Blue and Gold Showcase
Blue Gold Community/Campus Showcase for 2021 will be an awesome opportunity to reconnect and continue this fine tradition after the many changes from a year ago! UNK students, campus and community exhibitors will be invited to celebrate the start of a new school year and welcome freshmen and returning students to campus. The event typically brings together 2,000-3,000 students and community members.
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 Here!
2021 UNK Blue and Gold Showcase Map
2021 UNK Blue and Gold Showcase Booth Line-up: Alphabetical | Numerical
For more information, contact Tim Danube at 308-865-8523 or danubet@unk.edu.
2020 Blue Gold Showcase brings UNK Campus back to life; Photos
PHOTO GALLERY: 2019 Blue Gold Showcase
PHOTO GALLERY: 2018 Blue Gold Showcase
PHOTO GALLERY: 2017 Blue Gold Showcase
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: Homecoming 2021 Information at unk.edu/homecoming
- 2021 Homecoming Parade Sign Up
- 2021 Homecoming Parade Route | 2021 Line-up Map
- 2021 Homecoming Parade Line-up: Alphabetical | Numerical
- 2021 Homecoming Team Information
- 2021 Sweepstakes team competition scores
- Alumni Homecoming Schedule
For additional information, call 308-865-8523 or email Tim Danube.
2020 Homecoming King and Queen
Gabriel Amegatcher and Fayth Jackson
Gabrial Amegatcher, Fayth Jackson named UNK Homecoming royalty
Photo Gallery: UNK Homecoming Spirit March 2020
Photo Gallery: Lip Sync Contest
Gingerbread House Competition
December 1, 2021| 5 pm
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.
Hypnotist
January 2022 | 8 pm
Ponderosa Room | Nebraskan Student Union
World-renowned hypnotist Jim Wand has performed for three decades at UNK. Come witness the entertaining act that's become a favorite among students and community members.
Tickets, which are free for students, faculty, staff and the public, are available at the student union welcome desk.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2021 Jim Wand Show
FAME Talent Show
March 3, 2022 | 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.
Fun 5K
April 30, 2022 | Check-in: 8 a.m. | Race Begins: 9 a.m.
UNK Campus
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. If you are interested in being a sponsor, download the Sponsor Packet here! (Sponsor packet will be available in early 2022)
To register, Click Here (registration available in early 2022). For more information, call the Office of Student Engagement at 308-865-8523 or email Tim Danube.
2021 Results:
Community Women
1st Place - Janice Chlinebell
2nd Place - Cristi Fisher
3rd Place - Cara Cunningham
UNK Women
1st Place - Hunter Rathjen
2nd Place - Brittany Newkirk
3rd Place - Rebecca Larson
Community Men
1st Place - Mark Ellis
2nd Place - Bruce Klesath
3rd Place - Carlos Rodriguez
UNK Men
1st Place - Dillion McKinney
2nd Place - Saw Htoo
3rd Place - Max Baker
Youth
1st Place - Luke Nienhuesr
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
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