The University of Nebraska at Kearney campus will close Thursday, March 14, because of blizzard conditions forecast for Kearney and central Nebraska. In the best interest of safety, UNK facilities staff, law enforcement and administration made the decision Wednesday afternoon. The forecast for snow and high winds will likely produce blizzard-like conditions, making travel difficult. Additionally, colder temperatures will likely create hazardous ice conditions across … [Read more...] about UNK closed Thursday due to expected blizzard
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UNK forums for athletic director finalist Ron Prettyman moved to Monday
EDITOR'S NOTE: The forum initially scheduled for Thursday, March 14, was moved due to inclement weather and its impact on travel. KEARNEY – Ron Prettyman, one of four finalists for the University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic director position, will be on campus Monday (March 18) to meet with the public and members of the UNK community. A campus, media and community forum is scheduled for 4-5 p.m. in the Nebraskan Student Union Antelope Room. Prettyman has … [Read more...] about UNK forums for athletic director finalist Ron Prettyman moved to Monday
Risa Inada makes tough decision; Drops out of Japanese university to study at UNK
Risa Inada - Nagoya, Japan Major - Sports Management Year in School - Sophomore Family - Father Tomoyuki, Mother Nami, Younger brother Hideto. They all live in Japan. Hobbies/Interests - I am interested in traveling, cooking, playing sports and watching sports. I’ve been to many places in the U.S., and it is so much fun to experience different cultures. When I was in middle and high school, I played basketball and it built my personality to never give up on … [Read more...] about Risa Inada makes tough decision; Drops out of Japanese university to study at UNK
UNK marching band heading to Ireland for St. Patty’s Day parades
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yANzyV2Hk7Y&feature=youtu.be By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s an experience that will make their classmates green with envy. Forty-two members of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Pride of the Plains Marching Band are heading to Ireland over spring break to take part in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The group, which leaves early Friday morning for the 4,100-mile trip, is spending six days on the … [Read more...] about UNK marching band heading to Ireland for St. Patty’s Day parades
Marketing Mentality: Broekemier embraces technology, changing environment
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications Greg Broekemier started his professional career in retail management with JCPenney. That was more than 30 years ago, before e-commerce, social media and online advertising changed the way companies operate. “The world was so different then,” said Broekemier, whose access to technology at JCPenney was limited to a computerized inventory system. Today, it takes a lot more than that to stay ahead of the competition. Knowing how … [Read more...] about Marketing Mentality: Broekemier embraces technology, changing environment
