University of Nebraska at Kearney students Kersten Peters and Elizabeth Schott are among those working on important community-defined projects this summer in Chadron and communities in Garden County. For 10 weeks, the duo will work, serve and live in those areas as Rural Futures Institute Student Fellows, immersing themselves in projects that include marketing, workforce development, early childhood daycare programming, mental health care access and … [Read more...] about UNK students Peters, Schott among Rural Futures fellows serving Nebraska this summer
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VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Ied7KvYxE Welcome to UNK FYI, a series dedicated to communicating internal news and updates to the campus community. In this installment, Chancellor Kristensen recaps spring commencement and discusses New Student Enrollment, summer camps, construction progress and a STEM building update, the new Celebrate Kearney event, legislative bills, the departure of President Hank Bounds, and promotions and the hiring of new administrative staff and … [Read more...] about VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills
Futuristic lawn care: UNK using technology to tackle yardwork
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – “Snips” and “Chopper” are pretty easy to work with. They quietly head out to do their job – day or night – without much supervision, requiring only the occasional break to recharge their batteries. “They do their own thing,” grounds supervisor Dick Wardyn said of the newest additions to the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s lawn care team. “Snips” and “Chopper,” a pair of appropriately nicknamed robotic mowers, … [Read more...] about Futuristic lawn care: UNK using technology to tackle yardwork
Sodexo is new UNK campus dining services provider
KEARNEY – Upon University of Nebraska Board of Regents approval, Sodexo becomes the dining services provider today for the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The five-year contract proposal was evaluated by a campus committee from among two bidders. The winning Sodexo proposal keeps overall costs, services and meal plans to students the same while maintaining the current retail locations and “dining dollars” that are popular with UNK students. Starbucks, Chick-fil-A … [Read more...] about Sodexo is new UNK campus dining services provider
Project enhancing UNK’s east entrance begins next week; Decorative columns coming down
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Work is scheduled to begin Monday (May 20) on a three-month project that will enhance the east side of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus and create a more welcoming entrance for students, staff and visitors. Phase 2 of the “east gateway” project, outlined in the 2006-15 campus master plan, includes several changes designed to make the area near Warner Hall more prominent, spacious, accessible and … [Read more...] about Project enhancing UNK’s east entrance begins next week; Decorative columns coming down
