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‘Hostile Terrain’ exhibit shows human toll of border control policy

April 5, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Each of the roughly 3,200 toe tags displayed inside the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Calvin T. Ryan Library represents a life cut short. They were mothers and fathers, aunts and uncles and brothers and sisters who died along the U.S.-Mexico border during their pursuit of a brighter future. Some succumbed to the extreme heat and dehydration, and others were killed by gunshot wounds and blunt force injuries. Many of … [Read more...] about ‘Hostile Terrain’ exhibit shows human toll of border control policy

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Faculty, News Tagged With: Calvin T. Ryan Library, Department of Modern Languages, Hostile Terrain 94, Laurinda Weisse, Michelle Warren, Spanish, Undocumented Migration Project

Learn to use productive humor during March 17 virtual workshop

March 10, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

KEARNEY – Standup comedian and educator Emily Sabo is presenting a virtual workshop on productive humor 3:30 p.m. March 17. The event, “What Linguistics and Cognitive Science Can Tell Us About Productive Humor (Especially in 2021),” can be accessed on Zoom. It’s free and open to the public. In the workshop, Sabo will prompt attendees to reflect on how they use humor in their personal and professional lives and how humor practices have changed over time – particularly … [Read more...] about Learn to use productive humor during March 17 virtual workshop

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Faculty, News Tagged With: Department of Modern Languages, Emily Sabo, Kearney, University of Nebraska, UNK

UNK junior Claudia Taylor uses her voice to advocate for others

February 28, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Claudia Taylor is a “very shy” person, but you wouldn’t know that from meeting her. The Lincoln High School graduate found her voice at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she’s active in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and TRIO Student Support Services. “My passion for social justice and fighting for basic humanity overshadows my shyness and my uncomfortableness,” said Taylor, an Afro … [Read more...] about UNK junior Claudia Taylor uses her voice to advocate for others

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, News, Student Life Tagged With: Bambi Sell, Black Student Association, Claudia Taylor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Modern Languages, International Studies, Kearney, Luis Olivas, MyLink, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, Phi Eta Sigma, TRIO Student Support Services, University of Nebraska, UNK, Women Are Problematic

MyLink app provides easy access to community resources

February 8, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A free app that connects people with community resources is now available in central Nebraska, thanks to a partnership with the University of Nebraska at Kearney. MyLink, which provides information about a variety of services offered by nonprofit organizations and government agencies, recently expanded to Adams, Buffalo, Dawson and Hall counties using funding and support from UNK. The brainchild of Bryan Seck, director … [Read more...] about MyLink app provides easy access to community resources

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, College of Education, Faculty, News Tagged With: Bryan Seck, Buffalo County Community Partners, Center for People in Need, Chandra Diaz, Department of Modern Languages, Department of Teacher Education, Don't Panic Labs, Kearney, Leadership Lincoln, Michelle Warren, MyLink, University of Nebraska, UNK

UNK commencement speaker travels halfway across country to celebrate big day

December 17, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Some girls dream about the perfect wedding day – the venue, flowers and, of course, a stunning white dress. Leidimar Ramirez envisioned a different moment. She couldn’t wait to put on a cap and gown and walk across the stage to receive a college degree. “I always dreamed about that day,” said Ramirez, who grew up in Venezuela. She experienced this sense of achievement for the first time in July 2000, when she … [Read more...] about UNK commencement speaker travels halfway across country to celebrate big day

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, College of Education, Commencement, News Tagged With: commencement, Department of Modern Languages, eCampus, Kearney, Leidimar Ramirez, master's degree, Menchville High School, Michelle Warren, Newport News, Spanish education, University of Nebraska, UNK

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