By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The aroma of exotic cuisine greeted guests Sunday as they entered the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Health and Sports Center. Inside the gymnasium, long rows of tables covered in white cloths showcased the smorgasbord that awaited them. Nepalese chicken curry, Spanish paella, Japanese rice balls, Korean bulgogi, Vietnamese sweet and sour ribs. These dishes and plenty more were on the menu for the 43rd … [Read more...] about ‘Hallmark’ event: Annual festival celebrates UNK’s international students
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PHOTO GALLERY: Seven Lopers qualify for NCAA Division II Championships
Sixth-ranked UNK won Saturday's NCAA Super Regional VI Championships at the Health and Sports Center and qualified seven wrestlers for the Division II Championships, scheduled for March 13-14 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Lopers scored 148 points to claim their 16th NCAA regional title. Senior Jarrod Hinrichs and juniors Wesley Dawkins, Josh Portillo, Sam Turner, Jacob Wasser, Matt Malcom and Jonathan Killingsworth will compete in … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Seven Lopers qualify for NCAA Division II Championships
PHOTO GALLERY: Magician Brian Miller mesmerizes UNK audience
Magician Brian Miller entertained UNK students Thursday evening in the Nebraskan Student Union. Based in Connecticut, Miller performs his interactive blend of jaw-dropping magic and laugh-out-loud comedy at 200-plus events each year. He's shared his talent with audiences in 11 countries across four continents. After founding his business at age 16, Miller worked as a professional magician while completing a dual Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and philosophy. … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Magician Brian Miller mesmerizes UNK audience
At Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference, students encouraged to dream big
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Najah Haibe’s parents never attended college. After emigrating from Somalia to the United States, they found jobs at a beef-processing plant to support their family. “My parents really want me to succeed, go to college and get a good-paying job so I don’t struggle as much as they did when they came here,” said Haibe, a junior at Garden City High School in Kansas. The honors student plans to pursue a career in the … [Read more...] about At Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference, students encouraged to dream big
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
