Beischel honored for leadership in online learning

The United States Distance Learning Association on April 28 presented its 2009 Outstanding Leadership by an Individual in the Field of Distance Learning award to Dr. Christine Beischel of Bellevue University. Dr. Beischel received the award during the USDLA’s annual conference, in St. Louis.
“This really is a tremendous honor, both for me and the University,” Dr. Beischel [...]

Art student honored for ‘Turkey with Gravy’

A Bellevue University art student recently beat out more than 100 entries to win first place at the 2009 Nebraska Independent College Foundation/O’Keefe Elevator Company Art Show in Omaha. Senior Julie MacDonald won the Best of Show 2-D Award, which brought with it a $300 prize. Her piece is a photo collage, titled “Turkey with Gravy.”
The O’Keefe Elevator Company [...]

Global Festival 2009 is April 25

Bellevue University and its International Programs Department on Saturday, April 25 will host “Global Festival 2009,” a celebration of cultures from around the world that will include a variety of ethnic foods and entertainment.
Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., inside the Margre H. Durham Student Centeron the University’s main campus, 1000 Galvin Road South, Bellevue. Live entertainment [...]

Conference educates girls on opportunities in science, math

Bellevue University on Friday, April 17 hosts the 2009 “Expanding Your Horizons in Math and Science” conference. The half-day event is intended to encourage girls in grades 7 through 9 to pursue further education and careers in math and science.
Bellevue University is the event’s primary sponsor, along with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The conference, which typically [...]

Mary Hawkins named new President of Bellevue University; John Muller appointed Chancellor and Foundation CEO

Michael H. Simmonds, chairman of the Bellevue University Board of Directors, announced today that Mary Hawkins, Ph.D., will assume the role of president of the university beginning July 1, 2009. As president, Dr. Hawkins will direct all strategic and operational activities of the university, reporting to the Board of Directors.
The leadership change comes in the [...]

University hosts third annual Latina Women’s Conference

Bellevue University on Friday, April 10 will host its third annual Latina Women’s Conference. This year’s conference theme is “Developing Leadership through Collaboration.”
The conference begins at 8 a.m. with welcoming remarks and concludes at 4 p.m. More than 60 women are expected to attend. The conference is intended for college and high school students, as well [...]