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UIU Students Hold Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break Trip

Fayette (January 17, 2006)—Upper Iowa University students will host a Chili Supper/Cinnamon Roll fundraiser on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Fayette from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to help defray travel costs for this year’s Habitat for Humanity Spring Break trip to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

For the past seven years, Upper Iowa has been involved in the Collegiate Challenge Alternative Spring Break program and only UIU students who have been actively involved in community service throughout the academic year are allowed to attend. The cost of the trip is $1,000 per student, which they will pay out of their own pocket.

While in Hawaii , students will meet up with other participating colleges to build houses for Habitat for Humanity and stay with host families. During last year’s trip to Charleston , South Carolina , UIU students worked on numerous homes along side of students from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Virginia .

“Next year we definitely plan to go to New Orleans ,” said Daryl Grove, UIU Director of Student Activities. “It was actually on my list of places to go even before the Hurricane Katrina disaster.” Grove is an active promoter of giving students a productive and safe alternative from what are typical college spring break activities that involve partying and drinking.

The public is invited to attend. The cost of the meal is $5.00 per person and tickets can be purchased at the door.

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private university providing educational excellence and leadership development to approximately 6,000 students – both nationally and internationally -- at our traditional campus in picturesque Fayette , Iowa ; through our various Online degree programs; at our Extended University locations; via Correspondence, and at our International centers in Hong King, Singapore , Malaysia , and Vancouver , Canada . Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of quality education, and is also proud of its diverse range of student populations, and progressive flexible options for traditional and non-traditional students of all ages. To learn more about Upper Iowa University , its degree programs, locations, and renowned scholars, please visit us at www.uiu.edu.

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Upper Iowa University
Public Relations
Sheila Miller, Director
563-425-5326
millers@uiu.edu

Upper Iowa University
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P.O. Box 1859
Fayette, IA 52142-1859