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
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Nebraska State Handwriting Contest keeps lost art alive
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications In the age of Twitter, texting and emojis, there’s still a place for good handwriting. Just ask 15-year-old Anvitha Boosani of Omaha. The soon-to-be junior at Millard North High School is proof that penmanship isn’t a thing of the past. “Penmanship is still important,” Boosani said. “Even though typing is becoming more common, it’s still important for kids to learn penmanship.” Like generations of students before her, … [Read more...] about Nebraska State Handwriting Contest keeps lost art alive
‘Beyond blessed’: UNK lecturer provides field experiences with help from her friends
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney senior Morgan Curlo was supposed to be in an elementary school classroom, learning from the people she plans to join in the special education field. Like many other Lopers in the teacher education program, this semester was her final opportunity to gain that hands-on experience before she begins student teaching. “These field experiences are so important to our future … [Read more...] about ‘Beyond blessed’: UNK lecturer provides field experiences with help from her friends
UNK looking for best handwriting in Nebraska
KEARNEY – Cursive writing is a thing of the past. Schools across the nation have dropped it from their curriculums, and people live in a world ruled by texting and emails. But the University of Nebraska at Kearney is keeping the dying art alive with its annual Nebraska Handwriting Contest. In its 30th year, the competition promotes legible handwriting as an effective means of communication. The contest is open to all Nebraska residents in four age categories: 12 and … [Read more...] about UNK looking for best handwriting in Nebraska
Handwriting contest to recognize best penmanship in Nebraska
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Entries are being accepted for the 25th annual Nebraska Handwriting Contest, which promotes legible handwriting as an effective means of communication. The contest is open to all Nebraska residents in four age categories: 12 and under, ages 13-16, ages 17-49 and age 50 and over. Administered by the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the contest is endorsed and supported by the … [Read more...] about Handwriting contest to recognize best penmanship in Nebraska
