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251 UNI recieves 2014 Healthy Iowa Award
Public Relations News Release 2013:266, p.1
4/28/2014 The Iowa Department of Public Health and the Healthiest State Initiative recognized UNI's achievements in leading Iowa's charge in advancing well-being during the Healthy Iowa awards ceremony on April 16 in Des Moines.
252 UNI to host inclusion and communication conference
Public Relations News Release 2013:268, p.1
4/28/2014 UNI will host the 2014 Midwest Summer Institute: Inclusion and Communication for All on June 23, and June 24, in Russell Hall.
253 Additonal funding for UNI approved
Public Relations News Release 2013:264, p.1
4/24/2014 Iowa House and Senate approved a 4 percent funding increase for each of Iowa's public universities along with an additional $2.6 million in special funding to UNI's base in recognition of its reliance on state funding.
254 Iowa mowing laws designed to protect roadside habitats
Public Relations News Release 2013:263, p.1
4/24/2014 UNI's Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Program (IRVM) reminds Iowans of restrictions prohibiting the mowing of state-maintained highway right-of-way and roadside ditches prior to July 15. The Iowa Code 314.7, extended the no-mow period.
255 50th annual Model United Nations at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:259, p.1
4/21/2014 UNI will host the 50th annual Iowa High School Model United Nations (IHSMUN) on April 24 and 25. Nearly 25 high schools from across the state will represent 39 countries of the United Nations. Ron McMullen, former U.S. ambassador will be the speaker.
256 Lynda Yates to lecture at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:260, p.1
4/21/2014 Lynda Yates, an associate professor of linguistics at Macquarie University in Australia, will present her lecture "Communication, Language and preparing for the Work Place". April 28 in Seerley Hall.
257 National Playground Safety Week keeps kids safe
Public Relations News Release 2013:261, p.1
4/21/2014 The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS), will celebrate National Playground Safety Week Playground
258 UNI featured in The Princeton Review's 'Guide to 322 Green College'
Public Relations News Release 2013:262, p.1
4/21/2014 UNI is one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review. UNI's rating of 95 out of 99 was the highest score of any school in Iowa.
259 UNI hosts Take Back the Night to increase awareness of sexual assault
Public Relations News Release 2013:257, p.1
4/17/2014 UNI will host Take Back the Night in Seerley Hall to increase awareness of sexual assault. There will be a panel discussion, a sign-making and March from Seerley Hall to the Campanile.
260 UNI Textiles and Apparel program presents 'Stripped'
Public Relations News Release 2013:258, p.1
4/17/2014 UNI's Textile and Apparel program (TAPP) will hold its 22nd annual design show, "Catwalk22: Stripped" on April 26 in Lang Hall. All students enrolled in the TAPP classes were encouraged to design original garments for the show.
261 Nationally known anti-sexist activist to present lecture at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:256, p.1
4/15/2014 Jackson Katz will address sex and gender issues during his lecture on April 24, at 7:30 p.m., in Sabin Hall, Room 002. Katz is the creator of the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP). The lecture is free and open to the public.
262 Rod Library hosts new UNI Museums exhibit
Public Relations News Release 2013:255, p.1
4/15/2014 African art is going to be featured in the Rod Library as part of a new exhibit titled "The Sacred & The Secular". This exhibit will be open through September 28.
263 UNI Gallery of Art to present 'B.F.A. Group Exhibition'
Public Relations News Release 2013:252, p.1
4/14/2014 UNI Gallery of Art will present "B.F.A. Group Exhibition". The artwork of eight UNI Bachelor of Fine Arts seniors will be displayed. The event is free and open to the public.
264 UNI Gallery of Art to present 'B.F.A. Group Exhibition'
Public Relations News Release 2013:252, p.1
4/14/2014 The artwork of eight Bachelor of Fine Arts seniors will be displayed in the Gallery of Art from Monday, April 28, through Saturday, May 10 on the main floor. A reception is planned for Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in the south lobby.
265 UNI International Dance Theatre to present 'Salute to the Silverscreen'
Public Relations News Release 2013:253, p.1
4/14/2014 UNI's International Dance Theatre will present its annual spring show. This year's production is titled "Salute to the Silverscreen". There will be a variety of dance styles from around the world showcased.
266 UNI's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education to host annual Holocaust Remembrance events
Public Relations News Release 2013:254, p.1
4/14/2014 The UNI's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education (CHGE) will host several events in honor of the Days of Remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust April 23, through April 29. All events are free and open to the public.
267 Cedar Valley Nonprofit Award winners announced
Public Relations News Release 2013:251, p.1
4/11/2014 UNI's Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association announced the Cedar Valley Nonprofit Award winners. The winners will be honored at a luncheon in the Commons Ballroom. The Veridian Community Engagement Fellowship Awards will also be presented.
268 'I2AmUNI' event will share stories of underrepresented students
Public Relations News Release 2013:248, p.1
4/10/2014 Student are invited to participate in the I2AmUNI event. Students are asked to share their story about how they have felt excluded at UNI. The event was planned by several different multicultural student groups. UNI strives to represent all students.
269 'Singing lecture' will explore folk songs and the labor movement
Public Relations News Release 2013:244, p.1
4/10/2014 Corey Dolgon will use music to explore the role that folk songs had in the U.S. labor movement. His "singing lecture" is entertaining and informative. The event is free and open to the public.
270 Iowa Business Plan Competition open for submissions
Public Relations News Release 2013:250, p.1
4/10/2014 The John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition is now accepting entries for the 2014 competition. This is the ninth year of the competition. This years first prize winner will receive $25,000.
271 One hundred people will become American citizens at ceremony
Public Relations News Release 2013:249, p.1
4/10/2014 UNI will host a U.S. Citizenship Ceremony to celebrate the 100 people that will become American citizens. There are people for 36 different countries becoming U.S. citizens. The public is encouraged to attend this event.
272 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present 'Performance Power Hour'
Public Relations News Release 2013:247, p.1
4/10/2014 UNI's Department of communication Studies will present "Performance Power Hour". This is a way for students to share with the public the work they have been doing in the classroom.
273 UNI McLeod Center to host State of Iowa Physics Competition
Public Relations News Release 2013:245, p.1
4/10/2014 UNI will host the annual State of Iowa Physics Competition. High school students that qualified at regional competitions will compete in a series of five events. The purpose is to encourage creativity, ingenuity, and understanding of physics.
274 UNI to celebrate Earth Week April 21-25
Public Relations News Release 2013:246, p.1
4/10/2014 UNI will celebrate Earth Week on April 21 through April 25. There will be several events around campus to raise awareness about protecting the environment. There will also be an Earth Day Highway Cleanup where students can volunteer their time.
275 The UNI wind symphony to offer their last performance of the season
Public Relations News Release 2013:242, p.1
4/9/2014 UNI's Wind Symphony will have their last performance of the season offered as part of the UNI School of Music Spotlight Series. The concert will feature pieces with American, Australian, and Japanese roots.
276 UNI to hold remembrance of Rwandan genocide
Public Relations News Release 2013:243, p.1
4/9/2014 The Center for holocaust and Genocide Education and the Center for Multicultural Education will sponsor a remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. More than 800,000 people were killed during that time.
277 Alumni to return to UNI for Alumni in Residence program
Public Relations News Release 2013:241, p.1
4/8/2014 Each spring UNI selects distinguished graduates to participate in the Alumni in Residence program. These accomplished alumni come to campus and speak with students about the connection between the classroom and professional world.
278 Brenda Bass named UNI dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Public Relations News Release 2013:238, p.1
4/8/2014 Brenda Bass has been named the new dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She first started at UNI in 1996 and has worker her way up.
279 UNI to host Y Factor: Military Summit April 15
Public Relations News Release 2013:239, p.1
4/8/2014 UNI will be hosting The Y Factor Iowa: Military Summit on Tuesday April 15. The daylong conference is for ROTC cadets, guard, and reserve units both active and retired. The event is free and open to the public.
280 UNIBusiness students to plant 6,500 trees in Cedar Falls
Public Relations News Release 2013:240, p.1
4/8/2014 Student organizations in the UNI College of Business Administration are teaming up to plant 6,500 trees in Cedar Falls. This is made possible through the Living Lands and Waters Million Trees Project.
281 University Book and Supply presents Outstanding Teaching Awards
Public Relations News Release 2013:237, p.1
4/7/2014 The winners of the University Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Awards for 2014 have been announced. The winners are Sarah Vander Zanden, Sheila Benson, Nicholas Schwab, and Russell Guay.
282 Public Relations News Release 2013:236, p.1 4/3/2014
283 UNI SAVE Forum Actors to present '(Re)Orientation'
Public Relations News Release 2013:234, p.1
4/3/2014 UNI Students Against a Violent Environment (SAVE) will present "(Re)Orientation". The performance is to raise awareness and start conversations about preventing gender-based violence.
284 UNI students excel in local advertising awards
Public Relations News Release 2013:235, p.1
4/3/2014 Several students from UNI won awards at the American Advertising Federation-Cedar Valley regional competition. Recent graduate Rob Wirtjes won the award for Best of Show.
285 UNI students present research at Iowa Capitol
Public Relations News Release 2013:236, p.1
4/3/2014 Several students from UNI presented their research at "Research in the Capitol". This is a program where honors students from the Regents universities present their projects at the Iowa Statehouse. State senators and representatives attended the event.
286 Walk a mile in her shoes at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:233, p.1
4/2/2014 UNI will host the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to raise awareness about the serious causes and effects of sexualized violence against women. Registration is going on now.
287 Bullying and violence prevention summit to be held in Sioux City
Public Relations News Release 2013:231, p.1
4/1/2014 UNI's Center for Violence Prevention and College of Education are sponsors for the upcoming Mentors in Violence Prevention Student Leadership Summit. The summit will take place in Sioux City. Two hundred high school kids will participate in the event.
288 Technology projects to invade UNI during the Student Technology Fair
Public Relations News Release 2013:227, p.1
4/1/2014 UNI will host the Iowa Technology and Education Connection (ITEC) Student Technology Fair. More than 50 projects from 12 school districts will be displayed for the public. Winners will be invited to showcase their projects in Des Moines.
289 UNI offers Bachelor of Arts in technology management entirely at a distance
Public Relations News Release 2013:232, p.1
4/1/2014 UNI is now accepting applications for the Bachelor of Arts in technology management degree program. The program will be entirely online. This allows for nontraditional students and students who do not live in the area to succeed.
290 UNI professor creates documentary film about the 'One Day in May'
Public Relations News Release 2013:228, p.1
4/1/2014 Jay Lees, Julie Lowell, and Sarah Stubbe worked together to create a documentary about the tornado that hit Parkersburg. They interviewed over 100 people to make the film. The event will feature a preview of the film and a lecture.
291 UNI to host best-selling author Steven Johnson on The Digital Turn
Public Relations News Release 2013:230, p.1
4/1/2014 UNI will host Steven Johnson giving his lecture for The Digital Turn: The 2013-14 Hearst Lecture Series. Johnson is a best-selling author with a unique perspective. The event is free and open to the public.
292 UNI to host creator of 'Angry Little Asian Girl' comic
Public Relations News Release 2013:229, p.1
4/1/2014 UNI's Center for Multicultural Education will host Lela Lee, creator of "Angry Little Asian Girl" the comic. Lela Lee brings a fresh perspective on race, feminism, and cultural expectations.
293 UNI American Marketing Association completes Blue Zones Project Organization Checklist
Public Relations News Release 2013:226, p.1
3/31/2014 UNI's American Marketing Association (AMA) completed the Blue Zones Project Organization Checklist. AMA is the first business organization on campus to complete the Blue Zones checklist. AMA hopes other student organizations will follow their lead.
294 UNI offers Master of Science in Technology entirely at a distance
Public Relations News Release 2013:225, p.1
3/31/2014 UNI is accepting applicants for the Master of Science and Technology degree program. The program is now available online using eLearning. UNI is committed to providing affordable education to all residents of the state.
295 46th annual conference on elementary literacy at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:223, p.1
3/27/2014 UNI will host the 46th annual Elementary Literacy Conference. The conference is free to UNI students and faculty. The event will include multiple sessions on topics in the areas of literacy, arts integration, and the Common Core standards.
296 Get Energized, Iowa! Asks community members to take short survey
Public Relations News Release 2013:224, p.1
3/27/2014 Organizers of the 2012 Get Energized, Iowa! Competition would like to survey participants of the project. UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education partnered with the project. The survey is available at several locations or online.
297 Mini Comic-Con at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:222, p.1
3/27/2014 Rod Library will host a Mini Comic-Con with a variety of comic book-related activities. There will even be a costume contests with prizes awarded for each age group. The event is free and open to the public.
298 Theatre UNI to present 'August: Osage County'
Public Relations News Release 2013:220, p.1
3/27/2014 Theatre UNI will present "August: Osage County". The production is about the secrets of a splintered family being brought to light. UNI theatre students and community acting talents make up the cast.
299 UNI to host eighth annual Math Fair for elementary and middle school students.
Public Relations News Release 2013:221, p.1
3/27/2014 UNI's Teaching Educators About Mathematics (TEAM) organization will host its eighth annual Math Fair. The event is free and open to all fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students in the Cedar Valley. This is a way to get students excited about math.
300 Induction of future teachers at UNI is April 2
Public Relations News Release 2013:218, p.1
3/26/2014 More than 200 students will be inducted into the UNI Teacher Education Program and are invited to participate in the induction ceremony. There will be a reception in the lobby following induction for the students and their families.

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