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University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen has announced the selection of the UNK Ambassadors for the 2006-2007 academic year.
Ambassadors serve as a leadership group for the university and help host UNK functions. Members also conduct campus tours for distinguished guests, including foreign diplomats, alumni and government officials.
Ambassadors are selected through a competitive application and interview process. The following students are returning Ambassadors from the 2005-2006 academic year.
Hershey – Katy Bodenhamer
Majors: advertising and English
Parents: Richard and Nancy Bodenhamer
Minden – Andy Craig, coordinator for the Ambassadors
Major: exercise science (pre-medicine)
Parents: Dave and Jane Craig
Ogallala – Kevin Wait
Major: exercise science
Parents: Eric and Barb Wait
In addition to the returning Ambassadors, 12 new students were selected to
serve as Ambassadors. They are listed below alphabetically by hometown.
Bertrand – Brooke McGee
Major: political science
Parents: Arlan and Shelly McGee
Brady – Jael Johnson
Major: organizational communications
Parents: John and the Late Judy Johnson
Eagle – Travis Checketts
Major: organizational communication
Parents: Paul and Marla Checketts
Elwood – Kole Kugler
Major: biology (pre-dental)
Parents: Kurt and Erin Kugler
Holdrege – Monica Fuentes
Major: communication disorders
Parents: Eric and Sharon Fuentes
Kearney – Heather Korte
Major: communications disorders
Parents: Ron and Ann Tillery
Brock Steinbrink
Major: business administration with an emphasis in
accounting and finance
Parents: Rocky and Dione Steinbrink
Lincoln – Amber Nabity
Majors: math and history education
Parents: Fred and Jean Nabity
Schuyler – Isis Ortiz
Majors: political science and international studies
Parent: Martha McGinnis
Walton – Ryan Gildea
Major: business administration
Parents: Mary French and Tom Gildea
Weeping Water – Melanie Spilinek
Majors: English and Philosophy
Parents: Scott and Cindy Spilinek
York – Scott Vincent
Major: Chemistry
Parents: Craig and Patti Vincent
