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Rain stress? Pfft; Destination Downtown back-to-school celebration a hit with students

August 30, 2019 by gottulatm

UNK students experienced downtown Kearney during Thursday evening’s Destination Downtown event. The annual back-to-school celebration features food, games, product giveaways and prizes, discounts at downtown businesses and a concert from Lemon Fresh Day. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

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

Filed Under: News, Photo Galleries, Student Life Tagged With: Bailee Knott, Blue Gold Welcome Week, Destination Downtown, Jayden Henry, Justin Kluver, Lemon Fresh Day, Megan Kinzle, The Bricks, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK, Zerron Schroder

Destination Downtown has ‘something for everyone’

August 26, 2019 by gottulatm

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’

Filed Under: News, Student Life Tagged With: Destination Downtown, Lemon Fresh Day, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

DESTINATION DOWNTOWN: UNK students embrace Kearney as home away from home

August 24, 2018 by admin 1 Comment

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

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, News, Photo Galleries, Student Life Tagged With: Blue Gold Welcome, Destination Downtown, Haley Pierce, K-town Cakes, Laura Ryan, Linda Seals, Madison Clausen, Paloma Davila, Studio 222, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

UNK kicking off new year with Blue Gold Welcome events; Community Showcase is Friday

August 14, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

KEARNEY – Residence halls are filling up, professors are preparing their coursework and fall sports are just around the corner. It’s the start of a new school year at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, which is celebrating with its annual Blue Gold Welcome Week. The event, which is actually about two weeks long, serves as the official kickoff to the academic year for new and returning Lopers. Blue Gold Welcome gives incoming freshmen a chance to familiarize … [Read more...] about UNK kicking off new year with Blue Gold Welcome events; Community Showcase is Friday

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, News, Student Life Tagged With: Big Splash, Blue Gold, Chancellor's Picnic, Community Showcase, Convocation, Destination Downtown, First Year Program, Lemon Fresh Day, Lopers Rock the Night, LPAC, Move In Day, Parade, Party in the Park, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK, welcome week

Unique Loper Traditions Part of UNK Difference

January 18, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

UNK Traditions

Traditions matter. They include historic fight songs, famous rivalries, iconic campus landmarks for selfies, and events and activities that bring students together. Traditions can invoke memories, a sense of pride and a feeling of belonging. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, there are unique student traditions that are part of the college experience. Each academic year begins with Blue Gold Welcome. It’s a series of events that introduce new students to campus, … [Read more...] about Unique Loper Traditions Part of UNK Difference

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Blue Gold, Destination Downtown, Food Festival, Homecoming, Lip Sync, The BIg Event, Traditions, UNK Difference

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