8/14/00
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Donna Uhlenhopp, UNI Non-Credit Programs secretary, (319) 273-7882
Vicki Grimes, UNI Office of Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa—Five people from across the country recently participated in a trip to Alsace, France, that was offered through the University of Northern Iowa Non-Credit Programs.
(Name) , (Hometown) , (Address) , traveled to the Alsace region of France, July 30-Aug. 12, as part of a non-credit program at the University of Northern Iowa.
“Discover France: Alsace 2000,” was led by AndrČ Walther, UNI professor emeritus of modern languages and former director of the Teachers Institute in France.
Alsace is a border region of France that became a part of the country after a series of conquests prior to World War I. The tour's emphasis was on cultural exposure and experience. There were also discussions on the Alsatian dialect and cuisine. A few lessons in “Survival French” were offered to help prepare for excursions, ordering meals and coping successfully while shopping.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tony Lake, UNI residence hall coordinator, (319) 273-2649
Kate Winne, UNI residence hall coordinator, (319) 273-2658
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa— Students moving into the 10 residence halls at the University of Northern Iowa will get help from UNI students, faculty and staff, Aug. 18-20. The UNI Move-In Crew members will be wearing light gray or white T-shirts with this year's theme, "Stop, Drop and Roll," on the back.
The Move-In Crew will be working on Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Help will also be available on Sunday, Aug. 20, noon-3 p.m.
Classes for UNI's 2000 fall semester begin at 8 a.m., Monday, Aug. 21. For more information about the Move-In Crew, contact Tony Lake, UNI residence hall coordinator, at (319) 273-2649, or Kate Winne, UNI residence hall coordinator, at (319) 273-2658.
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