Education

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# Title Date Summary
51 UNI physics teacher education program receives national recognition
Public Relations News Release 2012:322, p.1 		UNI's physics department was recognized for developing in-service physics teacher education programs that prepare teachers to earn state physics endorsements.
52 Three UNI graduates receive Lux Service Award
Public Relations News Release 2012:298, p.1 		Karl Baresel of Davenport; Darvel Givens of Waterloo; and Theresa Luensmann of Aspinwall received the university's most prestigious award for undergraduates during the 2013 spring commencement ceremony.
53 Local legislators give update on issues at Iowa Capitol
Northern Iowan 109:51, p.1 		Legislators met at UNI to discuss funding for higher education and health care reform. There may be a 2.6 percent increase in funding from the state for the three Iowa public universities; photo.
54 Regional Physics Competition winners advance to state competition
Public Relations News Release 2012:267, p.1 		Winners from the Regional Physics Competition will advance to the state physics competition. 216 high school students participated in the regional competition. The state competition will be help in the McLeod Center.
55 Teaching to the test is the enemy of real learning
Northern Iowan 109:46, p.4 		Author says that the No Child Left Behind Act is "one-size-fits-all." All students are different. When students are given a standardized test, they are given a "one-size-fits-all" test. It is unfair to students that learn differently from the norm.
56 Teachers need to understand Generation Why
Northern Iowan 109:42, p.4 		Author acknowledges the differences between current generations and how to better accommodate these differences in the classroom. She proposes a challenge to teachers to find ways to engage and connect with their students.
57 'That one time, in college¿'
Northern Iowan 109:40, p.4
58 'That one time, in college¿'
Northern Iowan 109:40, p.4
59 UNI to host seventh annual Math Fair for middle school students
Public Relations News Release 2012:207, p.1 		UNI is set to host its seventh Math Fair for middle schoolers. It is put on by UNI's Teaching Educators About Mathematics organization. UNI education majors will facilitate the learning with interactive booths.
60 UNI gathers at Iowa Capitol
Northern Iowan 109:35, p.1 		UNI students, staff, and alumni joined the first ever "UNI Day" in Des Moines, Iowa. They shared UNI's story with legislators and expressed the importance of UNI; photo.
61 Art From the Heart has a sweet goal in sight
Northern Iowan 109:32, p.6 		Art for El Salvador, a project created by sisters Maria and Niah Howard, raises money to build a school in El Salvador in their younger sister Sarah Howard's name. Proceeds from purchases of crafts go towards the school building; photo
62 UNI professors receive grant for special education
Public Relations News Release 2012:147, p.1 		Christina Curran and Susan Brennan have been granted funding for an Assistive Technology Lab for education students. The funding was received from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. This will help improve core curriculum for students with disabilities.
63 Waterloo students explore the American Dream
Public Relations News Release 2012:142, p.1 		The University of Northern Iowa Reaching for Higher Ground Series will be showcasing sixth grades students responses to the question, "What is my American Dream?". The events will include essays and photographs done by the students.
64 Kickoff highlights importance of international education
Northern Iowan 109:24, p.3 		Assistant director Nadia Korobova views international education as essential between Americans and people around the world. This year's theme is "Striving for a healthier future worldwide". Prize drawings were held for scholarships and gift cards.
65 UNI prepares literacy coaches for Iowa's schools
Public Relations News Release 2012:141, p.1 		Thirty literacy coach candidates are participating in the preparation program, Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy Model this summer. Candidates begin in June at the Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy.
66 Online courses to be reviewed for possible degree credits
Northern Iowan 109:24, p.8 		Online courses hold potential to educate students around the world and for schools to widen their audience. Considerable study still needed to see if it will improve degree completion, deepen college curricula, and increase learning; photo
67 Know thyself
Northern Iowan 109:17, p.4 		Believes that the best way to make the correct choices about one's future is to know oneself.
68 Extracurriculars are not just for fun: it pays to get involved
Northern Iowan 109:16, p.4 		Believes that extracurricular activities broaden the college experience, enhance a student's social life, and unite classroom and more practical knowledge.
69 UNI discusses education reform
Public Relations News Release 2012:105, p.1 		College of Education to host community meeting to discuss education reform. Meeting will engage legislators in conversation, and highlight UNI's leadership role in education.
70 Price Lab families discuss the transition to different districts
Northern Iowan 109:14, p.1 		Parents talk about experiences transitioning away from Price Laboratory School. Parents discuss benefits of Price Laboratory School and differences in other districts; photo.
71 Disconnect or differences in philosophy?
Northern Iowan 109:13, p.4 		Author is troubled by consistent disconnect between students and faculty. Major differences cited in philosophy between instructors and students. Professors should hold their students to the highest academic standards.
72 UNI to host 'Reaching for Higher Ground: The Search for an American Dream'
Public Relations News Release 2012:87, p.1 		There will be several different events held as part of the Reaching for Higher Ground series on "The American Dream". These events include guest speakers, artwork, and discussion about the what the American Dream is.
73 Empowering the voices of Latinas
Public Relations News Release 2012:73, p.1 		Center for Multicultural Education will host founding publisher of Catalina magazine, Cathy Areu. Lecture will focus on empowering Latinas.
74 Rashida Jones, Adam Scott visit UNI to Rally young voters
Northern Iowan 109:5, p.1 		Stars of "Parks and Recreation" spoke in Lang Auditorium. They will also speak to students at Drake, Iowa State, and the University of Iowa. President Obama's support of education stressed; photo.
75 Cupcakes, presents and the price of appeasement
Northern Iowan 109:3, p.4 		Expresses concern for the present trend to do everything possible to protect the self esteem of the student. Learning how to get back up after a failure is an important life lesson; photo.
76 Identify yourself
Northern Iowan 109:2, p.7 		Talk to others. Examine your goals. It is OK not to know where you want your life to lead. Join campus groups. You will find yourself and your path. Most of all, try to discover who you are and what principles you stand for.
77 We're all here, but not all of us know why
Northern Iowan 109:2, p.5 		Some students attend college for the education and some for the parties. All students have the opportunity to enjoy the freedom of expression. Each student can search for who they really are and what they wish to do with the rest of their lives.
78 UNI President Allen to retire before July 1, 2013
Northern Iowan 109:1, p.1 		Health problems as well as the desire to spend more time with family prompted President Allen to announce his retirement plans. The Allens plan to do some traveling. President Allen also plans to do some writing on challenges to education.
79 Welcome to the jungle
Northern Iowan 109:1, p.12 		Believes that differing ideas are everywhere on a college campus. Learning how to defend your position is crucial and an important lesson in life.
80 Our brains are infatuated with the mundane
Northern Iowan 109:1, p.8 		Believes that the goal of UNI students should be learning how to learn, not merely learning how to get rich. Each student will have a unique goal. Achieving that goal will be most satisfying.
81 Mandarin Chinese to be offered at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2012:22, p.1 		Two courses will be offered; an introduction to Chinese language and alistening, speaking, reading, and writing skills course.
82 UNI Lifelong University announces fall 2012 courses
Public Relations News Release 2012:15, p.1 		"Why We Travel,Quilting, Linking the Local and the Global,Local Food Economy in the Cedar Valley,America, A Conflict of Cultures", and " The U.S. Home front During World War II" will taught this fall.
83 Noodles and Company opens its 300th restaurant in Waterloo, commemorates with donation to area school
Northern Iowan 108:60, p.2 		New restaurant locates near Crossroads Center mall. Valley Lutheran School was the site of a large figure of the number 300 made up of persons invited to participate. The school was paid $1.00 for each person attending.
84 UNI and IPR invite presidential candidates to education forums
Public Relations News Release 2012:3, p.1 		Mitt Romney and Barak Obama have been invited to speak on their views of education. Details will be released as campaigns confirm their attendance.
85 UNI to offer Teacher Success Strategies course
Public Relations News Release 2011:329, p.1 		Online course aimed at first time teachers, but will serve as an update for experienced teachers. There will be two days of hands on learning on campus in August.
86 Bradford: education should be fun
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.7 		Interview with Jason Bradford, a graduate student in English and creative writing. Bradford is from Center Point, Iowa; photo.
87 Grassley holds Q and A with students
Northern Iowan 108:49, p.1 		Senator Charles Grassley visited a human relations class and answered student questions dealing with immigration, education, and health care; photo.
88 Students hit the road for Iowa's universities
Public Relations News Release 108:48, p.1 		Student led, nine stop tour of Iowa, shares the value of the state universities with Iowans. The tour kicked off with a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds; photo.
89 Students unite to advocate higher ed funding at capitol
Northern Iowan 108:47, p.1 		Budget cuts at UNI were the topic of discussions between legislators and students. Spencer Walrath addressed the press conference in the Iowa capitol; photo.
90 Now hiring Liberal Arts Majors
Northern Iowan 108:47, p.6 		Professors respond to a "Courier" article written by business editor Jim Offner. The need for a liberal arts degree defended.
91 A moment of reflection with Robert James Waller
Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.22 		Professor Waller returned to campus for the Presidential Lecture; offers his views about education and his latest writing; photo.
92 Students, faculty, community rally for education
Northern Iowan 108:45, p.1 		Scenes from a gathering to protest the budget cuts at UNI. State representatives urged the crowd to lobby for increased funding for education.
93 Well, at least we've still got corn
Northern Iowan 108:45, p.5 		It is clear that the state of Iowa no longer values education. Lack of financial support from the legislature has put UNI in the current crisis. The tuition freeze legislation and resulting cuts will only further hinder education in Iowa.
94 Letter to the editor
Northern Iowan 108:45, p.5 		Author states facts to back his contention that UNI has been underfunded for years, perhaps decades, as compared to the other Regents institutions.
95 Misguided priorities
Northern Iowan 108:44, p.5 		Conflicts over proper ways to solve the budget problems. Pride shown in students standing up for their beliefs. Concerns expressed over the direction of the University. Athletics Yea or Nay; photo?
96 Letter to the Editor
Northern Iowan 108:44, p.5 		Graduate urges students to tell valued professors how much they are appreciated. Concerns expressed for the loss of academic focus and professors.
97 Letter to the Editor
Northern Iowan 108:44, p.5 		Professor Clohesy questions the program cuts and the decision making process. Searching for answers as to how these cuts will make UNI academically stronger.
98 Athletics? Or academics?
Northern Iowan 108:42, p.4 		Case made for maintaining support for the academic programs of the university.
99 An open letter to UNI students
Northern Iowan 108:42, p.4 		Professor Reineke states respect for President Allen and Provost Gibson, but is concerned about the proposed elimination of academic programs.
100 Let us begin anew
Northern Iowan 108:42, p.4 		Students, faculty, and staff urged to contact their representatives and ask that they support funding for higher education. It is time to stand up for education and gain the support of the people of Iowa.