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UIU represented at Viterbo University symposium
FAYETTE, Iowa (November 19, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University was represented by two of its students at the Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium held at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.Sheila Miller
UIU pledges to fund ITG shortfall for its students
FAYETTE, Iowa (November 13, 2009)--Upper Iowa University made a bold decision this week related to the State's recommendation to reduce the Iowa Tuition Grant (ITG). UIU will provide additional University financial support to cover any shortfall in the ITG for approx. 900 of its students receiving the grant for the 2009-10 academic year, or 14% of the University population.Sheila Miller
UIU raises $900 for Breast Cancer Awareness
FAYETTE, Iowa (Nov. 12, 2009) - During the month of October, Upper Iowa University's Fayette campus was bright with pink in an overwhelming support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Students, faculty and staff also raised $900 to donate toward the cause.Sheila Miller
Check presentation to Upper Iowa University by USDA Director Menner
FAYETTE, Iowa (Nov. 9, 2009) - Iowa's USDA Rural Development State Director Bill Menner visited Upper Iowa University's Fayette campus to present a check in the amount of $99,000 to President Alan G. Walker. The funds are from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG).Sheila Miller
UIU-Wausau student creates award-winning program
FAYETTE, Iowa (Nov. 9, 2009) - Upper Iowa University-Wausau student Gina Mattheisen from Marshfield, WI will hold her second annual drive for "Sweet Dreams" care packages at the Cedar Creek Mall in Wausau, WI on Saturday, Dec. 12.Sheila Miller
Henk's 'Words on paper' exhibit at Upper Iowa University
FAYETTE, Iowa (Nov. 6, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University will exhibit 'Words on paper' by contemporary artist Diane Henk in the Bing-Davis Gallery, Edgar Fine Arts Hall, on the Fayette campus from Nov. 12 through Dec. 15.Sheila Miller
Public invited to Veteran's Day ceremony on campus
FAYETTE, Iowa (October 30, 2009) -- The local community is invited to attend a special Veteran's Day ceremony on the Upper Iowa University Fayette Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be held at the UIU Veteran's Memorial on Union Street across from Dorman Gymnasium.Sheila Miller
Green construction top priority in new buildings on Fayette campus
FAYETTE, Iowa (October 29, 2009) -- "Green initiatives were top priority when the initial discussions on our $75 million project ensued," said UIU President Alan G. Walker. "Going green is a smart choice for the obvious reasons--it saves natural resources and reduces the impact to the environment up front, and will provide savings in energy costs to the University well into the future."Sheila Miller
UIU donates to Kirkwood's Steve Atherton Memorial Endowed Scholarship
FAYETTE, Iowa (October 19, 2009) -- On behalf of Upper Iowa University, President Alan G. Walker presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to Kirkwood Community College President Mick Starcevich for the Steve Atherton Memorial Endowed Scholarship at a special ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 15. Atherton, a natural resources professor at Kirkwood for over 25 years, passed away unexpectedly in 2008.Sheila Miller
UIU honors four alumni during 2009 Homecoming
FAYETTE, Iowa (October 8, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University honored four of its alumni at the annual Alumni Banquet held on the Fayette campus Sept. 26 during Homecoming weekend.Sheila Miller
UIU ranked "Best Value in Online Education"
Fayette, IA (October 6, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University's online undergraduate degree programs in Psychology, Social Science, and Business Management were ranked "Best Value in Online Education" by GetEducated.com, LLC for offering a high-quality distance education to a national audience at tuition rates well below the national average.Sheila Miller
UIU receives $99,000 in rural economic development grant
FAYETTE, Iowa (October 2, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University has received a $99,000 Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. UIU is one of only two organizations in Iowa to receive the funding.Sheila Miller
UIU shows record enrollment worldwide, and on Fayette campus
FAYETTE, Iowa (September 30, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University is looking at record enrollment this year, not only on the main campus in Fayette, but also at its other campuses across Iowa and around the world.Sheila Miller
Upper Iowa hosts annual college fair
FAYETTE, IA (September 18, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University invites all area high school students and their parents to attend its annual college fair on the Fayette campus, Monday, Sept. 21st, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Rec Center. The fair is sponsored by the Iowa Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC).Sheila Miller
UIU professor's river cleanups net over three tons of junk
FAYETTE, Iowa (September 18, 2009) -- A popular stretch of the Turkey River from Clermont to Elgin was the target of a volunteer cleanup effort on Saturday, Sept. 12.Sheila Miller
Volunteers needed for Turkey River cleanup
FAYETTE, Iowa (September 10, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University professor Dr. Kata McCarville will lead a river cleanup project on Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 8 a.m. from the Elgin campgrounds. Volunteers are asked to pre-register by contacting McCarville 563-425-5233 or by e-mail at mccarvillek@uiu.edu.Sheila Miller
UIU named to 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools
FAYETTE, Iowa (September 8, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University was named to the 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools as determined by G.I. Jobs magazine. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students.Sheila Miller
Homecoming theme "UIU Peacocks--Champions Forever"
FAYETTE, Iowa (September 4, 2009) -- The Upper Iowa University 2009 Homecoming theme is "UIU Peacocks--Champions Forever" and will be celebrated Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26.Sheila Miller
UIU-DesMoines Center to celebrate 25 years
FAYETTE, Iowa (September 2, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University's Des Moines Center is 25 years old this year. To celebrate, the center is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 5-7:00 p.m., with a short presentation by UIU President Alan G. Walker at 5:45 p.m.Sheila Miller
UIU enjoys near record enrollment
Fayette, IA (August 31, 2009) -- Upper Iowa University fall enrollment reached a near record high on the Fayette campus at 903 students, an 11% increase over 2008 and a 40% increase in the last four years.Sheila Miller
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