By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Three University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty members were recognized Friday with the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards for their excellence in teaching, service and scholarship and research. Brenda Eschenbrenner, Kristy Kounovsky-Shafer and Linda Van Ingen accepted the awards during UNK’s Faculty/Staff Convocation in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Each honoree received a plaque and $2,000. The Pratt-Heins … [Read more...] about Pratt-Heins Awards recognize UNK faculty for excellence
Linda Van INgen
Border Talks keynote Carlos Barcenas, guest panels to address immigration
WHAT: “Border Talks: Addressing Immigration in the United States” KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Carlos Barcenas, community organizer for Center for Rural Affairs, will give the presentation “Their Journey, Your Voice, Our Community” at 4 p.m. PANEL 1: “Past, Present, and Future: Immigrant Influx” will be presented at 2 p.m. by UNK faculty Satoshi Machida, associate professor of political science; William Aviles, professor of political science; and Linda Van Ingen, professor of … [Read more...] about Border Talks keynote Carlos Barcenas, guest panels to address immigration
Documentary on Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ featured at UNK April 10
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – A documentary film about the book, “Silent Spring,” will be featured at the University of Nebraska at Kearney April 10. Rachel Carson’s book, “Silent Spring,” sparked the environmental movement with its publication in 1962. The PBS film explores the life and writings of Carson and the politics of the “Silent Spring” era. A panel of historians and scientists will discuss the film during a roundtable discussion. … [Read more...] about Documentary on Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ featured at UNK April 10
