The Global Student Association and Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion hosted the inaugural Cultural Fashion Show on Tuesday night in the Nebraskan Student Union. Students representing 14 countries – Mexico, Oman, South Korea, Japan, Nigeria, Morocco, Nepal, Laos, India, Scotland, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cuba and Guatemala – modeled traditional clothing as part of UNK's International Education Week celebration. PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Global Student Association hosts inaugural Cultural Fashion Show
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Cultural Unity Conference provides path to college for minority students
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Sisters Rosio and Elbira Cuin-Avilez learned that a college education was possible when they attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s annual Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference as students at Wood River High School. “It was kind of exciting because we got to learn a little bit about college scholarships, and other Hispanics encouraged us to go to college,” Rosio said. “It was nice to hear their experiences and … [Read more...] about Cultural Unity Conference provides path to college for minority students
PHOTOS: UNK celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with a celebration Tuesday night at the Nebraskan Student Union. Festivities included food, piñatas, dancing and a photo booth. Students also read Hispanic Heritage Month proclamations from Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and U.S. President Joe Biden to start the event. https://twitter.com/UNKearney/status/1440479130575728646 PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: UNK celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
UNK signs first-ever partnership agreement with Nicaraguan university
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney continues to expand its global footprint. Representatives from UNK and the National University of Engineering (UNI) in Nicaragua signed an agreement Tuesday that creates a new partnership between the two institutions. It’s the first-ever bilateral agreement between UNK and a school in Nicaragua. “We’re very excited about this partnership and the potential benefits it provides for … [Read more...] about UNK signs first-ever partnership agreement with Nicaraguan university
Inclusive policy recognizes Lopers’ chosen name, gender identities
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students, faculty and staff can now self-select the way they want to be addressed on campus. As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting a more inclusive and welcoming work and learning environment, the University of Nebraska system recently implemented a Chosen Name and Gender Identity Policy. Also known as Executive Memorandum No. 40, the policy allows students, faculty and staff at all NU campuses to select their … [Read more...] about Inclusive policy recognizes Lopers’ chosen name, gender identities
