By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Eric Pavlicek is the type of guy who prefers to connect with people near a body of water, not a water cooler. The Eagle Scout has been fishing, hiking and camping since he was a young boy, and he’s always enjoyed sharing this passion for nature with others. “I just love being outdoors and interacting with people,” the Kearney native said. “It’s something that brings people together.” Pavlicek fits in perfectly … [Read more...] about UNK recreation, outdoor, event management program perfect fit for outgoing, adventurous ‘people people’
Recreation
Marta Moorman ‘ready for new adventures’ after 23 years at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Marta Moorman can’t talk about her students without tearing up. More than any award or committee appointment, they’re what made her University of Nebraska at Kearney career so special. She loves seeing the UNK graduates working at state parks across Nebraska and hearing from former students who are now running successful recreational programs. “When I go to Nebraska Recreation and Park Association meetings, I look … [Read more...] about Marta Moorman ‘ready for new adventures’ after 23 years at UNK
Proposed tennis facility at University Village on Kearney City Council agenda
KEARNEY – Kearney City Council on Tuesday (Feb. 12) will consider applying for a grant to support construction of a city-university tennis complex at University Village. The majority of the proposed $6.5 million project will be donor-funded, with up to $1.125 million proposed from the state’s Civic and Community Center Financing Act Fund. The proposed outdoor/indoor tennis complex will be owned by the City of Kearney and leased no-cost to University of Nebraska at … [Read more...] about Proposed tennis facility at University Village on Kearney City Council agenda
UNK recreation and park management program connects outdoorsy students with state parks jobs
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Sam Wetzel doesn’t have any trouble meeting new people. Her job at Fort Kearny State Historical Park and Recreation Area introduces her to travelers from across the globe, especially during sandhill crane season. “There are people from a lot of different places,” said Wetzel, who met tourists from Colorado, Florida, Texas, Missouri, Wisconsin and New York during Saturday’s shift at the park’s visitors … [Read more...] about UNK recreation and park management program connects outdoorsy students with state parks jobs
