KEARNEY – The new Regional Engagement Center will be dedicated Thursday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by University of Nebraska at Kearney interim Chancellor Charlie Bicak.
Scheduled for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., the event includes an open house with refreshments and tours of the 52,000-square-foot facility. The ribbon-cutting and remarks will begin at 4 p.m.
Located just south of U.S. Highway 30 at 2204 University Drive, the Regional Engagement Center is a cornerstone for UNK’s University Village development, a 104-acre site that combines educational, residential, commercial and recreational opportunities within a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood.
The $15.6 million facility serves as a hub for business, education and community development in greater Nebraska. It features upscale, technology-rich office and meeting spaces that will connect people, businesses and organizations from across the state while complementing the university’s academic activities.
Chief Industries, Allo Fiber, Olsson and Wilkins Architecture Design Planning are all located there as private tenants leasing office space. The UNK Alumni Association and University of Nebraska Foundation recently relocated to the building, as well.
The Regional Engagement Center will host a variety of campus and community events, including meetings, workshops and training seminars that support workforce development and continuing education.
UNK is partnering with Woodbury Corporation, a Salt Lake City-based real estate development and management company, on the project.
