News Releases in 2012
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- December 14 - UIU celebrates the holiday season
- December 13 - UIU signs transfer agreement with Maricopa Community Colleges
- December 13 - UIU invites organizations to be part of Wellness Extravaganza 2013
- December 10 - UIU launches 'Raising the Bar: Building Champions One Rep at a Time' training facility initiative
- December 10 - UIU hosts party for oldest living alumna
- December 10 - UIU to introduce Safe Zone initiative in January
- December 10 - Alumnus credits UIU with launching career as Amazon wildlife photographer
- December 10 - UIU-Mesa finds permanent location in city's Fiesta District
- November 30 - UIU hosts guest speaker Zach Wahls and One Iowa December 5
- November 28 - UIU environmental issues workshop for teachers focuses on Iowa's own backyard
- November 26 - UIU updates technology to assess student learning outcomes
- November 26 - UIU-Wausau alumnus Matt Thums featured in 'Peacock Tales' blog post
- November 20 - Upper Iowa University and Iowa ABI partner on tuition discount program
- November 13 - Upper Iowa University's oldest living alumna recalls the Fayette campus during the 1920s
- November 13 - Upper Iowa University launches new blog to highlight its unique alumni, students
- November 9 - UIU-Prairie du Chien Center embarks on 25th year
- November 6 - Upper Iowa University flag football team qualifies for nationals
- November 2 - NCAA taps Upper Iowa University as host institution for 2013 Division II Women's Volleyball Championship
- October 31 - Upper Iowa University Wausau Center celebrates 20th anniversary
- October 29 - Upper Iowa University presents $100,000 check to Rumor Prom & Bridal as part of the economic development of Fayette
- October 19 - Upper Iowa University to present $100,000 business development grant to new bridal store in Fayette
- October 19 - Upper Iowa University's Fort Riley Center celebrates 20 years
- October 17 - Classes start in Upper Iowa University-Baton Rouge Center on October 22
- October 17 - Upper Iowa University launches entrepreneurship courses with $25,000 grant from Coleman Foundation
- October 17 - Upper Iowa University online MBA and MPA programs earn "Best Buy" rankings
- October 17 - Upper Iowa University, NICC education partnership with City of Manchester earns statewide recognition in 'All-Star Community Award'
- October 17 - Iowa DOT awards $70,000 to Volga trail project requested by Upper Iowa University and City of Fayette
- October 12 - Upper Iowa University sponsors 2012 Iowa Maize Maze for 6th year
- October 10 - Upper Iowa University honors 8 alumni during Homecoming
- October 10 - Upper Iowa University offers Student Affairs emphasis in Masters of Higher Education Administration program
- October 10 - Upper Iowa University to host Special Olympics Unified Sports Day October 20
- October 5 - Upper Iowa University appoints Richard R. Patrick as Acting President
- October 5 - Upper Iowa University's President Alan G. Walker granted sabbatical
- October 5 - Upper Iowa University Homecoming royalty, other winners announced
- October 4 - Upper Iowa University art students work across cultures to create art
- October 2 - Upper Iowa University hosts creative writing workshop Saturday
- October 1 - Upper Iowa University art students to showcase talent with inflatable sculpture event
- September 28 - Upper Iowa University named Military Friendly School
- September 28- Upper Iowa University Milwaukee Center celebrates 20 years of academic success
- September 25 - Upper Iowa University hosts Red Cedar Chamber Music performance of Long Journey Home October 6
- September 24 - Upper Iowa University hosts International Authors Day event Oct. 5
- September 24 - Upper Iowa University hosts volunteer/internship fair for students
- September 24 - Upper Iowa University hosts college fair
- September 21 - UIU bookstore dedication set to celebrate new partnership with Follett
- September 21 - UIU partners with LifeServe Blood Center for October 8 blood drive
- September 14 - UIU Homecoming is September 27-29
- September 13 - Upper Iowa University opens 19th education center in Mesa
- September 13 - Upper Iowa University accreditation continued by Higher Learning Commission
- September 7 - Upper Iowa University to offer only licensed Daily 5 and CAFE course online starting this fall
- August 31 - Upper Iowa University welcomes new MBA program chair
- August 30 - Upper Iowa University hosting Morris Morrison
- August 28 - Upper Iowa University invites entries for 2012 Homecoming parade
- August 24 - Upper Iowa University hosts Belize @ 31 art show
- August 12 - Upper Iowa University sets grand opening for Harms-Eischeid Stadium; construction to be complete for fall season
- August 10 - Upper Iowa University opens booth at Iowa State Fair
- August 10 - Upper Iowa University ranked as "Best Buy" in online colleges
- August 10 - UIU athletes return to campus
- August 8 - Upper Iowa partners with LifeServe Blood Center for August 13 blood drive
- July 27 - Upper Iowa Phi Beta Lambda members receive awards at National Leadership Conference
- July 27 - Upper Iowa University hosts youth summer camp
- July 27 - Upper Iowa University introduces honors program in 2012-13
- July 20 - Upper Iowa Team Peacock tops annual fund-raising goal,
8-year total now over $1.3 million for student scholarships - July 18 - Upper Iowa announces newest members of Alpha Chi honor society
- July 18 - UIU community service project, service organization and individual all receive Governor's awards
- June 29 - Upper Iowa University elects student government officers
- June 29- Upper Iowa University hosts orientation for incoming students
- June 19 - Former Fayette County resident and wife endow scholarship at Upper Iowa University
- June 18 - Upper Iowa University professor is co-pilot in women's air race
- May 18 - Upper Iowa University cuts ribbon to officially re-open education center in New Orleans
- May 5 - Overcoming fears, finding courage and faith are keys to success, commencement speaker tells Upper Iowa University graduates
- May 5 - Upper Iowa University recognizes faculty and staff for years of service, retirements
- April 30 - UIU begins construction on new residence halls
- April 30 - UIU to offer summer day camps July 9-20
- April 30 - Upper Iowa University officially returns to Jackson Barracks center in New Orleans; grand opening on May 18
- April 25 - UIU hits the streets for Fayette Appreciation Day 2012
- April 20 - Upper Iowa University creates Integrated Enrollment Center to improve student services, reduce costs
- April 20 - Upper Iowa University receives positive accreditation report
- April 20 - Upper Iowa University hosts career exploration fair for area students
- April 20 - Upper Iowa University 2012 Honors and Awards Banquet Ceremony recognizes 105 students
- April 18 - Upper Iowa University joins study on 'Linking Institutional Policies to Student Success' (LIPSS)
- April 18 - Upper Iowa University Fayette Appreciation Day Postponed to April 25
- April 17 - Upper Iowa University recognized for commitment to going "green"
- April 17 - Howard University senior vice president to deliver Commencement address at Upper Iowa University May 5
- April 14 - UIU to honor role of 'University Recruits' in commemoration of Battle of Shiloh on April 27
- April 14 - Upper Iowa University hosts Walk/Run on April 21
- April 10 - Red Cedar Chamber Music to perform Strum & Jam in Fayette April 20
- March 29 - UIU helps out community April 18 with 6th annual Fayette Appreciation Day
- March 28 - Upper Iowa University hosts International Cultural Night on April 5
- March 23 - Upper Iowa University officially opens Quad Cities Center
- March 17 - UIU to screen "Red Gold," documentary on Alaska salmon threatened by proposed mine
- March 16 - UIU students mix service learning with fun during spring break in Belize
- March 14 - Upper Iowa University to Reinstate Peacock Women's Cross Country
- March 13 - Upper Iowa University Sets September 28-30 for Homecoming Weekend 2012
- March 13 - Upper Iowa University to host Midwestern Literary Project
- March 12 - Upper Iowa University awards full-tuition scholarships to 8 "Students of Excellence"
- March 9 - Dr. Andrea-Teresa Arenas to speak at Upper Iowa University for Women's History Month
- March 9 - Peacocks Read to Chase Third Straight NCAA Team
- March 8 - Upper Iowa University to cut ribbon at Quad Cities Center March 22; Bettendorf mayor to speak
- March 7 - Upper Iowa University Team Peacock ready for RAGBRAI, will reach $1.3 million by raising $185,700 to mark UIU 155th anniversary
- February 23 - UIU hosting Eva Wylie's "Tartan Ribbon" exhibit at Bing-Davis Gallery through March 23
- February 9 - Upper Iowa University creates endowed scholarship to honor memory of long-time former employee, Dr. Linda Haines, as part of Transforming UIU campaign
- February 9 - Upper Iowa University hosts 'Big Dream Gathering'
- February 9 - Upper Iowa University seeking books and school supplies to help students in Belize
- January 31 - Upper Iowa University celebrates Black History Month 2012
- January 17 - Upper Iowa University hosts symbolic march for MLK Day
- January 17 - Des Moines Center Student Pledges a Month to Charity
- January 16 - Upper Iowa University calls for proposals for $100,000 business development grant
- January 6 - For 4th consecutive year Upper Iowa University named to top ranks of military-friendly universities by Military Advanced Education
- January 6 - UIU Saturday art program for kids is back!
- January 3 - Peacock wrestling featured in "Predicament"
- January 3 - Upper Iowa University Malaysia holds first alumni reunion
- January 3 - Upper Iowa University extends invitation to MLK Day celebration