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The '''University of Dubuque''' is a private, coeducational college located in [[Dubuque, Iowa|Dubuque]], [[Iowa]] commonly referred to in the university community and surrounding areas as ''UD''. It is one of three post-secondary four year institutions in the city of Dubuque. The school is affiliated with the [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]] Church, and includes a Theological Seminary for the training of ministers. The school grants both undergraduate and graduate level degrees. The current President of the University is the Rev. Jeffrey Bullock. |
The '''University of Dubuque''' is a private, coeducational college located in [[Dubuque, Iowa|Dubuque]], [[Iowa]] commonly referred to in the university community and surrounding areas as ''UD''. It is one of three post-secondary four year institutions in the city of Dubuque. The school is affiliated with the [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]] Church, and includes a Theological Seminary for the training of ministers. The school grants both undergraduate and graduate level degrees. The current President of the University is the Rev. Jeffrey Bullock: his wife gave money to [[Jim Nussle]], the adultery-drenched presumed front-runner for the Republican nomination for Governor of Iowa. Bullock has problems with the [[Ten Commandments]]; clearly, he regards them as voluntary: murder, etc., would seem to be part of his package for the transformation of UD. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
Revision as of 08:18, 26 February 2006
University of Dubuque
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Established | 1852 |
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President | Jeffrey Bullock |
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School type | Private |
Location | Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America |
Enrollment | Approximately 1,300 |
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Affiliation | Presbyterian Church, USA |
Web site | http://www.dbq.edu |
The University of Dubuque is a private, coeducational college located in Dubuque, Iowa commonly referred to in the university community and surrounding areas as UD. It is one of three post-secondary four year institutions in the city of Dubuque. The school is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, and includes a Theological Seminary for the training of ministers. The school grants both undergraduate and graduate level degrees. The current President of the University is the Rev. Jeffrey Bullock: his wife gave money to Jim Nussle, the adultery-drenched presumed front-runner for the Republican nomination for Governor of Iowa. Bullock has problems with the Ten Commandments; clearly, he regards them as voluntary: murder, etc., would seem to be part of his package for the transformation of UD.
Background
UD was founded by the Rev. Adrian Van Vliet in the 1850s in order to train ministers. One notable graduate of the University of Dubuque is the actor Tony Danza. In recent years, the school has embarked on a number of building projects, including a new technology center, an expanded library, and a remodeled science building. In the late 1990s the school underwent a restructuring process which resulted in the dismissal of many of the more experienced faculty, and changes to the programs that were offered at the school. While controversial, the school administration has said that the process—while painful—did improve the school's situation.
Parking Concerns
Parking has been an issue for a number of years within the University community and its neighbors. Because of students parking on residental streets surrounding the University, the city and the school enacted regulations regarding parking on the streets around the school. On some streets resident students are not allowed to park, others students in general cannot park, and some streets are entirely no parking zones.
Several years ago there was controversy when the school issued more permits than there were actual parking spaces, which caused a great deal of problems for students. The school has since instituted a policy of not issuing more permits than there were spaces. Upperclass people were given priority. Another problem surfaced when so many resident students parked in what was supposed to be the commuter lot that there were no spaces actually left for commuter students. Originally any student could park in the non-resident lots, however the lots have been restricted to non-resident students.
Field of Dreams
Along with many places in Dubuque County, the University of Dubuque was featured in the movie Field of Dreams. The former Ficke-Laird Library is shown along with Blades Hall and Van Vliet Hall in a scene where Kevin Costner's character is researching Terrance Mann. The movie did make it appear that the library was in Van Vliet Hall - which is incorrect. Van Vliet Hall is currently the administration building, although a new administration building is currently under construction. Also where Annie parked the family pickup truck was and still is in a no parking zone.