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1 The truth about sustainability States that sustainability is not just a trend, that green does not equal sustainable, and that sustainable practices can be good investments; Sustainability Coordinator Eric O'Brien cites campus practices.
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2 STARS, Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System; UNI is one of only nine schools in the U. S. and Canada to achieve a gold STARS rating Rating system allows schools to assess their progress in sustainability; UNI achieved a very high ranking.
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3 Multimodal Transportation Center features easier campus access, solar panels Center opened in 2010; includes 587 parking spaces, bus station; solar panels provide most of the energy for the structure; City Mouse sculpture by Andrew Arvanetes installed; photo.
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4 A return of light; Sabin Hall renovation aims for LEED Silver certification $11.8 million renovation completed on Sabin Hall; brief look at building history and the aims of the renovation; met Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards; photo.
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5 DOR puts innovation to work with green business practices Department of Residence outlines many steps that it has taken recycle, reduce waste, and use energy wisely; photo.
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6 Academic spotlight, interior design; sustainability and interior design at UNI Classes focus on green design and sustainability; include certification; photo.
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7 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Spotlight on programs, statistics, and alumni.
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8 UNI goes green with installation of wind-solar hybrid power station Twelve kilowatt wind-solar power station installed near Industrial Technology Center; furnishes energy for nearby demonstration greenhouse; photo.
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9 UNI I am . . .. A legacy family; four generations of purple pride Four generations of one family value UNI; photo.
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10 Serving Iowa's sustainability needs Several centers on the UNI campus focus on innovation, consultation, and reducing waste; photo.
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11 Ahrabi-Fard first UNI inductee into MVC Hall of Fame Outline of the achievements of Professor Iradge Ahrabi-fard; photo.
12 Panther women capture MVC crown; advance to 2nd straight NCAA tourney Women's basketball team goes 17-1 in league play; win 27 games overall; lose to Michigan State University in NCAA tournament; several team members gain special honors; photo.
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13 UNI MBA reaches 10-year milestone in Hong Kong A look at the work of the College of Business Administration in Hong Kong; photo.
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14 Kids in the Kitchen program teaches students healthy nutrition Grassroots Café program opens in the Price Laboratory School; students learn to prepare foot; photo.
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15 Green Iowa AmeriCorps nationally recognized for innovation Campus center lauded as one of fifty-two strong programs; assists in energy conservation; photo.
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16 Center for Multicultural Education celebrates 40 years Brief history of the center; photo.
17 UNI Concert Chorale performs at Carnegie Hall in New York Concert Chorale performs "Festival Te Deum"; group has also performed at several sites in Europe; photo.
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18 Future scientists receive a boost from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Grant helped modernize equipment in two biology labs; a look at the prospects in the field of study; photo.
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19 Imagine the Impact; planned gift ensures jazz program will stay in full swing Phil and Sachi Snyder plan to establish the Phil and Sachi Snyder Scholarship in Jazz Studies; photo.
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20 Meet the Alumni Association staff Brief thoughts from the staff; photo.
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21 Jean (Gifford) Doran Jean Doran is enjoying retirement and time with family, especially her grandkids.
22 Frances (Hood) Hedeman Frances Hedeman keeps busy in retirement as a grant writer for Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garderns and fundraising for Finley Hospital.
23 William Poston William Poston emeritus professor at Iowa State University has published his 16th book, "School Budgeting in Hard Times: Confronting Cutbacks and Critics".
24 George Coffin George Coffin and his wife visited Arizona to meet their new granddaughter.
25 Lynette (Simester) Doepke Lynette Doepke has retired from teaching.
26 Michael J. Pint Michael Pint is the owner of The Seasons at Maplewood which won the Senior Housing Development/Redevelopment award from the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal.
27 Kenneth Pfile Kenneth Pfile retired from the Michigan Education Association in 2002 and is now working f or Workers Independent News as the union outreach coordinator.
28 Phyllis Somerville Phyllis Somerville co-stars on the Showtime series "The Big C", with Laura Linney and Oliver Platt. She has won critical acclaim for roles on Broadway and in film.
29 Donna (Bonderman) Rynasko Donna Rynasko retired in 1990 after 40 years as a first grade teacher.
30 Joann (Holden) Boyd Joann Boyd is still tutoring kindergarten and elementary school students in a public school in Connecticut.
31 Sharon (Dixon) Gourley Sharon Gourley retired from teaching in 2008.
32 Marva (Nygaard) Bieber Marva Bieber is retiring after 50 years of teaching.
33 Dorothy (Clarksean) Bockenstedt Dorothy Bockenstedt is retired and enjoys time with her children and grandchildren.
34 Nancy (Burham) Henry Nancy Henry has been retired from middle school teaching for the past 10 years.
35 Lavonne "Vonny" (Gross) Cady Lavonne and Darrell Cady live in Macomb and enjoy visiting their children and grandchildren.
36 Shirley Dutton Shirley Dutton was inducted into the Wyoming Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Hall of Fame in November 2010.
37 Shirley (Prichard) Shogren Shirley Shogren is retired from elementary teaching and now does volunteer and mission work.
38 James Marinis James Marinis retired in 2001. He taught on Ramey Air Force Base and was a principal in San Bernardino.
39 Robert Huckins Robert Huckins traveled to Washington, D.C. as a member of Honor Flight South Dakota a trip to honor veterans of WWII.
40 Patricia (DeKoster) Echelberger Patricia Echelberger remains active in retirement and is in her 43rd year as a Girl Scout leader.
41 Margaret (Doty) Robson Margaret Robson enjoys hearing news of theatre department and fondly recalls her time spent at Iowa State Teachers College.
42 Billy D. Page Billy Page is a retired educator and is also the author of the 'It Happened in Marion' series.
43 Walter M. Haynes Walter Haynes is retired and has recently moved to an assisted living facility following the death of his wife Ruth.
44 Vera (Stutsman) Smith Vera Smith has a book published by the Iowa State Press, "Grannies Have More Fun".
45 Duncan Lampman Duncan Lampman is playing the clarinet in two different bands.
46 Valara (Maiden) Minear Valara Minear joined the Seattle Children's Hospital Guild and enjoys fundraising for the organization.
47 Janet (Payne) Boice Janet Boice is retired and writing memoirs.
48 Warren Smith Warren Smith has finished his fourth book since reaching 80, "Celebrities in Hell".
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49 Rita (Didio) Bevard Rita Bevard retired from Fulton Public Schools in May 2011 as an elementary librarian.
50 Robert Good Robert Good received the 2010 Physician Excellence Award at Carle Physician Group.
51 Richard Linn Richard Linn is active in Christian Veterinary Mission and have traveled to India three times for development projects.
52 G. Dean Austin G. Dean Austin retired as bureau chief of Administration Regulation and Licensure, Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health after 31 years in state government.
53 Carol Sorenson Carol Sorenson retired after 37 years in education.
54 Donald Stille Donald Stille is still farming and running his contract business.
55 David Adland David Adland shares that Adland Engraving and Screen Print Co. recently became a Budget Truck Rental dealer.
56 John Bates John Bates president of Barnes Building Materials in Cedar Falls was recently honored as Lumber Dealer of the Year at the Iowa Dealers Association's annual convention.
57 Layna Bentley Layna Bentley has taught interior design at Metro Community college for more than ten years.
58 Diana (Wicks) Johnson Diana Johnson retired from teaching in May 2008 after 32 years of teaching.
59 Susan (Fowler) Pagel Susan Pagel retired in June 210 after 39 years of teaching.
60 Linda (Kester) Jones Linda Jones plans to retire in spring 2011.
61 Peg Wherry Peg Wherry is director of online and distance learning at Montana State University.
62 Roger Lasley Roger Lasley is the registrar at Carleton College and has been working in higher education since 1980.
63 Edward K. Hoepner Edward K. Hoepner retired from 721st Civil Engineering Squadron and currently serves as chairman of the board of directors for Northern Churches Care.
64 Bob Saunders Bob Saunders was honored by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches as the Boys Track Official of the Year last year.
65 Lela Irene (Goldberg) Bowen Irene Bowen retired as deputy chief in the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act.
66 Carolyn (Mandelko) Goold Carolyn Goold retired after 39 years of teaching K-12 art for Boyden-Hull Community School.
67 Keith Iverson Keith Iverson retired after spending 34 years as a district sales representative with the former Maytag Company.
68 Lyle Bingaman Lyle Bingaman retired after 30 years of teaching Industrial Arts and other vocational courses.
69 Katie Mulholland Katie Mulholland is superintendent of Linn-Mar Comm. School District and has been appointed to the Iowa Board of Regents by Gov. Branstad.
70 Steve Gilliam Steve Gilliam is a faculty member at Trinity University in San Antonio and works in the theatre department.
71 Alumnus donates historical collection to Rod Library Maurice (Moe) Wadle donates collection of Pocket Books to Library; will be housed in Special Collections; photo.
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72 Julie Shepard Julie Shepard is the executive director of the Iowa Behavioral Health Association.
73 Scott Eltjes Scott Eltjes serves as CEO and president for BTC Capital.
74 Mark Walters Mark Walters will be singing with Opera Naples in "Carmen" and will be performing several other shows in the future.
75 Rodney Zehr Rodney Zehr is now a math instructor at NIACC in Mason City.
76 Melissa (Fingalsen) Johnson Melissa Johnson is a claims specialist at EMC Risk Services in Des Moines.
77 Todd Meyer Todd Meyer is now the superintendent of Jackson County Central School District.
78 Lisa Pfiffner Eaton Lisa Eaton is working on her MA in Educational Administration at Northwestern Illinois University.
79 Thomas Rupp Thomas Rupp has been human resources manager at Maurices Distribution Center since 2009.
80 Anne M. Sullivan Anne M. Sullivan was selected by the AEA 267 board as a new asst. chief administrator/ director of personnel in April 2010.
81 F. Austin Jones F. Austin Jones completed a full-length triathlon in 2010.
82 Julie Kraft Julie Kraft is a consultant with Frank N. Magid Associates in Marion and works with Television in New Zealand.
83 Tammi (Rau) Mether Tammi Mether and her husband recently adopted a son adding to their family of five other adopted children.
84 Steve Mitchell Steve Mitchell is in his 10th year as superintendent at Melcher-Dallas Schools.
85 Suzanne Bullen-Starbeck Suzanne Bullen-Starbeck has worked at Allen Hospital in Waterloo for more than 20 years and is currently the coordinator of family centered education at the birthing center. She is also an instructor at UNI in HPLS.
86 John Cacciatore John Cacciatore was named a Top 100 Political Influences in Iowa by Campaigns and Elections magazine.
87 Mark R. Moore Mark Moore has recently recorded a live jazz CD "Mark Moore With Friends Aboard featuring Susie Miget".
88 Nancy Shannon Nancy Shannon retired from North High School in June 2010.
89 Rick Fleener Rick Fleener recently became vice president/managing partner of Iowa Insurance Consultants, Ltd.
90 Thomas Riter Thomas Riter works as associate farm director at WNAX Radio.
91 Maureen (Hilbrands) Schmidt Maureen Schmidt retired in August after 30 years in education.
92 Rick Day Rick Day has been named national director of accounting for McGladrey & Pullen, LLP.
93 Sue (Joseph) Mattison Sue Mattison is the new director of the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services in the College of Education at UNI.
94 Doris (Burkle) Peregoy Doris Peregoy started a new job as administrative assistant to the district attorney for Harnett and Lee counties in North Carolina.
95 Patricia (Gard) Woodle Patricia Woodle is an elementary resource teacher for the Storm Lake Community School District.
96 Evelyn M. (Findley) Duesbury Evelyn Duesbury wrote "The Counselor's Guide for Facilitating the Interpretation of Dreams".
97 Richard (Rick) Hofmeyer Richard Hofmeyer will retire after teaching chemistry and physics for 33 years.
98 James Klipping James Klipping retired after 36 years at John Deere and is now enjoying automobile restoration.
99 James A. Lingo James Lingo was elected to the 2011 Hy-Vee Board of Directors.
100 Rowena (Wilkening) Noring Rowena Noring is a project manager with MetLife and has two kids.
101 Will Smith Will Smith is the coordinator of career services at The Ohio State University regional Campus and is involved in community theatre.
102 Thomas Jones Thomas Jones will retire in spring 2011.
103 Randy Hefner Randy Hefner was appointed by Gov. Chet Culver and sworn in as district court judge for Judicial District 5A.
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104 Lindsay Rolwes Morley Lindsay Morley married Adam Morley.
105 Austin Kness Austin Kness received the Douglas Burke Memorial Award at the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions.
106 Clare (Storkamp) Thornley Clare Thornley was awarded her PhD is historical musicology from New York University in Dec. 2010 and teaches music appreciation at National American University.
107 Heather (Rudd) Erickson Heather Erickson is a stay-at-home mom.
108 Ariana Houge-Liebsch Ariana Houge-Liebsch is an associate veterinarian at North Heights Veterinary Clinic.
109 Amy (Johnson) Schaefer Amy Schaefer is a human resources specialist at Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
110 Jennifer (Waldschmitt) Hubbard Jennifer Hubbard recently became the director of human resources for the city of Urbandale.
111 Megan (Jennings) Ruble Megan Ruble was named one of 2011, "Forty under 40" by the Des Moines Area Business Record, recognizing up-and-coming business and community leaders. She is a senior account manager at Wellmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield.
112 Joe and Jessica (Reeves) Link Joe and Jessica Link reside in Cedar Rapids. Joe is teaching at Jefferson High School, and Jessica is the volunteer coordinator with Meals-on-Wheels.
113 Jenny Nutting Kelchen Jenny Kelchen is resident costume designer & shop supervisor for Corness College's Department of Theater.
114 Eric Rushton
115 Doug Kilburg Doug Kilburg is a statistician with the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in Washington, D.C.
116 Ryan Koster Ryan Koster is an IT project manager with Deere & Company.
117 Jason Lau Jason Lau is CEO and co-founder of Global Competency Consulting LLC, and recently earned his PhD in education policy and leadership studies from the University of Iowa.
118 Matt Loecke Matt Loecke started I/C Growth Partners, a consulting firm based in Ames.
119 Beth (Berns) Wadsley Beth Wadsley has been promoted to corporate director of human resources for the Lutheran Home.
120 Todd A. Millang Todd A. Millang is senior VP with CB Richard Ellis/Hubbell Commercial and was named the Broker of the Year by the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association.
121 Tina (Kneisel) Bakehouse Tina Bakehouse is in her fourth year teaching Communication Studies at Creighton University and supports the arts in her community in a variety of ways.
122 Andrew McDowell Andrew McDowell works as an agribusiness underwriter for Nationwide Agribusiness in Des Moines.
123 Teresa Petersen Teresa Petersen is in her fifth year with Fischer Dacks Associates theatrical consulting firm in New York City.
124 Christina Danielsen Christina Danielsen is now the membership and communications coordinator for the UNI Alumni Association.
125 Anthony (Tony) Rogers Anthony Rogers was named one of 2011 "Forty under 40" by the Des Moines Area Business Record, recognizing up-and-coming business and community leaders. Rogers is CFO of R&R Realty Group in West Des Moines.
126 Matthew Cook Anderson Matthew Cook Anderson is creative director for Ex Machine Design & Marketing and was awarded an Emmy for Production Design for "Good Grief, Charlie Brown - A Tribute to Charles Schultz".
127 Mary (Hoelz) Gordy Mary Gordy is assistant director of admissions at CollegeAmerica in Denver, Colorado.
128 Tom Rastrelli Tom Rastrelle is currently pursuing a writing career in the Los Angeles area.
129 Ryan Wedemeyer Ryan Wedemeyer was named one of 2011 "Forty under 40" by the Des Moines Area Business Record, recognizing up-and-coming business and community leaders.
130 Matthew Anderson Matthew Anderson is the vice president-asset management for Knapp Properties Inc.
131 Wendy (Bell) Schutte Wendy Schutte has been an administrative assistant at Upper Iowa University-Prairie Center for over 10 years.
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132 Britne (Haskin) Dietz Britne Dietz is an underwriter for Principal Financial Group.
133 Jenna (Uthoff) Rokes and Matt Rokes Jenna and Matt Rokes recently bought their first home.
134 Kevin R. Sullivan Kevin Sullivan is a full-time subscriber services representative for the Manhattan Theatre Club.
135 Tabatha Cruz Tabatha Cruz works at UNI as the Center for Multicultural Education as of 2010.
136 Andrea (Jirak) Dietzenbach Andrea Dietzenbach is now a physician assistant at Regional Health Services of Howard County's Cresco Medical Clinic.
137 Ben Kass Ben Kass has done voice-overs for a national radio ad and a regions TV commercial.
138 Justin Woodlief Justin Woodlief is in his second year at UNC Medical School.
139 Kaitlin (Stimpson) Woodlief Kaitlin Woodlief is at Duke University working on her PhD in genetics.
140 Dena Coleman Dena Coleman started a new job at Pathways Behavioral Services in Waterloo as a community prevention educator in the area of alcohol and drugs.
141 Maura Hashman Maura Hashman is working with a developing unnamed theatre company to put on a series of one-acts.
142 Lisa Parsons Lisa Parsons is now the administrative assistant at the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance.
143 Jess White Jess White is a pre-press manager at Scholastic Publishing and is investigating graduate school in art therapy.
144 Tyler D. Dingel Tyler Dingel was recognized at the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association Expo as Broker of the Year.
145 Kyle D. Jepsen Kyle Jepsen is a chiropractor with Health Source.
146 Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson is the group ticket account executive for the Denver Nuggets.
147 Eugenia Furneaux-Arends Eugenia Furneaux-Arends has recently been hired as the scenic and prop designer for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat" at the Olney Theatre.
148 Boe Hodnefield Boe Hodnefield is director of choral activities at Sioux City West High School.
149 Jeff P. Johnson Jeff Johnson played the role of Iago in "Othello" at the Paul Robeson Theatre in Brooklyn, New York.
150 Justin Lossner Justin Lossner was named on of 2011 "Forty under 40" by the Des Moines Area Business Record, recognizing up-and-coming business and community leaders. Lossner is with R & R Reality Marketing Group.