Legislators Choose UIU for Eminent Domain Forum
Iowa legislators choose Upper Iowa University to host open forum to discuss eminent domain
Fayette, Iowa (July 10, 2006) — Upper Iowa University will welcome Iowa state legislators Senator Brian Schoenjahn and Representative Roger Thomas to speak at a public forum concerning eminent domain on Wednesday, July 12, at UIU’s Fayette campus. The forum is expected to draw over 200 attendees.
“We are pleased to provide a venue for this community-based discussion regarding eminent domain” said Fedelina Madrid, associate vice president of marketing and communications for Upper Iowa University. “As an educational institution we appreciate the opportunity to bring the community together to ask questions and interact with our state representatives regarding issues of importance”.
The open forum will be held at Upper Iowa University’s Fayette, Iowa residential campus in Garbee Hall from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. The public is welcome to attend and complimentary refreshments will be provided.
About Upper Iowa University
Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing educational excellence and leadership development to approximately 6,000 students – both nationally and internationally -- at our traditional campus in picturesque Fayette, Iowa; through our various online degree programs; at our U.S. centers; via correspondence program; and at our international centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Vancouver, Canada. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of accredited, quality education and is proud of its diverse range of student populations and progressive, flexible options for traditional and non-traditional students of all ages. To learn more about Upper Iowa University, its degree programs, locations and renowned scholars, please visit us at www.uiu.edu.
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