China
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| 1 | What's happening in the Uyghurs in China Northern Iowan 117:42, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the "genocide" against the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, China, has been created by the media based upon a misunderstanding of the facts of the situation. | |
| 2 | 'Mulan' review: more realistic, less fun Northern Iowan 117:8, p.4 |
Hunter Friesen reviews the Disney live action version of the story "Mulan." Friesen informs readers of the price point of the film and gives it 3/5; photo. | |
| 3 | Rawwas: U.S. makes 'enemy' out of China Northern Iowan 117:7, p.3 |
Mohammed Rawwas argues that the U.S. has made China into an unjustified enemy; photo. | |
| 4 | UNI cancels international travel, COVID-19 Northern Iowan 116:42, p.1 |
Due to COVID-19, UNI has cancelled all university-sponsored international travel. The university first cancelled travel for the next 30 days, then for all summer 2020 study abroad courses. UNI implemented travel restrictions in stages, beginning in January with a temporary moratorium on travel to China, extending it to South Korea on February 29, Italy on March 2, and Iran on March 3. Students in UNI Camp Adventure were recalled or transferred from affected areas. On March 5, the Board of Regents issued a statement for all three public universities cancelling university-sponsored travel for all faculty, staff, and students for the next 30 days, which included spring break. UNI absorbed the cost of cancelled study abroad programs. Although the threat of the virus remained low for Iowa and campus, the university began preparations for the unlikely event of a campus shutdown with information posted on prepare.uni.edu. A panel on the virus and combatting its spread was to be held March 11 in Lang Hall Auditorium; photo. | |
| 5 | Fascism, neoliberalism, and oligarchy Northern Iowan 116:39, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, candidate Bernie Sanders should be the next president of the United States. Rawwas discusses democracy, capitalism, the state of the economy in the US and China, and the similarities between Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg as oligarchic authoritarians; photo. | |
| 6 | CIEP panel brews up converstaion Northern Iowan 116:24, p.2 |
The Cultural and Intensive English Program (CIEP) held a Coffee Hour and Information Panel in Rod Library. CIEP is an on-campus program that teaches both international and domestic students English and celebrates their native cultures while integrating them into American culture. This panel had international students from Saudi Arabia, China, and India speak; photo. | |
| 7 | Jepson Forum on immigration and tariffs Northern Iowan 116:9, p.1 |
The annual Jepson Forum, which honors Danish immigrant Lawrence Jepson who came to Iowa in the early 1900s, took place inside Schindler Education Center on September 26th, 2019. The forum was organized by Professor of Economics Shahina Amin and panelists were Loren Bawn, Mark Grey, Chad Hart, and Aaron Purze. The discussed immigration, politics, tariffs, and agriculture; photo. | |
| 8 | Former UNI student starts '6 Mile Clothing' Northern Iowan 115:41, p.5 |
Former student Alex Oleson started "6 Mile Clothing" to benefit Christian missions in countries such as China and Haiti; photo. | |
| 9 | ISSO to offer students a 'Taste of Culture" Northern Iowan 115:23, p.5 |
The International Students and Scholars Office will host "Taste of Culture" in Rod Library on November 12. The represented countries will include Peru, Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Columbia and others; photo. | |
| 10 | Oscar controversy symptom of international racism Northern Iowan 112:34, p.3 |
In Slaughter's opinion, the lack of the diversity in Oscars nominations is tied to Hollywood's attempts to sell films internationally, in markets that may not approve of the racial representation the USA finds normal; photos. |
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| 11 | Trump has plan for income inequality Northern Iowan 112:30, p.3 |
In response to the January 14 Northern Iowan column "Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech," Slaughter discusses the presidential candidate's focus on the causes of income inequality; photos. |
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| 12 | Going global; students and faculty explore Mandarin Chinese course Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.24 |
Mandarin Chinese course offered in fall 2012 semester; students offer their reactions to the course. | |
| 13 | Students, faculty share experiences with Mandarin Chinese course Northern Iowan 109:16, p.1 |
Twelve students enroll in Chinese language course; taught by visiting faculty member from Taiwan; students share their reactions to the course. | |
| 14 | UNI Physics Department establishes agreement with Chinese high school Northern Iowan 109:3, p.5 |
The agreement provides information to the high school and in return the high school will assist three students each year to enroll at UNI in physics. Increasing the enrollment and providing an international atmosphere is the goal; photo. | |
| 15 | New Chinese language and culture courses offered at UNI Northern Iowan 109:2, p.1 |
Two three credit co-requisite courses and a three hour credit evening course in Mandarin Chinese are offered. Students can still sign up for these classes. The classes are offered by the Department of Languages and Literatures. | |
| 16 | UNI student saves life while aboard Northern Iowan 109:2, p.8 |
Austin Hedstrom used his life saving skills to save the life of a Chinese boy. Hedstrom saw the problem, reacted, and took immediate action. Back thrusts caused the boy to spit up water. Hedstrom then went with the boy to the hospital; photo. | |
| 17 | Students arrested for purchasing fake IDs Northern Iowan 108:6, p.1 |
The Department of Homeland Security tipped off the Cedar Falls Police Department that false IDs had been discovered in a shipment from China. Two UNI students have been arrested for the purchase of false IDs. | |
| 18 | UNI professor discusses geo-tourism in China Northern Iowan 107:39, p.1 |
John Groves has traveled to China on three different occasions. He enjoys the international experience and working with colleagues from around the world; photo. | |
| 19 | Conflicting accounts of history complicate understanding of Dalai Lama's relationship with China Northern Iowan 106:42, p.1 |
Joyce Chen offers her viewpoint concerning China's reaction to the Dalai Lama's visit to the University of Calgary. Chinese students do not oppose the visit, but are concerned that existing biases will become stronger; photo. | |
| 20 | Dalai Lama may bring more than just words of peace to UNI Northern Iowan 106:40, p.1 |
China has removed accreditation from the University of Calgary following the 2009 visit of the Dalai Lama. There are now one hundred students from China enrolled at UNI; photo. | |
| 21 | 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. | |
| 22 | 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. | |
| 23 | Study Abroad with UNI this Summer Northern Iowan 106:17, p. |
Opportunities to gain college credit while taking classes in other countries. | |
| 24 | 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. | |
| 25 | Study Abroad with UNI this summer Northern Iowan 106:5, p.12 |
Opportunities to study overseas during the summer of 2010 announced. | |
| 26 | UNI to host four Chinese delegates from City College Dongguan during Arne Duncan visit, April 24 Public Relations News Release 2008:478, p.1 |
For the past three years, the College and CCDGUT have exchanged students for a special summer program, with approximately 25 UNI students traveling to Dongguan each summer to teach English, and Chinese students traveling to Cedar Falls to participate. | |
| 27 | UNI to host lecture on pre-modern Chinese history Public Relations News Release 2008:439, p.1 |
"The (Sixth-Century) Reunification of China" will be the topic by Charles Holcombe, professor of history. He will explore the pivotal era in pre-modern Chinese history that led to China's reunification in 589 A.D. under one imperial dynasty. | |
| 28 | Winners of essay contest get opportunity to study abroad as part of a new course Northern Iowan 105:45, p.1 |
Global Skills course allows students to study in Dalian, China, for three weeks during June. | |
| 29 | Four UNI students win international business practices essay contest Public Relations News Release 2008:383, p.1 |
Samantha Smith, Joe Burke, Nick Hanson, and Alex Mutschler have selected to participate in new Global Skills course, a short-term study abroad program in Dalian, China. The program will provide students with Chinese language and global business skills. | |
| 30 | Study Abroad this summer with UNI !!! Northern Iowan 105:32, p.13 |
Places, dates, contact information, and availability for opportunities to study abroad during the summer. Information on times, dates, and places for the Study Abroad Spring Open House. | |
| 31 | UNI President Ben Allen Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.16 |
President Allen and other UNI officials attended the Commencement program for the UNI MBA program in Hong Kong; photo. | |
| 32 | UNI hosts Beijing Opera performers Public Relations News Release 2008:177, p.1 |
"Beijing Opera Demystified" will be presented by Ghaffar Pourazar and Morimura Chie, both directors and performers of the International Center for Beijing Opera based in China. They will demonstrate male and female roles. | |
| 33 | Dalai Lama to visit UNI Northern Iowan 105:10, p.4 |
President Allen's announcement of the acceptance of an invitation to visit UNI by the Dalai Lama. Announcement met with mixed reactions; photo. | |
| 34 | Study Abroad this summer with UNI !!! Northern Iowan 105:6, p.5 |
Capstone classes are available in other countries this summer. Classes vary in length from two to nine weeks. | |
| 35 | Olympics an opportunity for peace Northern Iowan 105:2, p.16 |
Believes the decision to compete in the Olympics was correct. U. S. participation showed that even with many differences with China; the countries can get along. | |
| 36 | We shouldn't have been there at all Northern Iowan 105:2, p.18 |
China accused of using the Olympics to showcase their form of government. Concerns over the lack of human rights in China should have led the U. S. not to participate; photo. | |
| 37 | China's progressive building Northern Iowan 105:1, p.28 |
The buildings used for the Beijing Olympic games were designed to impress. | |
| 38 | Watch the news already people, or else Northern Iowan 104:47, p.7 |
Students urged to watch or read the news to keep up on local, national, and world events; photo. | |
| 39 | Price of oil hits all-time record highs Northern Iowan 104:43, p.1 |
World demand for oil increasing; causes price to increase to record levels; photo. | |
| 40 | American Embassy lit on fire in Serbia Northern Iowan 104:39, p.3 |
U. S. embassy building gutted by fire in Belgrade, Serbia; photo. | |
| 41 | Study abroad opportunity in China Northern Iowan 104:23, p.4 |
A four week summer study/work program is available in China. Contact the Study Abroad Office for more information. | |
| 42 | UNI and Hohai University solidify partnership between business programs Public Relations News Release 2007:9, p.1 |
A five-member delegation from Hohai University in Nanjing, China will be visiting UNI June 12-13. | |
| 43 | Study Abroad program offers chance to work, study in China Northern Iowan 103:21, p.5 |
Students can earn up to five credits by participating in the Study Abroad program. China is only one of the countries that are available; photo. | |
| 44 | UNI graduation in China is first UNI graduation ceremony held outside United States; June 18 event marks Robert D. Koob's last official duty Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 |
Forty-five students will be taking part in the ceremony. | |
| 45 | UNI offers students free pass to China Northern Iowan 102:35, p.1 |
Study Abroad program offers opportunity to travel to China this summer. Students pay only summer tuition to receive credits; photo. | |
| 46 | UNI students celebrate Chinese New Year; festivities begin tonight in Maucker Union Ballroom Northern Iowan 102:34, p.1 |
Events will include traditional Chinese dance, calligraphy, and eating Chinese food; photo. | |
| 47 | Chinese New Year festival emphasizes history, culture Northern Iowan 101:41, p.5 |
The event was coordinated by the Introduction to Leadership class and the Chinese Student and Scholar Association. | |
| 48 | Chinese New Year festival to be held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
Festival will celebrate Chinese culture. | |
| 49 | Rare international internship offers a host of opportunities Northern Iowa Today 89:1, p.18 |
Three College of Business Administration worked for First Automobile Works in China for a year; several Chinese students are working as interns in the US. | |
| 50 | SARS hits home for UNI grad Northern Iowa Today 87:2, p.3 |
Kevin Hessel talks about his experience in China during outbreak of SARS. |