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LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center

UNK graduates Cochran, Christen watch University Village vision come to life

September 23, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Joey Cochran was a student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he often gazed at the 100-plus acres of undeveloped farmland just south of campus and wondered what it would be used for. “I knew the university owned it, but I had zero clue what it would ever turn into,” Cochran said. Well, that’s not entirely true. He actually had a pretty good idea. During his senior year, Cochran and other students in a … [Read more...] about UNK graduates Cochran, Christen watch University Village vision come to life

Filed Under: News, Uvillage Tagged With: Chief Industries, Element 30, Ernest Grundy Tennis Center, Joey Cochran, Kearney, Kearney Park and Recreation, Kearney Tennis Association, LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, Michael Christen, Millennium Development, Olsson, Regional Engagement and Alumni Center, University of Nebraska, University Village, UNK, Village Flats

UNK removing four buildings – Otto Olsen, Conrad Hall, east heating plant, Luke & Jake’s

April 13, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney campus will look a little different when the 2021-22 school year begins. UNK is removing four vacant buildings this spring and summer as part of its campus master plan. The project, contracted to Blessing Construction of Kearney, is expected to begin within the next two weeks and be completed in early August. The former Luke & Jake’s Bar-B-Q restaurant, UNK’s east heating plant, Conrad Hall and the Otto C. Olsen … [Read more...] about UNK removing four buildings – Otto Olsen, Conrad Hall, east heating plant, Luke & Jake’s

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Conrad Hall, Discovery Hall, East heating plant, Fine Arts Building, Jon Watts, Kearney, LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, Luke & Jake's, Otto Olsen, University of Nebraska, UNK

Week of the Young Child events planned April 12-16 in Kearney

April 8, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

KEARNEY – Families, educators, advocates and community members are invited to take part in the upcoming Kearney Area Week of the Young Child activities. Scheduled for April 12-16, the free events celebrate early learning, young children and their teachers, families and community. “In early childhood education, children learn from their families, providers and the community. During Week of the Young Child, we support these relationships by providing fun activities, … [Read more...] about Week of the Young Child events planned April 12-16 in Kearney

Filed Under: College of Education, News Tagged With: Chelsea Bartling, College of Education, Kearney, LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, University of Nebraska, UNK, Week of the Young Child

Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside overcomes obstacles to be first in family to attend college

February 27, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside didn’t know a single family member – parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles or cousins – who had attended college. “Leaving high school was a big transition,” she said. “I had to look up YouTube videos of freshmen moving in because I didn’t know anything. Should I bring a mirror? Do they have a checklist? Is that a thing?” An Omaha Northwest High School graduate, Smith-Whiteside also … [Read more...] about Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside overcomes obstacles to be first in family to attend college

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, College of Education, News, Student Life Tagged With: Cassie Morten, Chelsea Bartling, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, Disability Services for Students, Early childhood family advocate, Family science, LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside, social work, Thompson Scholar's, TRIO Student Support Services

UNK early childhood center also serves Kearney-area community

February 15, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Early Childhood Education Center isn’t just for campus members. It serves the children of community members, too. Opened in November 2019, the LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center provides a welcoming, education-based environment where children from all backgrounds can learn and grow. “I feel that every family should have the opportunity to send their … [Read more...] about UNK early childhood center also serves Kearney-area community

Filed Under: College of Education, News, Uvillage Tagged With: Chelsea Bartling, Kearney, LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, Montessori, University of Nebraska, University Village, UNK

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