By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – College commencement is one of the greatest moments in a person’s life. It’s a time to recognize graduates’ hard work and celebrate their accomplishments with family, friends and classmates. For University of Nebraska at Kearney student Ryo Kawamoto, that special moment was supposed to occur May 8. “He was really excited to experience an American graduation, then a worldwide pandemic happened,” said Amy Nebesniak, an … [Read more...] about Emotional goodbye: UNK professor hosts virtual graduation for international student
International Friendship Program
Coffman’s 20 years at UNK included compassion, love and loyalty to many
Bonnie Coffman Job Title: Outreach coordinator, International Education Years at UNK: 20 Career Path: Office associate, UNK Department of Chemistry, 1989-93; Office associate, SVCASA, 1999-2004; Campus events coordinator, 2004-09; Outreach coordinator, International Education, 2009-20. Family: Husband, Randy; Son, Jason, of Overland Park, Kansas; Daughter, Rory, of Lincoln; Stepdaughter, Sarah, UNK freshman. Hobbies/Interests: I’m on the golf course every moment I can … [Read more...] about Coffman’s 20 years at UNK included compassion, love and loyalty to many
International Friendship Program helps UNK students adapt
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s International Friendship Program offers more than just friendship to international students and area families and individuals. “The purpose of the program is to give the students an opportunity to experience American culture and American family life, and to have an American family or individual to spend time with,” said Bonnie Payne, International Education Outreach Coordinator. “It … [Read more...] about International Friendship Program helps UNK students adapt
