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	Title	Date	Summary
551	STEM-focused summer camps to be offered at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:297, p.1	5/15/2013	UNI is offering a variety of activities this summer to keep students learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), by offering summer camps for middle and high school students. Camps are one week, and located on campus
552	UNI Department of Residence reduces packaging with new dining program Public Relations News Release 2012:296, p.1	5/14/2013	In the last year, the Department of Residence saved $16,423.13 on paper items in the dining centers. The number of disposed packaging items also decreased by 503,535.
553	UNI student awarded Boren Scholarship for international study Public Relations News Release 2012:295, p.1	5/9/2013	Angela Wrage, a senior chemistry and biology major, was awarded a 2013 National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Scholarship. She is one of 161 award winners selected from a pool of 947 applicants.
554	UNI's Panthers pick up to give new life to old stuff May 8-10 Public Relations News Release 2012:294, p.1	5/3/2013	During the fifth annual Panther Pick Up, St. Vincent de Paul, Goodwill Industries International Inc. and The Salvation Army trucks will accept clothing, dishes, furniture, carpet and other useable household items.
555	IWRC launches online food waste reduction resource Public Relations News Release 2012:293, p.1	5/2/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center now offers an online resource to help organizations and individuals reduce food waste. There will also be several workshops held throughout the state to provide education on this topic.
556	UNI New Horizons Band to present spring concert Public Relations News Release 2012:292, p.1	4/29/2013	UNI's New Horizons Band will perform a spring concert at the GBPAC.
557	Benefit from a summer camp at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:290, p.1	4/26/2013	UNI is offering a variety of activities for K through 12 students. These camps are offered in science, athletics, design, digital media, music and much more.
558	Results from the annual State of Iowa Physics Competition Public Relations News Release 2012:291, p.1	4/26/2013	UNI hosted the State of Iowa Physics Competition. 185 students from 21 different schools participated with Decorah High School placing first.
559	UNI receives $2 million grant from Carver Charitable Trust to lead educational research and development Public Relations News Release 2012:289, p.1	4/26/2013	UNI received $2 million from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to create a new center for educational research and development.
560	UNI Department of Technology announces Master of Science in Technology degree Public Relations News Release 2012:288, p.1	4/25/2013	UNI will now offer a Master of Science in Technology degree. This program is designed to prepare and further develop skilled technologists.
561	UNI featured in The Princeton Review's "guide to 322 Green Colleges' Public Relations News Release 2012:287, p.1	4/23/2013	UNI was named on of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada by the Princeton Review. UNI received the highest score among any Iowa college or university.
562	UNI marketing fraternity named top chapter in the nation Public Relations News Release 2012:285, p.1	4/23/2013	UNI's Phi Sigma Epsilon was named 2013 Lewis F. Gordon Top Chapter at the National Convention. Students competed against chapters from 29 universities across the nation.
563	UNI student to participate in Posters on the Hill in Washington, D.C. Public Relations News Release 2012:286, p.1	4/23/2013	Angela Wrage will present her research project, "The Effect of Nutrient Availability on the Evolution of Physiology in Two Tallgrass Prairie Species" at the seventeenth annual Posters on the Hill event.
564	Mini-sumo robots go head-to-head at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:284, p.1	4/22/2013	UNI will host the eighth annual Mini-Sumo Robotics Competition. Robots will fight head-to-head in a tournament. This even is free and open to the public.
565	UNI Gallery of Art to present the spring 'B.F.A. Group Exhibition' Public Relations News Release 2012:282, p.1	4/22/2013	UNI's Gallery of Art will present the spring "B.F.A. Group Exhibition". This will showcase the artwork of nine UNI students.
566	UNI Interpreters Theater to present 'Triskaidekaphobia' Public Relations News Release 2012:281, p.1	4/22/2013	UNI's Interpreters Theater will present, "Triskaidekaphobia: 13 Consumer Tragedies". It was created and will be performed by Amy Kilgard. This performance will address consumerism.
567	UNI promotes S.A.F.E. Factors for National Playground Safety Week Public Relations News Release 2012:283, p.1	4/22/2013	The National Program for Playground Safety will be celebrating National Playground Safety Week. National Playground Safety Week is a week promoting safety of all children on the playground.
568	UNI lecture to explore big data Public Relations News Release 2012:263, p.1	4/19/2013	Sastry G. Pantual will be speaking at UNI for the annual Hari Shankar Memorial Lecture. He will be speaking on societies increasing dependence on large data sets that are difficult to process.
569	UNI's Center for Violence Prevention announces 'Leading by Example' grants to area schools Public Relations News Release 2012:278, p.1	4/16/2013	The Center for Violence Prevention and UNI will recognize area high schools as part of the challenge grant initiative for violence prevention education. The purpose is to educate students and to prevent violence in relationships.
570	UNI's Orchesis Dance Company presents 'Reverie' at annual spring concert Public Relations News Release 2012:279, p.1	4/16/2013	UNI's Orchesis Dance Company will present its annual spring show "Reverie" in the Oster Regent Theater. The show will feature student-choreographed performances.
571	'Bones!' is theme of this year's Camp Musicmania Public Relations News Release 2012:273, p.1	4/15/2013	UNI's Community Music School is offering Camp Musicmania this summer for students grades K through 9. This will help students to explore music, drama, and art.
572	Former Iowa Attorney General Bonnie J. Campbell to speak on Violence Against Women Act Public Relations News Release 2012:276, p.1	4/15/2013	Bonnie Campbell will be speaking at UNI discussing the Violence Against Women Act. As Iowa Attorney General she was a national leader in the reform of the criminal justice system.
573	Improving literacy in elementary education Public Relations News Release 2012:274, p.1	4/15/2013	The first annual Jacobson Center and Reading Recovery Literacy Academy will be held at UNI. This event will feature keynote speaker, Richard Elmore. The 45th annual Elementary Literacy Conference will also take place at UNI featuring Steven Kellogg.
574	Increasing awareness and education of sexual assault Public Relations News Release 2012:275, p.1	4/15/2013	To celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness Month UNI will host several events including seminars on violence prevention and sexual assault awareness.
575	Jessica Valenti lecture rescheduled to April 17 Public Relations News Release 2012:272, p.1	4/15/2013	Feminist author, Jessica Valenti, will be speaking at UNI in honor of Women's History Month.
576	Roberto Matus to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:277, p.1	4/15/2013	As part of the Office of International Programs' Diplomat Series Roberto Matus will be speaking at UNI. Roberto Matus is the Deputy Chief of mission of the Embassy of Chile. He will be discussing the economic development of Chile.
577	UNI International Dance Theatre presents 'Traditions' Public Relations News Release 2012:271, p.1	4/15/2013	UNI's International Dance Theatre will present its annual spring concert. This year's production is "Traditions", and will feature many different dance styles from all over the world.
578	Adapted Sports Camp to be held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:268, p.1	4/12/2013	UNI will host the Adapted Sports Camp for young athletes with a lower limb disability. This is an opportunity for them to compete in many different sports and gain confidence.
579	Suzuki School Junior Orchestra director to celebrate 20 years at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:270, p.1	4/12/2013	The director of the Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra, Tom Schilke, will celebrate 20 years at the annual spring concert.
580	UNI to host U.S. citizenship ceremony Public Relations News Release 2012:269, p.1	4/12/2013	Over on hundred people will become citizens at the UNI citizenship oath ceremony. This is the third annual citizenship oath ceremony to take place at UNI. The event is sponsored by the UNI New Iowans Center.
581	Regional Physics Competition winners advance to state competition Public Relations News Release 2012:267, p.1	4/11/2013	Winners from the Regional Physics Competition will advance to the state physics competition. 216 high school students participated in the regional competition. The state competition will be help in the McLeod Center.
582	NISG brings Iowa state legislators to UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:265, p.1	4/10/2013	Northern Iowa student government will hold a legislative forum presented by a panel of Iowa state legislators. This event is free and open to the public.
583	Raising cancer awareness through the annual Relay for Life Public Relations News Release 2012:266, p.1	4/10/2013	UNI will host the annual Relay for Life with this years theme being "Superheroes¿ Saving the World One Birthday at a Time!". UNI Colleges Against Cancer will be host the event.
584	'POW: A Superhero Catwalk' is theme of 21st annual fashion show Public Relations News Release 2012:264, p.1	4/9/2013	UNI Textiles and Apparel Program will hold its 21st annual fashion show, "POW: A Superhero Catwalk". All students enrolled in TAPP classes are encouraged to design garments for the show.
585	UNI exceeds $150 million campaign goal Public Relations News Release 2012:263, p.1	4/9/2013	UNI raised over $150 million for the Imagine the Impact campaign. This campaign was to raise funds for scholarships, faculty support and academic programs.
586	Groundbreaking of the Panther Plot April 11 at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:261, p.1	4/8/2013	UNI Presidential Scholars and Honors Program will host the groundbreaking of the Panther Plot. This is a garden on UNI's campus to improve the well-being of students and the community.
587	UNI to celebrate Earth Week April 22-26 Public Relations News Release 2012:258, p.1	4/8/2013	There will be a variety of activities the week of April 22-26 to celebrate Earth Week. Students are encouraged to participate in these events and to learn more about conservation throughout the week.
588	UNI to host technology education fair for K through 12 students Public Relations News Release 2012:259, p.1	4/8/2013	Various Kindergarten through 12th grade students will present their projects during a Student Technology Fair. Local judges will review each project and the top projects will showcase their work at the Iowa Technology and Education Connection Conference.
589	UNI to present the Y Factor Iowa: Men Leading by Example Public Relations News Release 2012:262, p.1	4/8/2013	UNI's Center for Violence Prevention will present The Y Factor Iowa to help promote leadership and gender violence prevention on college campuses. Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 Conference commissioner, will be the keynote speaker at the event.
590	UNI's College of Education to host Alumni in Residence Public Relations News Release 2012:260, p.1	4/8/2013	Several Alumni will be coming to speak at the second annual Alumni in Residence event. Tania Johnson, Harold Colsch, and Kelly Putnam will all be speaking at the event.
591	Vermeer CEO to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:254, p.1	4/4/2013	Mary Vermeer Andringa, president and CEO of Vermeer Corporation will speak at UNI. She is speaking as part of UNI's distinguished guest lecture series.
592	The music of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen will be discussed in UNI lecture Public Relations News Release 2012:257, p.1	4/2/2013	John Johnson will be giving a lecture entitled, "Harmony or Discord? The Music of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen as Historical Text". This will examine the use of history and lyrics.
593	UNI Interpreters Theatre production to explore homelessness Public Relations News Release 2012:254, p.1	4/2/2013	UNI Interpreters Theatre production of "Home Is Where Your Dog Is" aims to explore the definition of home. The play was written and directed by graduate student Jorge De Leon.
594	UNI's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education to host annual Holocaust Remembrance and Education Lecture Public Relations News Release 2012:255, p.1	4/2/2013	Howard Reich will be speaking at the fifth annual Norman Cohn Family Holocaust Remembrance and Education Lecture. Reich is a critic for the Chicago Tribune and is the child of Holocaust survivors. The lecture is made possible by UNI alumni Normand Cohn.
595	Environmental activist Majora Carter to speak at UNI's first regional sustainability conference Public Relations News Release 2012:252, p.1	3/29/2013	Majora Carter, an environmental activist, will be speaking at UNI's first ever Sustainability Conference. Carter has a long list of awards and honorary degrees.
596	World Food Prize winner to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:253, p.1	3/29/2013	Hans Herren will be speaking at UNI. His presentation, "Changing Course in Global Agriculture", will discuss the need to adopt new policies globally. Herren was the winner of the World Food Prize in 1995.
597	UNI event will discuss latest innovations in teaching language Public Relations News Release 2012:250, p.1	3/28/2013	UNI will host a presentation and discussion about teaching language. Scholars from UNI, University of Minnesota, University of Iowa, and Iowa State University will discuss strategies for teaching language.
598	UNI to induct students into Teacher Education Program on April 2 Public Relations News Release 2012:251, p.1	3/28/2013	250 students will be inducted into the teacher education program at the Teacher Education Induction Convocation. This is the 45th group of candidates inducted into the Teacher Education program since formal ceremonies began in 1991.
599	UNI's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education to sponsor Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony Public Relations News Release 2012:249, p.1	3/28/2013	UNI's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education will host the seventh annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony. This is part of the National Days of Remembrance.
600	UNI's Strayer-Wood Theatre to present, 'The Merchant of Venice (BEACH)!' Public Relations News Release 2012:248, p.1	3/27/2013	The Strayer-Wood Theatre will present William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice (BEACH)!". This is the last performance at the Strayer-Wood Theatre for the 2012-2013 season.

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