Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC)
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| 301 | Sand mandala to be created in lobby of UNI's Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Public Relations News Release 2008:438, p.1 |
An unusual, spiritual work of art, a sand mandala created from colored sand applied grain by grain, will take shape.Visible for centuries only in Buddhist monasteries, the Dalai Lama allowed them to be open to the public in 1988. | |
| 302 | UNI to host Second Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium Public Relations News Release 2008:429, p.1 |
Sixty graduate students will showcase their research, scholarships and creative achievements and be judged by professionals in their respective fields. Gregory Colon Semenza will present the keynote address; students listed. | |
| 303 | UNI School of Music hosts guest artist Philippa Davies in concert Public Relations News Release 2008:426, p.1 |
Davies plays and broadcasts at international festivals, performing concertos and giving master classes from China to the United States. She has performed concertos with the New Stockholm Chamber Orchestra, the BBC Symphony, and the BBC Philharmonic. | |
| 304 | UNI School of Music welcomes guest artist Jeongwon Ham in concert Public Relations News Release 2008:401, p.1 |
Ham has won numerous piano competitions, including the Bartok/Kabalevsky International Piano Competition, Paul Hindemith Piano Competition, Arthur Schnabel Piano Competition and the Simone Belsky Piano Competition. | |
| 305 | UNI School of Music to host Iowa Days of Percussion Festival Public Relations News Release 2008:392, p.1 |
Areas of focus for the event include world percussion, marching percussion and drumset. Guest artists and clinicians are John Riley, Michael Taylor, and James Dreier. | |
| 306 | UNI to host 5k run/walk fundraiser for 2008 flood victims Public Relations News Release 2008:386, p.1 |
Registration is open for "Footsteps for Flood Relief: 5,000 Meters Because We Care". The mission for the race is to better connect UNI with the people of the Cedar Valley in order to raise awareness and provide relief for victims. | |
| 307 | UNI's Administration and Financial Services Division announces High Five and Eunice A. Dell Award recipients Public Relations News Release 2008:369, p.1 |
The High Five award recognizes administration and financial services employees for their continued and outstanding achievement in the division's core values of service excellence, teamwork and initiative. Recipients listed. | |
| 308 | UNI Women's & Gender Studies Program celebrating Women's History Month in March Public Relations News Release 2008:365, p.1 |
"Creating Connections, Encouraging Unity" will be the focus of a series of events during March; subtitled, "Women's Issues Are Universal Issues," will include lectures, a concert featuring works by women composers, a book sale and a documentary showing. | |
| 309 | UNI students and Cedar Valley raise more than $8,000 for Pennies for Peace Public Relations News Release 2008:362, p.1 |
More than 1,500 guests attended Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greg Mortenson's lecture. A penny in the U.S. is virtually worthless, but overseas a penny buys a pencil and opens the door to literacy. | |
| 310 | Symposium showcases graduate accomplishments Northern Iowan 105:37, p.1 |
Gregory Colon Semenza will present; "Preparing Scholars: From the Academy to the Real World". Graduate students display posters showing their research interests. | |
| 311 | Calendar of events: February 20-24 Northern Iowan 105:37, p.3 |
Dates, times, and places for campus activities. Marshawn Evans to speak. | |
| 312 | Quiet robbery Northern Iowan 105:32, p.7 |
Questions spending priorities for the University of Northern Iowa; especially the transfer of funds from the general fund to Maucker Union, Gallagher-Bluedorn, athletics, and the Student Health Clinic. | |
| 313 | University of Northern Iowa inducts students into Teacher Education Program Public Relations News Release 2008:275, p.1 |
Some 320 students fulfilled the requirements for admission into the Teacher Education Program, and were invited to participate in the formal ceremony, the official induction of students into that field of study. Students listed. | |
| 314 | Pianist brings holiday cheer to campus Northern Iowan 105:25, p.2 |
Lorie Line presents pleasing show at GBPAC; performer profile; photo. | |
| 315 | UNI New Horizons Band to present winter concert Public Relations News Release 2008:258, p.1 |
The New Horizons Band is sponsored by the School of Music and the UNI Community Music School. The group includes members ages 50 and over with various musical backgrounds who travel from all over Iowa to rehearse and perform. | |
| 316 | UNI Varsity Men's Glee Club to host Christmas Variety Show Public Relations News Release 2008:250, p.1 |
Under the direction of Brad Barrett, School of Music professor and conductor, the Varsity Men's Glee Club will perform winter songs and holiday favorites for the annual Christmas Variety Show. Students listed. | |
| 317 | UNI Concert Chorale Public Relations News Release 2008:240, p.1 |
The Concert Chorale is preparing for their next appearance in the Chimes of Christmas concert where they will be joined by the Chamber Singers, UNI Singers, and Women's Chorus. Students listed. | |
| 318 | University of Northern Iowa Singers Public Relations News Release 2008:236, p.1 |
As the largest music ensemble on campus, the Singers is a choral group that combines music majors and non-majors from all over Iowa and beyond. Ddirected by Brad Barrett they performed their fall concert with the Women's Chorus in Oct. Students listed. | |
| 319 | Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 105:23, p.4 |
Christine Mikkola listens to lecture; Christmas trees arrayed in GBPAC; photo. | |
| 320 | UNI Trumpet Ensemble to perform, Tuesday, Nov. 18 Public Relations News Release 2008:217, p.1 |
Randy Grabowski, professor in the School of Music, will direct the trumpeters in their performance. | |
| 321 | UNI Concert Band presents 'Fall Concert' with the New Horizons Band Nov. 12 Public Relations News Release 2008:209, p.1 |
S. Daniel Galyen, assistant professor in the UNI School of Music, directed the Concert Band in its performance. The NHB is compiled of musicians ages 50 and over. The band began in 1999 with 17 members, and has a current membership of more than 70. | |
| 322 | Iowa natives move it in "Movin' Out" Northern Iowan 105:20, p.5 |
"Movin' Out" is comprised of a plot strung together solely with dance numbers and music; photo. | |
| 323 | Sports and events complex attracts crowds to UNI Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.13 |
Highlights of recent activities on campus from July 2007 through June 2008; 427,000 attended events in the Dome, McLeod Center, and the West Gymnasium; another 112,000 attended events in GBPAC; photo. | |
| 324 | UNI hosts Beijing Opera performers Public Relations News Release 2008:177, p.1 |
"Beijing Opera Demystified" will be presented by Ghaffar Pourazar and Morimura Chie, both directors and performers of the International Center for Beijing Opera based in China. They will demonstrate male and female roles. | |
| 325 | Joan Jett coming to UNI Northern Iowan 105:15, p.11 |
Halloween concert by rock legend Joan Jett set for Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photo. | |
| 326 | Imagine the Impact of $250 million Northern Iowan 105:14, p.1 |
Foundation starts a new fund raising campaign with a goal of $250 million to support scholarships and to support faculty; will extend through 2013. | |
| 327 | Quad power outage causes issues Northern Iowan 105:12, p.1 |
The cause of a six hour power outage affecting Hageman, Noehren, Rider, and Shull Halls, Reducer Center, Gallagher-Bluedorn, and academic buildings remains undetermined; photo. | |
| 328 | Symphony to start season this weekend Northern Iowan 105:10, p.4 |
Guest pianist Simone Dinerstein will kick off the new season of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra; photo. | |
| 329 | UNI dancers head to Canada to perform at North America's largest Oktoberfest Public Relations News Release 2008:116, p.1 |
The International Dance Theatre will travel to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, to perform during Thanksgiving weekend. It is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in North America, and this year is celebrating its 40th anniversary. | |
| 330 | University of Northern Iowa releases county impact data UNI serving all 99 Iowa counties Public Relations News Release 2008:111, p.1 |
UNI has a 132-year history of serving Iowans. With more than 57,000 alumni living in Iowa, 11,000 of whom are educators, the university recognizes the role it plays in public service and outreach. There are currently more than 30 outreach programs. | |
| 331 | Concert to support School of Music Northern Iowan 105:8, p.1 |
Annual School of Music scholarship benefit concert will correspond with the rededication of the newly renovated Russell Hall. Many alumni are planning to return. | |
| 332 | University of Northern Iowa hosts 2008 Eastern Iowa GIS Day Conference Geospatial technologies for natural disaster management, Oct. 6 - 7 Public Relations News Release 2008:92, p.1 |
Participants will spend the day learning about LiDAR and its applications. LiDar, light detection and ranging, is a new technology offering high-resolution topographic data. | |
| 333 | Dancers to showcase talents in free concert Northern Iowan 105:6, p.9 |
The "Family Weekend Concert" will be held in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Orchesis and the International Dance Theatre will perform; photo. | |
| 334 | UNI School of Music rededicates newly renovated Russell Hall, Sept. 26 Public Relations News Release 2008:85, p.1 |
Music is the theme of the weekend as the School of Music rededicates Russell Hall, the newly renovated music hall. The building is named in honor of Myron Russell, former professor for 44 years, and head of the former Department of Music for 21 years. | |
| 335 | UNI School of Music hosts Carnaval I and II Scholarship benefit concert and alumni & friends concert Public Relations News Release 2008:84, p.1 |
In celebration of the rededication of the newly renovated Russell Hall on campus, the School of Music is hosting a weekend dedicated to musical performance. | |
| 336 | Students dance for disaster relief Northern Iowan 105:4, p.1 |
Disaster Relief Swing-A-Thon, sponsored by Sigma Alpha Iota, hopes to raise money for the Parkersburg music programs. | |
| 337 | Calendar of Events Northern Iowan 105:4, p.4 |
Campus events from Friday, September 12 through Wednesday, September 17. | |
| 338 | Panther Productions announces concert Northern Iowan 105:2, p.1 |
OneRepublic, Augustana, The Split Canvas , and The Hush Sound will perform November 7, 2008; photo. | |
| 339 | University of Northern Iowa to host Iowa Electrathon event Public Relations News Release 2008:41, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education will host the Alliant Energy Iowa Electrathon Championship Series. The Electrathon is a program designed for high-school and college students to use a problem-solving approach to design. | |
| 340 | Panther fans reminded of road construction, new smoking law as home season opens Saturday Public Relations News Release 2008:46, p.1 |
Saturday's season-opener football game is against the University of South Dakota Coyotes. The eastbound lanes of University Avenue are closed between Campus and Tremont Streets, allowing one lane traffic in each direction using the westbound lanes. | |
| 341 | uni CHAPTER OF sai HOSTS Swing-A-Thon, Sept. 13 Public Relations News Release 2008:32, p.1 |
The Swing-A-Thon will be a fundraiser for the recent flood and tornado victims in Iowa. SAI's mission is to "dedicate financial resources to programs that stress the love and importance of music in our lives." | |
| 342 | Gallagher Bluedorn, your center for the arts Northern Iowan 105:1, p.31 |
The Millers will perform on Thursday, September 11, 2008, as the opening entertainment for the new season.; photo. | |
| 343 | UNI classes begin Monday, Aug. 25; 'Panther Fest' offers variety of activities Public Relations News Release 2008:15, p.1 |
The welcome week festival will kick off Thursday in the McLeod Center south lawn with a Panther Picnic. There will be free food for the first 1,000 students, outdoor games and music. | |
| 344 | UNI hosts first-ever Total Band Director Conference Public Relations News Release 2008:4, p.1 |
The conference will be held in Davis Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on campus. Attendees will learn how to teach improvisation, how to maximize student learning and strengthen music education programs. | |
| 345 | Former UNI faculty members Charles & Marleta Matheson honored Public Relations News Release 2007:745, p.1 |
The Matheson's received the Howard V. Jones Leadership and Philanthropy in the Arts award during the recent Crème de la Crème concert. Ed Gallagher presented the award to the Mathesons. | |
| 346 | Tornado assistance from many sources Northern Iowan 104:55, p.7 |
Those who were affected by recent tornado find assistance. | |
| 347 | UNI classes and normal work activities cancelled today and tomorro; Red Cross to open evacuation center in McLeod Center at 5 p.m. today, June 10 Public Relations News Release 2007:719, p.1 |
Due to local flooding and the need to reduce utility use, classes are cancelled beginning at 3 p.m. today and also tomorrow. The Red Cross will open an evacuation center in McLeod Center today. The West Gym is being used to house evacuees. | |
| 348 | UNI School of Music hosts the 2008 IMTA State Conference, including public concerts Public Relations News Release 2007:695, p.1 |
Some 100 participants are expected for the conference that will feature local, state and national presenters; recitals by UNI music faculty and student state competition winners. Recital by UNI piano faculty member Sean Botkin; IMTA began in 1885. | |
| 349 | UNI School of Music hosts the 2008 IMTA State Conference, including public concerts Public Relations News Release 2007:694, p.1 |
The conference is meant to provide inspiration, awareness and ideas for all the member music teachers at both private and collegiate levels. | |
| 350 | Gallagher Bluedorn Your Center for the Arts Northern Iowan 104:54, p. |
2008-2009 schedule of events |