Diversity

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# Title Date Summary
1 Meet Micaiah and Liz
Northern Iowan 119:38, p.4 		Nixson Benitez writes about Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo.
2 Wading through misrepresentation
Northern Iowan 119:30, p.4 		Laito Zarkpah writes an article describing the Center for Multicultural Education (CME) space and explaining the importance this space has for students; photo.
3 One class on diversity is not enough
Northern Iowan 118:25, p.3 		Guest columnist Lennon Janes gives their opinion on the diversity classes offered to UNI education majors; photo.
4 HLC site visit features student forum
Northern Iowan 117:46, p.1 		Peer reviewers engaged with students in an open forum discussion during the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) site visit on March 29. Students spoke on UNI's community, academics, employment opportunities, student organizations, buildings, and diversity, inclusion, and social justice on campus; photo.
5 Letter to the Editor: Stand with your APPI Panthers
Northern Iowan 117:45, p.3

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.
6 UNI hosts DiversiLead conference
Northern Iowan 117:44, p.2 		The DiversiLead Conference was held on March 20 and was designed to connect the UNI community with community members of color and underrepresented individuals for learning, leadership training, and networking. Four workshops took place featuring UNI faculty and other outside speakers emphasizing the importance of connections, navigating through white spaces, reframing your vision, and tips for Zoom learning; photo.
7 Hate crimes won't stop until we stop its source
Northern Iowan 117:43, p.3

In the author's opinion, hate crimes will continue to rise due to easy access to guns, lack of accountability for white men, and restrictions on diversity in education; photo.
8 NISG presidential candidates tackle diversity and COVID-19
Northern Iowan 117:34, p.3 		Both Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential ticket candidates, Samantha Bennet with Alisanne Struck and Muhammed Shamir Butt with Bilal Hussain, debated via Zoom about issues concerning student advocacy, diversity, and involvement; photos.
9 UNI questions future of diversity trainings in wake of executive order
Northern Iowan 117:16, p.2 		The future of diversity trainings at UNI is unclear after an executive order by President Trump; photo.
10 Women's History Month and Art Expo
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.5

The Women's History Month Kickoff and Art Expo was held March 3 at the Center for Multicultural Education (CME), and put on by staff from the CME, members of the Women and Gender Studies program, and Northern Iowa Feminists.
11 'Black and Educated' calls for change
Northern Iowan 116:37, p.1 		The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the panel "Black and Educated" in the Maucker Union Ballroom on February 18. Panelists, all UNI employees, included Ieshia Brown, academic advisor for Student Support Services; Dr. Mickye Johnson, director of the Upward Bound program; Dr. Irenea Walker, assistant professor of elementary education; Dr. Shuaib Meacham, associate professor of literacy, and Dr. Robert Welch, director of academic advising in the College of Education. Panelists shared their experiences and challenges as Black educators, described UNI's environment for people of color, and discussed ways that UNI students, especially white students, can contribute to a positive shift on campus; photo.
12 CME panel features Black voices
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.1 		The UNI Center for Multicultural Education (CME) hosted a panel discussion with Black and African American students. This was the latest panel in the "What Your Students Want You to Know" series, which was launched in November 2019 to feature voices of UNI students from diverse populations. CME Assistant Director Keya Levy hosted the panel which included students Christina Downey, Laito Zarkpah, Daniel Loggins, and Bre Eigenheer; photos.
13 NISG holds presidential elections: Boeding and Greene
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.1 		Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene are running, currently unopposed, for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president and vice president. They discuss their backgrounds and platform. NISCO elections will be held February 25-26; photos.
14 Panel addresses diversity in the workplace
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.2 		On February 6, UNI hosted a panel discussing diversity in the workplace at the Center for Multicultural Education (CME). Panelists included Michelle Byers, assistant vice president and director of the Office of Human Resources, Keyah Levy, assistant director of the CME, and Chiquita Loveless, Military and Veteran Student Services coordinator; Gabriela Olivares, associate dean of the Graduate College, moderated. Panelists spoke on their personal experiences in the workplace, how faculty and staff can encourage diversity, and answered questions; photo.
15 CETL panel discusses indigenous student experience on UNI campus
Northern Iowan 116:25, p.2 		The UNI Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) inaugurated a new series of panels titled "What Your Students Want You to Know." Each discussion features a different group of under-represented students who want to express their concerns and address faculty and staff on matters regarding inclusion at UNI. UNI students and alumni of Native American heritage participated in the first panel moderated by art department professor Angela Waseskuk, including Arianna Sprague, Trisha Etringer, Samantha Habinck, Tyra Wanatee, and Jennifer LeGrande; photos.
16 UNI community packs REC town hall
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.1

More than 200 students, faculty, and community members attended a town hall hosted by the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC) at Maucker Union on November 11. REC summarized their formation and launch of the #UNIisnotanAlly campaign, directed at what they viewed as a failure of UNI's administration to act on goals to combat racism. REC took questions and invited students of color to share their experiences. An addition to the article titled "Related: REC, students from Iowa and ISU attend Board of Regents meeting" covers the Board of Regents November 13 meeting that REC and representatives from Iowa and Iowa State attended to call for a town hall meeting with the regents; photos.
17 REC launches #UNIisnotanAlly campaign
Northern Iowan 116:19, p.1 		Following President Nook's October 30 email to campus regarding the concerns of the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC), members of the REC have launched their #UNIisnotanAlly campaign across campus and social media on November 1. It shares videos of student's personal accounts and testimonies of experiencing racism at UNI. The REC members also distributed fliers. The article covers the communication and goal-setting initiatives between REC and the Senior Leadership Team and that the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), UNI Faculty Senate, and United Faculty support REC; photo.
18 CME dunks for diversity at tournament
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.1 		The Center for Multicultural Education held "Dunking for Diversity," a basketball tournament that featured diversity education, on March 30 in the Wellness and Recreation Center. The event was open to the public. Students Jason Huang and Isaac Newsome were the main event coordinators, assisted by Ami Traore, Kyla Ford, Cierra Robinson, and Adalberto Castrejon; photo.
19 Diversity on display in new exhibit
Northern Iowan 115:34, p.2 		The exhibit "Telling a People's Story," featuring children's book illustrations of African Americans throughout history, will be on display in the Rod Library Learning Commons until February 19; photo.
20 Professor discusses diversity in the media
Northern Iowan 115:19, p.4 		Professor Gayle Rhineberger-Dunn presented "Myth vs. Reality: Race, Gender, and (In)justice in the Media" at the Rod Library on October 25. Her talk focused on how the media shapes our reality about race, gender, crime and injustices; photo.
21 Check DIS out: CME has new name
Northern Iowan 115:3, p.4

The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) is now the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DIS) and houses Multicultural Education Services, Gender and Sexuality Services, and Military and Veteran Student Services; photo.
22 Collaboration revamps CME BBQ
Northern Iowan 115:2, p.5 		The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice put on the Welcome Back BBQ. The office worked with UNI Dining and Catering to expand the BBQ options available to the students so the options were ethnically and culturally diverse; photos.
23 The state of inclusion on campus
Northern Iowan 114:52, p.1 		On April 12, 2018, then-Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Director of Diversity Darvel Givens presented the results of a survey regarding diversity that was sent to students at the end of October 2017. The background information of these results included 84 percent of people working towards their bachelor’s degree, 13 percent working towards their master’s degree, one percent pursuing a doctoral degree, and two percent pursuing more than one. These populations were the basis of the rest of the presentation, and of these people, 90 percent of students have not heard faculty make derogatory comments, and 97 percent of students have not heard administrators or staff make derogatory comments to students.
24 Meet the NISG presidential candidates
Northern Iowan 114:37, p.1 		So far, three presidential campaigns have officially registered as student organizations and are eligible to actively campaign. Drew Stensland and Kristen Ahart are running as Drew and Kristen for UNI. Sean Dugan and Chad Schafer are running as Sean and Chad UNIted for Change. Tristan Bernhard and Cole Malcolm are running as Tristan and Cole for UNI; photos.
25 Darby discusses racism in Iowa schools
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.3 		Derrick Darby, a professor from the University of Michigan, gives a talk about racism in the education system as a part of the Hearst Lecture Series; photo.
26 Despite labels, we're all American
Northern Iowan 114:13, p.3 		Columnist Tanner Schrad discuses the idea of being more considerate about other peoples opinions; photo.
27 Much work remains for racial equality
Northern Iowan 114:5, p.3 		Columnist Abbi Cobb discusses racism. She says more progress needs to be made before society can begin to celebrate.
28 Survey favors diverse faculty
Northern Iowan 112:52, p.3

An anonymous author discusses diversity and multiculturalism among faculty at UNI, and students' views on the subjects.
29 Free Speech
Northern Iowan 112:52, p.1

Campus conversations about free speech and racism recently have included forums, panels, student demonstrations, reports, and classroom discussions; photo.
30 Past student activists call for change
Northern Iowan 112:51, p.2

The event "Brave Student Voices" took place in the Commons on April 12 and featured current students activists as well as members of the UNI Seven, including Byron Washington and Terry Stevens; photo.
31 CDO search under way
Northern Iowan 112:50, p.1

Five finalists for the newly-created Chief Diversity Officer position will be interviewing on campus April 12-28: Roberto Sanabria, Rickey Hall, Gwenne Berry, John Bello-Ogunu, and Diane Marie Ariza; photo.
32 UNI 7: Activism impacts campus nearly half a century later
Northern Iowan 112:47, p.1

In 1970, a group of students that became known as the UNI Seven led a demonstration and movement on campus that eventually resulted in a space for multi-cultural students to gather; photo.
33 Students discuss micro aggressions
Northern Iowan 112:47, p.2

The Inclusive Communities Team, part of the Department of Residence (DOR), held the event March Against Micro Aggressions on March 29 in Maucker Union.
34 Forming cultural 'bridge'
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.2

Student Darian Jones has proposed forming a Multicultural Presidents' Council to communicate diversity issues more effectively across campus; photo.
35 LTE: exit requirement concerns
Northern Iowan 112:39, p.3

The author writes a letter to the editor in response to the Northern Iowan article "Curriculum changes proposed." In LoBianco's opinion, those proposing additional graduation requirements related to diversity should take into consideration the amount of credits required, and the Northern Iowan should including more quotes from influential people involved in the decision-making process.
36 Hopefuls debate
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.1

Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president-vice president candidates debated in Maucker Union on February 16, moderated by Northern Iowan executive editor Nick Fisher. The two tickets are Hunter Flesch and Avery Johnson, and Jamison Whiting and Aaron Friel; photo.
37 Curriculum changes proposed
Northern Iowan 112:35, p.1

In response to student feedback, members of Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) are working on proposal to add a diversity requirement to the curriculum. The Faculty Senate is also discussing changes; photo.
38 Webinars promote diversity
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.2

Provost Jim Wohlpart and the university will be offering webinars on diversity to university faculty and leaders. "Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington on Training Staff to Respond to Racial Climate Challenges" will take place on January 26 and "Yik Yak and Anonymous Social Media" will take place on February 18, both in Maucker Union.
39 Diversity Office will hopefully speed up change
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.3

Friel discusses the university's decision to hire a chief diversity officer and expresses support for action addressing minority student concerns and advocating for diversity; photo.
40 UNI faculty says 'yes' to supporting diversity
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.1

The UNI Faculty Senate endorsed a statement about diversity and discrimination on campus following multiple student-centered discussions.
41 UNI in search of new diversity officer
Northern Iowan 112:27, p.1

Following a diversity forum in which students addressed their concerns about discrimination on campus, the President's Executive Management Team (EMT) searches for a diversity officer; photos.
42 "Exclusion" LTE misses the point
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.4

Covarrubias and Goltz respond to the column "Diversity Forum Excluded Whites" published in the Northern Iowan on December 3, refuting its arguments about the forum, diversity, and discrimination; photos.
43 Diversity forum excluded whites
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.3

In the author's opinion, a recent open forum about diversity and discrimination on campus excluded the opinions and testimonies of white students; photo.
44 Administration faces diversity concerns
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.2

On November 19, students held a discussion in Seerley Hall to discuss discrimination on campus. It was followed by an open meeting of students, administration, faculty, and staff, where provost Jim Wohlpart and president Bill Ruud discussed discrimination and diversity; photo.
45 Miss Iowa speaks on diversity
Northern Iowan 111:48, p.5 		Alyson Lou Olson came to UNI to speak on diversity; photo.
46 What your history books didn't tell you
Northern Iowan 111:47, p.5 		The author points out that much of what we learn in history classes is distorted to glorify our national heroes and overlook women and people of color. History should be taught from an unbiased standpoint to examine mistakes and avoid repeating them.
47 'I Am Eleven' film screening
Public Relations News Release 2014:157, p.1 		The screening will be on February 4th at the College Square Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the movie are ten dollars per person and must be purchased in advance. The film follows 11-year-olds from all around the world, and is 94 minutes long.
48 UNI to host 2015 Town Hall on Diversity
Public Relations News Release 2014:152, p.1 		The seventh annual Town Hall Meeting hosted by UNI's Diversity Council will welcome Heather Hackman. The event will be held on January 21, in the Commons Ballroom.
49 All staff opinion column: What does 'diversity' at UNI mean to you?
Northern Iowan 111:24, p.3 		The Northern Iowan's opinion coulumnests take on the question of what diversity means to them, and if UNI is doing a good enough job meeting their expectations.
50 Welcoming immigrants as citizens
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.1 		UNI hosted its fourth naturalization ceremony, welcoming immigrants as citizens of the United States. The naturalization process takes 9-12 months. Participants in the ceremony were eager to become citizens; photo.