| May | ||
| 4 | Human Performance Center Dedication 2 p.m. | UNI |
| 7 | Panther Scholarship Club Reception Elmcrest Country Club 5:30 p.m. |
Cedar Rapids |
| 8-10 | Golden Graduate Society Reunion | UNI |
| 10 | Commencement |
UNI-Dome |
| 10 | Alumni Legacy Receptions | McLeod Alumni Suite |
| 12 | Panther Prowl Golf Outing Elmcrest Country Club 1 p.m. |
Cedar Rapids |
| 13 | Men’s Golf Spectacular Beaver Hills Country Club 12:30 p.m. |
Cedar Falls |
| 14 | Twin Cities Alumni Social & Twins Game Town Hall Brewery 5–6:45 p.m. |
Minneapolis |
| 25 | Hong Kong MBA Graduation |
Hong Kong |
| 29 | Des Moines Alumni Social & I-Cubs Principal Park 7 p.m. |
Des Moines |
| 31 |
Glee Club Alumni Golf Outing |
Waterloo |
| June |
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| 4 | Panther Golf Tour Palmer Hills 9 a.m. |
Quad Cities |
| 6-7 | Alumni Board of Directors Annual Retreat |
UNI |
| 12 | Valley Marketing Alumni Night @ Bucks Riverfront Stadium 6 p.m. |
Waterloo |
| 12 |
Panther Golf Tour Mason City Country Club Noon |
Mason City |
| 18 | Athletic Training Alumni Reception Morgan Street Brewery 5-8 p.m |
St. Louis |
| 20 | Kansas City Alumni Social & T-Bones Community America Ballpark 7 p.m. |
Kansas City |
| 20 | Panther Golf Tour Briarwood Country Club 12:30 p.m. |
Ankeny |
| 21 | UNI Night at the Iowa Barnstormers | Des Moines |
| 27-29 | Des Moines Arts Festival | Des Moines |
| 30 | Women’s Golf Spectacular Fox Ridge Country Club 12:30 p.m. |
Dike |
| July | ||
| 17 | Panther Golf Tour Carroll Country Club 1 p.m |
Carroll |
| 27 | Chicago Alumni at the Cubs 11 a.m. Pre-game at Goose Island |
Chicago |
Every Friday is Panther Friday!
Mark you calendars for 2008 Homecoming on October 10-11
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What else is happening at UNI? Check out the campus calendar at https://access.uni.edu/acal/ and the alumni calendar at www.unialum.org. Track the Panthers at http://unipanthers.cstv.com.
We need YOUR opinions and thoughts!
Your UNI Alumni Association is aggressively seeking to create opportunities, programs and services that benefit our graduates while strengthening our University. Your opinions, needs, and concerns are an important part of our planning. We’re asking for your input. Please help us better understand what you expect of your University and Alumni Association by completing the alumni survey that will be e-mailed to you in a few days. If you have questions concerning the survey, please contact us at info@unialum.org.
Math & Science Education Collaborative Initiative
The Iowa Legislature has approved $4 million for the State of Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative Initiative, which is led by UNI. The Initiative has three basic goals: 1) to improve mathematics and science performance of Iowa students; 2) to prepare more high-quality mathematics and science teachers for Iowa's schools; and 3) to promote statewide collaboration and cooperation.
Governor Culver signs Senate File 2307
A bill that begins to lay the groundwork a State of Iowa Research, Development, Demonstration and Dissemination school at UNI is now legislation.
This facility will allow Iowa to continue to lead the country in education, with four goals:
- It will be a site where innovative, promising teaching practices are researched and developed.
- Faculty will be directed to determine the best ways to raise and sustain the students’ levels of educational attainment from Pre-K to graduation.
- It will serve as a facility to enhance preparation and professional competence of educators.
- It will focus on practical research to help meet the needs of every Iowa school.
Follow the adventure of UNI College of Business students, Cody and Brian, during their internship in China.
Ms. Wheelchair IowaI
Ashley Lerch was crowned the 2008 Ms. Wheelchair Iowa in Iowa City on April 12. Ashley is program associate at UNI’s Student Disability Services office. She also serves as adviser for the student organization Awareness for Individuals with Disabilities.
The Ms. Wheelchair Iowa Program provides an opportunity for women of achievement who utilize wheelchairs to educate and advocate for individuals with disabilities. Ashley will represent Iowa in the Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant in July.
UNI to reopen provost search
President Ben Allen has appointed a committee to coordinate the search for an executive vice president and provost. The goal is to fill the position before the end of the fall 2008 semester.
Human Performance Center Opens
The Human Performance Center dedication is May 4 at 2 p.m. The dedication will include tours of the world-class facility that includes an athletic training classroom, athletic training research laboratory, athletic training room, hydrotherapy room, conference room, reception area and graduate student office suites. Cedar Valley Medical Specialists P.C. offices in the HPC offer orthopedic, physical therapy and diagnostic imaging services to the public.
The AlumniProject a smash hit
Nearly 200 alums and friends of Theatre UNI returned to Cedar Falls on April 11 and 12 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Strayer-Wood Theatre. The weekend of events culminated in a production of Arthur Miller’s "Death of a Salesman", which brought graduates from the 1960s through the 2000s back to Cedar Falls to act, direct, and design and build sets and costumes.
Though the majority of alums in attendance had once called the Strayer-Wood Theatre home, several pre-1977 grads shared stories of a time when theatrical productions were held in the Old Auditorium. Many alums in attendance recalled memories of the Strayer-Wood Theatre as it was being built and the anticipation of moving to an exciting new space. Click here for a review.
What’s up at UNI? Check out the news page at http://www.umpr.uni.edu/News.asp.
Commencement ceremonies will bring a flock of new alumni to the UNI Alumni Association. Learn more about the graduation ceremonies at http://www.uni.edu/commencement/.
This graduating class will push the number of living alumni to 100,000!
The Alumni Association will host two legacy receptions as part of the weekend. Multi-generational Panther families should stop by the Alumni Suite in the McLeod Center following each ceremony.
Jason Walke – lawyer by trade, volunteer advocate for the homeless
The January issue of The Iowa Lawyer featured UNI alumnus Jason Walke ‘93. Read about his commitment as a volunteer to assist families in need.
Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters to be awarded
UNI alumnae Nancy Aossey and Sheri Greenawald will be honored for their significant accomplishments and contributions to their professions as recipients of an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the 2008 commencement ceremonies on May 10.
Christie comes home
Christie Kangas ‘86 is the new director of admissions at UNI. Kangas, currently director of undergraduate admission at Texas State University-San Marcos, assumes her duties on May 15.
Alumni Credential Files
As of July 1, 2008, UNI Career Services office will no longer maintain alumni credential files, and all files remaining on that date will be eliminated from our records. If you wish to obtain your credential file, contact Career Services by July 1. You can also request the switch to a self-managed file at http://www.uni.edu/careerservices/educators.
The discontinuation of the credential service does not affect UNI academic records and documentation of the teacher education program or certification completion program. If you are an educator and have questions about your academic record, or wish a copy of your UNI transcript, contact the Office of the Registrar. The Office of Student Field Experiences can provide copies of student teaching evaluations.
Be a membership ambassador!
If you know of a business that would like to offer a member discount to UNI alumni, contact Holly at holly.johnson@uni.edu or call 319-271-6409. If you own or manage a business that may be interested in offering a service or benefit, let us know!
Interested in knowing more about the UNI Alumni Association membership program? Visit http://www.unialum.org.
For the first time since 1976, two UNI football players were selected in the same National Football League draft. Offensive linemen Chad Rinehart and Brandon Keith saw their names come across as draft picks on the second day of the two-day draft.
UNI Golf Tour
The 2008 UNI Golf Tour schedule features seven stops across Iowa.
Athletic Director Search
Finalists announced for Athletic Director search
Are you a former Panther athlete?
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