http://www.uiu.edu/ This is the main Upper Iowa Univeristy news feed. en-us Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:29:29 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/nov09/Henk.html FAYETTE, Iowa (Nov. 6, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University will exhibit 'Words on paper' by contemporary artist Diane Henk in the Bing-Davis Gallery, Edgar Fine Arts Hall, on the Fayette campus from Nov. 12 through Dec. 15. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:29:26 -0600 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/oct09/VADay.html FAYETTE, Iowa (October 30, 2009) -- The local community is invited to attend a special Veteran's Day ceremony on the Upper Iowa University Fayette Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be held at the UIU Veteran's Memorial on Union Street across from Dorman Gymnasium. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:22:29 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/oct09/Green.html FAYETTE, Iowa (October 29, 2009) -- "Green initiatives were top priority when the initial discussions on our $75 million project ensued," said UIU President Alan G. Walker. "Going green is a smart choice for the obvious reasons--it saves natural resources and reduces the impact to the environment up front, and will provide savings in energy costs to the University well into the future." Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:01:09 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/oct09/Kirkwood.html FAYETTE, Iowa (October 19, 2009) -- On behalf of Upper Iowa University, President Alan G. Walker presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to Kirkwood Community College President Mick Starcevich for the Steve Atherton Memorial Endowed Scholarship at a special ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 15. Atherton, a natural resources professor at Kirkwood for over 25 years, passed away unexpectedly in 2008. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:52:36 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/oct09/AlumniHonors.html FAYETTE, Iowa (October 8, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University honored four of its alumni at the annual Alumni Banquet held on the Fayette campus Sept. 26 during Homecoming weekend. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:57:03 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/oct09/BestBuy.html Fayette, IA (October 6, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University's online undergraduate degree programs in Psychology, Social Science, and Business Management were ranked "Best Value in Online Education" by GetEducated.com, LLC for offering a high-quality distance education to a national audience at tuition rates well below the national average. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Tue, 6 Oct 2009 16:01:49 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/oct09/99000grant.html FAYETTE, Iowa (October 2, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University has received a $99,000 Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. UIU is one of only two organizations in Iowa to receive the funding. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:22:11 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/sep09/AEEnrollment.html FAYETTE, Iowa (September 30, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University is looking at record enrollment this year, not only on the main campus in Fayette, but also at its other campuses across Iowa and around the world. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:45:10 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/sep09/CollegeFair.html FAYETTE, IA (September 18, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University invites all area high school students and their parents to attend its annual college fair on the Fayette campus, Monday, Sept. 21st, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Rec Center. The fair is sponsored by the Iowa Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC). Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:07:18 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/sep09/Rivercleanups.html FAYETTE, Iowa (September 18, 2009) -- A popular stretch of the Turkey River from Clermont to Elgin was the target of a volunteer cleanup effort on Saturday, Sept. 12. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:48:59 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/sep09/changeme.html FAYETTE, Iowa (September 10, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University professor Dr. Kata McCarville will lead a river cleanup project on Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 8 a.m. from the Elgin campgrounds. Volunteers are asked to pre-register by contacting McCarville 563-425-5233 or by e-mail at mccarvillek@uiu.edu. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:12:41 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/sep09/MFS2010.html FAYETTE, Iowa (September 8, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University was named to the 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools as determined by G.I. Jobs magazine. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Tue, 8 Sep 2009 08:05:18 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/sep09/09Homecoming.html FAYETTE, Iowa (September 4, 2009) -- The Upper Iowa University 2009 Homecoming theme is "UIU Peacocks--Champions Forever" and will be celebrated Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Fri, 4 Sep 2009 10:38:44 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/sep09/DesM25th.html FAYETTE, Iowa (September 2, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University's Des Moines Center is 25 years old this year. To celebrate, the center is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 5-7:00 p.m., with a short presentation by UIU President Alan G. Walker at 5:45 p.m. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Wed, 2 Sep 2009 08:41:00 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/aug09/Fall2009Enrollment.html Fayette, IA (August 31, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University fall enrollment reached a near record high on the Fayette campus at 903 students, an 11% increase over 2008 and a 40% increase in the last four years. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:56:47 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/aug09/StateFair.html FAYETTE, Iowa (August 28, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University was an even bigger presence at the 2009 Iowa State Fair due to its expanded booth, registration for multiple scholarship giveaways, and the ever-popular spin the wheel to win a free UIU-themed prize. Over 50,000 fair-goers visited UIU's booth, with approximately 350 alumni signing its guest book. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:09:08 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/aug09/CLA.html FAYETTE, Iowa (August 27, 2009) -- For the third consecutive year, the Council for Aid to Education (CAE) has identified Upper Iowa University among the top 25% of colleges and universities nationally for improving students' analytic writing and problem-solving skills. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:45:44 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/aug09/8-20-09-print-show.html FAYETTE, Iowa (August 18, 2009)--The work of more than three dozen printmakers from around the world will be showcased in an exhibit opening Thursday (August 20) in the Bing-Davis Memorial Galley, Edgar Fine Arts Hall, Upper Iowa University. Pam Reinig <reinigp@uiu.edu> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:28:37 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/aug09/08-18-09-governor.html FAYETTE, Iowa (August 18, 2009) - Iowa governor Chet Culver will speak Tuesday (August 25) when Upper Iowa University celebrates the ceremonial groundbreaking of a $75 million construction project on its Fayette campus. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:14:59 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/jul09/UIBD2009.html FAYETTE, IA (July 30, 2009) -- Members of the Upper Iowa Business Development (UIBD) Grant Advisory Committee presented a check for $40,000 to Steve and Pam Rogers of Sumner on Wed., July 29. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:46:02 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/jul09/TPWrapup.html FAYETTE, IA (July 29, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University ended its fifth consecutive year of participation in a statewide bike ride by breaking its fund-raising goal--twice. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:15:40 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/jul09/Ragbrai.html FAYETTE, IA (July 17, 2009) -- For the fifth consecutive year, Upper Iowa University's Team Peacock will ride RAGBRAI for student scholarships. The team increased its fundraising goal by $10,000 to $115,000, after reaching the original target before even leaving campus. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:17:54 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/jul09/7-03-09-Milwaukee.html The Upper Iowa University-Milwaukee Center is expanding its scheduling, beginning in August, to now offer daytime classes in addition to its current evening and weekend program. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:16:58 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/jul09/Moth.html FAYETTE, IOWA (July 1, 2009) -This Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) was photographed on the wall of Upper Iowa University's Andres Center for Business and Education building on its Fayette campus. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:27:47 -0500 http://www.uiu.edu/general/news/jun09/PBLNatl.html FAYETTE, Iowa (June 30, 2009)--Members of the Upper Iowa University Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) chapter earned several top awards at the National Leadership Conference held in Anaheim, CA, June 20-23. Students earned the opportunity to attend the national conference by placing in competitive events at the state level. Sheila Miller <millers@uiu.edu> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:18:11 -0500