News Releases in 2011
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- December 19 - Upper Iowa University opens new education center office in Kota Damansara, Malaysia
- December 19 - Upper Iowa University students receive degrees at commencement in Hong Kong and Malaysia
- December 16 - UIU announces competition for full-tuition scholarships
- December 14 - Upper Iowa University invites organizations to be part of Wellness Extravaganza 2012
- December 12 - Upper Iowa University earns "best buy" accolades for online Criminal Justice, Business, and Management Degree Programs
- December 12 - Upper Iowa University and Black Hawk College sign articulation agreement to help students complete bachelor's degrees
- December 9 - Upper Iowa University hosts Frank Meuschke's "Intimate Distance" exhibit at Bing-Davis Gallery in January
- December 9- Upper Iowa University receives award for innovative flooring in Student Center
- October 31 - Upper Iowa University to exhibit Jeremy Plunkett's 'Pause' November 10 - December 17
- October 26 - Upper Iowa University to host Veterans Day observance
- October 26 - Upper Iowa University to play final home football games in West Union
- October 21 - UIU to host International Authors Event on October 25
- October 21 - Upper Iowa University, NICC, and City of Manchester open Manchester Regional Education Partnership
- October 14 - Upper Iowa University names Khoury to lead Strategic Enrollment Management & Marketing initiatives, create Integrated Enrollment Center
- October 14 - Upper Iowa University breaks ground for football stadium complex; construction to start after last home game October 15
- October 13 - Upper Iowa University Center-Quad Cities opens
- October 12 - UIU professors publish book about Haiti, proceeds will sponsor Haitian children
- October 12 - UIU names Oppenlander associate vice president
- October 9 - Upper Iowa University donates scholarships to Gibbs family as part of Extreme Makeover-Home Edition project
- October 7 - UIU ranked 45th in NCAA Division II institutions for athletic and academic accomplishments
- October 7 - UIU to hold groundbreaking for construction of football stadium complex on October 14
- October 6 - UIU appoints Debra Kintzle as coordinator of Manchester Regional Education Partnership with NICC
- October 6 - UIU provides support to Extreme Makeover-Home Edition project in West Union
- October 5 - UIU offers to identify rocks, fossils at 'Iowa Rocks' on October 12
- October 5 - Wisconsin awards 'Green Professional' designation to Upper Iowa University- Madison Center
- October 5 - Lt. Gov. Reynolds helps open new location of Upper Iowa University Des Moines Center
- September 26 - UIU to host Ed Shay's "Ghosts: A Retrospective of Watercolors"
- September 16 - Friday's weather can't dampen spirit of celebration as UIU cuts ribbon at Student Center
- September 16 - UIU Andres School of Education and Athletic Training Program honored by Board of Trustees
- September 16 - Upper Iowa University receives $4 million pledge to "Transforming UIU" capital campaign; UIU School of Education to be named for Andres Family
- September 16 - Upper Iowa University crowns 2011 Homecoming King and Queen
- September 14 - UIU awards 4 scholarships, 11 free courses during Iowa State Fair
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September 12 - UIU named again to top ranks of 'Military Friendly Schools'
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September 9 - UIU hosts college fair on September 19
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September 1 - Last call for entries in 2011 UIU Homecoming parade
- August 24 - Alliant Energy helps Upper Iowa University invest in students
- August 12 - UIU hosts Senator Harkin’s aide in roundtable discussion on higher education
- August 11 - 43 Peacocks Receive Division II ADA Academic Achievement Awards
- August 10 - Fall term nears at Upper Iowa University
- August 10 - UIU student selected to honor State Fair's butter cow
- August 5 - Congressman Braley dons Peacock baseball uniform for big game
- August 5 - Nunez Community College and Upper Iowa University renew partnership to help students continue college education
- July 25 - UIU student from Panora to intern with Oakland Raiders
- July 22 - UIU Team Peacock reaches 7-year $1-million goal for scholarships
- July 22 - Alum designs 2011 Maize Maze; 5th year for UIU to turn corn into art
- July 22 - UIU business students earn national awards at PBL Conference
- July 22 - New Director Named to Upper Iowa University Education Center in Wausau, Wis.
- July 15 - UIU Kappa Zeta Tau sorority also receives Governor’s Volunteer Award
- July 15 - UIU organizations receive 28th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Award
- July 15 - Upper Iowa University names Malaysia Programs Director
- July 15 - Upper Iowa University students and faculty present research at Iowa Academy of Science
- July 15 - Team Peacock to ride 7th year of RAGBRAI, targeting $1 million mark for scholarships
- July 15 - Upper Iowa University partners with Goodyear in Lawton, Oklahoma
- April 26 - Student Government Association officers elected for UIU's 2011-12 academic year
- April 20 - UIU wins national award for summer 'blockbuster' commercial
- April 18 - Upper Iowa University opens Student Center, ‘social centerpiece,’ on April 20 as part of $75 million in capital improvements
- April 15 - Kissing under "the Arch" custom revived at Upper Iowa University
- April 13 - UIU tackles 28 community service jobs during annual Fayette Appreciation Day
- April 4 - UIU announces winners in 5K Run/Walk
- April 1 - UIU students raising funds to return to help Haiti
- April 1 - UIU honors 41 'Influential Women on Campus'
- April 1 - UIU business students net top honors at state PBL Conference
- April 1 - Teacher from "Freedom Writers" to speak at Upper Iowa University April 28
- April 1 - Upper Iowa University to host 28th annual Northeast Iowa High School Art Show on April 15
- April 1 - Fourteen Peacocks Named to Winter NSIC All-Academic Team
- February 25 - UIU earns national marketing award for TV ad, also nets 3 regional marketing honors
- February 18 - UIU to host Grinnell installation artist
- February 17 - UIU earns 7-year re-accreditation for Teacher Education Program
- February 15 - UIU receives grants to bring Freedom Writer teacher to speak
- February 11 - UIU names 7 to AmeriCorps Advisory Board
- February 11 - UIU to host Wellness Extravaganza on February 21
- February 11 - UIU Students asking residents' help in locating glacier remnants to build research database
- February 1 - UIU celebrates Black History Month 2011
- January 27 - 5k and 1-mile fun run to take off at Upper Iowa University
- January 27 - UIU sees increase in spring enrollment
- January 11 - 15 students honored at Fort Polk upon completion of Upper Iowa University degrees
- January 11 - 17 seniors honored at Fort Riley upon completion of Upper Iowa University
- January 6 - Upper Iowa University holds graduation ceremonies in Asia
- January 6 - UIU to celebrate MLK Day and Black History month