Date:5/26/00
Contact:
Marilyn Shaw, UNI instructor in communications, (319) 273-7478
Jon Hall, AMVETS Post 49, (319) 277-6655
Vicki Grimes, Office of Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa —The University of Northern Iowa Interpreters Theatre will present “Iowa Stories: The Vietnam Experience” on Saturday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 28, at 4:30 p.m.; and Monday, May 29, at 3 p.m., in the UNI Communication Arts Center, Room 108.
First produced in 1990, this is the third presentation of “Iowa Stories” to the Cedar Valley community. Conceived, compiled and directed by Marilyn Shaw, UNI instructor in communications, the play is adapted from true stories of Iowa Vietnam veterans. The production was presented several years ago as part of a July 4th celebration at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The cast members will also recognize veterans from other wars, with additional excerpts concerning World War I, World War II, the Korean War and Operation Desert Storm, at the Sons of the AMVETS Memorial Day service. This service begins at 11 a.m., Monday, May 29, at Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49, located at 18th and Irving Streets. It follows a 7 to 10 a.m. breakfast and 10:30 a.m. presentation by the Cedar Falls Municipal Band. Featured speaker will be Col. Dennis Hijek from the Pentagon.
The shows are open and free to the public. For more information on “Iowa Stories,” contact Shaw at (319) 273-7478.
UNI ROTC members will perform the “Final Formation” during an 11 a.m. ceremony Sunday, May 28. The ceremony will honor the Quintus family, whose patriarch, Earl Quintus, was in World War I and had sons in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. They all carried the same Bible and wrote in it. During the ceremony, a flag-covered replica of an Army casket from the Korean War will be brought in by the Marine Reserves. The Iowa National Guard will have Army vehicles on display.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, the AMVETS Post 49 is also hosting the Vietnam Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Members are erecting the moving wall Friday, May 26, at the Cedar Falls AMVETS, and it will remain on display through Memorial Day with a round-the-clock honor guard. (Note to Media: For photo/video opportunities/times, call the AMVETS.)
For more information on AMVETS Post 49 activities, call Jon Hall at (319) 277-6655.
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Contact:
Rachel Flint, assistant gallery director, Kamerick Art Building, (319) 273-6134
James O'Connor, Office of Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Gallery of Art will present new work by up and coming Chicago artists in the Kamerick Art Building June 5 through July 28. The exhibit showcases outstanding recent paintings and drawings by seven graduates of the Art Institute of Chicago. Included in the exhibit are large-scale paintings on shower curtains by UNI alumnus Darryl Roberts.
An opening reception will be held June 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Gallery. Refreshments will be served and the artists will be on hand to discuss their work.
The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery summer hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; Saturday and Sunday noon – 4:30 p.m. For more information, call the UNI Gallery of Art at (319) 273-6134.
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Contact:
Lt. Col. Michael DePuglio, head, UNI Department of Military Science, (319) 273-6178
Vicki Grimes, Office of Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa—The achievements of University of Northern Iowa ROTC cadets were honored during a recent awards ceremony on the UNI campus.
The Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award was presented to: Cadet Timothy Page, Des Moines, military science I; Cadet Michael Lewis, Rockford, Ill., military science II; Cadet Heather L. Guck, Fairfield, military science III; and Cadet Mark J. Scherbring, Guttenberg, military science IV. This award is presented annually to the outstanding ROTC cadet in each year of military science instruction. To be eligible for this award, the recipients must be a regularly enrolled ROTC cadet, be in the top 25 percent of both ROTC and academic class standing, and have demonstrated officer potential.
The George C. Marshall Award was presented to Cadet Tyler K. Andersen, Hiawatha. This award is given annually to the most outstanding fourth year military science (MS IV) cadet who has demonstrated superior leadership and scholastic abilities. Andersen also attended the Annual George C. Marshall National Security Convention at the Virginia Military Institute in April.
The recipient of the Governor's Cup Award was Cadet Kevin P. Stonerook, Alburnett. This award is presented to the most outstanding MS IV cadet in each ROTC program throughout Iowa. The winner of this award must have demonstrated a superior level of leadership ability.
Cadet Steven A. Thorpe, Denver, received the Association of the United States Army Commendation Award. This award is given on the basis of the cadet's contribution to advancing the standing of the military science department through leadership. The award consists of a medal and certificate.
The Association of the United States Army also gave the AUSA Military History Award, by presenting two books to an outstanding cadet for excellence in the study of military history. The recipient of this award was Cadet Charles D. Davis, Muscatine.
The Reserve Officers' Association Award was presented to cadets in each level of the Army ROTC program. The recipients must be enrolled in ROTC, have indicated a desire to continue in the ROTC program and obtain a commission, be in the top 10 percent of their ROTC class and have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, moral character and high aptitude for military science.
The recipients were: Cadet Jillian S. Pospichal, Mason City; Cadet Ronald L. Niedert, Waterloo; Cadet Jeremy L. Jones, Cedar Rapids; Cadet Sheri L. Loftsgard, Decorah; and Cadet Jeffrey Bohm, Fort Dodge.
The American Legion Awards are presented to cadets at each institution for general military
excellence and scholastic excellence. The recipients of this award must be in the top 25 percent of their class in academic and ROTC subjects and have shown outstanding qualities in military leadership, discipline, character and citizenship. The recipient of the American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award was Cadet David Szymke, East Peoria, Ill., MS III. The American Legion General Military Excellence Award recipient was Cadet Steven R. Moeller, Bettendorf, MS IV.
Cadet Warren D. Snook, LaPorte City, MS IV, was presented with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Award. This award is given annually to a cadet at each institution who has excelled in military science or a ROTC programmed activity; is in good standing, academically and militarily; and has demonstrated achievement and concentrated effort in military and academic subjects and/or demonstrated capability and diligence in a related activity of the ROTC program.
Cadet Ryan J. Hartwig, Storm Lake, MS III, was presented with the National Sojourners Award. This award is presented to a cadet at each institution who has contributed the most to encourage and demonstrate Americanism within the corps of cadets on campus. The recipient must be a sophomore completing the second year of military science training, who has indicated a commitment to enter the advanced course or a junior completing the third year of military science; be in the top 25 percent of the academic class; have encouraged and demonstrated the ideals of Americanism by deed and/or conduct; and have demonstrated a potential for outstanding leadership.
Cadet Shannon M. Callahan, Cascade, received the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award. This award is presented annually by the DAR to a ROTC cadet at each institution for outstanding ability and achievement. The recipient must be in the top 25 percent of the ROTC and academic classes; have demonstrated qualities of loyalty and patriotism, dependability and good character, and adherence to military discipline; and have leadership ability and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training.
The recipients of the Military Order of the World Wars Award were: bronze (freshman) pendant winner Cadet Michael Kassakatis, Elkridge, Md.; silver (sophomore) pendant winner Cadet Seth G. Hall, Cedar Falls; and gold (junior) pendant winner Cadet Kevin J. Weber, Independence. The recipients of these awards must: be in good standing in all military aspects and scholastics at the time of their selection; have shown marked improvement in military and scholastic grades; and have indicated by grades, extracurricular activities or individual endeavor, a desire to serve his or her country.
The Society of the War of 1812 Award was presented to Cadet Joshua R. Boesen, Waterloo, MS II. This award is presented annually to one outstanding cadet from each host institution and the
recipient must be in good academic standing and of high moral character.
The Retired Officers' Association Award (TROA) was presented to Cadet Joshua L. Bastman, Spencer. The TROA ROTC medal recognizes outstanding ROTC cadets who show exceptional potential
for military leadership. The criteria for the award include: MS III cadet of good academic standing, be a person of high moral character; evidence a high order of loyalty to his or her ROTC unit, college and country; and demonstrate exceptional potential for military leadership.
The American Veterans of World War II (AMVETS) Award was presented to Cadet Chris L. Cornish, Storm Lake, MC III. This award is made annually to a cadet for diligence in the discharge of duty and the willingness to serve. The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the ROTC advanced course, and in good standing in all military aspects and all scholastic grades.
The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Award was presented to Cadet Jason S. Miller, Bettendorf, MS III. The award is presented to a meritorious cadet enrolled in the first year of either the four- or two-year program, who shows a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, soldierly bearing and excellence.
Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America Award was presented to Cadet Rosa L. Gilmore, Iowa City, MS I. This award is presented annually to a ROTC basic course cadet who has excelled in a specific military science course or related activity. Recipients must: be enrolled as either an MS I or MS II cadet; be in the top 25 percent of their ROTC class; have accomplished a degree of excellence in military history, American history or a related course; and have demonstrated similar or related accomplishments reflecting the ideals of patriotism.
The United Services Automobile Association Spirit Award was presented to Cadet Ivan E. Raiklin, New York, N.Y. This award is given to a cadet who best embodies the concept of service to his/her unit and community, the army and the nation.
Two civilian UNI faculty and staff members were presented with awards during the ceremony. James O'Connor, UNI media relations director, and Susan Joslyn, UNI associate professor of health, physical education and leisure services, were awarded the ROTC Panther Battalion Certificate of Achievement. These awards are based on meritorious service to the UNI ROTC program in an advisory or technical capacity.
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Contact:
Sandra Law, past president, UNI Association of Education Office Professionals, (319) 273-2423
Vicki Grimes, Office of Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Six $120 scholarships were awarded during the year-end meeting of the University of Northern Iowa Association of Educational Office Professionals (UNI-AEOP) earlier this month.
UNI-AEOP members Sharon Hansen and Dianna Jones, both of Cedar Falls, and Karen Paulsen of Raymond received Walsh-Wemark Memorial Scholarships. These awards were established in 1982 in memory of Agnes Walsh and Marilyn Wemark, both secretaries at UNI, and provide funding for courses offered by an accredited post-secondary institution.
Carolina Wilson, Waverly, was awarded the Elverda “Butch” Bender Scholarship for Professional Development. This scholarship provides travel funding for conferences, workshops or seminars.
Tara Hanson, a 2000 graduate of Cedar Falls High School, and Amanda Kester, a 1999 graduate of West Waterloo High School, received the Elverda “Butch” Bender Scholarship for dependents of UNI-AEOP members. The three Bender scholarships were established in 1998 to honor Bender's 37 years of service to UNI.
Jeffrey S. Copeland, professor and head of the Department of English Language and Literature, was named Administrator/Educator of the Year. “Dr. Copeland includes us as `team players' in education and ... fosters an atmosphere of collegiality,” wrote nominators Kristi Knebel and Marcia Hansen, both secretaries in the English department. “He continually encourages the secretaries in our office to seek out professional opportunities to further our individual growth.” Copeland has been the department head since 1997, and a member of the English faculty since 1981.
In addition to the awards, UNI-AEOP officers for the 2000-2001 academic year were installed, including Donna Uhlenhopp, president; Lynn Perigo, president elect; Judy Dieken, secretary; Diane Hensley, treasurer; and Sandra Law, past president.
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