The University of Nebraska at Kearney is adjusting parking and traffic flow to accommodate ongoing abatement work and the upcoming demolition of the Otto Olsen building. Lot 32 between Otto Olsen and Randall Hall is closed, effective immediately. That closure is expected to be permanent. Because of the closure, the Lot 10 driveway between Otto Olsen and the Wellness Center is now open to two-way traffic. Lot 13 – between Otto Olsen and the Memorial Student Affairs … [Read more...] about Lot 32 closed, other adjustments made for Otto Olsen work
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Free COVID-19 testing available for UNK students, employees
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will continue offering free COVID-19 tests for students and employees during the spring semester. Testing will occur 5-7 p.m. Mondays and 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 25, in the Ockinga Seminar Center on campus. COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only, with three pathways to schedule a test: Individuals referred to the testing site by UNK’s Public Health Center or Student Health Members of the … [Read more...] about Free COVID-19 testing available for UNK students, employees
Dick Collins was longtime UNK equipment manager, member of Loper Hall of Fame
University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen issued the following statement on the death of longtime Loper Athletics employee Dick Collins of Kearney. Collins died Tuesday at Kearney Regional Medical Center. He was 73. “Dick’s passing is a devastating blow to UNK and the Kearney community. Over the course of 50 years, he’s been here for more than 10,000 student-athletes, dozens of coaches, athletic directors and chancellors, and countless Loper fans. We … [Read more...] about Dick Collins was longtime UNK equipment manager, member of Loper Hall of Fame
UNK students show strong interest in January intersession, generating 1,500 credit hours
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Charlie Bicak, senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, uses the proverbial phrase to describe the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to impact higher education, you have to look for ways to take advantage of a difficult situation. That’s exactly what UNK was able to do through its January … [Read more...] about UNK students show strong interest in January intersession, generating 1,500 credit hours
UNK spring mitigation plan includes Phase I protocols to keep campus safe
Current UNK Pandemic Status: Phase I All students, employees and campus visitors are required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth in all public and shared environments on campus. This includes classrooms, offices where people work within six feet of each other, common areas, outdoor spaces when separation is not possible and during University group or mass transit. … Exceptions may be approved for those in situations where close contact is required and masks are … [Read more...] about UNK spring mitigation plan includes Phase I protocols to keep campus safe