Fuel Around the Fountain

Mortar Board members endured the cold to show their support for UNK Students heading into finals. Here are some photos of the successful event:

Bundled-up Members: Regan VanSkiver, Brandon Drozd, Andrew Broadfoot, & Kara Loeffler

Michael Christen, Adam Kahle, Halsey Lutt

Candidate Information Sheet for Mortar Board 2014-2015

Is it that time already? The end of the semester is quickly approaching and current Mortar Board members will soon be looking for candidates to fill their shoes for the 2014-2015 school year! Follow this link to the instructions and application for soon-to-be seniors interested in becoming part of the Xi Phi Chapter of Mortar Board.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6GN1VUEoXNrSUwzcUh6cXpnTkxXY3N1LU5rdGwzaFVrcHdz/edit?usp=sharing

Annual Faculty Appreciation Dinner 2013

 

 November 6, 2013

            What is involved in the perfect formula to harvest a meaningful relationship between an instructor and a student? Ask any member of the 2013-2014 Mortar Board and the answers will vary from compassion and sacrifice to an enthusiastic spirit. Twenty four individuals were able to recognize a faculty member that has made an impact and pushed them to success at the Alumni House on November 6, 2013. The night was filled with accolades, enjoyment, and even a few sticky barbeque covered fingers after the meal! The 2013 Faculty Appreciation Dinner falls under the category of success. While students proclaimed the impact a faculty member made on their personal and school life, many instructors reported that the students who selected them teach and impact them just as much.

 



Abby Riese and Dr. Krista Fritson



Adam Kahle and Dr. Gregory Brown

Amanda Swenson and Dr. Michelle Fleig-Palmer

Amanda Ullman and Dr. Thomas Martin

Andrew Broadfoot and Dr. David Palmer

Blair Youngs and Ms. Brette Ensz

Brandon Drozd and Dr. Amber Messersmith

Chaney Black and Dr. Brenda Eschenbrenner

Erin Hullinger and Dr. Carrie Kracl

Erin Gotschall and Dr. Richard Miller

Halsey Lutt and Dr. Bruce Elder

Jordan Bloesser and Dr. Jake Messersmith

Kara Stevens and Mr. Grant Anderson

Karlee Nuttelman and Ms. Erin Christensen

Kayla Hansen and Dr. Jane Strawhecker

Lisa Klingelhoefer and Dr. Grace Mims

Mary Ann Pelc and Dr. Kenneth Trantham

Michael Bohn and Dr. Wayne Briner

Michael Christen and Ms. Sharon Pelc

Nicole Connor and Ms. Mary Rittenhouse

Regan VanSkiver and Dr. Janet Steele

Rick Poppe and Dr. Travis Bourett

Sarah Meuret and Ms. Heather Wolf

Shelby Maloley and Dr. Paul Twigg

Service: the action of helping or doing something for others

On Veteran's Day (November 11th, 2013) Mortar Board Members spread out all over campus to invite students and UNK staff to write thank you letters to our service men and women. This service event was a huge success and inspired many to give thanks and words of encouragement to those who are dedicated to preserving our country's freedom. UNK's Mortar Board Chapter is eager to send each letter along with the various other Mortar Board Chapters who engaged in this service event.

Chaney and Andrew

Amanda

Brandon engages with a student who wrote multiple letters throughout the day!

Zombie Night at the Storm Hockey Game

The exchange of support between the Tri-City Storm Hockey Team and Mortar Board took place on October 30th at the Zombie Night game. The Storm Team attained an exciting win and Mortar Board members cheered loudly between socializing and selling raffle tickets to fans. The opportunity to support the community's hockey team helped Mortar Board to raise funds early in the academic year to assist in the group's upcoming events. Thanks to all who supported Mortar Board and the Storm Hockey Team!

Some enthusiastic fans!

True Zombies: Mortar Board Members, Rick and Adam.

New Faces of 2013-2014

 

 

President
Michael Christen
Mathematics Major/Finance Minor
Hometown: Anselmo, NE
 

Secretary
Amanda Ullman
Philosophy Major/ Psychology and Spanish Minors
Hometown: Lincoln, NE

 

Treasure
Nicole Connor
Business Administration Emphasis in Accounting/Spanish Minor
Hometown: Bennington, NE





Historian
Jordan Bloesser
Business Administration Emphasis in Management/Finance Minor
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
 



New Member Selection Chair
Sarah Meuret
Psychobiology/Pre-Med
Hometown: Brunswick, NE
 



Alumni Chair
Rick Poppe
Biology Major/Chemistry & Business Administration Minors
Hometown: North Platte, NE



Adam Kahle
Exercise Science Major/ Chemistry, Health Science Minors
Hometown: Dorchester, NE

Chaney Black
Business Administration Emphasis in Accounting
Hometown: Spencer, NE
 

Erin Hullinger
Dual Filed Endorsement in Elementary Education and Mild to Moderate Disabilities
Hometown: Omaha, NE
 

Blaire Youngs
Organizational Communication
Hometown: Roscoe, NE
 

Andrew Broadfoot
Business Administration Emphasis in Management
Hometown: McCook, NE 

Brandon Drozd
Organizational Communication
Hometown: Genoa, NE

Halsey Lutt
Business Administration/Accounting
Hometown: Wayne, NE 

Lisa Klingelhoefer
Business Administration Emphasis in Marketing/International Business & Public Health Minors
Hometown: Kearney, NE

Regan VanSkiver
Psychobiology/Pre-Physician's Assistant
Hometown: Sutherland, NE

Karlee Nuttelman
K-12 Health/Physical Education Field Endorsement, Interscholastic Coaching Endorsement
Hometown: Lincoln, NE

 

Erin Gotschall
Psychology, Pre-Occupational Therapy/Health Science Minor
Hometown: O'Neill, NE
 

 

MaryAnn Pelc
Biology Major, Health Science Emphasis
Hometown: Kearney, NE

Kayla Hansen

Double Major in Elementary Education and Special Education

Hometown: Elkhorn, NE

Not Pictured:

 

Vice President

Shelby Maloley

Psychobiology/Pre-Med

Hometown: Kearney, NE

 

Communications

Kara Loeffler

Park and Recreation Management

Hometown: Shelton, NE

 

Abby Riese

Psychobiology

Hometown: Kearney, NE

 

Michael Bohn

Psychobiology/Pre-Med

Hometown: Ravenna, NE

 

 

Amanda Swenson

Business Administration with an Emphasis in Finance and Management

Hometown: Grand Island, NE