About the University of Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa's campus combines the grandeur of early 1900s architecture with striking, modern buildings. UNI's attractive, park-like campus contains more than 50 major buildings on 850 acres, yet is compact enough to cross in a pleasant, 10-minute walk. Some campus features include:

* Campanile: For many, the most memorable symbol of the university, built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the university. (1926)

* Wellness/Recreation Center: An $18.3 million facility, attached to the north side of the UNI-Dome. Features the highest climbing wall in the Midwest; two pools; running track; weight and fitness rooms; and basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts. (1997)

* Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center: Home to UNI's School of Music, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra and an outstanding visiting artist series. (2000)

* UNI-Dome: Home to the Panther athletic teams. Available for concerts and other major events. In 1998, became the first air-supported structure to be converted to a fixed roof. Fixed seating for 16,400. (1976)

* Center for Energy and Environmental Education: A model of energy efficiency and environmental awareness. (1994)

* Center for Multicultural Education: Serving as a resource for ethnic students, the center is located in the oldest surviving building on campus. (1890)

* Curris Business Building: Housing the College of Business Administration. Named for Constantine W. Curris, UNI president from 1983 to 1995. (1990)

* Gilchrist Hall: Formerly the Administration Building. Renamed Gilchrist Hall to honor James C. Gilchrist, UNI's first president. (1963)

* Kamerick Art Building: Home to the Department of Art and a 5,300-square-foot Gallery of Art. John Kamerick was university president from 1970-1983. (1983)

* Lang Hall: The oldest surviving building on campus. Renovation completed in 2001. Named for long-time faculty member William C. Lang. (1901)

* Latham Hall: Home of the Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Earth Science departments. Named after O.R. Latham, university president from 1928 to 1940. (1949)

* Malcolm Price Laboratory School: Named after the university's fourth president. Operated by UNI as an innovative teacher education center and research laboratory serving preschool-12th.(1957)

* Marshall Center School: One-room school-house preserving an important part of Iowa's and UNI's commitment to education. Available for group tours and classroom study.

* Maucker University Union: A concrete, underground facility featuring walkways and a courtyard on the roof. Named after J.W. Maucker, UNI's fifth president. (1967)

* Residence On The Hill (ROTH): UNI's newest residence hall, featuring suite- and apartment-style living. (1994)

* Rod Library: Housing more than 850,000 volumes, the library was built in 1964 with a first addition completed in 1975 and a second one in 1995.

* Seerley Hall: Originally the institution's library. Named for Homer Seerley, university president from 1886 to 1928. Renovation completed in 1993. (1908)

* Strayer-Wood Theatre: The production facility for university plays, musicals and operas. Hazel Strayer and Stanley Wood were long-time UNI theatre directors.

* University Museums and Collections: The museum contains collections representing anthropology, biology, geology and history.
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