The College of Business and Technology at UNK hosted a back-to-school party Tuesday to showcase its students, faculty, staff and programs, while also connecting with the greater Kearney community. In its first year, the event occurred on the lawn outside West Center and included a picnic supported by First National Bank, DJ music, cornhole, Spikeball, washer toss and other yard games. The event was spearheaded by new Dean Tim Jares as a way for the College of Business … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: College of Business and Technology hosts first back-to-school party
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Burgers, music, yards games, prizes: UNK College of Business hosting back-to-school picnic
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s College of Business and Technology is throwing a back-to-school party 4-7 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 17) on the lawn outside West Center. The picnic, supported by First National Bank, includes free hamburgers, hot dogs and chips, a DJ, cornhole, Spikeball, washer toss and other yard games, plus plenty of prizes for UNK students. “It’s a tailgate without the football game,” said Tim … [Read more...] about Burgers, music, yards games, prizes: UNK College of Business hosting back-to-school picnic
Tim Jares ready to take UNK College of Business and Technology to ‘next level’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tim Jares isn’t wasting any time in his new position with the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The dean of UNK’s College of Business and Technology packed his schedule with meetings with faculty and staff so he can learn more about each department, the people who work there and their visions for the future. Needless to say, he likes what he’s heard so far. “The college is in a great place to build to the next … [Read more...] about Tim Jares ready to take UNK College of Business and Technology to ‘next level’
Chancellor Kristensen: New leaders bring new opportunities for UNK
“I think you’re going to see our campus get a new shot of energy and excitement.” - Chancellor Doug Kristensen By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – With change comes opportunity. That’s how Chancellor Doug Kristensen is approaching the current leadership transition at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK will start the upcoming academic year with new deans in all three academic colleges, and other important administrative positions also saw recent … [Read more...] about Chancellor Kristensen: New leaders bring new opportunities for UNK
Tim Jares, of Northern Colorado, new UNK Business and Technology dean
“I’ve known about UNK’s strong academic reputation for years. ... UNK’s mission and culture fit exceptionally well with my background and my professional goals." - Tim Jares KEARNEY – Following a national search, Tim Jares has been selected as dean of the College of Business and Technology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Jares is currently Chair and Professor of Finance at the University of Northern Colorado’s Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business. Pending … [Read more...] about Tim Jares, of Northern Colorado, new UNK Business and Technology dean
