Fourth recipient of Joan Bailey Award By PETER YAZVAC UNK Athletics KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Department has chosen Kathy English as recipient of this year's Joan Bailey Award for the Advancement of Women's Athletics. English was honored Saturday at the Loper women's and men's basketball games against Northeastern State. "Three years ago, we announced the creation of the Joan Bailey Award for the Advancement of Women's Athletics. This award is named in … [Read more...]
Bickford, Bice bringing aquaponics to Nebraska schools
Growing own food helps children make healthier choices By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Two University of Nebraska at Kearney professors and their collaborators are embarking on a research project that could change the way kids think about food. Nate Bickford, assistant professor of biology, and Matt Bice, assistant professor in the Physical Activity and Wellness Laboratory, are teaming up to teach middle school teachers how to integrate aquaponics systems into their … [Read more...]
Exercise science students help Boy Scouts earn merit badges
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Wellness Center opened in 2014, the possibilities to partner with the public were endless. It opened the doors to enhanced learning experiences, community wellness programs and, recently, a Boy Scouts merit badge program. Greg Brown, professor in exercise science and a scoutmaster himself, was approached a few years ago by an area troop about offering a personal fitness merit badge to area … [Read more...]
UNK students lead physical education classes for home schoolers
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nearly 100 home school students visited the University of Nebraska at Kearney every Friday this school year for physical education. “It’s a great opportunity for both our students and the local home school students because they don’t have high quality physical education in their curriculum. It’s a great opportunity to teach them lifetime skills,” said Patrick Mattfeld, physical education graduate student. Home school physical education … [Read more...]
Cushing Coliseum basketball games among fondest memories for Carleen Jurgensen; Retiring after 45 years
Carleen Jurgensen Job Title: Office associate, Kinesiology and Sport Sciences Department Years at UNK: 45 Family: Husband, Ron; Son, Kenton Jurgensen, graduated from UNK in 1999 with a sports management degree; Daughter, Kirsten Scheer, currently seeking degree in elementary education vis online courses. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, time with family Four words that describe your personality? Caring, compassionate, loyal, dedicated Share something about … [Read more...]
