EVENT SCHEDULE 8 am – Check-in 8:30 am – Welcome, UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen 8:45 am – Expert panel discussion on four themes: People, Places, Government, Sectors 10 am – Breakout sessions with panelists 11:15 am – Education and workforce solutions - “Success and Vision for Expanding the Step IT Up America Program to Kearney and UNK” with BG Moore, president, Xpanxion UST Global Group. - “What We Are Doing and Where We’re Going – Aligning with Blueprint Nebraska” … [Read more...] about UNK economic development event to help advance, prioritize Blueprint Nebraska ideas
University of Nebraska at Kearney announces fall 2019 dean’s list
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.0 for an “A,” 3.0 for a “B” and a 2.0 for a “C.” Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis – such as internships and student teaching – aren’t included among the necessary 12 … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska at Kearney announces fall 2019 dean’s list
101 high schools, 760 students to perform in UNK honor bands, choirs
KEARNEY – Students from 101 high schools in Nebraska and Kansas will participate in the annual Honor Band and Choral Clinic hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. The event, scheduled for Jan. 27, includes 760 high school music students who will work with UNK faculty and guest instructors before performing two public concerts at UNK’s Health and Sports Center. The 5:30 p.m. performance will feature the Festival Band and … [Read more...] about 101 high schools, 760 students to perform in UNK honor bands, choirs
UNK Police to host active shooter training on campus Wednesday, Thursday
The University of Nebraska at Kearney Police Department is hosting an active shooter class and officer training on campus Wednesday and Thursday. The classes will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. On Wednesday, the active shooter event will be staged in the Nebraskan Student Union, with the afternoon session consisting of officer movements inside the building. On Thursday, the training exercise will occur at Conrad Hall. “Police Training” signage will be posted … [Read more...] about UNK Police to host active shooter training on campus Wednesday, Thursday
Flood assistance, construction, volleyball success top UNK stories of 2019
Here is a snapshot of the most-read and top stories of 2019 posted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s communications and news team. UNK opens doors to those impacted by flooding in Kearney area Rangel Lowry was working at Mid Nebraska Individual Services in Kearney when he heard the news. The flooding in Kearney and other area communities had worsened, forcing residents out of their homes and evacuating hotels filled with Interstate 80 travelers. The … [Read more...] about Flood assistance, construction, volleyball success top UNK stories of 2019
