By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s student-run coffee shop, Brewed Awakening, has a new location in West Center. The coffee shop, previously located in the Health and Sports Center, opened Monday. Brewed Awakening has added soups and sandwiches to its menu. The coffee shop hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “We wanted to expand our offerings because in West Center students have classes all … [Read more...] about Brewed Awakening coffee shop moves to new UNK location
Shawn Kaskie
Kaskie receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Shawn Kaskie, Center for Rural Research and Development director, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award on Jan. 30. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. Kaskie, who joined the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2009, was honored for achieving numerous milestones since he joined the university. Working with diverse stakeholders, … [Read more...] about Kaskie receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Peanut butter jar concept wins Central Nebraska Business Idea Contest
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Double-Sided Peanut Butter Jar has earned Adrienne Applegate of Kearney first place and $1,000 in the Central Nebraska Business Idea Contest. More than 100 people attended the recent business idea competition at Cunningham’s Journal and voted for the top three finalists. In its fourth year, the contest is sponsored by the Center for Rural Research and Development at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. This is … [Read more...] about Peanut butter jar concept wins Central Nebraska Business Idea Contest
Central Nebraska Business Idea Contest deadline is Oct. 27
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The deadline for the Central Nebraska Business Idea Contest is 5 p.m. Monday (Oct. 27). The contest is sponsored by the Center for Rural Research and Development at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “Your business idea does not have to be a fully-thought-out business model, just a description of the product or service, what need it serves, who your customers might be and how you would make it available to those … [Read more...] about Central Nebraska Business Idea Contest deadline is Oct. 27
Aug. 4-7 Biz Kidz Camp focuses on building entrepreneurial skills
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Center for Rural Research and Development is hosting the Biz Kidz Camp: Kearney, which equips youth ages 10 to 14 with knowledge needed to start or improve a business. The middle school summer camp is Aug. 4-7 at UNK and meets from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the UNK West Center building. Registration ends July 18, and only the first 20 people will be accepted. The camp costs for the entire week. Janita Pavelka, an … [Read more...] about Aug. 4-7 Biz Kidz Camp focuses on building entrepreneurial skills
