The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosted its second annual MLK Day of Service on Thursday in the Nebraskan Student Union. More than 100 people were in attendance for the keynote address featuring former state Sen. Ernie Chambers, who shared his passion for public service, social justice and equality. The longest-serving state senator in Nebraska history, Chambers represented North Omaha for 46 years. The UNK community also honored Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service
UNK hosting MLK Day of Service with keynote speaker Ernie Chambers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during the second annual MLK Day of Service on campus. Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room, the event recognizes King’s impact as a social activist and civil rights leader while spreading his message and promoting the “beloved community” he dreamed of. “The MLK Day of … [Read more...] about UNK hosting MLK Day of Service with keynote speaker Ernie Chambers
UNK students support those in need during MLK Day of Service
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” The social activist and civil rights pioneer encouraged people to work together to build a better future for everyone. That message was at the heart of Friday’s event on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. UNK students, faculty and staff were invited to take part in an MLK Day of Service that … [Read more...] about UNK students support those in need during MLK Day of Service
