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
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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
International Studies speaker Tillman highlights impact of studying abroad, global workforce
Honors Program meets fundraising challenge for study abroad support
The University of Nebraska at Kearney Honors Program will now be able to help even more students have a study abroad experience with the successful completion of a $20,000 fundraising effort. A donor who has remained anonymous offered a $10,000 challenge gift last year to the UNK Honors Study Abroad Support Fund if other donors would first contribute $10,000 by May 1. Gifts of all amounts were made to meet the goal and deadline. “We are thrilled by the way alumni and … [Read more...] about Honors Program meets fundraising challenge for study abroad support
