The University of Northern Iowa is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year. The celebration has three major components. The first component "Arts in April" was a huge success and concluded with the production of "Crazy For You," April 24-25, in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

The second component of the 125th Anniversary, "Celebration of Community," will take place during the summer and will showcase UNI's involvement in community events. In June, UNI will participate in the Sturgis Falls Celebration. In July, the university invites the Cedar Falls and Waterloo communities to campus to help celebrate UNI's 125th Anniversary. This anniversary celebration will be in conjunction with the College Hill Arts Festival on Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21. Activities are as follows:

Friday, June 22--Sunday, June 24

Sturgis Falls/Cedar Basin Jazz Festival
A UNI booth will be displayed at the Festival, highlighting the University's 125th Anniversary. The booth will be located on the corner of Franklin and 2nd and will be displayed at the following times:
22-- 12:00--6:00 p.m.
23-- 10:00 a.m.--6:00 p.m.
24-- 10:00 a.m.--6:00 p.m.
There will be balloons for the kids!

For more information on UNI's involvement in the Sturgis Falls Celebration, please call Joanne Wzontek at ext. 3-3680.

Friday, July 20

1--4 p.m. Guided tours of Lang Hall and other campus buildings. Tours will originate at the Alumni tent and will be conducted by Student Alumni Ambassadors.

5:30--7:30 p.m. UNI co-sponsorship of the Bill Shepherd Band Concert held in the Performing Area of the campus lawn. Bill Shepherd will share historical tidbits about the university throughout the concert.

5:30--7:30 p.m. Bill Shepherd Big Band Concert - Performing Arts Area

Saturday, July 21

9:00 a.m.--1:00 p.m. "Walk UNI" See how the university has grown during its 125-year history by enjoying a self-guided walking tour of the beautiful UNI campus. Check in at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center any time to pick up your tour map and register for door prizes. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes and a free gift for the kids.


1:00 p.m.--3:00 p.m. Guided tours of campus. Tours will originate at the Alumni tent and will be conducted by Student Alumni Ambassadors.

12:00 Noon --Box Lunch Social Auction held West of the Ethnic Minority Culture Center. Box lunches prepared by UNI "stars" to be auctioned by Roger Kueter. The purchaser of the lunch will enjoy a lunch date with the UNI "star."

3:30-4:15 p.m. -- UNI co-sponsorship of the Eulenspiegel Puppet Show

For more information on UNI's involvement in the College Hill Arts Festival, please call Noreen Hermansen at ext. 3-2355.