Alumni Association
Displaying 51 - 100 of 730 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
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| 51 | Polar Bare Run, Walk, or Roll to take place November 8 Public Relations News Release 2011:103, p.1 |
For the fifth time the UNI Alumni Association and CATS (Connecting Alumni to Students) will host the Polar Bare Run, Walk or Roll on November 8. | |
| 52 | UNI Alumni Association to present Heritage Honors Awards Public Relations News Release 2011:63, p.1 |
The Alumni Association will host the Heritage Honors Awards during a luncheon program to honor several UNI alum. | |
| 53 | Social media at UNI Northern Iowan 108:3, p.5 |
Facebook is being used on campus by individuals and organizations. Twitter is being used by University Relations. The Alumni Association has been working with LinkedIn for several years. | |
| 54 | UNI African-American alumni reunion; Homecoming 2011, October 7-8 Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.26 |
Group will organize activities at Homecoming; photo. | |
| 55 | International tours Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p. |
Alumni Association offers several European tour options. | |
| 56 | Meet the Alumni Association staff Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.26 |
Brief thoughts from the staff; photo. | |
| 57 | UNI leadership development program for professionals begins January 26; Enrollment deadline is January 14 Public Relations News Release 2010:141, p.1 |
The leadership Development Certificate Program is designed to transform good managers into great leaders. Participants are challenged to change from thinking like a manager to thinking like a strategis leader. | |
| 58 | Polar Bare Run, Walk, Roll to take place November 9 Public Relations News Release 2010:122, p.1 |
"The event, which is a winter-wear drive for the Salvation Army, provides an opportunity for students, alumni and the community to give back to the Cedar Valley," said Connie Hansen, assistant director of outreach and engagement, Alumni Relations. | |
| 59 | Let the good times roar: Homecoming traditions Northern Iowan 107:16, p.1 |
Students are encouraged to complete the activities in the Traditions Challenge. Campaniling, homecoming, mural and window painting, pep rally, and the football game are some of the traditions; photo. | |
| 60 | UNI Gallery of Art to present UNI Department of Art alumni exhibition 'Action is Eloquence' Public Relations News Release 2010:108, p.1 |
Three lectures will be offered in association with the exhibition, which is the third in a year long series of events featuring Department of Art alumni titled "Time is Ripe." | |
| 61 | UNI Alumni Association, CATS to host Amazing Race Traditions Challenge Northern Iowan 107:15, p.5 |
Homecoming weekend has a new activity. Students can participate in the Traditions Challenge by finding and taking photos on the list. There are twenty-five possible challenges. The resulting scrapbook will be a memento of college days. | |
| 62 | UNI Alumni Association to present Heritage Honours Awards during Homecoming Public Relations News Release 2010:105, p.1 |
Clayton Condit (B.A. '92), and Barbara (Schmitt) Condit (B.A. '92) of Minneapolis, MN Will receive the Young Alumnus Award and Young Alumna Award, respectively, which recognize graduates 40 years of age or younger who have excelled in their professions. | |
| 63 | Register now for UNI workshop to learn to be more tactful and diplomatic in your communication; Enrollment deadline is October 12 Public Relations News Release 2010:76, p.1 |
"Polishing your Communication Tact" participants will learn and practice the art of tactful and diplomatic communication by first understanding the target audience, and then tailoring an effective, concise message to achieve the desired result. | |
| 64 | Bob Dylan coming to UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:57, p.1 |
Bob Dylan and his Band have announced dates of their fall tour, including a stop at the McLeod Center, at 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24. | |
| 65 | Register now for UNI workshop focused on supporting employees after restructuring or downsizing a business; Enrollment deadline is Sept. 28 Public Relations News Release 2010:55, p.1 |
The workshop "Who's Next? How to Support Employees after a Business Restructuring," will examine the aftermath of a company downsizing or restructuring and outline reinforcements that will aid the surviving employees during the tough, challenging times. | |
| 66 | UNI Gallery of Art to present solo exhibition by UNI Department of Art alumnus Duane Slick Public Relations News Release 2010:50, p.1 |
The exhibition, "The Untraceable Present: Paintings by Duane Slick" will feature a decade or more of paintings as well as artist's books. Slick is a Mesqwaki artist from Waterloo, Iowa, who received a B. F. A. in painting and a B. A. in Art Education. | |
| 67 | Improve your brain power at UNI workshop for managers; Enrollment deadline is Sept. 23 Public Relations News Release 2010:48, p.1 |
The workshop is called "Maximize your Cognitive Capacity," and is hosted by the Executive Development Center. Melanie Hoffner, a certified Brain-Based Trainer, will lead the workshop. | |
| 68 | Register now for UNI workshop on managing your boss; Enrollment deadline is September 9 Public Relations News Release 2010:28, p.1 |
The management workshop "Bossology: Managing Your Boss," will be held in the Business and Community Services Building. Participants will practice managing expectations and priorities to improve their working relationship with their boss. | |
| 69 | Register now for UNI workshop focused on managing negative people; Enrollment deadline is Sept. 2 Public Relations News Release 2010:19, p.1 |
"How to Manage Nests of Negativity: Stop the Finger Pointing, Gossiping, and complaining" will enable workshop participants to learn how to identify and confront employees who are never satisfied and who are vicious with their words and accusations. | |
| 70 | UNI Gallery of Art to present UNI Department of Art alumni exhibition "NeverChaste" Public Relations News Release 2010:8, p.1 |
"Never Chaste" is an exhibition emphasizing the sensuous form and the classical nude, a title taken from Pablo Picasso who stated, "Yes, art is dangerous. Where it is chaste, it is not art." | |
| 71 | Register now for UNI's Professional Development Certificate program; Enrollment deadline is Aug. 13 Deadline to register is July 30 Public Relations News Release 2009:502, p.1 |
Based on an abridged MBA, this business certificate program provides a strong foundation of critical business skills needed to succeed in today's competitive business world. Session topics include managing conflict, maximizing team performance, and law. | |
| 72 | Register now for UNI workshop focused on managig negative people Enrollment deadline is June 23 Public Relations News Release 2009:477, p.1 |
Participants in the workshop "How to Manage Nests of Negativity: Stop the Finger Pointing, Gossiping, and Complaining," will learn how to identify and confront employees who are never satisfied and who are vicious with their words and accusations. | |
| 73 | Register now for UNI workshop on conducting a cost/benefit analysis Enrollment deadline is June 3 Public Relations News Release 2009:469, p.1 |
"Show Me the Money! How to Conduct a Cost/Benefit Analysis," can help determine if a project should be given a green, yellow, or red light, according to Kim Recker, program manager for the Executive Development Center. | |
| 74 | Register now for UNI workshop: Emotional Intelligence: Another Dimension to Intelligence Enrollment deadline is June 1 Public Relations News Release 2009:464, p.1 |
The workshop is called "Emotional Intelligence." Success requires more than IQ--intelligence quotient, which has been the traditional measure of intelligence, according to Kim Recker, program manager for the Executive Development Center. | |
| 75 | Register now for UNI workshop focused on improving tact and diplomacy in communication Enrollment deadline is May 18 Public Relations News Release 2009:454, p.1 |
The words used, tone and delivery of a message contribute to how well the message is received and interpreted. Workshop participants will learn the art of tactful and diplomatic communication by understanding the target audience. | |
| 76 | UNI announces 2010 Lux Service Award recipients Public Relations News Release 2009:437, p.1 |
The Lux Service Award is the most prestigious award given to three undergraduate students each academic year to acknowledge their service to UNI. Recipients are: Amy Costliow, Ebony Jackson, and Jessica Staudt. | |
| 77 | Register now for UNI workshop on improving brain power Enrollment deadline is April 27 Public Relations News Release 2009:410, p.1 |
According to Kim Recker, "This workshop will help you understand ways to improve your concentration, sharpen your memory and maximize your mind power. Workshop participants will enhance their ability to understand and respond strategically to problems. | |
| 78 | Register now for UNI workshop on successfully juggling multiple projects; Enrollment deadline is April 20 Public Relations News Release 2009:387, p.1 |
The workshop, "Juggling Multiple Projects Successfully," will introduce participants to tools and techniques to ensure project success. Kelly Green will lead the workshop. | |
| 79 | Register now for UNI workshop on keeping employees happy and motivated; Enrollment deadline is April 15 Public Relations News Release 2009:379, p.1 |
Workshop participants will learn how to maintain and improve employee morale in both good and difficult times. They will be introduced to advanced principles of motivation, and develop and utilize strategies that will best fit their direct reports. | |
| 80 | Cyber cats; network on-line with the UNI Alumni Association Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.32 |
Urges alumni to connect via LinkedIn and Facebook. | |
| 81 | UNI day at the races Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.27 |
Alumni Association will host day at Iowa Speedway; photo. | |
| 82 | Your university is a place of creation and change Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p. |
Mark Jastorff introduces readers to changes and opportunities at UNI; photo. | |
| 83 | Register now for UNI's negotiating, Resolving Conflict and Decision Making Certificate Program for business professionals; Enrollment deadline is Marc Public Relations News Release 2009:306, p.1 |
The program is designed to equip people and develop their confidence to handle disputes, resolve conflict and make better business decisions. The program is geared toward individuals who manage people or projects. | |
| 84 | UNI begins reorganization Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.1 |
Joel Haack named dean of the College of Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. University Marketing and Advancement Division will be eliminated July 1. Other changes are ahead. | |
| 85 | Gradys give $650,000 to University of Northern Iowa campaign Gift to benefit athletics, Camp Adventure Public Relations News Release 2009:229, p.1 |
The gift, from Junean Witham Grady and Tim Grady of Port St. Lucie, Florida, will support the Camp Adventure program, which provides summer recreation programs for dependent youth at U. S. Military installations, U. S. embassies, and other schools. | |
| 86 | University of Northern Iowa announces first round of reorganization plans Public Relations News Release 2009:225, p.1 |
Effective July 1, 2010 Marketing & Advancement Division will be dissolved, eliminating one university vice president position. Bill Calhoun, current vice president and president of the UNI Foundation, will remain as president of the Foundation. | |
| 87 | Did you ever think back Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p. |
Preview of UNI Traditions Challenge. | |
| 88 | UNI leadership development program for professionals begins Jan. 27 Public Relations News Release 2009:209, p.1 |
The program consists of 10 full-day sessions. It is designed to transform good managers into great leaders. Participants are challenged to change from thinking like a manager to thinking like a strategic leader. | |
| 89 | News Brief: Polar Bare Run Northern Iowan 106:20, p.3 |
Third annual Polar Bare Run will be held; starting and ending at the Alumni House. The event is sponsored by the Alumni Association and the student group, Connecting Alumni to Students. Salvation Army benefits from the donated clothing. | |
| 90 | UNI Community Visit Day in Cedar Rapids Public Relations News Release 2009:138, p.1 |
The Community Visit Day gives the university an opportunity to visit with Cedar Rapids area residents about education, economic, cultural and social issues in the community and outreach programs at UNI. | |
| 91 | UNI Alumni Association to present Heritage Honours Awards during Homecoming Public Relations News Release 2009:121, p.1 |
The awards program honors the accomplishments of graduates and their service to the university. Awards will be presented to Bradley Block, Guang Jin, Sarah "Sally" Carbaugh Frudden, and Leonard Froyen. | |
| 92 | UNI Community Visit Day in Ankeny Public Relations News Release 2009:117, p.1 |
The Community Visit Day gives the university an opportunity to visit with Ankeny area residents about education, economic, cultural and social issues in the community and outreach programs at the College. | |
| 93 | T. C. tryouts held Monday night Northern Iowan 106:6, p.4 |
The identity of T. C. has been kept secret since the 1980s. The judges determine which contestant really wants to continue the tradition or merely has time on his hands; photo. | |
| 94 | UNI Community Visit Day in Council Bluffs Public Relations News Release 2009:55, p.1 |
The visit day gives the university an opportunity to visit with area residents about education, economic, cultural and social issues in the community and outreach programs at the College. | |
| 95 | UNI Foundation; making an impact for 50 years Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.8 |
Brief history of the Foundation, which was established in 1959, with $14,000 in assets from the Alumni Association and the Seerley Foundation; raised $18 million last year; a look at some of the work that it funds; photo. | |
| 96 | Alumni Association; alma mater affinity Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.5 |
Brief history of the Alumni Association, which was founded in 1879; raised funds for the Campanile; established Seerley Foundation; now has seven thousand members; photo | |
| 97 | UNI Alumni Association connects students and alumni Northern Iowan 106:2, p.11 |
Students Today Alumni Tomorrow and Connecting Alumni to Students are sponsored by the Alumni Association to promote interaction between current students and the alumni organization. CATS members must apply and be accepted; photo. | |
| 98 | UNI to 'paint Des Moines purple' Public Relations News Release 2008:600, p.1 |
The event will include networking, discussions, a student and alumni panel and presentations. Attendees will hear about leadership, partnerships, skill building initiatives and other topics throughout the day. | |
| 99 | UNI Alumni Association to provide complimentary membership Public Relations News Release 2008:584, p.1 |
The Alumni Association membership provides access to a series of benefits and premiums. Members can access services like the online alumni directory, invitations and discounts to alumni events and discounts for personalized career advice. | |
| 100 | UNI virtual career center launched Northern Iowa Today 93:1, p.18 |
Alumni Association responds to need expressed by alumni; offers multi-faceted employment service. |