Support student organizations at UNK by making a gift through the UNK Nebraskan Student Union Campus Programming Fund.
At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, community is what makes each student’s experience impactful.
Central to that community are UNK’s recognized student organizations. With more than 150 RSOs on campus, students can find an organization that aligns with their values, interests and future careers.
Renae Zimmer, director of student engagement, said that students involved in organizations on campus are more likely to be successful in their academic and future endeavors.
“We feel that involvement is tied to retention,” Zimmer said. “When they find their people, they learn lifelong skills that will benefit them in their future careers.”
Through organizations such as the Loper Programming and Activities Council, students learn skills like coordinating, team building and leadership. These skills help students build their resumes and network with future employers.
“There is a huge return on investment when our students are involved in the university in clubs and organizations,” Zimmer said. “It is an essential part of the campus community and culture.”
Donors play a large part in these organizations being able to grow on campus, especially for newer RSOs that need the funding to market to students and gain traction.
For well-established RSOs, donor support could help bring in a speaker or entertainer who would otherwise be out of budget.
“I think there's a larger impact for those donors to think about,” Zimmer said. “The impact of getting involved on campus is tied to retention, tied to student belonging, and just supporting those organizations supports the health of the campus in general.”
Through supporting UNK student organizations, donors actively promote self-discovery and development that is not achievable through academic courses alone.
To allow students to find their community on campus, please consider donating to the UNK Nebraskan Student Union Campus Programming Fund today.
