Due to inclement weather, Doane University's Crete campus will be CLOSED on Wednesday, February 20. All classes and activites on the Crete campus have been canceled.
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Tosh Utsumi '68
Why I Chose Doane: I arrived at Doane as a shy kid. Doane allowed and encouraged my intellectual and social development by providing friendly, knowledgeable staff and an accepting student environment. The support built my confidence and became the basis for implementing the latest technical trends into my successful family business. |
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Wayne Fowler '66
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Judy Fishel Fowler '68
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Burrell Williams '71 Why I Chose Doane: |
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Bettie Carson Williams '72 Why I Chose Doane: |
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Doug Whitman '73 Why I Chose Doane: |
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Ed Boehle '77 Why I Chose Doane: |
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Mary Olsen Steiner '80
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Jeanne Pashalek '85, '10A Secretary
Why I Chose Doane: When I chose Doane as a freshman I was interested because of its size, and I knew some of my high school classmates were going there. Steve Rasmussen was a factor in that decision with his recruiting skills. As far as my Master's degree, it was a no brainer. I have always felt a great deal of loyalty to Doane from my undergraduate experiences and wasn't interested in looking at other options. I was confident in my choice after reviewing the program and knew I would get a fulfilling and rewarding education. I was not let down. It was a life changing experience. |
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Kim Zimmerman '97 Why I Chose Doane: |
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Tica Perri '98 Why I Chose Doane: I went to Doane because of Dan Kunzman. He recruited me at Camp LaForet where there were many other Doane alumni that participated as beloved counselors. He knew it was a way better fit for me that NYU, where I desperately wanted to attend. In the end, we all (my parents & I) knew that Doane was going to be a better fit. My Mom cried and cried when she left me there, and Dan reassured her I was going to be fine. I was fine, and I loved my time there. Still not over it. |
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John Schwartz '02, '05E, '08E
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Laura Forster Schwartz '03
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Justin Kozisek '04
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Zach Blackman '09 Why I Chose Doane: Coming from a small high school, Doane's class size and social environment appealed to me. I was looking to remain involved with extra-curricular activities and Doane provided me with many opportunities through forensics, band, choir, and Greek groups. When visiting Doane, I fell in love with the beautiful campus and knew it was right for me. |
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Jason Orton '11L
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Matt Fuller '12L Why I Chose Doane: After attending a larger college in Nebraska, I quickly learned the value and importance of my education but, more importantly, the importance of the relationships I would build during my college career and how quintessential they would be in my professional life. I ultimately chose Doane due to smaller class sizes and higher faculty engagement thus, providing higher one-on-one curriculum focus with my professors; what Doane offered was far more detailed and hands on than other Colleges and Universities. Many of the great relationships I have formed professionally have been as a direct result of my classmates, Doane’s plethora of opportunities and the faculty relationships I formed! |
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Mariana Garcia '13L
Why I Chose Doane: I chose Doane because it gave me the flexibility I needed in order to work full-time and still graduate within four years with my bachelors degree. I was so happy with my experience that I decided to continue my education and get my masters degree through Doane as well and finished in less than three years. The classes are small so you get the attention you need that bigger schools can’t give you. Lastly, the adjunct professors at the College of Professional Studies have real-life experience in the fields they teach, giving you true insight in what you’re learning. |
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Tonya O'Neel '13LVice-President Why I Chose Doane: I chose to continue my education at the Doane-Lincoln campus because it allowed me to continue working full-time and applied previously earned credits. The accelerated program for non-traditional students enabled me to complete two courses in an eight week period of time and the flex terms were awesome! Not only did I gain a great education from Doane University, but the connections and friendships I made over the years have been priceless. |