BY AUSTIN KOELLER UNK Communications KEARNEY – The first year for a University of Nebraska at Kearney student is important, says Brette Ensz, and one program guides students during that year. The First Year Program at UNK has existed 10 years and works to get students acclimated in their first year of college. Ensz, assistant director of the First Year Program, said the goal of the program is to be a student resource. “When students don’t know where to go or where to turn, … [Read more...]
Blue Gold Welcome Week aims to helps students feel at home
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney kicks off its school year with the annual Blue and Gold Welcome Week, which features events that begin Friday. The two-week event is designed to help students become familiar with the UNK campus before classes begin, as well as give the public a chance to interact with students, faculty, staff and alumni through a variety of activities. This year’s theme is Welcome to Paradise. “There is a lot of … [Read more...]
Spring semester Blue and Gold welcomes new students
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will welcome new students to campus for the spring semester at Blue and Gold Welcome Week Jan. 10-23. “It’s very similar to what we do in the fall with the purpose of getting new students connected with current students and giving them a snapshot of what’s going to happen in the classroom and what goes on around campus,” said Chandra Daffer, assistant director of the First Year Program. The 13-day event … [Read more...]
Blue and Gold Welcome Week includes numerous community events
Contact: Chandra Daffer, assistant director First Year Program, 308.865.8291, firstyear@unk.edu Writer: Todd Gottula, director of news and internal communications, 308.865.8454, gottulatm@unk.edu KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney sets the stage for the upcoming school year when it hosts its annual Blue and Gold Welcome Week events for students and community members this Friday (Aug. 23) through Sept. 6. The 16-day event is designed to help students become familiar with … [Read more...]
