As part of the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, the university is partnering with the Cedar Falls Historic Preservation Commission to offer two special architectural walking tours. 

"UNI's architecture and architectural history are deserving of celebration, and the 150th anniversary is a good time to appreciate the care that has gone into the design and maintenance of buildings on campus," said Jim O’Loughlin, professor of English at UNI, who also sits on the steering committee for the sesquicentennial celebration.

These one-hour tours, set for Thursday, Oct. 2 at 3:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m., will guide participants across campus to explore the distinctive exteriors and unique interior spaces of UNI’s historic buildings.

"UNI has a number of architectural gems and buildings with interesting histories. Even people who spend a lot of time on campus will learn some new things on this tour," said O’Loughlin.

Tours will begin at Bartlett Courtyard, near the Commons, and span approximately 1.25 miles, visiting nine locations across the university campus.