Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020)

Displaying 1 - 50 of 110 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Virtual fair offers opportunities Northern Iowan 117:8, p.7	09/14/2020	Students attend the spring 2020 Career Fair. This fall, due to COVID-19, The Career Fair will be held virtually; photo.
2	'MountainFilm' comes to UNI Northern Iowan 116:42, p.4	03/09/2020	The Film Appreciation Club, in collaboration with the Philosophy Club and Green Project, hosted the "MountainFilm on Tour" screening event on March 6 in the Kamerick Art Building. The ten short films covered topics from India to mountain biking and bee keeping; photo.
3	Panther Portrait: Job & Internship Fair Northern Iowan 116:37, p.4	02/20/2020	UNI's semi-annual Career Fair took place in the McLeod Center on February 17. Students were able to explore over 170 potential job, internship, and graduate opportunities. UNI Career services provides resources for students seeking employment; photos.
4	Northern Iowa Bach Cantata Series performs Northern Iowan 116:36, p.5	02/17/2020	Several divisions of the UNI School of Music collaborated to perform as part of the Northern Iowa Bach Cantana series in the McElroy Lobby of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on February 15. Professor John Wiles addressed the crowd, and the performance featured soloists Madeleine Hartleip, Lauren Leman, Tim Steele, and Randy Everding; photo.
5	"Black History: A Musical Journey" Northern Iowan 116:36, p.5	02/17/2020	Alldredge gives the one-night-only program "Black History: A Musical Journey" performed by the Multicultural Theatrical Society in the Communication Arts Center on February 15 a favorable review. The show featured live musical performances and narrative history highlighting black artists. Students Zoella Sneed, Caroline Henry, Devin Yarkosky, Ray Nelson, and Keira Doyle performed; photos.
6	A tale of two English professors Northern Iowan 116:35, p.5	02/13/2020	English professors Jim O'Loughlin and Julie Husband met in graduate school, married, and moved to Iowa to teach at UNI. They discuss their backgrounds, lives, and work; photo.
7	Legaspi says farewell as CL editor Northern Iowan 116:33, p.5	02/06/2020	Sophia Legaspi reflects on five semesters at the Northern Iowan and thanks family, friends, coworkers, and readers for their support and encouragement; photos.
8	Black History Month with BSU Northern Iowan 116:32, p.4	02/03/2020	UNI's Black Student Union (BSU) has prepared events honoring Black History Month in February. The include the BSU Kickoff, Poetic Justice, Skate Party, a panel of black and educated (BAE) professionals, exhibit Tunnels of Oppression, Soul Food Dinner in conjunction with Waterloo's Gift of Life Church, and Toast for Change; photo.
9	A very happy jazz performance Northern Iowan 116:30, p.4	01/27/2020	Christopher's Very Happy Band (CVH.B) preformed in Russell Hall's Bengtson Auditorium on January 24. The concert featured jazz compositions from their second album. CVH.B's band members include UNI faculty members Christopher Merz and Mike Conrad, as well as guest artists Drew Morton and Dave Tiede. UNI senior education major Dakota Anderson and UNI percussion instructor Matthew Andreini also performed; photos.
10	Panther Portrait: FRC Iowa regional flash mob filming Northern Iowan 116:29, p.5	01/23/2020	UNI students and community members filmed a flash mob message in the McLeod Center about UNI's five-year hosting of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Iowa Regional; photos.
11	Packing the Dome for MLK Day Northern Iowan 116:29, p.1	01/23/2020	Around 1,500 volunteers gathered at the UNI-Dome on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service to pack backpacks for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. It was the largest volunteer event in the Cedar Valley to date, packing 48,000 bags; photos.
12	Library exhibit explores WWI impact Northern Iowan 116:28, p.5	01/16/2020	The exhibit "World War I: Lessons and Legacies" is on display in the Rod Library Learning Commons through February 15. The exhibit is courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, the National Museum of American History, U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, and Smithsonian Women's Service. It includes artifacts from the UNI Museum and documents and photos from the Special Collections and University Archives. Two lectures will happen in conjunction with the exhibit: "Warriors, Caregivers, and Patriots: Women's Experiences in the First World War," by associate history professor Emily Machen, and "For the Fallen: Military Cemeteries of the Western Front," by associate history professor Thomas Connors; photos.
13	Students de-stress before finals Northern Iowan 116:27, p.1	12/12/2019	Student Wellness Services hosted De-Stress Days from December 9-11 in the Maucker Union ballrooms. Activities included crafts, therapy animals, hot chocolate and eat, and "Walk the Labyrinth," among others. More upcoming events include P.E.T.P.A.L.S. in Rod Library and Student Wellness Wednesdays in the library's Makerspace; photos.
14	B.F.A. students present group exhibition Northern Iowan 116:26, p.5	12/09/2019	Artwork by six students seeking their Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degrees is on display at the UNI Gallery of Art from now until December 19. An opening reception was held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 5; photos.
15	Maximize your time over break Northern Iowan 116:25, p.3	12/05/2019	In the author's opinion, students should take advantage of the time away from school to truly take a break. Bradford discusses examples and ideas on how students can make the most of their time; photo.
16	Panther Portrait: The SingPins Northern Iowan 116:25, p.5	12/05/2019	The SingPins performed in the lobby of the Schindler Education Center; photos.
17	Panthers get a 'Taste of Culture' Northern Iowan 116:24, p.1	11/21/2019	The Office of International Programs and International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) hosted "A Taste of Culture" at the Maucker Union Ballroom on November 18. International students represented over 35-different cultures at the event, which also included tables, cultural showcases, and refreshments; photos.
18	Dorm-friendly Thanksgiving recipes Northern Iowan 116:24, p.5	11/21/2019	The Northern Iowan staff compiled four no-cook Thanksgiving recipes for dorm students: Pumpkin Parfaits, Cranberry Feta Pinwheels, No-Bake Ginger Cookies, and Spinach Artichoke Dip; photo.
19	'Sustainable Snacks' commends crickets Northern Iowan 116:23, p.4	11/18/2019	The UNI Student Nature Society hosted a "Sustainable Snacks" event featuring Iowa cricket farmer Becky Herman on November 14, 2019; photos.
20	ISSO collecting winter clothing donations Northern Iowan 116:22, p.1	11/14/2019	The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) will hold a winter clothing drive to assist international students during the Midwestern winter. Isabela Varela, the director of the ISSO, talks about the financial burden of purchasing winter clothes, especially for exchange students who are only at UNI for a semester; photos.
21	Mertz is raw and real in 'Hi God' Northern Iowan 116:21, p.4	11/11/2019	Alldredge reviews graduate student Grace Mertz's show "Hi God," which explores the intersection of faith and academia, and calls it authentic and vulnerable. Attendees were invited to write their own letters which would be displayed in a corner of the Interpreters Theatre; photo.
22	PMB Live Northern Iowan 116:21, p.5	11/11/2019	The UNI Panther Marching Band (PMB) presented its annual end of season concert in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). PMB was joined by the Forest City High School Marching Band. Throughout the event students received various rewards; photos.
23	'Hi God' to juggle knowledge, faith Northern Iowan 116:20, p.5	11/07/2019	Grace Mertz, a second-year graduate in performance and communications studies, will present her master's thesis one-woman play "Hi God" in the Lang Hall Interpreters Theatre November 7-9. Mertz's work explores her experience in academia as a person of faith, and she hopes it will inspire others to see that religion can have a positive place in academics; photos.
24	Barn Happy Business built from faith Northern Iowan 116:18, p.4	10/31/2019	Barn Happy is a lunch spot, coffee bar, and gift shop five minutes from UNI. It has won the Iowa Tourism Award for Outstanding Retail Experience. Legaspi interviews owner Kris Boettger; photo.
25	Fast Forward trains in digital media Northern Iowan 116:17, p.4	10/28/2019	UNI's digital media program hosted its 15th annual Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop on October 25th. College and high school students from across the state heard from nearly 30 industry experts, including keynote speaker and UNI alum Ben Hagarty; photos.
26	ISSO panel discusses transitions Northern Iowan 116:17, p.2	10/28/2019	On October 23, Isabela Varela, director of the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO), gave a presentation about teaching international students. The presentation offered advice for teachers to better assist international students in the classroom; photo.
27	Women's Chorus, Glee Club perform Northern Iowan 116:16, p.4	10/24/2019	The Women's Chorus and Varsity Glee Club performed a Spotlight Series concert at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Both sections sang a wide variety of songs with both groups doing a piece in Spanish in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. At the end of the performance, John Wiles, director of the Glee Club, invited audience members to join either group; photos.
28	UNI hosts Family Weekend 2019 Northern Iowan 116:15, p.5	10/21/2019	UNI Family Weekend 2019 took place from October 18th to the 20th, with an opening reception held on Saturday morning; photo.
29	Panther Portrait: Howl O' Ween Pet Parade Northern Iowan 116:15, p.4	10/21/2019	The Cedar Falls downtown district hosted its second annual Howl O' Ween Pet Parade on October 19th, 2019. The event benefited the American Cancer Society; photo.
30	Latinx Showcase Northern Iowan 116:13, p.5	10/14/2019	Latinx students shared talents and culture on October 11 at the Latinx Showcased hosted by UNIdos in Lang Hall Auditorium; photos.
31	Panther Portrait: Orange Party Northern Iowan 116:13, p.5	10/14/2019	UNI Dance Marathon hosted an "Orange Party" on October 10th, 2019 on the Wellness and Recreation Center basketball courts; photos.
32	Rachel Bearinger drops debut album Northern Iowan 116:12, p.1	10/10/2019	UNI alum Rachel Bearinger released her debut album on September 20th, 2019, and did an exclusive interview with the Northern Iowan. This is Bearinger's first album and it features herself and many other current and former UNI students. She was inspired by her family and life experience and each song was a collaboration.
33	Fortepan Iowa wheat-pastes past Northern Iowan 116:11, p.1	10/08/2019	College Hill wheat-pasting project was completed. Five images, that were pulled from Fortepan Iowa, an online archive of digitized photos based in Rod Library, were pasted onto exterior walls of three buildings on College Hill.
34	Fortepan Iowa wheat-pastes past Northern Iowan 116:11, p.1	10/07/2019	Three buildings on College Hill have a new look after a wheat-pasting project was completed last week. Volunteer crews pasted five huge images onto the exterior walls in the district. The images were taken from Fortepan Iowa, an online archive of digitized photos based in Rod Library that launched in 2015. Photos in the Iowa archive, all of which are donated, are carefully curated to represent everyday life in Iowa in the 19th and 20th centuries; photo.
35	Homecoming Picnic 2019 Northern Iowan 116:10, p.4	10/03/2019	Rain caused UNI's annual Homecoming Picnic to take place in Maucker Union; photos.
36	9th annual Pear Fair and College Hill Oktoberfest Northern Iowan 116:9, p.5	09/30/2019	The ninth annual Pear Fair and Oktoberfest took place on College Hill. The Pear Fair showcased about 20 Iowa and Midwest vendors selling handmade artwork, crafts, gifts, and more. The Oktoberfest featured live music, a beard contest sponsored by Chad's Pizza, Hammerschlagen, and beer; photos.
37	Jepson Forum on immigration and tariffs Northern Iowan 116:9, p.1	09/30/2019	The annual Jepson Forum, which honors Danish immigrant Lawrence Jepson who came to Iowa in the early 1900s, took place inside Schindler Education Center on September 26th, 2019. The forum was organized by Professor of Economics Shahina Amin and panelists were Loren Bawn, Mark Grey, Chad Hart, and Aaron Purze. The discussed immigration, politics, tariffs, and agriculture; photo.
38	Keep the light on for Banned Books Week Northern Iowan 116:8, p.1	09/26/2019	Banned Books Week has returned to UNI, celebrated by Rod Library and the College of Education with multiple displays around campus. The American Library Association (ALA) maintains a list of banned books, which are books challenged by individuals or groups who want them removed from public and school libraries. Youth services librarian Katelyn Browne discusses reasons why books are banned and encourages students and future teachers to read widely; photos.
39	Panther Portrait: Open Melt Day Northern Iowan 116:7, p.4	09/23/2019	The UNI Metal Casting Center (MCC) hosted their fall "Open Melt Day." This open house gave students the opportunity to watch faculty and students melt aluminum and be put into casts. President Mark Nook, Student Body President Jacob Levang, and other officials were also in attendance; photos.
40	Constitution Day Address confronts slavery's legacy Northern Iowan 116:6, p.1	09/19/2019	Attendees gathered in the Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on September 16 to hear Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Waterloo native, deliver the UNI 2019 Constitution Day Address. Hannah-Jones, who was originally going to speak on school segregation, instead spoke on the 1619 Project, which she created with the New York Times; photos.
41	Study Abroad Fair Northern Iowan 116:6, p.5	09/19/2019	UNI held its Study Abroad Fair in the Maucker Union Ballroom. 39 programs participated, and students could speak with a variety of participants, faculty, and staff about courses and semester opportunities as well as win scholarships and apply for passports; photos.
42	Tallgrass Prairie renamed to 'Daryl Smith Prairie' Northern Iowan 116:5, p.4	09/16/2019	During the "Prairie Rendezvous" event to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Daryl Smith, the Tallgrass Prairie was renamed after him. Many speakers spoke at the Rendezvous, including President Mark Nook. The prairie was also one of the first reconstructed prairies in Iowa; photos.
43	PMB to present 'The Best of Earth Wind & Fire' Northern Iowan 116:5, p.4	09/16/2019	On September 21, 2019, the Panther Marching Band (PMB) will perform an Earth, Wind, & Fire halftime show in the UNI Dome during the football game against Idaho State. With 315 members, PMB is the largest student organization at UNI with 79 different majors represented, one-third non-music majors. The show will be performed in collaboration with BYOBrass, a UNI based band founded in 2017; photo.
44	Panther Portrait: Get Social @Rod Northern Iowan 116:3, p.5	09/09/2019	Rod Library held a building-wide event on September 4, 2019. Each department at Rod held their own information sessions and/or events that highlighted their departments' functions; photos.
45	Making connections at the Volunteer Fair Northern Iowan 116:2, p.5	09/05/2019	Many students stopped by the Volunteer Fair to meet with over 40 nonprofit organizations at Maucker Union; photo.
46	Panther Portrait: Maucker Union Live Northern Iowan 116:1, p.8	08/29/2019	UNI Now was held on Thursday, August 22, 2019. This was an event to welcome new and the few returning students to campus. There was painting, games, music, and performances put on by UNI clubs; photos.
47	Welcome Back Northern Iowan 116:1, p.1	08/29/2019	Students that work at the Northern Iowan share advice to new and returning UNI students. Gabrielle Leitner (Executive Editor), Gabrielle Cummings (Art Director), Elizabeth Kelsey (News Editor), Sofia Legaspi (Campus Life Editor), Jacob Potter (Sports Editor), and Cecilia Mitchell (Copy Editor) give advice and answer questions; photo.
48	CME launches year with BBQ Northern Iowan 116:1, p.6	08/29/2019	The Center of Multicultural Education held their beginning of the school year event at Maucker Union on August 26, 2019. They held a BBQ and a host of other food from different cultures. President of UNI Mark Nook attended the event and was happy to see the campus full of people and students once more. Other foundations and campus organizations attended the event and spoke of the upcoming year; photos.
49	Get Social @ Rod Library Northern Iowan 116:1, p.7	08/29/2019	Rod Library and The Learning Center invite students to "Get Social @ Rod Library" on Wednesday, September 4 in the Learning Commons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. The event offers opportunities to win prizes, meet library staff, and learn about library resources. Throughout the afternoon, the Book Bistro will be offering free cookies, coffee, and Coca Cola product samples. The Digital Media Hub will also be demonstrating equipment that is available for checkout. This event is equivalent to Rod Library's usual "Rock the Stacks" event from previous years.
50	Hagemann secretary retires after 2 decades Northern Iowan 115:54, p.4	05/02/2019	Clarine "Louie" Hartman, who served as the Hagemann hall secretary for two decades, is retiring. Hartman recounts her time at UNI; photos.