Friends and family of Caitlyn “Katie” Burns gathered on Saturday, November 7 in Bender Field to release balloons in her honor. Flyers were posted on campus informing students of the event.

Katie, a UNI freshman, died in her dorm room on Wednesday, September 23. She was born in Davenport in 1996 to Trent and Jennifer Burns. She attended Pleasant Valley high school and was pursuing a degree in education.

Katie’s brother and a personal friend spoke at the rememberance ceremony before the pink balloons were released.