KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced Wednesday the winners of this year’s Applauding Excellence awards. Established in 2012 by the Division of Student Affairs, these awards celebrate the exceptional work of student leaders, organizations and advisers on campus. Applauding Excellence awards are presented to honorees nominated by UNK students, staff or faculty. This year’s recipients, with comments from nominators, are: Leadership Legacy Katie … [Read more...] about Applauding Excellence awards recognize outstanding UNK students, organizations
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Active bystander training teaches UNK students to look out for each other
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It was the middle of dead week, and University of Nebraska at Kearney student-athletes were focused on their upcoming final exams and the homestretch of their respective seasons. But that didn’t prevent them from coming together for a different kind of training. Members of all 14 UNK sports – roughly 350 of them – gathered last week to participate in 90-minute sessions focusing on alcohol abuse, mental health and … [Read more...] about Active bystander training teaches UNK students to look out for each other
Growing Need: Counseling services help students overcome obstacles, succeed at UNK
Recent UNK graduate Bridget Langin used UNK’s Student Health and Counseling services after she was in a motor vehicle accident that killed two people, including her friend and fellow UNK student Amber Frerichs. Diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, she met regularly with UNK counselors to cope with the flashbacks, anxiety and overwhelming sadness. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)[/caption] By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Bridget Langin … [Read more...] about Growing Need: Counseling services help students overcome obstacles, succeed at UNK
UNK workshop focus is human trafficking, warning signs
KEARNEY – The Women’s Center and International Justice Mission at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting a workshop on Human Trafficking. The event, free and open to the public, is from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Ponderosa Room inside the Nebraskan Student Union. The featured speaker is Leticia Bonifas with Central Nebraska Immigration and Human Trafficking Outreach, who will focus on how human trafficking affects our communities. Attendees will gain a … [Read more...] about UNK workshop focus is human trafficking, warning signs
UNK panel to discuss warning signs, how to handle stalking
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting a Stalking Awareness Panel to increase knowledge about the issue, discuss warning signs and help guide people on what they should do if they, or someone they know, is being stalked. Hosted by the UNK Women’s Center, the discussion is from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. The event is free and open to the public. January is national stalking awareness month. “Stalking affects … [Read more...] about UNK panel to discuss warning signs, how to handle stalking
