UNI News - August 2003
In this issue:
1. Association Awards Three Student Scholarships
2. Football Game Watch Locations
3. New UNI Merchandise Available
4. Upcoming Alumni Association Events
5. Association to Host Annual Welcome Event for Students
6. “Paint the Town Purple” during Homecoming 2003!
7. Students First Campaign Update
1. Association Awards Three Student Scholarships
Three current UNI students have been awarded the Alumni Association scholarship for Fall 2003. The Association awards one scholarship to a graduate student who received their BA from UNI, and two scholarships to undergraduate students. One of the undergraduate scholarships is awarded to a child of an alumnus. This year’s recipients are Rachel Cole ’02, Danielle Matchett, and Jeffrey Fisher. For more information on the scholarship program and the 2003 recipients, please visit http://www.unialum.org/scholarship.html.
2. Football Game Watch Locations
The UNI football game on Thursday, September 18th will be broadcast live on the Fox Sports Network. The Panthers will take on Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas. Game watch locations will be set up across the US, but we need your help! If you would like to help organize a game watch for your area, please send an e-mail to amy.mohr@uni.edu. Locations will be posted online at http://www.unialum.org.
3. New UNI Merchandise Available
The Alumni Association has added polo shirts and baby jumpers to their merchandise line. The 100% cotton purple polos, featuring UNI's logo embroidered on the front left chest, are available in men's and women's sizes. The new baby jumpers, available in gray and lavender, feature a baby Panther on the front chest. Both are available on-line at http://www.unialum.org/merchandise.html.
4. Upcoming Alumni Association Events
The Alumni Association is sponsoring several alumni events in the next few months. Don’t miss these great opportunities to meet other alumni in your area!
August 24 – Phoenix Alumni Club
Annual alumni gathering and Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game.
August 24 – Panther Bash
A welcome back event for students to celebrate their Panther Pride!
August 30 – UNI vs. ISU Football game
Join us for a pre-game Panther party outside the stadium! Contact the Alumni Association for party reservations. For game tickets, please call UNI Athletics at 319-273-6131.
September 18 – UNI vs. Stephen F. Austin
The game will be televised on the Fox Sports Network. Visit our Web site for a list of game watch locations.
October 2 – Des Moines Alumni Club Happy Hour
Join us for a social gathering and see plans for the new sports/multi purpose arena.
For more information on these events or to register online, visit http://www.unialum.org/events.html. We hope to see you there!
5. Association to Host Annual Welcome Event for Students
The Panther Bash is scheduled for Sunday, August 24th. This free event attracts freshmen and upperclassmen alike. The event serves as a celebration of Panther Pride and encourages new students to form friendships with each other and upperclassmen. Free food and entertainment are provided courtesy of the Alumni Association. The Panther Marching Band, Cheer Squad, Dance Team, athletics representatives, and KULT FM, the student-run radio station, will be on hand to help students celebrate. For more information, contact Jennifer Albertsen at 319-273-6409.
6. “Paint the Town Purple” during Homecoming 2003!
The 2003 Homecoming celebration will take place October 6-11, 2003. The football, volleyball, and soccer teams all play at home during the week, so bring your purple and gold and cheer on the Panthers! The Alumni Association’s annual All-Alumni Reception will be held on Friday, October 10th, with the annual Tailgate on Saturday before the football game. A full schedule of events will be included in the upcoming issue of the Northern Iowa Today magazine.
7. Students First Campaign Update
A special event honoring Eldon and Dee Miller for their service to UNI and the Cedar Valley will take place in the UNI-Dome on Saturday, September 20th. Eldon served as head coach for the Men’s basketball team from 1986-1998 and his vision and inspiration has spearheaded the fundraising campaign for a new sports/multi-purpose arena on campus (McLeod Center). The UNI Foundation is inviting alumni and friends to make a gift to the McLeod Center in recognition of Eldon and Dee. The goal is to raise $500,000 and to then name the plaza between the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center in their honor. To purchase tickets to the September 20th event, or to make a donation in honor of the Millers, please contact the UNI Foundation at 800-782-9522 or visit http://www.uni-foundation.org.
University Resources
UNI Alumni Association – http://www.unialum.org
UNI Merchandise – http://www.unialum.org/merchandise.html
Update Your Contact Information – http://www.unialum.org/update.html
UNI Homepage – http://www.uni.edu
Athletics – http://www.unipanthers.com
UNI Foundation – http://www.uni-foundation.org
Campus Arts, Events, and Exhibits - http://www.uni.edu/resources/arts/arts.shtml
University Calendar - http://access.uni.edu/acal/
Archived issues of UNI News - http://www.unialum.org/proserv/archive.html |
