By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Community spirit is an important part of student life at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The residence halls on campus are usually buzzing with activity as Lopers gather for study sessions, attend social activities or hang out in the lounges. However, there’s been a much different feeling inside these buildings over the past few weeks. Because of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, most students elected … [Read more...] about UNK students maintain social connections through Lopers Live video series
Trelana Daniel
‘Best of the best’ ready to serve UNK as resident assistants
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – In movies and television shows, resident assistants are often portrayed as fun haters who simply enforce quiet hours and other rules that come with living on a college campus. It’s a stereotype that doesn’t match reality. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, resident assistants are problem-solvers, decision-makers, relationship-builders and student leaders who serve as positive role models for their peers. They’re … [Read more...] about ‘Best of the best’ ready to serve UNK as resident assistants
With retention a key focus, UNK Residence Life zeroes in on student expectations, needs
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Universities followed the same model for years when trying to engage students and get them excited about life in residence halls. “Bring in some pizza or popcorn, talk about diversity or another topic and boom, you were done,” explains Trelana Daniel. But soda and donuts don’t cut it anymore, which has residence life staff searching for ways to keep students living on campus after their freshman year. At the … [Read more...] about With retention a key focus, UNK Residence Life zeroes in on student expectations, needs
Leadership UNK selects eight members for 2016-17 class
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected eight staff members for its 2016-17 Leadership UNK class. In its 10th year, the program is designed to expose participants to leadership opportunities at UNK and in the Kearney area, enhance their leadership skills and encourage them to accept leadership roles in the future. Leadership UNK also gives members opportunities to network with the campus community, classmates, speakers and others to discuss issues … [Read more...] about Leadership UNK selects eight members for 2016-17 class
