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Past students devised plans for on-campus sand volleyball.

Campus needs proactive students, responsive UNK officials

February 24, 2022

Election season is upon us. We are excited to see candidates who are passionate about advocating for the UNK study body.  As campaign week revs up, we encourage the next student government team to...

Blessing Construction workers advised drivers to move their cars during a tree removal on the Otto Olsen demolition site.

Otto Olsen demolition leads to 26th Street Mall landscaping

SHELBY BURGLUND February 10, 2022

burglands@lopers.unk.edu The final portion of the Otto C. Olsen building foundation came down on Jan. 12. Awaiting nicer weather, the next steps of construction will soon be in motion. Blessing...

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...

On football game days, Lots 11 and 12 are vacated, leaving Lot 14 for overflow student parking.

Changes to parking aim to alleviate shortages after sell-outs

September 9, 2021
As campus projects continue across campus, parking availability has suffered due to space reductions as crews have set up around Otto Olsen and the Student Union. The shortage has left many campus residents without permits close to residence halls.
UNK Summer Construction

UNK Summer Construction

August 20, 2021
Campus looks different than it did last spring. Buildings were razed and renovated to make way for new projects. 
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.
Classes in the Otto Olsen building have been permanently moved to Discovery Hall.

UNK prepares for Otto Olsen destruction

MITCHELL LIERMAN November 18, 2020
After hosting a number of programs since its completion in 1955, the Otto C. Olsen building will be demolished early next year. The project follows the completion of Discovery Hall, which now houses many of the programs that once called Otto Olsen home.
Video @ The Antelope

Video @ The Antelope, Ep. 3

October 9, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwZwMJQ0XyU&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Video%40TheAntelope

Many UNK officials were in attendance and participated during the grand opening of Discovery Hall.

Discovery hall open to all students for classes

CASSIE BROWN October 8, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49sJc-40n-Y&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Video%40TheAntelope brownc4@lopers.unk.edu While Discovery Hall has been in use throughout this semester, its opening...

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