KEARNEY – The UNK Department of Chemistry will host the Don Fox Memorial Lecture on Friday (Oct. 8) in Copeland Hall Room 131. The event includes a reception at 2:30 p.m. followed by the seminar at 2:45 p.m. This year’s Don Fox Lecturer is April Montoya Vaverka, who will present “Materials Development: Why Defining the Problem is the Most Important Part.” Vaverka earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from UNK in 2002 before attending the University of California, … [Read more...] about April Montoya Vaverka presenting annual Don Fox Lecture on Friday
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Jean Mattson went above and beyond during 48-year career at UNK
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jean Mattson’s rural roots inspired the work ethic and tenacity she demonstrated during her time as a Kearney State College student and throughout her more than 48-year career at her alma mater. She learned to follow through on a job while laboring in the hay fields on the family farm north of Stuart and showed that same determination while working full time to pay for college or putting in long hours as the University … [Read more...] about Jean Mattson went above and beyond during 48-year career at UNK
OBITUARY: Former dean Leonard Skov dedicated his life to education
Leonard C. Skov, 85, of Kearney, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Instead of flowers, memorials to the Dr. Leonard Skov Scholarship Fund https://nufoundation.org/fund/01063740/ or the Himanchal Education Foundation https://himanchal.org/ are suggested. Visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services are handling arrangements. … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: Former dean Leonard Skov dedicated his life to education
UNK to recognize 11 with Distinguished Alumni Awards; Webinar is Oct. 8
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association has announced 11 alumni award recipients who will be recognized during homecoming festivities Oct. 5-11. In its 40th year, UNK’s Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented during a live webinar at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at unkalumni.org/special-events. The 2020 awards will be presented to the following: Distinguished Alumni Phil Gaffney (1972) Mary (Kuk) Rosenthal (1988) Alan L. Smith, Ph.D. … [Read more...] about UNK to recognize 11 with Distinguished Alumni Awards; Webinar is Oct. 8
Brad Kernick receives UNK’s Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Brad Kernick doesn’t need a long list of reasons to give back to his community. His motivation can be boiled down to six words. “It’s the right thing to do.” The longtime Kearney resident was raised with this attitude. “I don’t do anything to try to win an award,” Kernick says. But that doesn’t mean he’s not worthy of receiving one. Kernick was recognized Friday with the Ron and Carol Cope Cornerstone of … [Read more...] about Brad Kernick receives UNK’s Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
