By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – John Petzet knew he had big shoes to fill. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new director of choral activities was replacing David Bauer, a highly respected vocal music instructor who held the position for 35 years before retiring last May. Petzet, a Tulsa, Oklahoma, native with 18 years of experience at the postsecondary level, was up for the challenge. UNK’s vocal music program hasn’t missed a beat since he took … [Read more...] about John Petzet focused on promoting, growing UNK vocal music program
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Take your taste buds on world tour at International Food Festival
KEARNEY – It’s time to take your taste buds on a trip around the world. The 43rd annual Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. March 8 in the Health and Sports Center on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Hosted by UNK’s International Student Association, the free event features cuisine from 11 different countries, along with cultural performances and country-specific booths with games and educational … [Read more...] about Take your taste buds on world tour at International Food Festival
High schoolers explore art programs, career options during UNK’s Imagination Day
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You can forget that old “starving artist” cliché. The stereotype that students pursuing a fine arts degree are destined for a life of poverty simply isn’t true in today’s work environment, according to Christy Kosmicki. “Right now, businesses are looking for creative people,” said Kosmicki, a lecturer in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Art and Design. “A lot of businesses see that necessity, and … [Read more...] about High schoolers explore art programs, career options during UNK’s Imagination Day
All-American wrestler Josh Portillo won’t settle for second best
NCAA SUPER REGIONAL VI CHAMPIONSHIPS UNK is hosting the NCAA Super Regional VI Championships on Saturday at the Health and Sports Center. Doors open for fans at 9 a.m., with wrestling beginning at 10 a.m. Finals are scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Wrestlers from 10 schools, including sixth-ranked UNK, are competing in the double-elimination tournament. The top three finishers from each weight class advance to the NCAA Division II Championships scheduled for March 13-14 in … [Read more...] about All-American wrestler Josh Portillo won’t settle for second best
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority hosting ‘Strike Out Arthritis’ bowling tournament
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority is hosting a “Strike Out Arthritis” bowling event March 11 at Big Apple Fun Center, 500 W. Fourth St., in Kearney. The double-elimination tournament is open to the public, with each team consisting of four to six players. Check-in is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., followed by bowling beginning at 6 p.m. Entry fee is $30 for each UNK team and $40 for each community team. Registration is available … [Read more...] about Alpha Omicron Pi sorority hosting ‘Strike Out Arthritis’ bowling tournament
