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
Blue Gold Welcome Week
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
Destination Downtown brings new energy to The Bricks
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Destination Downtown helps bring more energy to downtown Kearney, according to business owners. “The university brings a lot of culture to Kearney. When the college is out, it’s definitely a different town. It’s more vibrant when the students are here. They bring an energy and diversity that we don’t have on a regular basis,” said Bryce Jensen, The World Theatre’s house … [Read more...] about Destination Downtown brings new energy to The Bricks
Community events part of Blue and Gold Welcome Week
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney kicks off the upcoming school year with the annual Blue and Gold Welcome Week, which includes events for students and the community starting Friday. The 16-day 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 … [Read more...] about Community events part of Blue and Gold Welcome Week
