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	Title	Date	Summary
201	UNI to host speaker on affirmative action Public Relations News Release 2014:27, p.1	9/2/2014	UNI's Center for Multicultural Education (CME) will host speaker Sheryll Cashin September 11. This event is free and open to the public.
202	Surprising insights from UNI State of Iowa Small Business Report Public Relations News Release 2014:24, p.1	8/27/2014	UNI's Regional Business Center announces the publication of the 2014 Iowa Small Business Report (ISBR). The report is based on data collected from Iowa small business owners associated with business activity of 2013.
203	UNI to celebrate Iowa Prarie Heritage Week Public Relations News Release 2014:25, p.1	8/27/2014	UNI will host activities during Iowa Prairie Heritage week, September 8 through September 14. UNI's Tallgrass Prairie Center will offer refreshments and optional tours during this time.
204	UNI to host Kindergym program this fall Public Relations News Release 2014:23, p.1	8/27/2014	UNI will host Kindergym, an informal learning program focused on the development and refinement of motor skills for 2-5 year-olds. The registration fee is $32 and deadline for registration is September 15.
205	Three finalists chosen for the John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2014:22, p.1	8/26/2014	The John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition committee announced today that three finalists will be recognized at a awards luncheon in Des Moines September 18. The three finalists were: Green Start LLC, Iowa Adaptive Technologies, and Pear Deck.
206	Food Network star Amy Thielen to demonstrate cooking during UNI visit Public Relations News Release 2014:21, p.1	8/25/2014	Amy Thielen will visit UNI September 4 and 5. Thielen will conduct food demonstrations at the Harvest Festival and talk about her journey from Midwest to New York and back during an evening presentation.
207	Pentatonix brings pop a capella sound to Gallagher Bluedorn October 2 Public Relations News Release 2014:20, p.1	8/20/2014	Pentatonix, winners of season three of NBC's "The Sing-Off", will perform at UNI's Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on October 2. Students tickets go on sale September 3, and public tickets go on sale September 10.
208	Free webinar about Iowa sales tax on transactions involving nonprofit and governmental entities Public Relations News Release 2014:19, p.1	8/19/2014	A free online webinar on August 27 will talk about Iowa sales tax on transactions involving nonprofit and governmental entities.
209	UNI received more than $40 million in grants, awards for FY14 Public Relations News Release 2014:18, p.1	8/19/2014	UNI and the UNI Foundation received a total of $40.8 million in sponsored grants, awards, and funding for FY14. Sponsored funding has contributed $1.8 million for student wages and student assistance ships.
210	Turtle habitat study offers UNI students hands-on research opportunity Public Relations News Release 2014:17, p.1	8/18/2014	UNI biology professor Jeff Tamplin has been named the principal investigator of a $60,000 grant sponsored by the United States Fisheries and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and disbursed through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
211	UNI Suzuki School announces orchestra auditions Public Relations News Release 2014:16, p.1	8/15/2014	Auditions for the Northern Iowa Youth Orchestra will be held August 29. Auditions for the Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra will be held September 19. School orchestra membership is required for membership in either of the orchestras.
212	UNI student recieves Fulbright award Public Relations News Release 2014:15, p.1	8/14/2014	Molly Rome, a senior majoring in TESOL/Spanish has been awarded the Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to Argentina for an English Teaching Assistantship.
213	Ten finalists selected for John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2014:14, p.1	8/13/2014	Ten businesses have been selected as finalists in the 2014 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition. This year a total of $50,000 will be awarded to the top three submitted business plans.
214	UNI Gallery of Art to present 'Nature's Toolbox: Biodiversity, Art, and Invention' Public Relations News Release 2014:13, p.1	8/11/2014	UNI Gallery of Art is presenting "Nature's Toolbox: Biodiversity, Art, and Invention" from August 25, through October 18 at the Kamerick Art Building, room 111. All events are free and open to the public.
215	UNI Lifelong University announces upcoming fall courses Public Relations News Release 2014:11, p.1	8/11/2014	UNI's Lifelong University will offer a variety of courses this fall. The cost for each class is $40. To register or view a course description, call University Events Coordination.
216	UNI's Jacobson Center is recipient of 2014 Richard O. Jacobson Philanthropy Award Public Relations News Release 2014:12, p.1	8/11/2014	The Richard O. Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy at UNI is the recipient of the 2014 Richard O. Jacobson Philanthropy Award. The award was presented to UNI President Bill Ruud and Jacobson Center Director Salli Forbes at an event on August 2.
217	Matthew Kroeger named UNI's new associate vice president of enrollment management Public Relations News Release 2014:10, p.1	8/7/2014	Matthew Kroeger has been named the associate vice president of enrollment management at UNI. His official state date was July 31.
218	John Iceland to give lecture on poverty in America Public Relations News Release 2014:9, p.1	8/6/2014	John Iceland, professor at Penn State University, will present a lecture at UNI. The event takes place August 26 in the Center for Multicultural Education (CME).
219	UNI Roadside Program organizes Back to Our Roots Conference Public Relations News Release 2014:8, p.1	8/6/2014	Iowa's 28th annual Roadside Vegetation Management Conference will take place September 11 and 12 at Upper Iowa University. A grant from the Iowa Living Roadway Trust Fund supports this annual event.
220	UNI to host interactive exhibit at Iowa State Fair Public Relations News Release 2014:7, p.1	8/6/2014	UNI will host an interactive exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. It will be open to fair goers from August 7, through August 17.
221	Green Iowa AmeriCorps continues into sixth year Public Relations News Release 2014:6, p.1	7/21/2014	The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service has approved funding for the University of Northern Iowa's sixth year running of the Green Iowa AmeriCorps program. Green Iowa AmeriCorps offers comprehensive energy services to underserved communities in Iowa.
222	UNI Homecoming parade entries needed Public Relations News Release 2014:5, p.1	7/16/2014	UNI is accepting entries for the Homecoming Parade, which is September 20. The Homecoming theme this year is "Students By Day, Panthers By Night". Forms must be submitted by September 5.
223	UNI Suzuki School announces beginning classes and parent orientation Public Relations News Release 2014:4, p.1	7/16/2014	UNI Suzuki School invites parents and beginning music students to learn more about the Suzuki School program this August. The cost of classes is $102 and registration is due by August 1. Students will join the sessions starting August 21.
224	Michael Licari named interim executive vice president and provost at UNI Public Relations News Release 2014:3, p.1	7/15/2014	Michael Licari has been named interim executive vice president and provost at UNI. He assumed his new responsibilities on July 1. A comprehensive search for the new executive vice president and provost will happen during the 2014-15 school year.
225	Cedar Falls is No. 22 on 'Great Affordable College Towns List' Public Relations News Release 2014:2, p.1	7/9/2014	Cedar Falls, home to UNI, was ranked No. 22 on the list of "50 Great Affordable College Towns". It is also the only city in Iowa to be on the list.
226	Sturgis Youth Theatre celebrates 15th anniversary with 'The Glass Slipper' Public Relations News Release 2014:1, p.1	7/3/2014	The Sturgis Youth Theatre willl present "The Glass Slipper: The Story of Cinderella", July 17 through 20 at the Strayer-Wood Theatre. Tickets are five dollars and can be purchased by calling 319-239-1540.
227	UNI to host Midwest Summer Institute: Inclusion & Communication for All Public Relations News Release 2013:288, p.1	6/19/2014	Both nationally recognized and area experts on school and community inclusion will be at UNI for the 2014 Midwest Summer Institute on Inclusion & Communication for All June 23 and 24. The event is taking place in Russell Hall.
228	'Purple and Old Gold' awards announced at UNI Commencement Public Relations News Release 2013:290, p.1	6/18/2014	Purple and Old Gold awards were presented to 58 seniors during commencement ceremonies on May 7. The awards are the highest university honor awarded by academic departments to undergraduate students.
229	UNI professor recieves Loren Horton Community History Award Public Relations News Release 2013:289, p.1	6/18/2014	Franscesca Soans, associate professor, and Robert Neymeyer, received the 2014 Loren Horton Community History Award from the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI). The award was presented at the annual Awards for Excellence in History Ceremony, May 14.
230	Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabiliation Project Animal Camp June 16-20 Public Relations News Release 2013:287, p.1	6/16/2014	Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project will host an animal camp from June 16, through June 20. The camp uses animal therapy and education to help relate to the children.
231	UNI Driver Education Endorsement Program to begin fall 2014 Public Relations News Release 2013:284, p.1	6/2/2014	UNI is offering a course sequence beginning fall of 2014 leading to the Driver Education Endorsement. It allows teachers to earn the endorsement by completing nine units of credit over two semesters.
232	UNI Public Art Incubator sculpting 2014 Special Olympics torch Public Relations News Release 2013:285, p.1	6/2/2014	UNI's Public Art Incubator was asked to create the 2014 Special Olympics Torch. The torch should be finished during the first week of June. The Special Olympics will be held in Newark, New Jersey from June 14, through June 21.
233	UNI to offer Education of the Gifted Endorsement entirely online Public Relations News Release 2013:286, p.1	6/2/2014	UNI is accepting applications for its state-approved online Education of the Gifted Endorsement program which begins fall 2014. Courses will be completed in two semesters and are offered entirely online via eLearning.
234	Master of Arts in School Library Studies to be offered at a distance through UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:283, p.1	5/28/2014	UNI is accepting applications for its Master of Arts in School Library Studies program that begins fall of 2014. The courses are offered online through eLearning. If on the right track students should earn a degree or certificate by fall of 2016.
235	$10,000 small business grant winner announced Public Relations News Release 2013:281, p.1	5/27/2014	Earlier this month, people gathered in Iowa City to attend the Dream Big Grow Here event to celebrate entrepreneurship in Iowa. The winner of this years prize was Deborah VanderGaast with Tipton Adaptive Daycare in Tipton.
236	UNI to host Midwest International Piano Competition June 1-7 Public Relations News Release 2013:280, p.1	5/27/2014	UNI School of Music and the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center will host the Midwest International Piano Competition on June 1, through June 7. The event is open to the public and piano enthusiasts.
237	Youth STEM summer camps offered at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:282, p.1	5/27/2014	College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences at UNI is offering youth summer camps for the summer 2014. A limited number of scholarships can be provided for those who meet certain requirements.
238	UNI to offer new health education endorsement courses online and on campus Public Relations News Release 2013:279, p.1	5/22/2014	UNI is accepting applications for courses leading to the Iowa Secondary School Health Education Teaching Endorsement. Anyone with a current Iowa teaching certificate can take state-approved courses to earn this endorsement.
239	UNI supports Arctic social science conference in British Columbia Public Relations News Release 2013:278, p.1	5/12/2014	An National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded to UNI is being used to support the eighth International Congress of Arctic Social Science (ICASS) on May 22, through May 26, at the University of Northern British Columbia.
240	Three UNI graduates recieve Lux Service Award Public Relations News Release 2013:277, p.1	5/8/2014	UNI presented three graduating students with the Lux Service Award for their service to the university, those being: Dave Pope from Clear Lake, Kayla McCormick from Caledonia, Minnesota, and Ramya Varadaraju from India.
241	UNI certificate in sustainability now offered Public Relations News Release 2013:276, p.1	5/7/2014	UNI is offering a new certificate in sustainability after being approved by the Board of Regents on April 24. The certificate will likely improve students' job opportunities. The certificate is open to all undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.50 or high
242	UNI students will benefit from new scholarships Public Relations News Release 2013:275, p.1	5/7/2014	Mark and Jill Oman of Des Moines have committed $1.1 million to the UNI Foundation. The endowed fund will be used to support the UNI Annual Fund and two scholarships.
243	UNI's Panther Pick Up to give new life to old stuff May 7-9 Public Relations News Release 2013:274, p.1	5/6/2014	UNI will hold its 6th annual Panther Pick Up, a project to help the environment while benefiting the community, on May 7 through May 9. Pick up times and locations are listed on the UNI Office of Sustainability website.
244	UNI Department of Theatre recieves national accreditation Public Relations News Release 2013:273, p.1	5/5/2014	UNI Department of Theatre recently gained accreditation through the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). NAST is made up of approximately 117 schools of theatre.
245	UNI Department of Languages and Literatures presents awards, scholarhips Public Relations News Release 2013:271, p.1	5/1/2014	UNI Department of Languages and Literatures presented 23 students with awards and scholarships.
246	UNI summer camps keep students active and engaged Public Relations News Release 2013:272, p.1	5/1/2014	Students can stay active throughout the summer thanks to UNI summer camps. The camps are led by UNI faculty, staff, and current students.
247	Students gain access to growing industry through new UNI/Kirkwood bridge program Public Relations News Release 2013:270, p.1	4/29/2014	The bridge program gives Kirkwood students the opportunity to network with UNI students and faculty before joining the UNI's Graphic Information Science program.
248	UNI prepares for spring Commencement Public Relations News Release 2013:269, p.1	4/29/2014	UNI will host three spring Commencements this year. The ceremony for graduate degrees is May 9. The ceremony for undergraduate degrees are on May 10 and 11. All ceremonies will be held in the McLeod Center.
249	Explore STEM concepts through camps at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:265, p.1	4/28/2014	UNI's College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences is offering summer camps through the Iowa Experimental Program for summer 2014. The camps are designed to encourage and provide increased access for student participation in STEM disciplines.
250	UNI New Horizons Band to present spring concert Public Relations News Release 2013:267, p.1	4/28/2014	UNI's New Horizons Band will perform a spring concert at 7:30 p.m., May 5, in the Great Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). A reception will be held immediately following the concert; admission is free.

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