By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty member Doug Biggs is returning to a familiar place to teach as a Fulbright scholar. Biggs, a professor and graduate program director in UNK’s Department of History, will travel to Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, which awarded him a grant to teach abroad in 2020-21. “This is a great opportunity to raise the … [Read more...] about UNK professor Doug Biggs receives Fulbright award to teach in Czech Republic
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Coronavirus forces UNK to cancel study abroad to Czech Republic
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has canceled an upcoming study abroad program as the coronavirus continues to spread across the world. UNK notified students Wednesday that it is canceling its spring study abroad program at Palacky University in the Czech Republic. The decision impacts 11 students and one faculty member who were scheduled to participate beginning March 16. The decision to cancel study abroad … [Read more...] about Coronavirus forces UNK to cancel study abroad to Czech Republic
G’day, mate! UNK students explore Australia through new study abroad program
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Imagine snorkeling in the crystal-clear water above the Great Barrier Reef, snuggling with koalas and kangaroos at the Australia Zoo and taking in the spectacular views during a sunset cruise in the Mooloolah River. This dream vacation became a reality for six University of Nebraska at Kearney students who spent part of their summer in “the land down under.” The group learned about Australian history and culture at the … [Read more...] about G’day, mate! UNK students explore Australia through new study abroad program
Tim Burkink sees value in international education – at UNK and abroad; Business dean transitions to new role
College of Business and Technology dean moving to new position By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tim Burkink didn’t travel outside the United States until he was almost 30 years old. Then an assistant professor at Arizona State University, he and a colleague went to Europe to study food marketing systems in the post-war Balkans region. “It opened my eyes to the benefits of people from different cultures coming together to learn from one another,” he said of … [Read more...] about Tim Burkink sees value in international education – at UNK and abroad; Business dean transitions to new role
Studying abroad, UNK student Paige Kristensen gets surprise at Vatican church
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications VATICAN CITY – Paige Kristensen thought she was about to get booted from one of the world’s most sacred places. Instead, she ended up reading Scripture to worshippers at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Kristensen found herself in the memorable situation Sunday while visiting Rome with fellow University of Nebraska at Kearney student Jennifer Belsan of Columbus. The Lopers, who are studying abroad in the Czech … [Read more...] about Studying abroad, UNK student Paige Kristensen gets surprise at Vatican church
