In a year without a physical relay, Relay for Life at Doane still takes steps toward beating cancer

Doane University’s Relay for Life events have raised $16,855.52 of a $20,000 goal, even though events had to be almost entirely virtual, socially distanced or held outdoors. This video shows how, different though it has been for 2021, the experience of volunteering for Relay for Life continues to offer learning and mentorship opportunities for students, and encourages a lifetime of service to others. Donations will continue to be accepted through June and will be directed toward the 2021 fundraising goal.

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From graphic design to “Grow with the Flow”

Heather Husen, class of 2014, has continued to use the design principles she learned getting her art major at Doane in creating marketing materials and floral arrangements at Grow with the Flow, a farm and business she and her husband, Jeff Jirovec, own. It’s the only farm in the state that uses an aquaponic system, and sells produce, flowers and live plants both wholesale and direct to businesses and individuals across southeast Nebraska.

Two Doane athletes and CAPE director present at national lecture series on healthy masculinity

The work that Doane students have done on campus to educate about healthy masculinity with Doane athletic programs drew national attention earlier this spring. Senior Damon Brown and junior Travis Handler, along with CAPE Project Director Suzannah Rogan, MSc, were presenters in the National Healthy Masculinity Conversation Series — a virtual lecture series hosted in late March by Men Can Stop Rape.

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ALUMNI

Dave Engler approved as Lincoln Fire Chief

Doane University graduate Dave Engler has been approved by Lincoln’s city council as the city’s new fire chief after serving as acting fire chief since December 1, 2020 following the retirement of the previous fire chief. Engler has been part of Lincoln Fire and Rescue for 24 years. He began his career as a firefighter/paramedic in 1996 and was promoted to Fire Captain and then Battalion Chief in 2018.

ATHLETICS

Doane Men's Cross Country places 20th at NAIA Nationals

Doane Men's Cross Country traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the 2020 NAIA National Championships on April 9th with the race held at the Seminole Valley Cross Country Course. Doane entered the race ranked No. 24 in the NAIA and bested that spot as they finished 20th overall in the meet, marking their best finish since a 10th place finish in 2004. Read the story for full details.

AROUND CAMPUS

Survivor & Caretaker Walk

On Wednesday, April 14, Doane University and Saline County Relay for Life held its annual Survivor/Caretaker Walk and Luminaria Ceremony honoring cancer survivors and caretakers while representing those impacted by cancer through Luminarias.

UPCOMING EVENTS

APR

Planned Day Off

Student & Faculty

Crete Campus

MAY

Commencement

10:00am - 4:30pm

Crete Campus

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