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Midsummer Night

'A Midsummer Night's Dream' 4-24-12

The University of Northern Iowa Student Theatre Association rehearses for their upcoming performances of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in the Kamerick courtyard Tuesday evening. Full story

UNI fashion show 4-20-12

Catwalk to the Big Top 4-21-12

The University of Northern Iowa Textiles and Apparel Program hosted Catwalk to the Big Top, its 20th annual fashion show, in the Lang Hall auditorium Saturday night. The show featured more than 75 pieces created by more than 20 student designers. Full story

UNI Softball 4-21-12

UNI softball vs. Missouri State 4-21-12

The UNI softball team won both of its games against the Missouri State bears in Cedar Falls Saturday, but dropped the third game of the series Sunday afternoon. Full story

QUASH 4-20-12

QUASH 4-20-12

University of Northern Iowa students raced across campus, completing physical and mental puzzles and challenges as they followed a string of enigmatic clues, as part of the Quest to Unravel Alzheimer's Scavenger Hunt Friday afternoon. The students raised $10,372 for the Alzheimer's Association. Full story

UNI Soccer 4-20-12

UNI Soccer vs. Upper Iowa 4-20-12

The University of Northern Iowa soccer team played Upper Iowa University Friday, April 20 in Cedar Falls. Full story

Earth Day Celebration 4-18-12

Earth Day Celebration 4-18-12

The University of Northern Iowa celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday with free bike tune-ups, giveaways and sustainability tips for reducing carbon footprints. Full story

Universities for a Better Iowa Terry Branstad

Universities for a Better Iowa kickoff 4-2-12

Students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Iowa rallied at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Monday to kick off Universities for a Better Iowa, a nine-stop student-led road show to show Iowans the value of investing in higher education. Full story

Brother Wolf

Interpreters Theatre's 'Brother Wolf'

Actors rehearse for the Interpreters Theatre's production of "Brother Wolf," an Appalachian adventure tale that's based on the story of Beowulf. The production blends folklore, myth, bluegrass music and mountain religion as it focuses on a preacher, Brother Wolf, who strives to protect a family that is threatened by a demon. Full story

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Funeral for Academics 3-23-12

Students, faculty and community members marched across the University of Northern Iowa campus Friday in a "funeral" procession held in protest of cuts to academic programs and the closure of Malcolm Price Laboratory School. Students United for Academics organized the event. Full story

Rally for Education

Rally for Academics and Education 3-22-12

Roughly 100 students, faculty and community members gathered outside Maucker Union Thursday in a Rally for Academics and Education in protest of the academic program cuts and the closure of the Malcolm Price Laboratory School recently approved by the Iowa Board of Regents. Full story

Study Vigil

Students host study vigil

Students United for Academics hosted a study vigil in Seerley Hall this week in protest of the university's proposed academic program cuts. Students studied and slept outside the offices of the president and provost around the clock beginning at 7 a. Full story

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Wrestling: West Regional 3-4-12

The University of Northern Iowa Panthers took second place overall at the Western Wrestling Conference's West Regional in the McLeod Center Sunday. Five Panthers will advance to the NCAA Division I Championships. Full story

UNI Hunger Games

Hunger Games 3-2-12

Students competed in a number of challenges at the Rod Library Friday during the UNI Hunger Games, a competition based on the popular novel and upcoming movie of the same name. Full story

Johnny Moran 2-22-12

UNI vs Bradley 2-22-12

Johnny Moran started his 131st game and scored his thousandth career point as the Panthers topped the Bradley Braves 64-55 in his last McLeod Center outing Wednesday. Full story

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59th Sinfonia Dimensions in Jazz Concert

The UNI Jazz Panthers and Jazz Band 1 performed with guest artist Peter Apfelbaum in the 59th Sinfonia Dimensions in Jazz concert, part of the Tallcorn Jazz Festival, in Bengston Auditorium Friday. Full story

Romance with a Double Bass

Romance with a Double Bass II

Under the direction of UNI adjunct professor of double bass Hunter Capoccioni, the UNI bass studio presented a double bass concert with a romantic theme in Davis Hall Tuesday.

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UNI vs. Illinois State 2-11-12

UNI vs. Illinois St. 2-11-12

The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team tied a season-high with 12 3-pointers in posting a 78-63 win over the Illinois State Redbirds on Saturday in Missouri Valley Conference action. Full story

Northern Festival of Bands

Northern Festival of Bands 2-10-12

 

The UNI Wind Symphony and UNI Symphonic Band perform in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Great Hall Friday during the Northern Festival of Bands, an annual band festival for high school band students. The festival, which took place Feb. 9-11, typically hosts more than 40 schools and more than 250 students.

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Jazz @ the Hub

Jazz @ The HuB 2-9-12

UNI's Inglorious Jazzers, Jazz Panthers and Jazz Band One performed at the HuB Thursday night. Full story

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'Elvis Lives!' 2-7-12

The King took to the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center stage Tuesday in "Elvis Lives!", a multimedia, musical tribute to the influential musician's life that featured finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises' Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.

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WCFSO 2-4-12

Symphony concert 2-4-12

UNI alumnus Isaac Brockshus and guest pianist and composer Timothy Andres join the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra Saturday in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The symphony performed Andre's "Bathtub Shrine" and pieces from Mozart and Schumann.

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UNI upsets Creighton celebration 2-4-12

UNI upsets Creighton 2-4-12

Anthony James swished a buzzer-beater 3 to upset the No. 13 Creighton Bluejays in the McLeod Center Saturday, prompting fans to storm the court in celebration. The game was UNI's first victory over a ranked opponent in the McLeod Center.

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Deon Mitchell UNI vs. SIU 1-31-12

Basketball: UNI vs. SIU 1-31-12

University of Northern Iowa freshman guard Deon Mitchell scored a career-high 17 points and led the Panthers to a 58-49 Missouri Valley Conference victory over the visiting Southern Illinois Salukis in the McLeod Center. Full story

Ecumenical Prayer 1-25-12

Ecumenical Evening of Prayer 1-25-12

Roughly 100 students from across campus and the spectrum of Christian belief gathered in the Commons Ballroom Wednesday to pray for peace and unity.

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Johnny Moran vs. Drake 1-22-12

UNI vs. Drake 1-22-12

Seth Tuttle scored 13 points to lead the University of Northern Iowa Panthers over the Drake University Bulldogs 66-52 in the McLeod Center Sunday. Ten Panthers scored during the game, with UNI's bench putting up 19 combined points. Full story

UNI vs. Illinois State

UNI women top Illinois State 1-14-12

Rachel Madrigal scored a career-high 22 points and K.K. Armstrong came up just one assist short of the second triple-double in school history as the University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team took care of Illinois State 79-73 on Saturday afternoon in the McLeod Center. Full story

Wrestling vs. Wisconsin

Wrestling defeats Badgers 1-13-12

The Northern Iowa wrestling team (4-3, 2-0) defeated Big Ten opponent Wisconsin (5-4, 0-2) Friday, 25-15. The win broke a nine-dual winless streak against the Badgers that has spanned the past nine seasons. Full story

UNI vs. Missouri State

UNI men edge past Missouri St. 1-13-12

University of Northern Iowa sophomore forward Chip Rank scored on a basket in the lane with 2.2 seconds left to give the Panthers a 61-60 win over visiting Missouri State on Jan. 13 in the McLeod Center.  Full story

UNI vs Indiana State

UNI loses to Indiana State, 68-62

Senior K.K. Armstrong scored 17 points and recorded her first career double-double on her way to passing the 1,000-point mark for her career, but the University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team fell 68-62 against Indiana State on Jan. 12 in the McLeod Center. Full story

UNI Football vs. Montana Coach Farley

UNI falls at Montana in FCS quarterfinals

Photos by TIM GETTING/UNI Athletics Communications MISSOULA, Mont. - The University of Northern Iowa football team fell to the Montana Grizzlies in the 2011 NCAA FCS quarterfinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, 48-10. The Grizzlies (11-2 overall) advance to the FCS semifinals where they will play the winner of the Sam Houston State-Montana State. Full story

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Basketball: UNI vs. Iowa 12-6-11

The University of Northern Iowa Panthers topped the Iowa Hawkeyes 80-60 in the McLeod Center Tuesday night. A total of four technical fouls on the Hawkeyes helped the Panthers take a 20-2 run in the second half that sealed the game. Full story

UNI Football vs. Wofford

Football: UNI vs. Wofford 12-3-11

The Northern Iowa Panthers defeated the Wofford Terriers in an unorthodox 28-21 victory in the UNI-Dome. The Panthers recovered a fumbled kickoff return in the end zone to extend its lead in the fourth quarter, scoring two touchdowns in just four seconds of regulation. Full story

Men

Glee Club Christmas show

The University of Northern Iowa Varsity Men's Glee Club hosted their 34th annual Christmas Variety Show last weekend in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The show celebrated the spirit of the Christmas season with music old and new and a variety of serious and comedic acts to haul out the metaphorical holly. Full story

Rhys Talbot

Student Composer's Concert

Coordinated by professor of composition and theory Jonathan Schwabe, UNI School of Music student composers showcased their work in this recital. Full story

UNI vs. ISU

Basketball: UNI tops ISU 69-62

The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team took their third-straight victory in Hilton Coliseum Wednesday with their 69-62 victory over the Iowa State University Cyclones. The Panthers have won five of the six last meetings between the two teams. Full story

Michele Bachmann

Michele Bachmann 11-30-11

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann spoke at Bengston Auditorium at the University of Northern Iowa Wednesday as part of an education forum series hosted by the university and Iowa Public Radio. Full story

Volleyball MVC Tournament

Volleyball: Panthers sweep MVC tournament

The University of Northern Iowa volleyball swept Illinois State and Wichita State last weekend to win their third straight Missouri Valley Tournament. The Panthers have won 60 consecutive MVC games - three complete conference seasons and tournaments. Full story

Basketball vs. Western Carolina

Men's Basketball: UNI vs. Western Carolina

The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team de-clawed the Western Carolina Catamounts on Nov. 22 in the McLeod Center, defeating them 59-39 in the South Padre Invitational. Full story

Swimming and Diving

Swimming and Diving vs. South Dakota State 11-12-11

The University of Northern Iowa swimming and diving team hosted South Dakota State Saturday, losing 105-189. Full story

UNI Football vs. Southern Utah

Northern Iowa vs. Southern Utah 11-12-11

The University of Northern Iowa Panthers rallied from a 21-7 deficit with 27 unanswered points to defeat Southern Utah during the Panther's final home game of the season Saturday in the UNI-Dome. Full story

Women

Northern Iowa vs. Colorado State 11-11-11

The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team took off on a 24-4 run to defeat Colorado State 61-50 during the Panther's season-opener in the McLeod Center Friday. Full story

Dance Marathon Flash Mob

Dance Marathon Flash Mob 11-11-11

Members of University of Northern Iowa's Dance Marathon team participate in a flash mob in Maucker Union on Nov. 10 as part of a registration push. UNI's first-ever Dance Marathon, which will take place in the Union on Feb. 25, 2012, raises funds for the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and the Children's Miracle Network. Full story

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Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra 11-10-11

S. Daniel Gaylen, UNI School of Music professor and conductor, led the Symphonic Band during their fall concert with the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, directed by Rebecca Burkhardt in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Thursday. For a list of School of Music events, visit www.uni.edu/music/events. Full story

Drag Show

Halloween Drag-a-Ganza 10-24-11

Students celebrate Halloween on Oct. 24 with UNI Proud's Halloween Drag-a-Ganza in the Wesley Foundation. Full story

Quidditch

Quidditch Match 10-22-11

The UNI Quidditch Club plays a muggle version of the magical sport of choice for wizards in the "Harry Potter" book series at Cedar Falls High School Oct. 22, 2011. Full story

Panther Village Arch

Panther Village Sneak Peek

Take a sneak peek at the progress on Panther Village, the new on-campus apartment complex south of the quads that will open fall 2012. Full story

NISG Team Building

NISG Team-Building Activity 9-21-11

Senators, executives bond over creative play

Theater professor Gretta Berghammer led the Northern Iowa Student Government senate and executive branch in a series of team-building activities during their regular meeting in the University Room Sept. 9, 2011. The activities consisted of several playful games designed to build community and encourage collaborative and creative thinking. Full story

UNI vs. ISU

UNI vs. ISU 9/3/11

The Northern Iowa Panthers traveled to Ames to face the Iowa State University Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on September 3, 2011. The Panthers led for most of the game before a last-minute touchdown secured a Cyclone victory. Full story

UNI Dance Marathon Summer Kickoff Event

UNI Dance Marathon Summer Kick-Off Event

UNI students participate in the UNI Dance Marathon Summer Kick-Off Event and Fundraiser April 20 by the campanile. The event featured free Panchero's burrito cards sold for $1, a live DJ and a bags competition. Full story

Regents Day Press Conference

Regents Day 3-7-11

One hundred University of Northern Iowa students traveled to the State Capitol in Des Moines Monday to lobby for higher education funding. Full story

Salsa Dancing

Salsa Dancing 2-26-11

UNI students dance at an event hosted by the UNI Salsa Club at the Wesley Foundation on Saturday. Full story

Rock Climbing

Rock Revolution 2-26-11

Students participated in the 12th annual Rock Revolution rock climbing competition in the University of Northern Iowa Wellness and Recreation Center. Full story

Blizzard!

Blizzard! 2-3-11

The Cedar Valley shivered and UNI morning classes froze on February 3 as crews worked to clear the roads following February 2's blizzard, which brought in a total of 8 inches of snow. Full story

ANTHONY JAMES!

Men's Basketball vs. Illinois State 2-2-11

The UNI Panthers defeated the Illinois State University Redbirds in a hard-fought at the McLeod Center Feb. 2, 53-51. Full story

Salsa dancing

Salsa Dancing 1-29-11

UNI students dance at the Wesley Foundation January 29 as part of a salsa night hosted by the UNI Salsa Club. Full story

Women

UNI Women's Basketball vs. Bradley

The UNI Women's basketball team beat the Bradley Braves Saturday 58-34. Full story

UNI Women vs. Southern Illinois

UNI Women vs. Southern Illinois

The UNI women's basketball team beat Southern Illinois 79-39 in the McLeod Center. The game marked the team's sixth straight win. Full story

Men

Men's Basketball vs. Drake

The UNI Panthers beat the Drake Bulldogs Saturday in a sold-out McLeod Center, 69-49. Senior point guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe scored a game-high 16 points while Chip Rank added a career-high 14. The Panthers return to the McLeod Center Wednesday to take on the Creighton Bluejays. Full story

Women

Women's Basketball vs. Evansville

The UNI women's basketball team defeated Evansville at home Saturday 69-37. Full story

Die Fledermaus

Die Fledermaus

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music presented Richard Strauss's "Die Fledermaus" Friday. Full story

Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Students play with alligators and other animals during the Campus Activities Board-sponsored event Into the Wild on Thursday. Full story

Sabin Hall Entrance

A New Sabin

After two years of construction, Sabin Hall has reopened. Classes have now begun in the new rooms and professors have moved back into their offices. The newly renovated Sabin Hall features new, fire-code-approved classrooms, a student lounge, flat screen TVs and a light wall that was once a feature of the old building. Full story

Wind Turbine

Purple and Gold Wind Turbine

The University of Northern Iowa recently completed construction on a purple and gold wind turbine and three solar panels, which are located near the Industrial Technology Center. Full story

Koch

UNI vs. Iowa 12-7-10

The UNI Panthers fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes 51-39 Tuesday at Iowa. Full story

Tree lighting

Tree Lighting and Holiday Social 12-4-10

UNI students and community members enjoy an evening of crafts, treats and singing Saturday during the College Hill Partnership's Tree Lighting and Holiday Social. The event concluded with a tree lighting ceremony conducted by Santa Claus. Full story

Football Lehigh

UNI vs. Lehigh 11-27-10

The UNI Panthers fell to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 14-7 in the first game of the playoffs to end their 2010 football season.   Full story

International Education Week

International Education Week

UNI students celebrated International Education Week, which included a traditional clothing day and "Focus on Brazil," an event that featured several aspects of Brazilian culture, including a performance by the Capoeira Club. Full story

UNI vs. Syracuse

UNI vs. Syracuse 11-12-10

The UNI Panthers lost to the Syracuse Orange 46-68 Friday, Nov. 12 at Syracuse. Full story

Allison Scott

Allison Scott and Lick It Ticket 11-12-10

Allison Scott and Lick It Ticket performed at the HUB Friday, Nov. 12 to raise money for Seeds of Hope, a charity organization whose mission is to offer hope, healing and comfort during times of intense challenges, catastrophic illnesses and loss. Scott is a pianist and vocalist from Minneapolis, Minn. Lick It Ticket is a jazz/jam/funk/blues/fusion/alternative band from Cedar Falls that features Robert Espe on tenor saxophone, Ryan Pearson on guitar and vocals, Andrew Thoreen on bass and Collin Braley on drums. Full story

Panther football vs. Missouri State

Slideshow - UNI vs. Missouri State 11-13-10

The UNI Panthers defeated Missouri State 34-14 Saturday, Nov. 13, clinching the MVFC title. This is the fourth time in six years that the Panthers have finished as conference champions. Full story

Slideshow - RHA'VE (Blacklight Party) 10-15-10

Students dance at the Residence Hall Association's first annual RHA'VE black light party in the West Gym Oct. 15. Full story

Slideshow: Oktoberfest 10-1-10

UNI students, faculty and staff gathered with the Cedar Falls community at College Hill to enjoy bratwurst, beer and polka in celebration of the German tradition of Oktoberfest. The event was hosted by the College Hill Partnership on Friday, Oct. 1.

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Slideshow - Counterprotest for Westboro Church 9-16-10

University of Northern Iowa students gathered outside the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on Sept. 16, 2010 to protest the Westboro Baptist Church's scheduled demonstration against the speech by Judy Shepard, whose son Matthew was killed for his homosexuality. The WBC did not attend.

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Sildeshow - Winter Dance Party

The number one and official tribute show for Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper! John Mueller's Winter Dance Party is an authentic re-creation of the final tour by Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. Presented 50 years after the fateful crash, this world famous act is the only show in existence endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates! Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all hit songs of the 50's era. Full story

Slideshow - Tallcorn Jazz Festival

The Jazz Festival was held February 19th in Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall. Full story

Slideshow - Study Abroad Information Session

This event was held in the State College Room on Friday, Feb. 19th, 2010. Full story

Slideshow - 'Coffee-The World in Your Cup'

'Coffee-The World in Your Cup' was displayed Thursday February 11th at the UNI Museums Spring Exhibit.  Full story

Slideshow - You are Beautiful, UNI

Click image for Slideshow UNI students chalked in response to blashphemy day with encouraging and happy messages. Unfortunately only a select few people were able to see these messages because of the rain. Full story

Slideshow - Family Weekend

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Slideshow - Symphony

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