Contact:
William Calhoun, vice president for Advancement, (319) 273-2487
James O'Connor, UNI Office of Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa—The University of Northern Iowa is beginning preparations for the largest fundraising campaign in the institution's 124-year history. The UNI Foundation board of trustees authorized the $75 million “Students First” campaign – the next generation of a recent, highly successful scholarship campaign that exceeded its goal, raising $14 million. The new, broader “Students First” campaign will focus on scholarships, academic programs and facilities.
“Nearly two-thirds of the funds will go directly to meet the needs of students through scholarships and academic programs,” said William Calhoun, vice president for Advancement. “The remaining one-third will support students through construction of new facilities, and through equipment upgrades and renovation for existing facilities.”
New construction will include a sports arena, an early childhood school and a human performance center. Facilities needing renovation or equipment are Russell Hall, Lang Hall and McCollum Science Hall.
According to Calhoun, campaign preparation begins immediately, with the official campaign kickoff taking place sometime in 2001. The university's last major campaign ended in1995 and exceeded its goal of $25 million.
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Contact:
Stephen Fortgang, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology and Foundations (319) 273-2049
Vicki Grimes, Office of Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – A hundred and eighty-two education majors at the University of Northern Iowa were initiated into the UNI Psi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education during the 1999-2000 academic year.
(Name) , from Hometown) , (address) , initiated in the (fall/spring) semester, is now a member of the UNI Psi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education.
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