By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Christmas came early on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Festive music filled the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room on Tuesday evening as UNK’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority hosted an event that spreads holiday cheer to U.S. military members stationed overseas. In its eighth year, Sisters for Soldiers gives the sorority, as well as campus and community members, an opportunity to thank service members for … [Read more...] about UNK sorority sending 451 holiday care packages to US service members
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Alpha Omicron Pi sorority collecting donations for military care packages
KEARNEY – A University of Nebraska at Kearney sorority is thanking U.S. military members serving overseas through its annual Sisters for Soldiers project. For the eighth year, Alpha Omicron Pi is collecting donations to create care packages for service men and women who will spend the holidays away from their families. “These soldiers have taken so much time out of their lives to give back to everyone else. This is a way for us to give back to them during the holidays … [Read more...] about Alpha Omicron Pi sorority collecting donations for military care packages
PHOTO GALLERY: ‘Strike Out Arthritis’ bowling tournament
UNK's Alpha Omicron Pi sorority hosted a "Strike Out Arthritis" bowling tournament Wednesday evening at Big Apple Fun Center in Kearney. Nearly 150 people played in the event, which raised $4,191 for the Arthritis Foundation. In addition to bowling, the fundraiser included a raffle for prizes donated by area businesses. PHOTOS BY CORBEY R. DORSEY, UNK COMMUNICATIONS https://twitter.com/UNKJael/status/1238099267002101760 … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: ‘Strike Out Arthritis’ bowling tournament
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority hosting ‘Strike Out Arthritis’ bowling tournament
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority is hosting a “Strike Out Arthritis” bowling event March 11 at Big Apple Fun Center, 500 W. Fourth St., in Kearney. The double-elimination tournament is open to the public, with each team consisting of four to six players. Check-in is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., followed by bowling beginning at 6 p.m. Entry fee is $30 for each UNK team and $40 for each community team. Registration is available … [Read more...] about Alpha Omicron Pi sorority hosting ‘Strike Out Arthritis’ bowling tournament
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority sending holiday care packages to service members
UNK’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority is bringing holiday cheer to U.S. military members serving overseas through its annual Sisters for Soldiers project. For the seventh year, the sorority collected donations to send care packages to service men and women who will spend the holidays away from their families. This year’s project raised nearly $5,000 and created 392 care packages that will be shipped this week. Each package includes items such as playing cards, puzzle books, … [Read more...] about Alpha Omicron Pi sorority sending holiday care packages to service members