The Gallagher Bluedorn and UNI Department of Theatre are offering a first-of-its-kind, week-long opportunity for middle and high school students in the Cedar Valley who have an interest in technical theater. The Science and Engineering in Technical Theater (SETT) Camp will introduce youth to technical theater through lighting, audio engineering, set construction, costuming and more - all while amplifying STEM concepts.
One of Micaiah Krutsinger’s favorite features of UNI is actually the amazing opportunities the Cedar Valley offers. There's no shortage of things for UNI students to do in their free time!
Vermeer Corporation, an international company headquartered in Pella, is the newest Founding Family of the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center (UNI FBC).
Before she was in high school, Kira Manuel had actually never been to a college campus before. The first in her family to go to a four-year university, Manuel didn’t really know much about college – except that it was expensive.
Taking part in a study abroad trip as a college student is often the opportunity of a lifetime. That was certainly the case for April Vande Voort, a senior in psychology, when her capstone group from UNI partnered with the Universidad Marista in Mérida, Mexico.
Right away, Luigi Lopez knew UNI was a great fit. From its campus size to the supportive faculty and staff, UNI has provided Lopez with many amazing opportunities to get involved on campus and develop academically and professionally.
NFL Super Bowl MVP and former Northern Iowa Panthers’ quarterback Kurt Warner delivered the keynote speech at the Boy Scouts' annual Governor’s Luncheon in Des Moines. The event was a homecoming of sorts – it was held in what used to be known as Veterans Memorial Auditorium, where Warner played for the Iowa Barnstormers before making his way to the NFL.
After high school, Liz Clark attended an online community college while living at home, but she felt like she was missing out on the campus life experience. After visiting the University of Northern Iowa campus, Clark knew she wanted to transfer to UNI to study - and live.
Diamond Roundtree didn’t want to stay in Iowa for college, but when it came down to making her choice, she knew UNI was the right fit. A member of the Black Student Union and a writer and editor for the student newspaper, Roundtree has found her place at UNI and built long-lasting friendships.
