Membership in the Pro Rege Society is the highest non-academic recognition that the college bestows. Criteria for selection may include, but is not limited to, extraordinary service to Hastings College, significant philanthropic contributions, and/or unusual commitment to the college over an extended period of time.

The evening includes a dinner, a tribute to Anderson by the Hastings College Music Department, and the induction ceremony. Call (402) 461-7363 by April 16 to make reservations.

Anderson earned his bachelor of arts degree cum laude at Hastings College in 1981, graduating with a major in physics. He continued his education at Iowa State University completing a master of science degree in aerospace engineering. Anderson has been part of NASA's Johnson Space Center since 1983.

Anderson credits two of his former Hastings College professors with helping him achieve his career goal: Dr. Clyde Sachtleben, professor emeriti of physics; and Dr. Carl Throckmorton, professor emeriti of physics and mathematics.