Department of Residence (DOR)

Displaying 101 - 150 of 777 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
101 Tray-free dining centers enhance sustainability
Northern Iowan 106:2, p.8
Waste reduced by three thousand four hundred ninety pounds at Piazza and Rialto. Trays needed to run through the dishwasher; reduced use of chemicals, electricity, and water.
102 No more fliers in dorm halls
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.1
Department of Residence will no longer accept materials to be posted within the residence halls. Postings on MyUniverse News is the alternative; photo.
103 The College Eye
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.11
New column examines urban legends. The relationship between a roommate's suicide and the grade point for the semester of the survivor are not related.
104 Bathroom stall reading
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.9
Tips for survival at UNI include; be aware of crosswalks; parking in Cedar Falls is very strict; and utilize outside e-mail systems. The fliers, formerly found in restrooms, are no longer allowed by the Department of Residence.
105 Recycling Revolution hits Rider Hall
Public Relations News Release 2009:8, p.1
In an effort to help students learn about responsible recycling practices, a pilot recycling program will take place this fall. Recycling containers will be placed in each room for student use, and measurements will be taken on a weekly basis.f
106 Alcohol on campus
Northern Iowan 105:56, p.4
Proposes serving alcohol in dining halls and residence; cites experience in Tasmania cited; suggests use of the student ID to regulate the amount of alcohol a person can purchase during a given time frame.
107 Suggestions for parents
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.
Dining dollar gifts, care packages, and third-party MyUNIverse accounts suggested as ways parents can keep in touch with and support their college daughter or son.
108 A chance to leave a print on UNI
Northern Iowan 105:47, p.11
Student Gift Committee and Department of Residence join forces to encourage student financial giving to the University; photo.
109 UNI's recommended residence-system rate increase lowest in 30 years
Public Relations News Release 2008:394, p.1
UNI has proposed a 2.5-percent increase in room and board for 2009-1010. President Ben Allen reaffirmed the university's intent to provide an affordable eduation for its students, most of whom come from Iowa.
110 Thank an RA this week
Northern Iowan 105:34, p.1
This week is Resident Assistant Appreciation Week; resident assistants talk about their experiences; photo.
111 Student employees in the Department of Residence get the job done!
Northern Iowan 105:34, p.13
Department of Residence student employees who were named to a Dean's List.
112 Congratulations
Northern Iowan 105:34, p.12
Department of Residents presents names of those who live in residence halls and were named to a Dean's List.
113 Putting money in the garbage disposal
Northern Iowan 105:33, p.8
Asks why only freshmen are required to purchase a 14 meal per week plan and why students should be billed for meals that they do not eat.
114 Last semester's GPA lower than expected?
Northern Iowan 105:29, p.10
Attending classes, taking advantage of participation points, and staying organized and on top of your assignments will help raise grades. Contacting professors for clarification of questions is also important.
115 UNI residents receive a week of appreciation
Northern Iowan 105:21, p.11
Residence Hall Programming Board is sponsoring dress up days, philanthropy projects, banners, and pride days.
116 Buy fresh, buy local pays off
Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.10
A look at efforts by consumers and institutions to buy locally produced food and other goods; photo.
117 Avoiding a daily eating contest
Northern Iowan 105:13, p.9
Texas A & M study shows that students living in the dorms eat 387 more calories per day than those living off campus. Those living off campus believe that they can control what is in their cupboards; photo.
118 Student employees in the Department of Residence get the job done!
Northern Iowan 105:5, p.11
Commends student employees who appeared on the Spring 2008 Dean's lists.
119 Congratulations
Northern Iowan 105:5, p.10
Department of Residence commends dormitory residents who were on the Spring 2008 Dean's Lists.
120 Local student takes leadership role at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 2007:770, p.1
Resident assistants are Department of Residence staff members who serve as student advisers to approximately 45 students in a residence hall. As advisers, RAs assist students with personal, interpersonal and academic topics. (List included).
121 Spotlight: dorm life
Northern Iowan 104:54, p.
Students relax in the dorms; photo.
122 Carol Petersen named UNI director of dining services
Public Relations News Release 2007:592, p.1
Brief biological profile of Carol Petersen.
123 A firsthand staff account from Dancer Hall
Northern Iowan 104:43, p.
Observations of the lockdown from within Dancer Hall; photo.
124 High schooler cause for Tuesday's campus threat
Northern Iowan 104:43, p.
Text messages sent by Todd Younk to a UNI freshman student contained threats, which resulted in the dormitories being locked down; photo.
125 Speaker takes fresh look at alcohol awareness
Northern Iowan 104:39, p.1
Rick Barnes urges students to "Drink Think: A Personal Approach to Alcohol"; setting limits on consumption; photo.
126 Get a sweet start on V-Day
Northern Iowan 104:33, p.1
Many options are available in the area; dining, gifts, cooking together, attending a play, or art exhibit for Valentine' Day.
127 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 104:33, p.11
Campus scenes; photo.
128 Student employees in the Department of Residence get the job done
Northern Iowan 104:32, p.11
Department of Residence recognizes their employees who made Dean's Lists, Fall 2007. List of students.
129 Congratulations
Northern Iowan 104:32, p.10
Department of Residence recognizes students who made Dean's Lists for Fall 2007 and who live in the dormitories. List of students.
130 Dining survey is active this week
Northern Iowan 104:21, p.3
Online survey for evaluation of dining services is available.
131 Trick-or-Treat at the UNI residence halls
Public Relations News Release 2007:238, p.1
Community children may visit residence halls for trick-or-treating Halloween night.
132 Students receive Gold Star Awards from UNI Department of Residence
Public Relations News Release 2007:166, p.1
Five students received Gold Star Awards.
133 Congratulations
Northern Iowan 104:7, p.12
Department of Residence congratulates students who earned academic distinction by qualifying for the Dean's List for Spring 2007; list of students
134 UNI students inducted into National Residence Hall Honorary
Public Relations News Release 2007:155, p.1
Fifteen students were inducted into the National Residence Hall Honorary; list of students.
135 Milius and Hartrman showcase UNI Department of Residence on national scene
Public Relations News Release 2007:77, p.1
Mona Milius and Bob Hartman received awards honoring them for their work.
136 Today: We are all Hokies (04-16-07)
Northern Iowan 103:53, p.1
Reactions to the killings on the Virginia Tech campus.
137 UNI spring enrollment is up
Northern Iowan 103:35, p.5
Gains in every classification of students noted for the spring semester. Retention of students from fall to spring stands at 95 per cent.
138 A piece of my opinion--dorm life
Northern Iowan 103:33, p.12
Positive aspects of living in the dorms; photo.
139 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The Resident Assistant Conference will be taking place January 26-28.
140 Bathroom writing on the wall
Northern Iowan 103:22, p.7
Helpful tips, health and body tips, questions not normally considered, and flyers for upcoming events found on the walls of women's restroom stalls; photo.
141 Panel focuses on disability awareness
Northern Iowan 103:19, p.11
UNI is doing well in putting financial resources to work to aid students with disabilities. Awareness among the campus community continues to be a priority; photo.
142 Magazine sale scandal traveling dorm to dorm
Northern Iowan 103:14, p.1
People from off campus are soliciting dorm residents to purchase magazines; claim to be raising money for on campus groups.
143 Why not have doggies in dorm windows?
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.12
Pets are against University policy in most cases, even though they are cute. Noise and cleanliness are the main reasons given for the no pet rule. There has been a recent increase in fish in dorm rooms; photo.
144 Recent E. Coli scare prompts food prep evaluation
Northern Iowan 103:12, p.1
UNI food service takes all food-borne illness very seriously. The suppliers for the university did not sell fresh spinach to anyone once the contamination was known; photo.
145 Campus food prices
Northern Iowan 103:12, p.14
Food prices are set by the Department of Residence and the director of the Union. Both are open to suggestions from the students; photo.
146 UNI housing overflow left 42 students displaced
Northern Iowan 103:3, p.1
Due to an increase in the number of students wanting to live on campus, forty-two students are living temporarily in lounges; photo.
147 UNI's Department of Residence to work on Habitat house Saturday
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Volunteers will help finish house project on Walnut Street.
148 Cleaning and moving out means planning ahead
Northern Iowan 102:53, p.14
Suggestions for students cleaning their dorm rooms; photo.
149 Fire on College Street forces students out of apartments
Northern Iowan 102:49, p.1
Fire damaged apartments at 2113 College Street (Hidden Valley Apartments); extensive damage to a portion of the building; no one injured; photo.
150 On or off campus depends on personal preference
Northern Iowan 102:49, p.11
A comparative look at living on campus and off campus; costs of both kinds of living arrangements; photo.