There’s always a lot happening in the Doane community — more than typically can fit into a few long articles or enewsletter blurbs. To catch you up on even more on-campus events, student successes, faculty and staff achievements and alumni accomplishments, we’re publishing more short-form content each month as a way for readers to see more of what makes Doane amazing.

Get caught up on what our Tigers did this June:

  • Doane's Master of Arts in Counseling program participates in Pride
  • Agribusiness brings Doane community and community partners together with networking event
  • Take a walk on campus with Mike Hatfield and Dr. Roger Hughes for Halftime with Hughes
  • Summer Splashes celebrate Doane employees
  • Bryan Dutcher ’08 inducted to football hall of fame

Master of Arts in Counseling faculty and students participate in Pride

Dr. Courtney East and MAC student Chelsea Koehn pose in the program's booth at the Star City Pride Festival on Friday, June 9.
Dr. Courtney East, director of the MAC program and assistant professor, stands with student Chelsea Koehn in the program's booth at Star City Pride in Lincoln, Nebraska. Humidity, heat and possible storms didn't stop attendees, including a dozen or so Doane students, faculty and alumni, from attending the first day of the city's Pride festivities on Friday, June 9.

Doane’s Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) faculty and students set up a booth at Lincoln’s Star City Pride Festival on June 9-10, meeting faculty, employees, students and alumni who attended the event and sharing swag and information about the degree program with all who came by.

“The MAC Program is honored to have been a part of the Star City Pride Festival this year,” said Dr. Courtney East, she/her, director of the MAC program and assistant professor. “Not only was it important for our students to engage in the community in a meaningful way, but it was equally critical for us to show up and represent the profession to the LGBTQIA+ communities, as well. The opportunity to have mental health counseling representation at a community Pride event to celebrate queer joy and existence is a special privilege and we hope to join again next year.”

The MAC program also hosted a seminar on “Creating a Gender-Affirming Community” the next week on Friday, June 16. The free event was open to the Doane community and led by Dr. Mickey White, he/him, assistant professor at East Tennessee State University. He shared research and best practices, and opened conversations on enhancing inclusive language and interactions to support transgender and non-binary students, faculty, staff and community members.

Doane faculty and staff pose with Dr. Mickey White (right) after he spoke on "Creating a Gender-Affirming Community" to students and Doane employees.
Doane faculty and staff gather with Dr. Mickey White (left) for a photo following the event, held at Southeast Community College's Jack J. Huck Continuing Education Center.

Community members, alumni meet for Agribusiness networking event

Pete Poppert, chair of the Agribusiness Department and assistant professor of practice in agribusiness, smiles during a conversation with attendees at networking and wine tasting event held by the department on Thursday, June 15.
Pete Poppert, chair of the Agribusiness Department and assistant professor of practice in agribusiness, smiles during a conversation with attendees at networking and wine tasting event held by the department on Thursday, June 15.

See more images from the event on Doane's PhotoShelter.

Halftime with Hughes

Mike Hatfield, manager of grounds and facilities, sits across from President Roger Hughes on a bench in front of Merrill Tower on Doane's Crete campus.

Doane President Dr. Roger Hughes meets with Manager of Grounds and Fleet Services, Mike Hatfield, to learn about Doane's arboretum and what it takes to maintain one of Nebraska's most beautiful campuses.

View the full video on YouTube.

Summer Splashes held for Doane employees in Crete, Lincoln

Anne Ziola speaks with Doane employees crowded around round cocktail tables on the patio of the Fred Brown Center. The image is looking over the patio from the third floor of FBC.
Anne Ziola ’04 ’10A, director of human resources, speaks with employees gathered on the patio of the Fred Brown Center in Lincoln on the afternoon of Thursday, June 15.

Doane's Human Resources and Alumni offices held two Summer Splash events — one Wednesday, June 14 on Bastian Plaza in Crete and one Thursday, June 15 on the patio outside Lincoln's Fred Brown Center. Both events gave employees time to step away from work and connect with colleagues, and sample a few tasty treats from Rosari's Kitchen and The Margarita Man. Photos from the events can be viewed on Flickr.

Bryan Dutcher ’08 named to Eight-Man Hall of Fame Class of 2023

While at Doane, Bryan Dutcher ’08 played football and baseball. But before ever stepping onto Al Papik Field, he was known for his talent as the starting quarterback at Greeley-Wolbach High School in central Nebraska. Dutcher is now a teacher and coach himself, at Platteview High School. He was recognized this June by the Nebraska Eight-Man Football Coaches Association (NEMFCA), inducted into the organization’s Eight-Man Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

Read the full story from sportswriter Bobby Mills in the McCook Gazette. 

Additionally, the NEMFCA held the Sertoma Eight-Man All-Stars game on June 17 in Hastings, which featured three future Tiger football players: Trevor Bolton from Cross County High School, Keegan Schuler from Hitchcock County High School and Drew Beeson from Clarkson-Leigh High School, all class of 2027.