UNI News - August 2002
In this issue:
1. University Book & Supply at the State Fair
2. Upcoming Alumni Events
3. New Alumni T-shirt for Sale
4. Homecoming 2002 - Surfin' UNI
5. Convocation Draws Alumnus as Keynote Speaker
6. Students First Campaign Update
7. News from UNI Athletics
8. Correction from Northern Iowa Today Magazine
1. University Book & Supply at the State Fair
If you're attending the Iowa State Fair this year, be sure to stop by UNI's booth. For the first time, University Book & Supply will be selling Panther merchandise on location. What a great opportunity to stock up on items displaying our new Panther mascot! Merchandise items include t-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, caps, mugs, pens, and more. The State Fair runs August 8-18th and UNI's booth can be found in the Varied Industries Building. The booth is open from 9am-9pm, so there will be plenty of time to shop!
2. Upcoming Alumni Events
The Alumni Association is sponsoring several alumni events this summer. You won't want to miss out on these great opportunities to meet other alumni and reconnect with UNI!
Chicago Alumni Club - August 3
2nd Annual Alumni Lunch and Cubs Baseball Game
Twin Cities Alumni Club - August 14
3rd Annual Alumni Picnic and Saint Paul Saints Baseball Game
Phoenix Alumni Club - August 25
Alumni Social and Arizona Diamondbacks Game
Rocky Mountain Alumni Club - September 7
Alumni Lunch and Colorado Rockies Baseball Game
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Alumni Club - September 12
Alumni Breakfast with Steve Carignan, Director of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
California - September 28
Alumni tailgate before the UNI vs. Cal-Poly football game in San Luis Obispo
For more information on these events or to register online, visit http://www.unialum.org/events.html. We hope to see you there!
3. New UNI Alumni T-Shirt for Sale
The UNI Alumni Association is pleased to offer a new t-shirt specifically for UNI Alumni! Our gray short-sleeve 50/50 t-shirt reads "University of Northern Iowa Alumni" in purple lettering across the front chest. It is available in adult sizes M-XXL, and members of the Alumni Association pay just $12! The shirt is available to non-members for $15. ($2 additional charge for XXL.) Supplies are limited, so please order soon! For more information, or to order on-line, visit http://www.unialum.org/merchandise.html.
4. Homecoming 2002 - Surfin' UNI
Homecoming is just around the corner, so make plans now to return to campus and join the excitement! The week of September 30-October 5, 2002, offers many activities and events for both students and alumni alike. This year's theme is "Surfin' UNI," so look for several beach related events throughout the week. The Alumni Association invites alumni and friends the All-Alumni Reception on Friday evening and the Alumni Tailgate on Saturday before the game. If you can't make it back for the events, log onto our website at 10am CST on October 5th for a live web cast of the Homecoming Parade. For more information about Homecoming activities, please visit http://www.unialum.org/events/homecoming.html or call 888-UNI ALUM.
5. 2002 Convocation Features Alumnus as Keynote Speaker
On August 28th, UNI will host alumnus Carl Boyd '87 as the 2002 Convocation keynote speaker. Carl graduated from UNI in 1987 with a degree in Criminology and Sociology. He received his law degree from Drake University in 1991 and is currently an attorney in Chicago, Illinois. His speech is entitled "I Can and I Will." Convocation stresses the importance of beginning the higher education process and welcomes new and returning students and faculty. The event will be held at 3:30pm in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. No tickets are required.
6. Gifts to Russell Hall Project Total $825,000
Alumni and friends have given $825,000 toward the $2 million component of the "Students First" campaign for renovation of Russell Hall. The $2 million is part of an $8.2 million project to be scheduled over several years and funded from a variety of sources. The renovation will provide additional practice and performance spaces, and high-quality rehearsal and recording facilities for UNI jazz bands. UNI's undergraduate music program is ranked among the nation's very best, and the graduate program is ranked 20th in the nation and is one of the university's signature programs. For more information on the "Students First" campaign, call 800-782-9522 or visit the UNI Foundation website at http://www.uni-foundation.org.
7. News from UNI Athletics
It has been a very difficult year for all departments on campus due to recent budget reductions, and athletics is no exception. In May, Athletic Director Rick Hartzell had to make the difficult decision to cut the Men's Swimming & Diving and Men's Tennis teams due to budget restraints. The loss of these two sports affects 22 students, however, they will be able to transfer to other schools and be eligible to compete. On a brighter note, UNI Athletics will induct eight new members into the Hall of Fame during homecoming weekend. These new members will be honored at a brunch on October 5th. Also, schedules for fall sports are now available! Be sure to see if the Panthers are playing in a city near you! For more information on Panther athletics or to view the schedule of sporting events, please visit their website at http://www.unipanthers.com.
8. Correction from Northern Iowa Today Magazine
Please note: in the upcoming issue of the Northern Iowa Today magazine, the UNI Women's Soccer schedule was mistakenly listed as Volleyball. The magazine will be arriving in your mailbox in the next few weeks. |
