By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is transforming the Central Green space at University Village by adding a new sculpture to the mixed-use development. The piece of art named “Parable” will include three large steel arches, with the shortest being 25 feet in height and the tallest 40 feet high at its peak. The sculpture measures 47 feet wide and will be surrounded on each side by four concrete performance stages and … [Read more...] about Large sculpture planned for Central Green at UNK’s University Village
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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Demolition, removal of former UNK heating plant underway
Demolition of UNK’s former heating plant began Friday, when Blessing Construction of Kearney tore down the building on the east side of campus. The heating plant, located south of the Nebraskan Student Union, was taken offline in 2009 when the current central utilities plant opened along University Drive. The east heating plant and Conrad Hall, which also will be removed, will be replaced by green space and an outdoor plaza for students living in new fraternity and … [Read more...] about PHOTOS & VIDEO: Demolition, removal of former UNK heating plant underway
Busy streets near UNK closed Monday, Tuesday for City of Kearney asphalt repairs
A busy stretch of street near the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus will be closed Monday (June 24) to allow workers to complete an asphalt milling project. Ninth Avenue will be closed from 25th Street to 28th Street beginning at 7 a.m., with work expected to be completed by 5 p.m. and the street reopened to traffic. The area under repair is a three-block stretch on the east edge of campus from Warner Hall north to an area near the Nebraskan Student Union and … [Read more...] about Busy streets near UNK closed Monday, Tuesday for City of Kearney asphalt repairs
Construction Video and Photos: STEM building continues to take shape at UNK
Construction crews continue their work on the new STEM building at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Led by general contractor Hausmann Construction of Lincoln, the 90,000-square-foot facility is located on UNK’s west campus between West Center and Ockinga Hall. The STEM building, scheduled for completion in spring 2020, is part of a $30 million project that replaces the 64-year-old Otto C. Olsen building. It will house seven academic departments and feature … [Read more...] about Construction Video and Photos: STEM building continues to take shape at UNK
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
