WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Vaccine Development and Communicating Sound Science” TOPIC: The coronavirus pandemic has impacted science, medicine, political discourse and social interactions. In addition to understanding some basics about COVID-19, its viral transmission, prevention and therapy, we have learned more about the importance of communication to the public regarding … [Read more...] about Science Cafe webinar focuses on COVID-19 vaccine, communication
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UNK moving to Phase 2 of COVID-19 plan
KEARNEY – Effective Friday, Sept. 25, UNK’s pandemic response status will move to Phase 2. The number of active positive COVID-19 cases at UNK has remained flat or decreased in recent weeks. Employees and students are reminded to remain diligent in wearing masks, distancing, self-screening and reporting symptoms. These are simple measures that are proving to be effective in controlling the spread on campus. Students, employees and campus visitors are required to wear … [Read more...] about UNK moving to Phase 2 of COVID-19 plan
UNK football to play four-game schedule this fall; Opener Oct. 31 at Pittsburg State
Lopers resume Chadron State rivalry; Battle MIAA rivals Pittsburg State, Missouri Western KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney football team will play four non-conference games this fall. UNK, Missouri Western State and Pittsburg State announced today a nonconference scheduling alliance that allows the three Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) members to play a partial 2020 schedule beginning in late October. The “scheduling alliance” … [Read more...] about UNK football to play four-game schedule this fall; Opener Oct. 31 at Pittsburg State
Families eager to get on campus as UNK resumes in-person visits
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kate Little sounds a lot like Goldilocks when discussing her college preferences. The Omaha native is looking for a smaller campus where it’s easy to meet new people, but it also needs to be large enough to offer the extracurricular activities that enhance college life. She doesn’t want to be too far from home – or too close either – and she’d prefer a school that’s strong in both academics and athletics. Little’s … [Read more...] about Families eager to get on campus as UNK resumes in-person visits
UNK announces spring calendar with Jan. 25 start date, 3-week intersession
KEARNEY – Students, faculty and staff at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will open 2021 with an optional three-week intersession, followed by the start of the full spring semester on Jan. 25. The academic calendar was proposed following broad faculty input and approval of a university calendar committee, and is pending NU Board of Regents approval at its October meeting. The adjustments, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, offer students additional flexibility … [Read more...] about UNK announces spring calendar with Jan. 25 start date, 3-week intersession
