KEARNEY – After 70 years of serving local college students in temporary facilities, the Catholic Newman Center at UNK plans to build a permanent home at University Village. Currently, the Newman Center operates out of seven different houses and garages. A converted garage, with room for only 100 people, serves as the Newman Center’s chapel. There isn’t a central location where students can gather as one community for fellowship, faith formation, meals and retreats. Staff … [Read more...] about Catholic Newman Center unveils plan for permanent facility at University Village
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UNK graduates Cochran, Christen watch University Village vision come to life
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Joey Cochran was a student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he often gazed at the 100-plus acres of undeveloped farmland just south of campus and wondered what it would be used for. “I knew the university owned it, but I had zero clue what it would ever turn into,” Cochran said. Well, that’s not entirely true. He actually had a pretty good idea. During his senior year, Cochran and other students in a … [Read more...] about UNK graduates Cochran, Christen watch University Village vision come to life
Regional Engagement and Alumni Center will be unique property in central Nebraska
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A building is just a building, “sticks and bricks,” as Josh Berger says. “It’s what happens inside the building that matters.” With a modern design and prominent location, the Regional Engagement and Alumni Center planned for the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s University Village development will be impressive to look at. But that’s not what makes the project stand out. The roughly 49,000-square-foot … [Read more...] about Regional Engagement and Alumni Center will be unique property in central Nebraska
Indoor tennis complex a game-changer for Lopers, local players
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Scott Shafer can’t help himself. He loves to look at the progress on the city’s new indoor tennis complex, and he’ll use just about any excuse to drive by the construction site along North Railroad Street. The University of Nebraska at Kearney head women’s tennis coach has been tweeting regular updates since the steel frame went up this spring. “The excitement level is very high,” said Shafer, who can’t wait for the … [Read more...] about Indoor tennis complex a game-changer for Lopers, local players
Michael Christen receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Michael Christen, director of business services at UNK and executive director of University Village, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award during the June 25 meeting. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. A native of Anselmo, Christen’s history with UNK started long before he joined the … [Read more...] about Michael Christen receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
