Two Rivers Public Health Department partnered with the University of Nebraska at Kearney to administer 322 COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday at Cope Stadium. Those receiving the vaccine included UNK students and employees and the general public. … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UNK’s Cope Stadium
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Two Rivers offering vaccination clinic Tuesday at UNK; Walk-ins being accepted
KEARNEY – Two Rivers Health Department is partnering with the University of Nebraska at Kearney to offer a mass vaccination clinic for the general public, university students and employees. The clinic is from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at UNK’s Cope Stadium, 2708 12th Ave. Participants are asked to enter Cope Stadium near the north entrance. Vaccinations will occur inside the fieldhouse on the north edge of the stadium. Those interested in receiving the … [Read more...] about Two Rivers offering vaccination clinic Tuesday at UNK; Walk-ins being accepted
David Vail, Darby Carlson discussing diseases during upcoming Science Café
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Diseases are Coming for You: Perspectives on a Century of Sickness” TOPIC: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have worked together to fight the virus, implement public health protocols and develop a series of vaccines. Others have resisted mask mandates and refused social-distancing rules. The ability for diseases to persist, to hurt … [Read more...] about David Vail, Darby Carlson discussing diseases during upcoming Science Café
NU research team finishes in top 10 of global Pandemic Response Challenge
A team of researchers from three University of Nebraska institutions finished among the top 10 teams in a global competition to develop an artificial intelligence-driven model to advise policymakers on how to best handle the COVID-19 pandemic. In December, after Phase 1 of the $500K Pandemic Response Challenge, the Nebraska team was among 48 teams from 17 countries chosen to advance to the final phase. Nearly 500 teams from around the world entered the competition, … [Read more...] about NU research team finishes in top 10 of global Pandemic Response Challenge
UNK plans full return to campus this fall with less restrictions
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney continues to develop plans for a full return to campus this fall with less restrictions. Students who attend UNK can expect to have a traditional college experience with in-person instruction and increased on-campus and in-person activity for many events. “UNK plans to continue with our normal, residential operations in fall 2021. We are planning classroom densities and campus life … [Read more...] about UNK plans full return to campus this fall with less restrictions