UNI’s 150th class is now on campus! After first-year students moved into the residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 20, they met up at the McLeod Center for the Panther Welcome Kickoff, a high-energy event to make connections, and find out what it means to be a UNI Panther.

Students donned matching Panther Nation t-shirts with the official sesquicentennial logo and packed the student section of McLeod where they learned UNI traditions such as the Fight Song and the dance to “Interlude,” making them ready to get loud at events all year long. Students then made their way outside to fill in an outline of “U-N-I” on the lawn for a drone to capture a class photo.  

The evening ended with a tailgate dinner followed by Panther Palooza, which introduced students to perks of the Wellness & Recreation Center, such as the leisure pool, racquetball courts and climbing wall.

We can’t wait to see all the things the 150th class accomplishes this year and in the coming years!