7 reasons to stop by the UNI Booth at the Iowa State Fair
7 reasons to stop by the UNI Booth at the Iowa State Fair
The University of Northern Iowa is heading to the Iowa State Fair, and you won’t want to miss what’s happening at our booth located in the Varied Industries Building. From Aug. 13-23, stop by to shop, connect and show your Panther Pride.
- Refresh your Panther wardrobe
Need to refresh your Panther wardrobe? As much as you love visiting campus, we know you can’t always make it to the UNI Bookstore. That’s why we’re bringing all of the latest Panther gear to you! The UNI Bookstore is bringing a great selection of apparel, gifts and brand-new merchandise to the fair.
- Be the first to get the new TC’s Tee
It’s here! The newest TC’s Tee makes its debut at the Iowa State Fair. Stop by the UNI booth to be among the first to pick one up before it’s available anywhere else. Each shirt purchased supports student scholarships, helping current and future Panthers pursue their dreams. These shirts are only available through the school year — grab yours while you can!
- Score free Panther swag
Who doesn’t love free UNI gear? Stock up on Panther swag, including posters, temporary tattoos, athletics schedules and other fun surprises.
- Experience UNI’s 150th anniversary celebration
Celebrate 150 years of Panther history by exploring UNI’s interactive sesquicentennial digital exhibit. Discover memorable milestones and the people who have shaped the university over the past century and a half. Can’t make it to the fair? No worries, you can visit the exhibits on campus!
- Meet UNI coaches and leaders
Stop by for the chance to meet UNI President Mark Nook and several Panther coaches. It’s a great opportunity to connect, take a photo and chat with the people leading Panther athletics and the university.
- Discover what’s new at UNI
Learn about some of UNI’s newest and most exciting programs, including nursing, engineering and more. It’s a chance to see how UNI continues to grow and prepare students for the future through hands-on learning and state-of-the-art equipment.
- Connect with Panthers across generations
Whether you graduated decades ago or recently joined the Panther family, the UNI booth is a gathering place for alumni, students, staff and Panthers fans alike. Reconnect with familiar faces and meet Panthers from every generation.
UNI booth schedule:
Everyday
Each day, you can connect with UNI Panthers and explore the new interactive UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration digital exhibit. Make sure to pick up new UNI gear, including the 2026 TC’s Tee and tons of other UNI Bookstore merchandise.
Thursday, Aug. 13 - UNI Athletics
9 to 5 p.m. — Meet UNI head coaches, athletic director Megan Franklin and other UNI Athletics staff.
Friday, Aug. 14 - College of Education
9 to 5 p.m. — Connect with College of Education staff and chat with current teaching students.
Saturday, Aug. 15 - Alumni
9 to 5 p.m. — Connect with UNI Alumni!
Sunday, Aug. 16 - Alumni
9 to 1 p.m. — Connect with UNI Alumni!
Monday, Aug. 17 - Arts & Graphic Design
9 to 5 p.m. — Chat with UNI art educators and learn how the department supported a new art installation at the Iowa State Fair.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 — Nursing & Public Health
9 to 5 p.m. — Learn from staff and students in UNI’s Nursing & Public Health Department about all of the new equipment and hands-on experiences the program has to offer.
Wednesday, Aug. 19 - Wilson College of Business
9 to 5 p.m. — Connect with faculty from the Wilson College of Business and learn about nationally recognized programs such as marketing, entrepreneurship and more.
Thursday, Aug. 20 - UNI Admissions
9 to 5 p.m. — Connect with a UNI Admissions representative.
Friday, Aug. 21 - President Mark Nook and Alumni
9 to 12 p.m. — Meet UNI President Mark Nook.
9 to 5 p.m. — Connect with UNI Alumni!
Saturday, Aug. 22 - Alumni
9 to 5 p.m. — Connect with UNI Alumni!
Sunday, Aug. 23 - Engineering
9 to 5 p.m. — Learn about all of the cool new engineering programs we offer and find out about new programs we hope to launch soon.
