University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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When someone says “I'm going to the Union.” stop that person and clar- ify that statement because there were several things that could be done there. Socializing and scoping seemed to be the most common responses to what was accomplished there. The Union was a great meeting place for formal meetings, group discussion. D. Wturner Cherrill Dayton taken advantage of the Un- ion to go over material for class with Carol Reiaerson. The Union is the perfect place for meetings and discussions. talking to friends you hadn’t seen for a while or just watching your “scope” from across the r x m. The Union was also a great place to go between classes to either pass some time or take a power nap. “I have 40 minutes between class and they have awfully comfortable couches.” com- mented sophomore accounting major Steve Snyder. Students were often skeptical that homework could actually be complet- ed in the Union. According to junior Maria Dix, “Yes. I can get quite a bit done if I put my mind to it. The The Union — library is too quiet and could drive a person crazy.” Besides the obvious activities of stud- ying and socializing, the Union provided other options. Hardee’s and Pickles Deli provided an escape from dorm food or an oppor- tunity for off-campus students to grab a quick bite. Pool tables and video games were available for a study break or an evening of fun. If curious to what was going on in your favorite soap opera or interested in the score of the big game, the Union helped out there as well. The Keyhole, in the lower level of the Union, provided students with a large screen television, perfect for catching the news before evening class. If a student was bored on the weekend, the Union also provided movies and held dances per- iodically to help pass the weekend blues. Maucker Union was also a great place to hold a bake sale or promotional event. Sophomore Tammy Winkler remarked. “People are often hungry when passing through and it is easy for them to grab a quick snack. Also, after eating at Hardee’s, people like to have a little des- sert.” A usual pasttime for avid Union goer Kevin Kleve was playing cards. The Union is a great place to go to meet people and playing cards is a fun way to pass some time and make some money.” The Union has undergone many changes throughout its history. One al- teration which many students objected to was the removal of beer and wine coolers from Hardee’s menu. “That was fun. I think they should put the beer back in the Union, Kleve state’d. Whether the student’s preference was studying, socializing, eating, watching television or playing cards, the Union had something for almost everyone. -Carrie Brown S Homowork can be accomplished in the Union despite skepticism of numerous students. Senior finance major Kevin Kleve prepares himself for class. 22 Union

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A UNI band member has his own way of saying Hi' to his mom during Parents Weekend. The band performed before and at halftime of the UNI vs. Eastern Illinois football gome. I). WnKJirr Students, Faculty and Staff Welcome Parents Sporting events, tours, concerts ... these were the types of events parents of UNI students were invited to attend the weekend of October 30-November 1. More people visited UNI during Par- ents Weekend than during any other time of the year, according to Elly Leslie, UNI director of alumni relations. Parents had the opportunity to look around campus, learn more about pro- grams UNI had to offer and meet their son's and daughter’s friends and pro- fessors. “It was nice to be able to in- troduce my parents to my friends that I so often talk about and show them the highlights of campus, such as the Union and the Campanile. commented Amy Hansen. A variety of activities were in store for that weekend. On Friday. October 30th, Theatre UNI presented “Top Girls” in the Strayer-Wood Theatre. The UNI Parent s Association (UN I PA) spon- sored a parent’s coffee in the Maucker Union Saturday morning. The Colleges of Education. Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Business held open houses for parents so they could see what their children were studying. Other events Saturday afternoon in- cluded dance performances by UNI’s Orchesis and Folk Dancers in the uni- versity auditorium. A Marlins synchro- nized swim show was performed in the East Gym after the men and women’s alumni swim meet. The marching band entertained an audience in Russell Hall by performing an indoor concert and a special carillon concert was heard at the Campanile, played by Bob Byrnes, the university carillonneur. The Parents Weekend football game matched Eastern Illinois and UNI at 7:00 Saturday night. The Panthers 24 HarrnU W k ad