Center for Multicultural Education [CME]

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101 A healthy taste of the world
Northern Iowan 110:43, p.4
The International Student Association put on an event featuring healthy food from various countries. The event was to help students to realize the many different countries represented on campus and to experience a part of their culture; photo.
102 UNI film series to explore why 'Food Matters'
Public Relations News Release 2013:194, p.1
UNI's film series "Food Matters: Individuals Choices ... Community Concerns" will feature the films "King Corn" and "The Garden". The screenings are free and open to the public.
103 UNI to present 'Girl Rising' for Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2013:193, p.1
UNI will present a viewing of the film "Girl Rising" directed by Richard Robbins. The film tells the story of nine girls showcasing the power of education. Discussion and refreshments will follow the film.
104 UNI to screen award-winning film on separation of church and state
Public Relations News Release 2013:189, p.1
UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers will host a screening of the movie "The Lord is Not on Trial Here Today". The film shows the landmark case McCollum v. Board of Education. There will be a discussion following the film.
105 UNI to host filmmaker and co-founder of FoodCorps
Public Relations News Release 2013:172, p.1
Curt Ellis, award-winning documentary filmmaker, will be speaking at UNI about his nonprofit to help prevent childhood obesity. There will be a showing of his film "King Korn" with a discussion to follow.
106 UNI to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with discussion, day of service
Public Relations News Release 2013:156, p.1
To honor Martin Luther King Jr. UNI will host several events including a day of service and a book discussion. At the MLK Day of Service students will package meals for families in need. Marcia Riggs will be the guest speaker at the book discussion.
107 UNI to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
Public Relations News Release 2013:139, p.1
UNI will host a service in remembrance of Nelson Mandela. Mandela was South Africa's first black president. Many people saw Nelson Mandela as a symbol of freedom and peace around the world.
108 UNI professor spreads hope for dementia caregivers
Public Relations News Release 2013:122, p.1
Elaine Eshbaugh, associate professor of family studies and gerontology, will be hosting a seminar "Hope for Dementia Caregivers: How to Win the Day". The seminar will provide a new perspective for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's.
109 Students respond to Angela Davis
Northern Iowan 110:22, p.1
Angela Davis, civil and women's rights icon, presented her lecture "Finding Your Way: Organizing for Social Change and Human Rights". Many UNI students attended the lecture and found it informative and inspiring; photo.
110 Graffiti smears campus after Halloween
Northern Iowan 110:21, p.1
Several graffiti reports were filed with police after Halloween. The Honors Cottage, Center for Multicultural Education, and a house off Seerley Boulevard are some of the locations vandalized. Police are looking for the culprit; photo.
111 University of Northern Iowa students to honor veterans
Public Relations News Release 2013:114, p.1
UNI is hosting a variety of events in honor of Veterans Day. These events will pay tribute to past and present service members and promote awareness.
112 Renowned activist Angela Davis to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:106, p.1
Angela Davis will be speaking at UNI delivering her lecture "Finding Your Way: Organizing for Social Change and Human Rights". Davis was a prominent figure in the civil rights and women's rights movements.
113 Spoken word poet Staceyann Chin to perform at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:97, p.1
Staceyann Chin, award-winning spoken word poet, will perform at UNI. Chin has faced many challenges being Asian as well as homosexual. Tabatha Cruz hopes that Chin's message of support and hope will help UNI continue making inclusive communities.
114 Education expert in dual-language learning to visit UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:93, p.1
Linda Espinosa, expert on dual-language learning, will be speaking at UNI about children growing up in poverty. Espinosa will also be visiting several education classes to talk about how to better serve low-income students and dual-language learners.
115 CROW Forum series at UNI to kick off Oct. 7
Public Relations News Release 2013:79, p.1
The Current Research on Women and Gender (CROW) Forum will be presenting several topics. Augustina Naami, Dawn Del Carlo, and Jennifer Waldron are the professors speaking. This event allows UNI Faculty to share their research with the community.
116 Documentaries to be shown for UNI's Reaching for Higher Ground series
Public Relations News Release 2013:36, p.1
UNI will be showing a number of documentaries as part of the Reaching for Higher Ground project theme "Food Matters". Anyone is welcome to attend these events.
117 Panthers in action: photos from UNI's annual Welcome Week
Northern Iowan 110:2, p.10
Photos of students participating in the various Welcome Week activities; photo.
118 Perceptions shattered at MLK event
Northern Iowan 110:2, p.1
Michael D. Blackwell, director of the Center of Multicultural Education, gave a presentation entitled "The Real Martin Luther King Jr.: Reformist or Revolutionary?". Students found the presentation very informative; photo.
119 Breaking up the old boy's club
Northern Iowan 109:47, p.1
Students and faculty and politicians gathered to discuss the question, "Women in politics: does it matter?". Many panelists agreed that having gender balance in government would be a beneficial thing for the state of Iowa.
120 Mentalist Edward lectures on psychics
Northern Iowan 109:37, p.4
Mark Edward, a mentalist, gave a presentation for Darwin Week. He spoke of the need to be skeptical of psychics. Mark Edward asked students to challenge things like this and to be skeptical of psychics.
121 Harvard Law professor to visit UNI
Public Relations News Release 2012:201, p.1
Harvard Law professor and prize winning author, Randall L. Kennedy, will give a brief lecture in the Center for Multicultural Education regarding the subject of "Race Relations and the Law in the Obama Era."
122 Bienvenido al nuevo America
Northern Iowan 109:26, p.4
Author addresses concern with discrimination against natural-born Hispanic/Latino community. Raises concern of racism and encourages readers to consider equality. Students encouraged to engage in Hispanic/Latino Student Union events; photo.
123 I spy at UNI
Northern Iowan 109:24, p.2
Mystery photo of the week awaiting identification. The previous photo no one identified was the decoration outside the Center for Multicultural Education; photo.
124 UNI gerontology program to celebrate 10th anniversary
Public Relations News Release 2012:130, p.1
Gerontology program will celebrate tenth anniversary with documentary film, "You're Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don't". Event is free and open to the public.
125 UNI's Center for Multicultural Education to host civil rights expert
Public Relations News Release 2012:102, p.1
Richard Thompson Ford, an expert on civil rights and anti-discrimination law will speak at the Center for Multicultural Education. His presentation will offer an analysis of human rights and realities of certain cultures.
126 UNI to host 'Reaching for Higher Ground: The Search for an American Dream'
Public Relations News Release 2012:88, p.1
Series to examine the American Dream and how to pursue it. Events will involve conversation about social justice, education, and economics. Series will include panel discussion, screenings, and exhibits.
127 UNI to host 'Reaching for Higher Ground: The Search for an American Dream'
Public Relations News Release 2012:87, p.1
There will be several different events held as part of the Reaching for Higher Ground series on "The American Dream". These events include guest speakers, artwork, and discussion about the what the American Dream is.
128 We're here, we're queer and we need an LGBT center
Northern Iowan 109:11, p.3
Column urges improvement of services offered to LGBT students. Expresses concerns of LGBT students in regard to safety and environment. Encourages students to get involved and support this effort.
129 I spy
Northern Iowan 109:8, p.2
Faculty, staff, and students asked to identify the mystery picture. The previous photo was not identified, but was the front desk of the Center for Multicultural Education; photo.
130 UNI to host speaker on gender representation in sports
Public Relations News Release 2012:75, p.1
Assistant Professor Kate Lavelle will speak on "Playing Like a Man -- Representations of Gender and Athleticism in Sports". Lecture will focus on athletic abilities of women in masculine terms, and explore why those statements are still used.
131 CME to host sixth annual book club
Northern Iowan 109:6, p.7
A diverse group of books will be available for members. Books offer a great and simple way for people to experience a culture.
132 Student of MLK discusses racism
Northern Iowan 109:5, p.1
Julian Bond stated that racism is not individual behavior, but "a complex set of society actions". Bond spoke as part of this year's Reaching for Higher Ground: The search for the American dream; photo.
133 UNI's Center for Multicultural Education to host book club
Public Relations News Release 2012:50, p.1
This is the sixth year for the book club. A diversity of authors will enlighten readers on cultural matters. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
134 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 109:1, p.2
Scene from the Center for Multicultural Education welcome back barbecue; photo.
135 Fast Facts about UNI
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.supp 8
Fourteen facts about the university; including four photos from events; photo.
136 I Spy at UNI
Northern Iowan 108:52, p.2
Student, staff, and faculty challenged to indentify a mystery photo. Shawna Schrock indentified the previous photo. It is located outside the Center for Multicultural Education; photo.
137 Muslim student group ends year with a look at the art of Islamic architecture
Northern Iowan 108:52, p.6
Center for Multicultural Education hosts dinner to recognize the end of another semester with the Muslim Student Alliance. Photos of mosques tracked religious influence in architecture; photo.
138 UNI to host a screening and discussion of 'Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero'
Public Relations News Release 2011:247, p.1
The film "Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero" will be shown at the Center for Multicultural Education followed by a discussion led by professor Susan Hill.
139 Dancing for the kids who can't
Northern Iowan 108:40, p.6
Dance Marathon raises $56,473.01 for University of Iowa Children's Hospital; photo.
140 UNI to host screening and discussion of film "Ghost of Abu Ghraib'
Public Relations News Release 2011:171, p.1
A film titled "Ghost of Abu Ghraib' will be shown at the Center for Multicultural Education.
141 March against segregation
Northern Iowan 108:35, p.3
Scenes from the symbolic march in Maucker Union. The march ended at the Center for Multicultural Education. The event was sponsored by the Black Student Union.
142 UNIFI to host 'best Darwin week yet'
Northern Iowan 108:35, p.1
The fourth annual Darwin week is filled with interesting and engaging talks outside the classroom. Joe Nickell, a world famous investigator of the paranormal, is the keynote speaker.
143 BSU welcomes Black History Month
Northern Iowan 108:34, p.10
The Black Student Union will host various activities in February, including lectures, dances, and shows. Over twenty events are planned; photo.
144 Preparations pick up for first UNI Dance Marathon
Northern Iowan 108:34, p.10
With the event only three weeks away, only five male students have signed up as dancers. This is out of a total of 340 signed up to dance. Crafts, food, board games, and laser tag will be available.
145 Cose discusses MLK, equality for African-Americans
Northern Iowan 108:29, p.1
The CME hosted author and journalist Elis Cose on Martin Luther King Day. He spoke to a diverse audience; photo.
146 Week highlights opportunities for international education
Northern Iowan 108:22, p.4
November 14 marks the beginning of a series of events highlighting many different countries. Information displays, international foods, cultural games, and speakers will be featured.
147 Stop the cuts
Northern Iowan 108:10, p.3
Students urged to contact legislators concerning the seemingly never ending cuts to education funding. Students now contribute more toward their education than does that state. Take advantage of all the available programs.
148 Marian Wright Edelman to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2011:57, p.1
The Center for Multicultural Education is hosting Marian Wright Edelman to speak on the UNI campus.
149 Luciano encourages pluralism, diversity
Northern Iowan 108:8, p.1
Danique Seymour shared her poem, "Faces", prior to Felipe Luciano's lecture. The lecture was entitled, "Black Latino Unity: The Missing Link". Luciano's lecture was part of a series of lectures on diversity.
150 What NISG's been doing for YOU
Northern Iowan 108:5, p.4
The new column, "From the President's Desk" was started. NISG has passed a resolution to resurface the pedestrian bridge over Hudson Road. NISG is now working more with student organizations. Public Safety recently has allowed skate boards on campus.
151 UNI's Center for Multicultural Education to host lecture on racial equality
Public Relations News Release 2011:18, p.1
Felipe Luciano will present his lecture "Black Latino Unity: The Missing Link" as a guest in the Center for Multicultural Education.
152 UNI's Center for Multicultural Education to host 2011-2012 book club
Public Relations News Release 2011:26, p.1
For the fifth year, the UNI Center for Multicultural Education will host a book club open to students, faculty staff, and community members.
153 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 108:1, p.11
Scenes from the welcome BBQ and move-in day; photo.
154 Find your hot study spot
Northern Iowan 107:54, p.supp 10
Several study areas on campus are noted. Rod Library is one of the best spots. Help is available.
155 Myth busted: plenty to do in Cedar Falls, Waterloo
Northern Iowan 107:48, p.4
Presidential Scholars have been working for a year to develop eleven unique locations for students to visit. These locations are not normally visited by students.
156 Center for Multicultural Education celebrates 40 years
Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.23
Brief history of the center; photo.
157 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.6
Scenes from the UNI Hispanic Latino Student Union Black and White Ball; photo.
158 I Spy at UNI
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.1
Students, faculty, and staff challenged to identify the photo' location; photo.
159 Center for Multicultural Education turns 40
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.6
Open house to celebrate fortieth anniversary of the center will be February 28; photo.
160 American and International students unite for English Coffee Hour
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.5
Coffee hour is a monthly event. Cultural and Intensive English Program students, staff and their new English conversation partners are invited to attend; photo.
161 Influential filmmaker Julie Dash to speak at UNI
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.4
Hearst Lecture Series to feature multi-award winning film director. Julie Dash's presentation will be in the Center for Multicultural Education.
162 Campus diversity hub celebrates 40 years.
Public Relations News Release 2010:217, p.1
A 40th anniversary open-house reception for the Center for Multicultural Education will be held in Maucker Union. Julie Dash will speak on her recent works as part of the Hearst Lecture Series.
163 Celebrating Black History Month
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.6
It is difficult to imagine the campus under the segregation rules that were present during the 1960's. During February the country takes a moment to remember, reflect, and educate itself about the African-American dream; photo.
164 UNI students experience culture at the Chinese New Year Celebration
Northern Iowan 107:34, p.6
Year of the Rabbit was celebrated at the Center for Multicultural Education. Chinese dishes were the main attraction. Music, dance, video footage, and drama were provided; photo.
165 Tim Wise to speak at UNI
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.3
Tim Wise returns to UNI after speaking on campus four years ago. The antiracist educator, essayist, and author will speak on comparative racism, race and education, and racism and religion.
166 Weeklong UNI Homecoming Celebration October 17 - 23
Public Relations News Release 2010:104, p.1
Events begin Saturday with the annual Panther Pacers 5K Cross Country Run. Prior to the football game kickoff, there will be a Safe Date Tailgate to educate students about the issues surrounding violence prevention.
167 UNI to host internationally acclaimed author Tim Wise
Public Relations News Release 2014:155, p.1
Tim Wise, acclaimed white anti-racist essayist, educator, and author is the author of five books and has contributed essays to 25 books. He is internationally renowned for his knowledge on issues of comparative racism, and race and education.
168 Former U. S. ambassador to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2010:80, p.1
Mary Kramer, former president of the Iowa Senate and former Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, will speak in the Center for Multicultural Education.
169 October 4 CROW Forum to feature UNI psychology professor
Public Relations News Release 2010:69, p.1
Mary Losch, will present "Iowa Initiative Research Program: Addressing Unintended Pregnancy in Iowa" at noon, Monday. The Iowa Initiative Research Program is based at UNI in the Center for Social and Behavioral Research.
170 CME to host fourth annual book club
Northern Iowan 107:5, p.1
Students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome to participate in the Center for Multicultural Center's book club. Members will read selected books dealing with expressions/perspectives from different cultures.
171 UNI graduate designs sundial for UNI campus
Northern Iowan 107:5, p.5
Michael and Susan Ward donated the sundial; designed by Beth Nybeck. The sculpture is located in the Memorial Garden; photo.
172 UNI students to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Northern Iowan 107:5, p.6
A music festival September 16 will highlight the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; photo.
173 Students bring jazz series to UNI campus
Northern Iowan 107:4, p.3
Jazz students will perform Monday evenings in the memorial garden from 7-8 pm. A jam session will continue that evening from 8-9 pm; photo.
174 UNI's Center for Multicultural Education to host 2010-2011 book club
Public Relations News Release 2010:38, p.1
Participants will be reading and discussing texts that deal with various cultural expressions and share history, customs, and perspectives of African-Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, and Asian/Pacific Islander Americans.
175 UNI to host Judy Shepard and series of LGBT dialogues
Public Relations News Release 2010:35, p.1
The university will host a series of events regarding struggles faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students and citizens. The events are part of a lecture to be given by Judy Shepard of the Laramie Project.
176 UNI to be a stop on the R.I.D.E. for high school counselors
Public Relations News Release 2009:478, p.1
R.I.D.E. stands for Rediscovering Iowa's Diverse Education. The program gives high school counselors the opportunity to learn about programs, facilities and college life at north central Iowa insitiutions.
177 'Jesus, Interrupted' author to speak at UNI
Ehrman's visit part of book club series finale

Public Relations News Release 2009:383, p.1
Bart Ehrman, the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will discuss his book "Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (and Why We Don't Know About Them)."
178 UNI textiles and apparel students present annual student fashion show April 10
Public Relations News Release 2009:382, p.1
The theme for this year's show is Trendslation. Thirty-seven student designers will present four sections of different fashion trends from the past and present, including street warrior and old Hollywood.
179 UNI hosts 'An Evening with Cornel West'
Public Relations News Release 2009:330, p.1
West, the Class of 1943 University Professor in the Center for African-American studies at Princeton University, a social activist and author, will speak about civic engagement and the democratic process.
180 UNI students head south for Civil Rights Study Tour
Public Relations News Release 2009:327, p.1
Thirty-one participants will take part in the Multicultural Education's tour, a five-day trip including visits to museums, memorials, and numerous hot spots from the Civil Rights Movement. Students will visit Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham, Alabama.
181 UNI dining services to offer Tibetan cuisine March 9
Public Relations News Release 2009:305, p.1
Following dinner, the film "Kundun," the true-life story of the Dalai Lama and his daring struggle to lead his nation at one of the most challenging times in its history, will be shown at the Center for Multicultural Education.
182 UNI hosts immigration interpreter from Postville raids
Public Relations News Release 2009:304, p.1
Erik Camayd-Freixas, a federally certified interpreter who translated at the federal hearings in Waterloo after the 2008 immigration raid at Agri-Processors, Inc. in Postville, will participate in two events about "The Postville Story."
183 UNI celebrates Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2009:300, p.1
To kick off Women's History Month, "Women in the Globalized World," a panel discussion sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program, will be held in the Center for Multicultural Education, Maucker Union.
184 Students celebrate Chinese New Year
Northern Iowan 106:36, p.7
The evening of February 13 marked a Chinese New Year's party in the Center for Multicultural Education. Those who attended enjoyed violin and dance performances, games, and a Chinese buffet.
185 Valentine's Day: a romantic day for some, just another day for others
Northern Iowan 106:34, p.14
Those in relationships are looking forward to celebrating, while those without significant others plan to celebrate quietly with friends; photo.
186 UNI celebrates Black History Month
Public Relations News Release 2009:259, p.1
The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) will offer a variety of events throughout February in honor of Black History Month. Umaru Balde will describe his journey from child slavery to his pursuit of a college education in Iowa.
187 UNI Chinese Student and Scholar Association to host documentary filmmaker Feb. 17 "Mysterious China" film exhibition to run Feb. 10-11
Public Relations News Release 2009:255, p.1
Chris Nebe, award-winning documentary filmmaker, will speak on the past and present of Tibet in Maucker Union Ballroom. Nebe has been exploring China's history, culture and society for 15 years.
188 About Sienkiewicz
Public Relations News Release 2009:246, p.1
A Ph. D. candidate at the University of Wisconsin, Sienkiewicz received his B. A. in philosophy and film studies from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. His academic research focuses on western involvement in Middle Eastern broadcasting.
189 Feb. 1 CROW Forum to feature UNI executive vice president and provost
Public Relations News Release 2009:235, p.1
"Women in Academic Leadership" will be presented by the executive vice president and provost Gloria Gibson as part of the CROW (Current Research on Women's Studies) Forum. The forum will be held in the center for Multicultural Education in Maucker Union.
190 UNI's CME to host discussions in tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Public Relations News Release 2009:226, p.1
Rufus Burrow, Jr., Indiana professor of Christian thought and professor of theological social ethics at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, will discuss his book, "Martin Lucher King, Jr. for Armchair Theologians" at the Book Club meeting.
191 Remember when . . . .
Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.
Ethnic Minorities and Cultural House established in 1970; activities now centered in Center for Multicultural Education; photo.
192 Three local educators receive UNI Multicultural Educator Award
Public Relations News Release 2009:201, p.1
Recipients of the 2009 Multicultural Educator Award include: Beverly Smith, Clare Struck, and Charlotte Coleman. According to Janet McClain, the purpose of the award is to recognize ethnically and culturally diverse educators.
193 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 106:17, p.21
Graduate student pumpkin carvings; photo.
194 Paul Rusesabagina to speak at UNI Nov. 3
Public Relations News Release 2009:134, p.1
Paul Rusesabagina, whose personal experiences of the Rwandan genocide inspired the 2004 film "Hotel Rwanda," will speak in Lang Hall Auditorium. His novel explores his personal journey while explaining the history behind Rwanda's Hutu and Tutsi tribes.
195 Next CROW forum to be held Nov. 2
Public Relations News Release 2009:128, p.1
"Third Wave Agneda: Women's Flat-Track Roller Derby" is the title of a lecture to be given by Ruth Chananie-Hill, Jennifer Waldron, and Natalie Turner, as part of the CROW (Current Research on Women) Forum in the Center for Multicultural Education.
196 UNI students take a STAND
Northern Iowan 106:14, p.4
Professor Stephen Gaies hopes to start a chapter of Students Taking Action Now Darfur.
197 Mayhem Poets present their love for poetry
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.15
Rutgers University served as common ground for the three members of Mayhem Poets. The group met with students in an informal setting at the Center for Multicultural Education; following a performance at the Performing Arts Center; photo.
198 UNI to celebrate Green Week, Oct. 18-24
Public Relations News Release 2009:114, p.1
Green Week is a campus-wide event that serves to entertain, educate and inspire the campus community. NISG, and other organizations, wants to reach out to individuals who have not yet considered the consequences of environmental ignorance.
199 Center for Multicultural Education to host speaker Melissa Esquivel Oct. 6
Public Relations News Release 2009:91, p.1
Esquivel, interim administrator of the Iowa Division of Latino Affairs and manager of the Iowa Youth Congress will discuss the impact of Latinos in the United States and Iowa.
200 CROW forum to be held Monday, Oct. 5
Public Relations News Release 2009:69, p.1
"Working to End Gender Violence on College Campuses: 1999-2009" is the title of a lecture to be given by Annette Lynch, professor of textiles and apparel. Lynch will discuss three Department of Justice, Campus Gender Violence Prevention grants.