By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications VATICAN CITY – Paige Kristensen thought she was about to get booted from one of the world’s most sacred places. Instead, she ended up reading Scripture to worshippers at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Kristensen found herself in the memorable situation Sunday while visiting Rome with fellow University of Nebraska at Kearney student Jennifer Belsan of Columbus. The Lopers, who are studying abroad in the Czech … [Read more...] about Studying abroad, UNK student Paige Kristensen gets surprise at Vatican church
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Wind Ensemble performing three-day concert tour in eastern Nebraska
TOUR SCHEDULE Wednesday, Feb. 1 7:30 p.m. – UNK Recital Hall Thursday, Feb. 2 8:30 a.m. – Wood River High School 1 p.m. – Fullerton High School 7 p.m. – Columbus High School Friday, Feb. 3 9:40 a.m. – Oakland-Craig High School 1:50 p.m. – Pierce High School Saturday, Feb. 4 2 p.m. – Blair High School By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Wind Ensemble will perform at six eastern Nebraska high … [Read more...] about Wind Ensemble performing three-day concert tour in eastern Nebraska
UNK grad Nicole Miller receives Presidential Award for math, science
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate Nicole Miller of Columbus is one of 213 teachers nationally to receive the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She will receive the award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Miller was selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians and educators following an initial selection process at the state level. She receives a ,000 award from the … [Read more...] about UNK grad Nicole Miller receives Presidential Award for math, science
