10/16/01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
David Zarifis, director, Department of Public Safety, (319) 273-2712
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
Authorities analyzing suspicious package left at UNI-Dome
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- University of Northern Iowa officials are working to have a suspicious package, found at the UNI-Dome Saturday night (Oct. 13), analyzed and transported to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
"We've determined that it is not a bomb, and the package has been isolated," said David Zarifis, director of public safety at UNI. "But we still don't know what is inside. We're working as fast as we can to pin down the contents."
A series of steps must be taken before the FBI will transport the package to a lab for further analysis, including determining whether the package contains any radioactive or caustic materials.
10/16/01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Bill Calhoun, vice president, university advancement, (319) 273-6078
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
UNI Foundation meets McElroy Trust challenge
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Foundation has met a challenge grant issued by the R.J. McElroy Trust in April. Through the challenge, the foundation was charged with raising $3 million, to receive $1 million from the trust. The money will go to the "Students First" campaign, earmarked for the McLeodUSA Center, a multi-sports arena.
To date, $11 million in gifts and pledges has been raised to fund the center's construction. Lead gifts made toward the challenge were received from University Book and Supply, $500,000; and Donna and Eldred Harman of Waterloo, $500,000. The Harmans donated another $150,000 to help fund the Freeburg Early Childhood Program in Waterloo, a model school for children through first grade.
Donna Wheeler Harman has served on the UNI Alumni Board of Directors and is on the Freeburg Program Advisory board. She and her husband are active members of the UNI Presidents Club. The Harmans also are longtime supporters of Panther football and basketball.
University Book and Supply, established in 1937 as a part of J.S. Latta and Son, has long supported the university by contributing merchandise, funds and time to various projects including faculty teaching awards, the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, athletic scholarships and the School of Music benefit concert.
Rick Hartzell, director of athletics at UNI, is looking forward to the finished arena. "The McLeodUSA Center will help UNI attract even better student-athletes; the student body will have a quality facility in which to watch intercollegiate volleyball, wrestling and men's and women's basketball; and we will have a state-of-the-art building for other important university and community functions such as convocations, lectures and concerts." He noted that once $12 million has been raised for the center, the foundation will hire an architect for the project.
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The "Students First" campaign has a goal of $75 million for scholarships, academic program support and facilities, including $15 million to build the McLeodUSA Center. Other construction includes R.J. McElroy Hall in Waterloo, which houses the Freeburg Program; and a human performance center to be built onto the north end of the UNI-Dome; and improvements and equipment for Russell Hall, Lang Hall and McCollum Science Hall.
Ross Christensen, chairman of the McElroy Trust, expects the impact of the McLeodUSA Center to extend beyond the Cedar Valley. "The construction of this arena will increase access to UNI's many and valuable programs, and that will enhance the lives of young people throughout Northeast Iowa," he said.
The McElroy Trust was established in 1965, with a primary goal of enhancing the lives of youths in Northeast Iowa.
Bill Calhoun, vice president for advancement at UNI, acknowledged recent budget shortfalls within the state, and said more cuts could be devastating for the university. "But it underscores our need as citizens to continue to invest in our institutions and strengthen our social and cultural fabric. Increased private funding will be critical in the areas of scholarship and program support to offset the impact of the severe cuts."
Calhoun explained that campaign funds cannot, however, be used to cover specific budget shortfalls. "Donors make the decisions on the use of the funds contributed to the UNI Foundation. The vast majority of funds received annually by the foundation are restricted or designated to specific areas within the university. Accordingly, the latitude does not exist to use these funds for any other reasons than those specified by the donors and it is our stewardship obligation to assure those outcomes."
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10/16/01
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Contact:
Delano Cox, acting director, UNICUE, (319) 234-6819
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
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Delano Cox named to UNICUE's top position
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- A former associate dean of the natural and health sciences department at Hawkeye Community College (HCC), Delano Cox, has been named acting director of the University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education (UNICUE). UNICUE will be moving from its current space at 715 E. Fourth St. in Waterloo, to the Depot building in downtown Waterloo by the end of the year.
Cox holds a B.S. in teaching of biology, an M.S. in botany, and a doctorate in botanical genetics, all from the University of Illinois-Urbana. At Hawkeye, he served in several positions, including dean of arts, sciences and human services. He retired from HCC earlier this year.
10/16/01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Nancy Bramhall, National Student Exchange coordinator, (319) 273-2504
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
Fall 2001 University of Northern Iowa students participate in National Student Exchange
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa has 27 students participating in the fall 2001 National Student Exchange (NSE) program.
The program offers UNI students a chance to attend school at another U.S. university while paying UNI tuition. "By participating in the program, students usually acquire a broader perspective of various social, educational and cultural issues in other parts of the United States," said Nancy Bramhall, NSE coordinator.
Students participating in the fall 2001 NSE program include (Name), a (title of major) major, of (hometown), son/daughter of (Parent's names), will be attending (School).
NSE will offer the first of four informational meetings for students interested in the program at 5:30 p.m Monday, Oct. 22 in Expansion A, Maucker Union. Dates for other meetings include Nov. 6 at 4 p.m., Dec. 5 at 4 p.m., and Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m.; all in the Embassy Room of the Union.
For more information call Nancy Bramhall, National Student Exchange coordinator at
(319) 273-2504.
Note: to receive the eomplete list of participating students, contact the Office of University Marketing & Public Relations at (319) 273-2761.
10/15/01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tim Klatt, UNI Wellness & Recreation Services, (319) 273-7120
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
University of Northern Iowa Men's Soccer Club ends season
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Men's Soccer Club has ended its outdoor soccer season, with a record of 3-4-1. The team will begin practice next month for its indoor season.
The UNI Men's Soccer Club opened its outdoor season with a win against Upper Iowa University and closed it with a tie game against Loras College. Other teams the UNI Men's Soccer Club played this season include Southern Illinois., Kansas State, Iowa State University and the University of Kansas.
Chris Schulte of Fort Madison,, UNI Men's Soccer Club captain and president, said of the season, "On the whole, it was a good one. We were able to play against larger schools and better teams."
Along with Schulte, team captains are Brad Hauge of Darien, Ill., and Seth Johnson of Dubuque. Other team members are __(name)__ from __(hometown)__.
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Note: to receive the eomplete list of participating students, contact the Office of University Marketing & Public Relations at (319) 273-2761.