By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – They arrived at Friday evening’s event dressed in their best attire. It was a requirement for this three-course dinner, a fancy, black tablecloth affair at The Archway in Kearney. For many of the guests, this was their first time attending a formal banquet. And they had a lot to learn. Which direction should I pass the salad dressing? How do you twirl pasta? Why are there so many utensils? “Different … [Read more...] about UNK students teach local seventh graders ‘Skills for Success’
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Commencement speaker Ryan Clark discovers unexpected opportunities at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ryan Clark is an unremarkable person. At least that’s how he views himself. “I don’t have any crazy story to tell or any inspiring moment,” Clark said. Yet, much to his surprise, the 23-year-old will be on stage Friday during the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s winter commencement to deliver the student address. “I wanted to know why so many people said no before they got to me,” joked Clark, who is … [Read more...] about Commencement speaker Ryan Clark discovers unexpected opportunities at UNK