By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Vanessa Lo was willing to pitch in wherever she was needed Saturday, even if it meant handling a nail gun for the first time. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student admits that part of her community service project was a little nerve-wracking, but she enjoyed learning to install siding at the Habitat for Humanity build site at 17th Street and Avenue P. “I want to help as much as I can so when I drive by this … [Read more...] about ‘We’re here to help’: 500+ UNK students give back to community during The Big Event
The BIg Event
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
‘We’re all united’: UNK students help with flood recovery effort as part of The Big Event
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications GIBBON – Mike Montgomery wiped a tear from his eye as he described the devastation. He’s lived in Gibbon since 1969 and never seen anything like last month’s historic flooding. “It’s just an overwhelming ordeal,” Montgomery said. “It happened so fast you really couldn’t think about it.” When the nearby Wood River left its banks, residents had little time to react before entire neighborhoods were inundated. The fast-rising … [Read more...] about ‘We’re all united’: UNK students help with flood recovery effort as part of The Big Event
Unique Loper Traditions Part of UNK Difference
Traditions matter. They include historic fight songs, famous rivalries, iconic campus landmarks for selfies, and events and activities that bring students together. Traditions can invoke memories, a sense of pride and a feeling of belonging. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, there are unique student traditions that are part of the college experience. Each academic year begins with Blue Gold Welcome. It’s a series of events that introduce new students to campus, … [Read more...] about Unique Loper Traditions Part of UNK Difference
The Big Event helps UNK students give back, say thanks to Kearney
By AUSTIN KOELLER UNK Communications KEARNEY – More than 700 students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will give back to the Kearney community Saturday when they participate in the 10th annual The Big Event. Tim Danube, associate director of the Nebraskan Student Union, said the event is a way for students to thank the community through community outreach. Student volunteers will work at one of 43 sites across Kearney doing various types of … [Read more...] about The Big Event helps UNK students give back, say thanks to Kearney
