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
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‘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
Learn to use productive humor during March 17 virtual workshop
KEARNEY – Standup comedian and educator Emily Sabo is presenting a virtual workshop on productive humor 3:30 p.m. March 17. The event, “What Linguistics and Cognitive Science Can Tell Us About Productive Humor (Especially in 2021),” can be accessed on Zoom. It’s free and open to the public. In the workshop, Sabo will prompt attendees to reflect on how they use humor in their personal and professional lives and how humor practices have changed over time – particularly … [Read more...] about Learn to use productive humor during March 17 virtual workshop
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
MyLink app provides easy access to community resources
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A free app that connects people with community resources is now available in central Nebraska, thanks to a partnership with the University of Nebraska at Kearney. MyLink, which provides information about a variety of services offered by nonprofit organizations and government agencies, recently expanded to Adams, Buffalo, Dawson and Hall counties using funding and support from UNK. The brainchild of Bryan Seck, director … [Read more...] about MyLink app provides easy access to community resources
