The University of Nebraska at Kearney welcomed new and returning students to campus with its annual Blue and Gold Welcome Week. Activities included the Parade of Lopers and a dance party by Cope Fountain on Friday, Playfair on Saturday and Party in the Park on Sunday. Fall classes begin today. PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Blue Gold Welcome Week
Blue Gold Welcome Week
Booth registration open for annual Blue and Gold Showcase
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is accepting registrations from businesses, organizations and other exhibitors interested in booth space at the upcoming Blue and Gold Showcase. One of UNK’s longstanding traditions, the annual event that welcomes students back to campus and celebrates the start of the academic year is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Aug. 20 near the Bell Tower and Cope Fountain on campus. About 200 exhibitors attend the showcase each year, giving … [Read more...] about Booth registration open for annual Blue and Gold Showcase
Rain stress? Pfft; Destination Downtown back-to-school celebration a hit with students
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A little rain wasn’t going to dampen this party. Stormy skies didn’t stop hundreds of University of Nebraska at Kearney students from heading downtown Thursday for a fun-filled evening on “The Bricks.” Although a couple of brief downpours altered portions of the annual Destination Downtown event, Lopers still had a good time while celebrating the start of a new academic year. “It’s just nice to meet your … [Read more...] about Rain stress? Pfft; Destination Downtown back-to-school celebration a hit with students
UNK Q&A: Six freshmen talk Loper life, backflips and a love of winter
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is welcoming roughly 900 first-time freshmen to campus this semester. Writing specialist Tyler Ellyson dropped by Saturday morning's Blue Gold Welcome Week breakfast to learn a little about six of these students and what brought them to UNK. Vanessa Lo, chemistry (pre-pharmacy), Lexington Why is UNK so amazing? “I like the diversity. It makes you feel nice to know there are all different types of people here and we all come … [Read more...] about UNK Q&A: Six freshmen talk Loper life, backflips and a love of winter
Public invited to register for UNK’s Welcome Week, homecoming events
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – With the new school year fast approaching, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is inviting the community to join its upcoming celebrations while supporting their hometown Lopers. The first opportunity to get involved is the Blue Gold Community Showcase, an annual event featuring games, product giveaways, live entertainment and a picnic hosted by Chancellor Doug Kristensen. Part of Blue Gold Welcome Week each August, the … [Read more...] about Public invited to register for UNK’s Welcome Week, homecoming events
