Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)

Displaying 51 - 89 of 89 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
51 School of Music's new hours create controversy
Northern Iowan 108:12, p.1
New building hours have been put into effect with students trained and hired by the Department of Public Safety monitoring each building. Other alternatives are being investigated; photo.
52 Bartlett Hall retiring from residence life
Northern Iowan 108:10, p.1
Bartlett Hall, the oldest residence hall on campus, will no longer be used for housing due to the building of the new Panther Village. Bartlett Hall will be renovated into offices for faculty presently housed in Baker Hall; photo.
53 UNI says farewell to Dean Jon Buse
Northern Iowan 108:8, p.1
Dean of Students announces his resignation effective in December. He will become the Dean of Students at Kirkwood College.
54 UNI offers new class to help freshmen transition
Northern Iowan 108:6, p.3
Cornerstone is a new course aimed at communication, learning, and civility. Credits will be earned in the liberal arts core. Each section has a student mentor and a reference librarian assigned to it.
55 Students arrested for purchasing fake IDs
Northern Iowan 108:6, p.1
The Department of Homeland Security tipped off the Cedar Falls Police Department that false IDs had been discovered in a shipment from China. Two UNI students have been arrested for the purchase of false IDs.
56 Enrollment drops for fall 2011
Northern Iowan 108:5, p.2
There are thirty three less students attending classes this fall; compared to one year ago. The number of multicultural and out of state students increased.
57 Two colleges merge
Northern Iowan 108:1, p.9
As of July 1, 2011, the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences replaced the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the College of Natural Sciences.
58 Bringing in new students with style
Northern Iowan 107:60, p.3
Summer Orientation Staff share their passion for UNI, while helping incoming freshmen and transfer students transition into college life. Guiding the students and answering questions fills the day.
59 Two UNI colleges to merge this week
Northern Iowan 107:58, p.1
The College of Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts will join to create the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences on July 1, 2011. Joel Haack will serve as Dean; photo.
60 Honoring traditions and traditions keepers
Northern Iowan 107:55, p.2
Ceremony held to honor those completing the Traditions Challenge. Keynote speaker was President Benjamin Allen.
61 Remembering the Holocaust
Northern Iowan 107:53, p.1
A Remembrance Ceremony will be held at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum on May 8. The eleven million victims of the Holocaust will be remembered.
62 Google apps now available to UNI students
Northern Iowan 107:52, p.1
The Information Technology Task Force, implemented by President Allen, has recommended Google Apps for Education be added. This summer or fall email accounts will be converted to Gmail.
63 Relay for Life raises $93,000 for cancer research
Northern Iowan 107:49, p.7
Nearly one thousand students participated in this year's Relay for Life.
64 A holistic review of the Liberal Arts Core
Northern Iowan 107:48, p.1
The Steering Review Committee has been charged with looking at all seven categories. One is reviewed each year. Is the Liberal Arts Core doing what is was intended to do?
65 UNI AmmUNItion looks for a spot at Nationals
Northern Iowan 107:47, p.1
Competitive Ultimate Frisbee regional championships will be held west of the Dome in mid April. Several games will be going on at the same time. The UNI team is ranked 84th out of over two hundred teams.
66 Is there someone you LikeALIttle?
Northern Iowan 107:46, p.4
This .com site is supposed to be positive, fun, comfortable, and a safe environment for students to anonymously flirt and chat.
67 Financial Literacy Month quickly approaching
Northern Iowan 107:45, p.3
Office of Student Financial Aid will sponsor the event. Basic information will be available to aid the student in handling his/her financial matters. The five students placing highest in the scavenger hunt will receive $100 scholarships.
68 Changes ahead for UNI Student Services Fee
Northern Iowan 107:43, p.3
Money from the Student Services Fee have been allocated for the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. Those monies will now go to intercollegiate athletics. CHFA will receive the same amount from a different fund.
69 Gas prices skyrocket
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.1
Unrest in oil producing countries of the Middle Ease has caused gas prices to increase. The increased cost will impact all facets of our lives, from food costs to emergency protection.
70 MidWestOne Bank now accepting applications for UNIque Academic Advising award
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.1
Faculty who have demonstrated devotion to making a difference in students' lives are eligible for nomination. The Office of the Provost is handling the applications.
71 Art students explore the effects of budget cuts on classes
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.5
Elizabeth Sutton assigned her art class to make a list of what the perfect art history class would include. The list was then sent to legislative officials showing what effect budget cuts would have on the class.
72 Provost Gloria Gibson takes over as interim president of UNI
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1
In President Allen's absence, due to recovery from surgery, Provost Gibson has added a new title to her resume. She is a very capable leader and will do a fine job. Students, faculty, and staff have confidence in her abilities.
73 Storming the Capitol
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1
Students will take their concerns about proposed budget cuts to Des Moines on March 7. NISG will provide free transportation, refreshments, and lunch.
74 Interpreters Theatre presents "For the Love of the Club"
Northern Iowan 107:36, p.5
Prejudice in a motorcycle club is the theme of the play to be presented February 17-19. The play is written and directed by Jocelyn Parii Smith.
75 Students bring Dance Marathon to UNI campus
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.5
Children's Miracle Network will benefit from the Dance Marathon to held on campus next year.
76 UNI accounting students provide free income tax assistance
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.1
Students, staff, and members of the community whose income is less that $58,000 are eligible for the services of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Students are available Monday and Wednesday 5-7pm, until April 13
77 Ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in the Cedar Valley
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.7
Students share their choices of activities to celebrate. Movies, dining out, making homemade Valentines, and ice skating are all possibilities; photo.
78 Funding process for student organizations underway
Northern Iowan 107:34, p.5
Northern Iowa Student Government provides funding with a Spring Budgeting Process and the Immediate Needs Funding Process. Organizations apply in the spring for money needed for the following academic year.
79 Chris Larimer to discuss gender-balancing law
Northern Iowan 107:34, p.1
Assistant professor of political science will speak at University Book and Supply. Anyone interested in gender dynamics at the state or local government level will enjoy the discussion; photo.
80 UNI professors participate in study on climate change
Northern Iowan 107:30, p.1
A group of professors from the Regents institutions have drafted a report on a climate change study. State legislators asked for this study.
81 UNI to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Northern Iowan 107:28, p.1
Dwight Watson, Dean of the College of Education, will speak on the importance of Dr. King to all races, ethnicities, religions, or sexual orientations; photo.
82 Student Affairs now accepting applications for service award.
Northern Iowan 107:25, p.1
Applications for the Sue Follon Exemplary Service Award. The applicants can be either faculty or staff working in Student Affairs; photo.
83 Construction begins on new residence complex
Northern Iowan 107:25, p.1
The first phase of a series of four new residence halls broke ground November 17, 2010. The first building is planned for completion in 2012; photo.
84 Homegrown Panther music
Northern Iowan 107:24, p.6
Music composed by students will be performed in Davis Hall.
85 Campus Activates Board hosts comedy night
Northern Iowan 107:23, p.6
Adam Grabowski and Cristela Alonzo held the crowd in their hands during comedy night.
86 Risman speaks on sexuality and hooking up
Northern Iowan 107:23, p.1
Barbara Risman, renowned professor in feminist theory and gender equality, provided two lectures in response to a standing room only crowd. Her visit was sponsored by the Sociology Club.
87 UNI celebrates International Education Week
Northern Iowan 107:23, p.1
Provost Gloria Gibson opened the celebration Sunday in Lang Auditorium. Guang Jin, a UNI alumnus, was the keynote speaker. The week's activities announced.
88 UNI's College of Business named one of the best in America
Northern Iowan 107:17, p.1
The Princeton Review announced for the fifth consecutive year that the College of Business Administration ranks in the top three hundred business schools in the nation.
89 Letters of Love: Up 'Til Dawn set to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital
Northern Iowan 107:17, p.5
Students will mail letters to family and friends to raise awareness and money for St. Jude's.