Live at Heritage Center presents Dallas Brass
Jan 20, 2015
The University of Dubuque’s Heritage Center continues its 2nd annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with the Dallas Brass “American Musical Journey”, on Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood, and patriotic music. The UD Wind Ensemble will be featured as special guest under the direction of Professor Nicholas Bratcher.
African Heritage Week 2015
Jan 19, 2015
February 9-13, 2015 will mark the third annual African Heritage Week at the University of Dubuque. The week-long cultural experience, sponsored by the University's Office of Multicultural Student Engagement, will showcase the history, experiences, and culture throughout the African diaspora. This year’s theme will focus on dissecting the concept of “whiteness” and its effect on blacks throughout the diaspora historically and presently. Week-night events are free and open to the public.
Wrestling Splits at Wheaton
Jan 17, 2015
The University of Dubuque wrestling team captured a dual meet win over Wheaton College 36-12, but lost to UW-La Crosse 3-30 on Saturday. Freshman Joey Cisneros was the lone Spartan to finish 2-0 after collecting a slim 5-4 decision over Ryan Weinmann of UW-L and won by a 10-4 decision over Carlos Fuentez of Wheaton.
Winters Leads Men’s Track & Field at Solomon W. Butler Classic
Jan 17, 2015
Freshman Ernest Winters won the 200 meters with the 6th-best time in the nation and finished runner-up in the 55 meters in pacing the University of Dubuque men’s track & field team to a fourth-place finish at the Solomon W. Butler Classic on Saturday afternoon.
Solid Start for Women’s Track & Field at Solomon W. Butler Classic
Jan 17, 2015
The University of Dubuque women’s track & field team saw a number of Top-10 performances amidst a seventh-place finish in their second home meet of the season, the Solomon W. Butler Classic.
Men's Basketball Lose at Buena Vista
Jan 17, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's basketball team led by a point at halftime 46-45, but would be out scored in the final 20 minutes 40-32 as they dropped a road conference contest on Saturday afternoon to the Buena Vista University Beavers 78-85. The Beavers finished with four out of five starers in double digit scoring despite the Spartans holding the lead for 21:07.
Kotas and the Spartans Survive Beavers After Free Throw Bonanza
Jan 17, 2015
Senior Jenna Kotas canned 13 of 14 free throws and the University of Dubuque women’s basketball team’s 35 free throw makes propelled them to an 82-73 overtime road win over Buena Vista on Saturday afternoon.
2015 Solomon W. Butler Classic Final Results
Jan 17, 2015
The University of Dubuque hosted the 2015 Solomon W. Butler Classic on Saturday with 10 schools and 19 teams competing on A.Y. McDonald Indoor Track in Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center on Jan. 17
Spartans Track and Field Host Annual Solomon W. Butler Classic
Jan 16, 2015
The University of Dubuque will host the annual Solomon W. Butler Classic Track and Field Meet on January 17 on A.Y. McDonald Indoor Track in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center. Teams scheduled to compete are: the University of Dubuque, Augustana College, Carroll University, Clarke University, Coe College, Cornell College, Loras College, Monmouth College, North Iowa Area Community College, Southwestern Community College, and William Penn University.
University of Dubuque to Develop Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Jan 16, 2015
President Jeffrey F. Bullock announced today the development of a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Dubuque. Preparation for entry into accreditation by the Physician Assistant accrediting body, ARC-PA is now in progress. An informational session for interested students will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Heritage Center’s John and Alice Butler Hall.
Attorney C.L. Lindsay III to Discuss Social Media and The Law
Jan 15, 2015
On Tuesday, February 3, the University of Dubuque welcomes attorney C.L. Lindsay III who will speak on the topic of Social Media and The Law. The event will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Blades Chapel, and is free and open to the public.
Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short After Entertaining Affair
Jan 14, 2015
In a game that featured 16 lead changes and 12 ties, it was a decisive 8-0 run late in the game that handed the women’s basketball team their first Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) defeat at No. 25 Luther, 80-70.
Prominent Anti-Racist Writer and Educator Tim Wise to Speak on Campus
Jan 14, 2015
Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. Recently named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,” by Utne Reader, Wise has spoken in all 50 states, on over 800 college and high school campuses, and to community groups across the nation. He has also lectured internationally in Canada and Bermuda on issues of comparative racism, race and education, racism and religion, and racism in the labor market.
Men's Basketball Capture Game at Free Throw Line
Jan 14, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's basketball team sank 5-6 free throws in the final 33 seconds to capture a hard fought Iowa Conference road victory over the Luther College Norse 68-65. Andre Norris became the 23rd Spartan to eclipse the 1000-point career mark (1,025 points) after he led the Spartans with a game high 31 points and 11 rebounds. It was the second time Norris has scored over 30 points in 2014-15.
Live at Heritage Center presents The Great Gatsby, performed by Montana Repertory Theatre
Jan 12, 2015
The University of Dubuque’s Heritage Center continues its Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with The Great Gatsby on Friday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. Adapted for the stage by Simon Levy, the Montana Repertory Theatre brings the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald to life, following the illustrious and persistent Jay Gatsby in the brilliance and magic of the roaring twenties.
Spartans Rout Knights Thanks to Second Half Barrage
Jan 10, 2015
A strong second half by the University of Dubuque women’s basketball team that featured 20 points combined from seniors Brittany Collier and Kayla Springer, seven made three-pointers, and 56% shooting fueled an 80-54 rout of Wartburg on Saturday afternoon.
Men's Basketball Stunned at Home
Jan 10, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's basketball team lost just their second game of the season on Saturday. In front of a large crowd in Stoltz Sports Center, the Spartans dropped the conference match-up to the Wartburg College Knights 63-74.
2014 Loras College Wrestling Flash Flanagan Open
Jan 10, 2015
Joseph Shue led the Spartans at the Flanagan Open with a sixth place finish at 184 lbs. as 149 competitors battled in the open. Schools competing included University of Dubuque, Loras College, UW-Oshkosh, Northwestern University, Purdue University, Northern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin, Upper Iowa University, UW-Platteville, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa and Triton.
Wrestling Mat Mayhem NWCA National Duals
Jan 9, 2015
Eighty-six teams from five different collegiate divisions will take to the mats at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana for the NWCA Multi-Divisional National Duals presented by Hibiclens and the United States Marine Corps in honor of Cliff Keen on January 9-10.
Spartans Overcome Turnovers to Survive Pesky Dutch
Jan 8, 2015
A slew of late turnovers nearly gave Central their first win over the Spartans in Head Coach Mark Noll’s tenure, but four clutch free throws by Kayla Springer sealed the 58-55 win for the University of Dubuque women’s basketball team on Wednesday in their Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) opener.
