By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Work is scheduled to begin Monday (May 20) on a three-month project that will enhance the east side of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus and create a more welcoming entrance for students, staff and visitors. Phase 2 of the “east gateway” project, outlined in the 2006-15 campus master plan, includes several changes designed to make the area near Warner Hall more prominent, spacious, accessible and … [Read more...] about Project enhancing UNK’s east entrance begins next week; Decorative columns coming down
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STEM building construction off to strong start on UNK campus
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The future of science, technology, engineering and math education is beginning to take shape on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Following a ceremonial groundbreaking in early May, construction crews have been hard at work at the site of UNK’s new STEM building, a $30 million facility that will promote collaboration and innovation across numerous academic departments. “It’s impressive that the schedule is … [Read more...] about STEM building construction off to strong start on UNK campus
Fine Arts Building construction work part of Otto Olsen replacement at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Work is underway at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Fine Arts Building, which will see some changes as part of the Otto C. Olsen replacement project. Construction fence is going up along the south side of the building’s west wing, where two classrooms will be added in the space currently serving as a courtyard. The classroom addition is phase 1 of the work planned for Fine Arts. Phase 2 includes an addition and … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Building construction work part of Otto Olsen replacement at UNK
UNK sewer project also means new Cope Fountain; Work begins in about three weeks
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Work will begin soon on a sanitary and storm sewer project that impacts a portion of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus and includes a new and improved Cope Fountain. The project, which is expected to start in about three weeks and continue into the fall semester, extends from the Nebraskan Student Union south to Thomas Hall along U.S. Highway 30. It’s needed to replace an aging sanitary sewer line that serves … [Read more...] about UNK sewer project also means new Cope Fountain; Work begins in about three weeks
McQueen recognized as facilities management industry pacesetter
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Lee McQueen, director of Facilities Management and Planning at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, was recently selected as a 2017 Pacesetter for the educational facilities management industry. He was recognized by the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA), an organization that promotes leadership in educational facilities for professionals building their careers, transforming their institutions and … [Read more...] about McQueen recognized as facilities management industry pacesetter
