Professor Gary Neal Hansen Receives CRT’s “Devotional Book of the Year” Award
Jun 5, 2013
The British organization Christian Resources Together announced that they have honored Kneeling with Giants: Learning to Pray with History’s Best Teachers by Gary Neal Hansen (InterVarsity Press, 2012) with their award for “Devotional Book of the Year.” Hansen is associate professor of church history at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.
Spartans Place 32 on Spring Academic All-IIAC List
May 31, 2013
The University of Dubuque placed 32 Student-Athletes on the Spring Academic All-Iowa Conference Team. To be eligible for the IIAC All-Academic Team a Student-Athlete must compete at the varsity level, be least a sophomore in academic standing, have attended the nominating institution for at least one academic year, and attain a 3.5 or better grade point average. UD Women’s Track and Field led all Spartan spring team with eight honorees.
Dobratz and Zurbuchen Named Track & Field Academic All-District
May 30, 2013
The University of Dubuque placed three Track & Field student-athletes on the Capital One Academic All-District (District #8) First Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for their performance in the classroom and on the track. To be selected the student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher and be a sophomore or above. Spartans selected were Ashley Barwick, Tyler Dobratz, and Evan Zurbuchen.
Barwick Named Track & Field Academic All-District
May 30, 2013
The University of Dubuque placed three Track & Field student-athletes on the Capital One Academic All-District (District #8) First Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for their performance in the classroom and on the track. To be selected the student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher and be a sophomore or above. Spartans selected were Ashley Barwick, Tyler Dobratz, and Evan Zurbuchen.
University of Dubuque Inducts Two Members to Faculty Hall of Fame
May 29, 2013
The University of Dubuque inducted two new members into its Faculty Hall of Fame on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Paul Jensen, associate professor of philosophy and religion, was recognized with the John Knox Coit Prize, and Leicester Longden, associate professor of evangelism and discipleship, was recognized with the William L. Lomax Award.
NCAA DIII Outdoor Track & Field Championships Results
May 24, 2013
The University of Dubuque Track & Field teams concluded the 2013 outdoor season with two qualifiers in the NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships on Friday afternoon. On the track, Corey Broussard (Waukesha, Wis./Waukesha South) finished with a time of 10.94 seconds in the 100m Dash. In field events, Christopher Watson (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West) completed his day with a final High Jump height of 6’-4.75” (1.95m).
UD Asst. Coach Munson Named to USA National Team Staff
May 22, 2013
University of Dubuque Baseball Assistant Coach Eric Munson has been named to the 2013 USA Baseball 18 and Under National Team coaching staff. Munson, a first year assistant for the Spartans, coached the hitters and catchers this past season. The 18U National Team will compete in Taichung, Chinese Taipei as a part of the IBAF AAA/18U World Cup from August 30 to September 8.
Loggins Named Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
May 20, 2013
Kendall Loggins has been named the new Women's Lacrosse Head Coach at the University of Dubuque. Loggins will continue to coach Women's Soccer in addition to her duties as Lacrosse Coach. She began at UD in 2011 as a graduate assistant for Women's Soccer.
Broussard and Watson Headed to Outdoor Track Championships
May 19, 2013
The University of Dubuque Track and Field had two student-athletes chosen to compete at the 2013 NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships. Corey Broussard will run in the 100m Dash while Christopher Watson will participate in the High Jump. The championships will begin on Thursday, May 23rd and continue until Saturday, May 25th on the campus of UW-La Crosse. Both Spartans will compete on Friday, May 24th.
Spartans Compete at Last Chance Meets
May 18, 2013
The University of Dubuque Track and Field teams looked to finish the season on a high note with school records and national championship qualifying performances in their last races of the season. The Spartans traveled to UW-La Crosse on Thursday, May 16th for the UWL Last Chance Meet and the finished the regular season on Friday, May 17th at the North Central College Last Chance Meet. The UD women set two school records while the men posted two NCAA DIII Championships qualifying performances.
Spartans Set Two School Records in Relays
May 17, 2013
he University of Dubuque Track and Field teams looked to finish the season on a high note with school records and national championship qualifying performances in their last races of the season. The UD women set two school records while the men posted two NCAA DIII Championships qualifying performances.
Spartans Named All-IIAC Baseball
May 17, 2013
The University of Dubuque Baseball team had three student-athletes named All-Iowa Conference. Spencer Kuehn was named 1st Team Outfielder. Jordan Gawronski (OF) and Nick Martin (2B) were chosen 2nd Team.
LoCasto Selected First Team Academic All-District
May 16, 2013
UD Women's Tennis student-athlete Stephanie LoCasto has been named First Team Academic All-District At-Large. LoCasto finished the year with 10 singles wins and a school record seven wins in doubles play.
Iben Named First Team Academic All-District
May 16, 2013
University of Dubuque Men’s Tennis student-athlete Shawn Iben (Clinton, Iowa/Camanche) has been named Division III First Team Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District 8 At-Large. Iben was recently named the Spartan Academic Athlete Excellence Award winner for having the highest cumulative GPA among all UD senior student-athletes.
UD to Offer Live Video Streaming of Year-end Events
May 15, 2013
Women's Track Finishes Sixth at IIAC Championships
May 13, 2013
The University of Dubuque Track and Field teams finished the 2013 Iowa Conference Outdoor Championships with 17 Spartans earning all-conference honors including Men’s 100m Dash Champion Corey Broussard and the Men’s 4x100m Relay team also taking first place. Head Coach Chad Gunnelson was named Men’s Co-Coach of the Year. The Spartans men’s team finished fourth overall with 117 points. The UD women’s team took sixth place with 50 points.
Spartans Claim Two IIAC Titles, 14 Named All-IIAC
May 13, 2013
The University of Dubuque Track and Field teams finished the 2013 Iowa Conference Outdoor Championships with 17 Spartans earning all-conference honors including Men’s 100m Dash Champion Corey Broussard and the Men’s 4x100m Relay team also taking first place. Head Coach Chad Gunnelson was named Men’s Co-Coach of the Year. The Spartans men’s team finished fourth overall with 117 points. The UD women’s team took sixth place with 50 points.
Athletics Awards Banquet
May 13, 2013
The University of Dubuque Athletic Department celebrated the 2013 Senior Student-Athletes at on Sunday, May 5th with its Senior Awards Banquet. Top awards handed out were Spartan Academic Achievement Award, Spartan Academic Athlete Excellence Award, Athlete of the Year, and Wendt Character Athlete Award.
Opening Night at Heritage Center ~ Live Streaming Concert Link
May 11, 2013
Follow the link below to watch Opening Night at Heritage Center Symphony Concert via live video streaming: The concert begins at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11. http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/dbqadmin.portal#
Three School Records Fall at IIAC Championships
May 10, 2013
The University of Dubuque Track and Field teams finished the first day of the 2013 Iowa Conference Championships with four student-athletes earning all-conference honors and setting three new school records. The UD men's team is in third place with 45.50 points while the Spartan women are in fifth with 19 points. The action continues on Saturday morning at Loras College with field events at 10:00 am.
