Congratulations to the newest members of Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, 2014-15

New Member Xiaojun Liu with Michael Christensen and Michael Bohn

Jessica Albin

Megan Brown

Daniel Carlson

Chesany Eberle

Lindsey Eubanks

John Gibbs

Haley Gunnink

Jonathan Hess

Heidi Hostert

Margaret Jackson

Britt Jensen

Morgan Kristensen 

Billie Kunzman

Matthew Lenagh

 Kaitlyn Liberty

Xiaojun Liu

Bethany Lueck

Sarah Maginnis

Cole Manhart

Tessa Mannlein

Kelly Messbarger

Rachel Nozicka

Kelsie Post

Connor Schulte

Katee Rocheford

Carly Wollman

Kenneth Trantham, Ph.D.

Mortar Board supporter, Dr. Trantham, received a surprise tapping
from members Mary Ann Pelc and Adam Kahle

Outstanding Freshman & Outstanding Sophomore Scholarship

Mortar Board, the Senior Honor Society at UNK, is awarding one Outstanding Freshman scholarship and one Outstanding Sophomore scholarship, each of which will be applied to the Fall 2014 semester.  Winners will be selected on the basis of their proven leadership, scholarship, and service.  In order to apply for the freshman scholarship, you must have completed 24 credit hours by May 9, 2014 and sophomores must have 48 credits done by May 9, 2014.  Finally the last requirement is that your cumulative GPA must be at or higher than a 3.3. 

You are able to pick an application up at the Student Union Welcome Desk or from any Mortar Board member.  It due on Friday, March 14^th to the Mortar Board on-campus mailbox.   If you have any questions, please contact:  Mortar Board Member MaryAnn Pelc at pelcmm2@lopers.unk.edu or Mortar Board Advisor Dr. Amber Messersmith at messersmitas@unk.edu

Good luck to all who apply!

Freshman Application:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzNLkN-NMDKlRkFGOEtrVzdvY1Z0THBrZExIMmRxSjA3OGJJ/edit?usp=sharing

Sophomore Application:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzNLkN-NMDKlWjd5MmFiUVBDaWJSZ210Ti05cU1VMnZhQnpn/edit?usp=sharing

Last Lecture Series

Mortar Board members were honored to present UNK's past Athletic Director Jon McBride as the Last Lecturer of 2014.

http://flash.unk.edu/vod/unkmedia/john_mcbride/John_McBride.mp4

Jon McBride initially stated that the Last Lecture was an intimidating speech; yet, he delivered advice, humor, and inspiration flawlessly to the audience. Jon discussed some common traits of leadership that he lived and learned from his colleagues and experiences throughout his life. Common sense, honesty, communication, a sense of humor, confidence, a positive attitude, creativity, intuition, the ability to inspire, and humility are all qualities of great leaders according to Jon McBride. Additionally, Jon expressed his sense of humor with a variety of Dilbert comic strips like this one about leadership:

A special thanks to the Last Lecture Committee
(Nicole Connor, Kara Stevens, Chaney Black)

Afterwards refreshments were served

Freshman-Sophomore Recognition

Congratulations to all the outstanding and promising Freshmen and Sophomores who were recognized at the annual Mortar Board Reception. The evening started out with introductions, then the audience had the privilege to listen to words of wisdom from Coach Chaney. Following, awards were distributed and students had the chance to network with the University's faculty and staff as well as Mortar Board members within various the Colleges. This incredible opportunity for students to network will promote continued success during their time at UNK.

Amanda Ullman (committee head); Michael Christensen (Mortar Board President);
Dr. Amber Messersmith (Mortar Board advisor)

Coach Chaney (UNK's head Women's Basketball coach)
Words of Wisdom:
When you get, give
When you learn, teach
Each one, teach one

Marrissa Nutter (freshman) & Adam Kahle (Mortar Board member)

Last Lecture Publicity

Mortar Board Members Chaney Black and Jordan Bloesser along with Dr. Trantham (2012 Last Lecturer) and Mortar Board's advisor Dr. Messersmith headed to NTV Studio to promote the Last Lecture event on Good Morning Nebraska.
What: Last Lecture
Who: Jon McBride; former UNK Athletics Director
When: Wednesday February 12, 2014
             7:30pm
Where: Copeland Hall, Room 142
Open to the whole UNK campus as well as the Public. This is a free event. Expect to hear an inspiring and uplifting message!

 

It's Mortar Board Week!

TRUE BLUE GAME DAYS

Mortar Board is excited to partner with Student Government to enhance UNK's school spirit. The True Blue Game Days are a chance for students, faculty, and staff to show their Loper pride by wearing blue on home basketball game days throughout the winter season. Mortar Board and Student Government members will be handing out tickets on game days to participants seen wearing their Loper blue. Tickets can also be picked up at the Welcome Desk as well as at that night's game. Bring your ticket to that night's game to enter for a chance to win Loper hoodies from the Antelope Bookstore, free book rentals for next semester, Loper apparel, and other prizes from sponsoring businesses.

Check out this TRUE BLUE video

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Game Dates:

Friday, January 24th -- W/M doubleheader vs. South Dakota Mines
Thursday, January 30th -- W/M doubleheader vs. Washburn
Wednesday, February 5th -- W/M doubleheader vs. Fort Hays State
Thursday, February 13th -- W/M doubleheader vs. Pittsburg State
Wednesday, February 26th -- W/M doubleheader vs. Northeastern St.
Friday, February 28th -- W/M doubleheader vs. Central Oklahoma