News and information about the UNL Band Alumni Association
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 (more…)
2025 ALUMNI BAND REUNION 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 (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)
Show your Husker love — starting now! 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 (more…)
