Diversity

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# Title Date Summary
101 Debate or debacle?
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.10
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.
102 Why I am ashamed today to call myself an Iowan
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.12
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.
103 UNI announces second annual Diversity Matters award recipients.
Public Relations News Release 2010:189, p.1
The award is in recognition of their efforts to help the university achieve its diversity-related goals.
104 Diversity Fair opens students' minds
Northern Iowan 107:30, p.4
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.
105 A blind eye
Northern Iowan 107:28, p.10
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.
106 A dialogue of diversity
Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.2
Summary of events associated with GBPAC's "Standing on Higher Ground" program; President Allen's statement on the program; photo.
107 Exploring differences; a how-to guide for expanding your comfort zone
Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.12
Professor Harry Brod talks about ways to relate to people who are different.
108 Diversity Matters
Northern Iowan 107:25, p.1
Applications being accepted for the Diversity Matters award.
109 'Diversity Matters' but why?
Northern Iowan 107:22, p.7
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.
110 UNI students to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Northern Iowan 107:5, p.6
A music festival September 16 will highlight the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; photo.
111 UNI names new dean of College of Education
Northern Iowan 107:1, p.20
Dwight C. Watson selected; will begin duties July 1, 2010; brief profile; outlines goals; photo.
112 NISG president recalls his experience at last NISG meeting
Northern Iowan 106:51, p.1
Adam Haselhuhn talks about the achievements of his administration including accessibility, diversity, and special events.
113 'Jesus, Interrupted' author to speak at UNI
Ehrman's visit part of book club series finale

Public Relations News Release 2009:383, p.1
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)."
114 Inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients announced at annual town hall
Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.19
Roster of those who won an award; photo.
115 A letter from Adam Haselhuhn
Northern Iowan 106:42, p.8
Outgoing president of NISG shares what student government has done this past year, addresses misconceptions, and outlines challenges for the organization during the coming year; photo.
116 Study circle brings campus community together on issues of bias, race
Northern Iowan 106:38, p.1
Informal group meets to discuss racial, ethnic, religious, and social biases on the UNI campus. The group is very accepting and desires to learn and become aware of the biases; photo.
117 UNI diversity town hall examines progress, looks toward future
Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.1
Lofty goals greeted participants in the second diversity town hall meeting. Measure of progress being made by campus agencies, discussed progress made and possible improvements; honored promoters highlighted the meeting; photo.
118 Young adults can make a difference
Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.5
The enthusiasm of young minds using knowledge, logic, and dedication aid in opening the minds of others in their community.
119 UNI announces inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients
Public Relations News Release 2009:233, p.1
Ten individuals were recently honored for their efforts to enhance diversity during the second-annual town hall meeting on diversity.These students, faculty and staff received the inaugural UNI Diversity Matters Award. Recipients listed.
120 UNI to hold second-annual town hall meeting on diversity
Public Relations News Release 2009:223, p.1
The meeting is a way to further advance efforts by sharing the university's diversity definition, vision and mission as well as its strategic priorities and the key performance indicators to guide the university as it moves forward.
121 UNI's CME to host discussions in tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Public Relations News Release 2009:226, p.1
Rufus Burrow, Jr., Indiana professor of Christian thought and professor of theological social ethics at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, will discuss his book, "Martin Lucher King, Jr. for Armchair Theologians" at the Book Club meeting.
122 Assaulted student speaks out against crime
Northern Iowan 106:25, p.1
Ramon Cantu, director of diversity affairs for NISG, was verbally and physically assaulted while attending a party in November. He has continued to be the focus of telephone threats, racial slurs, and a threat on his life; photo.
123 UNIFI's response to recent incidents
Northern Iowan 106:25, p.6
University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers stand with fellow students in condemning recent hate crimes. The comparison to Blasphemy Day events is questioned.
124 Letter from the NISG Executive Branch and NISG President
Northern Iowan 106:23, p.6
Comments and concerns on the recent incidents of discrimination on campus.
125 NISG promotes Diversity First Initiative
Northern Iowan 106:19, p.1
Northern Iowa Student Government met with Cedar Falls city council candidate, filled election commission openings, learned of an upcoming diversity retreat, and approved a resolution on Veteran's Day observance.
126 "Let's Talk" diversity program hopes to shed light on diversity
Northern Iowan 106:18, p.7
Department of Residence to sponsor diversity program in Lang Hall. A safe conversational forum will be provided to ask potentially awkward questions.
127 News Briefs: Diversity First Retreat and WRC pool dedication
Northern Iowan 106:17, p.4
Angel Banks, director of diversity and student life for Northern Iowa Student Government, announced an interactive, hands-on experience during a diversity retreat. Diving pool dedicated to former professor, Glen F. Henry.
128 Similarity within diversity
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.10
Believes that differences between cultures are many, but we all smile in the same language. This universal signal is never misunderstood.
129 UNI President Benjamin Allen prepares university for change, challenges
Northern Iowan 106:8, p.1
Faced with an eight per cent reduction in state funding, President Allen stated that changes are definitely ahead. We can address change intentionally or changes will be imposed upon us. It is far better that we adapt ourselves; photo.
130 Series brings diversity to students and the small screen
Northern Iowan 106:4, p.4
The Center for Multicultural Education is showing films during September. The film series deals with differences, with the hope of understanding other races.
131 Administration aims to keep priorities at forefront during tough economic times
Northern Iowan 106:3, p.1
Federal stimulus money lessened the cuts in state budget monies for just one year. The budget for fiscal 2011 is unclear. Expanding diversity, a strong undergraduate program, K-12 education program, and aiding the state are goals.
132 Diversity film series to be held in September at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2009:25, p.1
Five films will be shown in the Center for Multicultural Education Lobby: "Understanding Our Differences: Mexicans and Americans;" "MLK: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Tapes;" Them and Us: Cultural Awareness;" "What does it mean to be white?" and others.
133 A change in perspective
Northern Iowan 105:44, p.3
An invitation to participate in a discussion group focused on race enlightened the members of the group.
134 UNI to host IDEA diversity Summit on April 23
Public Relations News Release 2008:391, p.1
The fourth Annual Iowa's IDEA Diversity Summit will focus on providing attendees from higher education, business, agencies and community organizations specific hands-on strategies for recruitment and retention. Keynoting the summit will be Bruce King.
135 Iowa Mathematics & Science Education Partnership directs study on women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and math fields for Regent
Public Relations News Release 2008:273, p.1
The report states that currently, women and some U. S. minorities are under-represented in some STEM majors, reflective of a national challenge of under-representation in these fields of study. Iowa's Regent universities have seen steady improvement.
136 Let's Talk: students get a unique opportunity
Northern Iowan 105:18, p.2
Panel members from various ethnic and cultural groups shared stories of their beliefs and struggles in life.
137 Diversity challenges bias
Northern Iowan 105:8, p.5
Believes that diversity forces people to reexamine basic assumptions about life.
138 CME sponsors a diverse week of events
Northern Iowan 105:5, p.1
Events will follow the theme "Authenticity and Inclusion"; photo.
139 UNI Calendar of Events
Northern Iowan 105:3, p.5
Activities for the week of September 7-13.
140 Close-up on diversity
Northern Iowan 105:2, p.6
Norma T. Hollis will be the keynote speaker during Diversity Week; September 8-12. Times, dates, and locations for the Cultural Fair, student panel, International Opportunities Fair, movie, and hot topics discussion.
141 Correction
Northern Iowan 104:54, p.3
Ashley Nunn was misidentified in a previous article. She drafted and sent out the invitations to groups across campus involved with diversity.
142 Student diversity unifies UNI
Northern Iowan 104:52, p.2
Fourteen student organizations have selected two delegates to serve on the Unify UNI Diversity Committee; will hold the first Diversity Dance in the Commons Ballroom.
143 Diverse student leaders will participate in community building workshop program
Public Relations News Release 2007:514, p.1
Seeking Alliance through Leadership and Diversity is a workshop experience for student leaders that will include several activities; list of participating students.
144 Luck of the Irish comes to Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 105:42, p.1
YWCA hosting "A Taste of Ireland" in the Grace Cornish Lounge. Pam Hays will be the featured speaker. The luncheon will aid in expanding diversity within the community; photo.
145 UNI to host school administrators for diversity workshop
Public Relations News Release 2007:462, p.1
Iowa school administrators will be visiting for a diversity workshop February 29.
146 Celebrating diversity
Northern Iowan 104:29, p.5
Suggestion that diversity should be celebrated every day. Diversity goes beyond ethnicity to include dealing with body types, sexual preference, and political preferences.
147 Homecoming shuttle
Northern Iowan 104:6, p.4
Announcement of late night bus service during Homecoming weekend; photo.
148 Diversity Week 2007
Northern Iowan 104:5, p.5
Activities announced for Diversity Week; September 9-15.
149 Seven UNI Presidential Scholars embrace diversity
Public Relations News Release 2007:49, p.1
Team New Beginnings set out to unite high school and college students in an effort to encourage embracing diversity through a mural painted in Waterloo.
150 UNI Women's History Month programming to celebrate gender and diversity Panel and speaker to kick off the celebration
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
"Gender and Diversity" is the theme for Women's History Month at UNI, first activity will be a panel discussion involving members of the faculty.
151 UNI celebrates culture with Language Diversity Week
Northern Iowan 102:31, p.11
Students will have opportunities to learn about other languages through movies and information booths; photo.
152 UNI celebrates Language Diversity Week
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Center for Multicultural Education will provide informational booths and film series to promote diversity week.
153 Virginity testing holds significance in S. Africa
Northern Iowan 102:23, p.7
Hopes that people will understand a culture before judging customs.
154 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 102:6, p.11
Students respond to the question, "Why is diversity important on campus?"
155 Tuesday, Sept. 13
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Bob Zellner speaks about diversity and civil rights, Mary Jo Loveland will discuss Medicare prescription drug programs, Theatre UNI reads Mark Ravenhill's "Handbag".
156 Difference accepted during Diversity Week
Northern Iowan 102:4, p.1
Diversity Week gives minority students a chance to share their cultural heritage with their peers; includes schedule of events.
157 Diversity Week at UNI, Sept. 11-17
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Schedule of events during diversity week.
158 Diversity Matters
Northern Iowa Today 107:25, p.1
Gwenne Culpepper talks about the value of diversity; outline of recent diversity efforts on campus; photo.
159 Thursday, Feb. 10
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Northern Iowa Festival of Bands to take place; UNI Gallery of Art presents three exhibits; diversity panel will discuss minority life in Iowa; Kala Jojo will be featured at Thursdaze.
160 Board of Regents to meet at Iowa State University Dec. 15 and 16
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Summarizes the ten points on the docket.
161 Diversity Week offers new perspectives
Northern Iowan 101:4, p.1

Diversity Week to run September 12-17; photo.

162 Equality in our terms
Northern Iowan 100:60, p.5
Believes Americans should take time to understand cultural differences rather than expressing shock and disgust at traditions that seem alien to them.
163 Board of Regents to meet at Iowa State University
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
UNI issues are discussed.
164 UNI center cosponsors state conference on diversity
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Disproportional Minority Confinement Resource Center will hold their second annual statewide conference in Des Moines.
165 New Iowans program brings diversity to communities
Northern Iowan 100:11, p.11
Goal is rapid diversification of Iowa.
166 Affirmations on Supreme Court action
Northern Iowan 99:58, p.5
Believes affirmative action decision gives insights about incorporating more diversity into learning; photo.
167 Speaker delivers 'Titan-ic' talk
Northern Iowan 99:49, p.1
Herman Boone, whose actions inspired the movie, "Remember the Titans," spoke on campus about his experiences and lessons in diversity; photo.
168 HLSU has plans for quite a night
Northern Iowan 99:40, p.3
Hispanic and Latino Student Union will host "A Night to Remember" to increase awareness about diversity on campus and will include guest speaker, Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr.
169 UNI co-sponsors conference to explore 'Building Community in the Midst of Diversity'
Public Relations News Release 2002:109, p.1
Juan C. Moreno will speak at the workshop sponsored by UNI's Community Outreach Partnership Center and Waterloo's Neighborhood Services.
170 Diversity Week 'promotes awareness'; this year's focus on education through 9/11 remembrance
Northern Iowan 99:2, p.17
Announces the upcoming events of Diversity Week; intended to increase cultural awareness.
171 UNI celebrates diversity with week of events
Public Relations News Release 2002:55, p.1
Diversity Week will include many events, such as an Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Dance, speakers, forums, and other activities that are aimed at increasing cultural awareness.
172 Don't Laugh at Me
Public Relations News Release 2001:414, p.1
Peter Yarrow will discuss his new program to prevent bullies.
173 Laugh 'til you're blue in the face!
Northern Iowan 98:42, p.11
A comedy show, intended to promote diversity, will take place in the Maucker Union Expansion; photo.
174 UNI to host two-day 'Forum for Diversity: Integrating Latino Heritage into the Curriculum' Friday and Saturday, March 8-9
Public Relations News Release 2001:335, p.1
About 150 educators and teaching majors are expected to attend the 'Forum for Diversity.'
175 UNI Workshops of Diversity continue with 'That's my Jam' on Thursday, Feb. 28
Public Relations News Release 2001:325, p.1
Students will share the meanings of their favorite tunes at "That's my Jam," as a part of the Workshops of Diversity.
176 Educational and Student Services offers diversity training
Campus News Network 12:6, p.2
ESS has purchased a diversity program called 'A Campus of Difference'; a list of trainers is given.
177 Diversity Week
Northern Iowan 98:2, p.11
Schedule of events for September 10-14, 2001.
178 Ending hate, building tolerance
Public Relations News Release 2001:67, p.1
Morris Dees speaks on the importance of teaching children how to live with diversity.
179 'Real World-er' Julie to speak during Greek Week
Northern Iowan 97:53, p.10
Julie expected to use television background to speak on diversity; photo.
180 Columnist creates hodge-podge column
Northern Iowan 97:21, p.6
Comments on the large amount of diversity on the UNI campus, Halloween haunted house, and upcoming elections.
181 UNI's minority recruitment cited in Christian Science Monitor
Campus News Network 11:7, p.1
The October 17 issue of the Christian Science Monitor did a story on UNI's minority recruitment efforts.
182 Governor's council prepares to give Iowa a 10-year face lift
Northern Iowan 97:11, p.1
Governor Tom Vilsack would like to see not only new workers come to Iowa but would also like for those who left the state to return to work here.
183 UNI does offer cultural experiences
Northern Iowan 96:52, p.7
Student is disturbed by the manner in which previous letter writer lumped all other students in the 'lackluster' category.
184 Pride Day celebrations end month with ballroom dance
Northern Iowan 96:50, p.5
Schedule of events planned for this month.
185 Passing of Black History Month
Northern Iowan 96:48, p.5
Believes that even though Black History Month is over, students should still be concerned with educating themselves about racism.
186 Rally for campus women's center planned
Northern Iowan 96:47, p.1
Rally to be held to gain support for Women's Center on campus.
187 Rally to fight for women's center Tuesday
Northern Iowan 96:47, p.7
Student feels that a women's center at UNI would provide leadership in promoting educational access and equality for women and men.
188 Women's Center would end oppression of all
Northern Iowan 96:47, p.7
Student believes that a women's center would be beneficial to UNI.
189 Having a diversity dialogue
Public Relations News Release 1999:301, p.1
Steve Birdline, president of Affirmations in Action, presented address on promoting honesty in cross-cultural communication.
190 Steve Birdine to speak on diversity
Northern Iowan 96:43, p.2
Steve Birdine, president of Affirmations in Action, will speak.
191 Steve Birdline to speak on diversity
Campus News Network 10:14, p.2
Steve Birdline, president of Affirmations in Action, will speak on diversity at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., on March 8.
192 President of Affirmations in Action to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1999:284, p.1
Steve Birdline, president of Affirmations in Action, will speak on March 8, from 9-10:30 a.m. in Maucker Union.
193 Student voices
Northern Iowan 96:39, p.10
Students offer opinions on ethnic diversity; photo.
194 UNI slow to change as time marches on
Northern Iowan 96:39, p.1
Report on survey which looked at demographic description of UNI students.
195 Turn up the heat on UNI's melting pot
Northern Iowan 96:37, p.8
Diversity at UNI and how it should change.
196 UNI: melting pot or not?
Northern Iowan 96:35, p.11
Students and administrators give their views on diversity at UNI; photo.
197 Difficult Dialogue series looks at racist barriers to alliance-building
Public Relations News Release 1999:82, p.1
"Difficult Dialogues" series resumes October 15 with "Interactive Model of Cultural Diversity", led by Cheryl Faries of the Waterloo Multicultural Development Center.
198 Diversity: bringing people together
Public Relations News Release 1999:43, p.1
Michael Blackwell, UNI's Director for Multicultural Education, will talk about diversity on campus and in society.
199 Koob: I'm upbeat about new century
Northern Iowan 96:1, p.1
President Koob cites enrollment growth and preparedness for Y2K; predicts increased diversity.
200 Community-wide discussion on ethnic diversity to be July 13
Campus News Network 9:21, p.2
Discussion on promoting literacy and democracy in diverse areas will be held in conjunction with Pallischeck Seminar for Literacy and Diversity beginning July 13.