Homecoming
The state's largest lip-sync competition, a homecoming parade highlighting the blue and gold and the crowning of UNK's homecoming royalty are part of the weeklong celebration filled with high-energy contests and entertainment. Residence halls, sororities, fraternities and other UNK organizations compete for "homecoming sweepstakes" bragging rights in a number of fun events, alumni return to campus for banquets and other activities and UNK Athletic Hall of Fame inductees are recognized.
HOMECOMING INFORMATION:
- 2020 Homecoming Parade Sign Up
- 2020 Homecoming Parade Route | 2020 Line-up Map
- 2020 Homecoming Parade Line-up: Alphabetical | Numerical
- 2020 Homecoming Team Information
- 2020 Sweepstakes team competition scores
- Alumni Homecoming Schedule
For additional information, call 308-865-8523 or email Tim Danube or Jamie Hiemke.
2019 Homecoming King and Queen
Jacob Roth and Makenzie Petersen
Jacob Roth, Makenzie Petersen named UNK Homecoming royalty
Photo Gallery: UNK Homecoming Parade 2019
Photo Gallery: Lip Sync Contest
Gingerbread House Competition
Nov. 29, 2018 | 5 p.m.
Ponderosa Room | Nebraskan Student Union
Every year, LPAC hosts the gingerbread house competition, a friendly and festive event which allows students to take a break from studying for final exams.
Competing in teams of up to eight members, UNK students have 30 minutes to assemble their gingerbread houses. Creativity, Loper spirit and overall design will earn the top three entries cash prizes of $50, $100 or $150.
FAME Talent Show
Feb. 7, 2019 | 7 p.m.
Ponderosa Room | Nebraskan Student Union
One of the most anticipated events of the year, FAME is a campus-wide talent show that allows students to showcase their unique abilities in group or individual categories.
The signature event is a blast for the audience, judges and performers. You don't want to miss this UNK tradition.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Engagement at 308-865-8523.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2017 FAME Talent Show
Kenny Chesney, Joan Jett, Cheap Trick, Johnny Cash and Josh Turner.
They’ve all performed at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Each year, the Loper Programming and Activities Council (LPAC) organizes a spring concert featuring the biggest names from country, rock and pop music – from The All-American Rejects and Secondhand Serenade to Kellie Pickler and Cole Swindell.
The annual concert, held inside UNK’s Health and Sports Center, is one of the most popular campus events for students and community members alike.
Who doesn’t love live music?
Here’s a sample of the other headliners who have performed at UNK and Kearney State College over the years:
Joe Nichols
Karmin
Scotty McCreery
John Denver
Barry Manilow
Steppenwolf
Weather Report
Terri Clark
Maynard Ferguson
The Bangles
Dennis Miller
Mark Chesnutt
Ohio Players
Lobo
Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show
DC Talk
Head East
Waylon Jennings
Carpenters
Sly and the Family Stone
Atlanta Rhythm Section
The 5th Dimension
Vertical Horizon
Electric Light Orchestra
Fun 5K
April 25, 2020 | Check-in: 8 a.m. | Race Begins: 9 a.m.
UNK Campus
Due to recent events and mandates put in place by the Governor of Nebraska, we will no longer be holding this event. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you paid for this event, you will be refunded your entry fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help in any way that we can. Thank you for your understanding.
This event is a great way to meet new people and get a little exercise while supporting UNK's Student Leadership Scholarship fund.
The Fun 5K Walk/Run, which is open to anyone, regularly attracts 400 to 500 participants and raises thousands of dollars for student scholarships. Participants receive a T-shirt and there are drawings for prizes donated by sponsors. Sponsor packet information coming soon.
For more information, call the Office of Student Engagement at 308-865-8523 or email Tim Danube.
Women's Results
Men's Results
(Results will be posted after the race)
Blue and Gold Showcase
Blue Gold Community Showcase brings 2,000 to 3,000 students and community members together to celebrate the start of a new school year and welcome freshmen and returning students to campus.
The event, part of Blue Gold Welcome Week each August, features food, games, prizes and entertainment. About 200 campus organizations and local businesses take part in the festival, which also includes a picnic hosted by UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen.
Blue Gold Showcase is a chance for students to connect with the community, make new friends and begin establishing that Loper pride.
Register your Business or Organization!
VIRTUAL SHOWCASE -Click here for additional discounts and information on our vendors and businesses.
2020 UNK Blue and Gold Showcase Map
2020 UNK Blue and Gold Showcase Booth Line-up: Alphabetical | Numerical
For more information, contact Jamie Hiemke at 308-865-8909 or hiemkejl@unk.edu.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2019 Blue Gold Showcase
PHOTO GALLERY: 2018 Blue Gold Showcase
PHOTO GALLERY: 2017 Blue Gold Showcase
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