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Earth Day

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1 Students research food waste on campus
Richards--Tanner (Student--2021), Crow--Catherine (Student--2020)
Northern Iowan 118:51, p.01
4/21/2022 A group of UNI students research food waste on campus; photos.
2 Clean up College Hill this Earth Day
Pistarino--Emma (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 117:51, p.04
4/19/2021 Student David Hindman has organized a clean up of the College Hill area on Earth Day, April 22. Organizational partners include Green Iowa AmeriCorps, ThreeHouse Collaborative, Campus Ministries, and the College Hill Partnerships; photo.
3 Lecture connects climate change to art
McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 116:23, p.01
11/18/2019 The final installment of the Aldo Leopold Distinguished Lectures Series was held on November 13 in Lang Hall Auditorium. Artist Justin Brice Guariglia presented "We Are the Asteroid: Art and the Ecological Crisis," discussing the effects of climate change, what it means for the future, and its relation to art; photos.
4 Students celebrate Earth Day in the sun
Baxter--Nicole (Class of 2019), Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018)
Northern Iowan 114:53, p.01
4/26/2018 UNI celebrated Earth Day with several student organization booths
5 UNI expands bike-share program
Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018)
Northern Iowan 114:51, p.01
4/16/2018 UNI's Bike Share Program is set to expand by 40 new UNI branded bikes that will be available to rent for the year or for a few hours.
6 Celebrating earth week
Hinz--Taylor (Student--2014)
Northern Iowan 111:52, p.4
4/23/2015 In celebration of earth week, UNI students, staff, and other volunteers cleaned up dry run creek.
7 Earth Week in full bloom
Upah--Kaylin (Student--2014)
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.1
4/21/2014 There are several events on campus promoting Earth Week. These events all focus on ways to reduce environmental impact and protect the environment from pollution.
8 UNI to celebrate Earth Week April 22-26
Public Relations News Release 2012:258, p.1
4/8/2013 There will be a variety of activities the week of April 22-26 to celebrate Earth Week. Students are encouraged to participate in these events and to learn more about conservation throughout the week.
9 RRTTC hosts nature photography contest
Firman--Tehrene Victoria (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 109:35, p.6
2/15/2013 The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center is holding a photography contest in honor of Earth Week. There will be many other events taking place that week for students to partake in and appreciate nature; photo.
10 UNI to celebrate Earth Week
Public Relations News Release 2011:266, p.1
4/5/2012 Several activities have been planned for Earth Week on campus.
11 Earth Day
Hayne--Cassandra Kay (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:53, p.2
4/26/2011 Scenes from the Earth Day celebration on campus; photo.
12 Salvage, don't scrap
Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:53, p.13
4/26/2011 Students urged to donate unwanted items to the Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, or Goodwill rather than filling up dumpsters. The end of the semester brings the opportunity to recycle and donate unwanted items.
13 UNI students to present blueprint for a sustainable society.
Public Relations News Release 2010:297, p.1
4/14/2011 A group of students will present a public forum at the CEEE with a poster session preceding the forum. The forum is part of a freshman seminar called "Visioning a Sustainable World in 2050."
14 UNI to celebrate Earth Week
Public Relations News Release 2010:284, p.1
4/8/2011 Earth Week is a campus-wide event that aims to involve the campus community in environmental action and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. UNI's Earth Week activities listed.
15 The simplest of solutions
McPheron--Kristen Jenna (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:54, p.4
4/30/2010 Keep America Beautiful has unbelievable statistics on littering. Iowa schools spend over three million dollars each year on litter cleanup.
16 Every day should be Earth Day
French--Larissa A. (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 106:53, p.6
4/27/2010 Energy conservation during Earth Day competition suggests that students can commit to saving resources on a day to day basis.
17 Panther Portraits
Davidson--Nicole Jean (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:53, p.10
4/27/2010 Scenes from Earth Day activities; photo.
18 Earth Day celebration to continue all week long
Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:50, p.1
4/16/2010 Movies, 5K run, UNI Unplugged, clearing litter from Dry Run Creek, and posters are just some of the activities planned for Earth Day.
19 UNI to celebrate Earth Week
Public Relations News Release 2009:404, p.1
4/15/2010 Earth Week is a campus-wide event, which aims to involve the campus sommunity in environmental action and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day activities are listed.
20 UNI Unplugged challenges students to reduce energy consumption
Public Relations News Release 2009:393, p.1
4/12/2010 Unplugged is designed to raise awareness about energy consumption and encourage students to change their energy habits. The amount of energy saved will be calculated by working with the Department of Residence to compare the energy used in each residence.
21 UNI lists experts in environment and sustainability
Public Relations News Release 2009:367, p.1
4/1/2010 The C.A.R.E. (creating a responsible environment) Web site has compiled a list of faculty and staff who can speak to topics on the environment and sustainability, from psychology to technology.
22 UNI events this week
Northern Iowan 105:51, p.3
4/21/2009 Dates, times, and places for events on or near campus for the coming week.
23 UNI to host series of events celebrating Earth Day
Public Relations News Release 2008:468, p.1
4/14/2009 "Get Your Green On," Available events include tours of the Botanical Center, a 5K run/walk, an environmental job booth, live music and free bike tune-ups.
24 UNI gets its green on
Fleming--Rachel M. (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 104:51, p.1
4/22/2008 UNI celebrates Earth Day with exhibits, helpful hints, workshops, and free food; photo.
25 UNI is aware of recycling
Miller--Zanetta Liza (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 104:51, p.5
4/22/2008 UNI is involved in paper recycling and collaborating with the city of Cedar Falls. Recycle bins are located in many areas on campus.
26 UNI will hold celebration in honor of Earth Day
Public Relations News Release 2007:608, p.1
4/16/2008 Program will include clothing drive, displays, recycling demonstration, and workshops.
27 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
4/16/2007 The Earth Day Celebration will be taking place Tuesday, April 17.
28 This Week at UNI
Northern Iowan 102:52, p.6
4/18/2006 Schedule of upcoming events.
29 Thursday April 20 - Friday, April 21
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
4/17/2006 Tours of the UNI Power Plant will be given as part of the Earth Day celebration.
30 Tuesday, April 18
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
4/17/2006 Earth Day and Sole Power celebration will take place; Panel on Immigration will be hosted by the Center for Multicultural Education; "The Power of Human Arrogance" will be the topic of discussion for Paul Rider in the "Last Lecture Series".
31 Earth Day and 'Sole Power' celebration to take place at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
4/12/2006 UNI will host the fourth annual Earth Day and "Sole Power" celebration on the UNI campus.
32 Too many holidays for no reason?
Gerling--Taylor R. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 102:2, p.9
8/30/2005 America's overabundance of holidays leaves many neglected or with forgotten meaning.
33 2005 Governor's Environmental Education Conference at UNI June 15.
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
6/10/2005 UNI's CEEE will host this conference that occurs every five years.
34 Earth Day and Sole Power encourage students to conserve energy, help save environment
Helgerson--Leah (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:52, p.1
4/19/2005 Festivities are planned to celebrate Earth Day; photo.
35 Saturday, April 23
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
4/18/2005 The CSBS Student Research Conference will take place; Do-Run-Run will benefit chronically and terminally ill children; "Earth Day Extravaganza" will take place at CEEE; Camp Adventure hosts a 20th Anniversary Celebration with Frances Hesselbein speaking.
36 Tuesday, April 19
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
4/18/2005 Sole Power/Earth Day celebration to take place; Carol Hebald will give poetry reading.
37 Untitled
Ellenwood--Jacquelyn D. (Class of 2004)
Northern Iowan 100:54, p.1
4/27/2004 Student has bike checked outside of Maucker Union.
38 Earth Day challenge: leave the car at home
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 100:52, p.1
4/20/2004 UNI holds Earth Day Celebration in order for people to learn more about the environment; photo.
39 Earth Day and 'Sole Power' celebration to take place at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
4/8/2004 Event includes free bike tune-ups and bike registration, and will be held Thursday, April 22.
40 Power your sole for Earth Day
Wenthold--Rebecca L. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 99:52, p.11
4/22/2003 Sole Power Day will be April 22, and is designed to encourage students to travel by bicycle or by walking.
41 'Sole Power' and Earth Day celebration to take place at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 2002:471, p.1
4/15/2003 On April 22, activities are planned to encourage students to commute without the use of motorized vehicles.
42 Reduce, reuse and recycle
Public Relations News Release 2002:442, p.1
4/7/2003 Benefits of recycling will be discussed.
43 Respect the Earth tomorrow and everyday
Northern Iowan 96:53, p.6
4/21/2000 Encourages those who live close to campus to bicycle rather than drive a car.
44 Earth Day celebrations across the globe, near home
Alesch--Amy (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 95:52, p.12
4/20/1999 SEAC will sponsor several activities this week for Earth Week, including benefit concert at Steb's and clean-up day.
45 Celebration to honor Earth Day every day
Barnett--Janelle J. (Class of 1997; Performing Art
Northern Iowan 93:53, p.7
4/25/1997 SEAC hosted 5th annual Earth Day Benefit at Mainly Lou's Tuesday.
46 Family fun
Zmolek--JoEllen
Northern Iowan 92:52, p.12
4/23/1996 Mother and son at Earth Day activities.
47 University of Northern Iowa's Earth Week activities April 21-26 conincide with 120th birthday celebration.
Public Relations News Release 1995:327, p.1
4/18/1996 Activities are announced for Earth Week at UNI.
48 Assignment UNI
Public Relations News Release 0:491, p.1
4/18/1994 Weekly listings of activities and events at UNI.
49 Numerous events planned at the University of Northern Iowa to celebrate Earth Month
Public Relations News Release 0:449, p.1
4/1/1994 Earth Month activities at UNI are announced. Jay Jebe and Derrick Grimmer will speak.
50 Tomorrow is Earth Day; Lawton issues challenge
Lawton--Jeff
Northern Iowan 88:54, p.2
4/21/1992 Urges students and faculty to discuss matter.

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