Burkart--Gina L. (English Faculty)

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1 UNI Academic Learning Center provides resources for students
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.5
Help with math skills, writing, study skills, and test prep for the GRE and PPST are offered in the ITTC building on a walk-in basis or by class attendance; photo.
2 GRE resources available for students
Northern Iowan 107:11, p.4
Preparing for the Graduate Record Examination is made easier with the help of the Academic Learning Center. Coffee Chats are held three times a week in Maucker Union. Assistance is available; photo.
3 UNI Lifelong University announces fall 2009 courses
Public Relations News Release 2008:609, p.1
"Myth, Narrative and Art," Charles Adelman; "Book Discussion 'The Devil in the White City,'" Gina Burkart; "A History of Terrorism," Hal Wohl; "The Buddhism of the Dalai Lama," James Robinson; "The Economy: Past and Future," David Surdam.
4 UNI Lifelong University announces fall 2008 courses
Public Relations News Release 2007:757, p.1
Five non-credit courses will be offer this fall. Lifelong University began in fall 2005 to help satisfy the need for lifetime learning opportunities.
5 Third week of March 2008 brings renewal of nature and spirit
Public Relations News Release 2007:505, p.1
Gina Burkart has studied the works and letters of C. S. Lewis to write her new book, "Finding Purpose in Narnia; A Journey with Prince Caspian."
6 UNI professor presents at "Harry Potter" conference
Northern Iowan 103:57, p.3
Gina Burkart lead a round table discussion on moral development; in addition to presenting a paper at New Orleans conference; photo.
7 UNI instructor to present at Harry Potter Conference
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Gina Burkart will present her paper "Rising Above Situational Ethics: Raising Phoenixes in a World of Crows" at the Phoenix Rising conference in May.
8 Harry Potter characters used to discuss children's moral development
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Gina Burkart is using the literary character Harry Potter to show how children change and pass through the stages of moral development.
9 Parents can use children's classics to teach Lenten lessons
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Gina Burkart uses children's literature to convey the message of Lent.
10 'A Parent's Guide to Harry Potter' goes worldwide
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI instructor's book on Harry Potter gets translated for mass production.
11 UNI instructor finds Christian connections in Harry Potter books
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Gina Burkart's new book shows how situations in the Harry Potter novels can relate to life.
12 Professor says Harry Potter books teach Christian values
Northern Iowan 99:57, p.1
Gina Burkart seeks to prove Harry Potter is more than a fairy tale through her master's thesis and book; photo.
13 UNI professor: use Harry Potter books to teach Christian values
Public Relations News Release 2002:564, p.1
Gina Burkart writes book describing Harry Potter as a basis for moral development.
14 Putting Harry Potter in the classroom
Public Relations News Release 2001:231, p.1
Gina Burkart will talk about her teacher's guide that is based on the Harry Potter books.
15 Hogwarts' Harry teaches a lesson
Northern Iowan 98:24, p.1
Graduate student Gina Burkart uses the "Harry Potter" book series to help teachers discuss morals with their students; photo
16 UNI instructor urges parents to consider Harry Potter's good traits
Public Relations News Release 2001:211, p.1
Gina Burkart states that the Harry Potter books present opportunities for readers to think about religion and everyday issues such as peer pressure.
17 Instructor urges parents to focus on Harry Potter's positives
Public Relations News Release 2000:397, p.1
Gina Burkart says there are many lessons to be learned from the Harry Potter books.