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From the Association President
For many years, there has been a man behind the scenes of the Northern Iowa Today magazine who was seldom acknowledged and rarely seen. In recent issues, he wrote the inside front cover editorial, sometimes signed simply GA. Once in a while you have seen a photo credited to him. His name was Gerald Anglum, and he was a very important person to the Alumni Association and the entire University of Northern Iowa community. In April of 2002, Gerald was diagnosed with lung cancer. Despite the side effects of the aggressive treatments he was undergoing, Gerald remained dedicated to advancing the university’s mission. Day after day, he came to work. Gerald was one of those guys of whom staff often said, “Gerald gets it. He understands what we are trying to accomplish.” It didn’t matter if it was something as simple as designing the banners for the Panther Bash or as complex as creating the PAWS Web site for the university’s new student recruitment efforts, Gerald was dedicated to preserving the integrity of the university. Gerald was a University of Northern Iowa kind of guy. He was understated, bright, witty, clever, happy and oh-so-purple. He was a creative person and a critical thinker. He thought in terms of solutions rather than problems. He loved strategizing about the next Northern Iowa Today magazine and utilizing it as a tool to promote everything that makes the university great. His goal was to make the next magazine better than the one before it, knowing that how the visual and written are put together determines how the reader connects with the university. Gerald left a legacy of service and commitment to both the university and the Cedar Falls community. He taught us about quality marketing; he taught us how to collaborate for the greater good; he reminded us to get the job done well, but have some fun along the way. Most of all, he showed us that when you have a career you really love, it becomes more than just a job; it becomes a passion. When your 8-to-5 routine means that much, you do it up until the day you no longer can. That’s who Gerald was, and we will miss him. Noreen Hermansen ‘71 From the Association Chair
On behalf of the University of Northern Iowa Alumni Association Board of Directors, I bring you greetings. It has been such a fun and eventful year being chair of this organization! The board is made up of a diverse group of dynamic people. They bring progressive ideas to the meetings and are always eager to work on a committee or help out in any way that is needed. The energy in the room is catching when we get together! That energy became part of each one of us while attending the University of Northern Iowa years ago. And, students at UNI today continue to be filled with that passion. Living in Cedar Falls, I have the privilege of seeing our university at work. Working hard in our own children’s classrooms is a variety of university students, each completing a practicum for course work. Along side of them are the classroom teachers, many UNI alumni themselves, leading with the example of excellence that they too began at UNI. Professors from UNI are also present observing, teaching and encouraging these future teachers, who demonstrate energy and passion for their work. The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center continues to be an awesome venue for attracting students, alumni and community to the UNI campus. Recently attending a performance there, I was once again reminded of the energy UNI students share. The groundbreaking for the McLeod Center took place during Homecoming. It is exciting to watch the dirt move and anticipate its opening. This facility will open more doors to not only the university and Cedar Valley community, but to opportunities to showcase the university and its campus. The McLeod Center will free up the UNI-Dome for many events that were not possible before, as well as be a stage for men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and wrestling. It is apparent that UNI continues to offer an outstanding educational experience for its students, full of numerous opportunities. Regardless of where you visit on campus or in the university community, a sense of energy, passion and pride fill you as you talk with students and observe all of the happenings at UNI. To all current members of the Alumni Association, I extend thanks for all you do for our university through your generous contributions of time, talent and support. And to all non-members, I offer a warm invitation. Through membership you will open the door to many fun and fulfilling, as well as rewarding, opportunities to celebrate and socialize with fellow Panthers and friends. Our alumni are more than 100,000 strong. Let your passion for UNI be known. If you have any ideas of how the Association can better meet your needs, please contact the UNI Office of Alumni Relations. We welcome hearing from you! Beth Jorgensen Harris ‘89 Alumni Events in ReviewVisit the online photo gallery at www.unialum.org for pictures of recent events. Celebrate the Purple in Your Life Chicago Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Des Moines Kansas City Phoenix UNI vs. ISU 2006 Alumni DirectoryDon’t Miss Out You’ll soon receive notification, by e-mail or mail, of an opportunity to update your personal information and purchase your copy of the 2006 UNI Alumni Directory. Listings will include home and business contact information for alumni worldwide, including addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. The directory will be available in both traditional printed format and as a CD ROM. The directory is only available to UNI alumni. Watch for your notification, and don’t delay!
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