KEARNEY – The University Theatre at Kearney presents “Eurydice” Wednesday through Sunday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Sarah Ruhl's “Eurydice” dives head first into the story of Orpheus and Eurydice from the young heroine's perspective. Eurydice is a bright young woman with a passion for philosophy and literature engaged to the greatest musician, Orpheus. When her late father attempts to contact her from the underworld on her wedding day, an Interesting Man and his chorus of … [Read more...]
Panel of journalists to discuss fake news, why it’s a problem at Thursday event
KEARNEY – What is fake news? Why is it a problem? What can we do about it? Answers to those questions and more will be discussed by a panel of journalists and a legal expert at an upcoming event at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Hosted by the UNK College of Arts and Sciences, the panel will discuss fake news from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 15) in the Nebraskan Student Union’s Ponderosa Room. The event is free and open to the public. Panelists include: Lianna Bash, … [Read more...]
Leadership UNK food drive collecting items for Big Blue Cupboard
KEARNEY – A University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty-staff organization is hosting a food drive to help feed students in need on campus. Leadership UNK is collecting items through Nov. 19 and has drop-off locations and boxes located across campus. Donated items will be given to UNK’s Big Blue Cupboard. A UNK organization that combats student hunger, Big Blue Cupboard provides food and hygiene items to students on campus who are in need. The pantry also serves community members in … [Read more...]
UNK grad Catrina Gray uses learning disability to inspire others
DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK Catrina Gray will speak 7 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 14) in Copeland Hall Room 130 as part of Disability Awareness Week at UNK. Her presentation is titled “Who am I?” Disability Awareness Week is sponsored by the Collegians for Integration and Accessibility student organization, UNK Academic Success Offices and Division of Student Affairs. All events are free and open to the public. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The high school version of Catrina Gray … [Read more...]
CHANCELLOR COLUMN: UNK mission is helping first-generation students succeed
Higher education is transformational, and affordable access is critical. While this is true for everyone, it is especially true for Nebraska’s many Pell-eligible/low income students and first-generation students (students who are the first in their families to attend college). The University of Nebraska at Kearney is proud to provide affordable access to high quality educational experiences. It is an effort driven by an entire team – the University of Nebraska Board of Regents and … [Read more...]
