We asked Megan Fryda, director of academic resources and institutional research, to share some of her favorite things about the holiday season. From Christmas tree decorations and childhood memories to food, music and other family traditions, here are some of the things she treasures most about the season: What is your favorite holiday song? “O Holy Night” will always be my favorite. I just love hearing that one, especially when people sing those high notes. I also … [Read more...] about Megan Fryda Christmas: 10-point pitch, sneakers, ‘Silent Night’ in candle-lit church
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Ryan Teten Christmas: Steak dinner, Perry Como, a real tree and a broken rib
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – You won’t find the traditional turkey and ham for dinner at Ryan Teten’s home this Christmas. “Maybe it’s the Midwest in us, but we typically go a different direction and opt for some big, thick-cut steaks instead. There will be homemade mashed potatoes and definitely green beans and sweet potato casserole,” said Teten, the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNK. “Pumpkin pie will probably find its way to … [Read more...] about Ryan Teten Christmas: Steak dinner, Perry Como, a real tree and a broken rib
Frank Museum showcases Christmastime during two eras
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – April White wants the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture to be a seasonal destination for Kearney-area residents. She believes the 129-year-old residence on the west side of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus can be a traditional stop for families looking for a unique holiday display. “The Frank Museum is such a stunning place,” said White, the museum’s interim director. “The holiday decorations … [Read more...] about Frank Museum showcases Christmastime during two eras
Tasha Dunn Christmas: Rudolph, scotcheroo bars, ‘Nuncrackers’ and ‘The Night Before Christmas’
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tasha Dunn and her family have many longtime Christmas traditions. Watching movie classics “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman” is near the top. Baking – sugar cookie cutouts with colored frosting, scotcheroo bars and peanut butter cookies with Hershey’s Kisses in the middle – is another. “I love baking with my stepson, Henry, and my husband, Ben,” said Dunn. “I baked with my mom and grandma growing up, so … [Read more...] about Tasha Dunn Christmas: Rudolph, scotcheroo bars, ‘Nuncrackers’ and ‘The Night Before Christmas’
Jane Strawhecker Christmas: pingpong, a new tree and ‘Elf’
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s nothing more important to Jane Strawhecker during the holidays than family. But spending extra time with her siblings and parents also means one thing – a little competition. Growing up in a household full of tennis players, it was only natural for her family to start an annual Christmas day pingpong tournament about 15 years ago. “We used to do a kids and an adult tournament, but they got better than some of … [Read more...] about Jane Strawhecker Christmas: pingpong, a new tree and ‘Elf’
