Communication

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101 Four argumentative tactics to avoid
Northern Iowan 103:33, p.7
When disagreeing with someone, do not use dismissive tactics. Facts are needed to challenge successfully the ideas of other people.
102 The Culture Corner
Northern Iowan 103:35, p.8
Satire used in description of President Bush's new policy for Iraq. Comments on human interactions.
103 When words don't work
Northern Iowan 103:29, p.5
Importance of communication among family and friends explained.
104 Gender gulf needs drained
Northern Iowan 103:15, p.5
Communication between genders and allowing men to express their feelings are two major hurdles to narrowing gender differences.
105 Dealing with roommates part of college life
Northern Iowan 103:4, p.4
College life involves many adjustments. Living away from home with a person from a different background can be a challenge.
106 Mediocre America lacks capacity to care
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.5
Believes Americans are falling behind in areas such as intelligence and communication.
107 Better Business Communication Day
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Better Business Communication Day encourages all workers to acknowledge the importance of effective communication.
108 R u thinkin' b4 u write? IM may be the problem
Northern Iowan 101:26, p.9
A look at Internet shorthand and abbreviations and how they are becoming prevalent in everyday writing; photo.
109 The importance of conversation skills
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
The week of November 22 is "Better Conversation Week"; proponents encourage people to try to understand the listener and avoid language that evokes negative emotion.
110 Today is "Better Business Communication Day"
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
January 26 is a day set aside to encourage communication in the workplace.
111 UNI students and faculty receive top honors at International Association of Education and Communications Technology meeting
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Descriptions of awards and elections provided.
112 The importance of conversation skills
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.2
Listening described as a key component of conversation that should be bolstered.
113 Children with speech impairment topic for first Heart Lecture Series speaker at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Sharynne McLeod to deliver address on speech impairment and children.
114 True "free time" almost non-existent, says UNI professor
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.2
Explanation of how the barrier between work and leisure has broken down.
115 Are pre-game and half-time pep talks really effective?
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Tips for coaches on building team unity.
116 FCC steps back from stopping fax communication
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.2
New policies set to go into effect are delayed for further consideration on the matter.
117 Communicate with Your Kids Month
Public Relations News Release 2003:102, p.1
How to talk to your children.
118 Fighting your fear of public speaking
Public Relations News Release 2001:485, p.1
Some techniques will be discussed to assist people in speaking in front of groups.
119 Communication tip
Campus News Network 12:17, p.2
Mark Curran, managing director of Ogilvy PR, suggests ways to communicate with "Generation Y."
120 Communication tip
Campus News Network 12:16, p.1
Mark Curran, managing director of Ogilvy PR, provides characteristics of "Generation Y."
121 Losing your audience? Look for thee early warning signs: Communication Tip
Campus News Network 12:9, p.2
Communication tips are given to help you determine if you audience is losing interest in what you are talking about.
122 Dean Kruckeberg
Campus News Network 12:2, p.
Presented at national conference on education in journalism and mass communication.
123 Morgan recognized as ICA outstanding young teacher
Campus News Network 11:24, p.2
She was presented with the outstanding young teacher award from the Iowa Communication Association.
124 Did you know?
Campus News Network 11:23, p.2
Shows that current students tend to get the majority of news and information from the Web.
125 Kids do better when parents involved in their lives
Public Relations News Release 1996:187, p.1
Ann Vernon discusses the importance of parents being more involved in their childrens' lives.
126 Educating parents about what goes on in school can be as important as what children learn: Early childhood expert
Public Relations News Release 1990:723, p.1
Anne Federlein states that educators need to communicate with parents what is going on in their child's preschool and elementary classroom.
127 University of Northern Iowa Debate duo of Hawbaker and Schuler cap their debate career as number two team in the nation on season record
Public Relations News Release 1989:531, p.1
The debate duos of Aaron Hawbaker and Ken Schuler, and Dan Janssen and Jon Morphew compete in the National Debate Tournament. The teams were accompanied by Professors Walter Ulrich and William Henderson.
128 Conference for teacher educators set for March 29, 30 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:486, p.1
The Iowa Department of Education, UNI, and Wartburg College co-sponsor a conference for teacher educators at the Education Center. Topics covered include new accreditation standards, communication, and non-sexist education.
129 'Images of Pride' theme for University of Northern Iowa's 27th Annual Workshop for Educational Office Personnel Wednesday (March 21)
Public Relations News Release 1989:475, p.1
Professors Vapordeal Sanders, Vicki Grimes, Robert Hardman, Leland Tack, Doreen Hayek, Ed Redalen and Karen Nantz organize a workshop held in the Education Center. A noon luncheon is held in the Maucker Union Expansion.
130 University of Northern Iowa's novice debate team wins Junior Varsity National Championship
Public Relations News Release 1989:474, p.1
Professors Walter Ulrich and Bill Henderson's debate duos achieve victory at the American Debate Association Junior Varsity National Tournament while the men's basketball team battles Missouri in the NCAA competition.
131 University of Northern Iowa qualifies more speech team members for AFA Nationals
Public Relations News Release 1989:462, p.1
Six members of the individual events team either qualified or were chosen as alternates for the American Forensic Association's National Individual Events Tournament. Kevin Gilbertson earns sixth at the Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha National Tournament.
132 For fourth consecutive year, University of Northern Iowa qualifies second team for national debate tournament
Public Relations News Release 1989:453, p.1
Dan Janssen, Jon Morphew, Aaron Hawbaker, and Ken Schuler qualify for participation in the National Debate Tournament. The duos are accompanied by Professor William Henderson.
133 Second place for University of Northern Iowa individual events speech team in Missouri tourney
Public Relations News Release 1989:452, p.1
Professor Bruce Wickelgren accompanies the individual events team in their second place finish at the Northeast Missouri State University Tournament. Students competed in poetic and prose interpretation, informative speaking, and communication analysis.
134 Better communication skills for teachers essential to improving public school education, says University of Northern Iowa professor
Public Relations News Release 1989:436, p.1
Professor Mary Bozik and the Speech Communication Association of America push for communication training requirements in the education program. Bozik facilitates several speech workshops for education majors.
135 First place finish at 'Heart of America' Tournament for University of Northern Iowa debate duo
Public Relations News Release 1989:444, p.1
Aaron Hawbaker and Ken Schuler earn first place at the Heart of America Tournament at the University of Kansas. Dan Janssen and Jon Morphew are slated to compete in the National Debate Tournament, coached by Professors William Henderson and Walter Ulrich.
136 University of Northern Iowa individual events speech team takes second at MAFL
Public Relations News Release 1989:431, p.1
The individual events team earns second place at the Mid-America Forensic League Tournament at Iowa State University. The team was accompanied by Sara Cornette, Tina Frederickson; and Professors Bruce Wickelgren, Penny Geurink, and Bill Henderson.
137 Second place tourney finishes for University of Northern Iowa debate & individual events teams; good showing by debate duo in national competition
Public Relations News Release 1989:363, p.1
The individual events team and debate duos earn two second place finishes and an 'excellent showing' at the University of Wisconsin. The teams were accompanied by Professors Walter Ulrich, William Henderson, Bruce Wickelgren, and Tina Frederickson.
138 Top awards in district communications recognition program again go to University of Northern Iowa's Office of Public Relations
Public Relations News Release 1989:361, p.1
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education awards the Office of Public Relations with the Exceptional Achievement Award, as well as two awards of merit. Awards were received for exceptional electronic media.
139 Speakers awards, high finishes continue for University of Northern Iowa debaters
Public Relations News Release 1989:348, p.1
Debate duos earn a first place finish, as well as a number of speaker awards at the University of Miami Junior Varsity Tournament.
140 Becoming a better listener now begins in kindergarten
Public Relations News Release 1989:347, p.1
Professors Phyllis Carlin and Mary Bozik develop a program for building listening skills in children ranging in age from kindergarten to the fourth grade.
141 First and second place finishes for University of Northern Iowa individual events speech team at West Coast tournaments
Public Relations News Release 1989:346, p.1
The individual events team returns after a successful run at a tournament held in the University of Southern California. The seven-member team was accompanied by Professors Penny Geurink, Bruce Wickelgren, and William Henderson.
142 University of Northern Iowa to offer language arts course in Storm Lake
Public Relations News Release 1989:321, p.1
Professor Jeanne Harms holds a course on the instruction of oral and written language in the elementary setting. It will be the second course offered through the master of arts in education program offered in Storm Lake.
143 Effective listening skills are essential to learning
Public Relations News Release 1989:307, p.1
Professors Mary Bozik and Phyllis Carlin develop a program for enhancing listening skills in children from kindergarten through the fourth grade.
144 Effective listening skills are essential to learning; University of Northern Iowa professor creates listening program for K-4 students
Public Relations News Release 1989:310, p.1
Professors Mary Bozik and Phyllis Carlin design a program to develop listening skills in children from kindergarten through the fourth grade.
145 Fourth place finish for Northern Iowa individual events team at AFA National Tournament: Two national champions named
Public Relations News Release 1987:372, p.1
Shelley Schnathorst and Deanna Gunderson place first in their respective divisions of the American Forensic Association National Tournament. The team was coached by Penny Geurink, and Professors Richard West and Mary Ann Renz.
146 On heels of successful season, Northern Iowa individual events team sending 11 to AFA national tournament April 8-11
Public Relations News Release 1987:351, p.1

Eleven students qualify for the American Forensic Association National Tournament. The team is coached by Professors Mary Ann Renz and Bill Henderson, and will compete in sales analysis, communication analysis, and prose interpretation.

147 400 of Iowa's top speech students to be honored at Northern Iowa Monday (April 11)
Public Relations News Release 1987:348, p.1
The Iowa High School Speech Association Individual Events All-State Festival is held in the UNI-Dome, Communication Arts Center, and Education Center. Students perform in acting, poetry, and storytelling. UNI faculty members serve as guest critics.
148 Northern Iowa takes third place sweepstakes in final MAFL tournament of season
Public Relations News Release 1987:329, p.1
Professors Mary Ann Renz and Rich West accompany the individual events team in their third place victory at the Mid-America Forensic League Tournament. Students competed in poetry, persuasive speaking, and prose interpretation.
149 Northern Iowa students dramatize struggle of AIDS victims, homeless runaways, battered women
Public Relations News Release 1987:327, p.1
Students of Professor Phyllis Carlin write and perform plays based on such contemporary issues as spousal abuse, AIDS, homelessness, and the farm crisis.
150 Price Lab students play role of diplomats in Arab-Israeli conflict via computer
Public Relations News Release 1987:327, p.1
High school students participate in a diplomatic computer simulation of the Arab-Israeli conflict, where they play as Ronald Reagan, Secretary of State George Shultz, Secretary of Defense Frank Carlucci, and Assistant Secretary of State Richard Murphy.
151 University of Northern Iowa qualifies 11 more entries for American Forensics Association National Tournament in April
Public Relations News Release 1987:307, p.1
The university qualifies eleven entries for the April American Forensics Tournament. Qualifying participants compete in communication analysis, persuasive speaking, and sales analysis.
152 Northern Iowa to host district individual events tournament March 11-12
Public Relations News Release 1987:302, p.1
The District IV National Individual Events Tournament is held on UNI campus, featuring teams from thirty schools. Events are held in Maucker, Wright, Sabin, Seerley, McCollum, Kamerick, the Education Center, and the Communication Arts Building.
153 Northern Iowa individual events team captures second place in nine-state MAFL event
Public Relations News Release 1987:287, p.1
The individual events team competes with teams from nine other states in the MAFL tournament in Ames. The team earned second place for their performances in poetic interpretation, communication analysis, and persuasive speaking.
154 Another second place sweepstakes finish for Northern Iowa individual events team
Public Relations News Release 1987:249, p.1

The individual events team places second in the Twin Cities Forensic League, behind the University of Wisconsin. The next competition is the Iowa Intercollegiate Forensic Association Tournament, held on UNI campus.

155 Northern Iowa individual events team places third in MAFL tournament on home ground; 23 schools attend
Public Relations News Release 1987:244, p.1

Teams from twenty-three schools visit UNI campus for the Mid-America Forensics League Tournament. Northern Iowa's individual events team places third, behind Bradley University and the University of Wisconsin.

156 Northern Iowa debaters, individual event team members place in four tournaments
Public Relations News Release 1987:159, p.1

Eighteen individual events team members and eight debaters compete in forensic tournaments in North Carolina, Kansas, and Nebraska, with twenty students earning awards from each competition. The students were accompanied by communication arts faculty.

157 Northern Iowa's individual events team wins another first place sweepstakes award
Public Relations News Release 1987:101, p.1
The individual events team earns first place at the Mankato State University Tournament in Minnesota. Students competed in sales speaking, theatre, and communication analysis. The team was accompanied by Professor Richard West, and Penny Geurink.
158 Harlan native recipient of Iowa Communication Association award from University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:86, p.1
Professor Kenneth E. Anderson is given the Alumni Recognition Award at the Iowa Communication Association Convention in Ames. Anderson graduated from Harlan High School in 1951, and earned a master of arts degree from UNI in 1955.
159 Two University of Northern Iowa alumni awarded at Iowa Communication Association convention
Public Relations News Release 1987:87, p.1
Leola Ham and Professor Kenneth Andersen are honored at the Iowa Communication Association Convention. Ham received the ICA Citation for her work in the High School Speech Association, and Andersen was given the Alumni Recognition Reward.
160 UNI forensics program has another successful year
Public Relations News Release 1987:428, p.1
The individual events forensics team places nineteenth in the nation, after emerging victorious from two-hundred competitions. The team was coached by communication and debate faculty members; Mary Renz, Neil Phillips, and Bill Henderson.
161 Tom Pettit to deliver public address at UNI Monday (July 13)
Public Relations News Release 1987:421, p.1
NBC's Tom Pettit instructs two broadcasting courses in the Communication Arts Center. The courses cover methods of covering national elections, and public affairs.
162 New state standards encourage speaking and listening, UNI assistant professor of communication says
Public Relations News Release 1987:417, p.1
Professor Mary Bozik reviews the federal requirements placed on communication education. Schools are expected to have staff specialists in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
163 UNI receives National Science Grant for study of electro-optics
Public Relations News Release 1987:377, p.1
The National Science Foundation grants nearly twenty-thousand dollars for research into electro-optics. Professor Dale Olson explains the role of electro and fiber optics in communication.
164 Applications now available for UNI Pettit scholarships in journalism
Public Relations News Release 1987:202, p.1
Students planning a career in communications with a journalism minor begin applying for two-hundred dollar Pettit scholarships. Applicants require six hours of credit in journalism, and must submit samples of their work.
165 UNI debate team ranks first in district, ninth in nation
Public Relations News Release 1987:201, p.1
The university debate team completed the National Debate Tournament in ninth place out of the one-hundred and six schools who participated. The eight-member team was coached by Professor Neil Phillips.
166 Did you hear what I said? But were you really listening?
Public Relations News Release 1986:462, p.1
Mary Bozik will teach a course called "Listening" that teaches one of the most valuable skills to develop, the ability to listen effectively; there will be role-play simulations for hands-on experiences.
167 May is better speech and hearing month; UNI students provides communication link to national speech and hearing association
Public Relations News Release 1986:419, p.1
As the president of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, speech pathology graduate student Martin will act as a student liaison to faculty and professionals nationwide; UNI has a chapter of the group.
168 Cedar Falls Daily Record reveals historical milestone
Public Relations News Release 1960:378, p.1
A clipping from the scrapbook of Professor J. O. Perrine reveals the first message to be sent through wireless telegraph from President Homer Seerley to Raymond Pearson of the Iowa State College in Ames.
169 FM radio station completed at ISTC
Public Relations News Release 1960:12, p.1
Engineering and program testing begin for the KTCF radio station with hopes that the Federal Communications Commission will grant permission to begin broadcasting by September 12.
170 The college radio station, WPGJ, has been designated as the Cedar Falls Civil Defense Radio Communication center
Public Relations News Release 1952:458, p.1
Both the city and county communications roles have received approval by President J. W. Maucker. Plans call for the construction of a steel antenna tower, 60 feet high, outside the industrial arts building at the college.
171 Willis Gertner, Westbrook, Minnesota is checking voltages of a communication radio receiver with a vacuum tube volt meter
Public Relations News Release 1952:455, p.1
Gertner is in the college industrial arts electricity center which houses amateur radio station WPGJ, recently named for important roles in civil defense activities in both Cedar Falls and Black Hawk county.
172 Herold Lillywhite and Kenneth Pasco co-author an article appearing in the November issue of "The Journal of Communication"
Public Relations News Release 1951:303, p.1
The journal is the official publication of the National Society for the Study of Communication. The experiment, was conducted at Whittier College, California.
173 Herold Lillywhite is co-author of an article appearing in the November issue of "The Journal of Communication
Public Relations News Release 1951:302, p.1
Lillywhite's article is entitled "Experimental Measurement of Personality Development in a Bsic Communications Course." Kenneth Pasco, federal government employee in Washington, D. C., collaborated with Lillywhite on the article.
174 Five department of English and speech faculty members will attend the national convention of the Speech Association of America in Chicago
Public Relations News Release 1951:267, p.1
Teachers college representatives at the three-day convention will be Ernest Fossum, Elaine McDavitt, John Pruis, Oliver Skalback, and Herold Lillywhite.
175 Second Annual School Public Relations workshop at the college starts Sunday evening, July 8
Public Relations News Release 1950:396, p.1
The workshop will draw public school administrators from all over the state and officers of state-wide organizations in the fields of farming, labor, finance, management, manufacturing, communications, government, and special education.
176 General Education important to future, says educator
Public Relations News Release 1950:54, p.1
Speaking at a conference for grade and high school teachers of the social sciences, Dr. Pendergraft said other significant goals of a general education program are open-mindedness, appreciation for historical accomplishments, faith in man, and the future.