It’s Bigger Than A Game
Liberty Mutual’s Coach of the Year Award celebrates college football coaches who best demonstrate the qualities of responsibility, integrity, and excellence both on and off the field. It’s not just about winning –but how you win. Four winning coaches each will receive $20,000 for their school’s alumni association and $50,000 for the charity of their choice.
The first round of fan voting is now until December 3, with finalist voting from December 7-22. Winners will be announced on January 10 during the BCS National Championship Game.
VOTE today, and continue voting daily, at www.coachoftheyear.com to show your support for the University of Iowa and Coach Ferentz!
Go Hawks!
Karissa Wikert
Assistant Director of Marketing
Coffee Crawl
Students enthusiastically sampled coffees and enjoyed the sunny walk through Iowa City.
Caffeine was on the minds of UI freshmen who participated in last week’s Coffee Crawl as part of On Iowa!, a week of welcome for new students. More than 100 students walked to many of the coffee shops in Iowa City to enjoy free samples and become familiar with places to socialize and study.
In addition to the Coffee Crawl, plenty of other activities introduced new students to the UI and community. One of these great opportunities is S.T.A.T. (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow). By becoming a S.T.A.T. member, students can be involved on campus and in the community, meet other students, and develop leadership skills. To find out more about the UI Alumni Association’s S.T.A.T. program, visit www.iowalum.com/stat.
Diane Baker
Director of Alumni Travel
Be Cool
A good part of the United States is sweltering under a protracted heat wave with no signs of cooler weather in the long-range forecast.
Friends and colleagues in Iowa City have been sharing their stories of things to do while staying cool. Many report watching old movies, playing board games with their children, and reading a good book. Others have been hosting neighborhood get-togethers or heading to the pool.
Here’s another idea! Take a few minutes to join the University of Iowa Alumni Association! A UIAA membership is a great way to keep in touch with the University of Iowa. You will receive access to a variety of benefits that show our appreciation for your support of the UIAA. Check out our membership benefits by linking to our website and join today:
http://www.iowalum.com/membership/benefits.cfm
Also, be sure to join the UI Alumni Association Facebook Fan Page. It’s a fun and easy way to stay informed about the UI, as well as to connect with other alumni and friends, view events and photos, and participate in Tuesday Trivia with the chance to win prizes.
Join now at www.facebook.com/uIowaAlumni
So grab a cool drink and sign on to the UIAA homepage at: http://www.iowalum.com
Learn more about the UI Alumni Association and become a member today.
Stay cool and enjoy the rest of the summer!
Susan E. Sweeney
Alumni Records Manager
It Feels Good to Be “Liked”
The UIAA’s Football Weekend Giveaway contest is proving very popular with UI alumni on Facebook; every day, new people “Like” us—and we love it!
REMEMBER, you can enter the contest once a day until August 1 to increase your chances of winning. Anyone 18 or older can enter for the chance to win two outdoor club seats for the Iowa vs. Michigan State game on November 12, as well as a two-night stay at the Sheraton in downtown Iowa City and a $100 gift certificate to the Share hotel restaurant. In total, the retail value is $1,600—what a prize!
We really hope you’ll take advantage of the community we’re building online and encourage others to do the same. By liking us on Facebook, you’ll be able to:
- Stay informed about UI and UIAA news
- Meet other alumni and friends
- View events and photos
- Participate in Tuesday Trivia with the chance to win prizes
In addition, be sure to check out the many benefits we offer UIAA members. Membership in the University of Iowa Alumni Association strengthens the University of Iowa and supports career enhancement opportunities, social networks, student leadership programs, Lifelong Learning events, IOWA Clubs, Iowa Alumni Magazine, and much more!
Once a Hawkeye…
Karissa Wikert
Assistant Director of Marketing
The Sixties at Iowa
Don’t fret if you missed the Old Capitol Museum exhibit on “Chaos and Creation on the Pentacrest.” Although the display ended this past Sunday, we plan to work with museum staff to highlight the history of the University of Iowa during the turbulent ’60s and ’70s for Iowa Alumni Magazine. The August feature will cover the Vietnam protests and civil rights movement on campus, as well as give you a peek into what a UI dorm room looked like at the time.
To see what’s happening now at the Old Capitol Museum, visit the website at www.uiowa.edu/~oldcap.
Shelbi Thomas
Associate Editor
Iowa Insider 