KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced today that a combined commencement for both spring and summer 2020 graduates will occur at UNK Health and Sports Center on July 31. With a scheduled May 8 commencement for spring graduates and uncertainty over allowed crowd sizes, combining spring and summer exercises enables maximum opportunity for graduates who are able to join in a celebration ceremony and walk across the stage. All May 2020 graduates will be … [Read more...] about UNK May commencement combined with July exercises
Doug Kristensen
Message from the Chancellor: UNK must rally, support one another in challenging time
Colleagues, As we have seen over the last few days and as more information becomes available on the novel coronavirus, it is becoming increasingly important to share messages that encourage self-monitoring, self-quarantine and self-isolation depending on one’s individual risks. The Emergency Operations Team continues to meet and share information and communication, and has been working around the clock to support efforts to keep you all protected. This has been a … [Read more...] about Message from the Chancellor: UNK must rally, support one another in challenging time
Emergency administrative leave extended to 160 hours for UNK, NU employees
Dear Colleagues, As many of us transition to remote work and prepare to welcome students back to a dramatically different learning environment, we continue to be humbled by your commitment to the vital mission of the University of Nebraska. While the University remains open, and remote and flexible work arrangements remain our expectation and first line of defense, we realize not every job can be performed at home. We have heard from many of you that the emergency paid … [Read more...] about Emergency administrative leave extended to 160 hours for UNK, NU employees
UNK food pantry supporting students, employees during coronavirus crisis
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney administration is committed to supporting the campus community during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To ensure no Loper goes hungry during this public health crisis, Chancellor Doug Kristensen allocated an additional $10,000 to Big Blue Cupboard, a UNK organization that provides food and hygiene products to students, staff and faculty at no cost. “UNK will do everything it can to assist students and … [Read more...] about UNK food pantry supporting students, employees during coronavirus crisis
NU issues expectations for remote work beginning Monday
“This measure ensures an extra level of protection for our campus community, while also allowing us to maintain critical university operations." - Chancellor Doug Kristensen By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is taking an additional step to ensure the health of employees and students by asking faculty and staff to work remotely. Remote work will begin Monday (March 23) and continue until further notice. It also applies … [Read more...] about NU issues expectations for remote work beginning Monday
