By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Samiya Alexander was born in Chicago, but raised in North Platte. She’s used to life in the rural Midwest and being a minority. “The black population here isn’t that huge,” Alexander said, perhaps understating the lack of diversity in many Nebraska communities. Alexander feels comfortable at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where people from many races and backgrounds come to study and interact. Still, she … [Read more...] about Black Student Association provides sense of belonging for Samiya Alexander, others at UNK
Multicultural Affairs
UNK Cultural Unity Conference emphasizes diversity, importance of attending college
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42vFmL2UZ64&feature=youtu.be By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Daniel Marez and other members of the Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity used their dance moves to pump up the crowd Friday morning at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student never performed at the Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference before, but he’s a product of its message. Marez, president of the Latino-based … [Read more...] about UNK Cultural Unity Conference emphasizes diversity, importance of attending college
PHOTO GALLERY: Piece by Piece diversity awareness event
Border Talks keynote Carlos Barcenas, guest panels to address immigration
WHAT: “Border Talks: Addressing Immigration in the United States” KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Carlos Barcenas, community organizer for Center for Rural Affairs, will give the presentation “Their Journey, Your Voice, Our Community” at 4 p.m. PANEL 1: “Past, Present, and Future: Immigrant Influx” will be presented at 2 p.m. by UNK faculty Satoshi Machida, associate professor of political science; William Aviles, professor of political science; and Linda Van Ingen, professor of … [Read more...] about Border Talks keynote Carlos Barcenas, guest panels to address immigration
A Walk in Their Shoes promotes diversity education
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Office of Multicultural Affairs invites the campus and community to take a walk in the shoes of others. What: A Walk in Their Shoes is a week devoted to diversity education. When: Monday (Nov. 3) at 6:30 p.m. Four speakers will talk about living in America as a minority. Topics to be discussed include sexual orientation, religion, gender and race. Wednesday (Nov. 5) at 7 p.m., … [Read more...] about A Walk in Their Shoes promotes diversity education
