By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Esthefany Lopez-Cruz had a special message written on her graduation cap during the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s winter commencement. On a blue and white background representing the Honduran flag, Lopez-Cruz proudly displayed a phrase she heard her mother say hundreds of times when she was growing up. “Tu futuro depende de ti.” The message, which translates to “Your future depends on you” in English, … [Read more...] about Esthefany Lopez-Cruz honors parents with UNK commencement message
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UNK, family help Lexington’s Cecilia Perales-Garcia land dream job
“My biggest hope is that some of these students are going to be able to look at me and identify with my story and my challenges and my obstacles and be like, ‘If Señora Perales can do it, then maybe I can, too." - Cecilia Perales-Garcia By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Her eyes fill with tears when she talks about the sacrifices he made for their family. Cecilia Perales-Garcia was just 3 years old when her father, Constancio, moved his wife, Maria, and … [Read more...] about UNK, family help Lexington’s Cecilia Perales-Garcia land dream job
Immigrant Stories: Michelle Warren’s work breaks down barriers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications “You can’t hate someone whose story you know.” University of Nebraska at Kearney assistant Spanish professor Michelle Warren can’t take credit for this quote from writer Margaret Wheatley, but you’ll hear her say it a lot. It’s a message she definitely takes to heart. Nothing shows that more than her most recent project. Warren, whose research typically focuses on theater and performance, is stepping outside her area of … [Read more...] about Immigrant Stories: Michelle Warren’s work breaks down barriers
UNK@TheWorld showing ‘Roma,’ other foreign language films
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will screen “Roma,” which is nominated for 10 Academy Awards, and two other foreign language films during the upcoming UNK@TheWorld series. This year’s film festival, hosted over three months at Kearney’s The World Theatre, 2318 Central Ave., focuses on minority populations and the importance of embracing people from different racial backgrounds. “Film offers such an intimate view … [Read more...] about UNK@TheWorld showing ‘Roma,’ other foreign language films
UNK@TheWORLD film series highlights gender fluidity
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will focus on gender fluidity when hosting its annual UNK@TheWORLD film festival over the next three months. The opening film for the annual series is “The Crying Game” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 6) at Kearney’s The World Theatre, 2318 Central Ave. It tells the story of a British soldier kidnapped by terrorists who befriends one of his captors and is drawn into the soldier's world. … [Read more...] about UNK@TheWORLD film series highlights gender fluidity
