Name: Pam Proskocil Job Title: Office Associate, UNK Department of History Years at UNK: 41 Career Path: I started as a part-time secretary for the History Department in 1977 then added in part-time secretary for the Criminal Justice Department. In 1987 I became full time for the History Department and have remained in that position 41 years. In that time, I have worked for nine different department chairs and countless faculty. Family: Husband, Vern; Daughter Jessie Thoene and her husband, … [Read more...]
UNK group partnering with JDRF to host diabetes walk
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kameran Ulferts understands the challenges Type 1 diabetics face. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior was diagnosed with the condition at age 12. “It was a huge lifestyle change,” said Ulferts, who must monitor her blood sugar level constantly. She wants other Type 1 diabetics to know they’re not alone in this journey. Ulferts, a 2014 graduate of Fullerton High School, teamed up with another UNK student to start a local … [Read more...]
UNK faculty, students performing Sunday at ‘Piano Extravaganza’
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty and students will be joined by the Atlantic Piano Duo during the upcoming “Piano Extravaganza.” The concert scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday (April 22) in the Fine Arts Building recital hall features UNK collaborative pianist Jayoung Hong, assistant music professor Beth Mattingly and piano students Seungwon Lee and Kangyoung Ban. The Atlantic Piano Duo is comprised of University of Nebraska at Omaha assistant professor Kristín Jónína Taylor and … [Read more...]
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 Republic, used part of their … [Read more...]
World-renowned linguist David Harrison to discuss effort to save endangered languages
KEARNEY – Half the world’s languages are in danger of disappearing this century. David Harrison, a linguist, author and expert in the study of endangered languages, has dedicated his career to documenting these languages in an effort to keep them alive. His work was featured in the Emmy-nominated 2008 documentary film “The Linguists” and he authored the book “The Last Speakers” with National Geographic. Harrison will discuss his mission during a presentation titled “Saving Endangered … [Read more...]
