Nationally Known Speaker, Susan Emmerich to Speak as Wendt Center for Character Education Spring Lecturer

Mar 25, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

On Monday, April 8, the University of Dubuque's Wendt Center for Character Education will host a lecture by Dr. Susan Emmerich, on environmental conflict management. Her lecture, When Heaven Meets Earth: Creation Care as a Ministry of Justice, Reconciliation and Community Transformation, will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Stoltz Sports Center on the University of Dubuque Campus. The event is free and open to the public.

University of Dubuque Receives President's Honor Roll Award for Service

Mar 22, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

The University of Dubuque has been named to the 2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.

Almost Free: African Americans in Dubuque 1830-1900

Mar 22, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

On Thursday, April 4, the University of Dubuque welcomes Dr. David Brodnax, Sr., who will deliver a lecture titled Almost Free: African Americans in Dubuque, 1830-1900. The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Charles and Romona Myers Center Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Renowned Speaker on Human Trafficking to Present at the University of Dubuque

Mar 22, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

On Thursday, April 4, Jesse Bach, executive director of The Imagine Foundation, will speak on the topic of human rights violations, and how this modern-day slavery can be stopped. His lecture will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Blades Chapel on the University of Dubuque campus.

UD Young Adult Book Club Connects With Authors

Mar 8, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

The University of Dubuque Charles C. Myers Library is host to two monthly University Book Clubs - participation in one of which comes with bonus features! The Young Adult (YA) Book Club, in its third year of existence, is attracting more readers to the genre, and features author chats as a regular part of its discussion groups.

Faculty Organ and Choral Concert - Tonight!

Mar 6, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Dr. Charles Barland, University Organist and Choral Director, will present a program of organ and choral music of Eastern Europe and the United States with the University of Dubuque Concert Choir.

University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Hosts Mission Conference

Mar 4, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary will host a Spring Mission Conference on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13 on the University of Dubuque campus. The focus of the conference is "Sharing Good News and Good Nurture," and will emphasize contemporary approaches for evangelism and discipleship in the church today. The conference is open to the public.

Bryan Dik to Speak at First of Two Wendt Center for Character Education Spring Lectures

Mar 4, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

On Monday, March 11, the University of Dubuque's Wendt Center for Character Education will host a lecture by author and vocational psychologist Bryan Dik. The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Stoltz Sports Center on the University of Dubuque Campus. The event is free and open to the public.

UD Enactus Team Hosts a Dance-A-Thon

Feb 21, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

On Saturday, March 2, members of the University of Dubuque Enactus (formerly known as SIFE) Team will be hosting a Dance-A-Thon in the University of Dubuque's McCormick Gymnasium from 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. in hopes to raise awareness about Cerebral Palsy.

Free Help Available for College Financial Aid - Volunteers to Help Families Fill Out FAFSA

Feb 13, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

On Saturday, February 23, the University of Dubuque will host "Iowa College Goal Sunday." The event, held at organizations throughout the state during the week of February 16 - 24, is part of the national College Goal SundaySM program, offering free assistance to Iowa students and families with forms required for federal financial aid. UD is one of 34 sites across Iowa to host this financial aid event.

UD Arts Department to Present Flyin' West

Feb 6, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

The University of Dubuque Fine and Performing Arts Department, the UD Drama Club, and the Black Student Union (BSU) proudly present: Flyin' West as its spring 2013 production. Written by Pearl Cleage, the show is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. The show begins each evening February 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall on the University of Dubuque campus.

The University of Dubuque Fine and Performing Arts Department to Hold Murder Mystery Dinner

Jan 28, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

The University of Dubuque's Fine and Performing Arts Department will present a Murder Mystery Dinner as a part of its J-Term Murder Mystery Dinner Theater course. Performances will be held Thursday, January 31 - Saturday, February 1 in Peters Commons on the University of Dubuque Campus.

Performing Arts, Worship, and Campus Center to be Named Heritage Center

Jan 21, 2013 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

President Jeffrey F. Bullock, today announced that the formal name of the Fine, Performing Arts, Worship, and Campus Center at the University of Dubuque is to be Heritage Center. The Center, sited at the corner of McCormick and Bennett Streets, has an expected move-in date of April 1, 2013.

UD ROTC Commissions Cadets

Dec 18, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Four U.S. Army ROTC cadets will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants during a December 20, 2012 Commissioning Ceremony at the University of Dubuque. The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Steffens Hall of the Charles and Romona Myers Center, and will feature Major General (Ret.) Robert Felderman (C'88) as the keynote speaker. The ROTC Eagle Company, 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.

UD Flight Instructor Kevin Bradford Named AOPA Excellence Award Winner

Oct 17, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Professor Steven Accinelli, aviation department head and director of UD aviation programs, today announced that Flight Instructor Kevin Bradford was one of three flight instructors to be named as Outstanding Flight Instructors by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, CA on October 10, 2012.

UD Mediation Team Holds First Annual Mediation Tournament

Oct 16, 2012 | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

On October 6, 2012, the University of Dubuque Mediation Team, coached by Professor Ben Bartels, held their first annual mediation tournament. The intent of the tournament is to give students a real-life experience as mediator, an attorney, and client. Three students make up each team, and must participate as mediator in one of three preliminary rounds.

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.