4/8/02

News Brief

Following are story leads and the University of Northern Iowa sources who can best address these topics. Feel free to contact the sources directly.

 

Peter Yarrow available for media interviews today

Peter Yarrow, best known as one-third of the "Peter, Paul and Mary" folk group, will present his new anti-bullying campaign, "Don't Laugh At Me," during a 7:30 p.m. presentation today in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Recording and flash photos are allowed for the first 10 minutes of his presentation.

He will be available to talk with media representatives at 6:15 p.m., in Room 30 of the GBPAC.

Contact:

Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

 

Robert Fisk, acclaimed Middle-East journalist, available for interviews today

Fresh from a tour in war-torn Afghanistan, "London Independent" journalist, Robert Fisk will speak at 7 p.m. today in Lang Hall. Fisk has twice interviewed Osama bin Laden, and was beaten by an angry mob while covering the war in Afghanistan.

He will be available to talk with media representatives at 6:15 p.m., in Lang Hall's auditorium.

Contact:

Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4/8/02

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Kate Lilienthal, promotions and public relations chair, Textile and Apparel Association, (319) 277-2172

Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

UNI Textile and Apparel Association's 10th annual fashion show to be Saturday, April 13

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The UNI Textile and Apparel Association will hold its 10th annual fashion show at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in Lang Hall Auditorium on the University of Northern Iowa campus. It is free and open to the public.

The theme for this year's show is "Soundesign." It will focus on incorporating sounds and music with original creations, according to Kate Lilienthal of Durant, promotions and public relations chair. She said the show is planned, managed and produced by textile and apparel majors at UNI, including those in a fashion promotion class taught by Sharon Mord, UNI assistant professor of textile and apparel.

The show features clothing and "wearable art," designed and created by students for class projects or independently. Lilienthal said nearly 75 students are involved with the show in some capacity, and more than 30 students designed pieces to be showcased. Guest juror Jennifer Hanlon, now with Minnesota Public Radio, who organized the first Fashion Expo, selected the final garments for inclusion in this year's show. Her selections were based on design and construction of the items.

Show participants include __(Name/s)__ from __(Hometown)__.

The fashion show is sponsored in part with funds from Northern Iowa Student Government and outside donations. This event is part of UNI's "Arts in April" celebration. For the full calendar of Arts in April events, see the UNI Web site at www.uni.edu.

For more information call Kate Lilienthal at (319) 277-2172.

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NOTE TO EDITOR: Listed on the next page, in alphabetical order by hometown, are the participants in UNI's Fashion Expo. You may wish to check the list for others from your coverage area.

 

HOMETOWN NAME

Algona Marne Dreyer, Autumn Zwiefel

Ames Christian Romano

Ankeny Adam NaPier

Bancroft Heather Anderson

Bettendorf Jenny Gibney

Cascade Amanda Green

Cedar Falls Katie Hanson, Heather Homan, Jennele Svoboda

Centerville Sara Crindlebaugh

Clive Jennie Nielsen

Davenport Kay Rode

Denver Jill Wolter

Des Moines Jessica Jobe

Donnellson Abby Fett

Dubuque Beth Hefel, Janna Hutchcroft

Durant Kate Lilienthal

Fort Madison Katie Glasgow

Grundy Center Mindy Draper

Hudson Sara Loonan

Independence Suzi Risk

Johnston Alysha Orris

Lisbon/Mt. Vernon Janelle Torrence

Milford Alissa Traughber

New Hampton Heidi Junko

Norwalk Melissa Shoemaker

Ogden Jamie VanPelt

Orange City Alyssa Grooters

Sioux Rapids Shane Sievers

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Strawberry Point Michelle Rima

Waterloo Stephanie Staack

Waukon Nicole Sweeney

West Liberty Michelle Brown

Wilton Kelly Arlen

Winterset Erin Bell

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