KEARNEY - The American Democracy Project at University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting an election candidate forum from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 4) at UNK’s Copeland Hall room 140. The public event will feature candidates running for offices in Kearney and Buffalo County. “Candidates will tell you about themselves, offices they seek and why they think public service is important,” said Diane Duffin, event coordinator and UNK associate professor of political … [Read more...] about American Democracy Project to host election candidate forum at UNK
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Ben Franklin project gets top UNK Talks honor for Albrecht, Buss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5iai3xYEvs&feature=youtu.be KEARNEY – Keesha Albrecht and Jessica Buss were awarded top honors at the April 6 UNK Talks event highlighting civic engagement projects. Albrecht, a junior from Brewster, was lead presenter of “One Book, One Campus: Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography for Today’s Society.” A sophomore from Gretna, Buss teamed with Albrecht on the project, which won them $500 in prize money. Their idea is to create an … [Read more...] about Ben Franklin project gets top UNK Talks honor for Albrecht, Buss
Historian, author Dziennik to discuss diversity in British military
KEARNEY – Historian and author Matthew Dziennik will discuss diversity in the British military during the American Revolution at an upcoming University of Nebraska at Kearney talk. “Opposing Revolution: Scotland, Ireland and Revolutionary America,” is at 4 p.m. March 1 at UNK’s Copeland Hall room 142. It is free and open to the public. A question and answer session with Dziennik will follow at 6 p.m. at The Loft inside Cunningham’s Journal, 15 W. 23rd St. The … [Read more...] about Historian, author Dziennik to discuss diversity in British military
Students bringing garden, compost system to UNK campus
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Emma Keele wants to build “a greener campus” and culture of sustainability at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. As part of her effort to encourage sustainable practices, reduce waste and promote healthy lifestyles, the UNK wildlife biology major is spearheading an effort to plant a new garden and build a compost site on campus. “Our hope is that the garden becomes a very good educational point on campus and … [Read more...] about Students bringing garden, compost system to UNK campus
UNK Talks event highlights student civic engagement projects
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students presented their civic engagement projects during UNK Talks Wednesday. Organized by the UNK American Democracy Project, UNK Talks were inspired by TED Talks, the popular series of influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity. Five students presented their projects for 8 to 12 minutes in front of a panel of judges. “The goal of the … [Read more...] about UNK Talks event highlights student civic engagement projects
