Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009)
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1 | 11. Make your own history at UNI by tackling the Traditions Challenge Northern Iowan 109:54, p. |
All incoming freshman get the Traditions Challenge book. Students are encouraged to start making memories by completely the different challenges listed in the book. Students are to take pictures of the challenges; photo. | |
2 | 9. Get squared away at the Office of Student Financial Aid Northern Iowan 109:54, p. |
Encourages new students and their parents to go to the Office of Student Financial Aid to ask any questions they may have about financial aid. It is better to ask early on than to wait; photo. | |
3 | Farewell Northern Iowan 109:54, p.4 |
Northern Iowan executive editor, Kari Braumann, bids farewell to the Northern Iowan staff and readers. | |
4 | Bancroft-Smithe and White reflect on year in office Northern Iowan 109:54, p.1 |
The former student body president, Jordan Bancroft-Smithe, and former student body vice president, KaLeigh White feel like their time in office was a success. They wish they could have done more, but they are satisfied with what they accomplished; photo. | |
5 | Students respond to controversial poster Northern Iowan 109:22, p.1 |
A poster placed in the Industrial Technology Center caused an uproar on campus. The poster condemned the efforts of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual students at UNI. The poster was shared repeatedly on social media sites. | |
6 | 'Invisible War' screening at UNI brings to light the struggle of military sexual assault victims Northern Iowan 109:19, p.1 |
Documentary film about victims of rape in the military was shown at Lang Hall. Nearly two hundred people in attendance for screening of film and panel discussion; photo. | |
7 | Enrollment drops by 7 per cent Northern Iowan 109:6, p.1 |
A UNI large graduating class plus a reduced number of high school graduates in Iowa noted as the cause of decline. 92% of the student population is from Iowa; photo. | |
8 | Dress to impress, before and after landing the job Northern Iowan 109:5, p. |
Always dress well for an interview. Neat, clean clothing goes a long way in selling yourself. Appearance may not be everything, but it can be the difference between getting a job and missing the opportunity. | |
9 | After the handshake: acing the interview Northern Iowan 109:5, p. |
Allow employers to take the conversation in the direction they wish. All students need to be prepared. Recruiters do remember those with whom they talked in the past; photo. | |
10 | New Chinese language and culture courses offered at UNI Northern Iowan 109:2, p.1 |
Two three credit co-requisite courses and a three hour credit evening course in Mandarin Chinese are offered. Students can still sign up for these classes. The classes are offered by the Department of Languages and Literatures. | |
11 | Judge says Regents can close Price Lab Northern Iowan 109:1, p.6 |
Following the recommendation of President Allen, the Board of Regents voted to close Price Laboratory School. Supporters filed a lawsuit. That suit has been denied; photo. | |
12 | Congress compromises on student loan interest rate Northern Iowan 109:1, p.5 |
June 29 marked the extension of the current interest rate on student loans. Rates had been scheduled to double, if a compromise had not been reached. | |
13 | Congress compromises on student loan interest rate Northern Iowan 108:60, p.1 |
More time was granted to students with student loans. Rates will remain at 3.4 per cent for another year. Everything will be up for grabs at this time next year; photo. | |
14 | UNI Museum to hold final open house Northern Iowan 108:58, p.2 |
"120 Years of Discovery, Learning & Inspiration" is the theme for the final open house at the museum. The museum will close to the public at the end of regular hours on June 29. Over 110,000 items are in the collection; photo. | |
15 | Judge says Regents can close Price Lab Northern Iowan 108:58, p.1 |
The judge stated that no matter what his ruling; the other side of the lawsuit would appeal. The hearing took place less than two weeks prior to the closing date for Price Lab School; photo. | |
16 | Solar Panthers splash into third place at international solar boating championship Northern Iowan 108:57, p.1 |
For the second consecutive year, UNI hosted the World Championship Solar Boating competition. The host team earned first place in the Sprint Event, third place in the Solar Endurance, second in the qualifying heats, and third overall; photo. | |
17 | 37th annual Sturgis Falls Celebration to bring Mardi Gras flavor to Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 108:57, p.1 |
Dozens of events, including a parade and live music, will highlight the weekend long celebration. Arts and crafts for kids will be available. Various vendors will have food and beverages available for sale; photo. | |
18 | UNI to host solar boating championship Northern Iowan 108:56, p.1 |
George Wyth State Park will be the scene of the 2012 Solar Splash World Championship competition. This is UNI's second time hosting the event. Teams from around the world will compete in the five day event; photo. | |
19 | Former director of Maucker Union dies Northern Iowan 108:55, p.2 |
John F. Ketter served for twenty years as director of the Maucker Union. He was the first director of the Union; photo. | |
20 | Associate Provost Arthur resigns Northern Iowan 108:55, p.1 |
Virginia Arthur has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs at Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis. She starts her new duties July 16, 2012; photo. | |
21 | Former professors give millions to UNI Northern Iowan 108:55, p.1 |
Former Dean of the College of Business, Robert Waller, and former mathematics professor, Bonnie Litwiller, make large gifts to the university; photo. | |
22 | Keep yourself healthy at the Student Health Clinic Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
Several services are available at the health clinic, including yearly physicals, lab work, pharmacy services, and counseling services. There is no charge for office visits; photo. | |
23 | Living in the dorms? What to bring (and not to bring) Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
Tips for living in the dorms. | |
24 | After you move in; some tips for residence life Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
Resident assistant and two students, who live in the residence system, offer advice on handling common problems. | |
25 | Get squared away at Financial Aid Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
A college education is expensive. The folks in Financial Aid can help and are available to explain the many available programs; photo. | |
26 | Traditions Challenge Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
There are forty-five steps to earning a Traditions Keeper medallion and twenty five steps to earn a lapel pin. Attending concerts, athletic events, lectures, and other events on campus qualify for the awards. Photos will help you remember; photo. | |
27 | A letter from the editor Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
Kari Braumann greets new students and encourages them to become part of the Northern Iowa family. The newspaper has many positions available. Student classification or writing experience are not important; photo. | |
28 | Dancing for the kids who can't Northern Iowan 108:40, p.6 |
Dance Marathon raises $56,473.01 for University of Iowa Children's Hospital; photo. | |
29 | Preparations pick up for first UNI Dance Marathon Northern Iowan 108:34, p.10 |
With the event only three weeks away, only five male students have signed up as dancers. This is out of a total of 340 signed up to dance. Crafts, food, board games, and laser tag will be available. | |
30 | Mr. Mali entertains and inspires Northern Iowan 108:29, p.7 |
Taylor Mali, a former teacher, spoke to nearly six hundred students in Lang Hall. He is a slam poet, but his presentation is punctuated with witty jabs and peppered with the occasional colorful word. He was well received; photo. | |
31 | UNI addresses vets' needs as soldiers march home Northern Iowan 108:24, p.1 |
Much room for improvement in aiding veterans return to campus and civilian life. Veterans Administration benefits sometimes vary and must be addressed. Veterans see a need for a mentoring system. | |
32 | Committee, student group examine veterans' issues Northern Iowan 108:23, p.1 |
Student satisfaction, retention rates, and graduation rates indicate how the university is serving students; especially veterans. Student Veterans Association is an important part of the process. | |
33 | Modern veterans face multiple issues at UNI Northern Iowan 108:22, p.1 |
The transition from the armed services to civilian life is difficult. Add in coming back to a college environment and things become complicated. The military is a subculture in some respects. | |
34 | News in Photos Northern Iowan 108:10, p.2 |
Area residents welcomed veterans home from an Honor Flight. The one day trip to Washington, D. C. stopped at several memorials to the men and women who served their country; photo. | |
35 | Marching band to celebrate life of deceased student with dedication Northern Iowan 108:8, p.1 |
A maple tree has been planted between the Dome and the McLeod Center as a memorial to Anna Williams. A plaque with an etched image of Williams will placed near the tree. Williams was a trombone player with the marching band; photo. | |
36 | Ground Zero: then and now Northern Iowan 108:5, p.1 |
The area around Ground Zero will have five new skyscrapers , the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, the WTC Transportation Hub and several thousand feet of retail space. Ground Zero will be a memorial to those lost that day. | |
37 | Get the best bang for your BOOK Northern Iowan 108:2, p.9 |
Textbooks are expensive. There are online alternatives to University Book and Supply. Comparisons made and prices explained. Students need to be aware of purchasing the correct editions; photo. | |
38 | Updates coming to UNI pedestrian bridge Northern Iowan 108:1, p.9 |
The pedestrian bridge crossing Hudson Road will get a face lift over the next year. The current surface getting very slippery during snow and rain events. New surfaces are being explored. | |
39 | Featherstone named new interim department head Northern Iowan 108:1, p.2 |
Associate professor of criminology Richard Featherstone named interim head of Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology. | |
40 | UNI students experiencing financial aid issues Northern Iowan 108:1, p.1 |
The lines are long at the Financial Aid Office. Students are experiencing many different issues with their U-bills and financial aid programs. The problems seem to be very individualized. There are no good reasons to explain the problems. | |
41 | UNI finalizes budget for fiscal year 2012 Northern Iowan 107:60, p.1 |
UNI remains committed to providing an affordable high-quality educational experience following another budget cut; totaling $4.3 million dollars. The university budget has been cut twenty four percent in the past four years. | |
42 | Updates coming to UNI pedestrian bridge Northern Iowan 107:58, p.1 |
The walking bridge over Hudson Road becomes very slippery when wet or following the clearing of snow. Several safety concerns will be addressed. Resurfacing will be the first step prior to a planned refurbishing next year. | |
43 | Cedar Falls to hold Sturgis Falls celebration Northern Iowan 107:57, p.1 |
The annual summer celebration will include a parade, music, entertainment, car show, carnival rides, and food vendors. Children's entertainment can be found at the Kidsway Stage. | |
44 | Student Profile: T. J. Warren Northern Iowan 107:56, p.2 |
Received his master's degree in postsecondary education--student affairs last month and ended a colorful college career; served as a resident assistant, Student Admissions Ambassador, and as TC this past year; among other activities; photo. | |
45 | Celebrating the Class of 2011 Northern Iowan 107:55, p.1 |
Nearly 1700 students took part in the spring 2011 Commencement ceremony. Michelle Obama was the speaker; photo. | |
46 | Living in the dorms? What to bring (and not to bring) Northern Iowan 107:54, p. |
Advice on dorm life. Contact your roommate ahead of moving in and let them know what you are planning to bring. Things you will need and things better left at home. | |
47 | Traditions Challenge: making your own history at UNI Northern Iowan 107:54, p. |
Students urged to take advantage of Traditions Challenge. The book is similar to a scrapbook to help keep track of your experiences at UNI. There are a list of nearly fifty traditions to experience; photo. | |
48 | Keeping your credit in check Northern Iowan 107:54, p.1 |
The end of the school year also marks the end of Financial Literacy Month. Students are reminded that what they do with their finances now will follow them for a lifetime. Be aware of your credit score. | |
49 | Iowa tornado recovery continues Northern Iowan 107:52, p.1 |
Two weeks ago about two dozen tornadoes hit mostly rural areas of Iowa, though an EF3 did hit the town of Mapleton. Students from Aplington/Parkersburg traveled to Mapleton to help in the cleanup; photo. | |
50 | UNI forensics students wrangle words Northern Iowan 107:52, p.6 |
Members of the forensics team compete once or twice a month in contests across the Midwest. They compete in interpretive events, platform events, or limited preparation events. There are also two debate teams. |