KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is planning a major renovation project that would move Calvin T. Ryan Library further into the 21st century and better address the needs of students, staff and faculty. The result of a master planning process that started in 2016, the roughly $25 million project would enhance the library’s role as the center of learning on campus by creating an inviting and engaging environment that combines physical collections with new … [Read more...] about Major improvements planned for Calvin T. Ryan Library
Calvin T. Ryan Library
‘We’re just trying to live’: Oral history project gives immigrants a voice
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Carlos Ortega and his family didn’t come to the United States to sell drugs. They aren’t here to “steal” jobs from hardworking Americans or to leech off the federal benefits system. “We came here so we can be safe and build a better future,” said Ortega, who was 9 years old when his family left their home in Chihuahua, Mexico. “We’re just trying to live. That’s all we’re trying to do.” Ortega is one of 20 … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just trying to live’: Oral history project gives immigrants a voice
UNK hosting PAWS University summer camps for elementary students
REGISTER HERE By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – PAWS University is back and better than ever. Hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the curriculum-based summer camps for students entering grades one through six are returning to an in-person format for 2021, with some exciting additions. “Although we loved being able to provide PAWS University: Home Edition kits for community families last summer, our entire team is thrilled to have our … [Read more...] about UNK hosting PAWS University summer camps for elementary students
‘Hostile Terrain’ exhibit shows human toll of border control policy
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Each of the roughly 3,200 toe tags displayed inside the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Calvin T. Ryan Library represents a life cut short. They were mothers and fathers, aunts and uncles and brothers and sisters who died along the U.S.-Mexico border during their pursuit of a brighter future. Some succumbed to the extreme heat and dehydration, and others were killed by gunshot wounds and blunt force injuries. Many of … [Read more...] about ‘Hostile Terrain’ exhibit shows human toll of border control policy
University of Nebraska libraries launching new online catalog/discovery tool
Patrons of University of Nebraska libraries will notice big changes on the libraries’ websites beginning Dec. 21. When users search for books, databases and other research resources through the libraries, they will interact with a next-generation library catalog and discovery tool. This change is the outcome of an 18-month project of the University of Nebraska Consortium of Libraries (UNCL) to upgrade to a new library services platform, which integrates nearly all aspects … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska libraries launching new online catalog/discovery tool
