Education

Displaying 101 - 150 of 1494 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
101	Danielson, community discuss cuts Northern Iowan 108:41, p.1	03/02/2012	Elected officials hear responses from the community about the closing of Price Lab School. The community was strongly in favor of keeping the school; photo.
102	UNI announces first round of cuts, eyes others Northern Iowan 108:40, p.1	02/28/2012	Museum, print services, and Price Lab School are slated to close. The Department of Public Safety and low enrollment academic programs are under review; photo.
103	A tale of two chambers Northern Iowan 108:38, p.1	02/21/2012	Iowa Senate has a 4.5 million dollar increase for UNI in its proposed budget. The House has a three million dollar reduction in their budget. There seems to be a large difference in opinion on education; photo.
104	Vookbag to bring social network atmosphere to the classroom Northern Iowan 108:38, p.5	02/21/2012	Jeffrey Short has invented Vookbag. Vookbag is an educational organization tool, allowing students to share class materials. It also allows questions to be asked and answered. The product will be released March 1; photo.
105	Beck says possibility of $12 million for UNI is slim Northern Iowan 108:34, p.3	02/07/2012	Governor Branstad's budget has twenty million dollars extra for public universities. UNI will get a portion of that money, but significantly less than the twelve million anticipated.
106	Speak up on behalf of your university Northern Iowan 108:32, p.4	01/31/2012	Believes that students, parents, grandparents, and the general population need to let their voices be heard in Des Moines and Washington, D. C. concerning the ever increasing costs of education.
107	Show me the money Northern Iowan 108:31, p.4	01/27/2012	Governor Branstad's education plan examined. Author calls for more specifies, especially concerning teacher salaries; photo.
108	Branstad proposes $25 million education plan Northern Iowan 108:30, p.1	01/24/2012	If the Governor's plan is approved by the House and Senate, Iowa will be number one in the country and tenth in the world for quality education. The plan is student friendly as is the education plan in the Senate; photo.
109	Looking for an easy course? Suck it up. Northern Iowan 108:29, p.4	01/20/2012	College is more than grades. Being challenged in class will reward you for years to come.
110	Tuition: enough is enough Northern Iowan 108:28, p.4	01/13/2012	Students, faculty, staff, and parents urged to contact their local legislators and ensure that voices are heard concerning the never ending increases in the cost of education.
111	College of Education refocuses mission Northern Iowan 108:27, p.1	12/09/2011	A new mission statement is meant to sum up the primary goals of the college: leadership, transformation, service, engagement, and diversity; photo.
112	We don't need no education Northern Iowan 108:27, p.5	12/09/2011	Challenges present system of education. The process of cramming for exams and simply restating the material needs to be replaced with actual learning that uses critical thinking and creativity.
113	Bachman's views detrimental to education Northern Iowan 108:26, p.4	12/06/2011	Bachman's Q and A session where her desire to abolish the Department of Education came out. She supports intelligent design being taught in public schools. She showed no concern for increase tuition and student debt; photo.
114	Don't be that guy Northern Iowan 108:25, p.4	12/02/2011	Bad jokes and sucking up to the professor are not looked upon with favor among fellow classmates. Class participation can be taken to the extreme; photo.
115	Occupy Cedar Valley ends encampment Northern Iowan 108:25, p.1	12/02/2011	Occupiers have packed up their tents and moved out of Overman Park. The group decided to hold more events such as teach-ins, vigils, and demonstrations and are looking for a permanent office environment.
116	Bachman argues for local control of education Northern Iowan 108:25, p.1	12/02/2011	Presidential candidate, Michelle Bachman, spoke to an estimated crowd of 350 in Russell Hall. Iowa Public Radio and UNI collaborated to host the event. Veteran escorted out after he tried to continue debating; photo.
117	Presidential candidate Rick Santorum to discuss education at UNI's presidential candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2011:127, p.1	12/01/2011	Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum will give a speech in part with UNI's Presidential Education Forums.
118	Presidential Candidate Michele Bachmann to discuss education at UNI's presidential candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2011:123, p.1	11/23/2011	Michele Bachmann a Minnesota State Senator and presidential hopeful will speak at the educational forums on campus.
119	Education that builds engaged citizenship Northern Iowan 108:21, p.6	11/08/2011	Believes that higher education is about learning, discussing, and sharing ideas that will build a better city, state, and nation. Here is a teachable moment. Believes that the protesters remind us of deep societal problems; photo.
120	Forum held for African American men Northern Iowan 108:21, p.1	11/08/2011	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.
121	'Pay as You Earn' takes steps to lessen student loan debt Northern Iowan 108:20, p.1	11/04/2011	President Obama's plan to aid student loan debt involves payments capped at ten per cent of the student's income. They would also be able to consolidate direct loans and Federal Family Education loans; photo.
122	UNI and IPR planning presidential candidate forum Northern Iowan 108:16, p.2	10/21/2011	Iowa Public Radio and the university have invited candidates to share their views on education. Details regarding dates and times will be announced when plans are completed.
123	Have your cupcake and eat it too Northern Iowan 108:15, p.6	10/18/2011	She's the First is a non-profit group that sponsors young girls' education in the developing world and helping them be the first of their family to graduate from high school. The UNI chapter will sell cupcakes as their first fund raiser; photo.
124	Against behaviorism Northern Iowan 108:15, p.4	10/18/2011	The exchange of opinion is essential to our ability to create a new beginning and act against the laws of behaviorism. Mankind should not be classed only on its behavior.
125	Edelman emphasizes need to end child poverty Northern Iowan 108:15, p.1	10/18/2011	Marian Wright Edelman spoke on the topic "The Future of Our Children in a Post 9/11 World". She shared her experiences during 9/11 and urged the audience to fight for education for today's children; photo.
126	Stop the cuts Northern Iowan 108:10, p.3	09/30/2011	Students urged to contact legislators concerning the seemingly never ending cuts to education funding. Students now contribute more toward their education than does that state. Take advantage of all the available programs.
127	UNI College of Education to host "Hot topics in Education" webinars Public Relations News Release 2011:41, p.1	09/16/2011	Professional development webinars will be offered free to all educators by the College of Education.
128	A fundamental misunderstanding Northern Iowan 107:56, p.3	06/17/2011	State Senator Shawn Hamerlinck told student representatives to go home and not worry about what is being done in Des Moines concerning the budget. He was wrong to think that they were lobbyists. They were constituents and taxpayers.
129	College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Northern Iowan 107:54, p.	04/29/2011	Philip Mauceri encourages students to learn from the innovative techniques used by professors in the college. Expresses commitment to the idea of a quality undergraduate experience.
130	The failure of a few Northern Iowan 107:53, p.14	04/26/2011	Professors urged to become more engaged during their teaching. Do not just teach the textbook, but add relevant, up to date materials. Do not just read from your PowerPoint. Challenge your students to look outside the textbook for answers.
131	American dream vs. Libertarian person Northern Iowan 107:52, p.11	04/22/2011	Believes that Republican budget is full of cuts that may be detrimental to the average American. For example, students may not have Pell Grants available in the future. Trickle down economics has never worked.
132	Let college prepare you for the 'real world' Northern Iowan 107:49, p.10	04/12/2011	Students urged to develop skills employers are looking for, get involved with student groups, gain experience in areas of interest, and use college as a time to open their minds to new ideas.
133	Tuition to increase by five percent next year Northern Iowan 107:45, p.1	03/29/2011	The Iowa Board of Regents voted 7-2 to approve a tuition increase for the coming academic year. In-state business students will see an increase of 11.3 percent. This is aimed to make up for former Governor Culver's ten per cent across the board cut.
134	Your college career: own it Northern Iowan 107:44, p.10	03/25/2011	With college come pressures of discovering who we are, what we believe in, and how to handle situations. It is a time of discovery and self-revelation.
135	Opinions, dogmatism and a need for discussion Northern Iowan 107:42, p.9	03/08/2011	Believes that differing opinions can come to a point at which discussion will take place. These forums should not be forgotten or attacked. Discussing differences of opinions is healthy.
136	Paths and expectations Northern Iowan 107:41, p.10	03/04/2011	The college experience is not the same for all students. All professors do not wear tweed jackets and all students do not spend hours and hours in local bars. Get involved and do your own thing. Make your own choices.
137	NISG prepares students for upcoming Regents Day Northern Iowan 107:41, p.2	03/04/2011	March 7 students from the Regents institutions will travel to Des Moines to lobby for higher education funding. Nearly one hundred ninety U. N. I. students will attend. NISG is holding training sessions prior to the trip.
138	Mark Grey discusses immigration in Iowa Northern Iowan 107:41, p.2	03/04/2011	Mexican immigration exploded in the early 1990's. Mexicans cross the border because of the lack of jobs, poor education, and because following the passage of the North American Free Trade Act, farmers could not compete; photo.
139	'Because I want to" Northern Iowan 107:41, p.9	03/04/2011	Students need to take the responsibility to be prepared with best knowledge needed to make safe decisions. Getting tested for sexual transmitted disease and practicing safe sex are basic pieces of information needed.
140	Black and White Ball Northern Iowan 107:41, p.10	03/04/2011	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.
141	Larry Stone discusses the legacy of Iowa's 'bird lady' Northern Iowan 107:40, p.4	03/01/2011	Gladys Black and her passion for birds, kids, and outdoor education were examined during a story telling and photographic presentation; photo.
142	'Talk Politics' tackles the issues of Regents hikes, proposed budget cuts Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1	02/22/2011	College Republicans, UNI Democrats, and Young Americans for Liberty hold discussion on proposed budget cuts to higher education. Students urged to participate in Regents Day in Des Moines; photo.
143	Send a message: these cuts need to stop Northern Iowan 107:38, p.9	02/22/2011	Once again the state legislature is asking students to pay higher tuition. The current proposals are for deep cuts to higher education funding. Larger class size, fewer professors, and fewer student services will be the result. Speak out now.
144	'Kids in the Kitchen' promotes healthy lifestyle choices for children Northern Iowan 107:38, p.2	02/22/2011	Sixth grade students at Price Lab School are learning how to cook; thanks to Jim Nadeau, executive chef at College Square Hy-Vee. Children will prepare a complete meal and serve it to their parents February 24; photo.
145	Storming the Capitol Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1	02/22/2011	Students will take their concerns about proposed budget cuts to Des Moines on March 7. NISG will provide free transportation, refreshments, and lunch.
146	Procrastinate tomorrow Northern Iowan 107:36, p.11	02/15/2011	It is up to students to make or break their college education. Students urged to plan ahead, organize assignments, refer to the syllabus, plan time for themselves, and plan for the job hunt.
147	Club S. O. L. E. builds a relationship with nature Northern Iowan 107:34, p.7	02/08/2011	Student Outdoor Leadership Education group often spends Wednesday and Thursday hiking in the Cedar Valley on snow shoes or cross country skis. The club has explored several activities, since its beginning in 2001; photo.
148	U. S. Senator Tom Harkin visits UNI to address funding for higher education Northern Iowan 107:34, p.1	02/08/2011	Ben Allen, Bill Dotzler, Jerry Nelson, Kim Young-Kent, Jerry Durham and Jonathon Keniston made up a panel presenting information from different perspectives on education to Senator Harkin; photo.
149	Regents propose 5 percent tuition increase in light of potential budget reductions Northern Iowan 107:34, p.1	02/08/2011	Both in and out of state students would see their tuition bill raised by five per cent next year. Students in the College of Business upper division are looking at a proposal of 11.3 percent for in state and 7.9 for out of state students.
150	Take a stand Northern Iowan 107:32, p.5	02/01/2011	Students urged to write their legislators, Governor Branstad, and the student body president concerning the proposed budget cuts for the Board of Regents. Make your voice heard.