The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, June 11, 1998, Summer Edition, Page 3, Image 3
Married couple leaving UNL for Idaho IgF § ByTimKarstens StaffReporter --—--f h The promise of fishing, hiking, beau I tiful scenery and new challenges have i lured two University ofNebraska-Lincoln administrators to the American \\fest. v Lany Blake, assistant director of f facilities, and Peg Blake, director of * admissions, and associate vice chancel | lor for student affairs, have heeded the ,r advice to head west by accepting similar f positions at Boise State University * Howard Parker, a UNL architect ,, and Larry Blake’s supervisor, said the f university is losing two quality people in Peg and Larry Blake. “I am very sorry to see them go,” Parker said. “They are both assets to the university.” With growing enrollment and vig orous campus expansion, the university is losing two key officials. But the Blakes, who have been at UNL a combined 18 years, say greater chal lenges and opportunities lie westward. “It is a really good opportunity for 4 me,” said Larry Blake of his new role as director of facilities planning at Boise State. “For me it will allow me to reshape a campus.” Boise State is preparing for a signifi cant expansion - including die addition of a satellite campus — to keep 15) with growth. As director offacilities, he would be able to leave his mark by orchestrating all of the expansion’s design and plan ning. According to Blake, the expansion would provide him with a valuaWe expe rience and Boise State withamuch need ed face liff. “It is a campus that is growing,” Larry Blake said. “But right now it doesn’t lode well-planned. We are look ing for a more cohesive plan.” Looking around the UNL campus, it is easy to see the impact Larry Blake and the facilities management team at UNL have had. The university has expanded with the addition of the skyboxes at Memorial Stadium and the Nebraska Union project Having been so involved, Larry Blake said he regretted not being able to witness the completion of these projects. Peg Blake said she is also looking forward to new challenges and opportu nities as the vice chancellor of student affairs at Boise State. But having been at UNL for 12 years, adjusting to a new job and home can be difficult. “This place owns my heart,” Peg Blake said ofUNL. “It has been an inte gral part of my life. I have strong friend ships here.” Like the state of Idaho itself, Boise State is growing rapidly. Where her hus band wiU concentrate on structural esq^anr sion, he bulk of Peg Blakek responsibili ties will focus on growing enrollment “Boise State is a bit smaller (com pared to UNL) with about 15,000 stu dents but it is growing and building a reputation in that part of the country as an up-and-coming institution,” Blake said. “It is exciting being involved in he growth of this university” The prospect of a new challenge would have been reason enough to change jobs, the Blakes said. But they have always looked forward to a chance to live in he mountains where outdoor activities are plentiful. Their 5-year-old son is already looking forward to going fishing with his father. Peg Blake said hey were looking forward to he wilderness activities Idaho had to offer. But making positive changes sometimes required sacrifices and sad moments. “The opportunities in Boise are fab ulous,” Peg Blake said. “But that doesn’t make he goodbyes any easier.” to fill empty post at NU 1 ^ 1 By Darren Ivy Summer Co-editor A month ago, Lieutenant Governor Kim Robak was consider ing a return to her private practice or possibly entering the private sector work force when her term ended in January. That was before Nebraska President Dennis Smith offered her the vacant Vice President for External Affairs and Corporations Secretary job. ✓ Robak announced Wednesday during a teleconference from a lieu tenant governor’s meeting that she would accept the job. “This is one I can’t turn down,” Robak said. “It allows me to contin ue with public service. Hopefully, I can build on Nebraska’s strengths. It is a fabulous university.” Robak, who is a University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate, will complete her term in the capitol and then start at UNL Jan. 7. “We would love 1b have her hoe sooner, but we appreciate her dedi cation to die people,” Smith said. “It is important she finish her term.” Several people will fill in for Robak until she finishes her term. Robak replaces J.B. Milliken, who took a job at die University of North Carolina. 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