By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has a new tool to track the prevalence of COVID-19 on campus. Through a partnership with TestNebraska, UNK will begin randomly testing students, staff and faculty for the novel coronavirus, allowing university leadership and health officials to more closely monitor case numbers. “This testing will give us a clearer picture of what’s happening on campus,” said John Falconer, … [Read more...] about UNK will begin random COVID-19 testing for students, employees
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John Falconer presenting Wednesday during UNK Last Lecture series
KEARNEY – John Falconer, senior advisor to the chancellor for executive affairs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, is the featured speaker for this year’s Last Lecture presentation. Falconer will present “Community as Culture: Organizational Theory and Collective Well-being” at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Copeland Hall Room 142 on the UNK campus. His presentation focuses on how individually held views, personal relationships and community culture impact our collective … [Read more...] about John Falconer presenting Wednesday during UNK Last Lecture series
Chancellor Kristensen: New leaders bring new opportunities for UNK
“I think you’re going to see our campus get a new shot of energy and excitement.” - Chancellor Doug Kristensen By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – With change comes opportunity. That’s how Chancellor Doug Kristensen is approaching the current leadership transition at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK will start the upcoming academic year with new deans in all three academic colleges, and other important administrative positions also saw recent … [Read more...] about Chancellor Kristensen: New leaders bring new opportunities for UNK
John Falconer appointed UNK chancellor advisor; Replaces Neal Schnoor
KEARNEY – Chancellor Doug Kristensen has announced the appointment of longtime UNK staffer John Falconer as Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Executive Affairs. In this position Falconer will provide counsel and assistance to the chancellor, serve on the administrative Cabinet and lead compliance and special projects. He will oversee all strategic, policy, operational, management, and comprehensive issues on the chancellor's institutional agenda. Falconer replaces Neal … [Read more...] about John Falconer appointed UNK chancellor advisor; Replaces Neal Schnoor
Great Conversation: UNK Honors Program throwing dinner party ‘with a twist’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There won’t be any awkward silences during this dinner party. The University of Nebraska at Kearney Honors Program is promising an evening of lively discussion when guests take a seat at the table for “Great Conversations: Dinner with a Twist.” The event, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. June 21, gives community members a chance to engage with honors students and each other while enjoying a meal at Kearney Country Club, 2800 19th … [Read more...] about Great Conversation: UNK Honors Program throwing dinner party ‘with a twist’
