From start to finish, the process behind the annual University of Nebraska at Kearney plant sale is a labor of love for biology professor Paul Twigg. Twigg, with assistance from numerous biology department students, began the tradition in 2004 to benefit various student projects. Although the coronavirus pandemic limited student involvement this year, Twigg and Katie Arndt of Grand Island, a biology major with a health sciences emphasis, made sure the sale proceeded as … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK greenhouse springs to life for annual plant sale
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Campus food pantry gets big boost from UNK Athletics, community
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Department teamed up with the Kearney-area community Friday to support Lopers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. UNK Athletics launched its “Lopers Love to Help” initiative to ensure the campus food pantry, Big Blue Cupboard, can continue serving students and employees in need. “In these challenging times, we have an obligation to be leaders on campus by serving … [Read more...] about Campus food pantry gets big boost from UNK Athletics, community
Giving Tuesday comes at important time for UNK; Benefits Big Blue Cupboard
The current health pandemic creates unprecedented needs for the people and organizations we care about, including the University of Nebraska at Kearney community. Giving Tuesday Now (#GivingTuesdayNow) is a new global day of giving and unity today (May 5) as an emergency response to the COVID-19 virus. Because of the urgency, it takes place in advance of the traditional Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1. Those who wish to support causes related to UNK on this day have an … [Read more...] about Giving Tuesday comes at important time for UNK; Benefits Big Blue Cupboard
UNK food pantry supporting students, employees during coronavirus crisis
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney administration is committed to supporting the campus community during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To ensure no Loper goes hungry during this public health crisis, Chancellor Doug Kristensen allocated an additional $10,000 to Big Blue Cupboard, a UNK organization that provides food and hygiene products to students, staff and faculty at no cost. “UNK will do everything it can to assist students and … [Read more...] about UNK food pantry supporting students, employees during coronavirus crisis
College of Arts and Sciences hosting annual food drive March 13-19
KEARNEY – The College of Arts and Sciences Service Outreach Committee is again hosting a food drive to benefit UNK’s Big Blue Cupboard and Kearney food pantries. Beat the Odds Against Hunger is from March 13-19 with donation boxes located across campus at the Health and Sports Center, College of Education building, West Center, Fine Arts Building, Thomas Hall and Calvin T. Ryan Library. Items needed for the food drive include: rice, pasta, noodles, canned meats such as … [Read more...] about College of Arts and Sciences hosting annual food drive March 13-19
