The First Year Program, Campus Recreation and Loper Programming and Activities Council (LPAC) teamed up to provide three days of free activities for UNK students. Loper Social Distancing Days, hosted Friday through Sunday, included an outdoor concert, yoga, paddleboarding, Frisbee golf, yard games and a sidewalk chalk competition. PHOTOS BY KOSUKE YOSHII, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Loper Social Distancing Days
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Outdoor activities, esports tournament part of Loper Social Distancing Days
The First Year Program, Campus Recreation and Loper Programming and Activities Council (LPAC) are teaming up to provide three days of free outdoor and online activities for UNK students. Loper Social Distancing Days, scheduled for Friday (Aug. 28) through Sunday (Aug. 30), brings some fun to the first week of fall classes. Face masks and social distancing are required during all in-person activities. Friday, Aug. 28 7 p.m. – Will Hutchinson concert (Outside the Frank … [Read more...] about Outdoor activities, esports tournament part of Loper Social Distancing Days
Staff Excellence, Faculty Senate awards presented during convocation
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney recognized three staff members and two Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award recipients during Friday’s Faculty/Staff Convocation in the Health and Sports Center. Staff Awards for Excellence (SAFE) are presented annually during convocation to honor UNK staff members for outstanding service to students, the university and education. SAFE Awards sponsored by Fidelity Investments were presented to Brette Ensz and Sarah … [Read more...] about Staff Excellence, Faculty Senate awards presented during convocation
UNK freshmen head to Nebraska National Forest for bonding experience
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
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