Throwers Power Spartan Women’s Track and Field to First Title
Jan 31, 2015
Led by Nicole Forson’s victory in the women’s weight throw, the University of Dubuque women’s track and field throwers captured three of the Top-5 performances in both throwing events to lead UD to the Cornell Hilltop Invite title on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans (131 points) beat out four other teams by 18 points, including the lone Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) foe, Simpson College, who finished third with 98 points.
Brinker Shines and Winters Wins as Pair Collects IIAC Player of the Week Awards
Feb 3, 2015
Emily Brinker came off the bench and erupted for 29 points in 35 minutes in a pair of wins for the University of Dubuque women’s basketball team while Ernest Winters claimed his second 60 meter dash victory of the year as the University of Dubuque men’s track & field team won the Cornell Hilltop Invite. Both Brinker and Winters garnered UD’s third straight Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s Female Athlete of the Week and Male Track Performer of the Week, respectively.
UD Hosts Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Economic Development Director
Feb 3, 2015
The University of Dubuque is pleased to welcome Dr. Marva Williams, economic development director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, who will speak on Wednesday, February18, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. Her remarks are titled Is this Heaven? The Reality of African-American Interstate Migration. The event is free and open to the public.
Men's Soccer to Host Advanced Winter Camp on March 7
Feb 3, 2015
he University of Dubuque men's soccer is excited to announce the 2015 Advanced Players Winter Camp hosted on Match 7, 2015 in Veterans Memorial Training Center on the campus of the University of Dubuque. The newly opened 40,000 square foot Mondo Synthetic Turf facility adjacent to the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center provides an excellent training environment for campers.
Hot Shooting Men's Basketball Sizzle in Pella
Feb 4, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's basketball squad remained within striking distance of the league leader by sizzling on the road Wednesday evening in a 105-62 victory over the Central College Dutch. The Spartans led 46-28 at halftime and would shoot over 70% from the three point area, sinking 12-17 attempts.
Spartans Overcome Sluggish Start, Blitz Dutch in Second Half
Feb 4, 2015
The University of Dubuque women’s basketball team finished 22-for-22 at the free throw line and outscored Central, 45-28, in the second half to win their sixth straight game, 68-52, on Wednesday night.
#30-Ranked Wrestlers Suffer Home Loss
Feb 6, 2015
The University of Dubuque Stoltz Sports Center thundered with a large crowd on hand to watch #30-ranked Spartans vs. Loras College Duhawks. UD jumped out to an early lead when they captured the opening two matches, but the Duhawks rallied back to take the middle weights. UD capped off the evening with a fall at 285, unfortunately for the Spartans, the Duhawks won the hard battled Iowa Conference dual 24-18.
Comedian Pete Lee to Appear at UD
Feb 6, 2015
On Thursday, February 26, at 7:30 p.m., comedian Pete Lee will appear in Heritage Center’s John and Alice Butler Hall on the University of Dubuque campus. The event, sponsored by the University Program Council (UPC), is free (tickets required) for UD students, $5.00 for UD alumni/non-UD students, and $10 for the general public.
Live at Heritage Center presents The Lightning Thief performed by Theatreworks USA
Feb 6, 2015
University of Dubuque’s Heritage Center continues its second annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with The Lightning Thief,performed by New York’s Theatreworks USA, on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. This one-hour Family Series presentation is based on the first installment of “Percy Jackson and The Olympians” book series by Rick Riordan.
Busjahn, Higgins, and Sinkler Win at Grinnell Invite
Feb 7, 2015
Rachel Busjahn (400 meters), Alexis Higgins (High Jump), and Amanda Sinkler (Pole Vault) all picked up victories as the University of Dubuque women’s track team finished fifth place at the Grinnell Indoor Invitational on Saturday.
Men's Tennis Play Well to Open 2015
Feb 7, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's tennis kicked off their 2015 season with a triangular with strong competition against Edgewood College and Grandview University on Saturday, Feb. 7 in Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center. The Spartans dropped the opening match to Edgewood 1-8 and were swept by Grandview 0-9.
Shooting Woes and a Pair of Kohawks Halt Spartans Streak
Feb 7, 2015
The University of Dubuque women’s basketball team could not overcome 0-for-13 three-point shooting, 25.8 percent shooting in the first half, and 52 points from a pair of Kohawks as their six-game winning streak comes to an end against Central, 70-56, on Saturday afternoon.
Spartans Bounce Past Kohawks in 87-66 Win
Feb 7, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's basketball team gained ground on Saturday and moved to within a game of the Iowa Conference leading Buena Vista Beavers with a dominating 87-66 victory over the Coe College Kohawks on Jon Davison Court in Stoltz Sports Center on Saturday. The Spartans jumped out to an opening 10-1 margin and never looked back as they moved to a tie for second place of the IIAC.
Winters Blazes to Seventh Fastest Time in Nation at Grinnell
Feb 7, 2015
Ernest Winters continues to light up the track after placing second in the 60-meters (6.94) to lead the Spartans to a third place finish at the Grinnell Indoor Invite on Saturday.
Men's Basketball Earn IIAC Tourney Berth with Win Over Storm
Feb 11, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's basketball team locked in a berth in the 2015 Iowa Conference Tournament after a 78-65 road victory on Wednesday night. The Spartans maintained within striking distance of the league leader and received some help from Central College after they beat Coe 78-75 to give the Spartans sole possession of second place with just three league contests remaining.
Spartans Sweep Storm for First Time in School History
Feb 11, 2015
A pair of Kayla Springer free throws capped the Spartans 7-0 run to end the game and boosted the University of Dubuque women’s basketball team to a 69-66 triumph over Simpson to maintain possession of first place in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) on Wednesday night.
Spartan Wrestling Edged out Against #17 Coe
Feb 12, 2015
The University of Dubuque wrestling team may have lost their ranking in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association poll, but that didn't slow them down from nearly toppling #17-ranked Coe College Kohawks on Thursday night.
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Announces New Faculty Appointment and Promotions
Feb 12, 2015
Dr. Bradley Longfield, dean of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS), announced the appointment of Christopher James as instructor of evangelism and missional Christianity and the promotions of Susan Forshey to assistant professor of discipleship and spiritual formation and Matthew Schlimm to associate professor of Old Testament.
UD Charters National Territory in College Intercollegiate Band
Feb 12, 2015
In a year of firsts for the instrumental music program at the University of Dubuque, the wind band music component has achieved another significant accomplishment. In March of 2015, two students from UD will travel to Nashville, TN to participate in the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) National Small College Intercollegiate Band.
Wrestling Wraps Up Home Dual Season Against #18 Cornell
Feb 13, 2015
The University of Dubuque wrestling team for the second consecutive night would find itself facing another regional ranked team in #18 Cornell College. The Spartans and the Rams provided competitive matches throughout the night, with just one match being decided by a major decison in favor of the Spartans Nicholas Rivera at 133 lbs. when he captured the match 11-1. Just a handful of points would seperate the other nine weight classes which unfortunately came up short for UD on Senior Night on Friday by a score of 10-21 against Cornell.
Men's Basketball Title Race in Final Week
Feb 14, 2015
The University of Dubuque and two other men's teams have locked in their 2015 IIAC Men's Basketball Tournament berth, but the final week of the IIAC race will provide excitement for all teams involved. The Spartans fate is held in their own hands when they host league leading Buena Vista on Wednesday night in Stoltz Sports Center. UD remains just a game out of the lead, a victory over BV and the Spartans could add a championship banner on the wall.
Winters Continues to Flourish After Setting School Record
Feb 14, 2015
Ernest Winters doesn’t take breaks. He just breaks records. For the second week in a row, Winters dipped below 7.0 seconds in the 60m, this time breaking a University of Dubuque men’s track school record with a 6.89 at the UW-Platteville Invitational on Saturday. Winters’ time of 6.89 is the third straight personal record for the freshman, sits third in the nation, and leads the Iowa Conference (IIAC) by a wide margin heading into the conference meet in two weeks.
Ortiz Sets School Record in First Career Mile Win
Feb 14, 2015
Fabiola Ortiz added to her growing list of UD accolades after blazing to a 5:18.70 mile , a University of Dubuque Women’s Track record, at the UW-Platteville Invitational on Saturday.
Men's Tennis Splits in Wisconsin
Feb 14, 2015
The University of Dubuque men's tennis would split duals on Saturday, losing the opener to Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) by a 3-6 margin before volleying back to capture the second dual 7-2 over Ripon College. The Spartans are 2-3 overall this early season.
9th Annual Jim Fox Open Final Wrestling Results
Feb 14, 2015
The University of Dubuque held the 9th Annual Jim Fox Open Wrestling meet in McCormick Gymnasium and Stoltz Sports Center on Saturday. Plenty of quality individuals battled in one of the final meets prior to the NCAA Central Regional on Feb. 28 at Five Flags Center in Dubuque.
