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UNI News - August, 2004
In this issue:1. Homecoming 2004 – It’s Showtime! 2. President Koob Stresses UNI is Still Affordable 3. Upcoming Alumni Events 4. Panther Fan Fest 5. Groundbreaking Set for McLeod Center 6. Students First Campaign Update 7. UNI Begins Tuition Opportunity Program for Iowans 8. Gallagher-Bluedorn to Sponsor Outreach Programs in NE Iowa 9. Speakers Bureau Offers Variety of Presentations
1. Homecoming 2004 – It’s Showtime!“It’s Showtime!” has been selected as the 2004 Homecoming theme. Mark your calendars for October 4-9, and plan to return to campus to celebrate all that’s great about UNI! In addition to the football game on Saturday, the women’s soccer team will also be hosting home games during the weekend. Several events are planned specifically for alumni. The annual Alumni Golf Outing takes place on Friday at Beaver Hills Golf & Country Club. (Call Nate Clayberg at 319-273-3860 for tee times.) The Alumni Association’s annual All-Alumni Reception will be held on Friday, October 8th, with the annual Alumni Tailgate on Saturday before the football game. A full schedule of the week’s events will appear in the summer issue of the NIT. Visit http://www.unialum.org/events/homecoming.html for schedule updates.
2. President Koob Stresses UNI is Still AffordableThe budget cuts from the State legislature in recent years have focused a lot of attention on the cost of higher education. UNI’s President Robert Koob ’62, recognizes that affordability of higher education is very real concern for both current and prospective students. Via personal visits and editorials, Koob is spreading the word that an education at UNI is still affordable and is a valuable investment. Visit http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/newsroom/op-ed/quality-ed.shtml to read Koob's editorial, which appeared in the “Cedar Rapids Gazette" and the "Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier."
3. Upcoming Alumni EventsThe Alumni Association is sponsoring several upcoming alumni events. You won't want to miss out on these great opportunities to meet other alumni and reconnect with UNI!
August 4-5 – Dallas/Fort Worth Happy Hour Gatherings August 7 – Twin Cities Alumni Social and Twins Baseball Game August 12-22 – Iowa State Fair August 15 – Chicago Alumni Luncheon and Cubs Baseball Game August 22 – Panther Bash (for current UNI students) August 22 – Phoenix Alumni Social and Diamondbacks Baseball Game August 27 – Kansas City Alumni Picnic and Baseball Game September 4 – UNI vs. ISU Pre-Game Tailgate September 25 – Denver Alumni Social and Baseball Game
For more information on these events or to register online, visit http://www.unialum.org/secure/eventreg.html. We hope to see you soon!
4. Panther Fan FestThe UNI Athletic Club invites Panther fans to attend the Panther Fan Fest to kick-off the 2004 athletic season on Friday, August 20th at 6pm. The event will be held in the new West parking lot by the UNI-Dome and features free food and beverages (while supplies last), autographs with coaches and athletes, and inflatable games for kids. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the UNI Athletic Club at 319-273-3100.
5. Groundbreaking Set for McLeod CenterGroundbreaking for UNI's McLeod Center, a 100,000 square-foot sports and entertainment center, will be held on Saturday, October 9. Part of the West Campus Complex, the McLeod Center will be home to men's and women's basketball and volleyball, serve as a performance venue for wrestling, and host concerts and tradeshows. More details on the groundbreaking ceremony will be posted as they become available at http://www.uni-foundation.org. The McLeod Center is part of the $100 million "Students First" campaign.
6. Students First Campaign UpdateWith a year to go, the Students First $100 million campaign is achieving great success. Over $64 million has been received for scholarship and program support. A recent challenge by alumna Gayle Rose '77, has spurred over $70,000 in new gifts for the Russell Hall renovation project. This challenge, along with a recent $500,000 gift, has brought the amount raised in private gifts for the Russell Hall project to over $1.5 million. A Wall of Champions grassroots fundraising effort for the McLeod Center will occur in the Fall. This will give donors the opportunity to have their name be a permanent part of the Center. For more information on the campaign, contact the UNI Foundation at 800-782-9522 or visit www.uni-foundation.org.
7. UNI Begins Tuition Opportunity Program for IowansUNI recently introduced a groundbreaking full-tuition program for freshmen whose families are unable to contribute financially to their child’s education. The Tuition Opportunity Program (TOP) was created to meet the needs of lower-income families who believe attending college is beyond their financial means. Qualifying criteria include income, family size, assets, and number of dependents in college. To read the press release on the program, visit http://www.umpr.uni.edu/NewsReleases.asp?NewsID=1228, or contact UNI’s Financial Aid Office at 319-273-2700 for more information.
8. Gallagher-Bluedorn to Sponsor Outreach Programs in NE IowaThe Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center will sponsor outreach activities in Northeast Iowa featuring the artists “The Bluestones.” “The Bluestones” is the husband and wife team of Robert and Rebecca Bluestone. Robert is an accomplished classical guitarist and Rebecca is a studio-trained tapestry weaver. Activities will be held in Marshalltown, Mason City, Charles City, Sumner, and the Cedar Valley. The program’s goal is to establish long-term partnerships with area communities by offering satellite performances and activities. For more information on this outreach program, please contact Amy Boland at 319-273-3679.
9. Speakers Bureau Offers Variety of PresentationsUNI has many talented faculty and staff who work with the UNI Speakers Bureau to offer exciting and relevant topics for community organizations, service club meetings, corporate team building, and continuing education. More than 150 topics are available, including balancing family and work, communicating effectively in the workplace, gardening, leadership, empowering employees, and much more. For more information on the program, or to schedule a speaker, contact Stacey Christensen at 319-273-3170 or visit http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/speakers.
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