Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021)
Displaying 51 - 89 of 89 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
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| 51 | Campbell Hall cast away Northern Iowan 118:26, p.1 |
Campbell Hall's future is unclear, as it sits almost completely empty while being used as a quarantine space for students with COVID-19; photo. | |
| 52 | Cedar Falls runoff election results Northern Iowan 118:26, p.1 |
The Cedar Falls mayoral runoff election results showed that incumbent Rob Green beat his opponent in a narrow margin of 97 votes; photo. | |
| 53 | UNI enrollment projected to increase within 5 years Northern Iowan 118:25, p.1 |
The increase in three and four-year graduation rates, along with the COVID-19 crisis, has dropped the enrollment rate, but it is projected to increase within 5 years; photo. | |
| 54 | 'Theatre is not going anywhere' Northern Iowan 118:24, p.1 |
Members of the UNI Theatre department, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the administration met to discuss the importance of the theatre program and how to maintain it despite financial and staffing challenges; photos. | |
| 55 | Cedar Falls prepares for contested mayoral, city council runoff races Northern Iowan 118:23, p.1 |
Cedar Falls is having its run-off election for mayor and city council on November 30. The results of the school board elections and the rest of the city council positions were also shown; photo. | |
| 56 | Alumni House, Honors Cottage saved from demolition at BOR meeting Northern Iowan 118:21, p.1 |
The Alumni House and Honors Cottage have been saved from demolition for the moment, though it can be brought up again at the next Board of Regents meeting in February; photo. | |
| 57 | UNI to propose demolition of two campus buildings Northern Iowan 118:20, p.1 |
UNI proposes demolition of both the Alumni House and the Honors Cottage, two of the oldest buildings on campus. They also proposed a $4.9 million renovation of the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC) roof; photo. | |
| 58 | UNI orchestra presents fall concert Northern Iowan 118:19, p.1 |
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra presented their fall concert; photo. | |
| 59 | Graduation Fair prepares Panthers Northern Iowan 118:18, p.1 |
Prospective graduates for the 2021-2022 school year attended the Graduation Fair to prepare for fall and spring commencement; photo. | |
| 60 | Local businesses offer autumn festive fun Northern Iowan 118:15, p.1 |
Local main street businesses promote their new seasonal items; photo. | |
| 61 | UNI continues to grapple with O'Kane removal Northern Iowan 118:14, p.1 |
Students and faculty fight back against the decision to discipline a professor for requiring masks. Another meeting with Dr. O'Kane's students was held on October 7, where administrative faculty spoke with them about their class; photo. | |
| 62 | Industrial Technology Center to be modernized Northern Iowan 118:12, p.1 |
The previous article in the October 4 issue included outdated and incorrect information, this article corrects the information. The ITC building is receiving much needed renovations starting May 2022. The total budget for renovations is $44,776,000; photo. | |
| 63 | Que rujan los buenos tiempos Northern Iowan 118:10, p.5 |
Homecoming is back after the cancellation of the 2020 homecoming due to COVID-19. Traditions established nearly 100 years ago continue to be practiced now, including football, campaniling, and the homecoming parade. Read in English and see photos on page 1. | |
| 64 | Let the good times roar Northern Iowan 118:10, p.1 |
Homecoming is back after the cancellation of the 2020 homecoming due to COVID-19. Traditions established nearly 100 years ago continue to be practiced now, including football, campaniling, and the homecoming parade. Read in Spanish on page 5; photo. | |
| 65 | What are your thoughts about Sister Cindy? Northern Iowan 118:9, p.8 |
Five students were interviewed about what they think about Sister Cindy while she was on campus. The students' quotes make up this article; photo. | |
| 66 | Sister Cindy visits campus Northern Iowan 118:9, p.1 |
TikTok star Sister Cindy visited UNI's campus, preaching her views to those who would listen; photo. | |
| 67 | Women deserve reproductive freedom Northern Iowan 118:8, p.3 |
A column arguing for reproductive freedoms. | |
| 68 | Dining centers struggle to find employees for new semester Northern Iowan 118:3, p.2 |
Annie Karr discusses the changes made in the UNI dining centers due to COVID-19 employment shortages; photo. | |
| 69 | Nook recovers from surgery Northern Iowan 118:3, p.1 |
President Nook discussed the beginning of the 2021 school year after recovering from back surgery; photo. | |
| 70 | United Faculty challenges lack of COVID-19 safety procedures Northern Iowan 118:1, p.1 |
The United Faculty union emphasizes the need for better safety procedures to help combat Covid-19 on UNI's campus. | |
| 71 | UNI Opera students present "In The Studio" Northern Iowan 117:54, p.4 |
UNI Opera and the UNI Art Gallery of Art worked together to put on an online show titled "In the Studio." The performance had singers from UNI Opera paired with a piece from the Gallery of Art; photos. | |
| 72 | Jazz Studies presents outdoor concert Northern Iowan 117:53, p.5 |
UNI jazz bands held a concert in front of the West Gym. The concert featured Jazz II and III along with multiple jazz combos, all of which played pieces composed or arranged by UNI students or alumni; photos. | |
| 73 | Online orientation returns with changes Northern Iowan 117:52, p.1 |
Summer orientation will be held online due to the pandemic; Orientation Coordinator Joellen Hatchett discusses the decision and changes made to the process. Pending changes in the pandemic, plans remain for events like UNI Now, a weeklong welcome program before the start of the semester, to be held in person; photo. | |
| 74 | UNI employee departs after 40 years Northern Iowan 117:50, p.1 |
After 40 years of working for the university, Diana Hensley, a cashier in the Office of Business Operations, will be retiring. Hensley made many friends throughout her time at UNI and many coworkers speak highly of her; photo. | |
| 75 | UNI students partner with Meskwaki nonprofit Northern Iowan 117:48, p.4 |
UNI students Nicole Iradukunda, Khya Burton, and Kaylee Johnson have partnered with the newly-created Fox Alliance Nonprofit through their entrepreneurial class to help the organization establish its presence and mission to be a resource for the Meskwaki tribe; photos. | |
| 76 | Vaccinated Panthers share their stories Northern Iowan 117:44, p.1 |
Governor Kim Reynolds announced all Iowa adults will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 5; in response, UNI released a survey gauging interest in the vaccine in order to assist the Black Hawk County Health Department in preparations. On-campus vaccine clinics will be held in spring and early summer for students, employees, and immediate family members. Some students who have already been vaccinated due to medical conditions or place of employment share their stories, including Megan Studer, Sam Anderson, and Anne Gradoville; photos. | |
| 77 | CME inspires students with compliment wall Northern Iowan 117:43, p.4 |
The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) created an interactive compliment wall to inspire and encourage students throughout their day; photo. | |
| 78 | UNI to host HLC for site visit Northern Iowan 117:41, p.1 |
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will visit UNI's campus March 29-30 to reaffirm the university's accreditation. In addition to the site visit, UNI prepared an assurance argument. Professor of political science Scott Peters and Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness Kristin Moser co-chaired the HLC Steering Committee; photo. | |
| 79 | Spring commencement moves in-person Northern Iowan 117:38, p.1 |
UNI announced that it would be holding a limited in-person spring commencement ceremony. UNI plans to host three separate ceremonies to allow for social distancing that follows COVID-19 safety restrictions. The ceremony will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person; photo. | |
| 80 | Laugh it up at GBPAC comedy night Northern Iowan 117:38, p.4 |
The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) is hosting a comedy night featuring Orlando Leyba and Tammy Pescatelli; photo. | |
| 81 | Symphony Orchestra holds winter concert Northern Iowan 117:37, p.4 |
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Erik Rohde, held their winter concert which showcased composers outside the traditional orchestral program; photo. | |
| 82 | Student drafts plan for in-person commencement Northern Iowan 117:36, p.2 |
Senior digital communications major Mili Saliu created a petition and plan to hold an in-person commencement ceremony for Spring 2021. Saliu will meet with the Provost to discuss her plan, and had already provided a copy of the plan and petition signatures to President Nook and Provost Wohlpart. | |
| 83 | In-person commencement bill introduced Northern Iowan 117:35, p.1 |
In response to backlash against UNI's decision to hold spring commencement virtually, the Commencement Committee held an emergency meeting February 16 to discuss concerns and possibilities for the ceremony. Additionally, UNI alumnus and newly-elected Iowa representative Carter Nordman introduced a bill to the Iowa State Legislature that would require Iowa's three Regent universities to hold in-person spring commencement ceremonies. UNI senior Mili Saliu began a petition asking the university to reconsider their decision to hold commencement virtually, and it has gathered over 2,000 signatures; photo. | |
| 84 | Tallcorn Jazz Fest goes virtual Northern Iowan 117:34, p.4 |
The Tallcorn Jazz Festival will be held remotely this year due to COVID-19; photo. | |
| 85 | Virtual commencement yields petition Northern Iowan 117:33, p.1 |
Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the Registrar announced Spring 2021 commencement will be held virtually. Student Mili Saliu began a petition for the university to reconsider, and as of writing it had over 1,600 signatures; photo. | |
| 86 | Lang Hall introduces historical exhibit Northern Iowan 117:32, p.1 |
A new historical exhibit is unveiled in Lang Hall featuring famous figures who have spoken or performed at UNI, including Martin Luther King, Jr., William Jennings Bryan, the Dalai Lama, and Salvador Dali. Digital communications professor Christopher Martin and associate professor of history Thomas Conners worked together to research the exhibit using Rod Library's special collections and IndexUNI; photos. | |
| 87 | "You Matter at UNI" weeks kicks off Northern Iowan 117:31, p.1 |
"You Matter at UNI," a week-long event that promotes mental well-being, starts this week amid new COVID-19 restrictions. The Counseling Center will host several events, and an art and creative writing exbhibit called "In My Shoes" will be on display in Maucker Union; photo. | |
| 88 | Campbell, Lawther to see changes in fall Northern Iowan 117:30, p.1 |
With residence re-contracting approaching, the Department of Residence announced that in Fall 2021 Campbell Hall will only be used for isolation and quarantine, and Lawther Hall will be shifting into double suites and single rooms; photos. | |
| 89 | Food Court, Schindigs close for semester Northern Iowan 117:28, p.1 |
The Maucker Union food court and Schindigs in Schindler Education Center close for the semester due to the pandemic and reduced sales. Additionally, TC's Takeout from the 23rd Street Market will no longer be offered. The food court will hopefully reopen in Fall 2021. Dining locations remaining open include Chat, Essentials, 23rd Street Market, Biscotti's, and Book Bistro; photo. |