By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You won’t find Mitch Carlson’s name in the University of Nebraska at Kearney record books. And he’s OK with that, because it’s displayed somewhere far more important. Inside his locker, there’s a blue plaque recognizing two Loper football players: 43 Richard Myers (Grandfather) Bertrand, Nebraska End 1961-1962 _______________________ 83 Mitchell Carlson (Grandson) Central City, Nebraska QB/Wide Receiver … [Read more...] about UNK football player Mitch Carlson honors grandfather, a former Loper, on Senior Day
Student Life
Visually impaired skier, ‘DWTS’ contestant speaking Thursday at UNK
KEARNEY – Imagine skiing down a mountain at 70 mph. Now imagine what it’s like to do that blind. Paralympian Danelle Umstead says she “lives the impossible” every day as a visually impaired alpine skiing champion. Umstead will speak 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 21) as part of Disability Awareness Week at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Her presentation in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room is free and open to the public. A three-time U.S. Paralympian, … [Read more...] about Visually impaired skier, ‘DWTS’ contestant speaking Thursday at UNK
UNK’s ‘Captain Lovelock’ wins award in national opera competition
KEARNEY – A University of Nebraska at Kearney production is receiving recognition from the National Opera Association. UNK’s performance of “Captain Lovelock,” a one-act opera by American composer John Duke, won an award in the association’s annual opera production competition. UNK took second place in Division I at the undergraduate level. The contest, open to collegiate and conservatory programs, was divided into undergraduate and graduate levels, with four divisions … [Read more...] about UNK’s ‘Captain Lovelock’ wins award in national opera competition
Adam Schultis named Mr. King of Hearts during annual Alpha Phi fundraiser
UNK’s Alpha Phi sorority hosted its seventh annual King of Hearts male pageant Thursday evening at Kearney High School. A dozen contestants representing various UNK fraternities, student organizations and athletic teams competed in dance, talent and interview sessions before a panel of guest judges selected the overall winner. Adam Schultis of Diller, representing Christian Student Fellowship, received the coveted crown and sash and the title of Mr. King of … [Read more...] about Adam Schultis named Mr. King of Hearts during annual Alpha Phi fundraiser
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority sending holiday care packages to service members
UNK’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority is bringing holiday cheer to U.S. military members serving overseas through its annual Sisters for Soldiers project. For the seventh year, the sorority collected donations to send care packages to service men and women who will spend the holidays away from their families. This year’s project raised nearly $5,000 and created 392 care packages that will be shipped this week. Each package includes items such as playing cards, puzzle books, … [Read more...] about Alpha Omicron Pi sorority sending holiday care packages to service members
