OMAHA - The UNMC outdoor ice-skating rink will open Nov. 29 and remain open through Feb. 2. The outdoor rink in Omaha, which is open to the public, is at 4016 Emile St. on the north side of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education. Admission is $5, which includes skates. Students, faculty and staff at UNMC/Nebraska Medicine, as well as family members, can skate for free. In addition, the same offer applies to all other University of Nebraska campuses, … [Read more...] about UNK faculty, staff, students skate free at UNMC ice rink
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Virtual IT Accessibility Lab looking for new members as part of ITS Strategic Plan
By ANDREA CHILDRESS Assistant VP, CIO of Information Technology Services Over the past year, faculty, staff, students and the community have been working with campus leaders and partners to strategize big ideas that identify areas the University of Nebraska is good at - and where we can be great. Areas that transform lives for our students and the community. As part of that Big Ideas Initiative and in collaboration with Chancellor Kristensen, Information Technology … [Read more...] about Virtual IT Accessibility Lab looking for new members as part of ITS Strategic Plan
First-Gen Loper: Keauna Jenkins not just a student, but role model for her son, dad
Keauna Jenkins, Ogallala Psychology, minor in criminal justice/communication disorders What was the toughest thing you had to overcome to attend college? My toughest challenge was becoming pregnant. I had to go on bed rest for three months, which made it difficult for me to attend classes, but I never stopped doing my tests and still completed my assignments. I actually had my son the week of finals. I had my son one day, and the next day I took an exam for my online … [Read more...] about First-Gen Loper: Keauna Jenkins not just a student, but role model for her son, dad
Electric scooters ready to roll on UNK campus
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Forget about sprinting across campus. University of Nebraska at Kearney students have a much quicker option when they’re running late to class. They can hop on an electric scooter instead. Earlier this year, UNK approved an agreement that allows dockless electric scooter company Goat to operate on campus. Nine Segway-brand scooters are now available for students, staff, faculty and visitors who want to zip … [Read more...] about Electric scooters ready to roll on UNK campus
UNK, Kearney forums for University presidential candidate Carter start Friday
KEARNEY – Three campus and community forums Friday and Saturday will allow University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty, staff and students, members of the media and public to meet and ask questions of Walter “Ted” Carter, the priority candidate to serve as the University of Nebraska’s eighth president. Carter, immediate past superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, was appointed Friday as the priority presidential candidate by a unanimous vote of the Board of Regents. He … [Read more...] about UNK, Kearney forums for University presidential candidate Carter start Friday
