By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rachel Higgins believes every University of Nebraska at Kearney student should experience Destination Downtown. Why? Well, she started to explain, then let the crowd do that for her. “This is just dancing in the middle of the street right now,” Higgins said with a laugh as Louie the Loper and a large group of UNK students busted out their best “Macarena.” “The vibes are really nice here,” Higgins added. The … [Read more...] about Destination Downtown brings good vibes for UNK students, local businesses
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Blue and Gold Welcome Week kicks off new school year at UNK
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is celebrating the start of a new school year with its annual Blue and Gold Welcome Week events. A longstanding UNK tradition, the week features a variety of activities that connect new and returning students with campus and the Kearney community. This year’s festivities begin Friday and continue through the following week. The biggest event, Blue and Gold Showcase, is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday near the Bell Tower and … [Read more...] about Blue and Gold Welcome Week kicks off new school year at UNK
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
Destination Downtown has ‘something for everyone’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Lopers are about to take over downtown Kearney. Hundreds of University of Nebraska at Kearney students will head to “The Bricks” for Destination Downtown, a free event scheduled for 7-10 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 29). Sponsored by UNK’s First Year Program, Destination Downtown is part of Blue Gold Welcome Week, a two-week, back-to-school celebration that introduces new Lopers to campus and the Kearney community and gives the … [Read more...] about Destination Downtown has ‘something for everyone’
DESTINATION DOWNTOWN: UNK students embrace Kearney as home away from home
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney junior Haley Pierce couldn’t ask for a better place to attend college. Nothing against her hometown of West Point, but Pierce has a special connection to the Kearney community and people who live here. “It’s just the way Kearney embraces students and embraces the campus,” she said. “We tell UNK students when they are coming here that Kearney is a home and UNK is a family, and we … [Read more...] about DESTINATION DOWNTOWN: UNK students embrace Kearney as home away from home
