Public Relations News Release — December 13, 1993

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1 Pendulum swinging back toward phonics in reading instruction Dale Johnson feels that phonics instruction is imperative for almost all elementary children in the early grades.
1 Assignment UNI Weekly sampling of events and activities at UNI are listed.
1 Keeping a clunker-free Christmas. Radhi Al-Mabuk says the myriad of toys during the holiday season makes it difficult for parents to determine which ones will hold a child's interest.
1 Weighty issues. Kathy Gulick suggests weight management, not weight loss, during the holiday season.
1 A go-ahead for GATT. Gatt treaty mandated by Congress this week.
1 Keeping the "spirits" of the season in check. Set a drink limit before attending holiday parties.
1 Tree talk. Leila George suggests people consider what type of evergreen those choose for the Christmas tree.
1 University of Northern Iowa ROTC students to become Army officers Three UNI ROTC students will be commissioned as U.S. Army Second Lieutenants, December 18.
1 University of Northern Iowa seniors "shadow" professionals for a day UNI alumni in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area host UNI seniors to answer questions have the students participate with them during their daily routine. Students named.
1 Members of the University of Northern Iowa's physical plant safety group will participate in a national training session, December 21 Dan Varner and Tom Anthony will meet with members of the UNI Physical Plant Group during a national training session.
1 University of Northern Iowa to offer back-to0 school workshop for adults December 14 Nontraditional students are encouraged to attend a back-to-school seminar to visit with available staff to help in getting back into the swing of college.
1 University of Northern Iowa Commencement to be 11 am. Saturday (December 18) UNI Fall Commencement activities announced.