By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications HALSEY – What’s the best way to connect with a group of strangers? A two-hour drive to stay in a national forest with spotty cell reception and no televisions is a good start. Six incoming freshmen from the University of Nebraska at Kearney got to know each other a whole lot better this week through the First Adventure summer camp, a UNK program in its third year. Sponsored by the First Year Program and Campus Recreation and … [Read more...] about UNK freshmen head to Nebraska National Forest for bonding experience
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Chancellor announces new enrollment, marketing division at UNK
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen today announced internal restructuring that will create a Division of Enrollment Management and Marketing to enhance the university’s focus on increasing enrollment and further improving student retention and completion rates. The division, which will now report directly to the chancellor, will include the departments of Communication and Marketing, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruiting, Scholarships … [Read more...] about Chancellor announces new enrollment, marketing division at UNK
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
UNK kicking off new year with Blue Gold Welcome events; Community Showcase is Friday
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
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
