Issue Contents
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| # | Article | Article Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February is Black History Month--honoring those who've made a difference | Professor Jim Johnson recognizes the achievements of African Americans that have been omitted from history books. |
| 2 | Food choices and exercise are the best ways to beat the Battle of the Bulge | Kathy Gulick presents a series of seminars focused on food and exercise decisions leading to weight loss. |
| 3 | Northern Iowa awards degrees to 641 fall graduates | Fall Commencement exercises conferred degrees on 641 graduates. Graduates listed. |
| 4 | The call of (or whistles of) the wild--professor studies bird calls | Professor Jill Trainer conducts research on the communication systems of tropical bird species threatened by deforestation. |
| 5 | Top awards in district communications recognition program again go to University of Northern Iowa's Office of Public Relations | The Council for Advancement and Support of Education awards the Office of Public Relations with the Exceptional Achievement Award, as well as two awards of merit. Awards were received for exceptional electronic media. |
| 6 | Want to grow to a ripe old age? Move to Hawaii, Minnesota or Iowa | Iowa is ranked third among the states with the longest life spans. Professor Thomas Davis uses a program to determine average lifespan based on lifestyle factors contributing to longer life. |
| 7 | You never know what you'll dig up at the museum | The University Museum Director Ron Wilson explains how museum exhibits can enhance visual learning in young students. |