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Winner drawn for Iowa Flyaway at final Purple Pride Caravan

Winner drawn for Iowa Flyaway at final Purple Pride Caravan

Posted: Aug 30, 2011

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Richard Smith of Monterey was all smiles Tuesday afternoon, celebrating the fact that his name was the last one in the box in the drawing for the Iowa Flyaway this weekend. Smith won a trip for two with the Tennessee Tech football team for the Golden Eagles' season opener at the University of Iowa on Saturday, in a month-long contest sponsored by Cookeville Communications and Magic 98.5.

It was the culmination of seven Purple Pride Caravan events held throughout the region in August. Tuesday's final gathering was held at Cookeville Nissan, and a large crowd -- clad in plenty of bright purple -- was on hand for free hot dogs and Pepsi drinks. They got to meet the cheerleaders, dance team, Awaesome Eagle, and some TTU coaches and student-athletes. Members of the women's basketball team served the hot dogs.

Photos from Tuesday's event:

Receiver Tim Benford named Tech's Outstandng Male Athlete for 2011-12

June 24, 2012 Receiver Tim Benford named Tech's Outstandng Male Athlete for 2011-12

Former football players invited to annual Alumni Golf Classic, July 14

June 19, 2012 Former football players invited to annual Alumni Golf Classic, July 14

Night and Day: Start times announced for Golden Eagles home football games

May 25, 2012 Night and Day: Start times announced for Golden Eagles home football games

Football to host Kids Camp starting Tuesday, May 29

May 22, 2012 Football to host Kids Camp starting Tuesday, May 29

Football team celebrates 2011 OVC championship with ring ceremony

May 9, 2012 Football team celebrates 2011 OVC championship with ring ceremony

Tech's Tre Lamb on CFPA Preseason Watch list of top quarterbacks

May 2, 2012 Tech's Tre Lamb on CFPA Preseason Watch list of top quarterbacks

Corey Watson named to prestigious Honor List by National Football Foundation

May 2, 2012 Corey Watson named to prestigious Honor List by National Football Foundation

Former linebacker Barry Wilmore to receive honorary doctorate on Saturday

May 1, 2012 Former linebacker Barry Wilmore to receive honorary doctorate on Saturday

Benford agrees to Free Agent status with Dallas Cowboys

April 30, 2012 Benford agrees to Free Agent status with Dallas Cowboys

Schweitzer, Hooper named NSCA Strength All-Americans

April 29, 2012 Schweitzer, Hooper named NSCA Strength All-Americans

Golden Eagles close spring practices with lively, 64-play effort

April 21, 2012 Golden Eagles close spring practices with lively, 64-play effort

Final spring football action kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. in Spring Game

April 19, 2012 Final spring football action kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. in Spring Game

Runningbacks winding up as Spring Drills wind down

April 14, 2012 Runningbacks winding up as Spring Drills wind down

Family Weekend, Homecoming dates announced for 2012 football season

April 12, 2012 Family Weekend, Homecoming dates announced for 2012 football season

Annual Purple-Gold Spring Game is Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m.

April 12, 2012 Annual Purple-Gold Spring Game is Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m.

Defining the depth chart: Football team reaches mid-point of spring drills

March 31, 2012 Defining the depth chart: Football team reaches mid-point of spring drills

Six home games, visit to Oregon highlight 2012 Golden Eagle football schedule

March 25, 2012 Six home games, visit to Oregon highlight 2012 Golden Eagle football schedule

Moves paying off quickly as Tech completes first week of Spring drills

March 24, 2012 Moves paying off quickly as Tech completes first week of Spring drills

OVC champion Golden Eagle football team begins spring practices

March 20, 2012 OVC champion Golden Eagle football team begins spring practices

Softball, football teams honored by State House and Senate in Capital presentations

March 12, 2012 Softball, football teams honored by State House and Senate in Capital presentations

Golden Eagles to take on Volunteers in Knoxville

March 12, 2012 Golden Eagles to take on Volunteers in Knoxville

Tech's Larry Schreiber on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

March 7, 2012 Tech's Larry Schreiber on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Corey Watson, Watson Brown honored by National Football Foundation

March 5, 2012 Corey Watson, Watson Brown honored by National Football Foundation

Busy Weekend: Tim Benford participating in NFL Combine

February 24, 2012 Busy Weekend: Tim Benford participating in NFL Combine

Football team celebrates championship, award winners announced

February 12, 2012 Football team celebrates championship, award winners announced

Tech signing class of 24 features 18 Tennessee preps; Linemen a major focus

February 1, 2012 Tech signing class of 24 features 18 Tennessee preps; Linemen a major focus

Benford, Brown receive top awards from Tennessee Sports Writers

January 27, 2012 Benford, Brown receive top awards from Tennessee Sports Writers

Golden Eagle Tim Benford ready for spotlight in East-West Shrine game

January 20, 2012 Golden Eagle Tim Benford ready for spotlight in East-West Shrine game

Football Awards Dinner moved to Sunday, February 12

January 18, 2012 Football Awards Dinner moved to Sunday, February 12

Public invited as Golden Eagles holds annual awards dinner Jan. 22

January 12, 2012 Public invited as Golden Eagles holds annual awards dinner Jan. 22

Golden Eagles rank 19th and 21st in final two FCS national polls

January 9, 2012 Golden Eagles rank 19th and 21st in final two FCS national polls

Golden Eagles 16th in final College Sports Madness poll

January 8, 2012 Golden Eagles 16th in final College Sports Madness poll

Tech's Tim Benford to play in East-West Shrine Game Jan. 21

January 7, 2012 Tech's Tim Benford to play in East-West Shrine Game Jan. 21

Corey Watson named to FCS ADA Academic All-Star team

January 3, 2012 Corey Watson named to FCS ADA Academic All-Star team

Still more All-America honors for Benford and Schweitzer

December 22, 2011 Still more All-America honors for Benford and Schweitzer

Benford, Schweitzer receive All-America nod from The Sports Network

December 19, 2011 Benford, Schweitzer receive All-America nod from The Sports Network

Guard Scott Schweitzer earns AP All-America honor

December 16, 2011 Guard Scott Schweitzer earns AP All-America honor

Cookeville City Council honors Golden Eagles, Brown

December 15, 2011 Cookeville City Council honors Golden Eagles, Brown

Scott Schweitzer named to FCS All-America team by College Sports Madness

December 7, 2011 Scott Schweitzer named to FCS All-America team by College Sports Madness

Golden Eagle football program receives more post-season honors

December 6, 2011 Golden Eagle football program receives more post-season honors

2011 Golden Eagle football team established dozens of school records

November 30, 2011 2011 Golden Eagle football team established dozens of school records

Central Arkansas advances in FCS Playoffs, historic season comes to end for Tech

November 26, 2011 Central Arkansas advances in FCS Playoffs, historic season comes to end for Tech

Golden Eagles want first playoff experience to last beyond Saturday

November 23, 2011 Golden Eagles want first playoff experience to last beyond Saturday

Benford, Brown receive top OVC honors, nine named to all-OVC teams

November 22, 2011 Benford, Brown receive top OVC honors, nine named to all-OVC teams

Ticket office to be open Friday; Parking and tailgate information announced

November 22, 2011 Ticket office to be open Friday; Parking and tailgate information announced

Dontey Gay receives Performance Awards honorable mention

November 21, 2011 Dontey Gay receives Performance Awards honorable mention

Watson Brown named a finalist for prestigious Eddie Robinson Award

November 21, 2011 Watson Brown named a finalist for prestigious Eddie Robinson Award

Playoff Time: Ticket information for Golden Eagle game Saturday

November 20, 2011 Playoff Time: Ticket information for Golden Eagle game Saturday

Golden Eagles Gay, Tooley receive weekly honors from OVC

November 20, 2011 Golden Eagles Gay, Tooley receive weekly honors from OVC

Tech's Lamb chosen as Player of the Week by national website

November 20, 2011 Tech's Lamb chosen as Player of the Week by national website

Tech to host Central Arkansas Saturday at 2 p.m. in FCS Playoffs

November 20, 2011 Tech to host Central Arkansas Saturday at 2 p.m. in FCS Playoffs

Tech celebrates OVC Championship with 49-7 win over Austin Peay

November 19, 2011 Tech celebrates OVC Championship with 49-7 win over Austin Peay

Fans invited to join team for Sunday morning Playoff Selection Show viewing

November 19, 2011 Fans invited to join team for Sunday morning Playoff Selection Show viewing

Playoff and title hopes rest on Saturday's game vs. Austin Peay

November 16, 2011 Playoff and title hopes rest on Saturday's game vs. Austin Peay

Honor Roll students to be TTU guests at final home game vs. Austin Peay

November 15, 2011 Honor Roll students to be TTU guests at final home game vs. Austin Peay

Golden Eagles pull rank in both FCS polls after EKU victory

November 14, 2011 Golden Eagles pull rank in both FCS polls after EKU victory

Golden Eagles win 28-21 at Eastern Kentucky, pull within one win of title

November 12, 2011 Golden Eagles win 28-21 at Eastern Kentucky, pull within one win of title

Normand, Watson earn CoSIDA Academic All-District honors

November 10, 2011 Normand, Watson earn CoSIDA Academic All-District honors

Golden Eagles face Colonels with OVC crown hopes on the line

November 10, 2011 Golden Eagles face Colonels with OVC crown hopes on the line

Title hopes still burn bright despite one-point Homecoming loss

November 5, 2011 Title hopes still burn bright despite one-point Homecoming loss

Homecoming Memories: Tech clinches Sgt. York Trophy in ’09 win over Tigers

November 4, 2011 Homecoming Memories: Tech clinches Sgt. York Trophy in ’09 win over Tigers

Buy a game program and you can enter photo contest during the game

November 4, 2011 Buy a game program and you can enter photo contest during the game

Ralph Broyles joins his brother Kenneth in TTU Sports Hall of Fame

November 2, 2011 Ralph Broyles joins his brother Kenneth in TTU Sports Hall of Fame

Scoreboard could light up when Tech hosts Racers for Homecoming tilt Saturday

November 2, 2011 Scoreboard could light up when Tech hosts Racers for Homecoming tilt Saturday

Homecoming Memories: Tech defense holds strong in 1997 overtime win over Murray State

November 2, 2011 Homecoming Memories: Tech defense holds strong in 1997 overtime win over Murray State

Howard Griffin Fund established to aid player's family who lost home to fire

November 1, 2011 Howard Griffin Fund established to aid player's family who lost home to fire

Homecoming Memories: Tech downs Eastern Illinois in ‘04 overtime thriller

November 1, 2011 Homecoming Memories: Tech downs Eastern Illinois in ‘04 overtime thriller

Get free food for tweeting us your gameday pictures

October 31, 2011 Get free food for tweeting us your gameday pictures

Watson Brown morning guest Tuesday on Nashville-area radio sports talk show

October 31, 2011 Watson Brown morning guest Tuesday on Nashville-area radio sports talk show

Golden Eagles continue climb in national Top 25 polls

October 31, 2011 Golden Eagles continue climb in national Top 25 polls

Campbell, Watson reap OVC Player of the Week honors

October 30, 2011 Campbell, Watson reap OVC Player of the Week honors

Golden Eagles fight their way back to claim 21-14 win at Jacksonville State

October 29, 2011 Golden Eagles fight their way back to claim 21-14 win at Jacksonville State

Chad Evitts' career capped wth induction into TTU Sports Hall of Fame

October 28, 2011 Chad Evitts' career capped wth induction into TTU Sports Hall of Fame

Tech vs. JSU: Ranked teams tangle for Ohio Valley Conference lead

October 27, 2011 Tech vs. JSU: Ranked teams tangle for Ohio Valley Conference lead

James "Red" McMillan to join TTU Sports Hall of Fame

October 26, 2011 James "Red" McMillan to join TTU Sports Hall of Fame

Golden Eagles ranked 19th/25th in FCS national polls

October 24, 2011 Golden Eagles ranked 19th/25th in FCS national polls

Golden Eagle football team to face Oregon Ducks in 2012 season

October 23, 2011 Golden Eagle football team to face Oregon Ducks in 2012 season

Watson Brown earns contract extension through 2016 season

October 20, 2011 Watson Brown earns contract extension through 2016 season

Placekicker Zach Sharp selected as OVC Specialist of the Week

October 16, 2011 Placekicker Zach Sharp selected as OVC Specialist of the Week

Fourth quarter Golden Eagle rally just misses in first OVC loss

October 15, 2011 Fourth quarter Golden Eagle rally just misses in first OVC loss

Watson Brown: We're a team made up of many unsung heroes

October 14, 2011 Watson Brown: We're a team made up of many unsung heroes

Jazz and celebration will echo in Tucker Stadium at halftime Saturday

October 13, 2011 Jazz and celebration will echo in Tucker Stadium at halftime Saturday

Win streak, York Trophy, OVC lead all on the line Saturday for Tech

October 11, 2011 Win streak, York Trophy, OVC lead all on the line Saturday for Tech

Golden Eagle football ranked 19th in both FCS national polls

October 10, 2011 Golden Eagle football ranked 19th in both FCS national polls

Benford added to another national watch list

October 7, 2011 Benford added to another national watch list

Golden Eagles ranked in top 25 in both FCS polls

October 3, 2011 Golden Eagles ranked in top 25 in both FCS polls

Golden Eagles stun UT Martin in fourth quarter, win 34-31

October 1, 2011 Golden Eagles stun UT Martin in fourth quarter, win 34-31

Five selected for induction into TTU Sports Hall of Fame Nov. 4

September 29, 2011 Five selected for induction into TTU Sports Hall of Fame Nov. 4

Tech to host "Scout Night" October 15 at football game vs. Tennessee State

September 28, 2011 Tech to host "Scout Night" October 15 at football game vs. Tennessee State

Race to recapture Sgt. York Trophy begins Saturday night at UT Martin

September 28, 2011 Race to recapture Sgt. York Trophy begins Saturday night at UT Martin

Gay, Forbes harvest weekly awards from Ohio Valley Conference

September 25, 2011 Gay, Forbes harvest weekly awards from Ohio Valley Conference

Golden Eagles stay undefeated in OVC play, turn back SEMO 38-31

September 24, 2011 Golden Eagles stay undefeated in OVC play, turn back SEMO 38-31

Campus gears up for Family Weekend; Game vs. SEMO at 7 p.m.

September 21, 2011 Campus gears up for Family Weekend; Game vs. SEMO at 7 p.m.

Family Weekend brings defending OVC champ SEMO to town

September 20, 2011 Family Weekend brings defending OVC champ SEMO to town

Win a Hall of Fame/Homecoming Weekend Travel & Ticket package

September 20, 2011 Win a Hall of Fame/Homecoming Weekend Travel & Ticket package

Golden Eagles getting votes in both FCS polls; Benford another honor

September 19, 2011 Golden Eagles getting votes in both FCS polls; Benford another honor

Just reward: Tooley named OVC Defensive Player of the Week

September 18, 2011 Just reward: Tooley named OVC Defensive Player of the Week

Golden Eagles snare road victory at EIU to open OVC slate

September 17, 2011 Golden Eagles snare road victory at EIU to open OVC slate

Reserve space for Monday lunch; Call in Monday afternoon and win

September 16, 2011 Reserve space for Monday lunch; Call in Monday afternoon and win

Cast your votes for Watson Brown; He's currently fifth in nationwide voting

September 15, 2011 Cast your votes for Watson Brown; He's currently fifth in nationwide voting

Transfers Golden, Rodgers added to Golden Eagle football roster

September 15, 2011 Transfers Golden, Rodgers added to Golden Eagle football roster

Golden Eagles open OVC play on the road at Eastern Illinois

September 14, 2011 Golden Eagles open OVC play on the road at Eastern Illinois

Lamb, Benford receive Performance Awards honorable mention

September 12, 2011 Lamb, Benford receive Performance Awards honorable mention

First Football Insider's Lunch with Watson Brown is Monday

September 11, 2011 First Football Insider's Lunch with Watson Brown is Monday

Big plays, excitement rule the evening as Golden Eagles roll to victory

September 8, 2011 Big plays, excitement rule the evening as Golden Eagles roll to victory

Memorial ceremony, moment of silence planned Thursday for 9/11 victims

September 7, 2011 Memorial ceremony, moment of silence planned Thursday for 9/11 victims

First Tennessee Bank Poster Night is Thursday at Tucker Stadium

September 7, 2011 First Tennessee Bank Poster Night is Thursday at Tucker Stadium

Earnhardt Jr. #88 National Guard car to be on display at home opener

September 6, 2011 Earnhardt Jr. #88 National Guard car to be on display at home opener

Home opener Thursday night brings Maryville Scots to Tucker Stadium

September 6, 2011 Home opener Thursday night brings Maryville Scots to Tucker Stadium

Tonight: First Watson Brown Show airs at 5 p.m.; Call, email or tweet questions

September 5, 2011 Tonight: First Watson Brown Show airs at 5 p.m.; Call, email or tweet questions

Hawkeyes halt Golden Eagles in season opener, 34-7

September 3, 2011 Hawkeyes halt Golden Eagles in season opener, 34-7

Community joins with Tech Athletics for Communiversity Night Thursday

September 2, 2011 Community joins with Tech Athletics for Communiversity Night Thursday

Fans can follow Golden Eagles on Internet, phone, Twitter and blogs

September 2, 2011 Fans can follow Golden Eagles on Internet, phone, Twitter and blogs

Winner drawn for Iowa Flyaway at final Purple Pride Caravan

August 30, 2011 Winner drawn for Iowa Flyaway at final Purple Pride Caravan

Golden Eagles venture north to take on Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday

August 30, 2011 Golden Eagles venture north to take on Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday

Tailgating, parking options for Golden Eagle fans heading to Iowa opener

August 29, 2011 Tailgating, parking options for Golden Eagle fans heading to Iowa opener

Golden Eagle Football Countdown: Homecoming vs. Murray State

August 29, 2011 Golden Eagle Football Countdown: Homecoming vs. Murray State

Watson Brown Show to air on WCTE and WHUB starting on Labor Day

August 27, 2011 Watson Brown Show to air on WCTE and WHUB starting on Labor Day

Golden Eagle Football Countdown: Rematch with Gamecocks

August 27, 2011 Golden Eagle Football Countdown: Rematch with Gamecocks

Football team to hold walk-on tryouts Tuesday in Tucker Stadium

August 25, 2011 Football team to hold walk-on tryouts Tuesday in Tucker Stadium

Get to know your favorite Golden Eagles through new Personality Profiles

August 24, 2011 Get to know your favorite Golden Eagles through new Personality Profiles

Events around region beckon Golden Eagle fans

August 23, 2011 Events around region beckon Golden Eagle fans

Watson Brown, Athletics to host weekly Insiders' Lunch

August 23, 2011 Watson Brown, Athletics to host weekly Insiders' Lunch

Debbie Parker named as executive aide for Golden Eagle football program

August 22, 2011 Debbie Parker named as executive aide for Golden Eagle football program

Youngsters look to impress during team's second fall scrimmage

August 20, 2011 Youngsters look to impress during team's second fall scrimmage

REMINDER: Gathering of Eagles is Saturday in Tucker Stadium

August 18, 2011 REMINDER: Gathering of Eagles is Saturday in Tucker Stadium

Fast, convenient, simple: Start following Tech Athletics on Twitter

August 17, 2011 Fast, convenient, simple: Start following Tech Athletics on Twitter

Brown offers words of encouragement; "Oldtimer" Stevens relishes his role

August 17, 2011 Brown offers words of encouragement; "Oldtimer" Stevens relishes his role

Special events announced for Golden Eagle home football games in 2012

August 15, 2011 Special events announced for Golden Eagle home football games in 2012

Golden Eagles receiving votes in preseason Sports Network FCS poll

August 15, 2011 Golden Eagles receiving votes in preseason Sports Network FCS poll

Special events announced for Golden Eagle home football games in 2011

August 15, 2011 Special events announced for Golden Eagle home football games in 2011

Off to a fast start: Golden Eagles hold first scrimmage Sunday

August 14, 2011 Off to a fast start: Golden Eagles hold first scrimmage Sunday

Fans can reserve tailgate spaces; Scrimmage set for Sunday evening

August 13, 2011 Fans can reserve tailgate spaces; Scrimmage set for Sunday evening

Camp Notebook: Improvement seen on first day in full pads

August 12, 2011 Camp Notebook: Improvement seen on first day in full pads

Camp Notebook: Golden Eagles will add full pads for Friday's practice

August 11, 2011 Camp Notebook: Golden Eagles will add full pads for Friday's practice

Camp Notebook/Day Two: Golden Eagle secondary will be strong

August 9, 2011 Camp Notebook/Day Two: Golden Eagle secondary will be strong

Fall camp opens with Photo Day, first practice on Overall Field

August 8, 2011 Fall camp opens with Photo Day, first practice on Overall Field

Golden Eagles open camp Sunday; Annual Photo Day is Monday morning

August 5, 2011 Golden Eagles open camp Sunday; Annual Photo Day is Monday morning

Golden Eagle Football Countdown: TSU visits Cookeville for OVC, Sergeant York contest

August 4, 2011 Golden Eagle Football Countdown: TSU visits Cookeville for OVC, Sergeant York contest

Early version of 2011 Golden Eagle football guide available for browsing

July 29, 2011 Early version of 2011 Golden Eagle football guide available for browsing

Golden Eagle Football Countdown: York Trophy race starts at UT Martin

July 29, 2011 Golden Eagle Football Countdown: York Trophy race starts at UT Martin

Hayes, Dillehay recognized for strength and conditioning

July 28, 2011 Hayes, Dillehay recognized for strength and conditioning

Golden Eagle Football Countdown: Defending champ SEMO visits Tucker Stadium

July 28, 2011 Golden Eagle Football Countdown: Defending champ SEMO visits Tucker Stadium

Fans invited to annual Gathering of Eagles picnic, scrimmage Aug. 20

July 26, 2011 Fans invited to annual Gathering of Eagles picnic, scrimmage Aug. 20

Golden Eagle Football Countdown: OVC schedule opens at Eastern Illinois

July 26, 2011 Golden Eagle Football Countdown: OVC schedule opens at Eastern Illinois

Schweitzer, Benford preseason all-OVC picks, Golden Eagles tabbed for fifth

July 25, 2011 Schweitzer, Benford preseason all-OVC picks, Golden Eagles tabbed for fifth

Lee Sweeney, Tyler Wolf added to Golden Eagle football staff

July 22, 2011 Lee Sweeney, Tyler Wolf added to Golden Eagle football staff

Golden Eagle Football Countdown: Home opening game vs. Maryville Scots

July 22, 2011 Golden Eagle Football Countdown: Home opening game vs. Maryville Scots

Golden Eagle Football Countdown: Season Opener at Iowa

July 16, 2011 Golden Eagle Football Countdown: Season Opener at Iowa

Annual Football Photo Day set for Monday, Aug. 8 in Tucker Stadium

July 15, 2011 Annual Football Photo Day set for Monday, Aug. 8 in Tucker Stadium

Golden Eagle football team holds annual Alumni Classic Golf outing

July 9, 2011 Golden Eagle football team holds annual Alumni Classic Golf outing

Former Golden Eagle Barry Wilmore serves as "capcom" on final shuttle launch

July 8, 2011 Former Golden Eagle Barry Wilmore serves as "capcom" on final shuttle launch

Nick Campbell included on FCS preseason watch list of punters

July 5, 2011 Nick Campbell included on FCS preseason watch list of punters

Golden Eagles expecting to display the "Fastest 60 Minutes in Football"

July 1, 2011 Golden Eagles expecting to display the "Fastest 60 Minutes in Football"

Starting times announced for Golden Eagles home football games

June 28, 2011 Starting times announced for Golden Eagles home football games

Season tickets on sale Monday for "Fastest 60 Minutes in Football"

June 10, 2011 Season tickets on sale Monday for "Fastest 60 Minutes in Football"

Starting time announced as 11 a.m. for season-opening game at Iowa

June 7, 2011 Starting time announced as 11 a.m. for season-opening game at Iowa

Tech's Tim Benford ranked among Top 10 FCS receivers for 2011

June 2, 2011 Tech's Tim Benford ranked among Top 10 FCS receivers for 2011

Photos available from Soaring Eagles kids football camp

June 2, 2011 Photos available from Soaring Eagles kids football camp

Jim Ragland Fishing Tournament canceled

May 3, 2011 Jim Ragland Fishing Tournament canceled

Military and Public Safety Appreciation Night Sept. 8 at Tucker Stadium

September 1, 2009 Military and Public Safety Appreciation Night Sept. 8 at Tucker Stadium