KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney alumnus and Fortune 500 executive Andres Traslavina is returning to his alma mater to motivate and educate current students and faculty members. Traslavina, director of global executive recruiting for Whole Foods Market, is the 2018-19 Ron Landstrom Executive-in-Residence at UNK. He will present “Pursuing Happiness and Finding Your Calling” at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room as part of the JA … [Read more...] about Whole Foods recruiter Andres Traslavina named Executive-in-Residence at UNK
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Medical technology exec Wall presents Sept. 14 as UNK Executive-in-Residence
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Brett Wall has some simple, yet detailed, advice for students. “Learn as much as you can. Volunteer for tough assignments, or the assignments that others do not want to do,” he says. “Learn the word yes. It is a powerful word, as it ends debate, opens up opportunities and creates and fosters relationships.” It’s also important to understand the value of hard work. “Ultimately that does pay off, and additional … [Read more...] about Medical technology exec Wall presents Sept. 14 as UNK Executive-in-Residence
CHI finance officer Wojtalewicz presents Sept. 22 as UNK Executive-in-Residence
EDITORS: Wojtalewicz is pronounced Wad-a-le’vich By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jeanette Wojtalewicz credits her success in finance to taking risks and learning from failures. Wojtalewicz, chief financial officer for Catholic Health Initiatives – CHI Health, is the Ron Landstrom Executive-in-Residence at the University of Nebraska at Kearney for 2016. She will present, “Keep the Door Open – Life After UNK,” at 11 a.m. Sept. 22 in the Nebraskan Student … [Read more...] about CHI finance officer Wojtalewicz presents Sept. 22 as UNK Executive-in-Residence