UNI News - June 2002
In this issue:
1. Maucker Union Renovation Project Begins
2. Panther Athletics Unveils a New Intercollegiate Logo
3. Show your "Purple Panther Pride" with a UNI Pennant!
4. Upcoming Alumni Events
5. Volunteers Needed for UNI Booth at the Iowa State Fair
6. Students First Campaign Update
7. Men's Rugby Makes First Appearance in Finals; Women Take Home Trophy
1. Maucker Union Renovation Project Begins
Following several years of planning and design, construction for the renovation and expansion of J.W. Maucker Union got underway in early May. The $13 million project, funded exclusively by student fees, includes a new facility for the Center for Multicultural Education and office space for International Services, Student Activities, student organizations and Northern Iowa Student Government. In addition, the project will provide for new food service space, administrative offices, renovation of the Coffee House and Hemisphere Lounge, newly expanded retail space, and a series of new and refurbished meeting rooms. Entrances will also be upgraded for accessibility to all patrons. Plans call for all phases of the project to be concluded by summer of 2004. The Union will remain open for most of that period, with various areas temporarily closed as construction requires. For more information, please contact Dr. Jan Hanish, at 319-273-2257 or visit http://www.uni.edu/maucker.
2. Panther Athletics Unveils a New Intercollegiate Logo
UNI Athletics unveiled a new logo at a press conference held on May 30, 2002. The new logo, which incorporates a more stylized, ferocious panther head, was a collaborative effort between UNI's Office of University Marketing and Public Relations and CI Apparel of Fargo, ND. This is the first new mascot logo in 15 years, and it will begin appearing on clothing and accessories by the end of June. To view the new logo, please visit http://www.unipanthers.com.
3. Show your "Purple Panther Pride" with a UNI Pennant!
The Alumni Association is pleased to offer for sale a wool-blend pennant, featuring the University of Northern Iowa seal in our school colors, purple and gold. It makes a great gift for current students, future students, UNI graduates, and Panther fans alike. Order one for yourself too! Measures 13"x33." Available to Alumni Association members for $10.00 and to non-members for $12.00 (plus $3.50 S&H). Available on-line at http://www.unialum.org/merchandise.html, or you can order by calling us toll-free at 1-888-UNI ALUM. Order today!
4. 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!
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Alumni Club - June 15
Join us for an alumni picnic and Kernels baseball game! It's a great opportunity to check out the Kernel's new stadium and meet other alumni in the area. Reservation deadline extended to June 4th!
Chicago Alumni Club - August 3
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Alumni Lunch and Cubs Baseball Game! A limited number of tickets are available so be sure to get your reservation in quickly.
Twin Cities Alumni Club - August 14
Join us for the 3rd Annual Alumni Picnic and Saint Paul Saints Baseball Game! UNI guests will be there to update you on campus events before the Saints take on Schaumburg.
Rocky Mountain Alumni Club - September 7
This club has been inactive for a few years and some enthusiastic alumni would like to get it going again. Join us for an alumni social and Colorado Rockies baseball game!
For more information on these events or to register online, visit http://www.unialum.org/events.html. We hope to see you there!
5. Volunteers Needed for UNI Booth at the Iowa State Fair
Each year UNI exhibits at the Iowa State Fair, and this year will be no exception. The State Fair runs August 8-18, 2002, and for the second straight year, UNI's booth will be located in the Varied Industries building. Yes, it's air-conditioned! Alumni volunteers are needed to help staff the booth throughout the 11-day event. Shifts are three hours long and run from 9am-noon, noon-3pm, 3-6pm, and 6-9pm. New this year: University Book and Supply will be selling Panther merchandise at the booth! If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, send an email to Stacey.Christensen@uni.edu. (Please indicate your desired dates and times.) This is a great opportunity to show your Panther Pride!
6. Students First Campaign Update
Plans are progressing for UNI's new Human Performance Center and McLeodUSA Center. The Iowa Board of Regents approved hiring Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck Architects from Des Moines, in collaboration with Crawford Architects of Kansas City to design the new facilities. The architects will begin meeting immediately to determine the arena location and building designs. Both centers will be located within the University's west campus complex of educational, wellness, recreation and sports facilities. UNI Foundation development officers will begin working in the Cedar Rapids area this summer to solicit gifts for the Students First Campaign. An Advisory Committee is being developed to work with alumni and friends in the Cedar Rapids area. For more information about the Students First Campaign, please contact the UNI Foundation toll free at 1-800-782-9522 or visit http://www.uni-foundation.org.
7. Men's Rugby Makes First Appearance in Finals; Women Take Home Trophy
UNI men's and women's rugby teams finished an outstanding season with appearances in the national finals in May. This is the first time a men's collegiate team from the state of Iowa has made it to the national finals. They placed second with their 26-15 loss to Stanford University. Women's rugby took home their second consecutive national title after beating the University of Minnesota 41-5 in the Collegiate Division II national tournament. UNI senior Carrie Van Sickel was named most valuable player by USA Rugby. Both men's and women's rugby clubs are sponsored and supported by Wellness and Recreation Services. For more information on the men's rugby program, please send an email to ronald.albrecht@uni.edu. For more information on the women's rugby program, please send an email to jennifer.murra@uni.edu. |
