UIU ALERT:
UIU hosts Wisconsin high school juniors
FAYETTE, Iowa (November 6, 2015) – Upper Iowa University President William R. Duffy joined UIU faculty, staff and students in welcoming members of the junior class of Riverdale High School, Muscoda, Wis., to the Fayette, Iowa, campus Thursday.
While greeting the students and their chaperones, President Duffy encouraged the students to question whether they feel a connection to a school’s faculty members when visiting any college campus.
“I can guarantee one thing when you come to UIU. You will get to know your classmates and the faculty, and that is an important factor,” he noted. “During your visit today, you will catch a glimpse of our high academic standards, quality services and a concerted effort to answer each of your questions.”
Anthony DiJohn, UIU executive director of admissions, was later joined by admissions counselor William Westley in leading a discussion on University admissions and services. Following a campus tour and lunch in the Servery, the students were provided a presentation by the Office of Student Development and visited with faculty and student panels.
Among the chaperones accompanying the visiting high school students was UIU alumnus Todd McKay ’98. McKay, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general business/education, is a Riverdale business education instructor. While remarking on the visible changes to the campus landscape since his attendance nearly 20 years earlier, the alumnus informed DiJohn, the Wisconsin school hopes to make similar visits to Upper Iowa on an annual basis.
Photos of the day’s activities can be found at www.flickr.com/photos/upperiowauniversity/albums/72157660876868385.
About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to about 5,800 students–nationally and internationally–at its Fayette campus, 21 U.S. locations, as well as a location in Hong Kong. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree program. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit uiu.edu.
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