Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS)

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1 CATS Traditions Challenge
Northern Iowan 119:43, p.4
Diamond Roundtree writes about the Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) Traditions Challenge and the deadlines for the spring semester graduates; photo.
2 UNI CATS to kick off "Giving Week" with Field of Flags event
Northern Iowan 119:43, p.1
Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) is hosting "Giving Week" during the last week of March to celebrate alumni and donors who have made contributions for the bettering of UNI. One of the activities during the week will be the Field of Flags event where they place flags around campus where each flag will represent 20 donors; photo.
3 CATS hosts annual 'Love a Donor' event
Northern Iowan 119:35, p.4
The UNI Foundation and Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) is putting on the "Love a Donor" event. Students can come to one of four events throughout the week to write personalized letters to donors; photo.
4 Finding your community at UNI
Northern Iowan 119:32, p.3
Bailey Klinkhammer talks about the different organizations on campus and why students should participate and find their community during school months. She states that finding ways to get involved can help you discover your interests as well as build connections with others.
5 NISG October updates
Northern Iowan 119:23, p.2

The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) gives their list of accomplishments during October which include the Our Tomorrow Campaign Launch, homecoming celebrations, welcoming new NISG members, and more; photo.

6 Traditions Keeper Ceremony
Northern Iowan 118:53, p.4
As the semester ends, students will submit their traditions to be initiated as Tradition Keepers of UNI and recieve a medal during the Traditions Keeper Ceremony put together by Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS); photo.
7 Panther portrait: Grad Fest
Northern Iowan 118:52, p.4
A Panther Portrait of Grad Fest, hosted by Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) on Lawther Field; photos.
8 Giving back for a better future
Northern Iowan 118:47, p.1
The UNI Foundation's Giving Week campaign - "Live Purple, Give Gold" - has worked with Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) on giving opportunities; photos.
9 Panther portrait: CATS giving week
Northern Iowan 118:44, p.4
Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) hosts a variety of giving week events for alumni and students; photos.
10 Yessenia Rodriguez: Latina and proud
Northern Iowan 118:44, p.1
An article about Yessenia Rodriguez, UNI student and active member of numerous campus activities and organizations for NI Women's History Month; photo.
11 Alisanne Struck: Leading way for Asian students
Northern Iowan 118:43, p.1
Northern Iowa Study Government (NISG) student body Vice President Alisanne Struck describes her time as the first Asian American student to serve as Vice President; photo.
12 Panther Pantry hosts food drive
Northern Iowan 118:22, p.1
Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) held their first food drive in Maucker Union to stock the Panther Pantry for students; photo.
13 UNI Traditions challenge endures
Northern Iowan 118:16, p.1
The UNI Traditions challenge continues on. Students who complete 25 traditions receive a pin at graduation, those who complete 45 receive a medallion; photo.
14 Dan Levy to attend homecoming 2020.5
Northern Iowan 117:44, p.4
The week of April 5, UNI is hosting a mini homecoming week titled "Panther Park: UNI Homecoming 2020.5". This week will feature various events sponsored by UNI's Campus Activities Board (CAB) and multiple other organizations on campus and in the Cedar Valley community, including a virtual panel with Dan Levy; photos.
15 Panther Portrait: Maucker Union Live After Dark
Northern Iowan 115:32, p.5
The Student Life Team hosted "Maucker Union Live After Dark" on February 1, featuring Bring Your Own Brass (BYOB), Panther eSports, Tabletop Gaming, Sword Fighting Club, Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS), Wellness Services, and other activities; photos.
16 Panther Portrait: UNI Homecoming pep rally
Northern Iowan 114:13, p.4
Photos of the Homecoming pep rally; photo.
17 Homecoming Kick-Off & Pride Cry
Northern Iowan 114:12, p.1
UNI's Homecoming week started with the Panther Kick-Off event and Pride Cry; photo.
18 New meets old through the UNI Traditions app
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.5

The UNI Traditions challenge now has an app that can be used to keep track of events; photo.

19 Hoping for happily ever after
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.1

Homecoming week's kick-off Pride Cry event was held at Lawther Field on October 12. The week's theme is "Once Upon a Time." Pride Cry finalists included the Student Admissions Ambassadors (SAA), Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS), Noehren Hall, Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Dance Marathon and Camp Adventure. The Homecoming Court was also announced, including Molly Norman, Emily Thompson, Camryn Wrage, Alicia Hornfeck, Natalie Rork, Kantinka Kyeremateng, Jamal White, Kody Gafkjen, Archie Hardin, and Robert Orman.

20 Think you've had fun? The week's not over yet
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.7

Remaining Homecoming week events include singer Javier Colon at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), UNI Ballroom/Swing Club social, McLeod Madness, pep rally, midnight campaniling, Homecoming parade, student tailgate, volleyball game, The Hot Sardines at GBPAC, pancake breakfast, and soccer game.

21 CATS for philanthropy
Northern Iowan 111:37, p.1
Connecting Alumni to Students will be beginning their "pay it forward" campaign; photo.
22 UNI to host annual Polar Bare Run, Walk or Roll
Public Relations News Release 2014:93, p.1
UNI will host the annual Polar Bare Run, Walk or Roll, November 11, on the UNI campus. Registration is free and will be open until the day of the event.
23 Alumni aid in cost of tuition
Northern Iowan 110:47, p.1
The UNI Foundation accepts donations from alumni and friends. The donations go toward scholarships and program funding, as well as other improvements to the university; photo.
24 Panther portraits
Northern Iowan 110:23, p.5
The annual Polar Bare Run, Walk, and Roll is shown; photo.
25 Alumni bring character to UNI
Northern Iowan 110:23, p.1
UNI alumni like to stay involved at UNI. Many alumni stay in the area after they graduate. The Alumni Association, along with Connecting Students to Alumni, put on events for alumni throughout the school year; photo.
26 UNI to host seventh annual Polar Bare Run, Walk or Roll
Public Relations News Release 2013:108, p.1
UNI Alumni Association and Connecting Alumni to Students are putting on their annual Polar Bare Run, Walk or Roll event. This is a mile-long run, and students are encouraged to bring clothing to donate to the Salvation Army.
27 UNI students pump up the pep for Homecoming
Northern Iowan 110:14, p.1
The finals of the pride cry were held at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Student Admissions Ambassadors/Connecting Alumni to Students won. Dance Marathon came in second, while Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon came in third; photo.
28 Students scramble to complete challenges
Northern Iowan 110:13, p.1
As a part of Homecoming week, CATS put on a Traditions Challenge Amazing Race. Teams raced around the campus demonstrating their knowledge of UNI and taking photos for their Traditions Challenge book; photo.
29 11. Make your own history at UNI by tackling the Traditions Challenge
Northern Iowan 109:54, p.
All incoming freshman get the Traditions Challenge book. Students are encouraged to start making memories by completely the different challenges listed in the book. Students are to take pictures of the challenges; photo.
30 UNI students beating hunger one t-shirt at a time
Northern Iowan 109:31, p.6
Students, alumni, and members of the community come together to aid the Northeast Iowa Food Bank by selling "beat hunger" shirts.
31 UNI students brave the cold for Polar Bare Run
Northern Iowan 109:22, p.4
Assistant Director for the Office of Alumni Relations Connie Hansen deemed the event a success. Despite chilly temperatures and elections, the benefit brought in between 375 and 400 items.
32 Annual Polar Bare Run set for Nov. 6
Northern Iowan 109:19, p.9
UNI will host the sixth annual Polar Bare Run. Donations for the one-mile event go to the Salvation Army. Students encouraged to give back to the community.
33 UNI to host sixth annual Polar Bare Run, Walk, or Roll
Public Relations News Release 2012:116, p.1
Sixth Annual Polar Bare Run, Walk, or Roll will be hosted by UNI Alumni Association and Connecting Alumni to Students. Clothing and donations will go to Salvation Army.
34 Pep rally pumps Panthers up for Homecoming game
Northern Iowan 109:17, p.6
Cold weather forces rally into McLeod Center; Homecoming court announced; Ian Goldsmith named king, Haley Minear is queen; students perform stunts.
35 Pride Cry kicks off Homecoming
Northern Iowan 109:16, p.1
Nine teams compete; three teams selected for finals on Friday; teams must sing fight song and another song as well as dance; Homecoming Court announced; photo.
36 Connecting Alumni To Students
Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.21
CATS works with the Alumni Association to help spread school spirit; performs volunteer work in community; photo.
37 Traditions Challenge
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.
There are forty-five steps to earning a Traditions Keeper medallion and twenty five steps to earn a lapel pin. Attending concerts, athletic events, lectures, and other events on campus qualify for the awards. Photos will help you remember; photo.
38 Stewart and Anderson receive Lux Service Award
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.1
Ashley Stewart and Joel Anderson received the Lux Service Award, the highest honor bestowed on undergraduates at UNI. The award recognizes those who have outstanding records of service to the university; photo.
39 Community bares it all for Polar Bare Run, Walk or Roll
Northern Iowan 108:22, p.8
Salvation Army benefited from the fifth annual event. Thirty-four boxes of clothing were donated, thanks to the generosity of the participants; photo.
40 Polar Bare Run, Walk, or Roll to take place November 8
Public Relations News Release 2011:103, p.1
For the fifth time the UNI Alumni Association and CATS (Connecting Alumni to Students) will host the Polar Bare Run, Walk or Roll on November 8.
41 Pride Cry kicks off Homecoming
Northern Iowan 108:12, p.1
Eight student groups showcased their singing and dancing in the annual Homecoming Pride Cry contest. This year's contest was determined to be the best ever; photo.