College of Education
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1 | Nursing program takes shape Northern Iowan 119:49, p.1 |
UNI announces the creation of the School of Health and Human Services within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. This will house the new nursing program as well as bring in some programs from the College of Education; photo. | |
2 | UNI social and emotional learning conference Northern Iowan 119:47, p.4 |
The Social and Emotional Learning Conference will be held this year on April 7, 2023 in Maucker Union and Schindler Education Center. This conference is sponsored by the College of Education and Ken Budke; photo. | |
3 | UNI to host Meskwaki Summer Camp for second consecutive year Northern Iowan 119:42, p.1 |
UNI will be hosting the Meskwaki Summer Camp July 17-21, 2023 for Meskwaki students in grades 7-10. This camp focuses on college and career readiness and is organized by a group of UNI staff and students; photo. | |
4 | Election results: Taking your ABC's into 2023-2024 Northern Iowan 119:39, p.1 |
Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo won the Northern Iowa Student Government election by 150 votes and will be the student body president and vice president for the 2023-2024 school year. Nixson Benitez gives more details about the election results including the college elections; photo. | |
5 | Adventure Trips back in action Northern Iowan 119:34, p.1 |
After being shut down in May 2022, the Adventure Trips program is opening back up under the College of Education, Department of Health, Recreation & Community Services (HRCS). HRCS graduate assistant, Drew Abrams played a key part in developing a plan for Adventures Trips to run at full capacity once more; photo. | |
6 | Rod Library sells books for a bargain Northern Iowan 119:28, p.1 |
Rod Library sold over 8,000 books, music, and LPs to education students and/or teachers. This book sale was put on in efforts to help support the Teacher Education and Collaboration Hub (TEACH) project; photo. | |
7 | A letter from COE Northern Iowan 119:1, p.2 |
Colleen Mulholland, Dean of COE, writes a guest column piece that welcomes freshman Panthers. She summarizes what the College of Education (COE) can offer students which include classes, events, and field experience; photo. | |
8 | College of Ed Dean announced Northern Iowan 118:42, p.1 |
Dr. Colleen Mulholland has been chosen as the official Dean for the College of Education; photo. | |
9 | Meet the candidates: College of Education Dean Northern Iowan 118:30, p.1 |
The final three candidates for the Dean of the College of Education position - Colleen Mulholland, Christopher Jochum, and Sara Helfrich - give letters of introduction and state their commitments; photo. | |
10 | 2021 teacher fair to take place virtually Northern Iowan 117:36, p.4 |
UNI will be hosting its teacher fair virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo. | |
11 | UNI Teacher Fair to be held in GBPAC Northern Iowan 116:41, p.4 |
The annual UNI Teacher Fair will be held on March 7 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Students are invited to attend the free event and discuss employment opportunities with over 70 school districts; photo. | |
12 | Keep the light on for Banned Books Week Northern Iowan 116:8, p.1 |
Banned Books Week has returned to UNI, celebrated by Rod Library and the College of Education with multiple displays around campus. The American Library Association (ALA) maintains a list of banned books, which are books challenged by individuals or groups who want them removed from public and school libraries. Youth services librarian Katelyn Browne discusses reasons why books are banned and encourages students and future teachers to read widely; photos. | |
13 | UNI to host Literacy Conference Northern Iowan 114:46, p.2 |
UNI is set to host the Elementary Literacy Conference to give teachers new strategies to current and future teachers. | |
14 | Welcome, from the dean of the College of Education Northern Iowan 111:54, p. |
Dwight Watson welcome new students. | |
15 | UNI to induct students into Teacher Education Program Public Relations News Release 2014:217, p.1 |
UNI College of Education will host its biannual Teacher Education Induction Convocation, March 30, in the Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. A reception will follow in the lobby afterwards. | |
16 | UNI selected as a 'Best Graduate School' by U.S. News & World Report Public Relations News Release 2014:212, p.1 |
UNI is a top graduate school in education, according to the 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools ranking. The College of Business Administration was also recognized in the rankings, being named a best part-time MBA program. | |
17 | 'I Am Eleven' film screening Public Relations News Release 2014:157, p.1 |
The screening will be on February 4th at the College Square Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the movie are ten dollars per person and must be purchased in advance. The film follows 11-year-olds from all around the world, and is 94 minutes long. | |
18 | UNI's College of Education to host town hall meeting in Cedar Rapids Public Relations News Release 2014:136, p.1 |
The meeting will be held December 11, at Grant Wood AEA. UNI will host several town hall meetings across the state to discuss education in Iowa. | |
19 | UNI's College of Education tot host town hall meeting in Des Moines area Public Relations News Release 2014:132, p.1 |
The next meeting will be held in Johnston, December 10, at Heartland AEA. Meeting will be held across the state from now until December. | |
20 | Going around the world for International Education Week Public Relations News Release 2014:119, p.1 |
To help celebrate International Education week, Rod Library is hosting "Around the World in 120 Minutes" on November 19. More than 20 countries will be represented at various tables. All events are free and open to the public. | |
21 | UNI's College of Education to host town meeting in Bettendorf Public Relations News Release 2014:107, p.1 |
UNI will host several town meetings across Iowa to discuss education. The next meeting is November 17, and is going to be held in Bettendorf. Meetings will be held from now until December. | |
22 | UNI's College of Education to host town hall meeting in Clear Lake Public Relations News Release 2014:103, p.1 |
UNI College of Education will host several town meetings across Iowa to discuss education. The next meeting will be held in Clear Lake, November 6. Meetings will be held from now until December. | |
23 | UNI to induct students into Teacher Education Program on October 29 Public Relations News Release 2014:85, p.1 |
UNI College of Education will host its bi-annual Teacher Education Induction Convocation, October 29, in the Great Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Parents, friends, UNI faculty, and administrators are invited to attend. | |
24 | UNI's College of Education to host town hall meeting in Dubuque Public Relations News Release 2014:82, p.1 |
UNI College of Education will host meetings in Iowa to discuss education. The next meeting will be held in Dubuque October 23. | |
25 | Theatre UNI introduces 'Theatre Thursday' Public Relations News Release 2014:71, p.1 |
Theatre Thursday is a gathering of UNI theatre students, faculty, staff, Friends of Theatre UNI members, alumni, and local theatre enthusiasts after the opening night performance of Theatre UNI productions. | |
26 | UNI's College of Education to host town hall meeting in Spencer Public Relations News Release 2014:69, p.1 |
UNI College of Education will host several town hall meetings in Iowa to discuss education. The next meeting will be held in Spencer, October 15. | |
27 | UNI's College of Education reschedules town hall meeting in Cedar Falls Public Relations News Release 2014:68, p.1 |
UNI College of Education will host several town meetings across Iowa to discuss education. A meeting will be held in the Cedar Valley, October 8. | |
28 | UNI's College of Education to host town meeting in Council Bluffs Public Relations News Release 2014:61, p.1 |
UNI College of Education will host several town meetings across the state to discuss education in Iowa. The next meeting will be in Council Bluffs, October 9, at the Educational Service Center. | |
29 | Ralph E. Reynolds named Jacobson Endowed Chair of Literacy at UNI College of Education Public Relations News Release 2014:60, p.1 |
Ralph E. Reynolds has joined the College of Education as the Richard O. Jacobson Endowed Chair of Literacy. His responsibilities at UNI will include conducting research and stimulating research among faculty and graduate students in the COE. | |
30 | UNI's College of Education to host town hall meetings Public Relations News Release 2014:53, p.1 |
UNI College of Education will host town hall meetings across the state to discuss education in Iowa. Meetings will be held across the state from now until December. | |
31 | A welcome from the Dean of the College of Education Northern Iowan 110:55, p. |
Dean Dwight Watson welcomes new students to the university and the College of Education. | |
32 | Possible course changes Northern Iowan 110:55, p.1 |
The Board of Regents heard a proposal that included adding 103 classes to the course offerings and terminating 55 courses. | |
33 | Future teaches make the next step Northern Iowan 110:48, p.1 |
The College of Education inducted 200 students into its teacher education program. Over sixty students attended the induction ceremony. After the ceremony, students and their families were invited to a reception in the lobby of the GBPAC; photo. | |
34 | Alumni aid in cost of tuition Northern Iowan 110:47, p.1 |
The UNI Foundation accepts donations from alumni and friends. The donations go toward scholarships and program funding, as well as other improvements to the university; photo. | |
35 | Bullying and violence prevention summit to be held in Sioux City Public Relations News Release 2013:231, p.1 |
UNI's Center for Violence Prevention and College of Education are sponsors for the upcoming Mentors in Violence Prevention Student Leadership Summit. The summit will take place in Sioux City. Two hundred high school kids will participate in the event. | |
36 | UNI to host eighth annual Math Fair for elementary and middle school students. Public Relations News Release 2013:221, p.1 |
UNI's Teaching Educators About Mathematics (TEAM) organization will host its eighth annual Math Fair. The event is free and open to all fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students in the Cedar Valley. This is a way to get students excited about math. | |
37 | Induction of future teachers at UNI is April 2 Public Relations News Release 2013:218, p.1 |
More than 200 students will be inducted into the UNI Teacher Education Program and are invited to participate in the induction ceremony. There will be a reception in the lobby following induction for the students and their families. | |
38 | UNI awarded more than $500,000 grant to pilot yearlong student teaching program Public Relations News Release 2013:157, p.1 |
UNI has received a grant over $500,000 to pilot a yearlong student teaching program. This program will offer students an authentic teaching experience before graduating. | |
39 | The story behind the gift Northern Iowa Today 97:1, p.13 |
Alumnus Jim Maw talks about his experience at UNI and his continuing support for the university over the years; photo. | |
40 | UNI Child Development Center earns national accreditation Public Relations News Release 2013:141, p.1 |
UNI's Child Development Center has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This means that UNI's Child Development Center is a leader in the national effort to invest in high-quality childhood education. | |
41 | University of Northern Iowa to induct students into Teacher Education Program Public Relations News Release 2013:103, p.1 |
UNI will host the bi-annual Teacher Education Induction Convocation. Three hundred and sixty-eight students have satisfied requirements for admission to the UNI Teacher Education Program. This is the 46th group inducted since 1991. | |
42 | Regents will discuss tuition and fees Northern Iowan 110:15, p.5 |
The Iowa Board of Regents will meet at UNI to discuss funding for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The Regents are considering an increase in funding, which would freeze the tuition rate. UNI is requesting approval for a Center for Educational Transformation. | |
43 | UNI Hall of Excellence to host speaker and ceremony Public Relations News Release 2013:86, p.1 |
UNI will be hosting Anita DeFrantz, member of the International Olympic Committee, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Hall of Excellence. This year four people will be inducted into the Hall of Excellence. | |
44 | BOR approves big-ticket items Northern Iowan 110:5, p.1 |
UNI's official enrollment this year reached 12,159 students. This number is higher than predicted, but lower than last fall's enrollment. At the Board of Regents meeting UNI requested $10 million to help with renovations to Schindler Education Center. | |
45 | Students and families gather for Panther-filled weekend Northern Iowan 110:3, p.1 |
Family Weekend will include a variety of events for all ages. Students and their families can attend the soccer and football games. There will also be other events including a tailgate, juggling performance, and magic shows; photo. | |
46 | $15 million gift will transform teacher education at UNI Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.8 |
Richard O. Jacobson gave money to support the work of the College of Education; will support endowment of faculty positions, visiting faculty, research, scholarships, and conferences; photo. | |
47 | UNI receives $2 million grant from Carver Charitable Trust to lead educational research and development Public Relations News Release 2012:289, p.1 |
UNI received $2 million from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to create a new center for educational research and development. | |
48 | Improving literacy in elementary education Public Relations News Release 2012:274, p.1 |
The first annual Jacobson Center and Reading Recovery Literacy Academy will be held at UNI. This event will feature keynote speaker, Richard Elmore. The 45th annual Elementary Literacy Conference will also take place at UNI featuring Steven Kellogg. | |
49 | UNI's College of Education to host Alumni in Residence Public Relations News Release 2012:260, p.1 |
Several Alumni will be coming to speak at the second annual Alumni in Residence event. Tania Johnson, Harold Colsch, and Kelly Putnam will all be speaking at the event. | |
50 | UNI announces $15 million gift for teacher education Northern Iowan 109:41, p.1 |
Richard Jacobson donated fifteen million dollars to the College of Education. The gift will benefit many students in the future. Mr. Jacobson's contributions to UNI total thirty million dollars; photo. |