Convocations

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1 University of Northern Iowa to induct students into Teacher Education program.
Public Relations News Release 2010:288, p.1
Teacher Education Induction Convocation will confer three-hundred students who have satisfied requirements for admission to the UNI Teacher Education program, which marks the official induction into that field of study.
2 University of Northern Iowa to induct students into Teacher Education program November 4
Public Relations News Release 2010:124, p.1
All 394 students who have satisfied requirements for admission into the Teacher Education program are invited to participate in the official induction into this field of study at the biannual Teacher Education Induction Convocation.
3 President Allen speaks about the changes ahead for UNI
Northern Iowan 107:9, p.1
During this year's convocation, President Benjamin Allen stressed the desire to have the University in charge of the changes that will be ahead during the next five years. Faculty awards were presented; photo.
4 University of Northern Iowa to induct students in Teacher Education Program April 6
Public Relations News Release 2009:369, p.1
This will be the 39th group of candidates inducted into the teacher education program since formal ceremonies began in 1991. Three hundred and twenty-four students have satisfied requirements for admission into the Teacher Education program.
5 University of Northern Iowa to induct students into Teacher Education Program Nov. 3
Public Relations News Release 2009:143, p.1
The College of Education will host its bi-annual Teacher Education Induction Convocation in the Great Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Three hundred sixty-three students have satisfied requirements for admission in the the program.
6 UNI President Benjamin Allen prepares university for change, challenges
Northern Iowan 106:8, p.1
Faced with an eight per cent reduction in state funding, President Allen stated that changes are definitely ahead. We can address change intentionally or changes will be imposed upon us. It is far better that we adapt ourselves; photo.
7 UNI students inducted into teacher education program
Public Relations News Release 2008:443, p.1
Two hundred and forty students who had satisfied requirements for admission into the program were inducted during the formal ceremony. Cynthia Herndon, delivered the convocation address. Candidates were presented by Melissa Heston. Students listed.
8 University of Northern Iowa to induct students into Teacher Education
Public Relations News Release 2007:508, p.1
The College of Education's biannual Teacher Education Induction Convocation will be held March 27.
9 Welcome Week activities kick off school year
Northern Iowan 102:1, p.13
Welcome week activities scheduled and explained.
10 UNI classes begin Monday, Aug. 22; 'Welcome Week' offers variety of activities
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
University events scheduled from August 19-28.
11 UNI classes begin Monday, Aug. 23; 'Welcome Week' offers variety of activities
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
List of activities for the week.
12 University of Northern Iowa to induct students into the College of Education
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Ceremony will induct 26th group of candidates since 1991. More than 200 of the 347 that qualify will be participate in the ceremony.
13 Untitled
Northern Iowan 100:1, p.1
Students enjoy free events following Convocation Sunday.
14 UNI classes begin Monday, Aug. 25; "Welcome Week" offers variety of activities
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Activities for first week on campus described.
15 Disappointing turnout numbers characterized Convocation
Northern Iowan 99:1, p.7
UNI alumnus Carl B. Boyd delivered his speech, "I Can, and I Will," to a small turnout at this year's convocation.
16 Third annual convocation
Public Relations News Release 2002:47, p.1
Guy Sims will talk about the upcoming convocation.
17 UNI sponsors annual Welcome Week Aug. 24-30; Convocation Wednesday, Aug. 28
Public Relations News Release 2002:49, p.1
Events are planned for Welcome Week include the "New Student Bash"; Alumnus Carl Boyd will speak at the Convocation.
18 University of Northern Iowa inducts hundreds into Department of Teaching
Public Relations News Release 2001:198, p.1
The annual Fall Teacher Education Convocation will be attended by over 250 students who have been accepted into the teacher education program.
19 Ceremony rings in new year at UNI
Northern Iowan 98:1, p.1
Morris Dees speaks on civil rights in America today; photo.
20 Morris Dees, civil rights champion, available for interviews
Public Relations News Release 2001:65, p.1
The speaker at UNI's convocation, Morris Dees, will be available for interviews earlier in the day on August 29, 2001.
21 Champion of justice to speak at University of Northern Iowa Convocation Wednesday, Aug. 29
Public Relations News Release 2001:60, p.1
Co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Morris Dees, will speak at UNI's Convocation on August 29.
22 Champion of justice to speak at convocation
Campus News Network 12:1, p.1
Morris Dees will be keynote speaker; photo.
23 Wear purple day
Campus News Network 12:1, p.1
Schedule given for convocation ceremony.
24 Champion of justice to speak at convocation
Public Relations News Release 2001:48, p.1
Morris Dees will be the keynote speaker on August 29, 2001.
25 UNI anniversary events highlight shared destiny
Northern Iowa Today 85:2, p.2
A look at events commemorating the 125th Anniversary.
26 Southern Poverty Law Center founder to speak at UNI convocation
Public Relations News Release 2000:426, p.1
Keynote speaker for the fall 2001 convocation will be Morris Dees.
27 Champion of justice to speak at convocation
Campus News Network 12:1, p.4
Morris Dees will speak at the 2001 Convocation which is scheduled to be held August 29, 2001.
28 A look back . . .
Northern Iowan 97:53, p.1
Summary of big events that have happened at UNI during the 2000-2001 school year.
29 University of Northern Iowa inducts hundreds into Department of Teaching
Public Relations News Release 2000:324, p.1
More than three hundred students will attend the annual Fall Teacher Education Convocation.
30 University of Northern Iowa inducts hundreds into Department of Teaching
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
More than three hundred students will take part in a ceremony inducting them into the Department of Teaching.
31 Convocation column questioned
Northern Iowan 97:10, p.8
Believes political correctness has been carried too far.
32 Convocation speech's point misunderstood
Northern Iowan 97:7, p.10
Defends points made by Dr. Ben Carson in his speech at the convocation.
33 Columnist questions convocation
Northern Iowan 97:5, p.7
Disagrees with statements made by Dr. Ben Carson, the speaker at the convocation.
34 Untitled
Campus News Network 11:4, p.1
Students and staff attended convocation held August 28 that featured Ben Carson as the keynote speaker; photo.
35 Ben Carson speaks to motivate students
Northern Iowan 97:3, p.4
Ben Carson, director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, was the speaker at this year's convocation; photo.
36 Convocation returns to campus
Northern Iowa Today 29:1, p.2
Ben Carson spoke at fall convocation in Dome; photo.
37 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 97:3, p.10
Students respond to the question: "Did you go to the Convocation, and if so, what did you think of it?"; photo.
38 A rebirth of tradition with the University of Northern Iowa convocation
Public Relations News Release 2000:45, p.1
Dr. Ben Carson will be keynote speaker.
39 Convocation ceremony returns
Northern Iowan 97:1, p.1
Dr. Ben Carson will be the keynote speaker at the first convocation to be held since 1973; photo.
40 Media Advisory: rebirth of tradition with University of Northern Iowa Convocation August 28; opportunity to interview Ben Carson
Public Relations News Release 2000:43, p.1
The tradition of the convocation will be reinstated this year, with Ben Carson discussing the importance of education.
41 Convocation to be reborn
Campus News Network 11:2, p.1
UNI will reinstate the convocation on August 28, 2000.
42 Convocation reinvented for students
Northern Iowan 96:55, p.1
Ben Carson, John Hopkins Hospital, will be guest speaker at the convocation planned for this fall.
43 Koob searching for convocation speaker
Northern Iowan 96:28, p.2
Students, faculty, and staff are asked to submit nominations for a speaker for the 2000 fall convocation.
44 The impact of McCarthyism
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.206
The college faces challenges in teaching the Communist Manifesto, loyalty oaths, and charges of subversion on its own staff.
45 A new University tradition is born
Campus News Network 1:17, p.
Two hundred students attend Teacher Education Induction Convocation.
46 Founders Day activities planned
Northern Iowa Today 73:2, p.32
Events include convocation.
47 Northern Iowa commencment receptions, activities, special hours anounced.
Public Relations News Release 1988:424, p.1
Schedule of events. College of Natural Sciences will hold its traditional Honors Convocation.
48 'Amateur Night' talent sought for Senior Week at UNI Monday-Saturday (April 6-11)
Public Relations News Release 1987:294, p.1
Senior Week activities begin with a talent show hosted by comedian Jim Miller, and continue with a motivational speech by John Cassis on life after college. Other activities include a beach party, senior pictures, bowling, and a convocation banquet.
49 Curris to new students: Prepare for life
Northern Iowan 80:6, p.1
Extensive excerpts from speech to freshmen; photo.
50 President Curris's convocation
Northern Iowan 80:3, p.8
President Curris will speak to freshmen.
51 What's Up
Northern Iowan 80:3, p.8
Meetings and activities.
52 Fall hours begin Monday (Aug. 17), registration starts Thursday (Aug. 20)
Public Relations News Release 1981:11, p.1

New fall hours and registration times/dates announced; new student activities described; open house for those interested in sororities; convocation date given

53 Rumors dispelled by business head
Public Relations News Release 77:6, p.1
Robert Waller explained recent changes in the School of Business during the School's first annual convocation.
54 Let's talk business
Public Relations News Release 77:5, p.3
The first annual fall convocation for the School of Business is scheduled.
55 Activities announced for new students at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1980:15, p.1

Programs offered all around campus for new students and transfer students.

56 End in sight for convocations?
UNI Century 2:3, p.6
Convocation committee recommends discontinuing convocations due to lack of interest.
57 All students
Northern Iowan 70:49, p.6
All university convocations will be discontinued unless enough students want to have them.
58 No Honors Convocation?
Northern Iowan 70:48, p.3
Committee recommends discontinuation of Honors Convocation due to lack in interest.
59 Sage remarks
Northern Iowan 70:5, p.2
Professor Fox appreciated President Kamerick's remarks at recent convocation.
60 Convocations "out"?
Northern Iowan 70:3, p.3
Notes that few students attended convocation.
61 Kamerick opens year; Convocation gathers few people
Northern Iowan 70:3, p.1
Excerpts from President Kamerick's speech; about two hundred faculty and students attend.
62 University Convocation
Northern Iowan 70:1, p.3
Aimed especially at new students; faculty and student leaders will speak.
63 UNI students recognized at convocation
Northern Iowan 69:53, p.1
350 students will be cited at Honors Convocation.
64 UNISA offers local recycling support
Northern Iowan 69:41, p.1
Would contribute up to $300; considering honors convocation.
65 Untitled
Northern Iowan 68:53, p.4

Professor Porter addresses honors convocation; photo.

66 725 students to receive recognition at tomorrow's honors convocation
Northern Iowan 68:53, p.1

Professor Porter will speak.

67 Dr. Cone: 'theology is liberation'
Northern Iowan 68:22, p.1
James Cone outlines views on Christianity and African-Americans.
68 James Cone to Speak at UNI's Fall Convocation
Public Relations News Release 1972:176, p.1
Dr. Cone will speak on "Black Theology on Revolution, Violence and Reconciliation" at Fall Convocation, Dec. 2 in the Auditorium.
69 James Cone to Speak at UNI's Fall Convocation
Public Relations News Release 1972:176, p.1
Dr. Cone will speak on "Black Theology on Revolution, Violence and Reconciliation" at Fall Convocation, Dec. 2 in the Auditorium.
70 Black theology on revolution topic for fall convocation
Northern Iowan 68:20, p.1
James Cone will speak; photo.
71 Local Student(s) Honors at UNI Convocation
Public Relations News Release 1971:619, p.1
692 students were honored for scholastic and extracurricular achievements on May 12 at the UNI All-University Honors Convocation; full list enclosed
72 Convocation to honor 700 students Wednesday
Northern Iowan 67:51, p.1
Program for honors convocation.
73 700 UNI Students to be Honored at May 12 Convocation
Public Relations News Release 1971:591, p.1
Convocation will take place May 12th in the Men's Gym.
74 700 to be honored at Convocation
Northern Iowan 67:49, p.5
Outline of Honors Convocation program.
75 Behind the scenes
UNI Quarterly 2:3, p.3
Collection of short articles about recent campus events and activities; photo.
76 Now it can be told
Northern Iowan 67:35, p.6
Reacts to recent remarks by convocation speaker John Montgomery.
77 Convocation Monday
Northern Iowan 67:30, p.1
Will feature John Montgomery speaking on Christianity; photo.
78 Cutline
Public Relations News Release 1971:375, p.1
Dr. John Warwick Montgomery will speak at the annual UNI Winter Convocation which is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Feb. 15 in the Auditorium.
79 Dr. Montgomery to Speak at UNI's Winer Convocation
Public Relations News Release 1971:366, p.1
Dr. John W. Montgomery will present "Christianity: Fact or Fiction?" at the annual UNI Winter Convocation on Feb. 15 in the University Auditorium.
80 Dr. Montgomery to Speak at UNI's Winter Convocation
Public Relations News Release 1971:365, p.1
Dr. John W. Montgomery will present "Christianity: Fact or Fiction?" at the annual UNI Winter Convocation on Feb. 15 in the University Auditorium.
81 Church official to discuss Christianity
Public Relations News Release 67:27, p.1
John Warwick Montgomery will speak at Winter Convocation.
82 Kamerick delivers convocation talk
Alumnus 55:4, p.6
Leaders address Matriculation Convocation; excerpts from President Kamerick's speech; photo.
83 UNI should respond to Conlee's challenge
Public Relations News Release 67:7, p.3
Believes Mr. Conlee's remarks should not be ignored.
84 "We should get our priorities straight" says President Kamerick; at UNI Convocation
Northern Iowan 67:5, p.1
Extensive excerpts from President Kamerick's speech; photo.
85 Conlee's Convocation address
Northern Iowan 67:5, p.3
Text of address.
86 "President's Convocation" Wednesday
Northern Iowan 67:4, p.3
President Kamerick will address students.
87 Organizational News
Northern Iowan 67:4, p.4
Activities and meetings.
88 New UNI President to Address Students at 'President's Convocation'
Public Relations News Release 1970:45, p.1
President Kamerick will make his first appearance before the UNI student body at the "President's Convocation" being held Sept. 30 in the Men's Gym.
89 Local students honored at UNI Convocation
Public Relations News Release 1969:601, p.1
Recognition given to members of honor societies, student government organizations, and special departmental awards to outstanding students. Wallace Anderson presided. Student list.
90 675 to be recognized at honors convocation
Northern Iowan 66:56, p.5
Professors Bernhard, Oppleman, and Anderson will speak.
91 675 UNI students to be honored at May14 convocation
Public Relations News Release 1969:580, p.1
University Honors Convocation will be held in the Men's Gymnasium. Dan Oppleman will be the featured speaker. Wallace L. Anderson will preside.
92 Convocation to honor 675
Northern Iowan 66:52, p.5
Will honor students for scholarship and co-curricular activities.
93 Jewish Cantor to Present Lecture-Recital at UNI Winter Convocation
Public Relations News Release 1969:301, p.1
Canton David Silverman will present "The Jewish Art of Music" at the UNI Winter Convocation.
94 Previews
Northern Iowan 66:18, p.5
Activities and meetings.
95 Matriculation Convocation
Northern Iowan 66:6, p.5
Scenes from recent convocation; photo.
96 Tells problems, accomplishments; convocation
Northern Iowan 66:6, p.1
Dr. Pendergraft points to achievements and challenges.
97 Convo will start year
Northern Iowan 66:5, p.1
98 Previews
Northern Iowan 66:5, p.4
Activities and meetings.
99 Convocation next week in gym
Northern Iowan 66:3, p.8
Professors Lang and Pendergraft will speak at Matriculation Convocation..
100 Pressures anger students; says Porter
Northern Iowan 65:59, p.8
Professor Porter studies his students' concerns.