UNK Student Government hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand opening Monday to celebrate first phase renovations of the Nebraskan Student Union, which include the recent opening of a new Starbucks and Chick-fil-A. UNK Student Body President Logan Krejdl spoke at the event recognizing the $6 million project that started in December. It is paid for with facility reserve funds and vendor investments. In addition to improved dining areas, the project design creates a more open layout with spaces … [Read more...]
As Chick-fil-A opens, UNK students excited about union improvements
UNK Student Government is hosting a campus event 4 p.m. Monday to celebrate the Nebraskan Student Union improvements and opening of Starbucks and Chick-fil-A. The UNK community is invited to attend the event inside the union’s west side near the new restaurants. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Madie Denson was behind the counter at Starbucks getting to know the equipment, menu and co-workers at her new job. It was just her second day working at the coffee shop inside the … [Read more...]
Starbucks opens inside UNK’s Nebraskan Student Union; Chick-fil-A up next
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s a new spot to get that quick pick-me-up on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Starbucks opened Wednesday inside UNK’s Nebraskan Student Union. The popular coffeehouse chain offers a full line of hot and cold beverages – from freshly brewed coffee and espresso creations to teas, fruity concoctions and Frappuccino. The food menu, which covers breakfast through dinner, includes sandwiches, wraps, pastries and an assortment of … [Read more...]
CHANCELLOR’S COLUMN: UNK momentum continues during fiscal challenges
By DOUGLAS A. KRISTENSEN UNK Chancellor The University of Nebraska at Kearney is entering a season of accelerated and transformational change. While the community and visitors will notice a flurry of construction activity, some may wonder how UNK is able to invest in construction projects while making reductions required to address a $3.4 million budget gap. The answer requires an understanding of state budgets and the use of “restricted” funds. One example of restricted funds are dollars … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Student Union construction kickoff
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