exhibited at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minn., through the month of October.

Art by Gregg Pejsar has been selected for exhibition at the 61st Juried Show at the Sioux City Art Center. The show received 443 entries from 155 artists, and Pejsar was one of only 25 artists selected. The display will be on view from Dec. 13, 2008, through Feb. 15, 2009.

The Dana Viking Booster Club is coming to Omaha! In attempt to get more former Dana Vikings involved in the Booster Club evening meetingswill be hled in Omaha this year. These meetings will be in addition to the monthly noon meetings that are currently taking place in Blair.

Come join us at the Fox & Hound, 120th & Dodge, this Thursday to get an update on the Dana athletic teams, meet current coaches, and reminisce with some of your former teammates. Meetings will begin at 6:30pm and won’t go past 8:00pm. Dinner will be available at the cost of $10 or $11 depending on your meal selection. Meetings will be held bi-monthly on Thursday evenings.

The remaining dates for the 2008-2009 school year are:
December 11, 2008
February 12, 2009
April 30, 2009

The Dana Viking Booster Club is a great way to stay involved with your favorite Dana athletic team!

The next monthly meeting of the River City Theatre Organ Society will be held on the Dana c ampus on Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning at 3 p.m. Guests are welcome. The Allen Theatre Organ donated by Tom Jefferey will be dedicated. For more information, contact Claire Bushong.

A Memorial Hospital Home Health Care Nurse will be coming to campus on Oct. 23 to give flu shots in the Mickelsen Hall Conference Room.  The cost is $25.  

A receipt for insurance can be given if needed. Call Pam Talbot for more information if needed.  See other “Flu site cards” in the Campus Center for other days and sites if you cannot make ours. MCH is offering the ‘Flu Mist’ for $10 more if interested.  Call 426-4611 for more information.
 

“Freedom from Smoking…and No Butts This Time” program, sponsored by Memorial Community Hospital and American Lung Association, will begin Oct. 22 and will run Wednesdays from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 and space is limited.  You can call 426-1464 for more information.

Healthy Morning for Women: An Annual Event Dedicated to Women’s Health
Sat. Oct. 18th - 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
First Lutheran Church - Fellowship Hall

MCH & Health System & First Lutheran Church are proud to again sponsor this annual event focusing on Women’s Health. Women’s Healthy Morning will again feature a variety of information booths and free screenings as well as booths for select vendors. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to attend informational speeches on topics such as breast cancer and bariatric surgery. For more information contact the marketing office at (402) 426-1464.

Lunch & Learn
Cholesterol - The good and the bad
Presented by Steven Diamantis, MD
Fri, Oct. 31st 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First Lutheran Church - Fellowship Hall (Free)

Plan to attend this free seminar discussing the difference between the types of cholesterol, good and bad, and how it affects your body. Knowing the difference can help you improve your health and reduce your risk for heart disease. For more information or to register for this free event please call (402) 426-1464.