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1 Celebrating 20 years of high fashion Student modeling extraordinary clothing; photo.
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2 Facebook: UNI professors you loved Excerpts from Facebook comments about favorite faculty members; photo.
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3 The UNI traditions challenge Alumni Association publishes a booklet that describes over fifty UNI traditions; photo.
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4 Homecoming 2012 Brief schedule of Homecoming events.
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5 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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6 Rally in the valley hits $500,000+ overall Annual event raises $147,000 in 2012 for athletic scholarships; photo.
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7 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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8 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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9 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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10 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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11 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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12 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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13 Connecting Alumni To Students CATS works with the Alumni Association to help spread school spirit; performs volunteer work in community; photo.
14 Honor your collegiate experience with UNI's class ring Urges students and alumni to purchase and wear the UNI class ring; photo.
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15 Northern Iowa Energy Corps illuminates energy issues Group promotes energy education and energy efficiency; photo.
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16 Living alone vs. living lonely Endowed professorial chair in gerontology supports study on campus; photo.
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17 Bill Bonnstetter Bill Bonnstetter is owner and chairman of the board at Target Training International Performance Systems, Ltd.
18 Elizabeth (Wade) Carlin Elizabeth Carlin retired from teaching in May, 2011.
19 Gary Stokes Gary Stokes published a book, "Poise: A Warrior's Guide."
20 Joanne (Nelson) Lane Joanne Lane was appointed to the Early Childhood Iowa Board.
21 Joyce (Riebhoff) Rath Joyce Rath is retired and her husband Rich has retired as well.
22 Monte McCunniff Monte McCunniff will celebrate his 50th anniversary of operating his own agency in Cedar Falls.
23 Patsy (Hollingsworth) Larson Patsy Larson retired and has been married for 50 years.
24 Steve Holbrook Steve Holbrook retired and is spending time traveling.
25 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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26 Brent Muirhead Brent Muirhead published a new book, "Wisdom: Making Good Choices With Imperfect Knowledge."
27 Brian Moore Brian Moore is an occupational health and safety specialist for Platte River Power Authority.
28 Carl Boyd Carl Boyd is a lawyer with Starks & Boyd.
29 Connie (Sander) Peters Connie Peters retired from Waterloo schools after 34 years in education.
30 Dawn (Dierks) Luna Dawn Luna was promoted to corporate field trainer for Amgen, Inc.
31 Del Shepard Del Shepard is now the director of Kaplan University.
32 Donald Snyder Donald Snyder retired and moved to Springfield, MO.
33 Garry Teigland Garry Teigland shares memories about Professor Emeritus Dr. Dixon Riggs.
34 Gary Andersen Gary Andersen welcomed his fifth grandchild.
35 Howard Lyon Howard Lyon ran for the Republican nomination of the Iowa House of Representatives District 59.
36 James Lentzkow James Lentzkow teaches fledgling fighter pilots academics and trains as a contractor.
37 Jeffery Tower Jeffery Tower was inducted into the California Jazz Hall of Fame.
38 Jennifer (Brooks) Hope Jennifer Hope is a freelance copy editor.
39 Jerry Jensen Jerry Jensen retired from his position as vice president of commercial real estate at US Bank in Des Moines.
40 Julie (Conklin) Rokes Julie and Michael Rokes are both retired and looking forward to traveling.
41 Laurie (Albert) Albert Conner Laurie Albert Conner is CEO of Mercy West-Lakes in West Des Moines.
42 Lora (Wypich) Kander Lora Kander celebrated 10 years in business as Katch-A-Kup Coffee Shop.
43 Lyle Luckow Lyle Luckow continues to be an investigator/legal administrator for the Whitefield & Eddy law firm.
44 Merlin Nuss Merlin Nuss is VP change manager for Bank of America.
45 Michael Ammann Michael Ammann is director of sales for ElDorando National California Thor Industries Commercial Business Division.
46 Michael Peitz Michael Peitz retired as executive director of the Educational Theatre Association and the International Thespian Society in Cincinnati, OH.
47 Mireya Bernal-Greco Mireya Bernal-Greco and Dennis Wenthold are currently running a business in Panama called Cabans Potosi.
48 Pat (Joachim) Kitzman Pat Kitzman is the director of career services as Central College in Pella.
49 Patricia (Mineart) Leistikow Patricia Leistikow is CFO at Itasca Community College Northeast Higher Education District.
50 Patricia Niles Patricia Niles was appointed vice president for academic affairs at North Georgia College and State University.
51 Richard Admire Richard Admire was inducted into the Iowa High School Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.
52 Robert Eilenfeldt Robert Eilenfeldt retired after nearly 40 years in the mattress industry.
53 Roger Judas and Jean (Rodman) Judas Roger and Jean Judas will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.
54 Roger Van Zee Roger Van Zee is a corporate real estate professional with Alliant Energy Corporation.
55 Russ Minick Russ Minick joined Generac as executive vice president of residential products.
56 Shellie Pfohl Shellie Pfohl received the William G. Anderson Award from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
57 Sheri Greenawald Sheri Greenawald is director of the Opera Center at the San Francisco Opera.
58 Steven Fink Steven Fink was promoted to assistant athletics director at the University of South Carolina.
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59 Angela (Johnson) Gloyd Angela Gloyd is in sales for Glaxo Smith Kline, Vaccine Division.
60 Anne (Lies) Britson Anne Britson is a strategic research specialist for Veridian Credit Union.
61 Chris Denison Chris Denison received the Horace Moody Award for outstanding commitment to student development at the 2012 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference.
62 Dan Callahan Dan Callahan is president of the Cedar Rapids Budget Car & Truck Rental.
63 David LeCompte David LeCompte is President and CEO of Short's Travel Management.
64 Jeffrey Weekley Jeffery Weekley was recognized for 15 years of dedicated service at the Naval Postgraduate School.
65 Jim Reidy Jim Reidy is a software technical trainer for CBE Group.
66 John Soukup John Soukup has created painting and other artwork for Cartoon Network, Lucas Arts and the Topps Company.
67 Joyce (Kuhn) Pingel Joyce Pingel is the VP-Information Technology at Kum & Go headquarters.
68 Kathleen Fowle Kathleen Fowle released her fifth full album entitled, "Coming Home."
69 Kelly (Stone) Larson Kelly Larson was named one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's Women to Watch in May 2012.
70 Kimberly (Lex) Hermsen Kimberly Hermsen was named a Distinguished Principal by the National Catholic Education Association.
71 Kristy (Carpenter) Samuelson Kristy Samuelson teaches second grade at Prairie Valley Elementary.
72 Margi (Toillion) Steffensmeier Margi Steffensmeier retired from the U.S. Army after serving more than twenty years.
73 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.
74 Michael Lockert Michael Lockert has been with Automatic Data Processing, Inc. for over 12 years.
75 Paul Olson Paul Olson is associate professor of sociology at Briar Cliff University.
76 Phillip Luebke Phillip Luebke is employed as a development communications officer with the Montana State University Foundation.
77 Reliving the 60s Dave and Jean Montgomery hosted a Tau Kappa Epsilon reunion; photo.
78 Richard Thomas Richard Thomas was appointed chairman of the board of Lakeshore Community Credit Union.
79 Scott Sernett Scott Sernett is a wealth management adviser at Northwestern Mutual and Sernett & Associates.
80 Sha Appenzeller Sha Appenzeller is with the Grammy Award-winning Phoenix Chorale.
81 Stephanie (Bell) Eckhardt Stephanie Eckhardt is serving on the UNI Parent Association Board.
82 Steve Neighbors Steve Neighbors started a new frozen yogurt and custard business called Yogurt Beach.
83 Terry Buenzow Terry Buenzow managed the Winneshiek County recycling program for 12 years.
84 Tina (Jepsen) Pritchett Tina Pritchett is a mail document management supervisor for EquiTrust Life Insurance company.
85 Tony Briggs Tony Briggs is director of underground solutions at Vermeer Manufacturing.
86 Vicki (Winter) Novak Vicki Novak accepted a position as a family practice physician assistant with Gundersen Clinic.
87 William Stratman William Stratman is vice president of project management at Midland Communications in Davenport.
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88 Alicia Amling Alicia Amling is a corporate communication specialist for Cappella University.
89 Beau Jorgensen Beau Jorgensen is in his eighth year as an agent for Farm Bureau Financial Services.
90 Blake Colwell Blake Colwell is the manager of Bill Colwell Ford on Hudson.
91 Boyd to be Chicago judge Carl Boyd will serve as sub-circuit judge in Cook County, Illinois; photo.
92 Carissa Gappa Carissa Gappa is a business analyst for Telvent DIN.
93 Cory Henke Cory Henke is a territory sales manager for Coloplast.
94 Janda (Campbell) Brittain Janda Brittain accepted a position with Strayer University as a business office manager.
95 Jason Henninger Jason Henninger is a regional account manager for Infinity Consulting Solutions.
96 Jennifer Dusanek Jennifer Dusanek is a senior informatics analyst with Pioneer Hi-Bred International in Johnston.
97 Jessi (Kleitsch) Block Jessi Block is a marketing specialist for CBE Group.
98 Jill (Hathaway) Wheeler Jill Wheeler published a novel for young adults, "SLIDE".
99 John Aronowitz John Aronowitz is working for the ISU Foundation fundraising from the College of Engineering.
100 Joshua Nuss Joshua Nuss was promoted to executive director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Cedar Rapids.
101 Joshua Whalen Joshua Whalen is a sales representative for Stryker Instruments.
102 Kayleen (Popp) Homewood Kayleen Homewood is a product specialist at Viking Pump, Inc.
103 Marc Reifenrath Marc Reifenrath is a partner at Spinutech in Cedar Falls.
104 Marcus Pitts Marcus Pitts was promoted to senior vice president at NIA Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial.
105 Meggan (Daniels) Johnson Meggan Johnson is the director of Wittenbach/ Wege Agriscience and Environmental Education Center.
106 Melissa (Sampson) Hess Melissa Hess is a kindergarten teacher at Maquoketa Valley.
107 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.
108 Philip Hess Philip Hess is a sixth grade math and social studies teacher at West Delaware in Manchester.
109 Rick Bruess Rick Bruess is regional vice president of Iowa Hospice in Des Moines.
110 Rollie Fors Rollie Fors is vice president for Colliers in their Kansas City office.
111 Ross Reed Ross Reed is an account executive with Perceptive Software in Kansas City.
112 Sarah Julius Sarah Julius is an executive recruiter for Julius & Co., LLC.
113 Stephanie (Roehlk) Emmons
Roehlk--Stephanie 		Stephanie Emmons is a marketing manager for CraftMaster Manufacturing, Inc.
114 Steven Ertl Steven Ertl is a sales representative for Medtronic Spine & Biologics.
115 Steven Hanson Steven Hanson is a marketing and business development manager for Northwest Iowa Telephone Company.
116 Valerie (Noll) Huss Valerie Huss was promoted to category development manager for The Hershey Company.
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117 Adam Christoffersen Adam Christoffersen is a district sales manager for Winnebago Industries.
118 Alexandria (Edelman) Merk Alexandria Merk is a project coordinator at Signify Apparel & Merchandise.
119 Andy Becker Andy Becker is a superintendent at HIGH Companies.
120 Aubrey Seltrecht Aubrey Seltrecht is a business development manager for Modis in Des Moines.
121 Blaire Thorson Blaire Thorson is a product specialist and marketing specialist for Hy-Vee.
122 Chad Stubbs Chad Stubbs is the marketing director/business manager for Space Dog Books, Inc.
123 Curt VanOrder Curt VanOrder is an account manager with Aerotek Professional Services.
124 Danielle Dilger Danielle Dilger is a territory sales representative with Forest Pharmaceuticals.
125 Dustin O'Leary Dustin O'Leary is a marketing campaign specialist for Direct Alliance.
126 Elizabeth Hackbarth Elizabeth Hackbarth is in community relations for the American Cancer Society.
127 Jacob Brunscheon Jacob Brunscheon is the internal operations manager for Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer & Shock City Cellular in Waterloo.
128 Jared Schmit Jared Schmit was recently promoted to mortgage loan officer for Farmers State Bank.
129 Jeremy Musil Jeremy Musil is a service sales representative for KONE Elevator in Des Moines.
130 Lauren (Leavell) Ekland Lauren Ekland is a retail sales representative for The Hershey Company.
131 Mark Wagenaar Mark Wagenaar received the 2012 Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry for his collection, "Voodoo Inverso".
132 Matt Sieren Matt Sieren is the administrative services manager for Iowa Public Radio in Des Moines.
133 Matthew Bernard Matthew Bernard is an account executive at Techniserve in the greater Omaha area.
134 Micah James Micah James is a 2013 MBA candidate at the University of Iowa.
135 Michael Kasperbauer Michael Kasperbauer is the owner of Kasperbauer Cleaners, Inc.
136 Michael McAnally Michael McAnally is an advertising specialist for Resolution Media.
137 Sarah (Shonka) Henke Sarah Henke is an account executive for Medix IT.
138 Stacy Lorenz Stacy Lorenz is a client development coordinator with BNIM Architects.
139 Tara King Tara King works for Allstate Benefits.
140 Troy Vogel Troy Vogel is a development officer for Iowa Public Radio.
141 Victoria (Crouse) List Victoria List works at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
142 Wellness and recreation alumni gather in Florida Christopher Denison organizes gathering at professional intramural meeting in Tampa; photo.
143 Zach Everman Zach Everman is an editor/producer for OnMedia.
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144 Alaina (Shoopman) Small Alaina and Adam Small have a son named Landon that was born in October.
145 Andrew Freeman Andrew and Amanda Freeman have a daughter named Emilia born in April.
146 Angela (Johnson) Gloyd Angela and Matthew Gloyd have a song named Colton born in January.
147 Ann (Menzner) Kiesling Ann and Matthew Kiesling have a daughter named Madeleine born in December.
148 August Ebel August Ebel died on March 24, 2010.
149 Beau Jorgensen and Ashley (Henrichs) Jorgensen Beau and Ashley Jorgensen have a son named Cruz born in October.
150 Ben White Ben White works for West Bank as a coin vault teller.
151 Benedict Thoma Benedict Thoma died on October 10, 2011.
152 Betty Burley Betty Burley died on March 15, 2012.
153 Britt (Moffatt) Boerigter Britt Boerigter have a daughter named Abigail born in September.
154 Carl Burrell Carl Burrell died on December 6, 1998.
155 Chris Le Valley Chris Le Valley is an editor and producer with ME & V.
156 Collin Forst Collin Forst is a risk management consultant with Holmes Murphy & Associates.
157 Cory Henke and Sarah (Shonka) Henke Cory and Sarah Henke got married on February 4, 2012.
158 Courtney Althoff Courtney Althoff started working for Cuneo Advertising as their search engine marketing specialist.
159 Dorothy (McLeod) Tubbs Dorothy Tubbs died on March 2, 2011.
160 Dorothy (Stuve) Fennen Dorothy Fennen died on October 28, 2011.
161 Drew Kahler Drew Kahler works at K-Rizon-Shock City Cellular in Waterloo.
162 Emily (Pedersen) McGregor Emily and Stephen McGregor have a son named Maddock James born in May.
163 Emily Prinsen Emily Prinsen is associate account manager for Lockton Companies.
164 Ethel (Ebel) Scott Ethel Scott died on November 22, 2010.
165 Evan Hutcheson Evan Hutcheson is an editor and producer for OnMedia.
166 Garrett Wirtz Garrett Wirtz is a marketing representative for Federated insurance in Des Moines.
167 Geoffrey Juza and Molly (Steffen) Juza Geoffrey and Molly Juza have a son named Daniel born in February.
168 Glenn Boysen Glen Boysen died March 4, 2012.
169 Gregory Haines Gregory Haines is graduated with his Master of Arts in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University.
170 Heidi (Chelesvig) Hudson Heidi Hudson has a son named Jake born in May.
171 Jaqueline Colvin Jaqueline Colvin is a marketing coordinator at the Grout Museum District.
172 Jean (Ray) Laury Jean Laury died on March 2, 2011.
173 Justin Noethe Justin Noethe is a sales representative with Goetze Dental.
174 Kassie (Nelson) McChurch and Kendle McChurch Kassie and Kendle McChurch welcomed their first child.
175 Laura Bohlke Laura Bohlke is a leadership development associate at Garner Printing in Des Moines.
176 Lauren (Leavell) Ekland Lauren and Thomas Ekland have a daughter named Elle born in November.
177 Loran Mohr Loran Mohr died on September 17, 2011.
178 Luke Hillyer Luke Hillyer is an account executive with Ricoh/IKON Office Solutions.
179 Luke Steimel Luke Steimel is an investment operations specialist with Principal Global Investors.
180 Lynn (Piper) Fortun Lynn Fortun died on March 1, 2012.
181 Megan Horn Megan Horn is a junior copywriter with ME&V Advertising and Consulting.
182 Meggan (Daniels) Johnson Meggan and Gary Johnson have a daughter Linden born in November.
183 Minnie (Berg) Betle Minnie Betle died on February 10, 2012.
184 Pernell Cezar Pernell Cezar is a senior business analyst for Target Corporate.
185 Philip Hess Philip and Melissa Hess have a son named Ian born in February.
186 Stephanie (Johnson) Dowden Stephanie and Patrick Dowden have a son named Connor born in February.
187 Wiedow elected president-elect of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Short biographical sketch of Gale Wiedow; photo.
188 William Werning William Werning died on August 7, 2011.