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Upper Iowa University Phi Beta Lambda is big winner at 2006 State leadership conference held in Cedar Falls

Fayette (March 16, 2006)— The Upper Iowa University Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) competed in the 60^th Annual Iowa PBL State Leadership Conference held March 3-4, 2006 at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This year’s state conference was special in that the alpha, or very first, chapter of PBL in the nation was held at UNI 60 years ago.

Five Upper Iowa students picked up individual awards, which included Garett Kuehl: 1^st in Business Math, 3^rd in Economic Concepts, 5^th in Accounting for Professionals; Amanda Hayward: 1^stin Word Processing, 3^rd in Business Math, 5^th in Computer Applications; Tricia Pugh: 2^nd in Computer Applications; Andy Pugh: 2^nd in Marketing Concepts; Mistie Holaday: 3^rd in Marketing Concepts.

The UIU chapter of PBL also received the following chapter awards: 1^st Place for Community Service Project (Halloween Fun Fest), written and presented by Andy and Tricia Pugh; 1^st for Local Chapter Annual Business Report, written by Andy and Tricia Pugh; 3^rd for Largest Local Chapter Membership; 4^th for Chapter of the Year; and 4^th for Event Sponsorship.

In addition, Lynn Isvik, UIU Associate Professor of Business and Division Chair, was recognized at the conference as the 2006 Outstanding Local Advisor. Professor Isvik has received this honor three times in past years (2001, 2002 and 2003).

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is a nonprofit education association for students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The PBL Division was established for postsecondary students and currently reaches over 10,000 college students nationwide. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. For more information about PBL, go to www.fbla-pbl.org.

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 U. S. centers; via Correspondence courses, and at our International centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vancouver, Canada. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of accredited, 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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Five Upper Iowa University students and their advisor picked up individual awards at the 60^th Annual Iowa PBL State Leadership Conference held March 3-4, 2006 at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (Pictured l to r): UIU senior Mistie Holaday; junior Garett Kuehl; senior Andrew Pugh; junior Amanda Hayward; senior Tricia Pugh, and UIU Associate Professor of Business/Division Chair and PBL advisor Lynn Isvik.

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