Public Relations News Release — August 12, 2008

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1 University of Northern Iowa plans fifth early childhood education summit 'Focus on Quality: Quality Math and Science Curriculum for Preschool Teachers The summit is intended for early childhood education teachers and curriculum leaders in Iowa. Participants will learn how to implement quality pre-school math and science curriculum that engages young children in learning.
1 UNI professor makes 11th consecutive trip to Balkans with students The capstone course "Environment, Technology, & Society: Environmental Health and Justice," taught by professor Catherine Zeman focuses on the relationship of the social categories of race, class and gender with environmental health issues.
1 UNI professor receives funding for Waterloo documentary project Francesca Soans, professor of communication studies, received $15,000 in external funding from Humanities Iowa for her project, "Waterloo: A History of Place," a multi-part series of video documentaries focusing on Waterloo's diverse communities.