Northern Iowan — September 14, 2010
| Page | Title | Summary | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | More students are calling UNI home | Enrollment is up this fall for the fourth year in a row. 13,201 students are attending classes. | |
| 1 | CME to host fourth annual book club | Students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome to participate in the Center for Multicultural Center's book club. Members will read selected books dealing with expressions/perspectives from different cultures. | |
| 1 | Judy Shepard to speak at GBPAC | The mother of Matthew Shepard, a victim of a hate crime in 1998, will share her story as part of the Standing on Higher Ground educational events, workshops, and panels; photo. | |
| 2 | UNI School of Music presents "An Evening in Paris" | Scholarship benefit concert will feature the UNI Opera Ensemble, Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, Northern Iowa Wind Symphony, the Jazz One ensemble, and various other small ensembles. | |
| 2 | Financial expert to speak at UNI | Howard Bunsis will address how the Iowa budget cuts have affected Iowa universities and how these cuts could have been handled better. | |
| 5 | UNI graduate designs sundial for UNI campus | Michael and Susan Ward donated the sundial; designed by Beth Nybeck. The sculpture is located in the Memorial Garden; photo. | |
| 5 | UNI professor develops guidelines for teaching religion | Betty DeBerg, as a member of the American Academy of Religion, aided in supplying resources to educators, teachers, and parents to help improve the manner in which religion is taught in the schools; photo. | |
| 5 | Office Hours | Kay Weller, geography professor, has traveled to over forty countries. She writes grants allowing teachers to travel to foreign countries. A native of Kansas City, Weller loves to drive fast cars, but not so fast any more; photo. | |
| 6 | UNI students to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month | A music festival September 16 will highlight the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; photo. | |
| 6 | Blood Drive opportunities in the Cedar Valley | The need of blood is constant. September blood drive locations and times noted. | |
| 7 | UNI Student Leadership Center develops leadership skills | Maucker Union sponsors a group to provide students with leadership opportunities. On Volunteer Tuesdays, the group provides transportation to four area service agencies. A rope course event is planned later in September. | |
| 7 | "Object as Subject" premieres at University Museum | New art exhibit shows the diversity of art and expression and human culture. | |
| 7b | Internships can provide guidance | Internships are beneficial to both employee and employer. The employee learns about the business and can decide if this is truly what he/she wants. The employer can judge the skills of the intern and determine if a full time job is warranted. | |
| 8 | Congratulations | Department of Residence recognizes students who earned academic distinction by qualifying for the Dean's list Spring 2010. Students listed. | |
| 9 | Student employees in the Department of Residence get the job done. | Employees making the dean's list recognized. Students listed. | |
| 10 | Please don't feed the trolls | Campus reaction to the expected protests of Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church against gay rights. A call for civility from President Allen and the Dean of Students has been made; photo. | |
| 10 | Watching our weight? | The fast food trend and America's eating habits examined; photo. | |
| 10 | Fred Phelps hates homosexuals | Protests planned by the Westboro Baptist Church in response to events remembering and discussing the death of Matthew Shepard on campus. | |
| 13 | Sack Attack | Football team defeats North Dakota State 16-9. The defense sacked the Bison eleven times; photo. | |
| 13 | Panther volleyball wins Kansas Invitational | Volleyball team defeats Arkansas-Little Rock, Kansas, and Winthrop in the Kansas Invitational tournament after losing to eleventh ranked Iowa State 3-0. | |
| 14 | UNI soccer falls to Green Bay, 4-0 | Women's soccer team held Green Bay scoreless until the forty fourth minute. A goal just prior to halftime, followed by a goal early in the second half, and two goals in the last thirty minutes sealed the loss. | |
| 14 | Brad's Sports Blurb: Reggie Bush could lose his Heisman Trophy | The NCAA's investigation of UCLA's football program may result in the return of a Heisman Trophy; photo. | |
| 14 | Ryan's Rants: College athletics are ruining my GPA | College football games interfere with homework | |
| Supp. | Career Fair Guide | Date, time, and place of this year's Career Fair announced. | |
| Camp Adventure Internships | Living stipend, housing and travel paid, and twelve hours of college credit are part of the Camp Adventure internship experience; photo. | ||
| Career Fair Employers | Listing of employers attending and if they are offering jobs, internships, or both. | ||
| Career Fair tips | Suggested purpose, preparation, appropriate dress, and what to bring for freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. | ||
| UNI prepares for annual career fair | 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. |