FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2016, 4:00 p.m. CDT
Contact Jason Hogue, Peru State College Marketing and Communications, 402.872.2429
Peru, Nebraska- The Peru State National Alumni Association is planning their annual chili feed on
February 20, 2016. The chili feed will be held in the Al Wheeler Activity Center during
the Women’s Basketball and Men’s Basketball games against Avila University.
Peru State College President Dan Hanson said, “The Chili Feed is a wonderful event
that brings together Peru State College supporters – the community, alumni, students
and more.”
“Everyone needs to mark their calendars and head to Peru for some great chili and
fellowship.”
The women’s game begins at 2 p.m. and chili will be served starting at halftime. The
half-time entertainment for both games will be provided by Gary’s Tumbling and the
Fantastic Flyers.
Between the games, athletic and academic recognitions will be made to fall 2015 athletes.
The men’s game will begin at 4:00 p.m.
A free will donation will be accepted at the chili feed. Admission to the basketball
games is $8 for adults; $7 for seniors; $5 for kids 7-17; and free for 6 and under.
The National Alumni Association’s mission is to promote the unique legacy of Peru
State College through lifelong involvement. Alumni participation, whether it is through
event attendance, volunteering, or financial support is key to strengthening the NAA
and ultimately, Peru State.
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For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.
About Peru State College: Peru State’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State offers a unique mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. It is a college of choice fostering excellence and student achievement through engagement in a culture that promotes inquiry, discovery and innovation.