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1 Students First Alumnus Dean Ryerson supports the campaign and the new Campanile Society; photo.
2 Untitled Mark Nickel's new campus map; photo.
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3 The start of something great
Ketels--Denton 		Profiles of alumni Bill Shaw, Sheri Greenawald, Kris Aschbrenner, Susan Rider, Dedric Ward, Diane Jensen, and Chris Pirillo; photo.
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4 Using technology to improve teacher quality
Taylor--Mary L. (Public Relations Staff) 		Description of the InTime computer program and Web site that present video vignettes of good teaching; photo.
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5 Science programs launch new era
Barber--Melissa 		Faculty note how the opening of the addition to McCollum Science Hall will affect study in biology and chemistry.
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6 Alumni profile: Robert Polark; words for the wise: hard work common sense, integrity
Ketels--Denton 		Roger Polark talks about his work and philosophy; photo.
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7 Faculty profile: David Hakes; defining moments
Barber--Melissa 		Profile of Professor Hakes; photo.
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8 UNI masters in social work receives accreditation by national council Professor Keefe talks about the value of the accreditation.
9 UNI receives federal grant to establish Iowa Center for Applied Gerontology Dean Wallace talks about the value of the program.
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10 UNI receives award of excellence for community college collaboration UNI has about three hundred articulation agreements with community colleges.
11 UNI students offered forgivable loans to work in areas experiencing teacher shortages Students will be forgiven 20% of their loans for each year worked in Iowa.
12 UNI students win construction competition Six students finish in first place in estimating competition; photo.
13 UNI's ABIL receives patent for innovative wood preservative process Professor Honary explains the process; photo.
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14 UNI secures grant to address healthcare disparities within underserved populations Receives three year $1 million NIH grant.
15 UNI student health center receives award for laboratory excellence Mary Byggere wins award for her work; photo.
16 UNI's Dr. Grammar dies James HiDuke died at his home November 17, 2003; photo.
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17 UNI Department of Residence unveils plan to freeze rates for two years About 450 students are enrolled in the program; photo.
18 UNI Prairie Preserve celebrates 30 years Founders of Preserves honored.
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19 New scholarship programs for out-of-state students Students may be eligible for Purple and Gold and Legacy Scholarships.
20 UNI partners with IPTV to education the state about immigration/refugee issues $5000 grant will go toward production of television series.
21 UNI recognized for excellence in financial reporting for 11th consecutive year Controller's Office recognized by Government Finance Officers Association.
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22 Sports wrap-up Highlights of the football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and basketball seasons; photo.
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23 Students First campaign update McLeod Center moving closer to construction; photo.
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24 A lifetime of learning Profile of alumna Helen Cook Rose; photo.
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25 Sen. Charles Grassley awarded honorary membership in UNI's Omicron Delta Kappa, leadership honor society Senator Grassley addresses the organization; photo.
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26 Sharing a positive experience First Lieutenant Joshua L. Bastman, stationed in Iraq, contributes to a scholarship fund.
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27 UNI graduate receives Fulbright Scholarship to study in Germany Jamie Schissle will teach English there.
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28 Art in bloom Schedule of arts related events this spring.