PE 188: The World is Fat, a Thompson Scholars Learning Community Class at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, hosted a “Chopped – Lopers Edition” competition Tuesday and Thursday. The event, hosted in the Physical Activity and Wellness Lab’s demonstration kitchen, challenged students to put a healthy spin on a tailgate dish and fit a Loper game day theme. Each team had a $20 budget, with their entries judged on taste, appearance, the Loper game day theme and … [Read more...] about ‘Chopped – Lopers Edition’ contest focuses on healthy tailgating
News
First-Gen Loper: David Vail overcomes fear of finances, failure
David Vail Associate professor, history What was the toughest thing you had to overcome to attend college? Fear of failure: I worried I wouldn't be able to pay for college or be successful in my classes. I loved history and teaching, but every semester I had to find ways to overcome this fear. Fortunately, I found a good support network to help. Best advice for a first-generation student thinking about going to college? Be bold: find a strong support network of … [Read more...] about First-Gen Loper: David Vail overcomes fear of finances, failure
UNK Athletics teams up with Sodexo to fight hunger in community
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney student-athletes traded their uniforms for hair nets and aprons Tuesday to help fight hunger in the community. UNK Athletics teamed up with Sodexo, the university’s dining services provider, to make and distribute nearly 3,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The sandwiches were delivered Tuesday and Wednesday to the Big Blue Cupboard and Food Recovery Network on campus, Crossroads … [Read more...] about UNK Athletics teams up with Sodexo to fight hunger in community
UNK grad student Andrew Riddell finds new path to professional baseball
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Andrew Riddell moved to the United States with one goal in mind. He wanted to play professional baseball. “A YouTube video and emails are how it all started,” the Sydney, Australia, native said. As a high schooler, Riddell contacted about 200 college coaches in the U.S., hoping at least one of them had a roster spot for a 6-foot-5 pitcher with a solid changeup and mid-80s fastball. He got around a half dozen … [Read more...] about UNK grad student Andrew Riddell finds new path to professional baseball
UNK Theatre’s ‘I Love You Because’ opens Wednesday
KEARNEY – The University Theatre at Kearney presents “I Love You Because” Wednesday through Sunday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A musical love story, “I Love You Because” is a modern twist on Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer’s life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Along with their eccentric friends and siblings, they learn to love each other not in spite of their faults, but … [Read more...] about UNK Theatre’s ‘I Love You Because’ opens Wednesday
