http://www.uiu.edu/ This is the main Upper Iowa Univeristy news feed. en-us Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:13:20 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/feb/haines.html FAYETTE, Iowa (February 9, 2012) - Upper Iowa University has created an endowed scholarship to honor a long-time employee who passed away suddenly in May 2011. The Linda Haines Endowed Scholarship will benefit students in the University's Academic Extension learning experience, who are generally non-traditional students often pursuing a degree while balancing a job and a family. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:13:19 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/feb/bigdream.html FAYETTE, Iowa (February 9, 2012) - Upper Iowa University is hosting a "Big Dream Gathering" from 6 to 9 p.m. February 23 in the Student Center Ballroom. The event invites attendees to share their big dreams, write them down on paper, and take the first step toward realizing their dreams, according to co-founder Mitch Matthews, who will speak at the event. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:50:13 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/feb/belize.html FAYETTE, Iowa (February 9, 2012) -- Upper Iowa is conducting a book and school supplies drive to help children in Belize. UIU students will be once again traveling to Belize as part of an Alternative Spring Break to help the a village in Belize. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:36:43 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/jan/black-history-month.html FAYETTE, Iowa (January 31, 2012)--With Upper Iowa University's Fall 2011 enrollment totals reflecting 23 percent diversity among the UIU student population, UIU is one of the most diverse institutions of higher education in the state of Iowa. UIU is proud to celebrate that diversity throughout February, which is Black History Month. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:38:55 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/jan/mlkday.html FAYETTE, Iowa (January 17, 2012) -- Upper Iowa University celebrated the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day with a program in the Student Center on the Fayette campus, preceded by a symbolic march across campus, recreating the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery marches. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:07:34 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/jan/charity.html "The Des Moines Register" featured Upper Iowa University student Jeff Vieth and his surprising New Year's resolution--a "30-day charity challenge." The article tells all of the creative ways in which this determined college student is fulfilling his promise by giving time, money or love each day of the month. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:47:45 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/jan/grant.html Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:44:31 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/jan/military-friendly.html FAYETTE, Iowa (January 6, 2012) -- For the fourth year in a row, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is in the top ranks of the Military Advanced Education (MAE) "2012 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities" honorees. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:15:18 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/jan/artprogram.html FAYETTE, IOWA (January 6, 2012) -- Once again, the Upper Iowa University Art Department is offering Saturday art classes to Fayette County elementary students during the cold months of January and February. Sheila Miller<millers@uiu.edu> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:08:49 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/jan/wrestling.html Upper Iowa University wrestling team receives accolades from The Predicament, a news source that has been covering wrestling in Iowa since 1970. In an article by Matt Levins, dated January 3, 2012, he states: Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:31:56 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/jan/alumni.html FAYETTE, Iowa (January 3, 2012)-The UIU-Malaysia Center held its first alumni reunion reception at The Prince Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on December 3. The event coincided with the Upper Iowa University December 2011 international graduations in Hong Kong and Malaysia and the grand opening of its new office at SEGi University College in Kota Damansara, Malaysia. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:10:07 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2012/jan/mlk.html FAYETTE, Iowa (January 3, 2012) -Upper Iowa University will host a Martin Luther King Day celebration on Monday, Jan. 17. Dr. Dwight C. Watson, dean of the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa, will be guest speaker at the 3:30 p.m. event in the Student Center ballroom on the Fayette campus, with a reception to follow in the Student Center atrium. The public is invited to attend. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:31:13 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/dec/malaysia.html FAYETTE, Iowa (December 19, 2011) Upper Iowa University (UIU) has opened its new office at SEGi University College in Kota Damansara, Malaysia. UIU has provided educational programs in Malaysia since 2000, but the setting up of UIU Malaysia Office at SEGi University College at Kota Damansara, marks the physical presence of UIU in Malaysia. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:02:00 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/dec/commencement.html FAYETTE, Iowa (December 16, 2011) - The Upper Iowa University delegation recently returned to Fayette from Asia where they traveled to attend commencement ceremonies for graduates of the UIU locations in Hong Kong and Malaysia. Monica Bayer Heaton <webmaster@uiu.edu> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:42:29 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/dec/scholarship.html FAYETTE, Iowa (December 16, 2011) -- Upper Iowa University (UIU) will host a scholarship competition on Saturday, February 18, in the UIU Student Center to award several full-tuition scholarships to incoming freshmen at the Fayette campus. The scholarships are eligible for renewal for up to four years. A snow date has been set for February 25. For more information and rules, go to www.uiu.edu/excellence. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:49:02 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/dec/wellness-extravaganza.html FAYETTE, Iowa (December 14, 2011) -- Upper Iowa University invites area businesses and organizations to be part of the fourth annual UIU Wellness Extravaganza from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012, in the UIU Recreation Center, 600 Union St., Fayette. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:32:51 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/dec/bestbuy.html FAYETTE, Iowa (December 12, 2011) -- Upper Iowa University's online criminal justice and business/management degree programs have recently been independently reviewed and ranked as top Best Values for consumers in the online education sector by the editorial team at GetEducated.com. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:03:17 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/dec/blackhawk.html FAYETTE, Iowa (December 12, 2011) - Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa, and Black Hawk College, Bettendorf, Iowa, have signed an articulation agreement that will make it easier for Black Hawk students to transfer to Upper Iowa University to complete a bachelor's degree. The agreement specifically lays out courses that students can take during their two years at Black Hawk that will seamlessly transfer to meet degree requirements at UIU, which eliminates retaking courses and can reduce time spent to earn a degree. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:36:23 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/dec/gallery.html FAYETTE, Iowa (December 9, 2011) -- Frank Meuschke's "Intimate Distance" exhibit will be presented in the Upper Iowa University Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery as the first exhibit of 2012. The opening reception will be held on January 12 from 3:30 to 5 pm, which will include a lecture by the artist. The exhibit will be on display through February 17. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:14:46 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/dec/award.html FAYETTE, Iowa (December 9, 2011) - The 2011 Excellence in Concrete (EIC) Award was given to Upper Iowa University (UIU) for the concrete flooring in the UIU Student Center, one of the buildings constructed as part of Phase 1 of UIU's capital improvements made on the Fayette campus. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:04:58 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/nov/veterans-day.html Photos of UIU 2011 Veterans Day Ceremony available on Flickr Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:09:14 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/nov/condominium.html An innovative partnership between Upper Iowa University, the City of Fayette and CJ's Construction of North Liberty has added eight new contemporary-design condominium units to the Fayette housing market, with the potential of up to 12 more units to follow. The North Ridge Condominium development is located at the corner of Mechanic and Madison streets. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:12:42 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/nov/lgbt.html Troy Price, executive director of One Iowa, an advocacy group working to ensure equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Iowans, will speak at Upper Iowa University at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, in the UIU Student Center Ballroom. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:44:24 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/oct/plunkett.html Upper Iowa University will host the opening reception for Jeremy Plunkett's "Pause" exhibit from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on November 10 in the Bing-Davis Gallery in Edgar Fine Arts Hall on the UIU campus. The exhibit was completed as part of his thesis for his master of fine arts degree at Ohio University. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:26:34 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/ocm/news/2011/oct/veterans-day.html Upper Iowa University will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 11, at the UIU War Memorial. Monica Bayer Heaton <heatonm@uiu.edu> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:16:21 -0500