WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Diseases are Coming for You: Perspectives on a Century of Sickness” TOPIC: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have worked together to fight the virus, implement public health protocols and develop a series of vaccines. Others have resisted mask mandates and refused social-distancing rules. The ability for diseases to persist, to hurt … [Read more...] about David Vail, Darby Carlson discussing diseases during upcoming Science Café
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UNK student documentary tells story of Kearney’s historic World Theatre
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The World Theatre is more than a cool spot to watch a movie or live performance. It’s a downtown Kearney landmark. Built in 1927, the historic Masonic Temple building and former vaudeville theater serves as a community gathering place that brings people together for shared experiences. “When you walk into The World Theatre, people know each other by name,” said Ryan Range, a junior at the University of Nebraska … [Read more...] about UNK student documentary tells story of Kearney’s historic World Theatre
UNK Dance presenting ‘RESET’ Thursday through Saturday at Miriam Drake Theatre
KEARNEY – The University Theatre at Kearney and UNK Dance Program are presenting the spring dance concert – “RESET” – at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Miriam Drake Theatre. Director of Dance Noelle Bohaty explores the opportunities for connection, reflection and pause over the past year of disruption and isolation through movement in both commercial and concert dance in this evening-length performance. The concert features … [Read more...] about UNK Dance presenting ‘RESET’ Thursday through Saturday at Miriam Drake Theatre
UNK junior Claudia Taylor uses her voice to advocate for others
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Claudia Taylor is a “very shy” person, but you wouldn’t know that from meeting her. The Lincoln High School graduate found her voice at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she’s active in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and TRIO Student Support Services. “My passion for social justice and fighting for basic humanity overshadows my shyness and my uncomfortableness,” said Taylor, an Afro … [Read more...] about UNK junior Claudia Taylor uses her voice to advocate for others
Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside overcomes obstacles to be first in family to attend college
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside didn’t know a single family member – parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles or cousins – who had attended college. “Leaving high school was a big transition,” she said. “I had to look up YouTube videos of freshmen moving in because I didn’t know anything. Should I bring a mirror? Do they have a checklist? Is that a thing?” An Omaha Northwest High School graduate, Smith-Whiteside also … [Read more...] about Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside overcomes obstacles to be first in family to attend college
