March 2007
Upcoming Events1- 4
Archmadness Men's Basketball MVC Tournament-St. Louis
Post game party at the Adam's Mark Hotel: 5 p.m.
Join current faculty and students from the Chemistry department at UNI for an alumni social at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society!
March 31
-April 1
Women’s Rugby Alumni Tournament
Contact Ashley Mulford at mulforda@uni.edu for more information!
May
Attention all 1957 and prior alumni. This May you are all invited “home” for a special celebration, as the Class of 1957 is honored as the newest members of the Golden Graduate Society. More information coming soon!
For information about these and other events, visit http://www.unialum.org/events.shtml
T.C. - Honorary Alumnus!
In January of 1957, Panther surprised fans and entertained the crowd at a basketball game in the West Gym. It was the beginning of a UNI tradition.
The UNI Alumni Association and Athletic Department celebrated TC’s 50th as part of the Men’s Basketball Senior Night on February 24. The Alumni Association presented TC with a lifetime membership and declared him an honorary UNI alumnus. The Athletic Department made special arrangements for his parents, Tom and Cathy Cat, to be on hand for the presentation.
The Alumni Association’s membership program supports alumni and campus initiatives like Homecoming, student and alumni events. T.C. invites one and all to consider becoming a dues member of the Alumni Association. Join now at http://www.unialum.org/membership
UNI faculty member receives $20,000 NEA literature award
Rebecca Dunham, assistant professor of creative writing in UNI’s Department of English Language & Literature, has received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Literature Fellowship in Poetry for 2007. Read more at http://www.umpr.uni.edu/news.asp?NewsID=2730
Phyllis Somervile, 66’ has been a professional actress since graduating from UNI. Her performance in the four-time Academy Award nominated movie, Little Children, has created a bit of a buzz. Phyllis recently took some time to reflect on her friends, teachers, and experiences here at UNI and how they have impacted her career. Read about some of her favorite memories of UNI at http://www.unialum.org/proserv/sommerville.shtml .
Vangelow is again one of the best!
Deb Vaneglow and her teaching partner, Betsy Cullen, form a golf instructor team that has been named as one of the “Top 50 Teachers” in the US by Golf For Women Magazine…golf’s leading publication for women. The pair has also been listed as “Top Regional Teachers” by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest Magazine.
Deb is the Director of Instruction at Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas, and has been teaching people to play golf for 14+ years. The UNI alumna is a past LPGA Teacher of The Year and is on the renowned faculty for the LPGA National Education Program, the industry leader for research based golf education.
UNI professor wins behavioral science award
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Foundation announced that Dean Kruckeberg, University of Northern Iowa professor of public relations, received the 2006 Jackson Jackson & Wagner Behavioral Science Prize for his work in helping explain the role of community in the successful and ethical practice of public relations. Learn more here: http://www.umpr.uni.edu/news.asp?NewsID=2755
Museums to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday
A birthday party to honor Dr. Seuss will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 3, at the University Museum, 3219 Hudson Road in Cedar Falls.
Open to all elementary-aged children, the cost is $10 for Friends of the UNI Museums members and $12 for non-members. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Seuss characters, and a prize will be awarded for best costume. Registration is limited and reservations are requested by Thursday, March 1, by calling (319) 273-2188.
The event will celebrate Dr. Seuss's imagination and literary legacy. Party guests will be treated to cupcakes and ice cream, arts and crafts activities tied to Dr. Seuss's stories and a surprise visit from Cat in the Hat.
For information on upcoming museum events, visit http://www.uni.edu/museum.
UNI School of Music welcomed guest artist and alumna Susan Rider
United States Marine Band trumpeter Susan Rider performed at alma mater. Read more about her accomplishments after her UNI career at http://www.umpr.uni.edu/news.asp?NewsID=2750
A symbol of UNI Pride available only to UNI graduates!
The Official Ring of the University of Northern Iowa has been crafted to reflect these qualities. The top of the ring features the UNI Campanile with the University of Northern Iowa and founding date of 1876 around the crown. The Campanile was built in 1926 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of UNI. The four bells, which sound on the hour and quarter hour, are dedicated to the president of the university, the school children of Iowa, the faculty, and UNI students and alumni.
The inside of the ring is inscribed with "LUX," which is taken from the University's seal. LUX, the Latin word for light, has been a part of the University seal since our founding in 1876. It is included as a reminder of UNI's dedication to educating those who will serve as the light of the future.
The Official Ring is a beautiful and dignified way to display your pride everywhere you go. If you would like further information, visit http://www.unialum.org/proserv/ring .
Panther Athletics
UNI Men’s basketball rolls into MVC Tournament
With wins over Bradley and Illinois State, UNI is ready for the tournament. Read the tournament details at http://www.archmadness.com/
Former UNI Men’s Basketball Star named to MVC All Century Team
Read more about Ben Jacobson’s honors at
http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022607aab.html
UNI to host the NCAA Wrestling West Regional on March 3
The Panthers are conference dual champs and are proud to welcome the NCAAs to Cedar Falls!
Women’s and Men’s track teams are off to a running start
The Panthers have already received top awards this season! See the complete list at http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/c-track/niwa-c-track-body.html
Head swimming coach Stacey Simmer named MVC Coach of the Year
Read the full story and see the honors her team has achieved here
http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/w-swim/spec-rel/021407aaa.html
Get the latest Panther news about all the sports at http://unipanthers.cstv.com/
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