By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting numerous events homecoming weekend to welcome international students and alumni. The university’s International Alumni Reunion is Sept. 14-16 and features campus tours, classroom visits, picnics, tailgating and a celebration banquet. “We look forward to welcoming international alumni back to campus for the first-ever international alumni reunion,” said Bonnie Payne, outreach coordinator in … [Read more...]
Student volunteers help new international students make UNK home
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – As international students arrive on campus each semester, a group of student volunteers help them transition into life in a new country. International Student Leaders at the University of Nebraska at Kearney serve as mentors to new international students, welcoming them to campus and helping them prepare for the start of the semester. “We’re helping international students feel like they’re a part of the campus community,” said Tracy … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: International Food Festival
International Food Festival celebrates 40 years at UNK
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has added reason to celebrate when it hosts this year’s Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival. Started in 1977, the popular campus and community event is celebrating its 40th anniversary. International students prepare and serve authentic dishes from their home countries and provide entertainment at the festival, which is from 4-7 p.m. Sunday (March 5) in the Health and Sports Center. It is free and open to the … [Read more...]
