Biology professor Paul Twigg “won” the UNK Health Science Club’s annual “Pi(e)-A-Professor” fundraiser in 2020. This year, it was his wife’s turn to experience the sweet taste of victory. Fellow biology professor Janet Steele took one for the team Monday as Twigg delivered a pie to her face – all for a good cause. The event featured five faculty members, with the top vote-getter receiving the messy reward. Members of the UNK community voted by donating various items … [Read more...] about Biology professor Janet Steele takes pie in face for fundraiser
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PHOTO GALLERY: UNK greenhouse springs to life for annual plant sale
From start to finish, the process behind the annual University of Nebraska at Kearney plant sale is a labor of love for biology professor Paul Twigg. Twigg, with assistance from numerous biology department students, began the tradition in 2004 to benefit various student projects. Although the coronavirus pandemic limited student involvement this year, Twigg and Katie Arndt of Grand Island, a biology major with a health sciences emphasis, made sure the sale proceeded as … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK greenhouse springs to life for annual plant sale
Twigg, Lilly, Steele receive prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney professors Paul Twigg, Carol Lilly and Janet Steele received the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards on Aug. 22 during the Faculty/Staff Convocation. For more than 30 years, the Pratt-Heins Foundation has recognized UNK faculty members for their outstanding contributions in the categories of teaching, service and scholarship and research. Twigg, a biology professor, received the … [Read more...] about Twigg, Lilly, Steele receive prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards
UNK biology department receives university-wide teaching award
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Faculty in the biology department at the University of Nebraska at Kearney believe that their success is only based on the successes of their students. Which is why teachers in the department present rigorous coursework, encourage students to do independent research and offer hands-on learning. “People here work really hard, and they care really hard too. They take their students into consideration,” said Kim … [Read more...] about UNK biology department receives university-wide teaching award
