Jimena Guerrero: This Week's Star Student!

This week, the UNK Admissions Office Star Student of the Week is Jimena Guerrero! Jimena is one of our outstanding "returners" this semester; she is always helping, supporting, and encouraging the new student diplomat on her team. She has exceptional conversation skills, is a hard worker, very genuine, and she is sincere with every interaction that she has! Jimena played a large role in helping to coordinate tours for the Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference at UNK, demonstrating her amazing organizational skills and creativity-- Extra kudos for accomplishing this task!

Jimena, thank you for all that you do for UNK Admissions!

2/29 - 3/4 Star Student: Jimena Guerrero

• High School: Wood River Rural High School
• Year & Major: Sophomore, Elementary Education, with SPED & ESL
• Why did you choose UNK?: "The experience that I had on tour allowed me to see myself as a student and not just a number. And UNK has a great education program!"
• What is your dream job/career goals?: "Work in a small town as a teacher and a coach."
• What is your favorite UNK tradition/event?: "Lip Sync, Bid Day, and Big Pink Volleyball"

Courtney Hayden: This Week's Star Student!

This week, the UNK Admissions Office Star Student of the Week is Courtney Hayden! We are so excited to have Courtney as one of our new student diplomats this semester-- she is a strong leader and is always able to provide valuable feedback to her group members! Courtney's positive attitude and incredible enthusiasm for UNK is contagious! She is a great worker, confident individual, and is always willing to take on whatever task is ahead of her. Thank you for all that you do for UNK Admissions, Courtney!

2/15 - 2/19 Star Student: Courtney Hayden

• High School: Kearney High School - Kearney, NE
• Year & Major: Junior, Recreation Management major
• Why did you choose UNK?: "I chose UNK because of the size and the great community. I love how the Kearney community gets involved with campus. UNK has such a great atmosphere!"
• Where is your favorite place on campus to hang out?: "My sorority house!"
• UNK Activities & Organizations
• Alpha Omicron Pi sorority
• St. Jude Up Til Dawn
• Wellness Center Employee
• Recreation Club
• Gold Torch Society 

Ivy Prater: This Week's Star Student!

This week, the UNK Admissions Office Star Student of the Week is Ivy Prater! Ivy is one of our returning student diplomats this semester and has done a wonderful job of stepping up to help train our new diplomats. She is extremely organized and does a fantastic job of ensuring that those around her are organized as well. Ivy is very inquisitive-- always looking for ways to make the campus visit experience even better! She is always positive and will greet everyone with a smile. Thanks for all that you do, Ivy!

2/8 - 2/12 Star Student: Ivy Prater

• High School: Elgin Public Schools -- Elgin, NE
• Year & Major: Sophomore, Organizational Communication major with a minor in marketing and management
• What is your favorite place on campus to hang out?: "The library. It is usually a love/hate relationship but in the end, I accomplish my tasks and become closer to reaching my goal. It also allows me to catch my thoughts and see friends!"
• What is your favorite UNK tradition or event?: "Homecoming Lip Sync because I have the chance to be my fun and goofy self while rocking it on stage!"
• UNK Activities & Organizations: 
• Phi Eta Sigma
• Lambda Pi Eta
• Alpha Phi sorority
• Cope Scholar
• Student Diplomat
• Resident Assistant