UNI News - April 2001

UNI Names Two Alumni as New Men's Basketball and Football Coaches

The University of Northern Iowa announced the hiring of Greg McDermott '88 as the new Men's Head Basketball Coach and Mark Farley '87 as the new Head Football Coach. McDermott recently served as Head Coach at North Dakota State University and Farley served as Assistant Coach at the University of Kansas. Their appointments begin immediately. Go Panthers!

UNI Celebrates its 125th Anniversary!

The University of Northern Iowa will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year with a series of special events and performances. On March 19, the Iowa House and Senate, along with Gov. Tom Vilsack, issued a proclamation which saluted the university's many contributions to the state. "Our goal is to use the anniversary to strengthen and build relationships on and off campus," said Cheryl Gaston, assistant vice president for marketing and public relations at UNI. "We'll do that by showcasing how UNI puts students first, how UNI is committed to great learning through great teaching, and by proving that UNI is here to serve Iowa."

UNI was founded in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School. The name has been changed three times since then: to the Iowa State Teachers College in 1909, the State College of Iowa in 1961, and the University of Northern Iowa in 1967. The university is home to nearly 14,000 students, and has broken enrollment records for three consecutive years. To learn more about the 125th anniversary, please visit: http://www.uni.edu

New UNI Nameplate Design

In conjunction with its 125th anniversary, the University of Northern Iowa is unveiling a new nameplate. The new design, approved by the university Cabinet in February, will serve as the visual cornerstone of the university's marketing efforts. To view the different versions of the new nameplate and for more information, please visit: http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/nameplate.shtml

Memories of UNI, Iowa State Teachers College, and State College of Iowa

As the University of Northern Iowa celebrates its 125th anniversary, many memories emerge about the days gone by at UNI, ISTC, and SCI. You are invited to submit your fondest memories of UNI which will be included on a special 125th Anniversary Memories website. Please visit the following link to submit your memories: http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/125th_annv/memories/entry.shtml. To view memories you may visit http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/125th_annv/memories/.

Upcoming Alumni Club Events

Several Alumni Club events are scheduled during the month of April. If you are in one of these areas, please join us for fun, food, and reminiscing about the good ol' days at UNI! If you would like more information on one of the following events, please call the Alumni Relations Office at 1-888-UNI-ALUM. We hope to see you there!

April 12 - Houston, TX
April 17 - Mason City, IA
April 26 - Minneapolis, MN
April 26 - Dubuque, IA

Class Reunions

Each year UNI hosts several class reunions. We invite you to mark these dates on your calendar and attend the festivities!

May 3-5, 2001 - Class of 1951's 50-Year Reunion
June 1, 2001 - Class of 1941's 60-Year Reunion
October 12-13, 2001 - Class of 1961's 40-Year Reunion (Homecoming)

Joy Corning '54 Donates $1 Million to UNI

A desire to give students the opportunity to hear and interact with leaders in their respective fields from all over the world prompted University of Northern Iowa alumna and former Iowa Lt. Gov. Joy Corning, to make a $1 million gift to the UNI Foundation's "Students First" campaign. The Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series will bring to campus national and internationally renowned leaders in such areas as the arts, business, education, government, and the judiciary. She believes it is important for students to understand what makes a leader and how people become leaders. Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, will be the inaugural speaker on October 24, 2001.

Speakers Bureau

The University of Northern Iowa prides itself on serving Iowa. UNI's new Speakers Bureau provides Iowa communities with experts on a range of topics, including the arts, culture, education, environment, family issues, medicine, professional development and wellness -- just to name a few. We invite you to use the UNI Speakers Bureau to identify potential speakers for your future events or meetings. For more information, and a comprehensive list of available presentations, please visit: http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/speakers.

UNI Center for Multicultural Education Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The Ethnic Minorities Cultural & Educational Center was established in February 1971. Its mission is to provide both educational and cultural activities that promote cross-cultural awareness and multicultural understanding through participation in its programs by all segments of the University of Northern Iowa and Cedar Falls/Waterloo communities. After more than 25 years, the Center changed its name to The Center for Multicultural Education (CME). To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the center hosted a three-day celebration in March. For more information on the CME, please visit: http://www.uni.edu/cme/

UNI-Dome Replicas are on Sale! (Regular Price: $25.00, Sale Price: $15.00)

The University of Northern Iowa Alumni Association is now offering their official UNI-Dome replica at a discount price. For just $15.00, plus $4.95 shipping, you can purchase your own UNI-Dome! Each limited-edition replica is numbered and the underside features a 1-1/2" x 3" insert of the original Teflon coated fiberglass roof in service on the Dome from 1976-1998. Actual dimensions of the replica are 6" x 6-5/8" x 2".

The UNI-Dome replica is the first in a series of replicas being offered by the Alumni Association. Campanile replicas are also available for $25.00, plus shipping. To order, call 888-UNI-ALUM, or order on-line at http://www.unialum.org