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IFC applications are officially OPEN!
Interested in getting more involved within the fraternity community? Applications will be open through October 20th. Apply using LoperLinks

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LOPER POWER 🦌💙🤘

We had so much fun during Homecoming Week this year! From class traditions like Lip Sync to new ones like Game Night, our Greeks showed their never ending Loper Spirit.

Congrats to the winning Homecoming team: Alpha Omicron Pi, Sigma Lambda Gamma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Sigma Tau Gamma

Cant wait for next year! @unk_lpac

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UNK IFC is proud to highlight our September Academic Members of the Month! Congratulations to these gentlemen for their hard work, dedication, and continued success in the classroom. Keep setting the bar high!

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What’s not to love

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First week of school recap 🦌🎒

#college #backtoschool #gogreek

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LOOK AT ALL THOSE LOPERS!!

Shoutout to all of our Greeks who served as Loper Leaders this past weekend! They welcomed the freshmen to campus, facilitated activities, and got them familiar with everything our college has to offer.

Fun fact: 78% of our 2026 Loper Leaders are members in Greek Life! Greeks show up!!

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Meet the Greeks is tomorrow! Come hang out from 5-7 PM, meet our chapters, grab some Raising Cane’s and Tropical Sno, and stop by Peep the Blend for a fresh cut.
Whether you’re already interested in Greek life or just want to see what it’s all about, this is the perfect chance to meet people and get connected. See you there!

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Welcome to campus, freshmen! Stop by the Campus Greens from 5–8 PM today to meet UNK’s fraternities, learn what each chapter has to offer, and see what fraternity life at UNK is all about.

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Erick Leiva Lopez knows exactly what kind of educator he wants to be.

He already has plenty of examples to follow. The first-generation college graduate credits the teachers, coaches and mentors who supported him in Lexington and at UNK with helping him discover his own potential.

Now, as the newest counselor at Lexington High School, he has an opportunity to make the same impact on students’ lives.

“Growing up in Lexington, I was very fortunate to be surrounded by so many great educators and adults within the community. This is my way of paying it forward in a sense.”

The importance of education was instilled in him from an early age. His parents never had the chance to attend college, but they always viewed it as a pathway to a brighter future.

“They always stressed to me when I was growing up, ‘Take advantage of the opportunity that you have because there are so many other people who don’t have that same opportunity.’ That’s something I’d like to pass along to my students.”

At UNK, Erick was part of @tslcunk, Men’s Project and @unkpikes.

He graduated with honors in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in 7-12 social science education. After a semester of substitute teaching, the former campus tour guide joined the @loper_admissions team as a bilingual admissions recruiter.

Working as an educator remained his long-term goal, though. That desire led him back into the classroom as a graduate student in UNK’s school counseling program.

“Teaching is something I never necessarily closed the door on. At the same time, I saw a need for more school counselors who come from first-generation backgrounds and understand the struggles these students can go through.”

Erick’s final day as a UNK employee was July 17. He’ll continue working toward his master’s degree while beginning his new role at Lexington High School this fall.

“It means everything to me. There are a lot of people in that community who have given so much to me and now I’m able to give something back.”

#PowerOfTheHerd Erick Leiva Lopez poses for a photo in the UNK student union.

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These aren’t tears 🥹❤️‍🩹

#gogreek #college #unk

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Everything is awesome when you GO GREEK!!

#fraternitylife #lego #college

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Make sure to stay up to date on IFC Recruitment events!

#unk #discoveryourdirection #fraternitylife

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