6/5/01
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Mary Frisbee Johnson, head, Department of Art, (319) 273-2077
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
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Darrell Taylor to head UNI Gallery of Art
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Darrell Taylor, adjunct instructor of art, has been named interim director of the University of Northern Iowa's Gallery of Art, effective Aug.1. He will be training for the position until that time. Taylor replaces Rachel Flint, who resigned earlier this year.
Taylor, who has been with UNI since 2000, holds B.F.A., M.F.A., and M.A. degrees, all from the University of Iowa.
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6/5/01
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Rachel L. Flint, acting director, UNI Gallery of Art, (319) 273-3095
James O’Connor, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
UNI Gallery of Art to present works by Nina Ward
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Gallery of Art will present, "Twenty-five Years in Iowa: Drawings and Sculpture by Nina Ward," June 11-Aug. 3.
The exhibition will include a large number of sketchbook drawings of animals by local artist Nina Ward, which have provided inspiration for numerous sculptures and prints.
According to Rachel Flint, UNI Gallery of Art acting director, the sketches are studies from life, often with a number of sketches on one page, following an animal as it moves. Some of the earliest sculpture exhibited will be a group of marble cats carved when Ward lived in the Philippines.
Ward taught at UNI as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Art for nearly 10 years, and has lived in the Cedar Valley for nearly 25 years.
She will present a public lecture, "Putting it All Together," at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, in the Art Auditorium of the Kamerick Art Building. A reception will immediately follow.
The exhibition and lecture are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; Saturday and Sunday noon to 4:30 p.m. The Gallery is located at the corner of Hudson Road and West 27th street in Cedar Falls on the main floor of the Kamerick Art Building. For more information, call (319) 273-3095 or visit www.uni.edu/artdept/gallery.
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6/5/01
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Contact: Julia Wallace, dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (319)-273-2221
James O’Connor, Media Relation Director (319) 273-2761
UNI Announces Alderman scholars
CEDAR FALLS -- The Alderman Scholars Program, a scholarship made possible by a $3.6 million gift given to the University of Northern Iowa by the estate of Everett Alderman, recently announced the recipients of its annual awards.
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The Alderman Scholars program was established in honor of Alderman’s parents, A. Bruce Alderman and Gertrude Welty Alderman, both graduates of UNI, then named Iowa State Normal School. A portion of the gift, also a scholarship fund, honors Alderman’s wife, Marthe Alderman. These scholarships were established in UNI’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, for "needy, worthy and appreciative students."
Note: to obtain a list of the scholarship winners, please contact the Office of University Marketing & Public Relations at (319) 273-2761.
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6/5/01 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jessica Moon, assistant coordinator of scholarships & honors, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (319) 273-3584
Stacey Christensen, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
Thirteen students receive UNI social and behavioral sciences scholarships
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern IowaÕs College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) recently awarded 13 incoming freshmen scholarships. The four-year, merit-based Social and Behavioral Scholarships are awarded to students who plan to major in the social sciences. The scholarships cover full or half tuition and computer fees.
Students receiving partial tuition and computer fees: Anthony Boggs, Seymour; Stacy Bowers, Creston; Ben Bristow, Cedar Rapids; Candace Carr, Marion; Jennifer Deutmeyer, Dyersville; Kira Kieffer, Dubuque; Catherine Olexa, Marion; Megan Smith, Urbandale; Kathleen Volk, Cascade.
Students receiving full tuition and computer fees: Nicole Carlson, Des Moines; Carly Nelson, Sioux City; Emily Taylor, Sioux City; Lindsay Wise, Cedar Falls. ###