KEARNEY – Construction fence and heavy equipment continues to be a common sight on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus as work progresses on several major projects. The improvements, highlighted by the new STEM building and LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, represent a significant investment in UNK and the state of Nebraska. Here’s a look at what’s happening on campus right now: STEM building The 90,000-square-foot facility located … [Read more...] about New buildings, facility improvements taking shape at UNK
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Luke & Jake’s Bar-B-Q purchase part of east entrance project planned at UNK
Kearney restaurant closing after 23 years By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The timing is right for Ty Strawhecker to leave the barbecue business. The owner of Luke & Jake’s Bar-B-Q is closing his restaurant and catering business July 31, ending a 23-year run in Kearney. “It will be a pretty big shocker for a lot of people,” Strawhecker said of the decision, which he shared Sunday with employees. “An opportunity arose and we decided to act on … [Read more...] about Luke & Jake’s Bar-B-Q purchase part of east entrance project planned at UNK
UNK celebrates Warner Hall naming with sign unveil
KEARNEY - Chancellor Doug Kristensen led a celebration of Jerome and Charles J. Warner Hall and sign-unveiling ceremony Thursday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The community event recognized the former Nebraska political leaders and advocates for Kearney Normal School, Kearney State College, and later, UNK. Formerly known as Founders Hall, the building’s name honors the father and son who were instrumental in the university’s history. The name was approved … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates Warner Hall naming with sign unveil
UNK to unveil Warner Hall at Thursday afternoon ceremony
When: 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26 Where: Green space west of Warner Hall (formerly Founders Hall) KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney’s “newest” building will be officially presented at a community event Thursday (Oct. 26) with a celebration of Jerome and Charles J. Warner Hall. A brief sign-unveiling ceremony at 2:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Formerly known as Founders Hall, the building’s name honors the father and son who were instrumental in … [Read more...] about UNK to unveil Warner Hall at Thursday afternoon ceremony
UNK naming recognizes contributions of Warner family
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Founders Hall now will bear the name of two prominent Nebraska state senators – father and son – who played a significant role in the institution’s history. The name “Jerome and Charles J. Warner Hall,” was approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents at its meeting today, and the transition from Founders Hall to Warner Hall begins immediately. “By naming Founder’s Hall the Jerome and Charles J. Warner … [Read more...] about UNK naming recognizes contributions of Warner family
