Work will begin this week on a $26.65 million project that replaces and relocates the fraternity and sorority housing on campus. Approved in February by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, the project includes a renovation of Martin Hall, a 39,700-square-foot residence hall last occupied in 2014, and construction of a new three-story, 39,000-square-foot residence hall directly north of Martin Hall. The new building will feature chapter lounges on the first … [Read more...] about Work begins this week on new fraternity and sorority housing complex
Fraternity and Sorority Life
UNK Hangouts offer incoming students casual setting to learn about Greek Life
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Meg Schluns is looking for a way to make new friends when she is a freshman at University of Nebraska at Kearney this fall. After attending New Student Enrollment Wednesday at UNK, the recent O’Neill High School graduate decided to learn more about sororities at Fraternity and Sorority Life’s (FSL) UNK Hangout Thursday night at Harmon Park. “I just heard a lot of great things about it. It’s a great way of meeting new … [Read more...] about UNK Hangouts offer incoming students casual setting to learn about Greek Life
Trey Janicek grew at UNK – now he’ll grow corn in Hawaii
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Trey Janicek had his future mapped out when he was in elementary school. Well, part of it anyway. He definitely knew he wanted to be a Loper. “When I was in fourth grade, I wrote that I was going to college at UNK,” Janicek said. “I never really thought about going anywhere else.” Although his hometown is actually closer to Laramie, Wyoming, and Denver, Colorado, the Bridgeport native always had a connection to … [Read more...] about Trey Janicek grew at UNK – now he’ll grow corn in Hawaii
The Big Event makes big return, with 600 students volunteering at 50-plus locations
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students weren’t going to let the weather spoil their weekend plans. After COVID-19 canceled The Big Event in 2020, they were determined to bring back the annual community service project, even if it meant working in the rain and cold. “This is something our students and the community look forward to every year,” said student coordinator Ashly Helfrich, a senior from Bennington. “It was … [Read more...] about The Big Event makes big return, with 600 students volunteering at 50-plus locations
Trey Janicek, Emma Thede named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year
KEARNEY – Trey Janicek of Bridgeport and Emma Thede of St. Paul are the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Greek Man and Woman of the Year for 2020-21. The UNK seniors were recognized Thursday during the annual Fraternity and Sorority Life awards banquet. A member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Janicek has held numerous leadership positions within his chapter and served as an executive member and delegate for the Interfraternity Council. He’s a member of the Order … [Read more...] about Trey Janicek, Emma Thede named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year
