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Welcome to Chadron State College's Centennial Celebration Web site. Since it was founded in 1911, Chadron State has enjoyed a rich history in academics, athletics and more. View the CSC timeline.

Chadron State College, a Century of Service

 

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Fireworks explode over the Chadron State College campus Saturday, Oct. 1, to cap the 2011 homecoming festivities and celebrate the college's centennial. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)Centennial celebration among 2011 highlights

Dec 28, 2011

Chadron State College had many highlights in 2011 as it commemorated its first century of service. The 14-month centennial observance was punctuated by the homecoming celebration Oct. 1. During the activities, the Chadron State Foundation announced it had exceeded $16 million in … Read more

Campaign co-chairman Randy Bauer, Chadron State College President Dr. Janie Park, CS Foundation executive director Connie Rasmussen and campaign co-chairman Chad Emanuel gather to tell about the success of the foundation's Vision 2011 fundraising campaign during the centennial gala in the Student Center on Friday, Sept. 30. The campaign has raised more than $16.5 million, surpassing its original $11 million goal. (Photo by Justin Haag)Fundraising campaign soars past $11 million goal

Oct 2, 2011

The Chadron State Foundation has soared past the goal of its first-ever multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign. Campaign organizers announced Friday that the effort, which began five years ago, has raised $16,511,712, far surpassing its original goal of $11 million. The foundation plans to … Read more

Ashley Riesen and Adam Neumann. (Photo by Justin Haag)Juniors from Chadron, Fort Calhoun win royalty vote

Sep 29, 2011

Ashley Riesen of Chadron and Adam Neumann of Fort Calhoun were crowned Chadron State College’s homecoming queen and king Thursday night during a spirit rally at the Student Center. Riesen is a junior studying nutrition and wellness, and is in the pre-nursing … Read more

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16 win homecoming parade honors

Oct 3, 2011

Chadron State College presented awards to 16 entries of the annual homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 1. The parade, which is organized annually by CSC’s chapter of the … Read more

New direction set for homecoming parade

Sep 27, 2011

Chadron State College is moving its homecoming parade in a new direction this year -- literally. The CSC homecoming parade will begin at the corner of Chadron’s … Read more

CSC to dedicate campus improvements

Sep 27, 2011

Chadron State College will formally dedicate three new features of its campus during homecoming festivities Saturday. The ceremony, which is part of the Centennial Pregame Festival, … Read more

Special homecoming week begins at CSC

Sep 26, 2011

It’s homecoming week at Chadron State College, with many special activities to highlight the institution’s centennial celebration. Most of the events will occur Saturday, Oct. 1, when … Read more

Centennial features alumni band concert

Sep 26, 2011

Musicians representing multiple eras of Chadron State College’s history are gathering for a concert this weekend to help mark the institution’s centennial. Dr. Adam Lambert, CSC director … Read more

Phantom plans return to CSC

Sep 25, 2011

Even “The Phantom,” a mysterious character from Chadron State College’s past, is planning to attend the institution’s centennial homecoming celebration this week. And, he’s kept up … Read more

Special C Hill lighting ceremony set

Sep 20, 2011

The annual lighting of the C on C Hill has long been a Chadron State College homecoming tradition, and this year’s event is expected to be … Read more

CSC to host math reunion

Sep 2, 2011

At least 20 individuals who were mathematics students at Chadron State College in the late 1950s and during the ‘60s will be on campus Wednesday and … Read more

Outlook brightening for C Hill lighting

Aug 31, 2011

Those who have seen lights glowing on Chadron’s C Hill in recent weeks have likely not been hallucinating. Chadron State College employees have been working to realize … Read more

Centennial features memorabilia preservation workshop

Aug 23, 2011

Chadron State College’s centennial homecoming celebration will feature a workshop about preserving college memorabilia. Rebecca Cashman, objects conservator of the Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center at Omaha, … Read more