February 2012
The UNK History MA was featured on our local Channel 10/11 news this month. Follow the link here to view the story: http://www.1011now.com/video?clipId=6763824&topVideoCatNo=91962&autoStart=true
Dr. Diane Kholos Wysocki was quoted on the front page of the February 14th edition of the USA Today in an article entitled "Sites that Cater to 'discreet' encounters thriving."
January 2012
Dr. Tim Reece has been named as a Faculty Associate of the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience based at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The following students from NSS received Pepsi Experiential Funds to attend the various activities listed below -
Mariana Hernandez and KyAnn Rasmussen received a Pepsi Grant for their Social Work Internship in Grand Island this Spring Semester.
Grant Carlson, Paul Tompkins, and Caitlin Frazier will attend the Alpha Phi Sigma National Conference/ACJS Annual Meeting in New York in March.
Viridiana Almanza Zavah, David Scheer, Pamela Thindwa, Zachary Shultz, Jed Dush, Taitee Nmah, Ana Maria Tejada, Brian Ellis, and Alina Vitter will attend the 2012 Harvard National Model United Nations Conference in Boston, MA in February.
December 2011
Ms. Martha Isabel Montanez Diaz from the Department of Biology received a UNK award for her outstanding MS thesis for the 2010/2011 academic year. Ms. Diaz's adviser is Dr. Paul Twigg
Ethan Cordes from the Department of Biology recieved a UNK award for his outstanding MS thesis for the 2010/2011 academic year. Mr. Cordes' adviser is Dr. Kim Carlson
Dr. Krista Forrest, Professor of Psychology, received a 2011 UNK Creative Teaching Award. The university uses this award to recognize those faculty for their teaching excellence and for their dedication and commitment to the education of students. Dr. Forrest also received the Pratt-Heins Award for Excellence in Teaching this Fall.
Dr. Sandy Cook-Fong (on the right above), Associate Professor of Social Work, was named the 2011 Western Region Social Worker of the Year Award. Dr. Cook-Fong recieved this award at the National Association of Social Workers Conference held in Omaha. Sandy was recognized for her work with the Royal Family Kids' Camp which she started with her husband several years ago. Each June, the one-week camp serves children in the foster care system who have been abused and/or neglected. The camp relies soley on volunteers and is funded through donations from churches, service organizations and individuals.
Dr. Kim Carlson received the Pratt-Heins Award for Excellence in Scholarship this Fall.
Congratulations Dr. Exstrom!
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Dr. Chris Exstrom was awarded the prestigious Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Award at UNK. The award recognizes outstanding teacher-scholarly achievement that bring credit to the university. |
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The College of Natural and Social Sciences welcomes Dr. John C. La Duke as our new Dean!
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Dr. La Duke brings an outstanding record as a teacher, scholar and academic leader to his new responsibilities. Read More
We are very pleased to welcome Dr. John La Duke to UNK and we look forward to collaborating with him on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the College of Natural and Social Sciences and for our campus as a whole. |
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The Latest in Winter Wear for Alumni
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 Sheryl Trindle ('94) and Michael Trindle ('94, '01) and Sadie Bohnenkamp ('97) and Matthew Bohnenkamp ('98) receive the first 4 CNSS scarfs given to CNSS alumni at the January, 2011 Hastings Alumni gathering. |
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Dr. Richard Miller Named 2009 U.S. Professor of the Year
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Dr. Richard Miller, professor of psychology, helps undergraduate students critically examine and contribute to the knowledge base in psychology. Read More |
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Dr. Maha Younes Receives 2009 Nebraska Social Worker of the Year Award
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The award was presented during the NASW-NE fall conference in Omaha. The presenter noted, "No matter the challenges or barriers that face her, any project Dr. Younes undertakes is met with dedication, persistence, and commitment until the goal is reached." Read More |