UD to Induct Four into Athletic Hall of Fame and One into Athletic Hall of Distinction
Oct 16, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
On Saturday, October 18, the University of Dubuque will induct three individuals into the Athletic Hall of Fame: Tod Cox (C'82), Russell Spearman (C'62), and Roger Waialae (C'90), and Lori (Kamp) Wieters (C'83); and Marilyn Zunk (Athletic Staff, 1977-2006) into the Athletic Hall of Distinction. Awards will be presented during the Alumni/ae Dinner at the Midway Hotel as a part of the 2008 Homecoming Celebration.
University of Dubuque Honors Alumni/ae
Oct 14, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
On Saturday, October 18, the University of Dubuque will honor five outstanding alumni/ae - Tony Lehmann (MBA'87), Kent Hatteberg (C'77), Pauline (Tobiason) Antons (C'48), William "Bill" Svrluga (C'66), and Saleem Ghubril (M.Div.'91) - as a part of the 2008 Homecoming Celebration. Awards will be presented during the Alumni/ae Dinner at the Midway Hotel.
University of Dubuque Celebrates Homecoming 2008
Oct 14, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
University of Dubuque alumni/ae will return to campus for the University's 155th Homecoming celebration, October 14 - 19, 2008. Spartan Pride Worldwide is the theme for this year's gathering of alumni/ae and families.
Michael Josephson to Keynote Wendt Center for Character Education Fall Conference
Oct 9, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Ethicist, commentator, and author Michael Josephson will serve as the keynote speaker for the University of Dubuque Lester and Michael Lester Wendt Center for Character Education's forth annual fall conference on Thursday, October 16. The theme of the 2008 conference is "Does Character Really Count? Going for the Gold - From Sports and Business to Education and Public Service." The event is free and open to the public.
Department of Natural and Applied Sciences to Host Fall Seminar Series
Sep 25, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The Department of Natural and Applied Science will host a Fall Seminar Series, beginning on Friday, September 26 on the University of Dubuque campus.
University Receives $134,500 Grant from Carver Trust
Aug 21, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque has been awarded $134,500 by the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. The grant will allow for the acquisition of an Anasazi 90MHz Eft FT-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) system and an associated dry air source.
UDTS prof sees unrest in South Africa
Aug 21, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
South Africa was supposed to be little more than another tally to add to the number of countries University of Dubuque Professor David Moessner has lectured in over the years -- a pleasant adventure filled with fond memories and diverse company.
UD English Professor to be Featured Poet at Milwaukee's Irish Fest
Aug 12, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
University of Dubuque English professor, Tyler Farrell will take his place as "featured poet" at Milwaukee's 2008 Irish Fest. The festival will be held August 14 - 18, at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park.
Archie Lieberman Photograph Display
Jun 24, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Now through July, the Charles C. Myers Library will be displaying a sample of photographs from famed photographer Archie Lieberman. Lieberman is best known for his books Farm Boy and Neighbors. In these two books, Lieberman documents 40 years of farm life as experienced by the people in the town of Schapville, Illinois. He worked extensively for Look magazine from 1952 to 1972 and his photographs have appeared in Life, Time, Fortune, Collier's, Holiday, London Illustrated, Paris-Match and others. Lieberman has been author of, or photographer for, more than twenty books.
UDTS Student Named 2008 Lydia Scholar
Jun 10, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS) Master of Divinity (MDiv) candidate Heidi Smith has been named the 2008 Lydia Scholar by The Network of Presbyterian Women in Leadership (NPWL).
University of Dubuque Receives President's Honor Roll Award for Service
May 28, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The Corporation for National and Community Service has named the University of Dubuque to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth.
Security Officer Bongert to Compete in 2008 USA Olympic Judo Trials
May 21, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque will be watching the 2008 USA Olympic Judo Trials with high hopes on June 13-14. Security officer Andrea Bongert will entertain visions of making the 2008 Olympic Team in Judo when the qualifying tournament begins on June 13 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
UD to Host Grasshorse Animation Studios
Apr 29, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
On Thursday May 1, the University of Dubuque will host Stephen Jennings of Grasshorse Animation Studios. Jennings will address issues such as employment opportunities in the animation industry, and the industry outlook for Iowa. The seminar will be held at 4:00 p.m. in Room 201 of the Dunlap Technology Center; it is free and open to the public.
University of Dubuque Announces 2008 Commencement Ceremonies
Apr 29, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque will confer degrees on 264 undergraduate and 57graduate students during its 156th College Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Grand River Center in the Port of Dubuque.
UD Presents The Art of Dance
Apr 9, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque's Fine and Performing Arts Department will present The Art of Dance on Friday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Blades Hall on the University of Dubuque campus. The event is a part of the University's fourth annual spring arts series of events titled The Character of Art; The Art of Character. Admission is free of charge.
University of Dubuque Celebrates the Arts
Mar 27, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque will host its fourth annual spring arts series of events titled The Character of Art; The Art of Character in a month-long celebration of the arts, March 25 - April 29. This year's theme is "Art Unraveled: The Values of Art". This year's featured artists, poet Eamonn Wall and artist Carl Johnson will be on campus as part of this enjoyable and educational week of celebrating the relationship between art and character.
UD Ranked Third in State for Largest Fundraising Efforts
Feb 25, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The Council for Aid to Education (CAE) announced this week that the University of Dubuque has ranked third among colleges in the State of Iowa for the highest fundraising totals for 2007.
UD Celebrates Black History Month
Feb 5, 2008 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Dubuque will host Leon Mosley, Republican Party of Iowa State Co-Chair and Cecilia Lott, Pastor of Kingdom Ministries in Dubuque. Mosley and Lott will speak as a part of the "Delighting in the Achievements of African Americans" celebration on Monday, February 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Blades Auditorium.
