The episode will air at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 and focuses on Tim Nugent's establishment of the nation's first collegiate wheelchair basketball team in 1948 and the growth of the UI sports program that has produced many Olympic athletes and world record holders such as Jean Driscoll, Sharon Hedrick and Scot Hollonbeck. The treasures of the sea will be the focus of the Nov. 16 children's science classes at the Museum of Natural History. It is all part of the museum's Saturday Safari program, a series of science classes designed to teach children about the natural world through hands-on activities, games and discussion. Registration forms may be picked up in the museum's third-floor gallery and the Discovery Room. Faculty and staff members and students are encouraged to submit nominations.
Departmental offices have complete guidelines and nomination forms.
For more information, contact Sylvia Riley at 333-4447. Award deadline announced The UI Mothers Association is seeking nominations of women, with a current or past connection to the UI, who have used their talents to enrich the lives of others. The bronze Medallion of Honor will be presented during Moms Day Weekend, April 11 through 13. Nominations must be received by Dec. 18 and include biographical information and three letters of support. For more information, contact Nancy Rotzoll, 333-7063.