KEARNEY – Austin Jacobsen and Sarah Petersen are the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Greek Man and Woman of the Year for 2019-20. The recent UNK graduates were recognized Monday evening during the annual Fraternity and Sorority Life banquet, which was rescheduled from April because of the COVID-19 pandemic and livestreamed on Zoom to limit attendance. A Sidney native, Jacobsen was active in Sigma Phi Epsilon throughout his time at UNK, serving as vice president … [Read more...] about Austin Jacobsen, Sarah Petersen named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year
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UNK senior Leslie Braun receives prestigious Alpha Phi scholarship
“I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this opportunity to learn, grow and help others in the future. She is the perfect example of an Alpha Phi woman and represents us well.” By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Leslie Braun did a double take when she received the email from the Alpha Phi Foundation. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior couldn’t believe her eyes. “I had to reread it because I thought I missed a comma the first time,” Braun … [Read more...] about UNK senior Leslie Braun receives prestigious Alpha Phi scholarship
Ooh-rah! – UNK cheerleader training to be Marine Corps officer
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Loper fans likely recognize Emily Petersen as a bubbly, blond-haired cheerleader on the sidelines during University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic events. Others may know her from Alpha Phi, the UNK sorority she’s been a member of the past two years. But Petersen wants people to see her in a whole new light, and she’s 100% committed to making that vision a reality. “I want to set different expectations for myself,” … [Read more...] about Ooh-rah! – UNK cheerleader training to be Marine Corps officer
PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Alpha Phi fundraiser draws large crowd
UNK's Alpha Phi sorority hosted its annual Red Dress Poker and Pitch Tournament on Thursday evening in the Health and Sports Center. In its 15th year, the event included a Texas Hold ’em competition for individual players and a 10-point pitch tournament for teams of two. A total of 216 players from the UNK campus and Kearney-area communities participated. The event raised more than $11,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation, which supports women’s heart health education and … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Alpha Phi fundraiser draws large crowd
Alpha Phi’s annual Red Dress Poker and Pitch Tournament scheduled for March 5
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Alpha Phi sorority is hosting its annual Red Dress Poker and Pitch Tournament on March 5 in the Health and Sports Center on campus. In its 15th year, the event includes a Texas Hold ’em competition for individual players and a 10-point pitch tournament for teams of two. Entry fees are $12 per person for poker and $8 per person for pitch before the event, with costs increasing to $15 and $10 at the door. Pitch players are … [Read more...] about Alpha Phi’s annual Red Dress Poker and Pitch Tournament scheduled for March 5
