Rinrada “Cream” Masatit Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand Grade: Senior Major: Elementary education (ESL emphasis) Professional goal: My goal is to get a job teaching at an elementary school. Later in life, I want to become a missionary somewhere – it might end up being somewhere in Thailand. Fun fact: Cream is my nickname. Every Thai has a nickname their parents give them at birth, along with their legal name. I’ve been called Cream my whole life. I also have two sisters, … [Read more...] about Studying abroad a ‘life-changing experience’ for UNK senior Cream Masatit
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UNK senior Holly Rockenbach ‘shows what it means to be a Loper’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s difficult for Holly Rockenbach to choose her favorite student organization. She’s involved in so many groups and activities at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and she loves them all. “That’s a really unique and positive thing about UNK – you can be involved in a lot of different things. You don’t just have to pick one thing and only do that. I’ve had the opportunity to get involved in a lot of different … [Read more...] about UNK senior Holly Rockenbach ‘shows what it means to be a Loper’
Inspired by his late father, Ryan Woitalewicz is determined to make a difference
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – “I love you little buddy. I’ll be back in a bit.” Ryan Woitalewicz will always remember those words. It’s the last thing his father Kenny said to him on that fateful Valentine’s Day in 2004. The volunteer captain with Wood River Fire and Rescue never returned home. Kenny Woitalewicz and fellow firefighter Bob Heminger were called to a house fire that morning. Both men entered the home in an attempt to rescue an … [Read more...] about Inspired by his late father, Ryan Woitalewicz is determined to make a difference
Marisa Macy appointed Community Chair for Early Childhood Education
KEARNEY – Marisa Macy is the new Cille and Ron Williams Community Chair for Early Childhood Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. In this position, Macy will have a leadership role in a research agenda that focuses on the needs of young children with and without disabilities from birth to age 8. She’s also an associate professor in the College of Education, where she teaches classes to students interested in careers in early childhood education. Her research … [Read more...] about Marisa Macy appointed Community Chair for Early Childhood Education
Commencement speaker John Masker given ‘incredible opportunity’ at UNK
WHAT: UNK Summer Commencement WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, July 30 WHERE: UNK Health and Sports Center SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow @UNKearney on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to see photos and posts LIVE BROADCAST: Watch commencement live at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Football brought John Masker to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The academic opportunities kept him here for six years. A lifelong Loper fan, Masker … [Read more...] about Commencement speaker John Masker given ‘incredible opportunity’ at UNK
