UD Slates Fall Theatre Production
Oct 16, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque Fine and Performing Arts Department and the UD Drama Club will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as its Fall 2012 production - a production conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with original music and lyrics by William Finn, and book by Rachel Sheinkin. The show was originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, and Second Stage Theatre.
UD Receives $13.5 Million for New Housing and an Indoor Intramural /Practice Facility
Oct 15, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
University President Jeffrey F. Bullock today announced a gift of $13.5 million from Trustee Joe and Linda Chlapaty to fund Phase I of new campus student housing and an indoor practice/intramural facility.
Dubuque Symphony to Join With the Columbus Symphony to Open UD's Performing Arts and Campus Center
Oct 11, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
University President Jeffrey F. Bullock today announced that a Grand Opening Orchestra, comprised of musicians from both the Columbus and Dubuque symphony orchestras, will open the University's Performing Arts and Campus Center in a concert on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
University of Dubuque to Honor Five Alumni/ae at Homecoming
Oct 8, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
On Saturday, October 13, 2012 the University of Dubuque is privileged to honor five outstanding alumni/ae: Lloyd Alamsha (C'56, S'60), Curtis Karns (S'84), Maurice "Maury" Waugh (C'62), Lisa (Demerarth) Schultz (C'02), and Robert "Bob" Glenn (C'67) as part of the 2012 Homecoming Celebration. Awards will be presented during the Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet at 6:30 p.m. in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center on the campus.
Hanus Named Semi-Finalist in 2012 NFF National Scholar-Athlete
Oct 1, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
DALLAS, Texas - Selected as the best and brightest from the college gridiron, The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today the 147 candidates for the 2012 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards, presented by Fidelity Investments®, a leading provider of not-for-profit workplace retirement savings plans in higher education. The 147 nominees also comprise the list of semifinalists for the 2012 William V. Campbell Trophy, endowed by HealthSouth, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.
University of Dubuque Celebrates Homecoming 2012
Oct 1, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
University of Dubuque alumni/ae will return to campus for the University's 159th Homecoming Celebration, October 11 - 14, 2012. Spartan Nation is the theme for this year's gathering of alumni/ae and families.
UD Receives Multi-million Dollar Gift for Scholarship Endowment
Sep 29, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
University President Jeffrey F. Bullock today announced a $12 million commitment from a University supporter designated for student scholarship endowment. The donor has requested anonymity at this time.
UD Announces Fall 2012 Poet-in-Residence Reading Series
Sep 26, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Lauren K. Alleyne, assistant professor of English and poet-in-residence at the University of Dubuque, today announced the fall semester's Poet-in Residence Reading Series: The Non-Fiction Edition. All readings will begin on October 1, 2012 and take place in the Couchman Reading Room of the Charles C. Myers Library. The series is free and open to the public.
University of Dubuque Named a Military Friendly School
Sep 17, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named the University of Dubuque to the coveted Military Friendly Schools list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.
UD Opening Convocation Marks 160th Year
Sep 11, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The 160th Opening Convocation of the University of Dubuque will begin at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in Westminster Presbyterian Church. Janet Jamieson, associate professor of accounting and director of summer school at the University of Dubuque, will deliver the convocation address titledChoices.
University of Dubuque Welcomes Students for 2012-2013 Academic Year
Aug 22, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
With the 2012-20013 academic year set to begin with the start of classes on Thursday, August 30, the University of Dubuque campus is alive with activity as students and faculty return to the campus.
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Student Receives Apollos Scholarship
Aug 17, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation has recently announced the recipients of the Apollos Scholarship Program. Apollos scholarship awards continue the tradition of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary at Omaha, which opened in the fall of 1891.
UDTS Featured in Presbyterians Today Magazine
Aug 7, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
UDTS Master of Arts in Missional Christianity program is currently featured in Presbyterians Today. Be sure to read their feature "Let's get missional" by following this link...
UD Aviation Program Installs New Flight Training Device
Aug 7, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
This Spring, the University of Dubuque Aviation Department was equipped with a new, state-of-the-art Aerosim Flight Training Device (FTD).
State Economic Development Board Accepts Bullock Appointment
Jul 23, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board (Des Moines, IA) has accepted the appointment of Jeffrey F. Bullock, president of the University of Dubuque, as an ex-officio member of the board. The Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (IAICU) appoints a representative from one of the state's private institutions to serve on the IEDA board.
UD Hosts Career Professionals of Iowa Conference
Jul 3, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque's Career & Life Service Office will host the 2012 Career Professionals of Iowa Conference, to be held on Thursday, July 12 and Friday, July 13 at the Grand River Center in the Port of Dubuque.
UD for KIDS Record Enrollment Year
Jun 28, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The summer 2012 UD for KIDS program is now in full swing - bringing young students from first through seventh grade to the University Campus. Grades 1-2 were present for the program's first week - June 18-22; grades 3-4 are on campus this week - June 25-29; and grades 5-7 will attend classes July 9-13. Classes are held daily from 12:30-4:00 p.m. at various campus locations. For the first time ever, UD for KIDS closed enrollment in March and April due to an overwhelming response. Classes filled extremely quickly - with a current enrollment of 802 students.
University of Dubuque Appoints Robbins to Lead Programming for Performing Arts and Campus Center
Jun 20, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
President Jeffrey F. Bullock announced the appointment of Thomas J. Robbins as special assistant to the president and executive director of the University's new Performing Arts and Campus Center, effective August 15, 2012.
University of Dubuque Inducts Two Members to Faculty Hall of Fame
May 12, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
The University of Dubuque inducted two new members into its Faculty Hall of Fame on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Jennifer Supple Bartels, teaching specialist in communication, was recognized with the John Knox Coit Prize, and Richard Birkenbeuel, director of the domestic and international MBA programs and associate professor of business, was recognized with the William Lomax Award.
UD ROTC Commissions Cadets
May 9, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Ten U.S. Army ROTC cadets will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants during a May 10, 2012 ceremony at the University of Dubuque. The ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. in Steffens Hall of the Charles and Romona Myers Center, and will feature Colonel Timothy Higgins as the keynote speaker.
