By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – As you’re walking through the Nebraskan Student Union, pay attention to those white, metal rectangles on the walls. They mark the spots where digital monitors will be installed as workers put the finishing touches on a million renovation project at the University of Nebraska at Kearney building. “One of our goals is to move everybody toward that digital piece,” said Michael Christen, director of business services at … [Read more...] about UNK student union nears completion; Video wall technology coming soon
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PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Student Union ribbon-cutting
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 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 … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Student Union ribbon-cutting
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 … [Read more...] about As Chick-fil-A opens, UNK students excited about union improvements
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 … [Read more...] about Starbucks opens inside UNK’s Nebraskan Student Union; Chick-fil-A up next
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 … [Read more...] about CHANCELLOR’S COLUMN: UNK momentum continues during fiscal challenges
