COVID-19

Displaying 101 - 150 of 309 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
101	Report: Faculty numbers down at Regents universities Northern Iowan 117:50, p.2	04/15/2021	Data from the Iowa Board of Regents reveals that all three of Iowa's public universities are losing tenured and tenure-track faculty. UNI remains committed to professors with 72% of professors tenured or on track to receive tenure, however, the number of students are declining every year.
102	Maddie Poppe to perform drive-in concert Northern Iowan 117:50, p.4	04/15/2021	Maddie Poppe, American Idol winner and Iowa native, will be accompanied by Brad & Kate for a drive-in concert on April 30 at 7:00pm in the Industrial Technology Center (ITC) south parking lot. This event is hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB) in collaboration with the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Tickets are exclusive to UNI students, but they can bring others with them in their cars; photo.
103	Students help de-stress through plate smashing Northern Iowan 117:50, p.4	04/15/2021	Marketing strategy classmates Alyssa Lawler, Dylan Hayen, and Miranda Stambaugh brought the recent TikTok plate-smashing trend to campus on April 13. They promoted it as a de-stressing activity, especially for frustrations about the COVID-19 pandemic; photos.
104	UNI to host vaccination clinics Northern Iowan 117:49, p.1	04/12/2021	UNI students and staff have been given the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in an on-campus clinic, April 13-16; photo.
105	COVID-19 on campus: numbers drop Northern Iowan 117:49, p.2	04/12/2021	The rates of COVID-19 on UNI's campus has dropped this week with 10 positive cases and 13 self-reported cases; photo.
106	Special visit day introduces refugee students to UNI Northern Iowan 117:49, p.4	04/12/2021	UNI's Ethnic Student Promoters (ESP) hosted a Refugee Visit Day in collaboration with Des Moines Refugee Support. The idea for the event originated with student Ethan Vance, who was also involved in UNI Refugee & Immigrant Support and Empowerment (UNI RISE); photo.
107	Panther Portrait: Orchesis Annual Gala Northern Iowan 117:49, p.5	04/12/2021	The Orchesis Dance Company choreographed and performed a variety of pieces in their annual Gala. Their event followed COVID-19 guidelines as all attendees were wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing; photos.
108	Empleado de Admisiones apoya a los estudiantes multiculturales Northern Iowan 117:48, p.1	04/08/2021	Jesus Lizarraga-Estrada, the Associate Director of Freshman Recruitment and Access, reflects on his time at UNI and his current position which helps multicultural students find where they belong. Lizarraga-Estrada emphasizes the barriers of distance, transportation, and lack of resources for all students and has provided future students with Zoom campus visits. This article is printed in Spanish and English; photo.
109	Cedar Falls renews mask mandate through mid-May; Nook supports extension Northern Iowan 117:48, p.2	04/08/2021	The Cedar Falls City Council has extended the mask mandate to May 19. President Mark Nook spoke to the Council via Zoom showing his support and stating that an extension to June would be beneficial for staff and students K-12. The mask mandate will be reviewed on May 17 for Cedar Falls while Waterloo's mandate remains in place indefinitely; photo.
110	Put your own needs first, take a break for you Northern Iowan 117:47, p.3	04/05/2021	In the author's opinion, students and faculty are experiencing burnout due to the stress of COVID-19 and a semester without Spring Break. Maier advocates for mental health awareness and self-care; photo.
111	COVID-19 on campus: positivity rates rises again Northern Iowan 117:47, p.2	04/05/2021	The COVID-19 positivity rate rose again on UNI's campus resulting in 17 positive cases and 8 self-reported cases. The University continues to urge students to complete the on-campus vaccinations survey because Governor Reynolds promises the State of Iowa will have enough vaccines for all Iowans 16 and older; photo.
112	Stay safe this homecoming Northern Iowan 117:47, p.4	04/05/2021	Student Wellness Services provides safety tips for students as Homecoming 2020.5 approaches.
113	UNI football vs. USD cancelled, one game left in season Northern Iowan 117:47, p.6	04/05/2021	The UNI football team was supposed to face the University of South Dakota on April 1, but the game was cancelled due to COVID-19 tracing in South Dakota's football program. It will not be made up, leaving UNI with only one game left in the season: Homecoming 2020.5 against North Dakota State on April 10.
114	N.I. en Espanol: SAA reconoce a la facultad y los empleados Northern Iowan 117:46, p.2	04/01/2021	The Student Admissions Ambassadors (SAA) held their Apple Polisher event virtually this year which recognized the impact of UNI's faculty and employees on students. This article is written in Spanish; photos.
115	Questioning the inclusiveness of education Northern Iowan 117:46, p.4	04/01/2021	On March 30, University of Norfolk professor Justin Haegele gave the annual Carlton-Mellichamp Lecture in Education in three presentations over Zoom. It focused on his research with visually impaired students in physical education (PE) classes and ideas of exclusion and inclusion; photos.
116	McCollum mechanical issues cancel class Northern Iowan 117:45, p.1	03/29/2021	All classes in McCollum Hall have been cancelled or moved online March 24 through March 30 due to the failure of two bearings in the fan that circulate the air. As a result of the lack of circulation to the central part of the building, McCollum Hall could not meet Centers for Disease Control & Prevention(CDC) COVID-19 guidelines; photo.
117	UNI blazes through Leathernecks Northern Iowan 117:45, p.1	03/29/2021	The UNI football team beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 34-20, leaving the Panthers with a record of 3-3 overall and in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Next, UNI will face the South Dakota Coyotes on April 2; photo.
118	COVID-19 on campus: numbers spike again Northern Iowan 117:45, p.2	03/29/2021	The UNI COVID-19 data spiked last week with the semester's highest positivity rate and case counts so far. However, a survey has been sent out by the Student Health Center gauging interest in on-campus vaccinations to help with lowering the positivity rate on campus. Clinics on campus and in Black Hawk County are preparing planning for spring or early summer to open to students, employees and immediate family members, depending on supply and distribution; photo.
119	Letter to the Editor: Stand with your APPI Panthers Northern Iowan 117:45, p.3	03/29/2021	The Panther Initiative for Environmental Equity and Resilience (PIEER) writes a letter to the editor condemning hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) populations, advocating for education and racial justice, and calling on the UNI administration and community to show support and take protective measures for the safety and well-bein of Asian and Asian American students; photo.
120	FSL kicks off annual 'Greek Week' Northern Iowan 117:45, p.5	03/29/2021	The members of the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) community will kick off their annual Greek Week March 29-April 2. Each day will consist of different activities that represent the four community pillars of scholarship, friendship, leadership, and service; photo.
121	March 16 was not just a "bad day" Northern Iowan 117:44, p.3	03/25/2021	Maier writes in response to the hate crime in Atlanta, Georgia where eight people, six of them Asian women, were shot and killed. In the author's opinion, hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise and the Asian American community needs support; photos.
122	Vaccinated Panthers share their stories Northern Iowan 117:44, p.1	03/25/2021	Governor Kim Reynolds announced all Iowa adults will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 5; in response, UNI released a survey gauging interest in the vaccine in order to assist the Black Hawk County Health Department in preparations. On-campus vaccine clinics will be held in spring and early summer for students, employees, and immediate family members. Some students who have already been vaccinated due to medical conditions or place of employment share their stories, including Megan Studer, Sam Anderson, and Anne Gradoville; photos.
123	Dan Levy to attend homecoming 2020.5 Northern Iowan 117:44, p.4	03/25/2021	The week of April 5, UNI is hosting a mini homecoming week titled "Panther Park: UNI Homecoming 2020.5". This week will feature various events sponsored by UNI's Campus Activities Board (CAB) and multiple other organizations on campus and in the Cedar Valley community, including a virtual panel with Dan Levy; photos.
124	Price to pay with stimulus money Northern Iowan 117:43, p.3	03/22/2021	In the author's opinion, although providing some benefit to those who truly needed the money, the overall effect of the government stimulus payments will be increased inflation. Instead of stimulus money, the government should have allowed business to re-open; photo.
125	COVID-19 on campus: rate, cases fall Northern Iowan 117:43, p.2	03/22/2021	The Student Health Center reported the university's lowest COVID-19 positivity rate of the semester, and there were no self-reported cases from staff or students. However, the more infectious B.1.1.7 variant was detected in Black Hawk County for the first time; photos.
126	As students call for spring break, professors respond Northern Iowan 117:42, p.2	03/18/2021	The changing guidelines due to COVID-19 left students without a Spring Break this semester. While some students are struggling mentally and would prefer getting a break and extending the semester, others stress the importance of health and safety. Some professors are finding ways to give students a break anyway, whether through cancelling class or lessening the amount of homework assigned; photo.
127	N.I. en Español: Poder y pasión en el departamento de arte Northern Iowan 117:42, p.1	03/18/2021	Jessica Vazquez, an art education major, reflects on the importance of art in her life as well as the difficulties the UNI Art Department has had with online learning and traditional trips due to COVID-19; photo. This article is written in Spanish.
128	No relief with the relief bill Northern Iowan 117:41, p.3	03/15/2021	In the author's opinion, the new COVID-19 relief bill doesn't provide true relief to Americans, favors blue states, and punishes red states which handled the pandemic correctly; photo.
129	COVID-19 on campus: positivity and cases double; Regents lift travel ban Northern Iowan 117:41, p.2	03/15/2021	The Student Health Center reports its latest statistics, and the Board of Regents announced it was lifting its ban on university-sponsored international travel; photo.
130	Wear a mask without having a mandate Northern Iowan 117:41, p.3	03/15/2021	In the author's opinion, people should still be cautious about COVID-19 and wear a mask; photo.
131	'Chaos Walking' is just white noise Northern Iowan 117:40, p.5	03/11/2021	Friesen reviews "Chaos Walking," the first movie the author has seen since theatres re-opened, 2/5; photo.
132	Trump was a trip, but Biden is no vacation Northern Iowan 117:40, p.3	03/11/2021	In the author's opinion, the Biden administration has done surprisingly well on COVID-19 vaccination distribution, but should be doing more on student loan forgiveness and COVID-19 relief. Montgomery argues that to be in touch with the country, younger people should be represented in government; photo.
133	MBB season cut short in St. Louis Northern Iowan 117:39, p.6	03/08/2021	The UNI men's basketball team competed in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament where they beat Illinois State, 65-60, advancing to the quarterfinals. The Panthers were supposed to play Drake, however due to COVID-19 complications the team withdrew from the tournament, ending the season with a 10-15 record; photo.
134	Fall classes return to in-person Northern Iowan 117:39, p.1	03/08/2021	President Mark Nook released a statement indicating that the fall semester will return to more in-person classes and operations with increased capacity in classrooms, dining centers, and common spaces. The university will be implementing a 50% capacity guideline which will continue to restrict larger in-person courses, possibly causing an increase in hybrid classes even after the pandemic. Registration for fall 2021 classes begin March 29; photos.
135	Instructional breaks at Iowa, not UNI Northern Iowan 117:39, p.2	03/08/2021	Due to the pandemic, UNI's spring semester calendar was condensed and eliminated Spring break. Some students are feeling strained and wish for "instructional break" days that the University of Iowa offers. Patrick Pease, UNI's Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, explains the calendar and lack of breaks; photo.
136	COVID-19 on campus: low rates hold steady Northern Iowan 117:39, p.2	03/08/2021	The rates of COVID-19 on UNI's campus has remained low with only a slight increase in the campus positivity rate. Cedar Falls also renewed their mask mandate through April 7 and Waterloo's mandate remains in effect indefinitely; photo.
137	Back to normal is on the way Northern Iowan 117:39, p.3	03/08/2021	Maier discusses Biden's new Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, and plans to reopen schools in the upcoming year, as well as UNI's return to in-person learning in Fall 2021; photo.
138	Spring commencement moves in-person Northern Iowan 117:38, p.1	03/04/2021	UNI announced that it would be holding a limited in-person spring commencement ceremony. UNI plans to host three separate ceremonies to allow for social distancing that follows COVID-19 safety restrictions. The ceremony will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person; photo.
139	COVID-19 on campus: slight increase Northern Iowan 117:37, p.2	03/01/2021	There was a very slight increase in positive COVID-19 cases and vaccinations have begun to be distributed on campus; photo.
140	The US needs the third stimulus bill, save your citizens Northern Iowan 117:37, p.3	03/01/2021	The author argues that there should be a third stimulus bill and expresses frustration with the United States federal government's uncaring attitude toward its citizens.
141	CRRSAA funds to be distributed soon Northern Iowan 117:37, p.1	03/01/2021	More than 3,300 UNI students (approximately one-third of spring enrollment) will receive COVID-19 relief funding as part of the latest federal aid package available through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) and distributed through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). $1,000-1,200 grants will be directly distributed to students with exceptional need based upon their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); photo.
142	N.I. en Español: Theatre UNI producirá “Dream with me” Northern Iowan 117:36, p.2	02/25/2021	Nixson Benitez writes an article in Spanish about the UNI Theater Department and the film they're creating that looks at issues exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
143	Student drafts plan for in-person commencement Northern Iowan 117:36, p.2	02/25/2021	Senior digital communications major Mili Saliu created a petition and plan to hold an in-person commencement ceremony for Spring 2021. Saliu will meet with the Provost to discuss her plan, and had already provided a copy of the plan and petition signatures to President Nook and Provost Wohlpart.
144	2021 teacher fair to take place virtually Northern Iowan 117:36, p.4	02/25/2021	UNI will be hosting its teacher fair virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
145	COVID-19 on campus: Rates constant Northern Iowan 117:35, p.2	02/22/2021	The percent of positive COVID-19 tests stayed about the same from last week to this week. Last week also saw the first public COVID-19 vaccination clinic; photo.
146	Gov. Reynolds needs to bring back the mask mandate Northern Iowan 117:35, p.3	02/22/2021	In the author's opinion, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds lifted COVID-19 precautions prematurely and people should continue wearing masks and social distancing.
147	The show goes on for UNISTA's cabaret Northern Iowan 117:35, p.5	02/22/2021	The UNI Student Theatre Association (UNISTA) held their Best of Broadway Cabaret virtually this year. The event featured various UNI students singing hits from Broadway musicals; photos.
148	In-person commencement bill introduced Northern Iowan 117:35, p.1	02/22/2021	In response to backlash against UNI's decision to hold spring commencement virtually, the Commencement Committee held an emergency meeting February 16 to discuss concerns and possibilities for the ceremony. Additionally, UNI alumnus and newly-elected Iowa representative Carter Nordman introduced a bill to the Iowa State Legislature that would require Iowa's three Regent universities to hold in-person spring commencement ceremonies. UNI senior Mili Saliu began a petition asking the university to reconsider their decision to hold commencement virtually, and it has gathered over 2,000 signatures; photo.
149	Dance Marathon sees changes amid COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:35, p.4	02/22/2021	The UNI Dance Marathon does not have a public date yet, but students can still register to participate or donate to help the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital; photo.
150	Tallcorn Jazz Fest goes virtual Northern Iowan 117:34, p.4	02/18/2021	The Tallcorn Jazz Festival will be held remotely this year due to COVID-19; photo.