By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Comics aren’t just superheroes and villains meant to entertain children and young adults. Comic books graphic novels serve as educational tools in the fields of medicine, mental and behavioral health, terminal illness and more. “Comics in Medicine and Teaching: Rethinking Comics as a Therapeutic and Educational Tool,” which is April 9 and 10 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, will explore the educational and … [Read more...] about Comics in Medicine explores educational, therapeutic uses of comic books
Lisa Kastello
Thirteen faculty awarded 10 research grants valued at more than $45K
KEARNEY – The Research Services Council at the University of Nebraska at Kearney has awarded 10 grants totaling $45,649 to 13 UNK faculty as part of its bi-annual grant competition. The purpose of the Research Services Council is to encourage research and creative activity by UNK faculty and graduate students. The RSC places special emphasis on seed grants for projects that potentially lead to external funding, demonstrate the potential for publication or other … [Read more...] about Thirteen faculty awarded 10 research grants valued at more than $45K
UNK faculty Kastello, Fronczak win Art Education Awards
KEARNEY – Three University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty were recently honored with 2014-15 Art Education Awards from the Nebraska Art Teachers Association. Each year NATA recognizes outstanding contributions to student learning in Nebraska classrooms, leadership in curriculum and staff development in local school districts and communities, and contributions to professional endeavors on state and national levels. Lisa Kastello, UNK assistant professor of art and art … [Read more...] about UNK faculty Kastello, Fronczak win Art Education Awards
Online art education program to host exhibit, Oct. 30 reception
KEARNEY –The Masters in Art Education Online Program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is partnering with The Walker Art Gallery to present an art exhibit of work created by students and alumni of the program. The exhibit – “The Art(ist) Teacher: Works by UNK Art Educators Across the U.S.” – is on display Monday (Sept. 29) through Oct. 30 at The Walker Art Gallery on the UNK campus. A virtual exhibit of the work also will be available online at … [Read more...] about Online art education program to host exhibit, Oct. 30 reception
