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The students of the University of Nebraska at Kearney interior design program will exhibit their senior shows on Tuesday, April 18, at the Museum of Nebraska Art.
The show will be on display at the MONA from 4 – 7 p.m., and is open to the public.
The UNK interior design students develop a senior project as part of their program. Each student designer will have a display set up to provide a visual aid. The designers will also be available to explain their design ideas.
This semester, each student’s project is based on a health care clinic.
The students chose what their clinic’s description would be. They were given the dimensions of the exterior walls, and where an elevator and columns were located in the building.
The students were then required to decide the layout of different rooms – a reception area, bathrooms, examination rooms, etc. The students were also responsible for deciding on a color scheme, fabrics, furniture and carpet.
At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, the students will be critiqued in a private session by professionals within the interior design field. Public viewing of the projects will then begin at 4 p.m.
The students presenting in the senior show are listed below, alphabetically by hometown:
Erin Flynn , the daughter of Terry and Karen Flynn of Falls City , will present her senior show entitled Calming the Tide. Flynn worked on the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café during her career at UNK. She is a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Kappa Omicron Nu, the American Society of Interior Designers, and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
In the recent NKBA National Bathroom Contest, Flynn received second place for her designs. She is currently doing an internship with Bissell Decorating Studio in Kearney and would like to work in residential design after graduation.
Jill Bates , the daughter of Chauncey and Rosie Bates of Gothenburg , titled her senior project, Designing for Impact. She also assisted with the re-design of Chancellor Kristensen’s office. Bates is a member of Kappa Omicron Nu. She plans to work as a project assistant in Glenwood Springs, Colo.
Angela Kucera is the daughter of Stephan and Rona Kucera of Grand Island . Her senior project is titled Mother Nature’s Haven. Kucera has worked on the redesign of UNK Chancellor Kristensen’s office, the special collections area in the Calvin T. Ryan Library, Loper Office Makeover and other commercial projects. She is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and is the treasurer for the American Society of Interior Designers at UNK. After graduation, Kucera plans to move to Omaha and is accepting a position with a kitchen design firm.
Bryan White of Grand Island , titled his senior show The Healing Garden. He worked on the redesign of UNK Chancellor Kristensen’s office. White is a member of the UNK American Society of Interior Designers, and the National Kitchen and Bath Association. After graduation, he plans to move to Washington for a position with Pacific Crest Cabinets.
Stephanie Budden of Kearney , is the daughter of Don and Shirley Krysl of Hebron . Her show is titled Visual Beauty. Budden has worked on the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café and the Loper Office Makeover. She is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers, the National Kitchen and Bath Association, and Alpha Omicron Nu.
In the 2005 GE National Student Kitchen Design competition, Budden placed third. She is still unsure whether she will work in commercial or residential design after graduation.
Shawna Meyer of Kearney , is the daughter of Lori and Clay Owings of Johnson Lake and Denson and Kristin Reid of Rankin, Texas . Her show is titled Rolling Hills Children’s Clinic. Meyer worked on the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café, and was a campus finalist for the National Kitchen and Bath Association Design competition. She is the secretary and treasurer of the UNK National Kitchen and Bath Association and the secretary for the American Society of Interior Designers. After graduation Meyer will participate in an internship with Designer Craft Woodworking.
Jenny Stahla is the daughter of Ron and Mary Stahla of Lexington . Her clinic is called General Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. She has worked on the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café, Loper Office Makeover, the Donor Wall in West Center, and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) bathroom competition. Stahla won third place in the NKBA competition.
She is a member of Phi Eta Sigma and Kappa Omicron Nu. Stahla is also the vice president for the UNK National Kitchen and Bath Association, and the historian for the American Society of Interior Designers. After graduation, Stahla will move to Portland, Ore. to work for Neil Kelly Co., and design and remodeling firm.
Allison Nissen is the daughter of Kim Nissen of Malcolm , and Alan Nissen of Lincoln . Her fictional clinic is called Strides Physical Therapy Clinic. Nissen worked on the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café project, and was a finalist in the National Kitchen and Bath Association competition.
She is also the president of the UNK organizations: American Society of Interior Designers and the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Nissen is also a member of Kappa Omicron Nu, an interior design fraternity. After graduation, Nissen plans to work in residential kitchen and bath design.
Ginger McCandless is the daughter of Brenda Dowse and Terry McCandless of Merna . She has worked on the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café as well as the redesign of Chancellor Kristensen’s office. After graduation, McCandless plans to relocate to Omaha to work in residential design.
Staci Heer is the daughter of Larry and Susan Heer of Naponee . Her exhibit is titled Natural Serenity. She is a member of kappa Omicron Nu, National Scholars Honor Society, Gold Torch Society, the American Society of Interior Designers and the National Kitchen and Bath Association. After graduation, Heer plans to do an internship with a kitchen and bath showroom/dealer in Nebraska or Kansas.
Sydney Marshall , the daughter of Bob and Joan Marshall of Nehawka , will present her senior show, A Breath of Life. She worked on the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café and a memorial wall for the dean. Marshall is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the American Society of Interior Designers and the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
Marshall plans to specialize in universal design, and is currently working for Assistive Technology Partnership, and agency that develops home modifications for individuals who have become disabled and can no longer access their homes.
Alyssa McCumber of Stromsburg is the daughter of Brad and Debbie McCumber of Ashland . Her senior project title is New Beginnings. McCumber has worked on several projects including the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café, the redesign of Chancellor Kristensen’s office and the Loper Office Makeover. She is a member of the UNK National Kitchen and Bath Association, and the American Society of Interior Designers. After graduation, McCumber is considering an internship in Arizona as well as planning to look for a position in Kansas City.
Andrea Hartman is the daughter of Rob and Diane Hartman of Weeping Water . Her show is called the ARC Clinic. Projects she has worked on include the Loper Office Makeover, the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café and the Donor Wall in West Center. After graduation, Hartman plans to work in commercial design.
Harumi Tasaki , the daughter of Shigemitsu Tasaki of Tochigi Japan , titled her senior show Blanco Dental Clinic. She has worked on several projects including the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café, the Donor Wall in West Center and a commercial office project. Tasaki plans to return to Japan to work in interior design.
Kumiko Arakawa is the daughter of Takashi Arakawa of Yokohama, Japan . Her show is titled Feel the Sunlight. She worked on the Calvin T. Ryan Library Internet Café, and is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, International Student Association and Japanese Association of Kearney (JAK) at UNK. After graduation, Arakawa plans to work as an interior design or space planner in her hometown.