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1	Columbus anniversary prompts charges of ethnocentrism, says University of Northern Iowa professor	Robert Gish says the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage provides a forum for raising awareness that Native American cultures were well-established in the "New World" prior to his arrival.
2	Columbus example of 'self-made man' according to Northern Iowa professor	Dean Talbott states that Columbus educated himself and was a skilled map maker.
3	Myths still surround Columbus' voyage on 500th anniversary says Northern Iowa professor	Myths concerning Columbus revealed on 500th anniversary of the discovery of America.
4	University of Northern Iowa re-accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools	Northern Iowa has been accredited since 1913 when it was Iowa State Teachers College. The accreditation process is designed to develop and maintain high standards of excellence for universities, colleges, and schools.