November 2008

Every Friday is Panther Friday!

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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.

Check out the photos from Pump Up the Purple - Homecoming '08

Executive Vice President and Provost search to bring four to campus
The next step in identifying a new provost is set for Monday, November 3 from 3-4:15 p.m. in Lang Auditorium as the first of four candidates will visit campus. For more information, visit http://www.uni.edu/execvpsearch/.

University of Northern Iowa Together for Education!
UNITE is a volunteer grassroots organization made up of alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents of UNI students and friends of the university who are committed to higher education in Iowa and to the University of Northern Iowa. Our members participate in legislative forums, submit letters to the editor, meet with their local elected officials, and write or e-mail their elected officials to promote UNI.

With your help, UNI will maintain its role as a leading university in the nation. Our Web site will help you become well versed in the issues facing UNI today and how to effectively contact your elected officials. Members of UNITE will receive updates via e-mail throughout the year updating them on issues and events as well as invitations to special events on campus and in the community.  

Learn more at www.unialum.org/unite.

Imagine the Impact
UNI President Benjamin Allen and his wife, Pat Allen, have made a $300,000 pledge to launch the Imagine the Impact campaign's 2008 campus drive. Read more.

UNI musician wins national competition
Daniel Velasco received first prize and a cash award of $5,000 at the 36th Annual USA's National Flute Association's Young Artist Competition. Daniel, a flutist from Quito, Ecuador is pursuing a bachelor's degree in music performance while studying flute with Angeleita Floyd, UNI professor of flute.

UNI prepares for reaccreditation
Every 10 years, the University of Northern Iowa conducts a self-study in preparation for reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. That process is now underway in preparation for the reaccreditation site visit in spring 2011.

UNI has been granted permission by the HLC to create a customized self-study process. We will participate in the joint project between the HLC and the Policy Center on the First Year of College that will integrate into our accreditation process a focus on evaluating and improving our students' first-year experience.

UNI College of Business Administration among the best
The CBA is an outstanding business school for the third consecutive year, according to The Princeton Review’s 2009 edition of its "Best 296 Business Schools."

Rod Library Digital Collections
Visit http://cdm.lib.uni.edu to check out the first years of UNI's yearbook, audio streaming, Cedar Valley and Iowa Historical Collections, research papers written at UNI, and some PDF issues of magazines. You can get high-quality copies of the images from Rod Library.

Former UNI Presidents Koob and Curris in the news
Robert Koob has been named the provost at Cal Poly. He held a similar position at Cal Poly from 1990 to 1995, as the second-highest-ranking university administrator. He has served as interim president at North Dakota State University and as president of his alma mater, the University of Northern Iowa, retiring from that position in 2006 before moving to San Luis Obispo.

Constantine "Deno" Curris recently announced he would retire as president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities after nine years of service. Curris, who also served as president of Clemson and Murray State University, was president at UNI from 1983 to 1995.

Your UNI degree is stronger everyday thanks to the work of faculty, staff and students. Learn more about what’s happening at YOUR alma mater by clicking here! Want the campus pulse? Check out the campus newspaper at www.northern-iowan.org.
 


Students Today/Alumni Tomorrow shatters record!
The UNI Alumni Association’s student membership program has reached new heights, as more than 3,500 students (27 percent of the campus enrollment) are members. The program features local business discounts, the highly popular “Beat Tees,” special events and other premiums to its members. STAT has almost quadrupled in membership in the last three years. Learn more about STAT at http://www.unialum.org/stat/about.shtml.  

Alumni!
The students are beating us! twenty-seven percent of students on campus belong to STAT. Join your UNI Alumni Association today and be a part of something special. Your Alumni Association is mapping a new course for campus partnerships by providing opportunities for alumni and students to interact. We’re hosting more socials and events across Iowa and the nation. We are sponsoring programs and services that strengthen UNI and your degree.

It all starts with your membership of $35, $50 or $100.

Join to do good things for UNI and get cool stuff too! The 2008-2009 membership premiums include a UNI umbrella, a stainless steel travel coffee set, discounts for services, food, UNI events and more! Check it out! More than 8,000 UNI graduates are members. You should be too!

Purple 4 Life starts NOW!
If you know of someone who would benefit from the UNI experience, let us know! E-mail admissions@uni.edu or call 800-772-2037 or locally 319-273-2281. Visit www.uni.edu/admissions for more information.

Clean your plate!
A UNI License Plate on your cars provides scholarships for UNI students. Join the drive to make Iowa Purple today!!

Disaster Diploma Replacement Program
The UNI Registrar's Office and the UNI Alumni Association have teamed up to offer free replacement diplomas to alumni who lost theirs in a natural disaster. Alumni interested in obtaining a replacement diploma can make a request by stopping by the Alumni House on West 23rd Street, e-mailing mark.jastorff@uni.edu or calling 319-273-2171. A PDF version of the form is at www.unialum.org.

106 years and going strong – UNI’s oldest alumna
When it comes to being “Purple for Life,” nobody does it better than Louise Braklow, who is UNI’s oldest known alum. Read about her memories.

UNI alum experiences China as Paralympics Games coach
Former UNI football player Trent Thenhaus had an unforgettable experience as a coach at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Read more here in this story that appeared in the Mason City Globe Gazette.

Christmas shopping early!
Custom UNI Campanile clocks designed and built by UNI students make the perfect one-of-a-kind gifts for your Panther. Students in the Industrial Technology program research, design, produce and market a product each year. This year, the class has joined forces with your Alumni Association for a unique opportunity. This is a limited production with advance orders only. Check it out and pre-order yours today!

Senior Women’s Administrator joins UNI
Jean Berger joined the University of Northern Iowa staff as senior associate athletic director and senior woman administrator in October 2008. At UNI, Berger is direct supervisor of seven of UNI's women's sports. She also will be responsible for implementing and monitoring gender equity plans; assisting with marketing and budgeting of assigned programs; and providing support to the athletic compliance office and athletic academic advising.

Girls Night Out!
Celebrate women’s athletics by attending the UNI vs. Iowa State basketball game on November 20. The first 100 girls under the age of 13 receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket ($8). Former athletes and manager Emily (Berry) Hoffert, Alex (Cook) Oakland, and Megan (Donahue) Youngkent will be on hand.

Meet us at 6 p.m. in the McLeod Center Alumni Association Suite where the girls will pick up poms, beads, tattoos, and autographed women’s basketball posters. Register for a drawing for a UNI autographed basketball and line up on the court for player introductions!  Sign up today!

Girls Night Out is hosted by the Alumni Association and the Department of Athletics.

UNI Panthers vs. UIC Flames
Join alumni and friends for a pre-game social from 5-6:30 p.m. at Union Park on South Racine. Tip off is 7 p.m. at the UIC Pavilion on Nov. 19.   

Union Park at 228 S. Racine, West Loop Chicago
UNIAA Members: $15         
Non-members: $20      
Youth (under 3): Free

Price includes social and game ticket.

Register at http://www.unialum.org/ before noon on Nov. 17

TCTV
Check out the list of game watch sites at http://unialum.org/events/gamewatch.shtml. Let us know if you would like to add your favorite pub or locations by e-mailing constance.hansen@uni.edu.


Panther Sports Talk
Check out http://www.panthersportstalk.com/ with Eric Braley. Updates on all sports, Panther athlete profiles and more.

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