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‘They are my best friends’: Benck sisters experiencing college, UNK together

April 10, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

Triplets Brooke, Emma and Lauren Benck didn’t plan on attending the same college – until they all fell in love with UNK. Now sophomores, the sisters from Columbus are enjoying every aspect of their time together on campus. We asked them a few questions about UNK and each other for National Siblings Day. Why did you choose UNK? Lauren: “I really liked the campus size and welcoming atmosphere. It’s just the right distance from home and, of course, Emma and Brooke are … [Read more...] about ‘They are my best friends’: Benck sisters experiencing college, UNK together

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, College of Education, News, Student Life Tagged With: Brooke Benck, Emma Benck, Kearney, Lauren Benck, University of Nebraska, UNK

Trey Janicek, Emma Thede named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year

April 9, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

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

Filed Under: News, Photo Galleries, Student Life Tagged With: Emma Thede, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Greek, Greek Life, Kearney, Kelsey Hassenstab, Trey Janicek, University of Nebraska, UNK

Loper Experience Podcast: Industrial distribution degree leads to multiple job offers

April 9, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

“I went (to the industrial distribution career fair) every single year. These companies are coming for industrial distribution students. This is why our job placement at UNK is so high, because you’re able to go out there and build relationships with these companies who are looking to hire people like you. I was fortunate enough to have multiple job offers after walking out of our career fair.” – Ty Botsford | Class of 2020 | Presidential Trainee at Lincoln Winpump UNK … [Read more...] about Loper Experience Podcast: Industrial distribution degree leads to multiple job offers

Filed Under: Business & Technology, Career, News, Student Life Tagged With: College of Business and Technology, Industrial Distribution, Kearney, Loper Experience, Ty Botsford, University of Nebraska, UNK

Week of the Young Child events planned April 12-16 in Kearney

April 8, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

KEARNEY – Families, educators, advocates and community members are invited to take part in the upcoming Kearney Area Week of the Young Child activities. Scheduled for April 12-16, the free events celebrate early learning, young children and their teachers, families and community. “In early childhood education, children learn from their families, providers and the community. During Week of the Young Child, we support these relationships by providing fun activities, … [Read more...] about Week of the Young Child events planned April 12-16 in Kearney

Filed Under: College of Education, News Tagged With: Chelsea Bartling, College of Education, Kearney, LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, University of Nebraska, UNK, Week of the Young Child

Fraternity and Sorority Life, student-athletes collect donations for local food pantries

April 8, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

UNK fraternity and sorority members recently competed against student-athletes to collect food for the Loper Pantry on campus and Kearney Jubilee Center. The food drive, which was part of the Greek Week celebration, brought in nearly 1,000 items for the pantries. UNK Athletics collected 311 items and Fraternity and Sorority Life won the friendly competition with 678 items. Located in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion on the first floor of the Nebraskan … [Read more...] about Fraternity and Sorority Life, student-athletes collect donations for local food pantries

Filed Under: Athletics, News, Photo Galleries, Student Life Tagged With: Erika Pritchard, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Greek, Greek Life, Kearney, Kearney Jubilee Center, Loper Pantry, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, University of Nebraska, UNK, UNK Athletics

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