2017 Year in Review
Dec 29, 2017 | University Relations staff
February 2:
iLuminate Your Groundhog Day at Heritage Center
Event preview: iLuminate live at UD Heritage Centerhttps://t.co/Zoa3GVVMip pic.twitter.com/mCHLakhrRu
— Telegraph Herald (@TelegraphHerald) January 24, 2017
February 17:
UD Receives Largest Single Estate Commitment in the University’s History
The University of Dubuque announces historic $60 million investment--with all the money going directly to students.https://t.co/KFQTJMV1Yw
— KCRG (@KCRG) February 17, 2017
February 25:
Men's Track and Field Claim First Indoor IIAC Championship
The 2017 Men's Indoor Track & Field Team Champions are...
— IIAC Track and Field (@IIAC_Track) February 26, 2017
The University of Dubuque Spartans! pic.twitter.com/uLmuKJr4IG
March 25:
Comedian Paul Reiser To Bring Tales of Love, Life, and Relationships to Heritage Center
Have you gotten your tickets for Saturday? Get yours here:
— UD Heritage Center (@HeritageCTR) March 23, 2017
Call https://t.co/yR6IO2g08J │Visit https://t.co/NO6HnMz8Af pic.twitter.com/hR5TiCv1Kk
April 1:
Trumpet Legend Chris Botti Joins Columbus Symphony at UD Heritage Center
Renown trumpet player Chris Botti joins Heritage Center lineup. Read about it on Thursday's Current page. pic.twitter.com/HMZaYgrk1w
— Telegraph Herald (@TelegraphHerald) March 22, 2017
May 5:
IT'S TOMORROW! Mike Posner will be in Heritage Center at 8 P.M! Tickets: Call https://t.co/yR6IO2g08J Check him out: https://t.co/PFCswfGy3a pic.twitter.com/tCL6vsLB34
— UD Heritage Center (@HeritageCTR) May 4, 2017
May 13:
UD Announces 2017 May Commencement Ceremonies
#2017UDgrad pic.twitter.com/cAXosBi0jw
— UDubuque Alumni (@UDSpartanNation) May 12, 2017
May 26:
Atwater A National Champion, Link and Murfin All-Americans
NATIONAL CHAMPION! Tanasha Atwater leaves her mark on the NCAA history books bringing home UD's 1st throws national title! #ThrowUD pic.twitter.com/xjBpUU7cHt
— Dubuque Track & XC (@UDTFXC) May 27, 2017
June 1:
5th Season of Live at Heritage Center Announced
Heritage Center is proud to announce our 2017-2018 Live at Heritage Performing Arts Series! See our line up here! https://t.co/QE0UREEMJN pic.twitter.com/Xh0Ih0OTMs
— UD Heritage Center (@HeritageCTR) June 2, 2017
July 18:
Women's Basketball Rank #5 WBCA Academic Team Award
proUD of our UD WBB Team for their Efforts in the classroom. The 3rd yr in a row being in the Top 5 in the Nation for Team GPA for D3 WBB. pic.twitter.com/S2t7Q1aoyv
— Mark Noll (@CoachNollUDWBB) July 20, 2017
August 7:
UD Awarded for Extraordinary Professional Programming
Already recognized by @CoDSchoolSearch, #UDubuque has now been honored for business, education and nursing programs. https://t.co/BDBtgnF65x
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) August 14, 2017
August 11:
UD Begins Official Social Media Accounts || Facebook // Twitter // Instagram
Hi, Twittersphere! #UDubuque is committed to nurturing the mind, body and spirit of our community – a tradition dating back to 1852. pic.twitter.com/RjeI1TC9Nw
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) August 11, 2017
August 24:
1st Day of Classes
Classes start today! Are your typing skills up to par? #ThrowbackThursday to a #UDubuque 1949 typing class. #beaUDspartan #UDSpartanNation pic.twitter.com/NquALwcJTy
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) August 24, 2017
August 29:
UD Basketball Teams Donate T-Shirts to Houston
University of Dubuque basketball teams donate gear to Houstonhttps://t.co/V35SVcuifH pic.twitter.com/WD7rEiX7MM
— KWWL (@KWWL) August 30, 2017
August 31:
UD Nursing Students Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate
For the second year in a row, #UDubuque’s BSN grads achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the #NCLEX. Congratulations! https://t.co/ETbhAJt68M pic.twitter.com/CKiIAmkoDx
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) August 31, 2017
September 5:
Colorado Rockies Surprise UD Baseball Asst. Coach Luke Kalb
The group had a special surprise for Luke Kalb, @UofDBQBaseball coach currently undergoing cancer treatments, who was at the game yesterday. pic.twitter.com/925T8uGBxk
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) September 5, 2017
September 6:
Volleyball Upsets #19 Cornell College in Five Sets
Volleyball upsets #19-ranked Cornell 3-2, remain unbeaten 5-0! pic.twitter.com/MWWO4ojZoU
— Dubuque Sports Info (@UDubuqueSports) September 7, 2017
September 16:
Spartans Victorious in Key City Clash
The Spartans keep the key for the 7th straight year!! UD beats Loras 27-24. #UDubuque #KeyCityClash #IIAC #d3fb pic.twitter.com/vumGYW5eOJ
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) September 17, 2017
September 23:
Men's Soccer Down #15 Loras 3-2
Men's soccer rally to beat #15-ranked Loras 3-2 at the Rock Bowl! Goals by Noah Clarke, Andrew Guelle, and Kyle Klatka! GO SPARTAN NATION! pic.twitter.com/1NISENNOEV
— Dubuque Sports Info (@UDubuqueSports) September 24, 2017
September 29:
Jesse James Retires after 23 years at UD
Jesse James, senior associate vp for enrollment management and university relations, retires after 23 years of dedication to #UDubuque. pic.twitter.com/Awt0ApFdDV
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) September 29, 2017
October 20:
UD Alum Tony Danza to Perform at Heritage Center
Found this old pic from my college days! I’m currently at @UDubuque for my 45th college reunion. 45th??!#college #dubuque #iowa pic.twitter.com/CGQvxHIA7i
— Tony Danza (@TonyDanza) October 20, 2017
October 21:
Spartan Nation Surprises The Bullocks with $25,000 Endowed Scholarship
Spartan Nation surprised UD President Bullock & his wife, Dana, with a $25,000 endowed scholarship in their name:https://t.co/xY4h3BXEls pic.twitter.com/pC6mfjiIHq
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) October 21, 2017
November 1:
Emmy-Winning Actor Jeff Daniels to Share Stage With Son’s Band at Heritage Center
"It's an incredible way of life to be any kind of artist."
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) November 1, 2017
Jeff Daniels spoke with some #UDubuque students before his show in @HeritageCTR pic.twitter.com/2uSX3TB3YU
November 9:
Michael Joseph Invited to the 69th Annual Reese’s Senior Bowl
Our very own @_MichaelJoseph_ is one of the first 60 players in the COUNTRY to receive his invite to the @seniorbowl today! #D3Opportunities #HardworkPaysOff #CHItoDBQ pic.twitter.com/EAS2hKIkB9
— Spartan Football (@DubuqueFootball) November 8, 2017
November 11:
UD Performs Well at International Mediation Tournament
“I can sincerely say that I am fortunate to be a part of a program with so many dedicated teammates and an even more dedicated coach.”#UDubuque earned top finishes at the 2017 International Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament. Learn more at https://t.co/ysYgQ8bt9B pic.twitter.com/h8tiUs6vQJ
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) November 17, 2017
November 16:
University of Dubuque Aviation Named ‘Top Hawk’
Congrats to @UDAviation on their partnership with Textron Aviation! We're only 1 of 5 schools in the country to have this partnership! https://t.co/HihBZWLa0Z
— UD Admission Office (@beaspartan) November 16, 2017
November 29:
UD’s Advent Vespers Service and Tree Lighting Ceremony
The #UDubuque community gathers and sings carols at the tree lighting ceremony pic.twitter.com/bA6GZx1NgM
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) November 29, 2017
November 29:
University of Dubuque Named to Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 Rankings
#UDubuque was selected for the Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 rankings. The distinction recognized UD for its commitment to providing quality educational opportunities to America’s veterans and military-connected students.
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) November 29, 2017
For more info, visit https://t.co/Fhhk7cwdfD pic.twitter.com/yEEZ3fz77a
December 14:
UD to Hold December Commencement
The #UDubuque December 2017 Commencement Ceremony stream is live on the UD Facebook page! Watch it now at https://t.co/EehqFNtHii pic.twitter.com/Y1czgfuSsv
— UniversityofDubuque (@UDubuque) December 14, 2017
December 22:
Joseph Named 2017 Cliff Harris Award Winner
The Cliff Harris Award WINNER, Michael Joseph.
— Spartan Football (@DubuqueFootball) December 23, 2017
The 1st Division III athlete to win the award in history. ��
⛓��⚪️⚔️ #NoWeakLink #CliffHarrisAward pic.twitter.com/krZJymRkqf
