KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced today that a combined commencement for both spring and summer 2020 graduates will occur at UNK Health and Sports Center on July 31. With a scheduled May 8 commencement for spring graduates and uncertainty over allowed crowd sizes, combining spring and summer exercises enables maximum opportunity for graduates who are able to join in a celebration ceremony and walk across the stage. All May 2020 graduates will be … [Read more...] about UNK May commencement combined with July exercises
News
New online training program prepares UNK students to substitute teach
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is offering free online training for students interested in substitute teaching. “Substitute Teaching: What You Should Know and Do” is a concentrated course that focuses specifically on preparing students who want to pursue the position. “This is something that hasn’t been offered to our students before,” said Wendy McCarty, an associate professor in UNK’s Department of Teacher … [Read more...] about New online training program prepares UNK students to substitute teach
Message from the Chancellor: UNK must rally, support one another in challenging time
Colleagues, As we have seen over the last few days and as more information becomes available on the novel coronavirus, it is becoming increasingly important to share messages that encourage self-monitoring, self-quarantine and self-isolation depending on one’s individual risks. The Emergency Operations Team continues to meet and share information and communication, and has been working around the clock to support efforts to keep you all protected. This has been a … [Read more...] about Message from the Chancellor: UNK must rally, support one another in challenging time
George Carlin’s advice, sense of humor influenced Bill Wozniak’s career
Job Title: Professor of psychology Years at UNK: 42 UNK Involvement: Psychology Department chair; Half-time member of Department of Computer Science for three years; Director of general studies; Faculty Senate president (twice); Faculty senator for 25-plus years; President of UNKEA faculty union. Family: Wife, Annette; Children, Ben, 36, and Natalie, 26; Humane Society rescue dog, Jackson. Hobbies/Interests: Therapy dog handler; playing something similar to golf; … [Read more...] about George Carlin’s advice, sense of humor influenced Bill Wozniak’s career
Emergency administrative leave extended to 160 hours for UNK, NU employees
Dear Colleagues, As many of us transition to remote work and prepare to welcome students back to a dramatically different learning environment, we continue to be humbled by your commitment to the vital mission of the University of Nebraska. While the University remains open, and remote and flexible work arrangements remain our expectation and first line of defense, we realize not every job can be performed at home. We have heard from many of you that the emergency paid … [Read more...] about Emergency administrative leave extended to 160 hours for UNK, NU employees
