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September 2006
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September 9 1976 Football Team Reunion
September 15-17 Family Weekend at UNI
September 19
September 29 Installation ceremony for UNI President Dr. Benjamin Allen
September 29-30 School of Music Reunion and Scholarship Gala
September 30 UNI Football at Iowa State |
October 2-7 UNI Homecoming, including reunions for Women's Golf, Student Leadership, Forensics, and 1970-1975 Football teams.
November 18 McLeod Center Grand Opening |
Campus News and Events |
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Connie Hansen '89 Joins Alumni Association Staff |
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US News and World Report Rankings Announced For the 10th consecutive year, the University of Northern Iowa is ranked second in the "Midwestern Universities -- Master's" category for public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2007 "America's Best Colleges" guidebook. UNI also ranked 18th on a combined list of public and private Midwest regional universities -- one of only three public institutions to make the list of top 20 Midwest regionals. More on this story at http://www.umpr.uni.edu/news.asp?NewsID=2406 |
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President Allen Offers Welcome Back Message President Benjamin Allen began the 2006-07 academic year by addressing students, faculty, and staff during Convocation exercises. He and his wife Pat provided a welcome back message via the UNI Web site as well. To read President Allen’s welcome back message and vision for UNI, visit http://www.uni.edu/pres/ |
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Inspiration Awards Honor Grad Students From New Orleans The Graduate Student "Inspiration Awards," were presented at the New Graduate Student Orientation on Thursday, August 24. Established in the fall of 2006, it will be awarded on an occasional basis to a graduate student who has successfully overcome extraordinary challenges and/or hardships while pursuing graduate study at UNI. The inaugural award was presented to 22 students from our partner institutions in New Orleans, in honor of their "extraordinary courage, determination and tenacity" while their lives and those of their families "have been so severely traumatized and disrupted by the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, a catastrophic storm that devastated the Gulf Coast of the United States in August, 2005." The complete story is available at http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/gradinspiration.shtml |
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Panther-Themed Water Tower Adorns Cedar Falls Skyline The 125-foot-tall water tower on Lloyd Lane near the intersection of Greenhill and Hudson roads now champions the University of Northern Iowa through an agreement between UNI and Cedar Falls Utilities. During the last week of August, contractors painted the tower's cap purple and the Panther athletics logo and the University of Northern Iowa nameplate were added on the 22-foot-8-inch tall flat section of the cylinder-shaped top. For more on this story, visit http://www.umpr.uni.edu/NewsReleases.asp?NewsID=2416 |
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Speakers Bureau Offers Services UNI Speakers Bureau offers more than 175 presentations. Topics include professional development, health and well-being, effective communication, leadership, and more. For more information contact the Office of University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-6728 or visit http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/speakers |
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Alumni Association Endorses Iowa DOT License Plate Program |
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Missouri Valley Conference Commemorates 100 Years In 2007, the Missouri Valley Conference celebrates 100 years of collegiate sports excellence. In recognition of this milestone, the MVC has created a commemorative centennial book A Century of Sports: The Missouri Valley Conference, 1907-2007. Fans can purchase the book for $30. Designate UNI as your favorite MVC school, and the university will receive a portion of the proceeds! Order online at http://www.mvcbook.com |
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Campanile Celebrates 80th Birthday Join us on Monday, September 18 to celebrate the Campanile's 80th birthday. (Please note the date change. This celebration was originally planned for September 19.) The concert by carillonneur Karel Keldermans begins at 6:30 p.m at the Campanile Plaza. Refreshments will be served. For more information visit http://www.uni-foundation.org |
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1966, 1976, and 1981 Honored Classes for Homecoming 2006 In recognition of their milestone anniversaries, the Alumni Association is offering discount football tickets to members of the classes of 1966, 1976, and 1981. These alumni are celebrating 40, 30, and 25 years since their graduation from UNI! Members of the honored classes are invited to join us for homecoming festivities and purchase discount tickets to sit with their classmates. For more information, visit http://www.uni.edu/homecoming |
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Homecoming Parade to Be Broadcast Live Online The annual Homecoming parade is Saturday, October 7th. If you can't make it back to Cedar Falls, log on to the Alumni Association’s Web site at 10 a.m. Central time for a live Web cast. Cameras are positioned at the intersection of College and 23rd Streets, so you’ll have a great view of the floats, bands, and parade dignitaries. To view the parade, visit http://www.unialum.org |
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University Book and Supply to Host Football 101 What’s the difference between offense and defense? What’s a first down? Football 101 lead by Joyce Barbatti, self-proclaimed football “freak”. University Book and Supply is please to host this two-session class on Tuesday, September 12 & 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Football 101 is perfect for women who are not quite sure why everyone is cheering and when to cheer along. Join Football 101 and receive two free tickets to the September 16 UNI football game, an autographed poster of the Panther football team, a coupon for 20% off UNI clothing at University Book & Supply, a copy of The Chick’s Guide to Football: A Complete Guide to Tight Ends by Carol Stout, and a chance to meet UNI football coaches. Register by calling Patty at (319) 266-7581, or e-mail pattyac@panthersupply.com |
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Attend the Panther Picnic on October 6 The Alumni Association will host its first ever Panther Picnic on Friday, October 6. Join us on the front lawn of the Alumni House (across from University Book and Supply) from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for traditional picnic fare (bratwurst, marinated chicken breast, salads, baked beans, and the famous UNI cookies). Bring a chair or a blanket and then plan to head over to the pep rally and fireworks by the campanile. Cost is just $8 for adults and $5 for Association members and children 12 and under. To register, please visit http://www.unialum.org/events.shtml. For a full homecoming schedule of events, visit http://www.uni.edu/homecoming/ Special thanks to University Book and Supply for underwriting this event! |
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Panther Fridays Debuts in September The Alumni Association is excited to introduce a new program for Cedar Valley area businesses, Panther Fridays, which encourages employees to wear their UNI purple every Friday! Each week, we’ll recognize one participating business as our Panther Fridays business of the week. Everyone wearing purple at your establishment that Friday will win prizes, and we'll recognize you on our Web site. Plus, every business partner participating will be listed on our site and entered to win special prizes throughout the year. There's no charge to join in the fun, so sign up today! Visit http://www.unialum.org/pantherfridays/ for complete details and a sign up form. |
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Second Annual Purple Pride Day Set The second annual UNI Purple Pride Day will be Friday, October, 6. Wear UNI purple and take group photos showcasing your Panther pride. Send to University Marketing & Public Relations, 126 East Bartlett Hall, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0392 or via e-mail at umpr@uni.edu. Please include a short caption with the photo. |
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Annual Meeting of Alumni Association Set for October 6 In accordance with organizational bylaws, the Annual Meeting of the University of Northern Iowa Alumni Association Board of Directors will be held on Friday, October 6, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. All dues-paying members are eligible to participate in this meeting. Please direct questions to our President, Mark Jastorff at 888-UNI ALUM. |
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Thank You State Fair Volunteers! Thank you to the nearly 200 alumni who represented UNI at this year’s Iowa State Fair. Your volunteerism is what makes our presence at the fair a success year after year. Thank you for choosing to be Purple for Life! |
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