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
Business & Technology
UNK’s Tech Edge Conference promotes innovative education, computer science literacy
KEARNEY – Educators can learn more about computer science, computational thinking and ways to use technology in the classroom during an upcoming event hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK’s Tech Edge Spring Conference – “Innovation, Technology and Computer Science in Education” – is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the College of Education building. The conference includes 10 sessions covering a variety of technology- and instruction-related … [Read more...] about UNK’s Tech Edge Conference promotes innovative education, computer science literacy
UNK career fair bringing nearly 100 employers to campus Feb. 7
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nearly 100 employers will be on hand Feb. 7 during a Career and Graduate School Fair at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The event, scheduled for 12:30-3:30 p.m. in the Health and Sports Center, is open to all UNK students and the public. Preregistration isn’t required. “This is the largest career fair we have on campus,” said John Gibbs, an academic adviser with UNK Academic and Career Services, which organizes … [Read more...] about UNK career fair bringing nearly 100 employers to campus Feb. 7
PRESIDENT BOUNDS: New year brings new opportunities to strengthen Nebraska together
By HANK BOUNDS President, University of Nebraska In the spirit of the New Year, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where the University of Nebraska has been and where we’re headed next. Many of us set resolutions this time of year. It’s appropriate, then, that when I think about the students, faculty and staff I have the privilege of serving with every day, a word that comes to mind is “resolve.” It’s a word that captures the spirit of Nebraskans as a whole – … [Read more...] about PRESIDENT BOUNDS: New year brings new opportunities to strengthen Nebraska together
UNK classes to start late Tuesday
Due to widespread ice on area roads and continuing freezing temperatures, UNK is delaying the start of classes and the opening of offices until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22. … [Read more...] about UNK classes to start late Tuesday
