The UNI Traditions Challenge

The UNI Traditions Challenge
Are you asking yourself “what is it?” Well, think of it this way: Visualize something you consider your passion, whether it’s a sports team, an activity, a hobby, etc. Then think about all of those good memories you have surrounding your passion… and there it is! The pages you hold in your hands gather UNI’s great feelings into one scrapbook. Not only does the Traditions Challenge book serve as priceless memorabilia, but it also provides all Panthers with great knowledge of the campus, our traditions and the spirit of UNI. This lethal combination lays out an excellent
blueprint for your college experience. Use it wisely!

The University of Northern Iowa has been around since 1876 and we have quite the history. Scattered throughout this book are some fun tidbits about UNI’s past and how we have changed throughout the years. Many of the “lost traditions” are extremely interesting. For example, did you know that UNI used to have a pond? Even back in the day, there were many activities to participate in…sometimes, it seems like we celebrated anything and everything! SUNI days—a week-long party— celebrated the spring season. Taking a look at our past reinforces our current traditions, as well as conjures up new ones.

Finally, the Traditions Challenge Book boasts a plethora of challenges for you. This is a “must-do” list of campus activities that everyone should participate in before graduation. There really is something for everyone. It includes athletics, musical/theatrical productions, visiting the museum, just hanging out at the dining center, plus much more. UNI’s traditions are part of our campus’ continually evolving history. This is where you come in! We can’t be everywhere you and your friends will be, so we have a proposal: Take photos of yourself participating in the traditions and we’ll make sure that you’re recognized at graduation and the TC book will serve as a memory book for you when you become an alumnus!

Remember, this book is here to help you make memories as a Panther, so use it as you please. Scrapbook in it to remember the good old days of college, let it serve as a guide for your explorations and search through it when referencing past and current information about your campus. We want this book to make your years on the UNI campus unforgettable.

Register here to take the UNI Traditions Challenge!

For more information about the Traditions Challenge, email cats@uni.edu