Center for Multicultural Education (CME)

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# Title Date Summary
101 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.
102 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.
103 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.
104 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.
105 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.
106 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.
107 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."
108 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.
109 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.
110 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.
111 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.
112 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.
113 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.
114 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.
115 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.
116 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.
117 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.
118 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.
119 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.
120 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 109:1, p.2
Scene from the Center for Multicultural Education welcome back barbecue; photo.
121 Fast Facts about UNI
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.
Fourteen facts about the university; including four photos from events; photo.
122 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.
123 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.
124 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.
125 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.
126 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.
127 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.
128 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.
129 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.
130 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.
131 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.
132 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.
133 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.
134 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.
135 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.
136 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.
137 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.
138 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.
139 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 108:1, p.11
Scenes from the welcome BBQ and move-in day; photo.
140 Find your hot study spot
Northern Iowan 107:54, p.
Several study areas on campus are noted. Rod Library is one of the best spots. Help is available.
141 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.
142 Center for Multicultural Education celebrates 40 years
Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.23
Brief history of the center; photo.
143 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.6
Scenes from the UNI Hispanic Latino Student Union Black and White Ball; photo.
144 I Spy at UNI
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.1
Students, faculty, and staff challenged to identify the photo' location; photo.
145 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.
146 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.
147 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.
148 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.
149 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.
150 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.