By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications Roy Machamire was frustrated by the stories coming from his home country. The poverty, famine and mass unemployment caused by former President Robert Mugabe’s political strategies didn’t reflect the Zimbabwe he remembered from his childhood. Corruption, a failed land redistribution plan and international sanctions had crippled the African nation’s economy, creating instability and forcing many people onto the streets. “Everything just went south,” … [Read more...]
Comedian, writer Rick Najera presents at Sept. 26-27 World Affairs Conference
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Writer and guest star of Hulu’s Emmy-nominated original series East Los High, Rick Najera, will speak at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s World Affairs Conference. Experts from across the world will discuss migration at the James E. Smith Midwest Conference on World Affairs Sept. 26-27 in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. Speakers representing Germany, Netherlands, Mexico, India, Pakistan, Slovenia, Cameroon, Fiji, Dominican … [Read more...]
National Geographic photographer presents at UNK World Affairs Conference
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the James E. Smith Midwest Conference on World Affairs will focus on how individuals and communities can positively impact the world. Thoughtful and committed citizens who have changed the world will share their stories during the conference Sept. 29 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. The theme of this year’s conference is “Positive Engagement in … [Read more...]
