UNI News - October 2002
October, 2002
In this issue:
1. Alumni Association Launches New Online Directory
2. Arts Festival Volunteers Raise Money for Scholarship
3. Upcoming Alumni Events
4. Heritage Honours Awards Nominations
5. Homecoming Parade Web Cast
6. UNI Unveils Plans for Safe Homecoming Celebration
7. Students First National Campaign Kickoff
8. Women's Basketball Receives Academic Honors
9. McCollum Science Hall Web Cam
10. Catch Panther Athletic Events on the Web
1. Alumni Association Launches New Online Directory
The UNI Alumni Association is pleased to introduce a new benefit for Association members. The new Online Directory allows members of the Alumni Association to find contact information for friends and classmates. Members will need their membership ID number to log into the directory. Your 10-digit membership ID number can be found on your membership card or above your name on a recent mailing from the Alumni Association. Not a member? Join today by visiting http://www.uni.edu/membership/membership.shtml or call 888-UNI ALUM. For more information or to log into the directory, visit http://www.unialum.org/directory.html.
2. Arts Festival Volunteers Raise Money for Scholarship
The recent Des Moines Arts Festival provided UNI alumni an opportunity to volunteer on behalf of the University of Northern Iowa and raise money for the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Over 100 alumni volunteered their time and sold ice cream at the three-day festival, which was held June 28-30th. As a result of their enthusiasm, volunteers raised over $1300 for the scholarship fund. Congratulations, and thank you to everyone who volunteered!
3. Upcoming Alumni Events
The Alumni Association is sponsoring several upcoming alumni events. You won't want to miss out on these great opportunities to meet other alumni and reconnect with UNI!
UNI Homecoming - September 30-October 5
Join us for the All Alumni Reception on Friday evening and the Alumni Association Tailgate on Saturday before the game. For more information about these events, visit http://www.unialum.org/events/homecoming.html
California - November 14
An alumni dinner will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area with special guests from the University. James Lubker, Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and Jill Wallace, Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will be attending.
Des Moines Alumni Club - November 17
Des Moines alumni are gathering to help decorate a UNI tree for the Des Moines Festival of Trees and Lights. If you would like to help, please send an email to Kim Coulter '84 at Coulter.Kim@principal.com.
Chicago Alumni Club - December 1
Annual Holiday Brunch at the Wyndham Drake Hotel in Oakbrook
For more information on these events or to register online, visit http://www.unialum.org/events.html. We hope to see you there!
4. Heritage Honours Awards Nominations
Nominations for the 2003 Heritage Honours Awards are now being accepted. Each year, the Alumni Association awards the Alumni Achievement Award to a UNI graduate who has achieved significant personal and/or professional accomplishments. The Young Alumni Award is based on the same criteria, but is awarded to a graduate who has made such accomplishments by the age of 35. Awards will be presented to the recipients during the Spring Commencement ceremony in May. For more information or to nominate a graduate, please visit http://www.unialum.org/heritagehonours.html or call 888-864-2586 to request a nomination packet.
5. Homecoming Parade Web Cast
Can't make it back to Cedar Falls for Homecoming this year? Be sure to log onto the Alumni Association Web site at 10am CST on Saturday, October 5th for a live Web cast of the Homecoming parade. With our cameras located at 23rd and College Streets, you'll have a great view of all the festive parade entries. To view the parade, visit our homepage at http://www.unialum.org.
6. UNI Unveils Plans for Safe Homecoming Celebration
Administrators, public safety officials and students at the University of Northern Iowa have devised a plan they hope will lead to a safe, enjoyable homecoming. The plan focuses on safety issues, new city ordinances and coordinating the efforts of the university, city and community organizations. For more information, please visit http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/newsroom/releases/092702.html.
7. Students First National Campaign Kickoff
The National Kickoff of the "Students First" Campaign will take place October 25-26th at UNI. The "Students First" Campaign is raising support for scholarships, educational programs, and capital projects at UNI. The Campaign enters its national phase having raised over $70 million of the initial $75 million goal. An expanded goal will be announced at the kickoff. The kickoff will feature a variety of events to celebrate the University's fundraising effort, including tours of UNI facilities, Jazz Band One concert, and interactive campus tours. The weekend will culminate with the UNI vs. Illinois State football game. Alumni and friends are invited to attend the weekend's festivities. For more information or to register for the National Kickoff, please visit http://www.uni-foundation.org/nck/index.html or call 1-800-782-9522.
8. Women's Basketball Receives Academic Honors
The UNI Women's Basketball program has been honored by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association for the team's academic achievements during the 2001-02 Season. The Panthers ranked eighth in the WBCA's Top 25, finishing the year with a team grade-point average of 3.406. The Panthers are one of three Missouri Valley Conference teams to be ranked in the top 15. For more information visit http://www.unipanthers.com/wbb/02rel0918.html.
9. McCollum Science Hall Web Cam
A prominent site on campus this fall is the construction crane that towers above McCollum Science Hall. Completion of the new addition is scheduled for the fall of 2003. You can check on the progress of construction with a new Web cam, which is positioned on top of Wright Hall. The Web cam refreshes every 20 seconds throughout the day and a series of archived photos are also available so viewers can see the project from the beginning.
10. Catch Panther Athletic Events on the Web
Although all Panther fans would love to see UNI athletic events in person, sometimes living far away can keep people from the games. But you can still follow the Panthers and catch all the action with the live radio broadcasts available via the Panther Athletics Web site! All football, men's basketball and women's basketball games are broadcast on the Athletics homepage, which can be found at http://www.unipanthers.com. Go Panthers!
Have you moved recently? Be sure to update your information with the Alumni Association by visiting http://www.unialum.org.
Interested in upcoming events at UNI? Visit UNI's homepage at http://www.uni.edu. |
