UD Receives Funding for Women's Environmental Science Research Projects
Nov 7, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque recently received a $5,500 grant from The Monticello College Foundation (Godfrey, IL) to fund environmental science research experiences for women.
President's Message Upon the Death of Walter F. Peterson
Oct 23, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
It is with sadness and regret that I share with you that on Monday, October 23, Dr. Walter Fritiof Peterson, passed away at 87 years of age. Dr. Peterson was president of the University of Dubuque from 1970-1990; became the University's first and only Chancellor, 1990-2000, and was granted the titles of President Emeritus and Chancellor Emeritus upon his retirement.
George Will to Keynote Wendt Center for Character Education Fall Conference
Oct 17, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque's Wendt Center for Character Education will hold its third annual fall conference on Wednesday and Thursday, October 24-25, 2007. The theme of the 2007-08 conference is "The Content of our National Character: Ethics in Public Policy Making."
UD to Induct Five into Athletic Hall of Fame
Oct 11, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
On Saturday, October 27, the University of Dubuque will induct five individuals into the Athletic Hall of Fame - Tim Felderman (C'95), Roger Patton (C'57), David Sage (C'64), Edward T. Taber (C'25) (in memoriam), and June (Salow) Wooten (C'87) - as a part of the 2007 Homecoming Celebration. Awards will be presented during the Alumni/ae Dinner at the Grand River Center.
University of Dubuque Honors Alumni/ae
Oct 11, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
On Saturday, October 27, the University of Dubuque will honor five outstanding alumni/ae - Barbara (Weber) Blinks (C'64), Dale L. Brubaker (C'43) ,Nancy Kringle (C'85), Silas Kessler (C'32/S'34), and Seven E. Wirth (C'75/S'78) - as a part of the 2007 Homecoming Celebration. Awards will be presented during the Alumni/ae Dinner at the Grand River Center.
Washington Post Columnist George Will to Speak at Wendt Conference
Oct 9, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Washington Post columnist George F. Will will serve as the keynote speaker for the University of Dubuque Wendt Center for Character Education's third annual fall conference on Wednesday, October 24. The theme of the 2007-08 conference is "The Content of our National Character: Ethics in Public Policy Making."
Rev. James Gunn Appointed Edwin B. Lindsay Chaplain to Students
Sep 28, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
University President Jeffrey F. Bullock today announced the appointment of James Gunn, a graduate of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary's (UDTS) Class of 2002, as the University's Edwin B. Lindsay Chaplain to Students. Rev. Gunn will begin his service on campus on October 29, 2007.
UD to Open New Academic Year, Break Ground for New Facility
Sep 6, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The 155th Opening Convocation of the University of Dubuque will begin at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in Westminster Presbyterian Church. Groundbreaking for the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center will be a part of this service, with a procession to the construction site.
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary offers Distance Master of Divinity (M. Div.) Degree
Aug 23, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
On Saturday, August 4, 2007 a full cohort of students representing three denominations and 12 presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (USA) enrolled as the inaugural class of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary's (UDTS) Distance Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree program. UDTS is the first seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to offer a Master of Divinity distance education program. This 5-year program allows participants to take the majority of classes via the Internet. Two-thirds of the courses are taught online, while the remaining credits are earned in residency at the Dubuque campus. The curriculum and faculty for the Distance M.Div. are the same as those in our residential program.
Murry Named Seminary Director of Field Education
Jun 13, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Dr. Bradley Longfield, vice president and dean of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS), has appointed Rev. Harold (Hal) Murry as director of field education and instructor of ministry. Rev. Murry succeeds Dr. Henry Fawcett who has served as interim director of field education for the past year.
Thompson Named Seminary Director of Distance Learning
Jun 11, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Dr. Bradley Longfield, vice president and dean of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS), has named Melinda Thompson, instructor of Old Testament, director of distance learning and assistant professor of Old Testament. Thompson has served as the interim director since the retirement of John Jewell in fall of 2006. Jewell had directed the Distance Learning program of the Seminary since its inception in 1999.
UD Receives $250,000 Grant from The Kresge Foundation
May 18, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque has received a $250,000 Capital Challenge Grant from The Kresge Foundation to support the newly renovated and expanded University Science Center. Funding will be given when the balance of the campaign goal ($1,039,610 by January 1, 2008) has been raised.
University of Dubuque Dedicates Science Center
May 9, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
On Friday afternoon, May 11, 2007 the University of Dubuque will officially dedicate the newly renovated and expanded University Science Center. The ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Peterson Atrium of the Science Center. A reception and tours of the building will follow.
University of Dubuque Choir to Tour Southeastern States and Puerto Rico
May 7, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Members of the University of Dubuques Concert Choir will perform concerts in four states - Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Illinois and in Puerto Rico on a 11-day tour, beginning Monday, May 14.
UD Nursing Program to Hold First Pinning Ceremony
May 7, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
On Friday, May 11, 2007 the University of Dubuque Nursing Program will celebrate the first graduating class of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students since the program's reinstatement in 2004, with a Pinning Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in Steffens Hall of the Charles and Romona Myers Center.
UD ROTC Commissions Cadets
May 7, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Three Army ROTC cadets will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants during a May 11, 2007 ceremony at the University of Dubuque. The ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Charles and Romona Myers Center Auditorium, and will feature Lieutenant Colonel Todd M. Jacobus as the keynote speaker. The ROTC Eagle Detachment, headquartered at the University of Dubuque, is open to students from all three Dubuque institutions - UD, Loras, and Clarke - as well as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
University of Dubuque Announces 2007 Commencement Ceremonies
May 7, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque will confer degrees on 200 undergraduate and 40 graduate students during its 155th College Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Grand River Center in the Port of Dubuque.
John Deere Foundation Awards $100,000 for University Science Center
Apr 12, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The John Deere Foundation recently announced $100,000 in funding support for the newly renovated and expanded University Science Center.
University of Dubuque Celebrates the Arts
Apr 9, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque will host its third annual series of events titled The Character of Art; The Art of Character in a two-week celebration of the arts, April 10-25. This year's theme is "The Artist's Landscape." Artist Gui-Jie Zhang and poet Mary Swander will be on campus as part of this enjoyable and educational week of celebrating the relationship between art and character.
UD Students Explore the Art and Culture of Italy
Apr 9, 2007 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Forty-three UD students traveled for 9 days in Italy as part of this year's Art and Culture of Italy study tour. The tour, which took place March 1-9, marks the 20th international studies trip for the University of Dubuque since 2000.
