Round 1 Results at IIAC Championships
Apr 26, 2013
The University of Dubuque Men's Golf team is in fifth place after the first round of the 2013 Iowa Conference Championships. Martin Odegard and Eric Wolfe are tied for seventh place.
UD Baseball at #20 Wartburg
Apr 26, 2013
The University of Dubuque Baseball team faced a difficult challenge on Friday afternoon with the #20 ranked Wartburg Knights. The Spartans lost game 1, 5-0 and dropped the second game 15-3 in eight innings. UD will not have to wait long to get another shot at Wartburg as they will square off again on Saturday for another doubleheader.
Spartans Dominate Men’s 100m Dash
Apr 27, 2013
The University of Dubuque Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams competed at the Loras Open on Saturday. UD finished 1-2-3 in the Men’s 100m Dash with Corey Broussard winning. The women’s 4x200m Relay team took second place. No team scores were recorded.
Spartans Fall to #10-ranked Coe
Apr 27, 2013
Despite dropping the pair of games on Saturday, the Spartans are the #5 seed in the 2013 Iowa Conference Tournament which begins on May 2 hosted by Coe College. The Spartans will play Simpson College at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2.
Spartans Held Scoreless in Loss
Apr 27, 2013
The University of Dubuque women's lacrosse team was hoping for their second victory of the season, unfortunately a veteran group from Augustana College caotured the win by a 26-0 margin. The Spartans trailed after one period 0-16, but rallied in the second half to hold the Vikings to just 10 goals in the final period.
Spartans Take Game 2 at #20 Wartburg
Apr 27, 2013
The University of Dubuque Baseball team handed Wartburg just its second home loss of the season in Game 2 of the Saturday doubleheader. The Spartans scored three runs in the second inning and did not look back as they went on to win 8-4. Dubuque lost the opener 12-4.
Wolfe Leads Spartans to 4th Place Opening Weekend of IIAC Championships
Apr 27, 2013
The University of Dubuque Men's Golf team finished the opening weekend of the 2013 Iowa Conference Tournament in 4th place overall with a two round total of 645. Eric Wolfe is 3 shots out of first place with an opening weekend total of 156.
Women's Track Competes at Loras Open
Apr 27, 2013
The University of Dubuque Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams competed at the Loras Open on Saturday. UD finished 1-2-3 in the Men’s 100m Dash with Corey Broussard winning. The women’s 4x200m Relay team took second place. No team scores were recorded.
University of Dubuque Announces 2013 Commencement Ceremonies
Apr 29, 2013
The University of Dubuque today announced the calendar of events for its 161th Commencement for 450 undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students.
Grand Opening Scheduled for UD’s New Heritage Center
Apr 29, 2013
The Grand Opening of Heritage Center – the University of Dubuque’s new fine, performing arts, worship and campus center – will take place Saturday, May 11, and will feature a pioneering joint performance by musicians from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra from Columbus, Ohio, and the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra featuring internationally renowned violinist, Gil Shaham. Marian Hoffman, Twin Cities vocal artist and University aluma, Class of 1955, will open the program with Irving Berlin’s classic, God Bless America.
Danna Sets Records in Split with Loras
Apr 30, 2013
The University of Dubuque Baseball team split the doubleheader against Loras College on Tuesday afternoon and wrapped up its four game series with an even 2-2 record. The Spartans and Duhawks also split on April 16th. UD won the opener 1-0 before falling in the second game, 8-5. Dubuque is now 10-22 overall and 8-16 in the Iowa Conference. The Spartans are one game out of the sixth and final spot in the upcoming IIAC Tournament.
Hanus Set to Participate in Vikings Rookie Minicamp
May 1, 2013
University of Dubuque senior quarterback Wyatt Hanus has been invited to participate in the Minnesota Vikings Rookie Minicamp. Hanus, the 2012 Iowa Conference Offensive MVP and Gagliardi Trophy finalist, will attend the Rookie Minicamp May 3rd through May 5th in Eden Prairie, Minn.
Six Spartans Named NFF Hampshire Society Members
May 2, 2013
The University of Dubuque was honored to have six student-athletes earn 2013 NFF Hampshire Honor Society accolades. The Spartans earning honors include: Ian Cooper, Wyatt Hanus, Miles Hookstead, Trevor Runkle, Malcolm Stewart, and Stephan Vassalotti. The Iowa Conference was represented by 26 student-athletes from University of Dubuque, Central College, Luther College, Simpson College and Wartburg College.
UD Social Justice Class to Hold Debate
May 2, 2013
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., the University of Dubuque Social Justice honors class will hold a debate in Blades Chapel. The intent of the debate is to provide illumination on two controversial topics. Students will engage in parliamentary style debating which involves alternating rounds and audience participation. The pubic is encouraged to attend this open event.
Weather Forces Schedule Changes for Weekend Action
May 2, 2013
Due to inclement weather throughout the Midwest numerous University of Dubuque athletic teams have had their schedules changed. Iowa Conference Championship events for Softball, Men's Golf, and Men's Tennis have all had their schedules changed. The regular season finale for Baseball and Track & Field were also effected.
Men's Basketball Team Awards Banquet
May 3, 2013
The University of Dubuque Men’s Basketball team closed the books on a great season with their team banquet on Sunday April 28th. The Spartans set a school record with 22 wins and captured its first ever Iowa Conference Tournament Championship during the 2012-13 season.
UD Softball Ranked in NCAA Regional Poll
May 3, 2013
The University of Dubuque Softball team made school history by making its first ever appearance in the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Softball Rankings. The Spartans are #8 in the May 2nd Midwest Region Rankings. UD is 15-17 overall, 12-13 in region and 7-7 in the Iowa Conference.
Spartans Win Conference Tournament Opener
May 4, 2013
The University of Dubuque can cross another first off it's list this season, the Spartans won the opening game of the 2013 Iowa Conference Softball Tournament in thrilling fashion on Saturday. It was UD's first win in the conference tournament and for the Spartans fans it was beyond exciting. The #5-seeded Spartans upset the #4-seeded Simpson College Storm by a 2-1 margin.
Spartans 4th at IIAC Championships
May 5, 2013
Spartans finish fourth in IIAC Championships, teammates Martin Odegard and Eric Wolfe earn All-Iowa Conference honors.
Spartans Continue Tournament Chase
May 5, 2013
The University of Dubuque Baseball teams bid for a place in the 2013 Iowa Conference Tournament will come down to the final day of the regular season. The Spartans split the Sunday doubleheader against Simpson, winning the opener 10-8 before dropping game two, 5-4. UD will need to sweep Simpson on Monday afternoon to earn a spot in the IIAC Tournament.
Spartans Score First in IIAC Tournament Semi-finals
May 5, 2013
The University of Dubuque softball team scored first in the Iowa Conference Tournament Semi-finals on Sunday morning, but the top-seeded hosts of Coe College battled back to take the contest by a 5-3 score.
Spartans Conclude Regular Season
May 6, 2013
The University of Dubuque Baseball team finished its 2013 regular season on Monday afternoon with two games against Simpson. The Spartans needed to win both games to earn a spot in the Iowa Conference Tournament but lost the opener 8-6, eliminating them from contention. UD lost game two, 16-7. Dubuque finished the season with a record of 11-25 overall and 9-19 in the Iowa Conference under first year head coach Paul Wyczawski.
Spartans Named All-IIAC Softball
May 7, 2013
The University of Dubuque Softball team had four student-athletes named All-Iowa Conference for the 2013 season. Amber Meyer was named First Team Utility. Susan Danielewski, Shawna Dole, and Meggie Schmidt were Second Team selections.
Alumni Makes $10 Million Gift to University of Dubuque
May 9, 2013
President Jeffrey F. Bullock today announced a $10 million gift to the University of Dubuque. The multi-million dollar estate gift, designated for student scholarships and the endowment of Heritage Center was made by a university alumni couple who prefer to remain anonymous.
2013 Chlapaty Fellows Selected
May 9, 2013
Fourteen University of Dubuque students have been designated as Joseph and Linda Chlapaty Fellows for 2013. Selected by a faculty committee, the students will carry out their Fellowship projects the summer of 2013.
