By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s a new way for University of Nebraska at Kearney students to hang out on campus while enjoying the outdoors. Ten hammocks are being installed through a joint project between UNK Student Government and the Division of Business and Finance. The hammocks, hung from specialized poles instead of trees, will be located in three areas – in the south lawn between Centennial Towers East and Centennial Towers West; in the … [Read more...] about Hammocks Hit Campus; Ten new spaces for UNK students to hang out
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UNK student leaders Krejdl, Janicek say Lopers need to be heard on issues
Budget, parking, dead week, student union upgrades at top of list By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Logan Krejdl and Taylor Janicek want students’ voices to be heard. The newly-elected student body president and vice president at the University of Nebraska at Kearney believe every Loper should have a say on issues such as state funding for higher education, campus improvements and academic policies since they’re directly impacted by these … [Read more...] about UNK student leaders Krejdl, Janicek say Lopers need to be heard on issues
Krejdl, Janicek elected UNK student government leaders
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Logan Krejdl and Taylor Janicek are ready to represent their fellow Lopers. The running mates were elected Thursday as the next student body president and vice president at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “I’m really excited,” said Janicek, who will serve as vice president. “I can’t wait to get to work on our platform.” Krejdl and Janicek received 872 of the 1,377 votes cast over two days by UNK students. … [Read more...] about Krejdl, Janicek elected UNK student government leaders
King of Hearts brings in $6K for domestic violence, cardiac care
KEARNEY – UNK’s Alpha Phi sorority raised ,000 for women in domestic violence situations and those needing cardiac care through its King of Hearts event Thursday. The male pageant at Merryman Performing Arts Center has collected approximately ,000 in the five years since the University of Nebraska at Kearney sorority first hosted King of Hearts. Money from the event is given to help women in domestic violence situations at the S.A.F.E. Center in Kearney. Money also … [Read more...] about King of Hearts brings in $6K for domestic violence, cardiac care
UNK names eight finalists for 2017 homecoming royalty
KEARNEY – Eight finalists for homecoming royalty at University of Nebraska at Kearney were announced Monday. The king and queen will be crowned at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Health and Sports Center. They also will be recognized during halftime of UNK’s football game against Northwest Missouri State at 2 p.m. Saturday and oversee other homecoming week festivities. Queen candidates include: Odalys Cruz, Schuyler; Kylie Kenedy, Omaha; Miranda Ketteler, Petersburg; and Ivy … [Read more...] about UNK names eight finalists for 2017 homecoming royalty