Wayne Shipferling playing in the 2017 Alumni Band. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Alumni Assn.
Wayne Shipferling passed away this March. He was a loyal and supportive member of the UNL band family who returned year after year to play his trumpet at the annual band alumni reunion. Wayne was in the marching band from 1954-57. Here is his obituary: https://metzmortuary.com/wayne-shipferling/
In his will, Wayne left a generous gift to the Band Alumni Association to be divided equally between the Jack Snider Band Alumni Fund and the Donald Lentz Memorial Band Fund. Dr. Barber states, “His extraordinary generosity will resonate throughout the entire band program and GKSOM given the special roles these funds play.” Thank you, Wayne. Your kindness will be remembered for years to come!
The date has been set and our next reunion will be held September 13, 2025. We will be celebrating 50 years of the Flag line (color guard). The game day kickoff time is not yet set.
Look for registration to open in the first part of July. As last year, seating we are able to provide will be limited to 250 on a first registered basis, but you may also choose to buy your own ticket and sit in the stands. More details will follow in the coming months.
Congratulations to the 2024 recipient of the Russ Swanson Outstanding Band Member, Spencer Knight! Spencer is a senior from North Liberty, Iowa majoring in civil engineering. Spencer was presented the award at the annual Band Awards on Friday, March 28, by our vice president, Frank Stroup.
This award is presented to a band member demonstrating the highest standard of attitude, musicianship, leadership, and service to the University of Nebraska Band Program. Along with a custom plaque created by our alum, Nathan Nelson of Rooted Woodworking, he also received a $100 award, a life membership in the UNL Band Alumni Association, and their name on a plaque which is on display at Westbrook Music Building.
Frank Stroup
Spencer Knight
Designed and created by Nathan Nelson, Rooted Woodworking
Glow Big Red begins Wednesday from noon to noon on Feb. 12 to Feb. 13. You We wanted to follow up with you to share ways your support can go even further to benefit our students.
Scott Washburn is challenging you with a Dollar-for-Dollar Match for UNL Band Alumni Association. Thanks to Scott Washburn, all gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000. You can find the challenge information on our donation page.
You can also give during the Husker Power Hours for a chance to earn even more!
Feb. 12, 3 P.M.- 4 P.M. Group with most donors receives $1,000
Feb. 12, 9 P.M.- 10 P.M. Group with most student donors receives $1,000
Feb. 13, 9 A.M.- 10 A.M. Group with most faculty and staff donors receives $1,000
You can give anytime, but be sure to make your gift at glowbigred.unl.eduby noon on Feb. 13.
Show us your love during Glow Big Red when you:
❤️ GIVE: Make a gift of $5 or more to support the Jack R.Snider Band Alumni Association Scholarship. Your contribution will help build a large new rehearsal space with cutting-edge technology for the Nebraska Bands program.
❤️ SHARE: Show your Valentine’s Day love by spreading the word on social media using the hashtag #GlowBigRed.
❤️ GLOW: Show others how your HEART GLOWS big for UNL by lighting up your room, home, or business!
Make a gift of $75 or more and the NU Foundation will send you a pair of Husker mittens to show our gratitude for your Husker love.
Glow Big Red, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s seventh annual giving day, is fast approaching on Feb 12-13, but you can start making a difference now by giving your Glow Big Red gift today!
We need your help! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal of $5,000 and 35 donors! We need you to tell your friends and family members about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference.
Get ready to give! On February 12-13, visit glowbigred.unl.edu and make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating organizations. All the giving will end at 12 noon on February 13, so make sure to get your gift in on time!
An exclusive bonus: when you contribute $75 or more during Glow Big Red, the NU Foundation send you a pair of Husker fleece mittens! It’s our way of saying thanks for your support.
Questions? If you have any questions or would like more information, let us know. Thank you in advance for your generosity to our organization and for helping us keep the spirit of the Cornhusker Marching Band alive and strong!
