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UNK research project targets national opioid epidemic

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Roughly two-thirds of all drug overdose deaths involve opioids, which kill an average of 130 people in the United States each day. Of those opioid-related deaths – more than 47,000 in 2017 alone – about a third are caused by pain medications legally prescribed to patients. The U.S. is in the midst of an “epidemic of … [Read More...] about UNK research project targets national opioid epidemic

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University of Nebraska to offer Voluntary Separation Incentive Program to faculty

Eligible University of Nebraska faculty will have the opportunity to choose early retirement under a Voluntary Separation Incentive Program being offered this fall. Through the program, tenured faculty who are 62 or older with at least 10 years of service to the University of Nebraska system will be able to retire and receive a lump-sum payment equivalent to 80 percent of … [Read More...] about University of Nebraska to offer Voluntary Separation Incentive Program to faculty

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Kearney Symphony concert to showcase Nabb, one-handed sax

KEARNEY - The Kearney Symphony Orchestra and David Nabb will perform the world premiere of “Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra,” a work by Robert Gross that showcases a one-handed saxophone. Under the direction of Alison Gaines, UNK assistant professor of music, theatre and dance, the concert is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 15) at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Fine … [Read More...] about Kearney Symphony concert to showcase Nabb, one-handed sax

Three UNK events, one spooky theme

KEARNEY – Don’t be afraid to check out these upcoming events hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. ‘MOVING CORPSES’ Author Thomas Mira y Lopez will present “Moving Corpses,” a conversation about his research in grief and burying the dead, at 4 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 15) in the Communications Center Room 101. Mira y Lopez will share images and information from “The Book … [Read More...] about Three UNK events, one spooky theme

Mount Sinai researcher Schlessinger speaking at UNK’s Science Café

WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Harnessing Computational Approaches for Rational Drug Design” TOPIC: The three-dimensional structures of proteins are critical for their functional role, and visualization of these structures can guide the design of small molecules modulating their … [Read More...] about Mount Sinai researcher Schlessinger speaking at UNK’s Science Café

UNK Gives week Oct. 14-18; Your chance to donate ‘time, talents, treasure’

UNK has a new approach to the fall requests for community and coalition giving by observing a focused week of attention to our community service and support. During the first UNK Gives Week, community and statewide organizations are encouraged to educate and inspire University of Nebraska at Kearney staff, faculty and students to give their “time, talents and treasure” to … [Read More...] about UNK Gives week Oct. 14-18; Your chance to donate ‘time, talents, treasure’

UNK celebrates Plambeck Center, a game-changer for early education

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SHT4ggjf8Q&feature=youtu.be “The Plambeck Center is going to be a model for the best early childhood education centers in the United States." - Chancellor Doug Kristensen By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – This isn’t your average child care center. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s newest building raises the bar … [Read More...] about UNK celebrates Plambeck Center, a game-changer for early education