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4+0 AmericanDegree Program

· Psychology · Business Administration· Financial Management · Marketing

· Human Resource Management· Communication Studies

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY

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The onlyAmerican Degree Program

in Malaysia to include one academic year of

study at Upper Iowa University

• US tuition fee, return economy class flights and accommodation provided. • Applicable for 2016 / 2017 intakes.* Subject to US visa approval

in the USA*

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The onlyAmerican Degree Program

in Malaysia to include one academic year of

study at Upper Iowa Universityin the US.

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American Degree Programin Malaysia to include one academic year of FREE


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American Degree Programin Malaysia to include one academic year of


Upper Iowa University

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Upper Iowa University (UIU), is a private institution of higher education with its residential campus located in Northeast Iowa, United States near the Volga River in the rural community of Fayette. UIU o�ers distance education programs that include 15 centers in the US, and an online program and independent study program in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.

HELP College of Arts and Technology conducts the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology, the Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, the Bachelor of Science in Financial Management, the Bachelor of Science Human Resource Management and the Bachelor of Science in Marketing from UIU.

The direct entry program for Form 5 SPM students is a great way for students to gain access into a Tier-1 American University in the afore-mentioned fields of study.

The UIU programs o�ered in HELP College of Arts and Technology provide students with a solid inter-disciplinary platform before they embark on their majors: Business Administration, Psychology, Communication Studies, Financial Management, Human Resource Management and Marketing.

A high level of academic rigor and quality is ensured in the UIU programs through on-site faculty, faculty exchange, and visiting lecturers.

Special features of Upper Iowa University

• UIU is one of the largest universities in the American Midwest

• UIU’s distinguished alumni include a Nobel Peace Prize winner and a world-famous

Biblical archaeologist and scholar

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programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and

independent study

• UIU's Residential Campus located in Fayette, Iowa, has over 900 students. The

largest capital improvement campaign in the University's history, $75 million, is

currently underway on campus

• UIU's Distance Education Programs (an award-winning Online Program and

• UIU has 15 US Center locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, and

• UIU ranks in the top 25% of colleges nationally for the enhancement of student

learning

Source: CLA Learning Report-2009

• UIU is the only NCAA Division II Athletic Program in Iowa and member of Northern

Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NCIS)

• Upper Iowa University celebrates 21 percent diversity among its student population

• Upper Iowa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a

member of the North Central Association (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org)

and is approved by the Louisiana Higher Education Board, the Wisconsin

Educational Approval Board, and the Iowa Department of Education (for teacher

Kansas (restricted), Louisiana, and Wisconsin for veterans' benefits.

RankingsUpper Iowa University received strong ranking by US News & World Report 2015 in

several categories:

• Tier 1 school in the Best Colleges – Regional Universities Midwest category

• Best Colleges for Veterans category

• Best Online Bachelor's Programs category

• Best Online MBA Programs category 5 5

Special features of Upper Iowa University

Rankings

• UIU is one of the largest universities in the American Midwest

• UIU’s distinguished alumni include a Nobel Peace Prize winner and a world-famous

Biblical archaeologist and scholar

• Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in o�ering accredited, quality

programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and

independent study

• UIU's Residential Campus is located in Fayette, Iowa. The largest capital

improvement campaign in the University's history, $75 million, is currently underway

on campus

• UIU's Distance Education Programs (an award-winning Online Program and

independent study) o�er the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime

• UIU has 15 US Center locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, and

Wisconsin o�ering evening classes. UIU is global, with International Centers in Hong

Kong, Singapore and Malaysia and o�ers a study abroad program

• UIU ranks in the top 25% of colleges nationally for the enhancement of student

learning

Source: CLA Learning Report-2009

• UIU is the only NCAA Division II Athletic Program in Iowa and member of Northern

Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NCIS)

• Upper Iowa University celebrates 21 percent diversity among its student population

• Upper Iowa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a

member of the North Central Association (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org)

and is approved by the Louisiana Higher Education Board, the Wisconsin

Educational Approval Board, and the Iowa Department of Education (for teacher

education in Iowa only). The programs o�ered are approved by the States of Iowa,

Kansas (restricted), Louisiana, and Wisconsin for veterans' benefits.

Upper Iowa University received strong ranking by US News & World Report 2015 in

several categories:

• Tier 1 school in the Best Colleges – Regional Universities Midwest category

• Best Colleges for Veterans category

• Best Online Bachelor's Programs category

• Best Online MBA Programs category

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Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University (UIU), founded in 1857, is a private, not-for-profit comprehensive university. UIU has a

traditional residential campus in Fayette, Iowa, and 19 o�-campus educational centers in the United States.

In addition, UIU has educational centers in Hong Kong and Malaysia.

William R Du�yThe President

Before being appointed President, Dr Du�y was Upper

Iowa’s senior Vice President for Academic Extension,

with responsibility for o�-campus programs at the UIU

education centres in the US and the UIU distance

education programs globally. Before UIU, Dr Du�y

served 12 years as Executive Director at the University of

Tennessee at Martin. Dr Du�y’s extensive research on

student persistence and performance was published in

the book A Critical Examination of the Advanced

Placement Program (Harvard Education Press, 2010).

Dr Du�y is a graduate of the US Military Academy at

West Point. He served 20 years as an o�cer in the US

Army, where held numerous leadership positions

involving planning, organizing, managing resources and

equipment and recruiting in locations around the world.

He retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

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WhyUpper Iowa University@ HELP CAT?

ConnectedLocation of a UIU

o�ce at HELP CAT for consultation

and ease of communication

Ideal Lecturer-Student

ratio of 1:30Enables closer monitoring

of progress, resulting in interactive and more

e�ective learning

Direct Entry after SPM!Go straight into an American degree program from a prestigious university

AccreditationAccredited by the US Higher Learning Commission (HLC), North Central Association (NCA) & MalaysianQualifications Agency (MQA)

Credit transferCredit transfer and exemptions for holders of Diploma, IB and ADTP transcripts

Student ClubsCharacter building, leadership nurturing, and Interactive, critical & analytical thinking through a large number of clubs and societies

Flexibility of TransferOption of completing the final year at UIU ortransfer to other US universities (2 years)

Wide range of Career OptionsConsultancy, banking & finance, management, psychology, marketing & retailing, operations & management, media

??Why Upper Iowa University

Visiting Professors

from UIUSelected subjects will

be taught by senior academics

with PhDs from UIU

Emphasis on CourseworkLess emphasis on exams and greater concentration on coursework (projects and presentations) developsall-round skills e�ectively 7

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HELP College of Arts and Technology (HELP CAT)The HELP College of Arts and

Technology (HELP CAT) campus

at Fraser Business Park, Sungai

Besi, is part of the multi-campus

development of the HELP Group.

Located within the city of Kuala

Lumpur (KL), the College enables

students to enjoy the benefits of

living and learning in metropolitan

KL with access to excellent

facilities and top academic and

professional expertise.

The city Light Rail Transit (LRT)

network connects the College to

all suburban areas of KL.

A purpose-designed campus,

HELP CAT o�ers a wide range of

innovative academic, professional

and vocational programmes as

shown below.

• Top-rated partners, including the

University of London and the

Anglia Ruskin University (UK)

provide more options for academic

and career development

• Professional programmes such

as the internationally renowned

Association of Chartered Certified

Accountants (ACCA) and Certified

Accounting Technician (CAT)

programmes.

• A wide range of diploma and

short courses are available to

provide credit transfer options and

competency training.

The HELP benchmark for quality

education and academic

achievement will continue to

distinguish our enterprise at

HELP CAT.

Datuk Dr Paul Chan, Chairman of the HELP CAT Board (2L) and

Dr William Du�y, President of Upper Iowa University (2R) pose

with Dr Choong Yeow Wei (L), President and CEO of HELP CAT and Ismael

Betancourt, Vice President of UIU (R), after the

signing of the MOU for the delivery of UIU programs at HELP CAT.

STATE-OF-THE-ART-FACILITIES

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Bachelor of Science in Psychology N/311/6/0076(MQA/PA 6181)01/21

Year 3 and Year 4

Year 1 and Year 2

Upper Iowa University’s psychology program o�ers you a solid foundation in the methods of psychology, an

understanding of behavior from a psychological content perspective and practical experience in the community.

Graduates are well-prepared to pursue graduate degrees in several fields of psychology, including developmental

psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, sports psychology, forensic psychology, counselling and

clinical psychology, community mental health, cognitive psychology, personality and social psychology, as well as

industrial and organizational psychology.

• English Composition I

• College Algebra with Applications

• General Biological Sciences

• Introduction to Computer Applications and Technology

• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) /

Bahasa Komunikasi 3

• English Composition II

• Public Speaking

• Introduction to Art / Group Dynamics

• Introduction to Environmental Science

• Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies

• Introduction to Philosophy

• Critical Thinking

• General Psychology

• Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs

• Community Service

• World History Since 1500

• Elementary Statistics

• Conflict Resolution

• Malaysian Economy

• Human Biology and Nutrition

• Marketing Principles

• Research Methods

• Skills and Strategies in the Helping Professions

• Learning and Memory

• Abnormal Psychology

• Personality

• Motivation

• Human Growth, Development and Guidance

• Substance Abuse

• Cognition

• Social Gerontology

• Internship

• Interpersonal Communication

• Developmental Psychology: Birth to Adolescence

• Developmental Psychology:

Young Adulthood to Late Adulthood

• Social Psychology

• Biology and Behavior

• Industrial Psychology

• Issues and Ethics in the Helping Profession

• Organizational Behavior

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Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies N/321/6/0191(MQA/PA 6180)01/21

Upper Iowa University’s communication studies program prepares you for a career in corporate communications,

public relations, journalism, advertising, government relations, business writing and much more. The

communication major combines courses in communication with a thorough grounding in the liberal arts. In

addition, two marketing courses are required. Students are encouraged to develop special competencies in their

areas of interest, they may take advanced courses in video production, professional writing, advertising or public

relations. Many employers rank communication skills as the most important qualification when considering

prospective employees.






Bahasa Komunikasi 3


• Public Speaking

• Introduction to Art / Group Dynamics


• Introduction to Cultural Anthropology







• World History Since 1500

• Communication Theory

• Human Growth, Development and Guidance


• Human Biology and Nutrition


• News Editing

• Principles of Interviewing


• TV Production

• Business and Professional Communication

• Feature Writing

• Writing for Media

• Publication Design

• Communications Ethics

• Digital Photography and Editing

• Internship

• Advertising Design

• Introduction to Graphic Design

• Digital Imaging

• Digital Illustration

• Typography

• Personal Selling

• Organizational Communication

• Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications

Year 1 and Year 2

Year 3 and Year 4

Bachelor of Science in Financial Management N/343/6/0199(MQA/PA 6631)01/21

Upper Iowa University’s financial management program is designed to equip the students with in depth

understanding in financial area and allow for practical application in the workplace. With the knowledge and skills

provided, students are prepared for a wide-array of career in financial sector including the accountancy firm,

multinational corporations and any government agencies.






Bahasa Komunikasi 3


• Microeconomics Principles

• Introduction to Art / Introduction to Cultural Anthropology



• Macroeconomics Principles

• Accounting Principles I




• Accounting Principles II



• Public Speaking



• Business Ethics

• Management Information Systems

• Management Principles

• Business Law I

• Corporate Financial Management

• Money and Capital Markets


• Investments

• Risk Management

• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

• Quantitative Decisions in Business

• Human Resource Management

• Strategic Management

• Leadership Theory / Managerial Cost Accounting

• Labor Relations and Negotiation

• Internship

• Management Cases / International Finance

• Intermediate Financial Management

• Economics of International Trade


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Year 1 and Year 2

Year 3 and Year 4

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Bachelor of Science in Human Resource ManagementN/345/6/0907(MQA/PA 6633)04/21

Upper Iowa University’s human resource management program is designed to equip students with the knowledge

of contemporary human resource management (HRM) practices and its strategic relevance in business. Students

will develop strategies to manage people and construct workplace arrangements that respond to organizational

and human needs. Students will be kept up-to-date with the new roles and responsibilities of HRM to suit today’s

globalized work environment.






Bahasa Komunikasi 3














• Public Speaking



• Business Ethics



• Organizational Behavior

• Business Law I

• International Management


• Training and Development






• Leadership Theory

• Cross-cultural Leadership

• Personnel Selection and Evaluation

• Compensation and Benefits Management


• Internship

• Group Dynamics

Year 1 and Year 2

Year 3 and Year 4

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Bachelor of Science in MarketingN/345/6/0906(MQA/PA 6632)04/21

Upper Iowa University’s marketing program is designed to equip the student with the latest theories and practices

in business marketing including how to communicate information on products and services to the target market.

Graduates of this programme will acquire decision-making skills and able to understand consumers’ needs.






Bahasa Komunikasi 3



• Third Language (French/Spanish/Italian/Korean) /

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology











• Public Speaking



• Consumer Behavior


• Global Marketing

• Business Law I

• Personal Selling




• Retailing


• Marketing Management


• Economics of International Business

• Business Ethics


• Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications

• Marketing Research

• Marketing Cases

• Internship

• Sales Management

Year 1 and Year 2

Year 3 and Year 4

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration N/340/6/0603(MQA/PA 6630)01/21

Upper Iowa University’s business administration program o�ers students an opportunity to combine business

knowledge and skills with a variety of specific study areas including international business, online business,

management of events and sustainable enterprises. The UIU business program ensures a meaningful learning

experience via a mix learning modes that allows flexibility in a collaborative learning environment. Students may

engage with industry through the special coop internship programs, placement, and/or work experience options

during the program.






Bahasa Komunikasi 3














• Public Speaking



• Business Ethics



• Business Law I


• Money and Capital Market / International Finance



• Management Cases

• Investments

• Production and Operations Management


• Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications /

New Venture Creation

• Consumer Behavior / Global Marketing

• Leadership Theory


• Economics of International Trade



• Internship

Year 1 and Year 2

Year 3 and Year 4

Entry requirements

Includes oneacademic year of study

at Upper Iowa University*Registered students will be sent to study for one year at

Upper Iowa University campus in Iowa, US at no extra cost.

The program will cover:

• Community projects in Fayette, the home of UIU,

to nurture leadership, teamwork, teambuilding

and enhance communication skills

• Attending classes in 4 subjects

• Study tour to Detroit, Minneapolis or Chicago

• Experiencing the US lifestyle, academic life,

and cultural immersion and networking

with US and international students.

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• Minimum of 5 credits in SPM/O-Levels with a pass in English and Mathematics. For BSc in Finance, a

credit in English. For BSc in Psychology, a pass in Science and Mathematics.

• Minimum Grade B in 5 subjects in UEC.

• HELP’s Foundation in Arts or Foundation in Science.

• Pass in Diploma / STPM / A-Level / Canadian Pre-University / Australian Matriculation / South Australian

Matriculation / Ontario Secondary School Diploma / American Degree Transfer Program.

• Minimum 24 grade in International Baccalaureate.

• 12 years of schooling with accredited certificate from home country.

UIU 4+0 programs deliver anAmerican Education of unmatched value• One academic year at the UIU campus in US (airfare and accommodation paid for)

• Opt for a Double Major at no extra cost

• Direct entry after SPM – graduate with an American degree in 4 years

• Selected courses taught by UIU senior academic sta� in Malaysia

• Continuous course assessment with less emphasis on exams

• Internship program for industrial and practical experience

• Opportunities to live and work in the US

Intakes • January, May & August

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Added valueSenior Academics with doctorate degrees

BEd (TESOL) (Heriot-Watt), MSc (TESL) (UPM), PhD (UKM), PG Counselling Cert (Moray House Inst of Ed), Advanced Teaching Cert (STTI), Basic Teaching Cert (LI), CILT (UK)

Dr Chandran Abraham

Dr Chandran has more than 30 years’ experience as a teacher trainer. He has worked in organizations in the government and private sectors. His areas of specialization include English for Specific Purposes, Public Speaking, Corporate Communication Skills, Independent Learning, Critical and Creative Thinking Skills, IELTS, Business Communication, TOEFL, Business Ethics, Writing Skills, TESL Methodology, Research Methodology, Curriculum and Syllabus Design and Assessment. Dr Chandran was awarded the Fethi Azaiez/Stanley Ndeke Memorial Prize from Edinburgh University for strengthening relations between overseas and home students.

LLB (Hons) (London), MBA (CSturt), DBA (UoN, Australia)

Dr Siri Roland Xavier

Dr Xavier started his career with Andersen Consulting providing consultation services to the local banking industry. He was the co-founder and Country Manager of the Malaysian E-Pulp n Paper country office for 8 years. Since 2009, he has been the National Team Leader for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), the world’s foremost study of Entrepreneurship. He is a member of the National Successful Transgenerational Entrepreneurship Practices (STEP), a global applied research initiative that establishes learning partnerships between academics and business families. He is also a Board Member of the Global Entrepreneurship Research Association (GERA) and a founding member of The Babson Collaborative for Entrepreneurship Education. He is a keen researcher and keynote speaker and has presented papers at conferences globally. Since 2012 he has been an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research and a Reviewer of Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies. He was awarded the National Outstanding Researcher Award – Entrepreneurship, Private University Category, 2015 by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. His consultancy and corporate training include companies like Petronas, Toyota Tsusho, SME Bank, Maybank, CIMB and local universities. His research interests include Entrepreneurial Policy, Innovation Management and Development, Corporate Entrepreneurship and International Business Management.

BEcon, MA Social Behavioural Sciences (Tübingen), PhD Business Economics & Social Sciences (Hamburg)

Dr Petra Speier-Werner

Dr Petra Speier-Werner teaches management and psychology courses in the UIU programs at HELP CAT. She has worked for the German federal government, at Deloitte Business Consulting, and for one of the biggest German NGOs in poverty eradication. She has worked in Europe, Latin America and Africa. She has been an independent international consultant, coach and a lecturer. Her areas of interest are: Organizational Development, Management and Leadership, Strategy Develop- ment and Implementation, Quality Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Psychology, Motivation and Action, Work and Task Analysis and Design, and Project Management. Dr Speier-Wer- ner loves to teach and support students and organizations to grow.

BA Communications, MA Communications (Michigan State), MEd (Texas Tech), PhD Communication (Texas, Austin)

Dr Kurt Bruder

Dr Kurt Bruder teaches communication courses in the UIU programs at HELP CAT. He is a communication scholar-teacher, trained psychotherapist, and student of spiritual development. Dr Bruder has trained communication professionals in skill areas like public speaking, interpersonal and intercultural communication, communication theory and persuasion. In the UIU-HELP CAT campus, he is presently teaching News Editing, Feature Writing, and Writing for Media, and guiding students approaching graduation in their Senior Projects. Dr Bruder is the author of several books. He is also a recording artist.

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BA (Clinical Psychology) (Hons) (Shiraz), MA (Islamic Azad Univ), PhD (MMU), PhD (UKM)

Dr Mehran Rostamzadeh

Dr Mehran has taught psychology since 1994 at universities around the world such as Khorasgan Azad University, Karaj Azad University, Isfahan University (Iran), Ra�es School of Psychology, INTI International University and Upper Iowa University. He also practised as a counselling psychologist and psychotherapist for 18 years and worked for various industries as a psychologist, researcher, manager and tutor. Dr Mehran’s fascination with the topics of place attachment in human behavior and the psychology of suicide resulted in his completing two PhD degrees on those subjects at universities in Malaysia. He has published articles in international journals. Dr Mehran’s research Interests are mental health, stress, sense of place, Utopia, and suicide.

BPharm (USM), LLB (London), CLP, MBA (UPM), DBA (UUM)

Dr Mukunda Kumar MS Nair

Dr Mukunda’s extensive work experience covers education, pharmacy and the medical and corporate sectors. He has held senior managerial positions in pharmaceutical companies in Malaysia. His academic career includes teaching MBA and undergraduate students in the collaborative programs of the universities of Nottingham-Trent, East London, Southern Queensland, Coventry, Greenwich, Upper Iowa, Sunderland and Southern Cross. He is a certified trainer for the Human Resource Development Council and for Six Seconds, an international organization dedicated to the awareness of emotional intelligence. Dr Mukunda is a freelance trainer in the employment and labor laws of Malaysia, HRM and emotional intelligence. He is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Management and sits on the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia.

BA, MA (Marketing) (Northumbria), PhD (UNISEL), Dip Graphic Design (MIA), CIM, LCCI

Dr Vincent Wee Eng Kim

A graphic designer by profession, Dr Wee diverted into advertising and marketing. He is currently a marketing and brand consultant and an adjunct professor for the Upper Iowa University program at HELP CAT. He has more than 20 years of working experience as art director, management consultant, post production executive and client servicing. He has worked with Deloitte Management Consultant and System Televisyen Malaysia (TV3). He has written nine books on branding and advertising. His most recent consultation projects were undertaken for clients like Metrojaya, Co�eeland and Freeprint. Dr Wee’s current research interest is CSR and Branding.

BCM (Lincoln), MM (Newcastle), PhD (AeU)

Dr Shoba Gunarasa

Dr Shoba Gunarasa’s passion for developing individuals to fulfill their potential derives from her experience as a department head tasked to spearhead marketing and logical feasibility studies for international business expansion. Her specializations are strategic analysis, strategy planning, decision making and international business. Dr Shoba lectures in management, strategy, marketing and entrepreneurship courses for MBA programs of UK and Australian partner Universities. Dr Shoba is a Master’s level examiner in Global Corporate Strategy for Sunderland University’s partner universities worldwide. She is also a certified ISO Auditor with 12 years’ corporate experience in diverse industries here and abroad. She has worked in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Institute of Management Malaysia, which is dedicated to leadership and skills training for women in the ASEAN region and further afield.

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John MottWinner of the Nobel Prizefor Peace for his work in

establishing internationalstudent organizations thatworked to promote peace.

Dr Arlie V BockThe founding fatherof sports medicine.

William F AlbrightFounder of Biblical

archaeology andauthenticator of the

Dead Sea Scrolls.

Founder of the ParkerPen Company.

Distinguished alumni of Upper Iowa University

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