By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tatum Vondra made it very clear. Her favorite part of the Blue Gold Community Showcase is all the free stuff. The University of Nebraska at Kearney freshman walked around Friday evening’s event with a Jimmy John’s sandwich in one hand, snow cone in the other and a bag filled with goodies wrapped around her arm. She had a colorful lei around her neck and a smile on her face as she chatted with a group of … [Read more...] about Blue Gold Showcase is win-win for community, University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Blue Gold Week: UNK hosting back-to-school bash for students, community
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Need a reason to attend this week’s Blue Gold Community Showcase on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus? Here are a few: food, fun and free stuff – lots and lots of free stuff. UNK’s annual back-to-school bash, scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday (Aug. 23) on the Campus Greens near the Bell Tower, is expected to attract 2,000 to 3,000 students, staff, faculty and community members, as well as about 200 vendors with … [Read more...] about Blue Gold Week: UNK hosting back-to-school bash for students, community
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Blue Gold Showcase strengthens UNK-community relationship
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students bring an energy and exuberance to the city. You can see it on campus, along the streets and inside local businesses. It’s easy to tell when they arrive every August. This sense of excitement and enthusiasm was on full display Friday evening during the annual Blue Gold Community Showcase sponsored by UNK’s Office of Student Engagement. The event, part of Blue Gold Welcome Week, … [Read more...] about Blue Gold Showcase strengthens UNK-community relationship
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
