On Sept. 25 UNK ended homecoming week and its year-long “111-25 Year of Celebration” with a gala dinner in the Health and Sports Arena. NU President Hank Bounds and UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen addressed the 300 attendees on the theme “The Sky’s the Limit.” NU Foundation/Alumni VP Lucas Dart introduced past distinguished alumni, and a UNK student jazz combo provided the reception entertainment. Kristensen said: “Tonight let us dream a bit about tomorrow, next year and … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: 111-25 Year of Celebration Gala
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VIDEO – A Century Later: From 111 ballots to Today
Chancellor Doug Kristensen kicked off UNK’s “Year of Celebration,” noting the 111th anniversary of the institution’s first fall term (September 1905), and the 25th anniversary of becoming part of the University of Nebraska in 1991. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxhQLHLFDL8&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU_zpkMOAFw … [Read more...] about VIDEO – A Century Later: From 111 ballots to Today
UNK history, 111-year anniversary celebrated in 2016 with special events
“UNK Perspectives: 111 and 25” Events March 1 - Lecture “Kearney’s Beginning,” 4 p.m., Chancellor Douglas A. Kristensen, Fine Arts Building Recital Hall, followed by premiere of “Perspectives” Exhibition and reception, Calvin T. Ryan Library April 6 - “A Century in the Making,” 7 p.m. film and panel, World Theatre July 1 - “25 Years” faculty/staff celebration and breakfast, under the Yanney bell tower Sept. 1 - Student artwork exhibition September TBD - “111 & 25” … [Read more...] about UNK history, 111-year anniversary celebrated in 2016 with special events
