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	Title	Date	Summary
501	UNI helps build a bridge between Meskwaki and Taiwan's indigenous tribes Public Relations News Release 2013:19, p.1	8/14/2013	UNI, in partnership with the National Chengchi University in Taiwan, has been working to build a bridge connecting the Meskwaki and indigenous people. This would help with indigenous language revitalization.
502	Critical acclaim UNI Jazz Band One's new album Public Relations News Release 2013:17, p.1	8/13/2013	UNI's Jazz Band One has recently released "The Hard Way". People and professionals in the jazz community are very impressed with the band's technique. The album can be purchased for $10 to raise funds for the band.
503	Sabin Hall renovation another milestone in UNI sustainability Public Relations News Release 2013:15, p.1	8/13/2013	The renovations to Sabin Hall have been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold status. UNI has worked very hard to progress towards being a sustainable campus.
504	UNI makes advances in the world of digital education Public Relations News Release 2013:16, p.1	8/13/2013	UNI has created a new Interactive Digital Studies (IDS) program. This major came about because of the continued growth of the digital world. There are currently 29 IDS majors and 19 minors.
505	UNI Small Business Development Center to offer QuickBooks class Public Relations News Release 2013:14, p.1	8/5/2013	UNI's Small Business Development Center will offer a QuickBooks Level 1 class. The class is intended for small-business owners and will focus on money management. Registration is twenty five dollars.
506	UNI Suzuki School fall registration is open Public Relations News Release 2013:12, p.1	8/5/2013	UNI's Suzuki School is accepting registration for the 2013-14 academic year. Students as young as 4 years old can register for cello and guitar. Adult students are also welcome.
507	UNI to host new interactive exhibit at Iowa State Fair, Aug. 8-18 Public Relations News Release 2013:13, p.13	8/5/2013	UNI will be featuring a new interactive multimedia station at the Iowa State Fair this year. Visitors will be able to take a picture with a life-size cutout of UNI's mascot, TC. This will be a great way to talk to prospective students.
508	UNI to host annual military and veteran conference Public Relations News Release 2013:11, p.1	7/26/2013	UNI will host this year's Military and Veteran State Conference. This year's conference is entitled, "Uncamouflaging Campus Diversity: Creating Transparency Through Cultural Competence". Meredith Kleykamp will be the keynote speaker.
509	Free webinar on healthcare changes for small business owners July 25 Public Relations News Release 2013:8, p.1	7/18/2013	The Iowa Small Business Development Centers will sponsor the free webinar , "Healthcare Changes for Small Business Owners". Jim Heckmann and Rob Williams will be the speakers for this event.
510	Iowa's accomplishments in STEM to be featured at EPSCoR Annual All-Hands Meeting Public Relations News Release 2013:9, p.9	7/18/2013	The annual All-Hands Meeting of the Iowa Experimental Program on Stimulate Competitive Research will be held at UNI. There will be several speakers from surrounding colleges and universities. There will also be a student research poster competition.
511	UNI New Horizons Band to perform in Cedar Falls Public Relations News Release 2013:10, p.1	7/18/2013	The UNI New Horizons Band will perform in downtown Cedar Falls. They will also be performing at the Prairie Lakes Church in Cedar Falls. The New Horizons Band includes members over the age of 55 who perform all over Iowa.
512	IHSAA championships to remain at UNI-Dome through 2017 Public Relations News Release 2013:7, p.1	7/17/2013	UNI and the Iowa High School Athletic Association have agreed to a five-year extension of the contract for state football finals in the UNI-Dome. The state championship games have been hosted in the UNI-Dome since 1976.
513	Iowa mowing laws designed to protect roadside habitats Public Relations News Release 2013:6, p.1	7/12/2013	UNI's Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management program reminds Iowans of mowing restrictions. Mowing roadside ditches prior to July 15 is illegal. The goal is to help wildlife survive, and for the grass to maintain its root structure.
514	UNI Suzuki School will hold August orientation and pre-instrument sessions Public Relations News Release 2013:5, p.1	7/10/2013	UNI's Suzuki School will be welcoming parents and new students to learn more about the program. Young students can learn more about string instruments and music.
515	Public Relations News Release 2013:3, p.	7/8/2013
516	Sturgis Youth Theatre hits the stage with 'Jack and the Magic Beans' Public Relations News Release 2013:4, p.1	7/8/2013	The Sturgis Youth Theatre will perform "Jack and the Magic Beans" at the Strayer-Wood Theatre. Gretta Berghammer is the director. Many local children and teens are in the production.
517	UNI receives $1 million gift for scholarships Public Relations News Release 2013:3, p.1	7/8/2013	The Gerdin Family Foundation has donated $1 million to create the Ben and Pat Endowed Scholarship fund at UNI. This scholarship will honor UNI's former president and help assist hardworking, motivated students.
518	UNI receives safety award Public Relations News Release 2013:3, p.1	7/8/2013	UNI was one of 170 businesses, industries, and government agencies in Illinois and Iowa to receive the award for demonstration an incident rate lower than the national average.
519	UNI to host international conference on violence and religion Public Relations News Release 2013:3, p.1	7/8/2013	UNI will host this year's Colloquium on Violence and Religion. This years conference will focus on the impact of industrial agriculture on the ecosystem. Whitney Bauman and Mark Wallace will both speak on how religion has impacted the natural world.
520	Public Relations News Release 2013:1, p.	7/1/2013
521	Junior lifeguarding class at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:325, p.1	6/27/2013	UNI will host a junior lifeguarding class for youth ages 11 through 14. The class will provide a foundation in aquatics and leadership knowledge, along with skills for successful completion of the American Red Cross lifeguarding courses.
522	Free tax webinars to be provided by UNI's MyEntre.Net and Iowa Dept. Of Revenue Public Relations News Release 2012:323, p.1	6/21/2013	A free webinar series on tax topics of interest to Iowa business owners and entrepreneurs will be made available.
523	UNI physics teacher education program receives national recognition Public Relations News Release 2012:322, p.1	6/20/2013	UNI's physics department was recognized for developing in-service physics teacher education programs that prepare teachers to earn state physics endorsements.
524	UNI roadside program helps improve roadway safety and habitats in 34 Iowa counties Public Relations News Release 2012:324, p.1	6/20/2013	UNI's Roadside Vegetation Management Program distributed native grass and native forb seed for roadway plantings that will improve roadway safety and habitats in 34 counties. UNI has helped facilitate this seed purchase since 1998.
525	UNI Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy hosts 2nd annual summer institute Public Relations News Release 2012:321, p.1	6/19/2013	UNI's Richard O. Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy will host a four-day institute on comprehensive literacy at the Park Place Event Centre in Cedar Falls.
526	IWRC experts to weigh in on food waste Public Relations News Release 2012:320, p.1	6/17/2013	"Wasted: Feed the Folks, Starve the Landfills" will be presented on the UNI campus. Dan Nickey will focus on the multiple facets of the food waste problem, while Jennifer Trent will share the resources provided by the Iowa Food Waste Reduction Project.
527	UNI-CUE forming future leaders Public Relations News Release 2012:319, p.1	6/17/2013	Students will participate in math, reading, writing, social justice and conversational Spanish classes. In addition, students will create art projects, participate in cultural activities and go on field trips.
528	UNI Dance Marathon and Relay for Life receive prestigious volunteer award Public Relations News Release 2012:318, p.1	6/13/2013	UNI's Dance Marathon and Relay For Life will each receive the 2013 Governor's Volunteer Award during a recognition ceremony at UNI's Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
529	UNI hosts metal casting workshop for high school teachers Public Relations News Release 2012:317, p.1	6/13/2013	The workshop will provide participants with an introduction to metal casting with an emphasis on process control and equipment maintenance; a two-day professional introduction and general overview of the metal casting process.
530	UNI workshop for Iowa high school science teachers Public Relations News Release 2012:316, p.1	6/11/2013	UNI will host an Iowa Regents Modeling and Physics Resources and Instructional Strategies for Motivating Students (PRISMS) workshop this summer. Twenty-three Iowa high school physics and physical science teachers are in the program.
531	UNI set to compete in 2013 Solar Splash Public Relations News Release 2012:314, p.1	6/7/2013	UNI's solar boat team will compete in this year's Solar Splash World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat Racing. UNI has participated in the event since 2002 and has place in the top five overall since 2007.
532	UNI's IWRC receives grant for construction and demolition project Public Relations News Release 2012:315, p.1	6/7/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) has received a grant to institute the Iowa Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction Project. The project will focus on helping construction and demolition business reduce waste and divert it from landfills.
533	UNI robotics camps teach driverless vehicle technologies Public Relations News Release 2012:313, p.1	6/5/2013	UNI will offer three robotic-themed camps for youth this summer. All camps will give camp goers experience in physical computing, programming, electronics, and engineering.
534	UNI professor's research finds texting in class results in lower grades Public Relations News Release 2012:312, p.1	6/4/2013	Professor Clayson's article finds students who texted in class receive lower grades. Studies show most students thought they could multitask, but Clausen said the idea is largely untrue. Teachers will need to consider how they will handle texting.
535	UNI announces food conservation event Public Relations News Release 2012:310, p.1	5/30/2013	Iowa Waste Reduction Center will host "Wasted: Feed the Folks, Starve the Landfills". The one day event will focus on exploring strategies to reduce food waste in Iowa.
536	UNI receives $1.2 million federal STEM grant Public Relations News Release 2012:311, p.1	5/30/2013	The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a three-year $1.2 grant to UNI to support the project "Iowa STEM Education Evaluation (I-SEE): Navigating the Iowa STEM Roadmap." Iowa is the first state to be given an award of this kind.
537	UNI offers summer rock climbing camp Public Relations News Release 2012:309, p.1	5/28/2013	UNI Wellness and Recreation Services (WRS) will offer for the first time a climbing camp for youth this summer. Participants will learn about bouldering and climbing techniques, tying knots, operating climbing equipment and how to belay.
538	UNI welcomes President Ruud with reception Public Relations News Release 2012:308, p.1	5/28/2013	A reception will be held at the McLeod Center North Concourse to welcome President William Ruud, and his wife Judy.
539	UNI Proud best in State Public Relations News Release 2012:306, p.1	5/24/2013	Iowa Pride Network (IPN) acknowledged the UNI student organization UNI Proud with the Best Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Award.
540	UNI Real Estate Program receives new honors Public Relations News Release 2012:307, p.1	5/24/2013	UNI received endorsement from Appraiser Qualifications Board. Tyler Siegworth, Shay Trask, Eric Bohnenkamp, Gabriel Tovar, Eric Caldwell, and Keegan Wilkening win the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association 2013 University Challenge.
541	UNI's Advance Iowa program to be showcased at national entrepreneurial event Public Relations News Release 2012:305, p.1	5/24/2013	Advance Iowa is a statewide economic gardening program, focused on helping mid-sized companies with strategic growth projects. The program follows the approach created by the Edward Lowe Foundation.
542	Competitors selected for John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2012:304, p.1	5/23/2013	Sixteen businesses will compete in the 2013 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition for the chance to win $25,500. First place will receive $25,000, $15,000 for second and 10,000 for third. Honorable mention of $1,000 will be awarded.
543	UNI's Advance Iowa program to be showcased at national entreprenurial events Public Relations News Release 2012:305, p.1	5/23/2013	Advance Iowa is the statewide economic gardening program for Iowa, focused on helping mid-sized companies with strategic grwoth projects. Advance Iowa is a program pf Business and Community Services at UNI.
544	UNI hosts graduate teaching workshop Public Relations News Release 2012:303, p.1	5/22/2013	The graduate-level workshop, "The Environment and the Way We Live: Our Choices Impact Everyone's Future," will be held June 17-18 at the EBLyons Nature Center in Dubuque. A follow-up workshop will be held November 9, at the Swiss Valley Nature Center.
545	Athletic training students ace exam Public Relations News Release 2012:302, p.1	5/21/2013	Fifteen athletic training seniors took to Board of Certification (BOC) exam this April. UNI had a pass rate of 100 percent compared to the national average of 70 percent. Six more UNI seniors are schedule to take the exam in June.
546	UNI student wins national carpet design context Public Relations News Release 2012:301, p.1	5/20/2013	UNI's Libby Hurder, a junior majoring in interior design, took first place in this year's Durkan D*scover Design Competition. She received a $2000 scholarship, and a trip to Las Vegas for the Design Exposition. Matrasa Phillips took third place.
547	'Purple and Old Gold' awards to be announced at UNI commencement Public Relations News Release 2012:300, p.1	5/17/2013	Fifty seniors will be awarded the 'Purple and Old Gold' during the May commencement ceremonies in the McLeod Center. The first awards ceremonies were held on May 29, 1939. List of recipients.
548	Three UNI graduates receive Lux Service Award Public Relations News Release 2012:299, p.1	5/17/2013	Karl Baresel, Darvel Givens, and Theresa Luensmann were recognized during the 2013 spring commencement ceremony as recipients of the university's most prestigious award for undergraduates.
549	Three UNI graduates receive Lux Service Award Public Relations News Release 2012:298, p.1	5/17/2013	Karl Baresel of Davenport; Darvel Givens of Waterloo; and Theresa Luensmann of Aspinwall received the university's most prestigious award for undergraduates during the 2013 spring commencement ceremony.
550	UNI Wellness and Recreation Services will host summer camps Public Relations News Release 2012:299, p.1	5/17/2013	UNI Wellness and Recreation Service will keep students active this summer in two camps. Outdoor Adventure Camp is for children ages 9-12. All Sports Camp children must be between the ages of 6-12.

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