By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Maricia Guzman has three important messages for University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates. Never take opportunities for granted. Everyone can reach their goals. Always strive to do good. These life lessons, which she’ll share during UNK’s summer commencement, helped Guzman get to where she is today. The 26-year-old Scottsbluff native is the student speaker for Friday’s graduation ceremony at the Health and Sports Center, where … [Read more...]
Susan Fritz giving UNK summer commencement address Friday to 208; View Full List of Graduates
What: UNK Summer Commencement When: 10 a.m., Friday, July 27 Where: UNK Health and Sports Center, 24th Street and 15th Avenue, Kearney Social Media: Follow @UNKearney and #lopergrad on Twitter to see photos and posts from 2018 graduates, their friends and families Live Broadcast: Watch Commencement live and join in the #lopergrad conversation at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard KEARNEY – Graduate and undergraduate degrees for 208 will be conferred at summer commencement exercises 10 a.m. … [Read more...]
US Ambassador Kritenbrink: UNK prepared me for what I’m doing today
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Daniel Kritenbrink has traveled the world as a foreign service officer. He’s been an American diplomat for 24 years, representing the U.S. in Asia and the Middle East and working on foreign policy in Washington, D.C. The 50-year-old loves his job. “It’s the only thing I know how to do and it’s the only thing I want to do,” said Kritenbrink, who has a passion for public service. This journey, which led to his current position as the … [Read more...]
First unveiled in 1985, ceremonial mace comes out each year for UNK commencement
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Few people have access to Raymond Schultze’s creation. For 362 days a year, it’s stashed inside University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen’s conference room – tucked between a pair of bookcases filled with various mementos and scholarly literature. Among the items on display – volleyballs signed by former Loper players, volumes of books on the “Writings of Washington” and “Laws of Nebraska” and a nameplate and gavel … [Read more...]
U.S. Ambassador Kritenbrink giving commencement address Friday to 681; View List of Graduates
What: UNK Spring Commencement When: 10 a.m., Friday, May 4 Where: UNK Health and Sports Center, 24th Street and 15th Avenue, Kearney Social Media: Follow @UNKearney and #lopergrad on Instagram and Twitter to see photos and posts from 2018 graduates, their friends and families Live Broadcast: Watch Commencement live and join in the #lopergrad conversation at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard KEARNEY – Graduate and undergraduate degrees for 681 will be conferred at University of Nebraska at … [Read more...]
