UNI News - February 2001

Our Newest Alums:

Despite the rather unpleasant weather, students came by the dozens to participate in Commencement ceremonies on December 16th. More than 600 additional students now call UNI their alma matter. Congratulations graduates!

Lang Hall Reopens:

Lang Hall once again opened its doors to students for the start of spring semester classes. But this semester, instead of seeing warped floor boards and hearing the floor creak with age beneath their feet, students were greeted with a newly renovated building that has been restored to its old glory. Lang Hall, or as it is more affectionately known, Old Aud, is the oldest surviving classroom building on campus, and has hosted a wide range of university departments and activities in its noble one hundred year history. This three-story structure contained fifty classrooms, recitation rooms and offices, a lower level gymnasium for men, plus six large society rooms. Beautifully designed ceilings still exist throughout the building.

The centerpiece of Old Aud is the large 1,238-seat auditorium which has been host to many university events throughout the years, including theatrical productions, musical concerts, and meetings. Students remember the Old Aud featuring such notable speakers as Eleanor Roosevelt, Carl Sandburg, Salvador Dali, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When the Board of Regents authorized the original renovation plan for Lang Hall, there were no provisions for the preservation of the auditorium. Following objections from students, graduates, and faculty, the Board of Regents approved a plan that preserved the auditorium. The additional funds needed for the restoration are being raised by the UNI Foundation.

Upcoming Alumni Club Events:

Several Alumni Club events are scheduled during the month of February. 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!

February 8 - Phoenix, Arizona
February 9 - Sacramento, California
February 10 - Palo Alto, California
February 15 - Washington, DC
February 16 - New York, New York