More than 40 student teams participated in Loper Programming and Activities Council's annual gingerbread house competition Wednesday night at the Nebraskan Student Union. Associate math professor Amy Nebesniak, associate history professor David Vail and residence hall coordinator Kelley Robinson judged the creations on quality, originality/creativity and overall effect. Teams were required to make every part of their structures edible and they could not be constructed … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: UNK students show off graham cracker creations
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UNK senior DJ Hardwick pays it forward by supporting fellow Lopers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When DJ Hardwick first arrived at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he was the one who needed additional support and guidance. As a first-generation college student, he couldn’t turn to his parents for advice on topics such as financial aid, class registration and campus life. “I had to seek out those resources on my own while going through a lot of challenges,” Hardwick said. “I came from a very small-town … [Read more...] about UNK senior DJ Hardwick pays it forward by supporting fellow Lopers
After following a friend to UNK, Ayush Dhungel ‘could never leave’
Ayush Dhungel Hometown: Jhapa, Nepal Grade: Senior Major: Computer science (management information systems minor) Professional goal: For the next couple of years, my goal is to boost my networking abilities and gain some new skills. Eventually, when I feel ready, I want to start my own startup related to information technology. Fun fact: I like building computers and creating picture frames using my 3D printer. I also like talking to people about technology and … [Read more...] about After following a friend to UNK, Ayush Dhungel ‘could never leave’
‘A Survivor’s Perspective’: UNK event focuses on sexual violence prevention
KEARNEY – Sexual assault survivor and violence prevention educator Brittany Piper will speak 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Health and Sports Center. Her presentation, “Rape Culture: A Survivor’s Perspective,” is sponsored by UNK Fraternity and Sorority Life and UNK Athletics. The event is free and open to the public. Piper was 20 years old when she was brutally raped by a man pretending to be a good Samaritan. Overwhelmed by shame and … [Read more...] about ‘A Survivor’s Perspective’: UNK event focuses on sexual violence prevention
PHOTOS: Global Student Association hosts inaugural Cultural Fashion Show
The Global Student Association and Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion hosted the inaugural Cultural Fashion Show on Tuesday night in the Nebraskan Student Union. Students representing 14 countries – Mexico, Oman, South Korea, Japan, Nigeria, Morocco, Nepal, Laos, India, Scotland, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cuba and Guatemala – modeled traditional clothing as part of UNK's International Education Week celebration. PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Global Student Association hosts inaugural Cultural Fashion Show
