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| Facebook: UNI professors you loved | Excerpts from Facebook comments about favorite faculty members; photo. |
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| The UNI traditions challenge | Alumni Association publishes a booklet that describes over fifty UNI traditions; photo. |
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| Homecoming 2012 | Brief schedule of Homecoming events. |
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| UNI's TAPP fashion show struts into its 20th year | Annual fashion show highlights work of current students and alumni; photo. |
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| Rally in the valley hits $500,000+ overall | Annual event raises $147,000 in 2012 for athletic scholarships; photo. |
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| In a New York nano; alumna finds success on the cutting edge of semiconductor research | Jenah Harris-Jones talks about the ways in which her education at UNI have fostered her success in semiconductor research; photo. |
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| Sir, yes, sir | A look at the work of the US Army Reserve Officer Training Corps on campus; began in 1986; Lieutenant Colonel Roadcap is now in command; ranked second of 76 schools in its brigade; photo. |
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| A front row seat to the Arctic Winter Games | Professor Sam Lankford and his students have assisted in the measuring of success at the Arctic Winter Games since 1993; photo. |
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| UNI softball; on the rise | Softball team won Missouri Valley championship in 2012 with 21-4 league record; Coach Jacobs has done a remarkable job in turning the program around; photo. |
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| UNI; I am living the legacy! | Seven members of the Stout family have attended UNI over the past eighty-seven years; photo. |
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| Celebrating 50 years of excellence in music education at Russell Hall | 2012 is the fiftieth anniversary of Russell Hall; recently underwent a major renovation program; photo. |
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| Honor your collegiate experience with UNI's class ring | Urges students and alumni to purchase and wear the UNI class ring; photo. | |
| Connecting Alumni To Students | CATS works with the Alumni Association to help spread school spirit; performs volunteer work in community; photo. |
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| Northern Iowa Energy Corps illuminates energy issues | Group promotes energy education and energy efficiency; photo. |
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| Living alone vs. living lonely | Endowed professorial chair in gerontology supports study on campus; photo. |
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| Elizabeth (Wade) Carlin | Elizabeth Carlin retired from teaching in May, 2011. | |
| Joyce (Riebhoff) Rath | Joyce Rath is retired and her husband Rich has retired as well. | |
| Patsy (Hollingsworth) Larson | Patsy Larson retired and has been married for 50 years. | |
| Monte McCunniff | Monte McCunniff will celebrate his 50th anniversary of operating his own agency in Cedar Falls. | |
| Gary Stokes | Gary Stokes published a book, "Poise: A Warrior's Guide." | |
| Steve Holbrook | Steve Holbrook retired and is spending time traveling. | |
| Bill Bonnstetter | Bill Bonnstetter is owner and chairman of the board at Target Training International Performance Systems, Ltd. | |
| Joanne (Nelson) Lane | Joanne Lane was appointed to the Early Childhood Iowa Board. | |
| UNI alumna sworn in as first U. S. woman ambassador to India | Nancy Powell assumed duties as ambassador; brief summary of her career; photo. |
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| Dawn (Dierks) Luna | Dawn Luna was promoted to corporate field trainer for Amgen, Inc. | |
| Donald Snyder | Donald Snyder retired and moved to Springfield, MO. | |
| Laurie (Albert) Albert Conner | Laurie Albert Conner is CEO of Mercy West-Lakes in West Des Moines. | |
| Shellie Pfohl | Shellie Pfohl received the William G. Anderson Award from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. | |
| Patricia Niles | Patricia Niles was appointed vice president for academic affairs at North Georgia College and State University. | |
| Carl Boyd | Carl Boyd is a lawyer with Starks & Boyd. | |
| Lora (Wypich) Kander | Lora Kander celebrated 10 years in business as Katch-A-Kup Coffee Shop. | |
| Michael Ammann | Michael Ammann is director of sales for ElDorando National California Thor Industries Commercial Business Division. | |
| Russ Minick | Russ Minick joined Generac as executive vice president of residential products. | |
| Brian Moore | Brian Moore is an occupational health and safety specialist for Platte River Power Authority. | |
| Merlin Nuss | Merlin Nuss is VP change manager for Bank of America. | |
| Patricia (Mineart) Leistikow | Patricia Leistikow is CFO at Itasca Community College Northeast Higher Education District. | |
| Richard Admire | Richard Admire was inducted into the Iowa High School Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. | |
| Howard Lyon | Howard Lyon ran for the Republican nomination of the Iowa House of Representatives District 59. | |
| Steven Fink | Steven Fink was promoted to assistant athletics director at the University of South Carolina. | |
| Del Shepard | Del Shepard is now the director of Kaplan University. | |
| Jennifer (Brooks) Hope | Jennifer Hope is a freelance copy editor. | |
| Jeffery Tower | Jeffery Tower was inducted into the California Jazz Hall of Fame. | |
| Roger Judas and Jean (Rodman) Judas | Roger and Jean Judas will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. | |
| Pat (Joachim) Kitzman | Pat Kitzman is the director of career services as Central College in Pella. | |
| Gary Andersen | Gary Andersen welcomed his fifth grandchild. | |
| Garry Teigland | Garry Teigland shares memories about Professor Emeritus Dr. Dixon Riggs. | |
| Connie (Sander) Peters | Connie Peters retired from Waterloo schools after 34 years in education. | |
| Julie (Conklin) Rokes | Julie and Michael Rokes are both retired and looking forward to traveling. | |
| Brent Muirhead | Brent Muirhead published a new book, "Wisdom: Making Good Choices With Imperfect Knowledge." | |
| Jerry Jensen | Jerry Jensen retired from his position as vice president of commercial real estate at US Bank in Des Moines. | |
| Roger Van Zee | Roger Van Zee is a corporate real estate professional with Alliant Energy Corporation. | |
| Mireya Bernal-Greco | Mireya Bernal-Greco and Dennis Wenthold are currently running a business in Panama called Cabans Potosi. | |
| Lyle Luckow | Lyle Luckow continues to be an investigator/legal administrator for the Whitefield & Eddy law firm. | |
| Michael Peitz | Michael Peitz retired as executive director of the Educational Theatre Association and the International Thespian Society in Cincinnati, OH. | |
| Robert Eilenfeldt | Robert Eilenfeldt retired after nearly 40 years in the mattress industry. | |
| Sheri Greenawald | Sheri Greenawald is director of the Opera Center at the San Francisco Opera. | |
| James Lentzkow | James Lentzkow teaches fledgling fighter pilots academics and trains as a contractor. |
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| Anne (Lies) Britson | Anne Britson is a strategic research specialist for Veridian Credit Union. | |
| Paul Olson | Paul Olson is associate professor of sociology at Briar Cliff University. | |
| Scott Sernett | Scott Sernett is a wealth management adviser at Northwestern Mutual and Sernett & Associates. | |
| John Soukup | John Soukup has created painting and other artwork for Cartoon Network, Lucas Arts and the Topps Company. | |
| Jeffrey Weekley | Jeffery Weekley was recognized for 15 years of dedicated service at the Naval Postgraduate School. | |
| Kelly (Stone) Larson | Kelly Larson was named one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's Women to Watch in May 2012. |
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| William Stratman | William Stratman is vice president of project management at Midland Communications in Davenport. | |
| Sha Appenzeller | Sha Appenzeller is with the Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale. | |
| Tony Briggs | Tony Briggs is director of underground solutions at Vermeer Manufacturing. | |
| Phillip Luebke | Phillip Luebke is employed as a development communications officer with the Montana State University Foundation. | |
| Vicki (Winter) Novak | Vicki Novak accepted a position as a family practice physician assistant with Gundersen Clinic. | |
| Tina (Jepsen) Pritchett | Tina Pritchett is a mail document management supervisor for EquiTrust Life Insurance company. | |
| Chris Denison | Chris Denison received the Horace Moody Award for outstanding commitment to student development at the 2012 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference. | |
| Jim Reidy | Jim Reidy is a software technical trainer for CBE Group. | |
| Dan Callahan | Dan Callahan is president of the Cedar Rapids Budget Car & Truck Rental. | |
| Stephanie (Bell) Eckhardt | Stephanie Eckhardt is serving on the UNI Parent Association Board. | |
| Michael Lockert | Michael Lockert has been with Automatic Data Processing, Inc. for over 12 years. | |
| Kathleen Fowle | Kathleen Fowle released her fifth full album entitled, "Coming Home." | |
| Margi (Toillion) Steffensmeier | Margi Steffensmeier retired from the U.S. Army after serving more than twenty years. | |
| Richard Thomas | Richard Thomas was appointed chairman of the board of Lakeshore Community Credit Union. | |
| Steve Neighbors | Steve Neighbors started a new frozen yogurt and custard business called Yogurt Beach. | |
| Joyce (Kuhn) Pingel | Joyce Pingel is the VP-Information Technology at Kum & Go headquarters. | |
| Kristy (Carpenter) Samuelson | Kristy Samuelson teaches second grade at Prairie Valley Elementary. | |
| Kimberly (Lex) Hermsen | Kimberly Hermsen was named a Distinguished Principal by the National Catholic Education Association. | |
| David LeCompte | David LeCompte is President and CEO of Short's Travel Management. | |
| Terry Buenzow | Terry Buenzow managed the Winneshiek County recycling program for 12 years. | |
| Mauceri moves to NY | Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Philip Mauceri takes position as provost and vice president of academic affairs at SUNY New Paltz; Brenda Bass will serve as interim dean; photo. | |
| Reliving the 60s | Dave and Jean Montgomery hosted a Tau Kappa Epsilon reunion; photo. |
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| Angela (Johnson) Gloyd | Angela and Matthew Gloyd have a song named Colton born in January. | |
| Benedict Thoma | Benedict Thoma died on October 10, 2011. | |
| William Werning | William Werning died on August 7, 2011. | |
| Dorothy (Stuve) Fennen | Dorothy Fennen died on October 28, 2011. | |
| Lynn (Piper) Fortun | Lynn Fortun died on March 1, 2012. | |
| Carl Burrell | Carl Burrell died on December 6, 1998. | |
| Dorothy (McLeod) Tubbs | Dorothy Tubbs died on March 2, 2011. | |
| August Ebel | August Ebel died on March 24, 2010. | |
| Ethel (Ebel) Scott | Ethel Scott died on November 22, 2010. |
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| Ross Reed | Ross Reed is an account executive with Perceptive Software in Kansas City. | |
| Jessi (Kleitsch) Block | Jessi Block is a marketing specialist for CBE Group. | |
| Steven Ertl | Steven Ertl is a sales representative for Medtronic Spine & Biologics. | |
| Cory Henke | Cory Henke is a territory sales manager for Coloplast. | |
| Kayleen (Popp) Homewood | Kayleen Homewood is a product specialist at Viking Pump, Inc. | |
| Joshua Whalen | Joshua Whalen is a sales representative for Stryker Instruments. | |
| Valerie (Noll) Huss | Valerie Huss was promoted to category development manager for The Hershey Company. | |
| Jason Henninger | Jason Henninger is a regional account manager for Infinity Consulting Solutions. | |
| Beau Jorgensen | Beau Jorgensen is in his eighth year as an agent for Farm Bureau Financial Services. | |
| Joshua Nuss | Joshua Nuss was promoted to executive director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Cedar Rapids. | |
| Janda (Campbell) Brittain | Janda Brittain accepted a position with Strayer University as a business office manager. | |
| Blake Colwell | Blake Colwell is the manager of Bill Colwell Ford on Hudson. | |
| Melissa (Sampson) Hess | Melissa Hess is a kindergarten teacher at Maquoketa Valley. | |
| Sarah Julius | Sarah Julius is an executive recruiter for Julius & Co., LLC. | |
| Marcus Pitts | Marcus Pitts was promoted to senior vice president at NIA Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial. | |
| Carissa Gappa | Carissa Gappa is a business analyst for Telvent DIN. | |
| Steven Hanson | Steven Hanson is a marketing and business development manager for Northwest Iowa Telephone Company. | |
| Philip Hess | Philip Hess is a sixth grade math and social studies teacher at West Delaware in Manchester. | |
| Jill (Hathaway) Wheeler | Jill Wheeler published a novel for young adults, "SLIDE". | |
| Alicia Amling | Alicia Amling is a corporate communication specialist for Cappella University. | |
| Rick Bruess | Rick Bruess is regional vice president of Iowa Hospice in Des Moines. | |
| Jennifer Dusanek | Jennifer Dusanek is a senior informatics analyst with Pioneer Hi-Bred International in Johnston. | |
| Stephanie (Roehlk) Emmons | Stephanie Emmons is a marketing manager for CraftMaster Manufacturing, Inc. | |
| Meggan (Daniels) Johnson | Meggan Johnson is the director of Wittenbach/ Wege Agriscience and Environmental Education Center. | |
| Rollie Fors | Rollie Fors is vice president for Colliers in their Kansas City office. | |
| Marc Reifenrath | Marc Reifenrath is a partner at Spinutech in Cedar Falls. | |
| John Aronowitz | John Aronowitz is working for the ISU Foundation fundraising from the College of Engineering. | |
| Boyd to be Chicago judge | Carl Boyd will serve as sub-circuit judge in Cook County, Illinois; photo. | |
| Pfohl receives national Anderson Award | Shellie Y. Pfohl receives William G. Anderson Award; now serving as executive director of President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition; photo. |
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| Jared Schmit | Jared Schmit was recently promoted to mortgage loan officer for Farmers State Bank. | |
| Blaire Thorson | Blaire Thorson is a product specialist and marketing specialist for Hy-Vee. | |
| Andy Becker | Andy Becker is a superintendent at HIGH Companies. | |
| Jacob Brunscheon | Jacob Brunscheon is the internal operations manager for Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer & Shock City Cellular in Waterloo. | |
| Zach Everman | Zach Everman is an editor/producer for OnMedia. | |
| Stacy Lorenz | Stacy Lorenz is a client development coordinator with BNIM Architects. | |
| Alexandria (Edelman) Merk | Alexandria Merk is a project coordinator at Signify Apparel & Merchandise. | |
| Elizabeth Hackbarth | Elizabeth Hackbarth is in community relations for the American Cancer Society. | |
| Michael Kasperbauer | Michael Kasperbauer is the owner of Kasperbauer Cleaners, Inc. | |
| Matt Sieren | Matt Sieren is the administrative services manager for Iowa Public Radio in Des Moines. | |
| Chad Stubbs | Chad Stubbs is the marketing director/business manager for Space Dog Books, Inc. | |
| Curt VanOrder | Curt VanOrder is an account manager with Aerotek Professional Services. | |
| Dustin O'Leary | Dustin O'Leary is a marketing campaign specialist for Direct Alliance. | |
| Aubrey Seltrecht | Aubrey Seltrecht is a business development manager for Modis in Des Moines. | |
| Troy Vogel | Troy Vogel is a development officer for Iowa Public Radio. | |
| Mark Wagenaar | Mark Wagenaar received the 2012 Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry for his collection, "Voodoo Inverso". | |
| Danielle Dilger | Danielle Dilger is a territory sales representative with Forest Pharmaceuticals. | |
| Sarah (Shonka) Henke | Sarah Henke is an account executive for Medix IT. | |
| Micah James | Micah James is a 2013 MBA candidate at the University of Iowa. | |
| Tara King | Tara King works for Allstate Benefits. | |
| Victoria (Crouse) List | Victoria List works at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. | |
| Jeremy Musil | Jeremy Musil is a service sales representative for KONE Elevator in Des Moines. | |
| Matthew Bernard | Matthew Bernard is an account executive at Techniserve in the greater Omaha area. | |
| Adam Christoffersen | Adam Christoffersen is a district sales manager for Winnebago Industries. | |
| Lauren (Leavell) Ekland | Lauren Ekland is a retail sales representative for The Hershey Company. | |
| Wellness and recreation alumni gather in Florida | Christopher Denison organizes gathering at professional intramural meeting in Tampa; photo. |
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| Michael McAnally | Michael McAnally is an advertising specialist for Resolution Media. |