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
Blue Gold Welcome Week
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
First six weeks of college ‘very important’ for finding connections, transition from high school, UNK officials say
By ANDREW HANSON Kearney Hub KEARNEY — A student’s first 40 days at college are some of their most important and is a message emphasized by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Student Affairs staff. Because of that, UNK’s Division of Student Affairs rolls out the carpet in order to encourage meaningful involvement for freshmen during their first six weeks on campus. UNK’s Dean of Student Affairs Gilbert Hinga said, “In higher education, we consider the first … [Read more...] about First six weeks of college ‘very important’ for finding connections, transition from high school, UNK officials say
Loper Leaders make sure UNK freshmen feel at home; sign up through March 16
Here’s how to get involved: UNK students can sign up to be Loper Leaders through March 16. Applications can be found online at www.unk.edu/student_affairs/firstyear/ or the First Year Program Facebook page at www.facebook.com/UNKFirstYear. For more information, contact Brette Ensz at 308-865-8291 or enszba@unk.edu. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The transition from high school to college can be difficult, especially for freshmen who are unfamiliar … [Read more...] about Loper Leaders make sure UNK freshmen feel at home; sign up through March 16
