KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced Wednesday the winners of this year’s Applauding Excellence awards. Established in 2012 by the Division of Student Affairs, these awards celebrate the exceptional work of student leaders, organizations and advisers on campus. Applauding Excellence awards are presented to honorees nominated by UNK students, staff or faculty. This year’s recipients, with comments from nominators, are: Leadership Legacy Katie … [Read more...] about Applauding Excellence awards recognize outstanding UNK students, organizations
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UNK workshop focus is human trafficking, warning signs
KEARNEY – The Women’s Center and International Justice Mission at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting a workshop on Human Trafficking. The event, free and open to the public, is from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Ponderosa Room inside the Nebraskan Student Union. The featured speaker is Leticia Bonifas with Central Nebraska Immigration and Human Trafficking Outreach, who will focus on how human trafficking affects our communities. Attendees will gain a … [Read more...] about UNK workshop focus is human trafficking, warning signs
UNK panel to discuss warning signs, how to handle stalking
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting a Stalking Awareness Panel to increase knowledge about the issue, discuss warning signs and help guide people on what they should do if they, or someone they know, is being stalked. Hosted by the UNK Women’s Center, the discussion is from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. The event is free and open to the public. January is national stalking awareness month. “Stalking affects … [Read more...] about UNK panel to discuss warning signs, how to handle stalking
UNK Women’s Center, S.A.F.E. Center team to help sexual assault survivors
Sexual assault. It happens to your neighbors. It happens to your friends. It happens to your sons, daughters, brothers and sisters. It happens to your roommates and classmates. It happens to University of Nebraska at Kearney students. And it affects you. “I never thought it would happen to me.” We hear this often from survivors of sexual assault. It can happen to anyone, and it affects not only survivors, but their friends and families, campus and our … [Read more...] about UNK Women’s Center, S.A.F.E. Center team to help sexual assault survivors
UNK Women’s Center hosts ‘Take Back the Night’ April 11
Contact: Anna Hain, graduate assistant Women’s Center, 308-865-8279 Kearney, Neb., April 3, 2013 -- The UNK Women’s Center will host “Take Back the Night,” on April 11, at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The free, public event will begin at 7 p.m. with keynote speaker Angela Rose followed by a drag show performance, a walk to 25th Street for a peaceful demonstration against violence, and a 10:30 p.m. rally at Copeland Fountain. Food and entertainment will be … [Read more...] about UNK Women’s Center hosts ‘Take Back the Night’ April 11
