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Tyler Butterfield Memorial Scholarship

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Band Alumni Association

The Epsilon Omega chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is proud to announce the creation of the Tyler Butterfield Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was made in memory of Tyler Butterfield, a brother, trumpet player, musician, and … Continue reading →

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2020 Russ Swanson Outstanding Band Members Announced

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Band Alumni Association

On Saturday, February 20, 2021, the Cornhusker Marching Band held their Band Awards Ceremony online instead of their usual banquet. During that time, the UNL Band Alumni Association was pleased to award the 2020 Russ Swanson Outstanding Band Member Awards … Continue reading →

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Glow All In February 17-18, 2021

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Band Alumni Association

Save the date to Glow All In on Feb. 17-18 for Glow Big Red — 24 Hours of Husker Giving! First, give. Make a gift of $5 or more to support students. Make a gift of $60 or more by … Continue reading →

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Remembering Walter Schmidt

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Band Alumni Association

Walter H. Schmidt died November 17, 2020, at Toledo Hospital from COVID-19 complications.  He was born September 19, 1935, to Harold and Helen (McGaughey) Schmidt in Sheridan County, Nebraska. Walter attended grades 1-7 in country school and attended the University … Continue reading →

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Remembering John Ellis

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Band Alumni Association

John Dale Ellis, 95, was born August 19, 1925 and was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 22, 2020. John was born in Wilderness Park, Lincoln, Nebraska where his father was caretaker and superintendent of … Continue reading →

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