By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rick Schuessler calls it “a noisy, but exciting time” in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Fine Arts Building. The department of art and design, which he chairs, is getting new studio space for painting, drawing, sculpture and glassblowing through a project that adds about 5,500 square feet to the building’s west wing and introduces new technology to UNK’s art education programs. “We’ve never had a department … [Read more...] about Kindred events celebrate UNK art department, Fine Arts Building renovations
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Educator of the Year: UNK’s Kosmicki shares passion for art with future teachers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Christy Kosmicki has her own way of measuring academic success – and it has nothing to do with standardized test scores. She believes students should be imaginative and self-expressive, instead of focusing all their energy on finding the “right answer.” “That’s why we need art educators, because they teach kids that ability to visualize and problem-solve and be creative,” Kosmicki said. The Minden native has spent most of her … [Read more...] about Educator of the Year: UNK’s Kosmicki shares passion for art with future teachers
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagination Day shows high schoolers art, design careers
More than 120 students from 17 area high schools attended Imagination Day on Thursday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A recruiting event for UNK’s Department of Art and Design, the day introduces high schoolers to the courses offered at the university and exposes them to new techniques and equipment. Participants attended art demonstrations, presentations and workshops during the event including glass blowing, ceramics, print making, painting, photography and … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Imagination Day shows high schoolers art, design careers
First unveiled in 1985, ceremonial mace comes out each year for UNK commencement
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Few people have access to Raymond Schultze’s creation. For 362 days a year, it’s stashed inside University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen’s conference room – tucked between a pair of bookcases filled with various mementos and scholarly literature. Among the items on display – volleyballs signed by former Loper players, volumes of books on the “Writings of Washington” and “Laws of Nebraska” and a … [Read more...] about First unveiled in 1985, ceremonial mace comes out each year for UNK commencement
Drawn to art, Jase Hueser forges own path at UNK; Top honors at Nebraska ADDYs
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jase Hueser was almost destined to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney. His grandfather Jerry Hueser is the winningest men’s basketball coach in school history, compiling 519 victories over 26 seasons from 1970 to 1996, and his father Joel Hueser played for the Lopers from 1984-88. Now Jase Hueser is finding his own success at UNK, but not in the sport his family loves. “I’m 6-foot-6, but I don’t play … [Read more...] about Drawn to art, Jase Hueser forges own path at UNK; Top honors at Nebraska ADDYs
