What is The Big Event?
The Big Event is the largest, one-day, student-run service project in the nation. This national organization started at Texas A&M in 1982 which aims to give back to local communities through one large day of service. It's a day where students from campuses across the nation chose to say, "thank you" to the residents of their local communities. For over 10 years the UNK students have participated in this annual event to show their appreciation for Kearney by completing service projects. Here in Kearney, thanks to the dedicated UNK volunteers and exceptional community participation, we have grown this event to over 800 students and over 40 job sites.
The Motto
"One Big Day, One Big Thanks" guides The Big Event in showing its gratitude to the surrounding community through completing one day of service-oriented activities for neighbors and the community.
The Big Event is the largest, one-day, student-run service project in the nation. This national organization started at Texas A&M in 1982 which aims to give back to local communities through one large day of service. It's a day where students from campuses across the nation chose to say, "thank you" to the residents of their local communities. For over 10 years the UNK students have participated in this annual event to show their appreciation for Kearney by completing service projects. Here in Kearney, thanks to the dedicated UNK volunteers and exceptional community participation, we have grown this event to over 800 students and over 40 job sites.
The Motto
"One Big Day, One Big Thanks" guides The Big Event in showing its gratitude to the surrounding community through completing one day of service-oriented activities for neighbors and the community.