WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Vaccine Development and Communicating Sound Science” TOPIC: The coronavirus pandemic has impacted science, medicine, political discourse and social interactions. In addition to understanding some basics about COVID-19, its viral transmission, prevention and therapy, we have learned more about the importance of communication to the public regarding … [Read more...] about Science Cafe webinar focuses on COVID-19 vaccine, communication
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Inside Discovery Hall: UNK department turns students’ curiosities into careers
Astronomy Astronomy is the physical science that studies things outside the Earth’s atmosphere. Astronomers use observations of planets, stars, nebulae and galaxies to collect data and theories from physics to make sense of the whole universe. They rely entirely on observation, unlike physicists and chemists who build laboratories and conduct experiments. In the last few years, astronomers have discovered dark energy, mapped the shape of the universe, sent rovers to … [Read more...] about Inside Discovery Hall: UNK department turns students’ curiosities into careers
UNK moving to Phase 2 of COVID-19 plan
KEARNEY – Effective Friday, Sept. 25, UNK’s pandemic response status will move to Phase 2. The number of active positive COVID-19 cases at UNK has remained flat or decreased in recent weeks. Employees and students are reminded to remain diligent in wearing masks, distancing, self-screening and reporting symptoms. These are simple measures that are proving to be effective in controlling the spread on campus. Students, employees and campus visitors are required to wear … [Read more...] about UNK moving to Phase 2 of COVID-19 plan
Austin Jacobsen, Sarah Petersen named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year
KEARNEY – Austin Jacobsen and Sarah Petersen are the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Greek Man and Woman of the Year for 2019-20. The recent UNK graduates were recognized Monday evening during the annual Fraternity and Sorority Life banquet, which was rescheduled from April because of the COVID-19 pandemic and livestreamed on Zoom to limit attendance. A Sidney native, Jacobsen was active in Sigma Phi Epsilon throughout his time at UNK, serving as vice president … [Read more...] about Austin Jacobsen, Sarah Petersen named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year
UNK’s new College Park location expands educational opportunities in Grand Island area
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is partnering with College Park at Grand Island to bring expanded educational opportunities to central Nebraska. UNK and College Park finalized an agreement earlier this month that reestablishes the university’s presence in the center for higher education and affirms its commitment to supporting and growing the greater Grand Island area. “We are thrilled to once again be part of the Grand Island community. This … [Read more...] about UNK’s new College Park location expands educational opportunities in Grand Island area
