Daler Rahimov Hometown: Dushanbe, Tajikistan Grade: Freshman Major: Computer science Professional goal: I want to use my programming skills in the astrophysics field; specifically, working on the modeling of extraterrestrial objects such as black holes, quasars, gravitational waves, neutron stars and other obscure astronomical objects. Fun fact: I can beatbox. I have been practicing this form of art for more than six years. It is just unbelievable and insane what the … [Read more...] about UNK freshman Daler Rahimov feels at home in Kearney, despite the wacky weather
UNK Theatre presenting student-directed plays ‘The White Liars,’ ‘Black Comedy’
KEARNEY – University Theatre at Kearney is presenting a pair of one-acts from renowned English playwright Peter Shaffer. Performances of “The White Liars” and “Black Comedy” are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (Nov. 17-20) and 2 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 21) at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Miriam Drake Theatre. “The White Liars” depicts a fateful encounter between a down-and-out fortune teller, a rock musician and his agent. The agent bribes the … [Read more...] about UNK Theatre presenting student-directed plays ‘The White Liars,’ ‘Black Comedy’
Studying abroad a ‘life-changing experience’ for UNK senior Cream Masatit
Rinrada “Cream” Masatit Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand Grade: Senior Major: Elementary education (ESL emphasis) Professional goal: My goal is to get a job teaching at an elementary school. Later in life, I want to become a missionary somewhere – it might end up being somewhere in Thailand. Fun fact: Cream is my nickname. Every Thai has a nickname their parents give them at birth, along with their legal name. I’ve been called Cream my whole life. I also have two sisters, … [Read more...] about Studying abroad a ‘life-changing experience’ for UNK senior Cream Masatit
UNK celebrates cultural diversity during annual International Food Festival
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Andrew Prochaska and his wife Amy were definitely the most prepared guests at Sunday’s Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival. They brought their own cafeteria trays to the free event at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Health and Sports Center, a veteran move for a couple with three daughters, ages 6, 9 and 12. It’s much easier to enjoy the meal – prepared by UNK students from 11 different … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates cultural diversity during annual International Food Festival
Nebraska high schoolers invited to participate in Emerging Writers Contest
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is looking for the state’s best young writers. Open to any high schooler in the state, the annual Nebraska Emerging Writers Contest gives students an opportunity to showcase their talent while competing for cash prizes. The theme for this year’s contest is “Democracy,” based on “The Meaning of Democracy” essay written by American author E.B. White during World War II. Using that piece as inspiration, students are … [Read more...] about Nebraska high schoolers invited to participate in Emerging Writers Contest
