Alumni

History and Mission

NAA History

Peru State College alumni have been a very important part of the school’s success since its founding over 150 years ago. In fact, Peru State is the outstanding institution it is today in no small part because of the commitment, loyalty and support shown by our alumni. In 2002, the National Alumni Association Board of Directors was formed to formally unite alumni and coordinate efforts for involvement.

NAA Mission

To promote the unique legacy of Peru State College through lifelong involvement.

Strategic Initiatives:

• Information Services
  Provide support for the Alumni Association and College programming and fund raising efforts for the Association by maintaining information about alumni and friends, as well as corporations and business organizations.
• Member Services
  Create value for members, continually increase involvement, and operate profitable and unique affinity programs.
• Programs
  Identify and incorporate programs which build and maintain relationship that link Peru State College alumni with the College.
• Communications
  Serve as a link between alumni, friends and the College by supporting and promoting Association programs. Establish effective two-way communication with alumni and friends.

Alumni Association: Board of Directors

The National Alumni Association was formed in 2002 as a way to unite former Peru State students. It is made up of alumni who represent each decade of Peru State graduates beginning with the 1950s. Board members include outstanding individuals and couples who have shown a real commitment to the College through involvement in College activities and alumni support.

Throughout the years the NAA Board has sponsored several on- and off-campus events as a way for alumni to become more actively involved with Peru State. Look for more exciting events from your association in upcoming months.

NAA Board Members

Branden Bender ('95) - Nebraska City, NE
Dan  Cotton ('76) - Peru, NE
Mark Czapla ('87) - Secretary/Treasurer, Unadilla, NE
Rich Daly ('68) - Lincoln, NE
Elton ('88, '16) - Vice Chair and Connie (Sims, '87) Edmond - Lincoln, NE
Carlos Harrison ('51) - Shenandoah, IA
Mary Lu (Hicks) McCoy ('68) - Omaha, NE
Chuck ('69) and Alice (Massoth, '69) Mizerski - Lincoln, NE
Tyler Nutsch ('13) - La Vista, NE
Mark Shively ('79, '93) - Omaha, NE
Fritz ('74) and Char (Lutz, '74) Stehlik - Omaha, NE
Kim ('90) - Chair and Kris (Kubert, '94) Vrtiska - Falls City, NE
Ivan Wineglass ('94) - Bellevue, NE

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award is conferred upon an outstanding person who, or organization that, has made a significant contribution to Peru State College or to an alumnus who has achieved distinction and recognition which reflects favorably upon the Nebraska State College System.

Nominees are to be graduates of the college or they must be persons who are making or who have made significant contributions or person who have been previously associated with the college who have gained regional or national prominence.  The award recognizes the capstone of the individual’s contributions to their career or community.

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the College may nominate alumni for this award using the below online registration form.

• This award is approved by the Nebraska State College System.
• Nominations must be submitted by October 1 each year.
• Once an individual has been nominated their nomination stays active for subsequent years.