By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jacob Rosdail had a difficult time deciding which part of the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture’s past to focus on in his new documentary. The 128-year-old building was a masterpiece when it served as the home of George Sr. and Phoebe Frank in the late 1890s, and its significance continued during the 60-year stretch when it was part of the Nebraska State Hospital for Tuberculosis. Torn between the two eras, Rosdail opted to … [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 faculty Rosdail, Harner hosting River Stories Media Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kGCa6PIhV4 KEARNEY – Several short films on U.S. river systems, including a documentary created by University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty members, will be featured during the inaugural River Stories Media Festival. The festival, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday (March 29) at The World Theatre, 2318 Central Ave., in Kearney, is hosted by UNK Department of Communication faculty members Jacob Rosdail and Mary Harner. Rosdail and Harner will present their … [Read more...]
Documentary by UNK’s Rosdail, Harner premieres at Santa Fe Film Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRGsmNBp2Ig By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – A documentary highlighting life on New Mexico’s Gila River and its importance to those who rely on it will premiere at the upcoming Santa Fe Independent Film Festival. “Life on the Gila” will be screened at 6:15 p.m. Mountain time Oct. 20 and 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe, N.M. Directed and produced by University of Nebraska at Kearney communications … [Read more...]
Digital media camp explores audio, video production
By ALYSSA SOBOTKA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The idea to offer the inaugural Digital Expressions Media Camp in the UNK Communications Department began with the hope that high school students could explore a potential passion for a career in communications. “There are students who aren’t aware of what a degree in a communications field consists of, and that there are a lot of opportunities out there,” said Ford Clark, senior lecturer and general manager of campus radio station KLPR, who … [Read more...]
