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51 International Student Association brings worldwide traditions to campus
Afzal--Fariha (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:51, p.6
4/23/2013 The International Student Association put on an event showcasing the clothing, cuisine, and talent from different areas around the world. The event, which had a good student turnout, illustrated the diversity of students at UNI; photo.
52 Diversity exert to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2012:234, p.1
3/7/2013 UNI will host Christine E. Sleeter to promote diversity in education. Sleeter will discuss issues relation to race, class, gender and disability in the classroom.
53 Prize-winning author and lecturer to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2012:203, p.1
2/18/2013 Mr. James W. Loewen, one of the most acclaimed historians of race in the United States, will give a lecture on his award-winning book "Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism." He will also hold two workshops focusing on his two books.
54 Moving toward multiculturalism
McKone--Madison Elizabeth (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:33, p.4
2/8/2013 Author encourages readers to take pride in the diversity of this country and take progressive steps in moving toward multiculturalism; photo.
55 Wartell emphasizes UNI's uniqueness
Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:33, p.1
2/8/2013 The third and final candidate for the position of UNI president spoke about his vision on UNI's place in the community and the state of Iowa. Dr. Wartell believes UNI will be censured, but will not change because of it; photo.
56 Promoting 'NOH8' at UNI
Baker--Brandon Lee (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:27, p.2
12/7/2012 NOH8 event encourages students to stand up for targets of hate, specifically lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, at UNI. Students speak about support for the NOH8 event and effects on the campus community; photo.
57 Bienvenido al nuevo America
Pope--David William (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:26, p.4
12/4/2012 Author addresses concern with discrimination against natural-born Hispanic/Latino community. Raises concern of racism and encourages readers to consider equality. Students encouraged to engage in Hispanic/Latino Student Union events; photo.
58 UNI students to partake in 'NOH8' photoshoots
Freese--Brian Paul (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:26, p.1
12/4/2012 Event encourages acceptance and support for diversity and anti-bullying at UNI. "NOH8 at UNI" will be co-hosted by UNI, UNI Proud, ONE Iowa, UNI Feminist Action League, and Northern Iowa Democrats; photo.
59 Nominations
Northern Iowan 109:25, p.7
11/30/2012 Nominations wanted for Diversity Matters Awards. Awards are meant to recognize advancement of diversity-related goals at UNI.
60 UNI professor to premiere documentary film
Public Relations News Release 2012:117, p.1
10/25/2012 Francesca Soans' film "Sons of Jacob Synagogue" premeired at Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Documentary film explores history and experiences of Jewish community in Waterloo. Film is in 5-part documentary series. Film music by UNI faculty.
61 UNI to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Public Relations News Release 2012:108, p.1
10/17/2012 Series of events honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month will take place at UNI. Event to include the Clothesline Project, Survivor panel, informational events, and donation drive.
62 UNI Proud hosts first small group spectrum of 2012-13 school year
Wilkins--Alan Michael (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:8, p.4
9/21/2012 Meeting involved breakout sessions led my two veteran members of the group. Labeling was the main theme of the discussion. Those in attendance shared how they had lost friends and even family when they announced their sexual preferences.
63 UNI's Center for Multicultural Education to host book club
Public Relations News Release 2012:50, p.1
9/6/2012 This is the sixth year for the book club. A diversity of authors will enlighten readers on cultural matters. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
64 Friends, colleagues remember Martin
Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 109:1, p.1
8/24/2012 Drake Martin died as the result of a fall at Backbone State Park. He served as the assistant director of residence. He was a positive influence on untold numbers of students. He will be missed.
65 Fashion and ethics
Early--Thomas Michael (Student--2011)
Public Relations News Release 108:48, p.5
4/6/2012 Even if another person dresses differently or has tattoos or body piercings, that does not make him or her different on the inside. Know yourself and be aware of differences in people; photo.
66 The 'Race' Race
Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:47, p.5
4/3/2012 Believes that diversity is often discussed, but currently is not embraced. Progress has been made in bringing minorities to campus, but inclusion seems to be another matter; photo,
67 Discovering why diversity matters
Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.18
4/1/2012 Recent Diversity Case Competition held on campus; competitors offer their views; photo.
68 The truth of the matter
Sumpter--Gloria Jean (Grad Assistant--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:34, p.5
2/7/2012 The 99 percent need to be concerned about issues of race, class, and gender. The 1 percent is isolated from these concerns. Diversity is used as the power to use communication and conversation in a positive manner.
69 UNI Museum to explore reality of race
Public Relations News Release 2011:151, p.1
1/30/2012 The exhibit "RACE: Are We So Different" will be held at the UNI Museum.
70 UNI to host Annual Town Hall Meeting on Diversity
Public Relations News Release 2011:148, p.1
1/26/2012 UNI's Town Hall Meeting will focus on diversity with speaker Heather Hackman.
71 UNIBusiness to hold first Diversity Case Competition
Public Relations News Release 2011:241, p.1
1/23/2012 UNIBusiness will host a Diversity Case Competition for students on the UNI campus.
72 College of Education refocuses mission
Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 108:27, p.1
12/9/2011 A new mission statement is meant to sum up the primary goals of the college: leadership, transformation, service, engagement, and diversity; photo.
73 Everyone needs to know that someone cares
Sumpter--Gloria Jean (Grad Assistant--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:25, p.3
12/2/2011 A smile, a hello, or a thumbs up can help another person's attitude. Friends are important, but just being pleasant to everyone brightens their day and yours; photo.
74 Forum held for African American men
Cassidy--Anthony Joseph (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 108:21, p.1
11/8/2011 Over fifty African-American men participated in the first of its kind meeting. The event focused on ways to improve the health and wellness and educational and relationship challenges facing the community.
75 Proposal submitted to change Liberal Arts Core
Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 108:20, p.1
11/4/2011 The proposed change is the first since the inception twenty years ago. Ian Goldsmith states that there is flexibility in the sixteen part proposal. Not everyone is supportive.
76 Film looks at life of American Muslims
Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:11, p.6
10/4/2011 "Mooz-lum" was screened as part of this year's "Reaching for Higher Ground" series. The movie is the story of a young Muslim's journey through public school, madrassa, his parents' divorce, and 9/11.
77 Luciano encourages pluralism, diversity
Krull--Danielle Leigh (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:8, p.1
9/23/2011 Danique Seymour shared her poem, "Faces", prior to Felipe Luciano's lecture. The lecture was entitled, "Black Latino Unity: The Missing Link". Luciano's lecture was part of a series of lectures on diversity.
78 Richness rather than threat
Sumpter--Gloria Jean (Grad Assistant--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:8, p.4
9/23/2011 Diversity of culture should not be a threat to educated people. Get to know those from another culture on campus. You will learn as much from them as they will from you.
79 Get uncomfortable
Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:7, p.4
9/20/2011 Students urged to take advantage of the diversity of backgrounds and countries on campus. This year multicultural students make up 7.4 percent of the student body. Introduce yourself and have a conversation with a student from another country.
80 A new approach to diversity
Boeckmann--Trevor Paul (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:52, p.12
4/22/2011 In the opinion of the writer, nonreligious groups are not at the table when diversity is discussed. The "Standing on Higher Ground" series advance the status of the LGBT and the Jump Start Program helps underprivileged students.
81 Are we overlooking something?
Sumpter--Gloria Jean (Grad Assistant--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:47, p.11
4/5/2011 The president, administration, and Bias Response Team all echo the call for diversity and calm and moral interactions on our campus. Students need to form a coalition concerned with the needs of their fellow students and members of the University.
82 UNI Proud Drag Ball fills Maucker Union
Collins--Elizabeth Ann (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:46, p.3
4/1/2011 UNI Proud sponsored its third annual Drag Ball. The aim of the show was to promote safe sex and raise money for the Community AIDS Assistance Project; photo.
83 Participation and encouragement are key when encountering diversity
Sumpter--Gloria Jean (Grad Assistant--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:44, p.11
3/25/2011 Believes people need a "push" to look at other cultures or life experiences. The presence of a member of the administration at the Latino Ball was noted and appreciated. Perhaps credit could be given for attendance at speeches from diverse speakers.
84 UNI students explore different elements of diversity
Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 107:43, p.2
3/11/2011 Residence Hall Association sponsored a "Let's Talk Diversity" event; photo.
85 Black and White Ball
Cantu--Ramon Rolando (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.10
3/4/2011 Everyone is invited to attend the dance, sponsored by the Hispanic Latino Student Union. Students urged to interact with those from different cultures. Interacting is a way of learning about each other.
86 Biannual climate survey ends Friday
Cassidy--Anthony Joseph (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.1
3/1/2011 Survey asks students and staff to express their opinions on diversity. Employee response has been nearly 52%. Students response has been a little over 15%.
87 Debate or debacle?
Early--Thomas Michael (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.10
2/11/2011 Freethinkers and Inquirers and the Navigators debate the topic; "Are Christian beliefs damaging the world?" The Navigators seemed to state evangelical fundamentalism that did not seem to represent mainstream Christian thought.
88 Why I am ashamed today to call myself an Iowan
Heyer--Emily Nicole (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.12
2/11/2011 The Iowa House vote to prohibit gay marriages and make recognition of state civil unions illegal has caused the author to question the basis of what Iowans think.
89 UNI announces second annual Diversity Matters award recipients.
Public Relations News Release 2010:189, p.1
1/27/2011 The award is in recognition of their efforts to help the university achieve its diversity-related goals.
90 Diversity Fair opens students' minds
Baker--Brandon Lee (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:30, p.4
1/25/2011 Twenty four student organizations set up tables for the Diversity Fair held in Maucker Union. Why is diversity important? We no longer live in just a city, county, or country. We live in a global society and must learn to communicate; photo.
91 A blind eye
Sumpter--Gloria Jean (Grad Assistant--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:28, p.10
1/14/2011 Urges readers to look beyond the color of someone's skin and get beyond their religious beliefs. Look at people as people who have the same needs and desires as you do.
92 A dialogue of diversity
Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.2
1/1/2011 Summary of events associated with GBPAC's "Standing on Higher Ground" program; President Allen's statement on the program; photo.
93 Exploring differences; a how-to guide for expanding your comfort zone
Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.12
1/1/2011 Professor Harry Brod talks about ways to relate to people who are different.
94 Diversity Matters
Kelzer--Sarah Marie (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:25, p.1
12/3/2010 Applications being accepted for the Diversity Matters award.
95 'Diversity Matters' but why?
Boevers--Cassandra Mae (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:22, p.7
11/12/2010 Interaction with international students is not apparent. Only three and a half percent of the students are international students. Americans interact mostly with American students.
96 UNI students to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Au Jong--Catherine (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:5, p.6
9/14/2010 A music festival September 16 will highlight the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; photo.
97 UNI names new dean of College of Education
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:56, p.1
6/18/2010 Dwight C. Watson selected; will begin duties July 1, 2010; brief profile; outlines goals; photo.
98 NISG president recalls his experience at last NISG meeting
Dempsey--Nicholas Stephen (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:51, p.1
4/20/2010 Adam Haselhuhn talks about the achievements of his administration including accessibility, diversity, and special events.
99 'Jesus, Interrupted' author to speak at UNI Ehrman's visit part of book club series finale
Public Relations News Release 2009:383, p.1
4/7/2010 Bart Ehrman, the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will discuss his book "Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (and Why We Don't Know About Them)."
100 Inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients announced at annual town hall
Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.19
4/1/2010 Roster of those who won an award; photo.

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