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Denison--Christopher B. (Recreation Staff)

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1 New year's resolution on a budget
Grove--Meg (Student--2022), Eaves--Emily (Student--2022)
Northern Iowan 119:32, p.04
1/30/2023 Meg Grove talks about the on campus resources that can help students be successful with their new year's resolutions to get fit or lose weight; photo.
2 Students explore the WRC's "Free Week"
McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019), Eaves--Emily (Student--2022)
Northern Iowan 119:31, p.01
1/26/2023 The Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) is hosting its annual "Free Week" where UNI students can attend fitness classes for free to test them out. Lauren McGuill interviews Director of Recreation Services Christopher B. Denison about new classes and equipment available to students; photo.
3 Adventure Trips meet abrupt end
Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 119:7, p.01
9/19/2022 Caroline Christensen interviews students who defend the importance of the UNI Outdoors Adventure Trips Program after it was cut in May 2022 du to an internal review conducted by departmental leadership and staff; photo.
4 WRC updates facilities, hours
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 116:28, p.02
1/16/2020 The Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) updated its facilities to include the Panther Performance Center (PPC), which is accessible to students throughout the day. Previously, areas were closed to students when reserved for classes. Christopher Denison, Director of Recreation Services, hopes the change will encourage students to use the WRC instead of a facility or service outside UNI; photos.
5 WRC introduces intramural fee
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:5, p.01
9/16/2019 Among other changes due to budget, the Department of Recreation Services has implemented a $20 per semester fee for intramural sports beginning Fall 2019. Students give their opinions on the new fees and participation in intramurals; photo.
6 New tennis courts open near Nielsen Fieldhouse
Wauters--Joel (Class of 2018), Frasher--Iris (Class of 2017)
Northern Iowan 114:14, p.06
10/12/2017 UNI, the Cedar Falls Community School District, and Cedar Falls Recreation Services participated in the dedication of the new on-campus tennis complex inside the Nielsen Fieldhouse; photo.
7 Chris Denison
Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.29
6/1/2012 Chris Denison received the Horace Moody Award for outstanding commitment to student development at the 2012 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference.
8 Wellness and recreation alumni gather in Florida
Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.31
6/1/2012 Christopher Denison organizes gathering at professional intramural meeting in Tampa; photo.
9 UNI Wellness and Recreation Center to host All-Sports Camp.
Public Relations News Release 2010:213, p.1
2/9/2011 Children can participate in flag football, table tennis, volleyball, rock climbing, swimming, kickball, baseball, dodgeball, pickle ball, and soccer, as well as attend nutritional and environmental presentations.
10 Rock of Love: marriage proposed at WRC rock climbing wall
Krueger--Jeffrey Allen (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:51, p.1
4/20/2010 Jon Farley proposes to Hillary Moore in the WRC; photo.
11 UNI Wellness & Recreation Center to host All-Sports Camp
Public Relations News Release 2009:260, p.1
2/5/2010 An All-Sports Camp for children ages 6 - 12 will be held during spring break March 15 - 19. Children can participate in flag football, table tennis, volleyball, rock climbing, basketball, swimming, kickball, baseball, softball, dodge ball and soccer.
12 New Year's resolutions full up the WRC
Jensen--Brice Tyler (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 2010:29, p.5
1/22/2010 Daily use of the WRC has increased from 1800 per day to 2200 per day since students returned from Christmas break. The WRC is the kind of place that other universities wish to build.
13 UNI looks into going green
Bardsley--Laura Lee (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:39, p.3
2/27/2009 Guest speakers from the University of Oregon share the alternative energy efforts on their campus; photo.
14 UNI to host talk on energy sustainability and efficiency
Public Relations News Release 2008:351, p.1
2/18/2009 Speakers Dennis Munroe, director of physical education and recreation; Greg Haider, facilities supervisor and Rachel auerbach, ecological design center student president, will speak on "Green Building Upgrades: Lessons from the University of Oregon."
15 How you can help Maren and Berne
Van Gorp--Stacy J. (Classes of 1995 and 1997; HPELS Staff)
Northern Iowan 103:53, p.3
4/20/2007 Students and the community with a kids' carnival hosted by the Camp Adventure Program. A walk event includes a challenge of businesses in Cedar Falls industrial park; photo.
16 These panther cubs struggle to pounce cystic fibrosis
Van Gorp--Stacy J. (Classes of 1995 and 1997; HPELS Staff)
Northern Iowan 103:53, p.3
4/20/2007 Maren and Berne are twins with cystic fibrosis. They are the children of Stacy Van Gorp and Chris Denison; photo.
17 UNI names Student Employees of the Year
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
4/16/2007 Five students were honored as Student Employees of the Year.
18 UNI lifeguards collaborate with Cedar Falls Fire Department
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
2/26/2007 UNI lifeguards will collaborate with the Cedar Falls Fire Department for in-service training February 26 and March 5 and 6.
19 UNI students receive commendation for leisure program for families of Iowa National Guard
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
7/12/2005 The Family Fun Fest program, designed by five UNI students, may be implemented this winter.
20 UNI names Student Employees, Employer of the Year
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
4/22/2005 Eligible students must be enrolled in nine hours of classes and be in good academic standing to receive award.
21 UNI Wellness and Recreation Services names employee of the month
Public Relations News Release 2002:237, p.1
12/3/2002 Travis Getting was named October student employee of the month.
22 UNI Wellness and Recreation Services names December/January employee of the month
Public Relations News Release 2001:355, p.1
3/13/2002 Becca Geffers was named the Wellness and Recreation Services' December/January employee of the month.
23 Christopher B. Denison
Campus News Network 12:14, p.Insert 1
3/12/2002 Christopher B. Denison published an article in the Recreational Sports and Fitness Magazine.
24 New pool policies make a splash with patrons
Heffernan--Kimberly A. (Classes of 2003 and 2008)
Northern Iowan 98:20, p.1
11/9/2001 Pool staff discusses new regulations for spa and pool use; photo.
25 Chris Denison
Campus News Network 11:20, p.Insert 1
5/15/2001 Co-authored materials, co-facilitated a roundtable, and co-presented at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association conference.
26 Chris Denison
Campus News Network 11:20, p.Insert 3
5/15/2001 Continues to consult with the NIRSA aquatics committee.
27 How to stay safe when you swim
Public Relations News Release 2000:407, p.1
5/14/2001 Chris Denison discusses tips for water safety.
28 Profile: Chris Denison
Campus News Network 11:2, p.3
8/14/2000 Profile of Wellness and Recreation Service's Chris Denison; photo.
29 Having a safe summer at the Old Swimming Hole
Public Relations News Release 2000:13, p.1
7/24/2000 Ideas about water safety for children.
30 Wellness and Recreation Services
Campus News Network 10:21, p.Insert 2
7/3/2000 Christopher Denison and Jim Langel were involved in a recent conference.
31 Even the very young can benenfit from swimming lessons
Public Relations News Release 1999:397, p.1
5/15/2000 Infants as young as six months old can participate in the Parent/Infant class of swimming lessons.
32 UNI garners more United Way honors
Campus News Network 10:14, p.1
3/6/2000 UNI received awards from the United Way of America for outstanding work it did this year.
33 Chris Denison
Campus News Network 9:21, p.Insert 2
7/6/1999 Was accepted as National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association Certified Recreational Sports Specialist.
34 University of Northern Iowa lifeguards take second place at the second annual Ed Shea Lifeguarding Competition
Public Relations News Release 1998:387, p.1
5/20/1999 The Wellness and Recreation Services Lifeguard Team from UNI took second place at the Second Annual Ed Shea Lifeguarding Competition held in Illinois. A list of those on the team is given.
35 Bands to rock WRC
Jevne--Melissa (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 95:53, p.11
4/23/1999 WRC will host four live bands Saturday, including "Jimrobbie,Porcelain Frogs,The Outside", and "Oceans".
36 Christopher Denison, Jim Langel, and Andy Martin
Campus News Network 9:17, p.Insert 1
4/19/1999 Will be making presentations at a recreational sports symposium.
37 Lifeguards conquer second place
Coss--Matthew R. (Class of 2000)
Northern Iowan 95:47, p.16
4/2/1999 Lifeguarding team of four won second place at the Second Annual Ed Shea Lifeguard Competition; photo.
38 Weekend workout alternatives at WRC
Greene--Kylie (Classes of 2001 and 2005)
Northern Iowan 95:30, p.10
1/22/1999 New program at WRC "Nightlife at the WRC" will offer alcohol-free weekend activities through spring break.
39 New WRC pool opens with splash, offers variety of activities
Arbuckle--Amanda A. (Class of 2001)
Northern Iowan 95:2, p.3
9/1/1998 Wellness/Recreation Center lap pool is now completed; leisure pool will be finished in October; photo.
40 Lifeguard club victorious
Redemske--Bryan (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 94:23, p.19
11/18/1997 UNI club wins lifeguard competition in Carbondale; photo.
41 Paintball targets, hits UNI
Cink--Allison
Northern Iowan 94:17, p.9
10/28/1997 Paintball tournament held.
42 "Rowdy Crowd" cheers Panthers
Wallendal--Heather M. (Class of 1995)
Northern Iowan 90:39, p.1
2/22/1994 Students cheer in Rowdy Crowd contest; photo.
43 Ramsing serves as manager of Camp Adventure's development division at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1992:445, p.1
3/16/1993 Ron Ramsing is the new manager of the development division for Camp Adventure.

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