When Jennifer Garcia attended the Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference during high school, she recognized some of the current UNK students organizing the event. The annual conference sponsored by the University of Nebraska at Kearney helped her realize she could take on similar leadership roles while pursuing a college degree. It’s also what led her to UNK. “There are people here to help you get to that next step,” said Garcia, a health sciences major from Shelton. Now a junior at UNK, … [Read more...]
Gamma Phi Beta Moonball basketball tourney to benefit Girls on the Run
KEARNEY – The Gamma Phi Beta sorority will host its annual Moonball fundraiser 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Health and Sports Center and Cushing Coliseum on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. This year’s event, which supports Girls on the Run, is a three-on-three, double-elimination basketball tournament with men’s and women’s divisions. Concessions, a meal, awards and activities such as a photo booth and “knockout” basketball game are also part of the evening. The entry fee … [Read more...]
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Gamma Phi Beta pancake feed benefits Girls on the Run, Rae of Hope Foundation
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Pancakes for supper? A University of Nebraska at Kearney sorority thinks it's perfectly ordinary and wants to fill your evening breakfast craving while raising money for a pair of organizations focused on building strong girls and teens. Gamma Phi Beta will host its spring pancake feed from 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds Extension Center in Kearney, 1400 E. 34th St. Pancakes, sausage and eggs will be served by … [Read more...]
Moonball tourney to benefit Girls on the Run, Special Olympics
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney sorority Gamma Phi Beta, along with fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma, is hosting its annual Moonball Tournament to benefit Girls on the Run Nebraska and Special Olympics Nebraska. The kickball event is at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Harvey Park in Kearney. It includes a cookout. Moonball is Gamma Phi Beta's national philanthropy, and every chapter across the U.S. and Canada puts on this event once a year. Teams consist of between eight and 10 players, and the … [Read more...]
