Koolbeck--Alex Elizabeth (Student--2010)
Displaying 1 - 34 of 34 in reverse chronological order
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1 | First lady encourages voting during grassroots event at UNI Northern Iowan 109:11, p.1 |
Michelle Obama spoke to UNI students, emphasizing voting and volunteering in campaigns. Highlights President Obama's first term in office. Senator Harkin and Representative Braley also spoke to students; photo. | |
2 | Changes made in student computer centers Northern Iowan 109:3, p.3 |
ITS has closed the student computer centers in Bartlett Hall and Rod Library. A new lab has opened in Panther Village. Ninety-five new computers are located in various centers on campus. New Duplex printers were purchased to cut paper usage. | |
3 | Williams begins first year as UNI dean of students Northern Iowan 109:2, p.1 |
The new dean of students is Leslie Williams. She comes to UNI from the University of Rhode Island. She replaces Jon Buse, who is now at Kirkwood Community College; photo. | |
4 | Need to go somewhere? Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
Parking permits are available online. The Panther Shuttle, sponsored by NISG, runs Monday-Friday from 7:04 to 5:04. MET bus routes are available for off campus trips. SafeRide is free and available Friday and Saturday nights; photo. | |
5 | Hit the books, hit the gym Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
Wellness and Recreation Center offers workout areas, intramural sports, equipment rental, and backpacking trips. Health Beat is located in the Union and offers workout equipment. It is open until 6:30pm; photo. | |
6 | Looking for something fun to do? Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
Unique activities and stores in the Cedar Falls area include Pursuing Picasso, Roots Market, Cedar Valley trails, and the Lamppost Theatre Co. are featured; photo. | |
7 | UNI students create books for orphanages Northern Iowan 108:52, p.1 |
Students from Waterloo East, Cedar Falls High, Wartburg College, and UNI join to send three hundred books to Haiti and Panama. The books are written in Spanish, French, and English. | |
8 | Physics B.S. degree no longer closing; replaced on closure list by physics B.A. Northern Iowan 108:44, p.2 |
Many E-mails and letters and external funding concerns helped save the B. S. degree in Physics; photo. | |
9 | Allen discusses transition from closure of Price Lab Northern Iowan 108:44, p.3 |
A transition team has been formed to deal with the changes with present K-12 students attending Price Lab. The team will also address a new model for clinical experiences for teacher education students and a new R & D model. | |
10 | Board of Regents approves schematic designs for Redeker Center expansion Northern Iowan 108:36, p.1 |
Department of Residence is hoping that the design phase for the Redeker expansion is completed by late April. Planning is under way to inconvenience students as little as possible. | |
11 | Interlude finds national spotlight Northern Iowan 108:36, p.1 |
First Lady Michelle Obama and fourteen thousand middle school students learned the "Interlude" at a "Let's Move" rally. Governor Branstad also participated; photo. | |
12 | White House begins "Champions of Change" Northern Iowan 108:21, p.2 |
Students need to demonstrate how their student led project is improving their campus community. Five winning entries will be announced in the spring at the White House. | |
13 | Get to know the Fourth Ward candidates Northern Iowan 108:17, p.3 |
Jim Miller, Carol Hanson, Marie Schmidt, and Carol Cooper are running for the Cedar Falls city council from the Fourth Ward. This area includes the UNI campus. | |
14 | Investigation into sexual assault victim's past raises legal, ethical questions Northern Iowan 108:11, p.1 |
In 2004, two football players were found guilty of sexual abuse on an eighteen year old freshman student. In 2007 a civil lawsuit was filed against the university. Personal documents from the victim have been requested; photo. | |
15 | Arrest made in Andrews case Northern Iowan 108:7, p.2 |
Paris Anding, nineteen, has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in the beating death of Marcellus Andrews. | |
16 | 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' to host pep rally at UNI Northern Iowan 108:7, p.1 |
Gary Kroeger will host the pep rally; prior to the announcement of the owners of the new home. | |
17 | GBPAC stage set for 2011-12 season Northern Iowan 108:2, p.1 |
The stage in the Performing Arts Center has been replaced following the breaking of a sprinkler head prior to the Blue Man Group last year. $150,000 was spent on the new floor. | |
18 | UNI hosts Solar Splash World Championships Northern Iowan 108:1, p.9 |
Twenty-one teams from four countries competed at George Wyth State Park in the solar boat championship. This was the first time UNI has hosted the event; photo. | |
19 | Panchero's welcomes students back with Dollar Burrito Night Northern Iowan 108:1, p.2 |
Students look forward to the third annual Panchero's welcome back special. The lines will be long. Rock 108 will broadcast live. The first 475 guests will win free T-shirts. | |
20 | Construction hits campus Northern Iowan 107:60, p.3 |
Each summer construction projects appear on campus. This summer there are many projects that are smaller in nature; photo. | |
21 | UNI receives Environmental Excellence Award Northern Iowan 107:60, p.2 |
UNI has taken an active role in practicing sustainable stewardship of our primarily urban campus. Controlled drainage of Dry Run Creek, the installation of rain gardens, and the introduction of native plant species are helpful; photo. | |
22 | UNI faces possible fines for crime reporting violations Northern Iowan 107:60, p.1 |
Department of Education audits discover errors in reporting crime statistics, failure to distribute the Campus Security Report, insufficient information regarding timely warnings and sexual assault policy; photo. | |
23 | Schellhardt says farewell Northern Iowan 107:57, p.1 |
Vice President of Administration and Financial Services announces his retirement. Tom Schellhardt has served UNI for nine years; photo. | |
24 | UNI hosts Solar Splash World Championships Northern Iowan 107:56, p.1 |
Twenty-one teams from four countries competed in the World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat Racing. The event was held at George Wyth State Park. Officials and teams were pleased with the competition; photo. | |
25 | UNI transportation offers multitude of services Northern Iowan 107:54, p. |
Panther Shuttle, Metropolitan Transit Authority, and the weekend SafeRide are bus alternatives to driving on or near campus. Parking passes for cars are available from the Department of Public Safety; photo. | |
26 | UNI CARE now accepting nominations Northern Iowan 107:46, p.1 |
Sustainability Council will recognize faculty, staff, students, organizations, programs, and departments that demonstrate outstanding commitment to sustainability. | |
27 | UNI introduces mobile website Northern Iowan 107:29, p.3 |
More smart phones and other mobile devices than computers will be accessing the Web by 2014, according to some. In response, the University has launched a mobile website. The site will be is just the first step. | |
28 | UNI makes changes to fall Commencement ceremony Northern Iowan 107:21, p.1 |
McLeod Center will be the site of commencement in December. A reception will be held following the ceremony on the UNI-Dome floor. Tables, food, and picture taking venues will be available. | |
29 | UNI graduate provides potential funding for international students Northern Iowan 107:16, p.2 |
Jason Lau, a UNI alumnus with a B. A. and M. A. in leisure, youth, and human services has donated $30,000 for an endowment fund for scholarships for international students; photo. | |
30 | Cedar Bend Humane Society to host Barktoberfest Northern Iowan 107:15, p.6 |
Humane Society to host open house. A bonfire with hot dogs and s'mores, a haunted barn, jumping castle, face painting, bobbing for apples, sack races, costume contest, and a pumpkin patch will be some of the activities. This is a major fund raiser. | |
31 | NSCS awarded silver STAR status Northern Iowan 107:9, p.6 |
Local chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars recognized at the National Leadership Summit. Only the most active and engaged chapters receive this award. | |
32 | UNI prepares for annual career fair Northern Iowan 107:5, p. |
Career Services sponsors the career fair each year. Over one hundred organizations, graduate schools, and professional schools will be discussing internships, full-time jobs, or further education. | |
33 | UNI prepares for annual career fair Northern Iowan 107:4, p.1 |
Dates and times for the annual career fair announced. Over one hundred organizations as well as graduate and professional schools will be present with internships, full time jobs, or further education opportunities. | |
34 | UNI Police participate in national campaign Northern Iowan 107:3, p.2 |
Increased enforcement on drunk driving will be the focus of area law enforcement units between August 24 and September 6. |