UNK’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority is bringing holiday cheer to U.S. military members serving overseas through its annual Sisters for Soldiers project. For the seventh year, the sorority collected donations to send care packages to service men and women who will spend the holidays away from their families. This year’s project raised nearly $5,000 and created 392 care packages that will be shipped this week. Each package includes items such as playing cards, puzzle books, … [Read more...] about Alpha Omicron Pi sorority sending holiday care packages to service members
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UNK Police officers sporting pink patches for breast cancer awareness
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Police officers will wear special pink patches on their uniforms throughout October to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for those fighting the disease. UNK Police is joining Kearney Police Department and the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies across the country, by participating in the Pink Patch Project during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We’re all … [Read more...] about UNK Police officers sporting pink patches for breast cancer awareness
UNK Police Chief Jim Davis recognized by US Attorney’s Office
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Police Chief Jim Davis won’t brag about the work he’s done to improve the department over the past three years. He “absolutely hates” talking about himself. Sgt. Ricci Fast isn’t so shy about singing his boss’ praises. He wrote all about Davis’ accomplishments while nominating the UNK Police chief for the Law Enforcement Coordination Award presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in … [Read more...] about UNK Police Chief Jim Davis recognized by US Attorney’s Office
UNK panel to discuss warning signs, how to handle stalking
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting a Stalking Awareness Panel to increase knowledge about the issue, discuss warning signs and help guide people on what they should do if they, or someone they know, is being stalked. Hosted by the UNK Women’s Center, the discussion is from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. The event is free and open to the public. January is national stalking awareness month. “Stalking affects … [Read more...] about UNK panel to discuss warning signs, how to handle stalking
