4/26/02

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

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

UNI's 'Arts in April' celebration ends with special events Monday, April 29

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- "Arts in April," a month-long celebration on the University of Northern Iowa campus showcasing a variety of UNI's performing and visual arts, will conclude Monday, April 29, with activities throughout the evening.

From 5 to 7 p.m., UNI's Department of Residence will host a "Friends" meal at the dining centers in the Commons, the Piazza in Redeker Center and the Towers. Cost is $6.90 per meal. Off-campus student guests may attend free when accompanied by a student with a meal plan.

At 7 p.m., KUNI, the university's public radio station, will air "Live From Studio One" with Jamie Anderson, singer and songwriter, on the third floor of the Communication Art Center. Admission is $3.

At 7:30 p.m., the UNI Concert Chorale will perform in the Great Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.

Also at 7:30 p.m., a lecture on "Mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls," will be presented by Ken Atkinson, UNI assistant professor of philosophy and religion, in Curris Business Building, Room 109. It is free and open to the public.

At 8 p.m., Hearst Lecture Series will present photographer Sandy Skoglund, speaking on "Reality Under Seige," in the Kamerick Art Building, Room 111. It is free and open to the public.

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4/26/02

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Mike Bobeldyk, program coordinator, Maucker Union, (319) 273-5888

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

UNI to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Friday, May 3

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Friday, May 3, in the Maucker Union Plaza from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Rain location is in the Maucker Union Expansion.

The celebration of Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Puebla Battle in 1862. Although the Mexican army was eventually defeated, the battle came to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism.

Activities include live entertainment by Los Chones, a Mexican band. Grilled fajitas served with beans and chips will be available for sale.

"Cinco De Mayo is part of UNI's efforts to celebrate our various cultures," according to Mike Bobeldyk, Maucker Union program coordinator.

The UNI Cinco de Mayo celebration is sponsored in part by the Maucker Union Policy Board, Hispanic-Latino Student Union, UNI Multicultural Activities and Programming Committee and Maucker Union Programming Board, with fees allocated by the Northern Iowa Student Government.

For more information contact the student activities office at (319) 273-2683.

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