By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A quote from American philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson best describes Maha Younes’ mission as an educator, researcher and advocate. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Younes, a professor in the department of social work, has definitely been a difference maker during her 27-year career … [Read more...] about Maha Younes – a ‘progressive leader’ and ‘first-rate teacher’ – receives Holdt Distinguished Faculty Award
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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
Social work majors use scavenger hunt to learn more about poverty, Kearney resources
By BEN MALCZYK Assistant Professor, Social Work KEARNEY - Graduating social work majors at the University of Nebraska at Kearney recently participated in the first-ever community scavenger hunt. The class was split up into two teams. Each team was presented a case scenario that a family in poverty may face. Students had to identify potential community resources and then go out and actually visit the agencies. UNK students visited the following locations: Community … [Read more...] about Social work majors use scavenger hunt to learn more about poverty, Kearney resources
UNK Child Welfare Conference aims to end bullying
KEARNEY – An upcoming event at the University of Nebraska at Kearney aims to end bullying. “Bullying: Prevention, Intervention and Strategies for Change” is the subject for the 10th annual Child Welfare Conference Thursday (April 5) in the Ponderosa Room at the Nebraskan Student Union on campus. “Bullying continues to be a prevalent issue affecting individuals of all ages, but it’s especially concerning among children and adolescents,” said associate professor Jody … [Read more...] about UNK Child Welfare Conference aims to end bullying
UNK social work class meets off campus to assess elderly
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The large clock on the wall reads 2:53 p.m. Outside, an elderly man takes his afternoon walk, greeting strangers as they enter the building. Inside, a spirited game of bingo is played. I-23. G-46. N-38. The numbers are called out. “Bingo!” shouts a man. “Bingo,” he repeats. You hear groans from others playing. It is a typical Monday afternoon at Kearney’s Cambridge Court senior living facility, with one … [Read more...] about UNK social work class meets off campus to assess elderly
