Colleagues, I want to report to campus and assure you in the UNK community that emergency operations team members are continuously monitoring the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and that the health and wellbeing of our community is our primary concern. We have individuals working and communicating around the clock to adjust our planning, developing contingencies and possible responses during this rapidly changing landscape. That includes working with … [Read more...] about Message from Chancellor: UNK actively monitoring evolving coronavirus situation
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Coronavirus forces UNK to cancel study abroad to Czech Republic
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has canceled an upcoming study abroad program as the coronavirus continues to spread across the world. UNK notified students Wednesday that it is canceling its spring study abroad program at Palacky University in the Czech Republic. The decision impacts 11 students and one faculty member who were scheduled to participate beginning March 16. The decision to cancel study abroad … [Read more...] about Coronavirus forces UNK to cancel study abroad to Czech Republic
UNK leadership team monitoring coronavirus situation closely
To the UNK Community: The emergence and spread of the novel coronavirus over the past few weeks has raised a number of questions about the impact on members of the UNK community. The UNK leadership team is monitoring this situation closely in collaboration with our colleagues across the University of Nebraska system. We encourage you to visit Nebraska Medicine’s website for up-to-date, accurate information about the coronavirus and its impact in Nebraska. We also share … [Read more...] about UNK leadership team monitoring coronavirus situation closely
No more pull-ups; UNK prepares future PE teachers through active learning
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Forget pull-ups, rope-climbing and all the other stereotypes. Physical education is much different these days. It’s not a glorified recess where students establish their dominance during a game of dodgeball, and it’s far more than a set of drills that determine who can run the fastest and jump the highest. Today’s physical education classes focus on overall wellness, fitness concepts and healthy habits that can lead … [Read more...] about No more pull-ups; UNK prepares future PE teachers through active learning
Looking to get healthier? UNK program helps families exercise more, eat better
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s that time again, when people start thinking about New Year’s resolutions and ways to improve their lives. If exercising more and eating healthier are among your goals for 2019, there’s a University of Nebraska at Kearney program that can help. Building Healthy Families is a 12-week program that works with participants to identify better food choices, modify unhealthy behaviors and increase physical activity. The free … [Read more...] about Looking to get healthier? UNK program helps families exercise more, eat better
