11/01/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Robert Koob, UNI president, (319) 273-2566
James O'Connor, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
Note to editors/news directors: A 200-dpi color JPEG image of Robert Koob is available on the Web at: http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/newsroom/facstaff/pages/Koob,Robert_jpg.htm
Malcolm Price Lab School to remain K-12
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa announced today that Malcolm Price Laboratory School will remain a kindergarten through 12th-grade school for the foreseeable future. This decision follows the recommendations of Bill Callahan, interim dean of UNI's College of Education. The recommendations were previously approved by the Parent Teacher Partnership, the Council of Teacher Education, the College of Education Senate and UNI's Faculty Senate.
"The net result of this resolution is that all presently available grades will remain available, no student presently enrolled will lose an opportunity to remain enrolled, all current and future students in the attendance district of MPLS will have the opportunity to attend MPLS, and this will be accomplished within the budget presently approved by the Board of Regents," said UNI president Robert Koob.
He continued, "This result was made possible by increased collaboration between MPLS faculty and discipline departments at UNI. While it is likely that some personnel reassignment may occur, no faculty with continuing employment rights will need to be dismissed."
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11/01/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Margie Rostyne, coordinator of Student Activities, (319) 273-2683
Melissa Barber, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
Up 'Til Dawn needs teams for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital fundraiser
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa chapter of Up 'til Dawn, a fundraising group for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, is looking for teams of six to 12 people to help raise money for St. Jude.
A letter-writing and information night is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Maucker Union Ambassador Room from 8 to 10 p.m. Those attending should bring addresses of friends and relatives to use in a mailing campaign.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has treated more than 19,000 patients across the United States and in 60 foreign countries. The hospital has daily operating costs exceeding $715,000, and is funded primarily by private contributions.
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11/1/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Jason Nellis, UNI sports camp director, (319) 273-2267
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
UNI men's basketball offers Panther Pals camp
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team is hosting the annual Panther Pals basketball camp from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 on the upper-level basketball courts in the Wellness Recreation Center (WRC).
The camp will be taught by UNI coaches and players and is open to boys and girls in grades 1-6. The cost is $35, and participants will receive a Panther basketball and t-shirt, a subway party, an autograph session and a Panther Pal membership card good for free admission to all UNI men's basketball home games.
For more information contact Ben Jacobson, UNI assistant men's basketball coach at (319) 273-4864 or ben.jacobson@uni.edu
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11/1/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Drake Martin, assistant director, Department of Residence, (319) 273-6330
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations (319) 273-2761
UNI residence halls induct members into National Residence Hall Honorary
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Department of Residence recently inducted 14 new members into its chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). The NRHH has chapters at colleges and universities across the nation.
According to Drake Martin, UNI assistant director of residence, this prestigious award recognizes the top 1 percent of students whose leadership enhances on-campus living.
__(Name)__, __(Classification)__ of __(Hometown)__, is among those inducted into the NRHH.
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Note: to obtain a listing of the students, please contact the Office of University Marketing and Public Relations at 319273-2761.
11/1/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Drake Martin, assistant director, Department of Residence programming, (319) 273-6330
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations (319) 273-2761
Note: a digital image of the winners is available at
http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/newsroom/photos/goldstars.jpg
Left to right: Val Anderson, Sean Horrigan, Amanda Schall, Kevin Goodreau and Mark Rowe
UNI Department of Residence names 2002 Gold Star award recipients
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Gold Star Award recipients were recently honored by the University of Northern Iowa Department of Residence at its annual "Among the Stars" awards ceremony.
___(Name)__, ___(Classification)___, of ___(Hometown)__, was one of five recipients who received the Gold Star Award for outstanding contributions to on-campus living. According to Drake Martin, UNI assistant director of residence programming, this is the highest award presented in the 4,200-student residence system. The award has been presented to no more than five students annually since1989.
Note: to obtain a listing of the students, please contact the Office of University Marketing and Public Relations at 319273-2761.