Consumer Education

Displaying 1 - 42 of 42 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	What would Linus say? Northern Iowan 108:27, p.4	12/09/2011	Members of the university community encouraged to remember the "real meaning" of Christmas and not focus on the commercialism that has taken over the holidays. Spend time with family and friends; photo.
2	National Playground Safety Week April 21-25 Public Relations News Release 2007:625, p.1	04/22/2008	In celebration of National Playground Safety Week that runs through Friday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the online availability of the "Handbook for Public Playground Safety."
3	Do's and don'ts of diamond buying Northern Iowan 104:24, p.2	11/16/2007	Jeweler shares questions consumers need to ask before buying diamonds; photo.
4	Consumerism in our everyday lives Northern Iowan 104:14, p.7	10/12/2007	Believes that it is much easier to speak against consumerism than to cut back in purchases.
5	The center of our culture Northern Iowan 104:12, p.5	10/05/2007	Believes that consumption seems to drive our lives and that materialism is the basis of many people's decision making process.
6	Consumers consider conservation Northern Iowan 99:5, p.1	09/17/2002	The Environmental Protection Agency has given Energy Star labels to electronic appliances that are the most energy efficient.
7	Environmental decision making during point of purchase--buyer beware Public Relations News Release 1990:403, p.1	03/11/1991	Consumers need to examine packaging, additives, and the amount of fuel needed in production during the buying process.
8	Learn how to shop environmentally through two-part workshop co-sponsored by IWRC at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:410, p.1	03/11/1991	A two day workshop will focus on shopping in an environmentally sensitive manner.
9	Smart shopping can help clean the environment Northern Iowan 87:44, p.8	03/08/1991	Susan Salterberg makes presentation on informed shopping.
10	Environmental shopping--trend of the '90s. Public Relations News Release 1990:297, p.1	01/21/1991	Consumers are taking environmental factors into consideration during shopping trips.
11	Confused about your insurance policy: you're not alone Public Relations News Release 1990:215, p.1	11/26/1990	Consumers advised to shop around before purchasing a new insurance policy.
12	Study shows Americans are shopping dumb Public Relations News Release 1990:96, p.1	10/08/1990	Questions concerning purchasing a new home were incorrectly answered by nearly 50% of survey participants.
13	Study proves American are shopping dumb! Public Relations News Release 1990:78, p.1	10/01/1990	Consumer education lacking in America proves costly.
14	Advice offered on holiday budgeting Northern Iowan 85:29, p.12	12/09/1988	Professor Pershing offers tips.
15	Solicitors must be aware of legalities Northern Iowan 84:46, p.4	03/15/1988	Solicitation forbidden in dorms.
16	Better Business Bureau gives students advice Northern Iowan 84:46, p.4	03/15/1988	Advice on dealing with salesmen.
17	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:392, p.1	06/04/1987	David McCalley instructs environmental awareness. Kay Covington examines the effects of the exercise on children. Ron Camarata discusses draught precautions for gardeners. Ronald Chung discusses consumer safety. Clemens Bartollas examines the Miranda Law.
18	Students lack management skills Northern Iowan 82:46, p.4	04/01/1986	Survey looks at students' attitudes towards money.
19	The thrift monger's guide to reaching the 'ultimate' Northern Iowan 80:9, p.11	09/27/1983	a guide to thrift stores.
20	Holidays need not send you into bankruptcy Northern Iowan 78:25, p.7	12/08/1981	Barbara Pershing offers tips on Christmas spending.
21	Comparison shopping lowers grocery bills Northern Iowan 77:44, p.8	04/03/1981	Barbara Pershing talks about smart shopping.
22	Smart shopping can cut high food costs Northern Iowan 77:25, p.6	12/09/1980	Barbara Pershing gives tips on shopping.
23	UNI Professor Barbara Pershing gives tips on smart grocery shopping Public Relations News Release 1980:241, p.1	11/24/1980	Professor Barbara Pershing talks about shopping around and getting the most for your money when it comes to buying groceries.
24	Merchandise parties may give poor quality, high prices; could save $382 Northern Iowan 74:49, p.1	04/11/1978	Professor Pershing advises buyers to look very closely at costs.
25	Course focuses on consumer practices Northern Iowan 72:25, p.7	11/25/1975	Professor Richter talks about an Individual Studies course on "Sensible Consumer Practices".
26	ISPIRG sponsors conference Northern Iowan 72:21, p.4	11/11/1975	Conference will cover student consumerism and collective bargaining.
27	Economics Club Northern Iowan 68:33, p.12	02/18/1972	Charles Coffey will present results of grocery store price study.
28	Do you know your consumer rights? Northern Iowan 67:35, p.1	03/02/1971	Julian B. Garrett will speak to Young Republicans.
29	Consumer class to begin next Thursday Northern Iowan 64:14, p.8	10/27/1967	Classes for the homemaker will be available.
30	Lebeda appears at social studies annual meeting College Eye 46:11, p.3	11/19/1954	Will speak on consumer education.
31	Lebeda publishes consumer article in JBE magazine College Eye 46:11, p.9	11/19/1954	On consumer education.
32	More mileage for your money Alumnus 38:2, p.27	05/01/1954	Neva Radell featured in recent article on saving money.
33	Advice on budget by Teachers grad Alumnus 37:2, p.7	05/01/1953	Neva Radell offers advice on family budgets.
34	The 1951 consumer analysis of the Cedar Falls market will begin Mnoday after, Nov. 12, L. V. Douglas announced today Public Relations News Release 1951:120, p.1	11/09/1951	Douglas, head of the business education department at the college, said 60 students majoring in business education will interview 600 families in Cedar Falls regarding purchasing habits.
35	Home economists hold project meeting here College Eye 39:12, p.6	12/12/1947	Taught others how to lead consumer discussions.
36	Will display furs here Tuesday College Eye 30:42, p.1	08/11/1939	Everyone invited to style show featuring furs.
37	Dr. Geiger attends conference in Missouri College Eye 30:27, p.2	04/07/1939	On consumer education.
38	'Buying practices" discussed by Mach College Eye 26:36, p.3	03/29/1935	Professor Mach's class had surveyed over two hundred Cedar Falls families.
39	School teaching or marriage, students will be prepared; courses in home economics will teach women how to manage the family pocketbook Alumnus 18:4, p.6	10/01/1934	Home economics courses prepare women to be smart consumers.
40	Geiger returns from economics meet in Chicago College Eye 26:5, p.3	07/06/1934	Convention featured consumer education.
41	A. A. U. W. to hear Dr. Beatrice Geiger College Eye 25:31, p.3	02/16/1934	Will speak on consumer problems.
42	Prize on theory of consumption College Eye 13:19, p.5	01/25/1922	Cites prize-winning essay on American consumers.