KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney student Seulji Kim will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City after winning second place in the American Protégé International Music Talent Competition. A student of UNK piano instructor Jayoung Hong, Kim was runner-up in the competition’s college/professional category. The contest, open to instrumentalists, vocalists and traditional folk and jazz groups from any country, is judged on submitted auditions and … [Read more...] about UNK piano student Seulji Kim performing at Carnegie Hall
UNK, family help Lexington’s Cecilia Perales-Garcia land dream job
“My biggest hope is that some of these students are going to be able to look at me and identify with my story and my challenges and my obstacles and be like, ‘If Señora Perales can do it, then maybe I can, too." - Cecilia Perales-Garcia By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Her eyes fill with tears when she talks about the sacrifices he made for their family. Cecilia Perales-Garcia was just 3 years old when her father, Constancio, moved his wife, Maria, and … [Read more...] about UNK, family help Lexington’s Cecilia Perales-Garcia land dream job
No more password expiration dates; University IT simplifying login policy
KEARNEY – Information technology services is simplifying the password policy for UNK students and employees. Beginning Sunday (March 24), ITS is eliminating password expiration dates and synchronizing TrueYou and campus accounts so users have only a single password to remember. The change doesn’t immediately impact existing account passwords. Your TrueYou (Firefly, SAP, MyBlue and MyRecords) and campus (UNK email, Canvas and Box) passwords will sync the next time you … [Read more...] about No more password expiration dates; University IT simplifying login policy
Nebraska Safety Center hosting free clinic for teen drivers
KEARNEY – The Nebraska Safety Center is hosting a free clinic for teenage drivers. Participants will learn advanced driving skills while working with professional instructors in a controlled and safe environment during the Ford Driving Skills for Life event scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 13 at the Nebraska Safety Center driving range, 1801 N. Railroad St. in Kearney. Funded by a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office, the … [Read more...] about Nebraska Safety Center hosting free clinic for teen drivers
Science Café guest David Crouse discussing stem cells
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “An Update on Stem Cells: Continued Hope and Persistent Hype” TOPIC: Although the description of stem cells in biological systems arose more than a century ago, it didn’t emerge as an important part of public discussion and debate until the past two decades. In this presentation, the various sources of stem cells, as well as their differences, … [Read more...] about Science Café guest David Crouse discussing stem cells
