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After the Six-Day War, there was one mosque on the Temple Mount. Now there are five. Israeli authorities are crazy if they go along with this. What the "Palestinians" are trying to do is expand the fiction of a continuous Muslim Arab presence in Jerusalem, and efface any and all traces of the actual Jewish presence there since time immemorial. Just as Islamic theology claims Abraham and Moses and other Jewish figures as Muslims, so Muslims appropriate and claim for themselves the holy sites of the people whom they have conquered. Jerusalem and the Temple Mount are the most notorious instance of this, but by no means the only one.
"Netanyahu: 'There Won't Be Another Mosque on the Temple Mount,'" United With Israel, February 27, 2019:
Tensions continued to bubble Monday on the Temple Mount after the "Gate of Mercy" structure near the Al-Aqsa mosque was certified as another mosque, with silent agreement from Israel, despite official denials issued by Israeli authorities.
Government officials said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an order to remove equipment from the site and disallow prayer there.
The structure was recently fitted with rugs and other furnishings along with renovations. Eran Tzidkiyahu of the Forum for Regional Thinking visited the site on Monday and assessed that it would soon be used as a permanent prayer area for Muslims.
Meanwhile, the Islamic authority that oversees Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, known as the Waqf, announced it has already appointed an imam for the "Gate of Mercy" structure and that its status would be identical to other sites of worship on the Temple Mount.
Israeli police on Sunday arrested the head of Waqf authority, Sheikh Abdelazeem Salhab, and other Waqf leaders, following violent protests last week on the Temple Mount. Salhab, who was released shortly after his arrest and barred from the area for one week, was appointed by neighboring Jordan.
From One Mosque to Five
If Israel does not act to reverse the trend, the number of mosques at the Temple Mount compound will stand at five.
Some 52 years ago, immediately following the Six-Day War, there was only one mosque, Al-Aqsa mosque. Over time, the Dome of the Rock was also certified as a mosque and mostly serves Muslim women on Fridays. In the 1990s, two other mosques were certified, but underground: the "Gate of Mercy" area, which some Muslims in recent days have hailed as the "fifth mosque," was shut down by Israel in 2005 after a Hamas-linked group carried out activities there.
The new Waqf leadership, comprising officials from Fatah, the Palestinian Authority, Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, breached the site around two weeks ago, and last Friday thousands of worshippers prayed there. Waqf leaders arrested by Israel, as stated, were released a short while later on shaky legal grounds, as the aforementioned Hamas-affiliated group that had operated there, and which served as the pretext for shutting the site down, no longer exists, and doubts emerged over the legality of the most recent closure order.
'Strong Resistance'
It should be noted that before 2005, although the compound was controlled by the Muslims it didn't function as a mosque and people normally didn't use it for worship.
Senior Arab-Israeli figures, among them the head of the High Follow-Up Committee for Arab citizens of Israel, former Knesset member Mohammad Barakeh, together with representatives of the Balad and Ra'am parties, visited the structure on Monday and met with Waqf leaders.
"It is the right of every Muslim to prayer at Al-Aqsa mosque. The actions of the Israeli government to Judaize Jerusalem and erode the status quo at Al-Aqsa will be met with strong resistance," they threatened….
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East Bay Energy Watch Regional Greenhouse Gas Inventory
January 9, 2019
In 2018, StopWaste (acting as the administrator for the East Bay Energy Watch, or EBEW) hired PlaceWorks to prepare an Excel-based tool that assesses the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the 2017 calendar year from major emission sources for all 35 communities in the East Bay region (33 incorporated cities and towns, along with the unincorporated areas of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties). This document is a detailed summary of the methods that PlaceWorks and StopWaste staff used to prepare these inventories. It includes information about what types of data are included, where the data comes from, how the tool processes the data, and how the tool uses these data to generate GHG emissions totals.
High Efficiency Heat Pump Water Heaters in East Bay Single Family Homes
Final Report, December 2018
The Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Program (Program) was a one year program in 2018 funded through the East Bay Energy Watch (EBEW), a local government partnership between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), StopWaste, and the cities within and counties of Alameda and Contra Costa. EBEW conducted this pilot program to promote and gather feedback on high-efficiency Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs), and to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Program supports increased use of electric home appliances to move toward California's strategic goals of Zero Net Energy buildings, and use of electricity rather than natural gas, as electricity is increasingly GHG-free.
The Program's goal was to encourage installation of 10 energy efficient electric HPWHs in single family homes, replacing conventional gas water heaters. Through these installations, this program sought to understand more about opportunities for gas to electric 'fuel substitution,' the technology available, implications for customers, and how to encourage more contractors to install this technology.
"Navigating the Changing Landscape of Energy Efficiency Programs in the East Bay," a discussion paper from the EBEW Policy and Regulatory Subcommittee
"Navigating the Changing Landscape of Energy Efficiency Programs in the East Bay" is a discussion paper created by the Policy & Regulatory Subcommittee of Strategic Advisory Committee of the East Bay Energy Watch (EBEW). The subcommittee is made up of a group of city staff and partners from Contra Costa and Alameda Counties who participate in this Local Government Partnership with PG&E. The group created this document to spur discussion about the current offerings of energy efficiency programs, the entities that administer and implement those programs, and what the future might bring in terms of energy efficiency programs, particularly as new entities like East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) enter the scene.
Through the creation of this paper, many stakeholders were engaged, including representatives of local utilities, municipalities, local government partnerships and community choice aggregators. Their opinions and perspectives are reflected in the paper, and may not be agreed with by all of the partners engaged. We hope that you will read the paper and share it with others who might be interested in these topics. We fully anticipate that the programs will be changing over the next year and beyond as new CCAs form and programs are created, updated or ended. This paper explains perspectives at one snapshot in time.
If you have questions about the paper, please contact the chair of the subcommittee, Rachel DiFranco, Sustainability Manager for the City of Fremont. If you have questions about the Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC) of EBEW, please contact Jennifer West, Program Manager at StopWaste.
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With more than 100 clubs and organizations, you'll never run out of things to do. We have something for everyone. And if you can't find a club you're interested in, we'll help you start a new one.
Contact Information
Monica Snowden
5 p.m. on Mondays
Active Minds
Active Minds is a student leadership organization that works to raise mental health awareness and raises funds for mental health education and resources. We promote positive mentality and educate peers about the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and encourage students to reach out for help when needed.
Contact Information
Deb Whitt
Brenna Vovos
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT)
The Wayne ACT is a chapter of the national organization of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. The purpose of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) is to develop students through growth and education opportunities. The club offers internships, opportunities for regional and national leadership positions, and numerous networking opportunities.
7 p.m. on Mondays
Cottonwood Room, Student Center
Alpha Kappa Delta
Alpha Kappa Delta is the international honor society for sociology. We aim to improve mankind through the scientific study of society.
Contact Information
Thomas Browning
Alpha Lambda Delta
The mission of Alpha Lambda Delta is to encourage superior academic achievement among students in their first year at institutions of higher education, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society.
Contact Information
Lisa Wanek
Noon on Fridays
Connell Hall
Alpha Phi Sigma
Alpha Phi Sigma is a criminal justice honor society. We recognize academic excellence and make criminal justice professions more effective. The goals of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and promote academic excellence, community service, educational leadership, and unity. Alpha Phi Sigma is the only criminal justice honor society, is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies, and is affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Contact Information
Joni Irlmeier
Alpha Sigma Lambda
Alpha Sigma Lambda is an organization of academically outstanding non-traditional students in continuing higher education at WSC. Alpha Sigma Lambda's aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. This society is a non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of scholarship.
Contact Information
Dr. Gloria Lawrence
Once a month on Thursday evenings
Carhart Science or Connell Hall
American Red Cross
The purpose of this club is to provide Red Cross services to the local community and the students of Wayne State College, with club members delivering these services acting in accordance with the American Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Contact Information
Jeff Allen
American Society of Safety Professionals
This organization is for students pursuing a carer in the safety, health, and environmental fields. Our organization seeks to provide additional opportunities for students to learn more about their chosen area of study and promote interaction between students and safety professionals. The Wayne State College American Society of Safety Professionals is the local chapter or the National ASSP and is affiliated with the Great Plains Chapter of Society of Safety Professionals.
Contact Information
Randa Garden
Rice Auditorium and Rec Center
The Aristocats Dance Team at Wayne State College encourages pride, spirit, support, and enthusiasm for the College and its athletic programs. This is the dance unit of the band. Members rehearse daily and perform at all home football and basketball games. Auditions are held during the spring semester.
Contact Information
John McCaughey
6 p.m. on Mondays
Design Room, Studio Arts Building
Art Club
The Art Club was established to create a social art community for students on and off campus. Art Club hosts multiple socials and events to create a visual arts presence on campus and in the Wayne community.
Contact Information
Carolyn Albracht
6 p.m. on Tuesdays
Studio Arts Building
Art Education Club
This is a student chapter of the National Art Education Association, a professional organization for art students enrolled in art education. Dues cover national and state dues. Students participate in events leading to state, regional, and national conventions. The purpose of the Art Education Club is for the art education student to gain greater insight and perspective about the teaching of art and contemporary concepts in art education.
Contact Information
David Hix
6:30 p.m. second Monday of every month
Center for Applied Technology Room 108
Associated General Contractors of America
The purpose of the Associated General Contractors Student Chapter will be to focus on the construction industry with goals of furthering the members' knowledge of the industry, interacting and communicating with the business world, building a spirit of teamwork among the diverse members, enhancing the community at large and developing leadership and organizational skills of the members.
Some AGC student chapter activities include:
- Campus construction and other service projects
- Chapter meetings with special presentations and gues speakers
- Field trips to construction projects and site tours
- Organization of student employment program
- Social and networking activities
- Attendance at AGC's annual convention
- Environmental clean-up programs
Contact Information
Debbie Johnson
5:15 p.m. on Thursdays
Gardner Hall, Room 105
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
WSC local chapter of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) serves as a node of activity for ACM members and the computing community at large. The club offers the opportunity to meet peers and experts in many fields of interest. With a world-wide membership, ACM is a leading resource for computing professional and students working in various fields of information technology.
Contact Information
Carol Erwin
4:30 p.m. every other Tuesday
Foods Lab, Benthack Hall
Association of Family Consumer Sciences Professionals
AFCSP provides opportunities for networking with students and professionals in family and consumer sciences. The focus of activities includes exposure to new trends, social interaction with others in the diverse areas of family and consumer sciences, and opportunities for professional development.
Contact Information
Dr. Danielle Peekenschneider
Biology Club
The biology club is for anyone interested in biological sciences. Club members primarily focus on natural history, ecology, biological diversity, and environmental sciences. The club often brings in speakers, goes on field trips, and engages in environmental service projects.
Contact Information
C.D. Douglas
Black Student Association
The Black Student Association serves as a resource for promoting social, political, cultural, and intellectual development.
Contact Information
Deb Whitt
5:15 p.m. on Mondays (changes each semester)
Gardner Hall
Cardinal Key
Cardinal Key is a service organization and women's honor society that focuses on scholarship and extracurricular activities on campus. It is a prestigious organization as students must be juniors, hold a 3.5 GPA, and be chosen by the current members after submitting an application. Activities include coordinating the Homecoming coronation, holding a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Fund, highway cleanup, ushering at graduation, and assisting other organizations and community events as the need arises. There are also several opportunities for leadership positions.
Contact Information
Chad Maas
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 412 E. 8th St., Wayne, NE
Catholic Newman Center
Catholic Newman is a ministry of the Omaha Archdiocese. The group promotes the social, spiritual, and intellectual life of students and empowers them to use their gifts to fully live the Gospel. The group helps students deepen their commitment to Jesus Christ and their Catholic faith.
Contact Information
Dr. David Bohnert
Chamber Music
Wayne State College offers a number of performance opportunities for students interested in performing chamber music:
Brass Ensemble
The Brass Ensembles include a large brass choir and Brass Quintets (two trumpets, horn, trombone or euphonium, tuba or bass trombone). These can be formed independently or with faculty supervision, and can be registered courses or informal. The quintets' education covers both preparation of recital repertoire from all musical eras and the pursuit of playing opportunities outside of the school. Trumpet, French horn, trombone, and tuba/euphonium may be formed as well.
Percussion Ensemble
The percussion ensemble contains all of the traditional drums and mallet percussion instruments, as well as many auxiliary and world percussion instruments. They rehearse and perform original and transcribed music for percussion in a wide variety of styles.
String Ensemble
The string ensemble rehearses and performs interesting, exciting and challenging music for bowed string instruments. It is open to all students and area residents who play the violin, viola, cello or bass.
Woodwind Ensemble
Woodwind chamber ensembles include the flute choir, clarinet choir, and saxophone quartet. These ensembles perform each semester both on and off the Wayne State College campus.
Contact Information
Dr. Dustin Reed
6:30 p.m. on Sundays
Off campus (TBA)
Chi Sigma Lambda (CSL)
Chi Sigma Lambda values academic and professional excellence in counseling.
Contact Information
Kim DePew
Sunday nights. Doors open at 6 p.m., meal is served at 6:30, student groups form at 7.
Journey Christian Church 1110 E. 7th St. Wayne, NE
Christian Student Fellowship (CSF)
This is the Wayne chapter of Christian Student Fellowship, a non-denominational campus ministry based in Nebraska.
Contact Information
Mike Powicki
Circle K
CKI is more than the world's largest student-led collegiate service organization. Focused on service, leadership, and fellowship, you'll gain resume-worthy skills, find lifetime friends, and do community service that changes lives, including your own. Activities include a Halloween carnival for the children in Wayne, coordinating the Homecoming parade, Adopt-a-Highway project, Adopt-a Wayne-Elementary-Student pen pal, numerous fundraisers, and helping with campus or community service whenever possible. We also do a number of activities with the Wayne Kiwanis Club.
Concert Choir
The Concert Choir enjoys an unmatched reputation for excellence. The WSC Concert Choir is an auditioned ensemble which performs a varied repertoire from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary genres. The choir presents four major public concerts per year and has been regularly invited to perform with professional ensembles locally and regionally. Additionally, the choir has had the opportunity to perform in renown halls across western Europe and looks forward to future tours in South America and Asia.
Contact Information
Lindsey Doctorman
9 p.m. on Wednesdays
Tennis Courts
Country Western Club
We provide a time during the week when students can take a step back from their studies and express themselves through country music. We host lessons before the event of a dance. Everyone is welcome!
Contact Information
Jason Karsky
Criminal Justice Association
The purpose of Waye State College Criminal Justice Association (WSCJA) is to enhance the student's understanding of the total field of criminal justice through such activities as field trips, speakers, forums, and special events. These activities focus on service, development of leadership skills, and career opportunities in the field of criminal justice.
Contact Information
Brook Jech
7:30 p.m. on Thursdays
Gardner Hall
CRU is a non-denominational Christian ministry on college campuses throughout the nation. The purpose is twofold: to present the claims of Christ and to assist students in the development of their own relationship with God. Through solid biblical training students are encouraged to become all that God designed them to be and be prepared to be leaders in their world when they leave college. The basic activities are weekly meetings and Bible studies with opportunities to attend holiday conferences and retreats and meet students from other college campuses.
Curling Club
The Wayne State College Curling Club enables students to participate in the sport of curling within a healthy environment and with peers.
- Member of USA College Curling
- Competes in regional and national tournaments
- Competitive season runs through March
Contact Information
Dr. Ron Loggins
Dean's Ambassadors
The Dean's Ambassadors have a special task: to represent Wayne State College in the community, shedding a positive light on the college. These ambassadors foster relationships between the college and organizations in the community, including businesses and hospitals. They relay important information to prospective students and their parents so they can make an informed decision about attending college. The goal of this program is to recruit a diverse population to the fields of health, law, and engineering and enroll them in corresponding programs at Wayne State College.
Contact Information
Midge Simmons
8 p.m. first Thursday of the month
Define American
The purpose of Define American is to utilize social media, intersectionality, and storytelling to change the way immigrants are portrayed today.
Contact Information
Trisha Kolterman
Gardner Hall, Room 110
Delta Sigma Pi
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional coed fraternity to foster the study of business and to encourage scholarship, social activity, and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice.
Contact Information
Brian Begley
5 p.m. on Thursdays
Black Box Theatre
Drama Club
Drama Club fosters theatrical expression and nurtures the appreciation of theatre throughout Northeast Nebraksa.
Contact Information
Pamela Langlie-Willers
5:30 p.m. on Wednesday
Meadowlark Room, Student Center
Early Childhood Association (ECA)
Early Childhood Association is a support and service organization with an emphasis in the early childhood field. Opportunities are available to become familiar with early childhood settings and to support area early childhood facilities and community programs.
Contact Information
John Schwarte
Compete with WSC in the Eastern College Athletic Conference! WSC offers FIFA, Fortnite, Hearthstone, League of Legends, Madden, Overwatch, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros Ultimate. PC gaming only.
Interested in joining? Please visit the eSports page and complete the form.
Contact Information
Dr. Barb Engebretsen
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Rice Auditorium, Room 10
Exercise is Medicine
Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health. EIM-OC encourages faculty, staff and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community by:
- Making movement a part of the daily campus culture
- Assessing physical activity at every student health visit
- Providing students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime
- Connecting university health care providers with university health fitness specialists to provide a referral system for exercise prescription.
Explorers Club
Explorers Club organizes and implements learning expeditions to regional sites that would be of interest to students in geography, history, and related fields.
Contact Information
Melanie Loggins
Cottonwood Room, Student Center
This club shows science fiction and fantasy movies, creates and runs a haunted house every fall (club members get to do everything from construction to directing traffic to being actors), holds gaming tournaments and coordinates/sponsors WillyCon (a science fiction fantasy convention) every spring. In addition, members attend other science fiction conventions and hold several parties during the year (complete with bonfires and wilderness adventures). The goal is to create an atmosphere conducive to personal development, social interactions, academic study, intellectual curiosity, and cultural examination, and to provide experiences in which members can develop an understanding and respect for literature, technology, motion pictures, history, and sociology, as it could be. To develop a "what if" attitude and have fun doing it. The operative phrase is doing things that are fun and that we can be proud of.
Contact Information
Teresa Morales
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
This is the Wayne chapter of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), which is on college campuses across the globe. We're a group of people passionate about changing the world and helping you live a life of purpose. The main outreach of FOCUS is Bible studies, retreats, mentorship, and mission trips. We have a team of four missionaries and work in conjunction with the Catholic Newman Center on campus.
Our approach:
- Know, love, and serve God - We encounter God in an intimate relationship through daily prayer, the sacraments, and the Scriptures.
- Build virtuous friendships - By building genuine friendships, we meet students on a deeper level.
- Teach others to share Christ - We teach students how to share the Gospel, who in turn teach other students how to pass it on.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Phillips, Team Director, at firstname.lastname@example.com
Contact Information
John Schwarte
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Unite your two passions, faith and athletics, to impact the world for Jesus Christ. The Wayne FCA is a local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, an international, non-denominational Christian sports ministry that focuses on Coaches, Campus, Camp and Community ministry. The FCA servces local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ. Our mission is to challenge coaches and athletes to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ.
Contact Information
Jeffrey Meyer
Fishing Club
Contact Information
Rachel Kunz
Mondays, 4:30 p.m.
Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) is a peer education program who focuses on alcohol abuse prevention and other student health and safety issues. Our mission is to actively promote peer education as a useful element of campus health education and wellness efforts. Through education and activities designed to increase awareness of changing student health and safety issues, GAMMA focuses on the development and promotion of positive lifestyle and decision-making skills.
Gamma Theta Upsilon
Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) is an international honor society in geography conferring professional distinction on qualified students. Initiates have met academic requirements and share a background and interest in geography.
Contact Information
Rachel Kunz
5 p.m. on Mondays
Student Center, Niobrara Room
Greek Council
Greek Council is a unifying group for the social Greek organizations on campus. We promote a positive image of Greek life at Wayne State College, emphasizing leadership, social, and philanthropic opportunities. One of the annual highlights is the Greek Olympics held during WSC Homecoming weekend.
Contact Information
David Peitz
Health Science Club
Our mission is to provide students who are pursuing a career in a health-related field with the knowledge to learn about and to be successful in their chosen field. The club also strives to provide students with opportunities to volunteer and be an active member of their community.
Contact Information
Dr. Ron Loggins
Holland Help Desk Staff
The Holland Help Desks are operated by academically talented students who provide free assistance to students enrolled at Wayne State College. Their goal is to help other students achieve the greatest possible academic success, improve retention rates, and organize new programs in response to student needs. Holland Help Desk staff are a significant part of student success at Wayne State College. Holland Help Desk staff are compensated for their services, and their functions include:
- Providing support services to increase the probability of a student's success in passing academic subjects
- Individualizing the learning / teaching process for students
- Increasing a student's self-confidence and motivation
- Helping students improve study habits and techniques that will permit them to become independent learners
- Communicating with faculty regarding course needs
If you want to help your peers in learning material for a class, apply to become a peer tutor. Compensation is $10 per hour. Apply on CatTracks by logging in to myWSC.
Contact Information
Yasuko Taoka
Honors Club
To promote the Honors Program and serve the campus.
Contact Information
Chris Tee Weixelman
3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays
Student Center, Room 118
Interfaith Action Group
We educate and promote understanding of all religions, beliefs, faiths, and spirituality.
Contact Information
Angela Fleming
Interior Design Club
Wayne State Interior Design (formerly ASID) is a community of people driven by a common love for design and committed to the belief that interior design, as a service to people, is a powerful, multi-faceted profession that can positively change people's lives.
Contact Information
Dr. Yasuko Taoka
4:30 p. m. on Fridays
Meadowlark Room, Student Center
International Club
Contact Information
Joshua Calkin
Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble is comprised of a select group of players interested in performing music in the jazz idiom and developing improvisation skills. Music is selected from all styles, representing the contemporary jazz orchestra as well as classics from the big bands of the past. The group gives two concerts a year and performs occasionally for area events.
5 p.m. one or two times per semester
Kappa Delta Pi (Kappa Beta Chapter)
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. The Kappa Beta Chapter of KDP at WSC has been active for more than 50 years. The mission of KDP is to prepare all learners for future challenges and the vision of KDP is "Teachers Create the Future." The WSC Kappa Beta Chapter seeks to promote educational excellence and recognize those students who demonstrate the ideals of KDP which are Fidelity to Humanity, Science, Service, and Toil.
Contact Information
Josh Calkin
4 p.m. on Fridays
Fine Arts, Room 105
Kappa Kappa Psi
Kappa Kappa Psi is a national honorary fraternity that provides service to the college band program. Membership requires participation in one of the WSC bands. The purposes of Kappa Kappa Psi are to:
- Promote the existence and welfare of the college band and to cultivate a wholesome respect for its activities and achievements.
- Honor outstanding band members through privilege of membership extended as a reward for technical achievements and appreciation for the best in music.
- Stimulate campus leadership and encourage an uncompromising respect through the medium of the college band, for gracious conduct, good taste, and uncompromising loyalty.
- Foster a close relationship between college bands and promote a high average of attainment by the performance of good music and selection of worthwhile projects.
- Provide a pleasant and helpful social experience for all engaged in college band work and to cooperate with other musical organizations in any manner consistent with the mission of Wayne State College.
Contact Information
Jenny Langdon
3:30 p.m. every other Tuesday
Carhart Science Building
Kappa Mu Epsilon
The aim of Kappa Mu Epsilon is to further an interest in mathematics, to develop an appreciation for the beauty of it, to provide a society of recognition of students in mathematics, and to bring them together in fraternal relationship.
Contact Information
Sean Ahern
KWSC-FM is the official radio station of Wayne State College. Known on the air as "Your Music Authority, 91.9 the Cat," KWSC is a fully-equipped broadcast radio station that operates 24 hours a day during the school year. The radio station is student managed and operated, providing hands-on experience on-the-air, in audio production, planning of special events and promotions, and in leadership (with guidance from a faculty advisor). The student directors make decisions about programming, promotional activities, staff scheduling, and other management and leadership functions. They also mentor less experienced students. Student management positions include general manger, program director, production director, sports director, music director, and promotion/special events director.
The station offers a college rock format, but also has specialty shows each semester, such as Country, Oldies, Independent Music, and News/Sports/Talk programs. The students on 91.9 the Cat also broadcast a full schedule of Wayne State College home athletic events with student play-by-play announcers.
Contact Information
Mike White
KWSC-TV (KWSC Studios) is the student-run educational cable access channel for American Broadband in Wayne. Student programming is aired on Channel 6 on and streamed online. KWSC-TV has been a part of the city of Wayne's cable system since its construction in 1976. The station carries sports, news, and entertainment programming that supports the educational needs of the mass communication program and the informational needs of the campus and Wayne community.
The production side of our studios allows students to create immersive, real-world productions including commercials, public service announcements, short films, music videos, documentaries, news features, instructional videos, and other work for portfolio use and competitions. Students learn in a simulated studio environment, full of the same equipment used in the industry. They gain practical hands-on experience as they work collaboratively under the guidance of an advisor to create an expertly produced final product. From budgeting, scheduling, to project development and distribution, our students gain the experience to work in the video production industry.
Contact Information
Deb Whitt
5 p.m. on the first Monday of the month
Humanities Building, second floor lounge
Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Pi Eta is the official National Communication Honor Society, open to communication majors at Wayne State College (mass communication, speech communication, theatre). The name Lambda Pi Eta represents what Aristotle described in his Rhetoric as the three modes of persuasion: logos meaning logic; pathos relating to emotion; and ethos defined as character, credibility, and ethics. The goal of Lambda Pi Eta is to encourage outstanding academic achievement and promote the dedication to excellence in the field of communication. New members are inducted each spring. Faculty, parents, and friends are invited. All members and future members are encouraged to submit outstanding papers and present them at a state, regional, or national communication conference.
Contact Information
Monica Snowden
6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays
Meadowlark Room, Student Center
Latinos Uniting
The mission of Latinos Uniting (LU) is to promote education and diversity while creating cultural awareness and support for the Latino community.
Contact Information
Lori Nicholson
League Club
League Club joins together in friendship and team building to play the widely-known multiplayer online battle arena game (MOBA), League of Legends. All skill levels are welcome, from those who have never played to professional gamers.
Contact Information
Midge Simmons
Love Your Melon (WSC Campus Crew)
Love Your Melon is an organization whose mission is to give a beanie to every child battling cancer. The campus crews also spread awareness, promote sales, and put on events to give children beanies and a day filled with fun while going through treatment. Love Your Melon is an online store that sells hats, clothes, and accessories, and half of the profits from their sales go to childhood cancer research. Students can join the club by coming to a meeting.
More information about the organization can be found at www.loveyourmelon.com.
LuMin Center, between the Student Center and Lot 10
Lutheran Campus Ministry
The purpose of the Wayne Lutheran Campus Ministry (LuMin) is to provide opportunities to gather as a Christian community for faith formation through Bible study, worship, service events, and social functions. We journey with students as they discover and fulfill their vocation in Jesus Christ. Come join us at the LuMin Center.
Contact Information
Kris Fox
Cup of Grace, 117 E. 10th St., Wayne, NE
Lutheran Student Fellowship (Cup of Grace)
The title Lutheran Student Fellowship identifies who we are and is open to all Christians seeking closeness to God through Christ. Lutheran Student Fellowship is open to all students wanting to learn about Christianity. The organization fulfills this by providing opportunities for spiritual growth in the Word of God and for service to God and one another. Emphasis is on Bible study, a variety of social functions to enhance fellowship, and Christian service to put faith into action.
Madrigal Singers
The Madrigal Singers are a select choral ensemble at Wayne State College. The group is comprised of singers from the Concert Choir who wish to perform Renaissance music in the fall and chamber music in the spring. For nearly 50 years, the Madrigal Singers have presented an annual Elizabethan Christmasse Feast. They also perform at fairs and festivals across the upper Midwest and are included in European tours with the WSC Department of Music.
Contact Information
Mary Kuchta
Martial Arts and Defense Club
The Martial Arts and Defense club is for students that want to learn more about martial arts, and to give a taste of various styles while getting a good workout. Meetings are held weekly and styles practiced vary. The main styles covered include Taekwondo, Goju-Ryu Karate and Hapkido, along with others. Club members drill hand and foot techniques with standing bags and pads, learn forms/kata, and practice sparring along with some wrist locks, armbars, and takedowns. No experience is necessary.
Contact Information
Michael White
Humanities, Room 408
Media Club
Club for anyone who is interested in media or the creation of it.
Peterson Fine Arts, Room 20
NAfME, the National Association for Music Education, is a professional organization for future music educators. Primarily for music students, this group features a number of service and social activities designed to better prepare its members for a future in music education.
Native American Student Alliance (NASA)
NASA's mission is to involve and educate students about the Native American culture and to enhance cultural awareness and social activities of particular interest.
Contact Information
Jen Canham
Bi-monthly, TBA
The Navigators are a select group of WSC students who have demonstrated academic achievement and leadership on campus. The main mission of the Navigator team is to provide a favorable image of WSC to its many publics: prospective students, parents, high school guidance counselors, and the larger community. The Navigators are the official student representatives of the college. They host tours for prospective students and families, serve as hosts for a variety of campus events, and participate in special admission and recruiting events throughout the year.
Contact Information
Johanna Barnes
5:30 p.m. every other Thursday
Ley Theatre (Brandenburg Education Building)
NSEA Aspiring Educators
The mission of the Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) Aspiring Educators (formerly the club WSEAN) is to develop in prospective educators an understanding of the education profession, provide for a united student voice in matters affecting their profession, influence the conditions under which prospective educators are prepared, forward the aim of high quality education, and stimulate the highest ideals of professional ethics, standards, and attitudes.
Contact Information
Dr. Joseph Weixelman
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Alpha Theta is an American honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history. Our mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students and teachers together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways.
Contact Information
Laura Dendinger
4 p.m. on Tuesdays
Gardner Hall, Room 108
Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda is the collegiate division of FBLA. If you are interested in developing your leadership, communication, and teamwork sills, or if you want to meet and network with others at the local, state, or national level, then PBL is for you. PBL activities can complement your academic experience and give you an edge in your future career.
Phi Kappa Phi
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi was created in 1897 to honor excellence in all academic disciplines. Admission is by invitation and the society sets extremely high standards for membership. Phi Kappa Phi's motto is "Let the love of learning rule humanity."
Contact Information
Laura Robinett
Allyn Lueders
Philomathean President's Honorary Society
The purpose of this association is to bring together Wayne State College's most distinguished students to be the trusted keepers of tradition, instigators of thought, catalysts of student camaraderie, and strong supporters of the intellectual enterprise of Wayne State College.
Weekly, TBA
Photography Club
The photography club serves as an opportunity for students to gather and share their photographs while discussing techniques and styles to improve photography skills. Club members complete weekly photo challenges or themes that are later critiqued and displayed on the club's Facebook page. Additional opportunties to gain photography experience including holding campus and community photoshoots, and serving as photographers for the The Wayne Stater.
Contact Information
Mark Hammer
Physician Assistant Club
The purpose of this organization is to provide students in the physician assistant program or those who are interested in healthcare with additional resources and experiences to accomplish their goals. Sample activities in this club include hands-on workshops in applying casts, suturing, reading blood pressure, etc. aimed at providing a clinical experience. Club members also benefit from guest speakers in the field who share their experiences in school and on the job. Students developThe organization will provide an overview of the profession, resources for students looking for job shadowing and/or jobs as a physician assistant, resources to help students prepare for the GRE exam, and help students find and apply to professional schools that best fit them.
Contact Information
Lisa Nelson
Randy Bertolas
Pi Gamma Mu
The mission of Pi Gamma Mu is to encourage and promote excellence in the social sciences and to uphold and nurture scholarship, leadership, and service. Pi Gamma Mu serves the various social science disciplines, which seek to understand and explain human behavior and social relationships as well as their related problems and issues.
Contact Information
Patricia Arneson
Pi Omega Pi
Pi Omega Pi is a business education honorary designed to reward and encourage academic achievement, as well as to provide educational, professional, and social activities appropriate for business teachers. This group sponsors and hosts the annual Business Competition Day event on the Wayne State campus.
Contact Information
Dr. Joe Blankenau
Pi Sigma Alpha
Pi Sigma Alpha is a national honorary society that promotes and recognizes high academic achievement in the study of political science.
Contact Information
Dr. Joe Blankenau
Once a month, TBA
Connell Hall
Political Science Club
The Political Science Club raises awareness on political and campus issues through speakers, symposia, and film. The group also helps with political processes in the area (e.g. voter registration drives) and looks to identify and solve local problems.
Contact Information
Dr. Shawn Pearcy
Pre-Dental Club
Pre-Dental Club is for students pursuing careers as dentists and dental hygienists. Exploring the education and job outlooks for the dental world helps students pursuing this career.
Contact Information
Kris Fox
Pre-Physical Therapy / Pre-Occupational Therapy Club
The purpose of this organization is to provide students that are interested in or are pursuing a career in physical or occupational therapy with resources necessary to accomplish their goals. The organization will provide an overview of the physical and occupational therapy professions, resources to students looking for job shadowing hours and/or jobs as physical or occupational therapy aids, and resources to help students prepare for the GRE exam. The club also helps students find and apply to professional schools that best fit them.
Contact Information
Melanie Loggins
PRIDE (People Respecting Individuals, Diversity, and Equality)
PRIDE is a student-initiated, campus-wide effort to educate students, faculty, administrators, and staff regarding the concerns of students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. PRIDE actively hosts entertainment events and educates the campus.
Contact Information
Dan Miller
5 p.m. on Thursdays
Connell Hall Lobby
Psi Chi
Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology. The purpose is to encourage students to maintain excellence in the field of psychology. This organization co-sponsors speakers, service projects, workshops, and other events.
Contact Information
Monica Snowden
Connell Hall lobby
Psychology/Sociology Club
The purpose of the Psychology/Sociology Club is to bring together individuals through activities relating to psychology and sociology. We sponsor projects such as fundraisers, workshops, social get-togethers, and guest speakers. We are introducing awareness of the fields of psychology and sociology throughout the campus. Members have the opportunity to gain leadership experience by running for an officer position.
Contact Information
Tyler Bacon
Meadowlark Room, Student Center
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
RHA is an organization established to be the student-led governing body within the residence halls. RHA strives to make all students' experience in the residence halls enjoyable by sponsoring events on campus and hearing concerns about the halls.
Contact Information
Leigh Scruggs
5 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays
Wildcat Lanes, 1221 Lincoln St., Wayne, NE
Bowling Club (Rolling Wildcats)
Rolling Wildcats Bowling Club is an organization to foster social relationships and to compete in USBC intercollegiate bowling competitions.
- Sanctioned USBC collegiate team
- Participates in collegiate bowling tournaments throughout the area
- Practices at Wildcat Lanes in Wayne
- Competitive season runs from September-February
Contact Information
David McMahan
Practices TBA
Rugby Club
The Rugby Club (men and women) is dedicated to the purpose of promoting and educating the student body to the game of Rugby Union Football. It was established to foster the growth of rugby at all levels of play for all ages, as an amateur sport through competition at local, state, national, and international levels. Currently there are 734 colleges that play rugby. No experience is necessary to play. There is a position on the field for every type of body size and speed. Every player runs with the ball and tackles. Rugby seasons run in September/October and March/April.
Contact Information
Trisha Kolterman
Once per semester
Gardner Hall 108
Sigma Beta Delta
The mission of Sigma Beta Delta is to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management and administration, and to encourage and promote aspirations toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind. Sigma Beta Delta was established to honor students who have attained superior records in business programs in schools and colleges with regional accreditation.
Contact Information
Alan Bruflat
Sigma Delta Pi
Sigma Delta Pi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Its motto is the Greek phrase "Spanías Didagéi Proágomen" meaning "Let's go/continue forth under the teaching/guidance of the Spanish language." The society's insignia is the royal seal of Fernando and Isabel, representing Castille, León, and Aragón. Sigma Delta Pi's colors are red and gold, and its flower is the red carnation.
The purposes of Sigma Delta Pi are to:
- Honor those who attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language and in the study of the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking peoples.
- Honor those who have made the Hispanic contributions to modern culture better known in the English-speaking world.
- Encourage college and university students to acquire a greater interest in and a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture.
- Foster friendly relations and mutual respect between the nations of Hispanic speech and those of English speech.
- Serve its membership in ways that will contribute to the attainment of the goals and ideals of the society.
Contact Information
Andrew Alexander
5:30 p.m. every other Wednesday
Humanities Lounge
Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta is an international English honor society. Its central purpose is to confer distinction upon outstanding students of English at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Contact Information
Greg Vander Weil
SkillsUSA is committed to all technical trade skills, to assist local members in their growth and development, to create enthusiasm and a sincere interest in and esteem for trade, industrial, technical, and health occupations. The SkillsUSA programs include local, regional, state, and national competitions. During the annual national-level SkillsUSA Championships, students compete in hands-on skill and leadership contests.
Contact Information
Shawn Smith
Soccer Club (Men's)
The Men's Soccer Club is dedicated to promoting, developing, and educating the student body in the game of soccer. The club is open to all skill levels of players who want to participate in a healthy and fun environment with like-minded peers. The club is the newest member of the KMSL club soccer league, with the season running August through October and more friendlies in March and April.
Contact Information
Patricia Arneson
First Thursday of the month
Gardner Hall, Room 108
Society for Human Resource Management
The student chapter is affiliated with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest professional human resource membership organization devoted to advancing the practice of human resource management. SRHM is designed to promote professional growth among students interested in human resources. It uses events, practical activities, guest speakers, industry tours, and other projects that allow students to learn more about the field of human resource management while building relationships with local professionals and other students.
Contact Information
Lidice Aleman
2 p.m. on Tuesdays
Humanities Lounge
Spanish Club
Spanish Club welcomes all students interested in Spanish language or Hispanic cultures, whether enrolled in Spanish classes or not. Our activities include celebration of holidays, cooking, dancing, music, movies, Spanish conversation, and other cultural events.
Contact Information
Jeff Meyer
Rice Auditorium, Room 006
SPORTS Club
SPORTS (Students Pursuing Occupations Related To Sports) is a club open to all students with a major or minor in sport management. We work to help Wayne State College students and the people in the Wayne community. The club participates in fundraisers to help those in the community, such as No Shave November and Haven House Thanksgiving. The SPORTS Club also helps put on the annual WSC volleyball Blackout Night. This club is a great way for students to meet others in their department and support Wayne State College and the Wayne community. It even offers great resume-building opportunities.
Contact Information
Pammy Levinson
5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
Cottonwood Room, Student Center
SAB (Student Activities Board)
Student Activities Board (SAB) is the primary campus programming board for WSC and consists of students who plan and administer co-curricular activities throughout the school year. We expose students to new and innovative ideas while providing an opportunity to meet new people and spend time with friends.
Contact Information
Dr. Muffin Morris
Twice monthly, TBA
Student Athletic Advisory Committee
The WSC Student Athletic Advisory Committee is sponsored by the NCAA. The SAAC was created as a vehicle for student-athletes to communicate with the Athletics Department, providing them with feedback on department policies and procedures, while also providing the Athletics Department a means to distribute information to student-athletes. The SAAC also helps solicit student-athlete responses to proposed NCAA legislation and offers suggestions to proposed NCAA legislation. The group meets twice a month to discuss and evaluate current issues and topics in intercollegiate athletics and address any needs or concerns of student-athletes. Members of the SAAC also benefit from skills learned while holding leadership roles and organizing community service efforts with all WSC athletic teams.
Contact Information
Jean Dorcey
5:30 p.m., every other Monday
Bluestem Room, Student Center
Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
The Student Council for Exceptional Children is an organization for all students seeking a teaching endorsement. The goal of the organization is to promote high quality education for individuals with exceptionalities and encourage positive inclusive practices within and outside of the classroom.
Contact Information
C.D. Douglas
7 p.m. on Sundays
Elkhorn Room
Student Senate
Elected members represent the student body to provide a form of government giving students a forum for expression of views, interests, and protection of student rights, and to support student activities on behalf of students at Wayne State College.
The student body government supervises student activities by:
- Providing a forum for the expression of student views.
- Improving student cultural and social welfare.
- Developing better educational standards, facilities, and teaching methods.
- Fostering the recognition of the rights and responsibilities of students to school and community.
To be eligible for the office of Student Senator you must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Enrolled for at least 12 hours at Wayne State College.
- Completed 12 hours at Wayne State College at the beginning of your term of office.
- Carry a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above.
- Must not be on disciplinary probation.
- Pursuing a Senator position for the academic department in which you have a declared major. (For example, an individual majoring in Chemistry would be pursuing a position within the Physical Sciences & Mathematics department).
- Gather signatures from the department or constituency you are representing.
- Attend at least two Student Senate meetings the semester prior to taking position.
- Sign the disclaimer stating you have read and agree to the "Election Rules and Regulations" handbook.
Contact Information
Josh Calkin
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is a wind band that meets once a week and performs two concerts each semester. This ensemble performs a variety of literature that includes both contemporary and traditional band music. The Symphonic Band also serves as a lab for instrumental conducting students in the fall.
Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE)
Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) is a local chapter of an international fraternity of undergraduate men. Tau Kappa Epsilon aspires to become the leading college fraternity with a focused mission on building better men who, in turn, will build a better world. The chapter provides social and cultural activities, campus and community services, and leadership opportunities in the campus community. New members have full privileges upon joining. There is no "pledge" period, and hazing is forbidden. TKE is Wayne State's oldest fraternity and is part of the largest fraternity in the world.
Contact Information
Student Activities Office
Tau Upsilon Alpha
The Tau Upsilon Alpha Honor Society is a program of the National Organization of Human Services. The purposes of Tau Upsilon Alpha are to honor academic excellence; to foster lifelong learning, leadership, and development; and to promote excellence in service to humanity. The benefits of TUA include lifetime membership with a certificate, a membership pin, the option to purchase cords for graduation, scholarship opportunities, and participation in an initiation ceremony and other activities of the local chapter.
Contact Information
Chuck Potosnyak
TRIO Lab in the Student Center
Theta Eta Sigma
Chi Alpha Epsilon is a national honor society for students enrolled in TRIO Student Support Services. Our mission is to promote high academic standards, foster increased communication among members, and honor academic excellence. There are currently more than 100 chapters of Chi Alpha Epsilon across the country. Membership in the society provides students with a strong support system, the opportunity to engage in academic leadership, and a source of professional networking throughout their careers.
Contact Information
Kara Woehler
Theta Phi Alpha
Theta Phi Alpha is a national sorority. Our mission is to create close comradeship, to advance educational, social, and philanthropic interests and leadership training; to encourage spiritual development and adherence to the highest moral standards; and to promote lifelong bonds of friendship. The Wayne Alpha Pi chapter was founded in spring of 1985 and promotes academics, service, social activities, leadership, friendship, and sisterhood.
Contact Information
Kara Woehler
TRIO Peer Mentors
TRIO peer mentors are students who are active in the TRIO Student Support Services program. Peer mentors are students who have successfully balanced their academic and social lives and are willing to share their experiences with a new student. They are willing to help you stay motivated and focused. The peer mentor meets with two to three incoming students, called First Year Partners, on an ongoing basis to provide support, encouragement, and information.
Contact Information
Tim Garvin
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE)
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) is the International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines. Wayne State College is home to the area chapter of this prestigious organization. For additional information, please contact the CTIS Department in Gardner Hall Room 206.
Contact Information
Mary Elliott
5:15 p.m. on Thursdays
Gardner Hall 214
Vogue Fashion Association
A club organized to provide opportunities for networking with students and professionals that have an interest in fashion. Focus of activities includes exposure to new trends, social interaction with others in the fashion world, and on the professional development and transition from college to career.
Volleyball Club (Men's)
The WSC Men's Volleyball Club is the newest club sport, starting its first competitive season in January 2019. The club is a member of the NCVF (National Collegiate Volleyball Federation, Inc.), competing at the Division II level. The competitive season for men's club volleyball runs from January-April.
Contact Information
Liz Viall
Wayne Stater
The Wayne Stater has served the college as its campus newspaper since 1911. The weekly newspaper provides a learning laboratory for journalism students as well as a local news source for the college and larger community. The Wayne Stater is also online at thewaynestater.com.
Staff members of The Wayne Stater are given opportunities to travel to regional and national conferences. We have attended the largest college journalism conference in the world, hosted by the College Media Advisors, in such cities as St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. Students are rewarded with these opportunities for serving on The Wayne Stater staff in various editorial capacities: editor-in-chief, news, sports, lifestyle, online, or opinion page editor. There are also positions available as copy editors, graphic designers, and advertising salespersons.
Contact Information
Teresa Morales
Wild for Life
The Wild For Life group aims to establish an active pro-life culture among students by promoting the right to all life.
Contact Information
David Bohnert
Wildcat Marching Band
The Wildcat Marching Band is one of the largest and most visible organizations on the WSC campus. Comprised of students from nearly every major, the Wildcat band is the perfect avenue for making friends and building connections while having a blast making music. Members of the marching band represent WSC at a variety of events in the region, including home football games, high school marching contests, and parades. Every member of the band receives a stipend for participation and is dedicated to performances with maximum energy and excitement. The band takes pride in its long tradition of excellence.
Contact Information
Dr. Allyn Lueders
3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays
Humanities, Room 308
Wildcat PR (PRSSA)
Wildcat PR - Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the leading professional organization for students interested in the fields of public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, and graphic design. We seek to advance young professionals by providing opportunities for real-world, hands-on experience for those on campus and in the community. We advocate for rigorous academic standards for public relations education and the highest ethical principles and diversity in the profession. We provide members opportunities to become acquainted not only with their peers but with professional practitioners as well. All are welcome and encouraged to join.
Contact Information
Brandon Ziska
Wildcat Wheels
Wildcat Wheels is a free taxi service available for Wayne State College students on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. during regularly scheduled class weeks. WSC students work as dispatchers and help in the promotion of the service.
Contact Information
Mark Hammer
Every other Monday
Carhart Science Building
Wildlife Society
We are the WSC student chapter of the Wildlife Society. We volunteer with conservation projects, environmental education, and help students meet professionals. We also promote outdoor recreation such as fishing, camping, and hunting.
Contact Information
Dr. David Bohnert
Wind Ensemble
The Wayne State College Wind Ensemble is the college's premiere concert band. Comprised of the most select wind players from the campus, the Wind Ensemble is dedicated to performing quality literature from the standard repertoire as well as exploring contemporary literature for band.
The Wind Ensemble performs at least four campus concerts each year and for special events in the region. Annual touring has taken this ensemble to destinations such as Scotland, England, Chicago, Ireland, Austria, and Italy. The WSC Wind Ensemble has established itself as one of the premiere instrumental groups in Northeast Nebraska and is a vital part of the community.
Women's Choir
The WSC Women's Choir is open to all students regardless of major, without audition. To participate, one's full voice must lie naturally in the treble clef. Objectives of the ensemble include, but are not limited to 1) healthy vocal technique, 2) tonal memory and audiation (hearing) skills, 3) music reading skills, and 4) a sense of community within a positive social climate. The choir performs music of many cultures and times, sometimes ranging from medieval to modern.
Contact Information
Greg Vander Weil
Practices TBA
Wrestling Club
We provide the opportunity for any WSC student to participate in club wrestling and organized competitions at the local and national levels.
- Member of the NCWA (National College Wrestling Association)
- Competitive season runs from November-March
- Regular competitions at national and conference tournaments
Contact Information
Stephanie Marcellus
Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club provides students with a postive environment for self-expression and to give and receive feedback on their writing. We like to share our word creations, host fun events, and talk about silly things.
WSC Ambassadors
Wayne State Ambassadors are volunteers, represent the best aspects of the college, and serve as role models for all new WSC students. Campus activities like Welcome Weekend and New Student Orientation rely heavily on the experience and enthusiasm of WSC Ambassadors to guide the newest members of the Wildcat family. Ambassadors attend team leader/ambassador training to become knowledgeable about WSC's past and present and learn the policies and practices of the college. You'll provide assistance to new students and report any retention concerns to Welcome Weekend or NSO staff. This is a great way to show your WSC pride and be a role model for your peers at the same time!
Contact Information
Laura Dendinger
WSC Green Team
We are a group of WSC students dedicated to making the college more environmentally friendly and the students more envionmentally aware.
Contact Information
Darius Agoumba
Second and fourth Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
Cottonwood Room in the Student Center
WSC Rotaract
Wayne State College Rotaract is a service organization dedicated to helping others-locally and internationally. It is the student version of the Rotary International Club. The Rotaract club helps its members to become good citizens of the world. At WSC it allows students to get together to plan and execute activities as well as projects that benefit the college and the town.
Some activities we are involved in are:
- conducting highway clean-up each semester
- coordinating LifeServe blood drives on campus twice a semester
- holding a major fundraiser each year
- making holiday cards for Careage Care Center for each holiday
- helping with card stamping at The Oaks once a month
- hosting Grocery Bingo each spring semester
- helping with the Wayne Rotary Potato Bake
- helping with WSC Homecoming royalty voting
- volunteering at Mercy Meals
Come to a meeting and see what we're all about. New members are always welcome!
Contact Information
Mary Ettel
6:30 p.m. on Thursdays
Yarn Club
The Yarn Club is for any individual who likes to share their creations with other members.
Contact Information
Lindsay McLaughlin
7 p.m. on Mondays
Meadowlark Room, Student Center
Zeta Tau Omega
Zeta Tau Omega Sorority is a local sorority founded in 1999. The sorority is dedicated to serving Wayne State College and the community through programs aimed at promoting service and strengthening character while building friendship and sisterhood. We have a special commitment to elevate the level of Greek life on campus. Zeta Tau Omega does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual preference, age, or ethnicity.


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TC Facilities Management (TCFM) had been using Workbooks to manage their CRM for more than four years, with demonstrable success. But with a big business pitch coming up, worth £10-15m, Marketing Manager, Fiona Ellingham, knew they needed an edge.
"We were already using Workbooks to manage our CRM and for our helpdesk, and it had transformed the way we could serve our customers. So we knew what it could do. But we were also aware that it could do a lot more. We'd started to use it for lead generation too, helping to deliver warm leads from specific sectors.
"This helped us to first identify and then win our latest large-scale business pitch to a major financial sector customer. Workbooks' reporting dashboards mean we can see which companies have been engaging with our website and which areas they've been most engaged with. We can also see which sectors are most engaged and target our marketing activity accordingly. So by the time we initiate a call, we already know a lot about a potential customer's requirements and interests."
When the pitch process began in earnest, Workbooks had more facilities to offer.
Resource Mapping
Fiona Ellingham explains: "We used Workbooks' mapping module extensively. The customer we were pitching to has more than 600 branches around the country, so we were able to put them into the system, and match that with the geolocations of our own resources to work out potential costs and identify any areas where we might need to increase our presence. We were also able to be more strategic about which sites we should focus on. And when one of the customer's teams asked us for a map of the confirmed sites, we were able to send it to them straight away."
Comms Management And Tracking
"When we won the contract in October 2018, we used Workbooks' automated email facility to send out a range of internal comms, including video, to spread the good news. This led to a three times higher click rate than we'd been getting previously and helped to create a sense of celebration and excitement in the business.
"Then we were able to do an easy inventory of our workers' payment details, right-to-work arrangements etc so that we could optimise our resources in preparation for a dramatic upsurge in our workload.
"We've also used Workbooks to track and report on our work for the British Heart Foundation. We committed to raise £5,000 a year for them – and we're already 50% over that target."
Real-Time Helpdesk Support
"Workbooks has allowed us to expand our helpdesk offering and create a service that's completely aligned to the needs of our customers. After first trialling the system a couple of years ago, we were impressed at how it was able to log issues and provide real-time information to help staff be more efficient. The beauty with the workbooks system is that it can be configured to our precise business needs rather than having to fit our process around what the system can do.
"Having met with both our new customer as well as listening to the needs of the team, we've configured the system to provide the TCFM Customer Support desk with everything on one screen. This includes any ongoing activities as well as being able to see the history of the case, all in one place. The system's been so successful we've now rolled it out across all our customers and used it for our recently relaunched IT helpdesk too."
General efficiencies engendered by Workbooks, including identifying new leads and targeting their needs, helped TCFM distinguish themselves when pitching to their latest major customer. Specific efficiencies focused on the requirements for the customer such as mapping resources to the customer's hundreds of sites around the country helped TCFM win the pitch. In addition, Workbooks has transformed their helpdesk service, greatly improving their offering to customers, and continues to assist with lead generation and CRM.
"Workbooks has already transformed our business over the last few years and we're still exploring new things to do with it," concludes Fiona Ellingham. "I foresee us continuing to grow with the help of Workbooks, steadily improving our CRM, HR, lead generation and service offerings. Workbooks is an enabler, and one we intend to use fully to help us make the right business decisions."


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Does anyone else have the issue where they completely can't stand tastes or flavors that linger more than say 20 minutes after you've finished eating?
So while I really love the taste of garlic and onions and spicy curry powder, I've been noticing that the more I can feel a flavor linger, the more likely I am to purge or feel the need to restrict later. It just generally makes me really uncomfortable. I guess it's kind of related to the whole 'hating feeling full' thing in that aftertaste just keeps reminding me that I ate.
I'm trying to be a little more recovery-minded now, so I'm planning on cutting back on the intense amount of spices I pour over all my foods and see if that helps any with my extreme mental/physical discomfort after eating.
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Can't stand lingering tastes?Twenty-one. Diagnosis: Anorexia nervosa, then Bulimia nervosa.
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I'm the same- and it triggers me to eat other things to try and remove the taste (if I can't get it to go away by brushing my teeth) which makes me feel like purging even more.
I have to brush my teeth or chew on gum immediately after eating. I hate the after taste of food. I never thought about the after taste of food can lead into a binge, very insightful.I did not like to be touched, but it was a strange dislike. I did not like to be touched because I craved it too much. I wanted to be held very tight so I would not break. Even now, when people lean down to touch me, or hug me, or put a hand on my shoulder, I hold my breath. I turn my face. I want to cry. Marya Hornbacher
yes!! Garlic and onions...I have to brush and mouthwash like all damn day to get the taste out.
That and coffee, which may seem odd to some people. It just makes my breath smell and the aftertaste is like garbage.
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Today kicks off the start of the iTunes music festival.The iTunes Festival is an annual, month-long music festival and concert series which takes place in September at The Roundhouse art centre in London. Sponsored by Apple Inc., it was first held in 2007. Tickets are given away free to iTunes users and fans in the UK through prize-draw competitions. Applications for tickets can be submitted both in the iTunes Store and official app. Performances are also streamed live for free and available to view afterwards for a limited time on iTunes, Apple TV and via the app.If you like me, you want to check out the whole lineup and pick the days your favorite artist are going on. I put together a list of the artist that I'm looking forward too.
Sir Elton John, can I have the glasses? I like them. I wouldn't wear them tho. I just want them. His day is the 12th of the month. It's the best day out of them all. I hope he opens up with "Tiny Dancer" then goes into a little "Candle In The Wind" follow that up with "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues". We would be here all day if I keep going. Just know that he will be bring down the house.
Janelle Monae (14th)
John Lengend (28th)
Not only is Hayley Williams a lover of Sanquon, she is also in a band. Maybe you heard of them, Paramore ? They take the stage on the 4th.
Kendrick Lamar(19th)
Robin Thicke(24th)
Kings Of Leon(11th)
You ever wonder what it would sound like it a model was to rap? Well that's Iggy Azalea. An rapping model, kinda. I first heard about her on youtube. She would be in something tight and rapping with this heavy battle voice. She wasn't just all looks, she could rap. She blew up off her song "Pussy" and from there she got a modeling job with Levi's. Pretty good, huh? She hits the
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Lady Gaga (1st)
Justin Timberlake (29th)
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Finally, a solution to the pick-a-pal problem
So, what's to be done about it?
Over the past year, I've bellyached a lot about Texas's pick-a-pal grand jury system. How it lets elected judges pick pals who pick other pals to make life-altering decisions in the criminal justice system.
How it's no longer the buffer between the citizen and the government that our forefathers intended, but a system skewed toward law-enforcement-friendly elites.
How, in one case, it let an active-duty Houston police officer oversee an investigation into his own colleague's murder and then bully an alibi witness into changing her story.
How even the U.S. Supreme Court has said pick-a-pal is ripe for abuse.
Yep, it's a problem.
Earlier this week, veteran state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, offered a solution.
Whitmire, spurred by the Chronicle's coverage of the flawed system, pre-filed a bill for the upcoming legislative session in January to ban pick-a-pal and require Texas grand juries to be chosen the same way we select trial juries - randomly.
"We just need to remove any perception that politics, favoritism or patronage plays a role in it. It's too important," said Whitmire, who chairs the Senate criminal justice committee.
It's not a novel concept. Congress banned pick-a-pal in federal courts in 1968. Every state except Texas has followed suit, with the limited exception of California, which uses pick-a-pal only in smaller counties for high-profile cases. Whitmire says he doesn't yet have Republican support for the bill, but he's "guardedly optimistic" it will win bipartisan backing.
Republican Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson, for one, has said she'd switch to the random system if she were still a judge. And some local judges, including Republicans Ryan Patrick, Marc Carter, Denise Collins and Brock Thomas, have sought out alternatives to pick-a-pal. Some even schlep over to the regular trial jury room and try to recruit folks for service.
Humor me, skeptics
But really, this issue isn't about politics. It's about fairness.
For you skeptics who still aren't convinced, humor me for a moment. Pretend that we're talking about the rights of ordinary American taxpayers. Imagine the Internal Revenue Service let a citizen panel decide who would be audited, and the ruling party in Washington, currently the Democrats, kept stocking that panel with ACORN activists, MSNBC staffers and Michael Moore devotees.
Those accused of crimes in Texas face the same kind of bias. And a small group of bad cops and unscrupulous prosecutors enjoy a stacked deck. Consider this: the status quo led to Harris County grand jurors clearing every single Houston police officer accused in shootings for nearly a decade – 288 of them in a row, as my colleague James Pinkerton reported last year.
Of course, the pick-a-pal system has its defenders, and there are valid concerns about a random system. Grand jury service can be onerous and time-consuming on many working people, and prosecutors argue it would be hard to find enough randomly selected citizens willing to serve. Harris County grand juries, for instance, serve several hours twice a week for three months.
'No way around' the burden
But federal courts have made it work since the '60s.
"It's a burden. But that's our system. There's no way around it," says Philip Hilder, a former federal prosecutor for nearly seven years, focused on organized crime and drugs. He said federal juries can meet up to 18 months, often for one week per month, possibly several hours per day.
Because of the hours, those grand jurors skewed older, just like they do in the state system, Hilder said, but in terms of race, religion and occupation, federal juries seemed to represent a cross-section of society, as the law requires.
He saw everybody from construction workers to small business owners. He doesn't recall ever seeing a police officer.
"I'm not saying that the federal system is perfect," Hilder said. "But I do think it's a vast improvement to how the county operates."
Not fond of mimicking the feds? Fine. Texas has its own examples. In Bexar County, judges have been using the random system for 15-20 years, as the law allows, according to longtime Judge Pat Priest, who now serves in an unelected, visiting role.
Priest recalls that some judges switched out of a sense of fairness: "It seemed like it would remove all questions about whether the grand jury was assembled properly if we did it this other way."
Today, according to state District Judge Sid Harle, Bexar County judges are given a choice between random or pick-a-pal, also known as the commissioner system. Everyone chooses random, Harle says, in part, because it's just easier.
Common sense
Rather than the judge being responsible for picking grand juries, it's the district clerk's office, which summons grand jurors like it does trial jurors, from voter rolls and a driver's license database.
Then it's the judge's job to sell the experience.
"You're going to learn a lot about the community. You're going to learn about crime," Harle tells people, often adding, "if you don't enjoy this process and find it interesting, after it's all over with, you can come and cuss me out."
He says nearly everyone enjoys the experience, including those who didn't want to be there in the first place.
Of course, there are those who resist change. Harris County's most senior felony court judge, Michael McSpadden, was quoted in the Chronicle last year saying people chosen through random selection may not be intelligent enough to serve on a grand jury.
But the American judicial system depends on the common sense of regular folks.
"IQ doesn't equate to common sense," says Hilder, the former federal prosecutor. "You have people of high intellect and they may have no common sense. And you have someone who's not educated and they have a lot of common sense. That's the beauty of the system."


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The Crude Oil Market Could Be Full of Surprises
"A stealth bull market in crude is underway… and it probably has a lot more to go."
This is the exact prediction I made in a recent issue of our monthly newsletter, Oxford Resource Explorer… and I'm sticking with it.
Admittedly, that's a "crazy" forecast. Most analysts in the energy sector are expecting the oil price to tread water at best. But I think these analysts may be underestimating the strength of the global demand for crude oil.
Around the world, demand for oil during the last 12 months has been surprisingly strong. Not only has it outstripped supply by an average of 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), but in February, the number swelled to more than 2 million bpd!
During that month, global demand for crude oil and other liquid fuels totaled nearly 101 million bpd, whereas supply fell short of 99 million bpd.
Here in the U.S., an identical trend is unfolding. Demand is so strong that crude oil inventories have been falling sharply for months. According to data from the Department of Energy, the nation's crude inventory has dropped 20% year over year…
The trend is very clear. And yet most experts distrust the strength of this trend. So they continually underestimate demand and overestimate supply.
The chart below tells the tale. During the last 12 months, the global production of crude oil has consistently fallen short of the Department of Energy's forecasts. On the other side of the ledger, global demand for crude has consistently exceeded those forecasts…
This robust demand is unlikely to slacken anytime soon. Global economic growth is humming along nicely… as is U.S. economic growth. And the pooh-bahs at the Federal Reserve expect the good times to continue.
According to comments released last week, the Fed governors believe the "tax changes enacted late last year and the recent federal budget agreement, taken together, [will] provide a significant boost to output over the next few years."
Therefore, assuming global economic conditions remain buoyant, crude oil demand should continue to rise. But the supply side of the oil market is what seems to concern most analysts.
As a group, they remain of the belief that the "world is awash in crude oil."
Maybe. But most major oil companies have been underinvesting for the last several years. So they may not be able to ramp up oil production as quickly as they could in times past.
The chart below shows that the combined capital spending of Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX), along with Norway's Statoil (NYSE: STO), France's Total (NYSE: TOT) and Holland's Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS.A), has tumbled from $160 billion per year in 2014 to less than half that amount last year…
This very low level of investment in future oil production is an industrywide phenomenon. It suggests that future oil supplies may not be as readily available as many folks believe they will be.
The electric vehicle revolution is another variable that some analysts believe will boost supplies of crude oil.
After all, more than half of every barrel of oil becomes fuel for internal combustion engine vehicles. So it makes sense that EVs would reduce net demand for crude. But that's not a 2018 story… or even a 2019 or 2020 story.
Demand for oil from the auto sector will rise much higher first, before sliding lower eventually. And that's another big reason why the price of oil will likely rise much higher, before drifting lower at some distant point in the future.
Lastly, let's keep in mind that "supply shocks" are also possible. Venezuela's economic crisis is causing the near-collapse of its oil industry – putting more than 1 million bpd at risk.
Then there are the kerfuffles with Russia and Iran. Our government just slapped sanctions on Russia and ordered U.S. divestment from various Russian companies, including Gazprom – one of Russia's largest oil companies.
Could these sanctions lead to a reduced flow of oil from Russia? Perhaps.
We could see a similar outcome in Iran if President Trump follows through on his threats to reintroduce sanctions on the nation's oil production.
The head of oil market research at Société Générale believes the reintroduction of sanctions against Iran would curb the country's oil exports by about half a million bpd.
A half-million barrels here, a half-million barrels there… and pretty soon you've got a full-blown supply shock. I am not predicting these shocks will occur; I'm merely pointing out the possibility that they might.
The oil market possesses plenty of potential to deliver upside surprises. So don't be surprised if the price tag on oil hits triple digits during the year ahead.
Good investing,