By KELLY BARTLING UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Cannon Marchand and James Knights signed up for University of Nebraska at Kearney’s ROTC, they hoped to advance their world knowledge, improve their leadership skills and take part in amazing experiences. Both were able to do that this summer through two special Army Cadet training programs that took one to Bulgaria and the other to Germany. Marchand traveled in June and July to Bulgaria, where he helped teach English to officers … [Read more...]
Former military science professor Sumner to speak Nov. 8 at UNK
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Former University of Nebraska at Kearney military science professor, Gordon Sumner, will present “In Order to Lead, You Must Follow” on Nov. 8 at UNK. His presentation, sponsored by UNK Army ROTC, begins at 7 p.m. in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. Sumner is founder of Gordon Sumner Consulting, which facilitates group training and education support, strategic planning and programming, resource and operations management, and staff … [Read more...]
Grant Holscher getting the most out of ROTC experience
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Grant Holscher wants to become a pilot. He also wants to teach history to high school students. It’s why he joined ROTC out of high school on a four-year national scholarship that allows him to pursue both. “I’m a really big history buff. I’m big into world history. I love World War I and II,” Holscher said. This summer, Holscher traveled to Europe on a Holocaust-focused trip, led by the University of Nebraska at Kearney History … [Read more...]
Joe Carlson brings military, police background to UNK criminal justice classrooms
“I like to talk to our students, especially if they look a little bit lonely or sad. I’ll smile and say ‘hi,’ and they’ll smile back. I’ll think maybe I helped them out a little bit today and made them feel a bit better. I like making people feel happy.” - Joe Carlson, Criminal Justice Professor By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Joe Carlson was 10 years old when his dad took him to the county parade near the family farm in southern Idaho. As floats, automobiles and performers … [Read more...]
