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
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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
Following stroke, UNK’s Roy Stutz has different Thanksgiving perspective
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Roy Stutz was jumping rope. It was a simple warmup, like all the others he had done so many times before his evening workout with buddies from his Kearney church. The date was Feb. 7, a Thursday night just nine months ago. Stutz, 42, had just finished helping with wrestling practice at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he worked the previous 15 years as an assistant athletic trainer. He grabbed a … [Read more...] about Following stroke, UNK’s Roy Stutz has different Thanksgiving perspective
UNK leadership program prepares students for future careers
"I’ve been able to collaborate with other students and talk to different faculty, and I feel much more comfortable talking to them and putting myself out there." - Kaitlyn Pineda By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kaitlyn Pineda was pretty shy and reserved when she arrived at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She knew that had to change. The biology major and pre-medicine student wants to be a physician working in pediatrics or neonatology. But … [Read more...] about UNK leadership program prepares students for future careers
Blue Gold Showcase strengthens UNK-community relationship
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students bring an energy and exuberance to the city. You can see it on campus, along the streets and inside local businesses. It’s easy to tell when they arrive every August. This sense of excitement and enthusiasm was on full display Friday evening during the annual Blue Gold Community Showcase sponsored by UNK’s Office of Student Engagement. The event, part of Blue Gold Welcome Week, … [Read more...] about Blue Gold Showcase strengthens UNK-community relationship
