Child Development Center
James R. Russell Child Development Center
Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the YMCA will assume operations of the James R. Russell Child Development Center (RCDC). Please find more information at: https://metroymca.org/childcare/early-learning-centers
RCDC History
Child Care Center History Task Force
The CU Child Care Center History Task Force is documenting the 1981 origins and evolving 40-year history of accomplishments, challenges, and campus support by February 2021. YOU are a part of our history!
Share your memories of the Creighton child care center (aka The Russell Child Development Center at Creighton University) via:
- Pictures
- Videos
- Personal Memories
We want to hear from you! Tell us about your memories of the child care center
- Did you attend the child development center?
- Were you a student employee?
- Did you have a child enrolled?
- Were you a parent?
- Were you on campus and saw the Halloween parade or attend the Chili/Soup Luncheon?
- What is your fondest memory?
- What did having the center on campus mean to you?
- What is your favorite story?
Here is how you can contribute:
- Record a one to two minute video using your phone or video device.
- Email your stories
All videos and stories can be sent to Carol Houser (carolhouser@creighton.edu). Please include a Photo & Story Permission Form (linked below) so we know it is OK for us to share your memories with the Creighton community!
RCDC Historical Videos
- Deb Burchard Reads Marge Hartnett's Speech
- Connie Finney (short)
- Connie Finney (long)
- Joan Givens (short)
- Connie Finney (long)
- Joan Givens (short)
- Joan Givens (long)
- Carol Houser
- Linda Lazure
- Linda Lazure & John Krecek
- Delois Neal-Lee (short)
- Delois Neal-Lee (long)
- Pam Watson-Korbel (short)
- Pam Watson-Korbel (long)
- Tips on Surviving College from Preschoolers - 2016