By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s a common phrase in Mexico: “echale ganas.” Loosely translated, it means “put effort into it.” University of Nebraska at Kearney sophomore Adrian Gomez received this advice a lot while growing up in Lexington. “Whenever I was facing any sort of challenge, I would hear my parents’ voices telling me to just put some effort into it,” he said. Gomez, a public administration major and the youngest of three brothers, is a … [Read more...]
UNK Choirs touring four central Nebraska high schools
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Choirs will perform at four central Nebraska high schools and follow that tour with an on-campus concert. The 45-member UNK Choraleers will present concerts Feb. 23 at the following times and locations: 8:45 a.m. – Alma High School 11:30 a.m. – North Platte High School 1:46 p.m. – Cozad High School 2:45 p.m. – Lexington High School The Choraleers, Collegium Singers, Men’s Choir and Women’s Choir will also perform a 3 p.m. concert Feb. 25 at … [Read more...]
Attending UNK helps Thao Nguyen adapt to U.S. life, education
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Thao Nguyen came to the United States in 2013 from Hue, Vietnam, she already had a college degree in her pocket. Before she moved to North Platte to run the business operations of her uncle’s nail salon, Nguyen was an economics student at Hue University in her home country. Initially, Nguyen thought about pursuing her master’s degree once she arrived in Nebraska. There were two obstacles, though. Her English skills were limited, and … [Read more...]
UNK Wind Ensemble touring central, western Nebraska high schools
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Wind Ensemble is performing at six high schools in central and western Nebraska Feb. 4-7. Directed by Duane Bierman, the 44-member group launches the four-day tour with a 7:30 p.m. on-campus performance Feb. 3 at the UNK Recital Hall. It begins the high school performances with an 11:45 a.m. show Feb. 4 at the North Platte High School auditorium and concludes the tour with a 7 p.m. show Feb. 7 at Cozad High School. In addition to the … [Read more...]
