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URN and URS will be replaced with green space, open for future development. Photo by Lily Roby / Antelope Staff

Campus Demolition: UNK modernization continues with removal of URN/URS halls

Ally Sedlacek September 20, 2024

sedlaceka@lopers.unk.edu The demolition of two empty residence halls at UNK is underway as part of a broader plan to upgrade housing for fraternities and sororities on campus. University Residence North...

Demolition is already underway at URN while URS currently still stands. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Green space is most plausible use for old Greek housing

Maddux Essex September 13, 2024

essexm@lopers.unk.edu The former fraternity and sorority housing buildings, University Residence North and South, are currently being demolished to create more green space around the UNK campus.  URN...

Demolition is already underway at University Residence North, pictured above. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

University Residence North, South demolition project begins

Jenna Heinz September 5, 2024

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu Demolition has begun at University Residence North and South, which previously housed UNK’s fraternities and sororities. The project is expected to be completed in November,...

Bouncy house set to replace Cope Fountain

Bouncy house set to replace Cope Fountain

JENNA HEINZ April 1, 2023

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu Three years after its reconstruction, UNK’s Cope Fountain will be torn down. Demolition will begin in June, and the space will become home to a brand-new bouncy house.  UNK...

The Otto C. Olsen deconstruction process will reach completion by the end of the semester.

Otto Olsen razing continues despite delays

December 2, 2021

The demolition of the Otto C. Olsen building accelerated last week after being delayed due to the pandemic. According to Blessing Construction, demolition of the building should be complete by the end...

Classes in the Otto Olsen building have been permanently moved to Discovery Hall.

Otto Olsen demo prep breaks up key commuter parking

CASSIE BROWN February 10, 2021
As UNK gears up to begin demolition of Otto Olsen constructed in 1955, Lot 32 north of the building is closed to make room for contractors. A few more steps must be taken before the full demolition process begins.
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