Up until last month, ߲ݴý University student Sarah Hotovy had never traveled abroad. Now she’s spending her summer in Indonesia as one of only 10 students in the nation selected for a unique internship program.
Psychology professor Jerry Bockoven admits his “History and Systems” class may sound a little boring to students.
In fact, Bockoven calls it “death on a cracker boring” and encourages his students to get up and walk around the classroom if they start to feel sleepy during the three-hour course.
William Kloefkorn died on May 19, 2011. Kloefkorn taught English at ߲ݴý University for 40 years and served as Nebraska state poet for 29. In that time, the depth of his voice, kindness and poetry touched thousands of people.
Spring semester may be over but many students and faculty are packing their bags for summer academic courses that will take them far beyond the classroom walls.
Students and colleagues of Rita Lester say the religion professor is known for her rigorous courses. And in the same breath, they’re quick to point out that her courses are so intriguing and engaging that students want to come back for more.
߲ݴý University student Ginny Koch came to school with hopes of one day becoming a physician’s assistant.
But her career goal quickly changed after meeting several foreign exchange students who were also studying at ߲ݴý. She soon realized that she shared their passion for travel and culture, which led her to declare majors in international business and German.
