By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Laurinda Weisse tells people her job title, she usually gets the same response. They nod their head and say, “uh-huh,” while secretly wondering what the heck an archivist is. Weisse, who has held the position at the University of Nebraska at Kearney since October 2014, is more than happy to elaborate. “I’m basically a librarian for the rare and unique, special, one-of-a-kind items on campus,” she said. Think of her as UNK’s … [Read more...]
A UNK staple for 41 years, Pam Proskocil retiring from Department of History
Name: Pam Proskocil Job Title: Office Associate, UNK Department of History Years at UNK: 41 Career Path: I started as a part-time secretary for the History Department in 1977 then added in part-time secretary for the Criminal Justice Department. In 1987 I became full time for the History Department and have remained in that position 41 years. In that time, I have worked for nine different department chairs and countless faculty. Family: Husband, Vern; Daughter Jessie Thoene and her husband, … [Read more...]
UNK to unveil reinvented Frank Museum with public events
Kearney landmark embraces tuberculosis history By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s a lot more to see at the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture. A project led by Will Stoutamire restored the historic home on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, revived its 60-year history as part of the Nebraska State Hospital for Tuberculosis and reinvented the entire attraction by adding new technology and exhibits. “The goal was to take what has been known … [Read more...]
UNK launches online Bachelor of Arts in History
By ALYSSA WYANT eCampus Marketing/Communications KEARNEY - Some say history repeats itself. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, it’s more about taking a program that works well and extending it to more students who need it. Starting next spring, UNK’s existing on-campus Bachelor of Arts in History degree will also be available in a fully online format. Undergraduate students with a passion for the past can study history online through UNK while remaining in their local … [Read more...]
UNK history, preservation class helps restore historic opera house curtain
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – For 19 years it hung in one of Kearney’s most iconic entertainment venues. Tuesday it was spread out on the floor of the Trails and Rails Museum. The Kearney Opera House curtain, one of the city’s cherished artifacts, is getting a makeover of sorts. Known for the old-time advertising painted across its 28- by 23-foot canvas, the historic theater curtain will soon hang again thanks to a group of University of Nebraska at Kearney … [Read more...]
