ROXANNE VIPOND Family: Husband, Craig; children, Jeff, Denise, Steve and Stefanie; and seven grandchildren. Awards: Advocate of the Year 2004 – Nebraska Family Child Care Association; Celebrate Literacy Award 2005 – Central Nebraska Reading Council; Celebrate Literacy Award 2006 – Nebraska State Reading Council; Making a Difference for Children 2006 – Voices for Children in Nebraska; Woman of Distinction Award 2011 – YWCA Grand Island. Community Involvement: Nebraska … [Read more...] about Roxanne Vipond recognized with UNK’s Early Childhood Pioneer Award
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College of Education committee focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Change doesn’t happen overnight. You can’t solve social injustice and inequality during a one-day seminar or training session. It takes long-term commitment to create a truly inclusive environment that’s free of these issues. “If you’re going to be competent – not culturally competent, but competent – you must continue to educate yourself and educate others,” said Toni Hill, an associate professor in the University … [Read more...] about College of Education committee focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion
UNK, Kearney communities stand in unity against social injustices
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Eight minutes and 46 seconds. That’s how long a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against George Floyd’s neck as Floyd gasped for air and eventually stopped breathing. The May 25 incident – another fatal interaction between law enforcement and an unarmed black citizen – sparked a wave of protests across the country and a renewed call to end racism, inequality and police brutality. On Thursday – 10 days … [Read more...] about UNK, Kearney communities stand in unity against social injustices
Medical professionals will address rural care, teleservices at UNK forum
KEARNEY – Dr. Marjie Heier, medical director at the Chifundo Rural Health Center in Zambia, is among the panelists speaking Wednesday (Sept. 25) during the Global Perspective on Telecare and Rural Health forum hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The event, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room, will address rural health care issues and the use of technology and teleservices during three sessions featuring 12 … [Read more...] about Medical professionals will address rural care, teleservices at UNK forum
Black Student Association provides sense of belonging for Samiya Alexander, others at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Samiya Alexander was born in Chicago, but raised in North Platte. She’s used to life in the rural Midwest and being a minority. “The black population here isn’t that huge,” Alexander said, perhaps understating the lack of diversity in many Nebraska communities. Alexander feels comfortable at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where people from many races and backgrounds come to study and interact. Still, she … [Read more...] about Black Student Association provides sense of belonging for Samiya Alexander, others at UNK
