UNI ROTC cadets complete Ranger Challenge

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Twenty University of Northern Iowa ROTC students recently completed the annual Ranger Challenge at Camp Dodge, Iowa. The challenge is designed to test the best cadets in the nation physically and mentally.

The students completed eight rigorous events that included: a 10-kilometer roadmarch, the Army physical fitness test, orienteering, weapons disassemble/assemble, grenade throw, one-rope bridge, rifle marksmanship, and a reconnaissance event during the one-day competition.

The UNI students were divided into two teams and competed against nine schools and 13 teams. In the 10-kilometer road march, UNI Team One took first place, and UNI Team Two placed eighth. In the Army physical fitness test, Team One placed third and Team Two placed fifth. In the reconnaissance event, Team One placed fifth, and Team Two placed sixth. In the grenade assault course, Team One placed third, and in the grenade assault throw, they placed fifth. In the M16A2 basic rifle marksmanship competition, Team One placed fifth, while Team Two placed sixth. Overall, Team One placed eighth, and Team Two placed ninth.

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Note: to obtain a listing of the students, please contact the Office of University Marketing and Public Relations at (319) 273-2761.

11/11/02

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Ron Camarata, manager, UNI Biology Botanical Center/Preserves, (319) 273-2247

Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

UNI Children's Biology Seminar Series to feature 'It's A Tree's Life' Nov. 16

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – "It's A Tree's Life," a program for children in second through fifth grades, will be offered Saturday, Nov. 16, as part of the University of Northern Iowa Children's Biology Seminar Series.

The program, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., will take place at the UNI Biology Botanical Center Greenhouse. It will be taught by Amanda Miller, a UNI biology major from Dubuque. She is a Certified Botanical Center employee who has experience as a student conservation education intern with the National Park Service. Seminar cost is $22 and includes materials, handouts, crafts and refreshments.

Children will learn about the life of a tree from seed to falling leaves, according to Ron Camarata, manager of UNI's Biology Botanical Center and Preserves. Each element of the growing process will be explored, and the morning will include games and activities, along with a nature craft project.

The workshop is limited to 15 children and registration is requested by Nov. 12. For more information or to register, call (319) 273-2247.

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11/11/02

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Jason Nellis, UNI sports camp director, (319) 273-2267

Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

UNI Panthers offer 2003 baseball camps

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa will offer three baseball camps this winter.

The offense/defense camp is Jan. 19, and is divided into two sessions. The offense camp is from 9 a.m. to noon, and the defense camp is from 1 to 4 p.m. The camp is open to players 8 to18 years old.

The pitching/catching clinic will be Jan. 26. The session is divided into age groups, 8 to13 years old from 9 a.m. to noon; and 14 to 18 years old from 1 to 4 p.m.

All camps will be at the UNI-Dome and will be coached by UNI head baseball coach, Rick Heller, and assistant UNI coaches Dan Davis, Ryan Jacobs and Dan Heefner. The cost is $50 per camp, $75 for the offense and defense camps, and $120 for all three camps. For more information, contact Jason Nellis, UNI sports camp director at (319) 277-2267 or jason.nellis@uni.edu.

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11/11/02

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Jason Nellis, UNI sports camp director, (319) 273-2267

Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

UNI Panthers offer 2003 softball camps

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa will offer four softball camps this winter, for girls in grades 5-12.

The pitching/catching clinics are Sunday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m to noon. Pitchers must provide their own catcher who is not participating in the catching clinic.

The offense/defense clinic is Sunday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 23 from 1 to 5 p.m.

All camps will be at the UNI-Dome and are coached by UNI head softball coach, Christy Hebert, and assistant coaches Tammy Utley and John Olachnovitch. The cost is $40 for the pitching/catching clinic, $65 for the offense/defense clinic, and $95 for both clinics. For more information, contact Jason Nellis, UNI sports camp director at (319) 273-2267 or jason.nellis@uni.edu.

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