Kelsey Ripperger, a Master of Arts in Heritage Tourism and Conservation fall graduate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, will attend an upcoming United Nations summit sponsored by Humanitarian Affairs Asia held in Thailand.

Ripperger, a Hastings, Nebraska, native, will attend the Green Summit on Dec. 13-16 held at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Shawn Holliday, associate dean of graduate studies, nominated Ripperger for the summit.

"The summit will provide incredible opportunities that will allow Kelsey to learn more about 'green initiatives,' from divers...