2/2/01 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Rick Hartzell, athletic director, (319) 273-2470
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The way Dick Jacobson sees it, a university athletics program is much like the front porch of a house. “It's not the most important part of the place, but it's one of the first things you see,” he explained. Jacobson, a Des Moines businessman and philanthropist, recently gave $500,000 to help UNI build a Human Performance Center (HPC), for use by UNI athletic teams and students, and community members. His gift will be used toward construction of the $7 million sports medicine complex.
“The HPC is centered around athletics,” said Jacobson. “That's an extremely important department for any university or college, because it produces opportunities for leadership. And if there is one thing our country has a tremendous appetite for, it's leadership.”
To be built onto the north end of the UNI-Dome, the HPC will provide facilities for programs in athletic training, offer enhanced medical services in the areas of orthopedic rehabilitation and sport injuries, and provide additional weight training space for student athletes. It also will include space for instructional and outreach programs for the UNI School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services.
“My vision for UNI athletics has always included having facilities that assist our athletes in competing at the highest level, and developing themselves personally and physically,” said Rick Hartzell, UNI's director of athletics. “This is a win-win situation for the entire student body. The construction of this center will allow students to get applied experience in certain areas of study, and provide a clinical angle that was previously unavailable on campus. The HPC will add a new dimension to our athletic training program and give our students access to a whole new level of instruction.”
He noted the HPC will make an excellent complement to the UNI-Dome; the McLeodUSA Center, a sports arena the university is planning to build near the Dome; and the Wellness Recreation Center, which opened in 1997. Funding for the HPC will come from a variety of sources, including support from the local medical community and specific donors who are being approached by the university.
Construction of the HPC is part of the university's $75 million “Students First” campaign, which will officially kick off in 2002. The next phase of a recent highly successful scholarship campaign, “Students First” will focus on scholarships, academic programs and facilities.
Jacobson Warehouse Co., is one of the largest privately owned public warehouse companies in the country, operating in 11 states and employing 1,000 people. Dick Jacobson also owns trucking, packaging, transportation logistics and employment businesses, which together generate close to $100 million a year in revenue. A well-known philanthropist, he has contributed generously to the Mayo Clinic, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, Drake University and myriad nonprofit organizations. “Life has been very good to me,” he said. “And I believe money is meant to be used, not hoarded. When we give to others, everyone benefits.”
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2/2/01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Reygan Freeney, director, Upward Bound Math and Science, (319) 234-6819
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The Upward Bound Math and Science Program at the University of Northern Iowa is now accepting applications for its summer residential program. Available from high school guidance counselors and principals, applications will be accepted through Feb. 28 or until all openings are filled.
Expanding on the success of the well-known Upward Bound programs on college campuses nationwide, the Upward Bound Math and Science Program at UNI encourages high school students to seek post-secondary education in math or science. “There is a shortage of individuals going into the math and science professions, while the need for such individuals continues to increase,” said Reygan Freeney, director of the UNI program.
Students in the program attend a free six-week summer session on the UNI campus, which includes classes, field trips and a weekly stipend. Up to 45 students will be accepted.
The Upward Bound Math and Science Program has operated on the UNI campus since 1991. Freeney said about 80 percent of the program graduates have gone on to post-secondary education in the math or science area, and the majority of those have gone to Iowa colleges or universities.
For more information, contact a school guidance counselor, or call Freeney at (319) 234-6819.
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CEDAR FALLS--Some 780 new alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa in December. (Name/s) of (Hometown) was/were among the graduates. He/She received a (degree) with a major in (major).
NOTE TO EDITOR: Listed below in alphabetical order by hometown, and state, are UNI's fall graduates. Hometowns listed are those declared by the students with the Registrar as a permanent mailing address. Please check for all towns in your service area. A* preceding a name indicates "graduated with honors," ** means "graduated with high honors," and *** means "graduated with highest honors." Degree codes are as follows: BA-Bachelor of Arts; BT-Bachelor of Technology; BM-Bachelor of Music, BFA-Bachelor of Fine Arts; BLS-Bachelor of Liberal Studies; BS-Bachelor of Science; MA-Master of Arts; MM-Master of Music; MBA-Master of Business Administration; MAE-Master of Education; MPP-Master of Public Policy; Msci-Master of Science/Technology; EDS-Specialist in Education; DIT-Doctor of Industrial Technology; Ed.D-Doctor of Education; and TESOL-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Note to editors: in order to obtain a listing of the graduates, please contact the Office of Marketing and Public Relations at (319) 273-2761.
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