“A Home Called Nebraska” screened Nov. 17 at The World Theatre By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – A screening of “A Home Called Nebraska” is being shown as part of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s International Education Week celebration. The award-winning documentary, produced and directed by Colorado-based filmmakers George and Beth Gage, spotlights refugees who escaped war, torture and persecution to build a new life in the Midwest. The film … [Read more...] about Film about Nebraska refugees among UNK International Education Week highlights
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For Lindsay and Trevor Stryker, UNK education is chance to make up for lost time
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications GRAND ISLAND - Lindsay Stryker knows what you’re thinking. At roughly twice the age of most of her classmates, she stands out on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. “Sometimes it’s awkward. Sometimes I feel like I get looked at differently,” said Stryker, who turns 37 next week. Many people wonder – and some of them ask – what motivated her to return to school now? That’s a question she’s happy to answer. “It’s important … [Read more...] about For Lindsay and Trevor Stryker, UNK education is chance to make up for lost time
