KEARNEY – The CoderDojo movement is returning to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where youth will learn about computer coding, building websites, creating apps and exploring technology. Hosted by Kearney Area Coder Dojos, the events include separate sessions at UNK and include a partnership with UNK’s Computer Science and Information Technology Department. CoderDojos are from 6 to 8 p.m. at UNK’s Otto Olsen Building room 110 on Feb. 18, March 18 and April … [Read more...] about CoderDojo movement returns to UNK for three youth sessions; First event Feb. 18
Business & Technology
New buildings, facility improvements taking shape at UNK
KEARNEY – Construction fence and heavy equipment continues to be a common sight on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus as work progresses on several major projects. The improvements, highlighted by the new STEM building and LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, represent a significant investment in UNK and the state of Nebraska. Here’s a look at what’s happening on campus right now: STEM building The 90,000-square-foot facility located … [Read more...] about New buildings, facility improvements taking shape at UNK
Olympic gold medalist John Naber speaking March 5 at UNK Ethics Day
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Olympic gold medalist and television broadcaster John Naber will be the featured speaker March 5 during Ethics Day at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Naber, who earned four gold medals and one silver during the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, will present “Pursuing Victory with Honor” at 6:30 p.m. in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. The event, sponsored by the J.A. Baldwin Free Enterprise Lecture Series … [Read more...] about Olympic gold medalist John Naber speaking March 5 at UNK Ethics Day
UNK program a well-known commodity for industrial distributors
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Brett Douglas heads to a corporate gathering, it can feel like an alumni event for his alma mater. The owner and president of Kearney Winnelson, a wholesale distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies that’s part of the Winsupply Family of Companies, runs into plenty of fellow University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates in his line of work. “Within Winsupply, I can’t even estimate how many different … [Read more...] about UNK program a well-known commodity for industrial distributors
From Colby to Kearney, Calvin Ochs leads UNK wrestling team with toughness, dedication
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Calvin Ochs isn’t a big talker. He’s not the rah-rah guy who motivates his teammates with enthralling speeches. The University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler lets his actions speak for themselves. “I know it’s pretty cliché, but he’s a leader by example,” said UNK head wrestling coach Dalton Jensen. “As tough as our sport is, as combative as our sport is, you need to know you have a guy who can step out and … [Read more...] about From Colby to Kearney, Calvin Ochs leads UNK wrestling team with toughness, dedication
