By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Getting through college wasn't easy for Trevor Stryker. His battle with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism created setbacks and challenges. But his determination to support his family and help others who are struggling, pushed him to work hard to overcome the obstacles that he faced. That hard work paid off. Stryker, 32, graduated Friday with a bachelor of science in social work from the University of Nebraska at … [Read more...]
UNK Dance Program presents spring concert, “push&pull”
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University Theatre at Kearney and the University of Nebraska at Kearney Dance Program will perform their spring dance concert, “push&pull,” Thursday through Saturday. Director of Dance, Noelle Bohaty, explores the dualities of mind and body, and commercial and concert dance during the performances. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. April 20 through 22 at the Miriam Drake Theatre. Bohaty has restaged two repertory works in addition … [Read more...]
Evan Jones hasn’t let a football knee injury keep him sidelined
By DAVID MUELLER UNK Communications KEARNEY – After suffering a season-ending knee injury as a senior at Cambridge High School, Evan Jones remained dedicated to his football team. He refused to let a setback end his life in sports, so he chose to give himself a purpose. With permission from his school’s technical producer, Jones began broadcasting the Trojans’ games with a Bluetooth headset and an iPad via the Cube, a live streaming medium. “I didn’t like the thought of just standing … [Read more...]
New York City-based music ensembles to perform at UNK
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Two New York City-based music ensembles are performing at the University of Nebraska at Kearney as part of the New Music Series performances. LONGLEASH, a piano trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday (April 17) in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. The trio extends a love of classical chamber musicianship to the interpretation of contemporary music. Their performances are both dynamic and refined. LONGLEASH will perform … [Read more...]
UNK, NRG Media plan ‘watch party’ for Aug. 21 solar eclipse
When: Monday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (gates open at 10:30) Where: UNK Cope Stadium/Foster Field Cost: Free Parking/logistics: unk.edu/eclipse KEARNEY – On Aug. 21, Kearney will experience a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse at lunchtime. So University of Nebraska at Kearney is opening its doors to the public to welcome all to a community eclipse Watch Party, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cope Stadium. The free event, presented by UNK and NRG Media’s central Nebraska radio stations (Y102, Hits … [Read more...]
