Upper Iowa University to host Veterans Day observance
FAYETTE, Iowa (October 26, 2011) – Upper Iowa University will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 11, at the UIU War Memorial.
Dr. Bill Duffy is the featured speaker. Duffy, senior vice president for Academic Extension at UIU, began his career in higher education after retiring as a colonel from the U.S. Army. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy.
The ceremony will be held at the UIU Veterans Memorial on Union Street across from Dorman Gymnasium on the Fayette Campus.
About Upper Iowa University
Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to over 6,800 students—nationally and internationally—at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through multiple delivery systems, including online and independent study. Upper Iowa University has been named a top military-friendly school for three consecutive years by both Military Advanced Education and GI Jobs; its online programs are ranked highly by Online Education Database; and many of its online majors have been designated "best buy" or "best value" by GetEducated.com. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.
Contact:
Monica Bayer Heaton
Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
Phone: 563-425-5773
Cell: 515-291-2070
heatonm@uiu.edu