By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Don Wellensiek was once told he didn’t need to treat every event on campus like a five-star soiree. He politely disagreed. That’s not how Wellensiek operates. The event/moving team leader with University of Nebraska at Kearney Facilities Management and Planning refuses to put less than his best effort into anything he does. “Whether an event is for a group of 10 people or 5,000, it’s important to them, so you do your … [Read more...] about Don Wellensiek, the man behind countless UNK events, retiring after 15 years
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Audrey Kauders retiring; MONA, UNK begin national search for new director
“It has been an absolute privilege to serve as MONA’s director for over 17 years." - Audrey Kauders By KELLY BARTLING UNK Communications KEARNEY – After 17 years directing the Museum of Nebraska Art, Audrey Kauders has announced her retirement to the staff and board. “Audrey’s legacy and achievement deserve celebration,” said MONA board chairman Bob Culver. “She has taken a ‘collection’ to a ‘museum’ that is widely recognized as first-class. Further, she’s embraced … [Read more...] about Audrey Kauders retiring; MONA, UNK begin national search for new director
After climbing ladder at UNK, husband-wife deans Jurma, Taylor ready to relax by pool
“It’s very rare – very rare – for a couple to find jobs they both love at the same university. We feel really fortunate that we were able to have jobs that we really like for all these years in the same place.” - Kenya Taylor By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kenya Taylor took a bit of a flier when she left her native Texas for a faculty position at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The job was nearly 700 miles away from her husband William Jurma, … [Read more...] about After climbing ladder at UNK, husband-wife deans Jurma, Taylor ready to relax by pool
RETIRING: Longtime criminal justice professor Kurt Siedschlaw took long road to UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kurt Siedschlaw was far from a model student when he started college. He was on academic probation twice in his first two years at the University of South Dakota and almost flunked out. “I didn’t know what I wanted,” said Siedschlaw, who was advised by his high school guidance counselor to join the military instead of attending college, but decided the university was a better first option than serving in the Vietnam … [Read more...] about RETIRING: Longtime criminal justice professor Kurt Siedschlaw took long road to UNK
A UNK staple for 41 years, Pam Proskocil retiring from Department of History
Name: Pam Proskocil Job Title: Office Associate, UNK Department of History Years at UNK: 41 Career Path: I started as a part-time secretary for the History Department in 1977 then added in part-time secretary for the Criminal Justice Department. In 1987 I became full time for the History Department and have remained in that position 41 years. In that time, I have worked for nine different department chairs and countless faculty. Family: Husband, Vern; Daughter Jessie … [Read more...] about A UNK staple for 41 years, Pam Proskocil retiring from Department of History
