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 all-campus reading of … [Read more...]
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 presentation focuses on how … [Read more...]
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 teaches people that we need … [Read more...]
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 American Democracy … [Read more...]
Researcher Marc Lanteigne to discuss Arctic security, political warming
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – International researcher Marc Lanteigne will discuss issues relating to Arctic security – including international relations, economic impacts and current events – during a presentation April 4 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Lanteigne will present “Arctic Heat: Could it Cool Your Future?” at noon in the Nebraskan Student Union Fireside Lounge. He also will present “Arctic Melting: Global and Nebraska Impacts” at 5:45 p.m. at The … [Read more...]
