By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rachel Higgins believes every University of Nebraska at Kearney student should experience Destination Downtown. Why? Well, she started to explain, then let the crowd do that for her. “This is just dancing in the middle of the street right now,” Higgins said with a laugh as Louie the Loper and a large group of UNK students busted out their best “Macarena.” “The vibes are really nice here,” Higgins added. The … [Read more...] about Destination Downtown brings good vibes for UNK students, local businesses
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PHOTOS: Blue Gold Welcome Week
The University of Nebraska at Kearney welcomed new and returning students to campus with its annual Blue and Gold Welcome Week. Activities included the Parade of Lopers and a dance party by Cope Fountain on Friday, Playfair on Saturday and Party in the Park on Sunday. Fall classes begin today. PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Blue Gold Welcome Week
Loper pride on full display during annual Blue and Gold Showcase
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Even Mother Nature was happy to see all the Lopers back on campus. She provided the perfect evening for the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s annual Blue and Gold Showcase, a back-to-school bash that brings students, employees, alumni and community members together to celebrate the start of a new academic year. Friday’s event featured all the components of a good party – live music, delicious food, yard games, a dunk … [Read more...] about Loper pride on full display during annual Blue and Gold Showcase
Blue and Gold Welcome Week kicks off new school year at UNK
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is celebrating the start of a new school year with its annual Blue and Gold Welcome Week events. A longstanding UNK tradition, the week features a variety of activities that connect new and returning students with campus and the Kearney community. This year’s festivities begin Friday and continue through the following week. The biggest event, Blue and Gold Showcase, is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday near the Bell Tower and … [Read more...] about Blue and Gold Welcome Week kicks off new school year at UNK
PHOTOS: Lopers spread Valentine’s Day love
UNK students and employees are spreading the love this Valentine’s Day. Members of the Loper 2 Loper Mentoring Program got together Friday afternoon to create cards for residents of two local assisted living facilities. The valentines will be delivered Saturday to Kinship Pointe and Brookestone Gardens in Kearney. Loper 2 Loper pairs UNK students with a faculty or staff mentor who helps guide them through their first year on campus. The program provides the support and … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Lopers spread Valentine’s Day love
