By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s a common phrase in Mexico: “echale ganas.” Loosely translated, it means “put effort into it.” University of Nebraska at Kearney sophomore Adrian Gomez received this advice a lot while growing up in Lexington. “Whenever I was facing any sort of challenge, I would hear my parents’ voices telling me to just put some effort into it,” he said. Gomez, a public administration major and the youngest of three … [Read more...] about échale ganas – Multicultural Leaders Day shows students they can thrive at UNK
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UNK hosts annual Central Nebraska History Day event for middle, high school students
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosted the annual Central Nebraska History Day on Wednesday with more than 170 middle and high school students competing. Students from Arcadia, Ainsworth, Arapahoe, Cozad, Lexington, McCook and O’Neill presented projects based on the theme “Conflict and Compromise in History.” They competed in individual or group events in categories such as documentary film, interpretive websites, poster exhibits and individual research … [Read more...] about UNK hosts annual Central Nebraska History Day event for middle, high school students
UNK Choirs touring four central Nebraska high schools
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Choirs will perform at four central Nebraska high schools and follow that tour with an on-campus concert. The 45-member UNK Choraleers will present concerts Feb. 23 at the following times and locations: 8:45 a.m. – Alma High School 11:30 a.m. – North Platte High School 1:46 p.m. – Cozad High School 2:45 p.m. – Lexington High School The Choraleers, Collegium Singers, Men’s Choir and Women’s Choir will also perform a 3 p.m. … [Read more...] about UNK Choirs touring four central Nebraska high schools
VIDEO: Jose Monrroy establishes scholarship run for students who face hardships
After overcoming hardships of his own, UNK junior Jose Monrroy of Cozad is encouraging others to “Chase Your Dreams” with a special scholarship fund. His story will inspire you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeCb-fl9sBA&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Jose Monrroy establishes scholarship run for students who face hardships
Kearney High School wins top parade honors at UNK Band Day
Kearney High School won the Sweepstakes Trophy and was named the top band overall at Saturday’s 2016 UNK Band Day Parade Competition. Twenty-four Nebraska bands marched in the University of Nebraska at Kearney parade. Directed by Nathan LeFeber and Rick Mitchell, Kearney High won Class AA and was also awarded the trophy for outstanding drum line. Winning the Outstanding Color Guard trophy was Kearney Catholic High School. Other first-place honors went to Grand … [Read more...] about Kearney High School wins top parade honors at UNK Band Day
