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...]
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Village Flats residence hall nearing August completion
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – When paint sprayers and carpet layers start showing up you know construction is in its final phases. That’s the case right now at the new Village Flats residence hall at University of Nebraska at Kearney, where workers are eyeing the August completion date of the $16 million project. “A big push currently is to get the heat pump equipment running and building heated so we can keep it at the correct temperature for flooring and finishing … [Read more...]
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Village Flats work moves inside as UNK eyes summer opening
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Windows are installed, the roofing system is mostly complete and workers soon will turn their attention to finishings work inside the new Village Flats residence hall at University of Nebraska at Kearney. The $16 million, 130-bed project soon will be completely enclosed, as crews will begin installing aluminum framing and windows in the storefront system, which is the entryway and common spaces of the building. Mechanical, electrical and … [Read more...]
UNK celebrates ‘First Look’ at Village Flats with campus, community gathering
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosted a "First Look" event Wednesday for the new Village Flats project in the University Village development. Construction of the $16 million residence hall started in April, and the 130-bed apartment-style complex is planned for completion in summer 2018. Chancellor Doug Kristensen recognized campus and community leaders involved with the project, as well as University Village board members, builders … [Read more...]
Public invited to see UNK’s Village Flats at Oct. 18 first look event
VILLAGE FLATS Address: 2201 University Drive; South side of Highway 30, directly south of Health Science Education Complex and UNK’s West Center. Cost: $16 million; Funding for the new residence hall is from $12 million in revenue bonds and $4 million from a UNK surplus fund. Size: Three-story structure with 99 apartments and 130 beds, including 68 one-bedroom and 31 two-bedroom units. Construction Start: April 2017 Planned Completion: Summer 2018 About The Project: Village Flats is a … [Read more...]
