By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You won’t find Mitch Carlson’s name in the University of Nebraska at Kearney record books. And he’s OK with that, because it’s displayed somewhere far more important. Inside his locker, there’s a blue plaque recognizing two Loper football players: 43 Richard Myers (Grandfather) Bertrand, Nebraska End 1961-1962 _______________________ 83 Mitchell Carlson (Grandson) Central City, Nebraska QB/Wide Receiver … [Read more...] about UNK football player Mitch Carlson honors grandfather, a former Loper, on Senior Day
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UNK faculty, staff, students skate free at UNMC ice rink
OMAHA - The UNMC outdoor ice-skating rink will open Nov. 29 and remain open through Feb. 2. The outdoor rink in Omaha, which is open to the public, is at 4016 Emile St. on the north side of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education. Admission is $5, which includes skates. Students, faculty and staff at UNMC/Nebraska Medicine, as well as family members, can skate for free. In addition, the same offer applies to all other University of Nebraska campuses, … [Read more...] about UNK faculty, staff, students skate free at UNMC ice rink
Visually impaired skier, ‘DWTS’ contestant speaking Thursday at UNK
KEARNEY – Imagine skiing down a mountain at 70 mph. Now imagine what it’s like to do that blind. Paralympian Danelle Umstead says she “lives the impossible” every day as a visually impaired alpine skiing champion. Umstead will speak 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 21) as part of Disability Awareness Week at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Her presentation in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room is free and open to the public. A three-time U.S. Paralympian, … [Read more...] about Visually impaired skier, ‘DWTS’ contestant speaking Thursday at UNK
UNK’s ‘Captain Lovelock’ wins award in national opera competition
KEARNEY – A University of Nebraska at Kearney production is receiving recognition from the National Opera Association. UNK’s performance of “Captain Lovelock,” a one-act opera by American composer John Duke, won an award in the association’s annual opera production competition. UNK took second place in Division I at the undergraduate level. The contest, open to collegiate and conservatory programs, was divided into undergraduate and graduate levels, with four divisions … [Read more...] about UNK’s ‘Captain Lovelock’ wins award in national opera competition
Adam Schultis named Mr. King of Hearts during annual Alpha Phi fundraiser
UNK’s Alpha Phi sorority hosted its seventh annual King of Hearts male pageant Thursday evening at Kearney High School. A dozen contestants representing various UNK fraternities, student organizations and athletic teams competed in dance, talent and interview sessions before a panel of guest judges selected the overall winner. Adam Schultis of Diller, representing Christian Student Fellowship, received the coveted crown and sash and the title of Mr. King of … [Read more...] about Adam Schultis named Mr. King of Hearts during annual Alpha Phi fundraiser
