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Volunteer Work

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Title Date Summary
51 Connecting Alumni To Students
Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.21
6/1/2012 CATS works with the Alumni Association to help spread school spirit; performs volunteer work in community; photo.
52 Random Acts of Kindness Week encourages students to take on volunteer opportunities
Stewart--Jacob K. (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 108:36, p.5
2/14/2012 Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley joined with UNI in 2008 to promote volunteer events in the Cedar Valley. Iowa is the second largest volunteer state with over 880,000 official volunteers.
53 Volunteer Tuesdays
Currie--Markita Alexandrea (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:44, p.1
3/25/2011 The Student Leadership Center sponsors two shifts of volunteer activities, 2-5 and 5-8. Students volunteer at organizations such as the Salvation Army and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank; photo.
54 UNI Students to participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Jan. 17.
Public Relations News Release 2010:193, p.1
1/13/2011 UNI students are encouraged to honor King's life on this national Day of Service and volunteer at the Catholic Worker House, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Cedar Valley Hospitality House, Grout Museum District or Country View.
55 Make a difference day
Anderson--John Patrick (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:12, p.1
10/8/2010 Up to one hundred twenty-five students will be developing a new portion of the campground at Big Woods Lake. Students will complete sign and clean up the area for use; photo.
56 Volunteering: it's not too much to ask
Botello--Jewelette (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:9, p.7
9/28/2010 There are many opportunities for college students to volunteer for worthy organizations in the area. Money is short for some students, but a donation of time is always an option; photo.
57 Volunteer opportunities available
Goldman--Glenna Maureen (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:3, p.7
9/3/2010 Annual Volunteer Fair allows students to visit booths sharing opportunities to volunteer time on and off campus. The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley also aids in off campus opportunities.
58 Volunteer opportunities
Northern Iowan 106:58, p.4
7/2/2010 Brief look at opportunities to volunteer in the local area.
59 Volunteering opportunities available at Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:35, p.7
2/12/2010 The Grout Museum, Aspire Therapeutic Riding Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Birthright are a few of the places looking for volunteers. Over two hundred opportunities are available.
60 Just one hour
Fagle--Tess Ann (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:15, p.8
10/20/2009 Students and university community urged to take time to volunteer in many of the area's worthwhile nonprofit organizations. Serving will not only look good on the resume, but will make you feel good.
61 UNI salutes those who serve the campus, community, country
Botello--Jewelette (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 106:5, p.1
9/15/2009 President Ben Allen and members of the executive cabinet served cake and ice cream to students and faculty near the Campanile as a way to celebrate service; photo.
62 UNI CATS awarded Governor's Volunteer Award
Northern Iowa Today 93:1, p.12
6/1/2009 Connecting Alumni to Students group recognized for variety of work; group organized in 1982; photo.
63 American Humanics offers volunteers
Kuster--Therese Catherine (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:44, p.1
3/27/2009 Student group currently working with Black Hawk County Flood Relief. People/organizations interested in volunteer help must fill out an application and be non-profit; photo.
64 Unexpected rewards
Donisi--Samantha T. (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 104:55, p.3
6/20/2008 Talks about experiences from volunteering during the Flood of 2008.
65 A presidential greeting
Allen--Benjamin J. (President of UNI)
Northern Iowan 104:54, p.sup 5
5/2/2008 President Allen shares ways students can get involved at UNI and states the commitment of "Students First"; photo.
66 Volunteering creates opportunities
Fleming--Rachel M. (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 104:49, p.1
4/15/2008 Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley works with fifty-seven organizations; helps volunteers find the organizations and events that fit their needs; photo.
67 UNI students volunteer at Special Olympics Winter Games
Public Relations News Release 2007:447, p.1
2/22/2008 Forty-six students volunteered to help with the 2008 Special Olympics Winter Games in Dubuque; list of students.
68 Students serve the community
Howe--Amber
Northern Iowan 104:27, p.2
12/7/2007 Eleven students remained in Cedar Falls during Thanksgiving to participate in a service project.
69 Non-profit pay-offs for college students
Schaa--Taylor (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 103:38, p.5
2/16/2007 Volunteering can lead to full time employment following graduation. Volunteer work is a positive on resumes.
70 Thanks to the UNIted student group
Olson--Jon
Northern Iowan 103:37, p.8
2/13/2007 Student assistance during the Cedar Valley United Way's Breakfast of Champions noted.
71 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
2/5/2007 The Humanics Program and Volunteer Center will be conducting a "Volunteer Blitz" February 12-16.
72 UNI students helping rebuild New Orleans
Martens--Amy L. (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 103:31, p.1
1/23/2007 Three UNI students help clean up a home in New Orleans used to house volunteers who come to the city to help rebuild; photo.
73 A moment to mentor
Roos--Nicholas Alexander (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 103:30, p.5
1/19/2007 January is National Mentoring Month, a good time to reflect on the people in your life who have taught you something.
74 Be a pal and brighten a kid's future
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 103:15, p.9
10/17/2006 UNI students have an opportunity to aid high school students in the area by volunteering one hour per week for the academic year to work either with Big Brothers/Big Sisters or a tutoring group.
75 Volunteer fair to be held at UNI
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 103:3, p.4
8/29/2006 American Humanics student organization is sponsoring its first volunteer fair September 6, 2006, in Maucker Union.
76 UNI's Department of Residence to work on Habitat house Saturday
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
5/11/2006 Volunteers will help finish house project on Walnut Street.
77 Sigma Iota strives for community involvement
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 102:41, p.11
2/28/2006 Survey of volunteer work completed by the service group; officers talk about the value of the experience; photo.
78 Cedar Falls keeps UNI central in future business plans
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.4
2/17/2006 UNI important to economy of Cedar Falls.
79 UNI Relay for Life expects to raise $100,000
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 102:31, p.10
1/24/2006 Relay will take place on March thirty-first and April first; photo.
80 Students head to New Orleans over break; volunteer group helps Katrina victims rebuild their lives any way they can
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 102:29, p.1
1/13/2006 A group from the UNI Catholic Student Association assisted hurricane victim Mary Clemens in the clean-up of her home; photo.
81 Volunteers needed for Run-Punt-Pass
Northern Iowan 102:17, p.8
10/25/2005 Local Jaycees are looking for twenty volunteers to help with annual event.
82 Greek life at UNI means building friendships
Ryan--Crystal L. (Class of 2006)
Northern Iowan 102:4, p.11
9/9/2005 Fraternities and sororities strive to bring students together to become friends and to improve the community through volunteer work; photo.
83 Volunteering boosts resumes
Meeker--Georgia Kaye (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 102:4, p.13
9/9/2005 Volunteering helps build a resume, but can also help students feel a sense of accomplishment and open opportunities to meet new people.
84 Volunteer UNI honors community volunteers
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
6/14/2005 Seven local volunteers were recognized.
85 The Fab 4: students, athletes, coaches, employees; students fit volunteer hours into hectic work week
Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 101:45, p.11
3/25/2005 A profile of four students who volunteer as coaches in the Cedar Valley Youth Soccer Association; photo.
86 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 101:41, p.9
3/1/2005 Students respond to the question, "Do you currently volunteer? If not, have you in the past or do you plan to in the future?"; photo.
87 World's Window operates on volunteerism
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 101:41, p.9
3/1/2005 World's Window, a retail store in Cedar Falls, relies upon volunteers to help with stocking shelves and sorting merchandise; photo.
88 Special Olympics to be held at UNI-Dome
Smith--Jessica Dee (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:34, p.4
2/4/2005 Volunteers are being recruited for the Special Olympics to be held in the UNI-Dome on March 6.
89 Call for volunteers to help with traveling exhibit
Turnage--Mark A. (Class of 2008)
Northern Iowan 101:32, p.3
1/28/2005 The University Museum is looking for 450 volunteers to help with the dinosaur exhibit that will run from March 5 until May 27, 2005.
90 The programmed generation
Crane--Ryan P. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 101:32, p.5
1/28/2005 Believes that many students do not participate in volunteer work or extracurricular activities because they were overactive in high school. Encourages students to become more actively involved on campus.
91 UNI students travel across globe to help those in need
Smith--Jessica Dee (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:30, p.1
1/21/2005 Lucas Jensen and Jonathan West will take the semester off to spend time in Thailand to help the tsunami relief efforts.
92 Students donate time, money, effort to needy this holiday
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 101:26, p.1
12/3/2004 Students donate time and money to make sure families have food for the holiday season; photo.
93 Koob rewarded for community involvement
Vande Zandschulp--Jessica (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:24, p.1
11/19/2004 President Koob recognized for his philanthropic efforts for the Cedar Valley by receiving the Ben Franklin Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals; photo.
94 Best Buddies show appreciation for troops in Afghanistan
Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 101:22, p.9
11/12/2004 Best Buddies program assembles gift packages for eighty-seven American soldiers in a military unit in Afghanistan; photo.
95 Salvation Army left out in the cold
Vande Zandschulp--Jessica (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:22, p.1
11/12/2004 Target stores disallow solicitation on premises, effectively removing Salvation Army volunteers; photo.
96 Lending a helping hand worthwhile
Kelly--Ned (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:16, p.11
10/22/2004 Description of volunteer activities at Covenant Medical Center; photo.
97 Lessons from a bucket and a bell
Kelly--Ned (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:15, p.7
10/19/2004 Denounces Target Company decision not to allow Salvation Army volunteers to solicit in front of Target stores.
98 Best Buddies volunteers have fun, enhance quality of life
Leibbrand--Jacob (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:7, p.4
9/21/2004 Spotlight on the UNI chapter of the Best Buddies program; photo.
99 Volunteer Fair a success with 560 in attendance; several options still available for those who could not make it
Smith--Jessica Dee (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:7, p.11
9/21/2004 Volunteer Fair receives excellent turnout; information provided for those whom missed the fair.
100 Volunteer fair boasts fun, helpful opportunities
Smith--Jessica Dee (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:3, p.1
9/3/2004 UNI Volunteer Fair to be held in Maucker Union September 8.

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