Enshayan--Kamyar [Director Center for Energy and Environmental Education]
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| 1 | Stepping towards sustainability Northern Iowan 114:16, p.1 |
US President Donald Trump is withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. The agreement was originally signed by former president Barack Obama. Faculty members give their reactions to the news. | |
| 2 | Son of Pulitzer winner coming to UNI Northern Iowan 114:4, p.2 |
Tom Cullen is giving a talk about Storm Lake Times's Pulitzer Prize win. The newspaper won the prize for their work on the Des Moines Waterworks lawsuit; photo. | |
| 3 | Cedar Valley Local Food Fair returns to Waterloo Public Relations News Release 2014:193, p.1 |
The food fair will take place on March 14, at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. The event is free and open to the public, and you can also receive a dollar-off voucher to visit the Phelps Youth Pavilion in Waterloo. | |
| 4 | Cedar Valley Nonprofit Award winners announced Public Relations News Release 2013:251, p.1 |
UNI's Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association announced the Cedar Valley Nonprofit Award winners. The winners will be honored at a luncheon in the Commons Ballroom. The Veridian Community Engagement Fellowship Awards will also be presented. | |
| 5 | UNI film screening to explore cancer prevention Public Relations News Release 2013:173, p.1 |
UNI will be showing the film "Living Downstream" and hosting a discussion about links between the environment and cancer. It will include a lot of information on environmental contamination and how to work towards a healthier environment. | |
| 6 | Rob Hogg to deliver climate change lecture at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:46, p.1 |
UNI will be hosting Senator Rob Hogg to speak on the significance of climate change. The lecture is sponsored by the Center for Energy and Environmental Education. | |
| 7 | UNI to host local food events Public Relations News Release 2013:28, p.1 |
Farmer's market held in front of Maucker Union. The event was sponsored by UNI Green Project, Green Life, Buy Fresh Buy Local, UNI's CEEE, and UNI Sustainability. | |
| 8 | UNI to show 'Gasland' documentary by Josh Fox Public Relations News Release 2011:17, p.1 |
A documentary titled "Gasland" will explore the harmful affects that drilling for natural gas can have on the environment. | |
| 9 | State senator to discuss cleaner and more efficient energy Northern Iowan 108:3, p.2 |
Rob Hogg and Raki Giannakourus will speak at the CEEE auditorium. Hogg has been the leading voice for energy policies. Giannakourus is a member of the board of directors of Green Dubuque. | |
| 10 | The Grainger Foundation establishes the Iowa Green School Initiative at UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:28, p.1 |
A donation of $5,000 from the Grainger Foundation will help establish the Iowa Green School Initiative. | |
| 11 | State Senator Rob Hogg and Raki Giannakourus to discuss cleaner energy Public Relations News Release 2011:13, p.1 |
Cleaner and more efficient energy will be the topic for speakers Rob Hogg, State Senator, and Raki Giannakourus of the Green Dubuque organization. | |
| 12 | Living within our means energy wise Public Relations News Release 2010:280, p.1 |
Webinar: the presentation by Kamyar Enshayan will highlight the conversations that need to take place in our communities and educational environments. | |
| 13 | UNI to host speaker on reshaping environmental policies. Public Relations News Release 2010:195, p.1 |
Carolyn Raffensperger will discuss the topic of bettering environmental policy. | |
| 14 | Solar & Energy Efficiency Tour to be held Oct. 3 Public Relations News Release 2010:62, p.1 |
Solar hot water systems, photovoltaics (solar electric), ground source heat pumps, weatherization, energy efficiency, and green building in homes and businesses are featured in the Cedar Valley Solar & Energy Efficiency Tour. | |
| 15 | UNI announces Panther Speakers series Public Relations News Release 2010:14, p.1 |
Five free professional development webinars delivered by faculty and staff are available during the 2010-2011 academic year. | |
| 16 | Speaker to present strategies to improve water quality, reduce flood-flow; Ecolotree founder and president to present March 23 at CEEE Public Relations News Release 2009:332, p.1 |
Louis Licht will present "Solving for Water Quality & Flood Flow Reduction." Licht's strategy is planting a new perennial crop, such as poplar and willow, sa one way to conert enough watershed to reduce risks. | |
| 17 | Green Iowa AmeriCorps looks to hire 54 in Black Hawk and Linn counties Public Relations News Release 2009:74, p.1 |
Those hired will provide education, energy services and outreach in Black Hawk and Linn counties during their time of service. The positions are for 11-months, six-months, or three-months. | |
| 18 | UNI's CEEE presents Solar/Energy Efficiency Tour in five communities on Oct. 4 Public Relations News Release 2009:51, p.1 |
The home tours will feature: solar hot water systems, photovoltaics (solar electric), ground source heat pumps, insulated concrete form construction and energy efficiency. | |
| 19 | Healthy, fresh, made-from-scratch meals to be served at UNI's laboratory school Public Relations News Release 2008:593, p.1 |
This new model school lunch program focuses on student health and will provide educational experiences for students and for school administrators across the state. | |
| 20 | UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education hosts workshop to explore expanding local-food commerce Public Relations News Release 2008:546, p.1 |
Iowa government, school, and community officials encouraged to attend. Opportunities for economic development through local agriculture exist in Iowa and will be discussed at a workshop. | |
| 21 | Tour explains home solar system's cost savings, effectiveness, installation process Public Relations News Release 2008:536, p.1 |
The All Things Solar tour will showcase two Cedar Falls homes and their solar installations and energy-efficient features. Jack and Carole Yates' home features solar hot water, in-floor heating, solar electricity and passive-solar home design. | |
| 22 | Expert on environmental links to cancer, reproductive health to speak at UNI April 6 Public Relations News Release 2008:395, p.1 |
Ecologist, author and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber, will discuss her work on environmental links to cancer and reproductive health. Her "comprehensive insights into living with and on the Earth in the modern age can help all of us,'Zeman said. | |
| 23 | UNI CEEE, Green Iowa AmeriCorps team and others provide aid to the community Public Relations News Release 2008:385, p.1 |
During the summer, a team of 28 members will be in the area providing hands-on rebuilding and energy efficient home improvements. They will identify and assist with rebuilding and reconstructing for flood and tornado victims, low-income, and the elderly. | |
| 24 | Buy fresh, buy local pays off Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.10 |
A look at efforts by consumers and institutions to buy locally produced food and other goods; photo. | |
| 25 | UNI Speakers Bureau serves Iowa's communities Public Relations News Release 2008:190, p.1 |
New this year is the Featured Speakers Series, which includes six faculty who address current hot topics such as: environment, math and science education, crisis communication, politics, immigration and the economy. | |
| 26 | UNI's CEEE will host and sponsor workshops on flood management Public Relations News Release 2008:167, p.1 |
"Managing Floods of the Future: Concepts, Tools, and Success Stories," a workshop for elected officials, planners, economic development staff and community leaders will include national leaders in floodplain management. | |
| 27 | Healthier environments for kids to be focus of talk at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:132, p.1 |
Christine Ziebold, a pediatrician at the UNI Children's Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases, will discuss practical strategies in creating healthier environments for our children in the Center for Energy and Environmental Education auditorium. | |
| 28 | Making UNI even better Northern Iowan 105:2, p.7 |
Welcome from city councilman Kamyar Enshayan. | |
| 29 | UNI's CEEE presents tour of practical backyards in Cedar Falls Public Relations News Release 2007:759, p.1 |
Families will be shown that their backyards are potentially productive places, full of fun and interesting projects that the whole family can be involved in. Examples include native prairies, pesticide-free lawns, and low-maintenance gardens. | |
| 30 | Mother Nature breaks all records Northern Iowan 104:55, p.1 |
Coverage of the flood of 2008; photo. | |
| 31 | UNI partnership seeks to expand reach of local-food economy Northern Iowan 104:53, p.4 |
Kamyar Enshayan proposes a local food distribution network and light processing of vegetables to add economic vitality to our area. | |
| 32 | Buying food grown in and around Black Hawk County keeps millions of dollars in local economy Public Relations News Release 2007:615, p.1 |
UNI Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership seeks to expand reach of local-food economy.The Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign, launched by UNI and Practical Farmers of Iowa is active in 53 Iowa Counties | |
| 33 | Economic impact of buying foods grown in and around Black Hawk County to be revealed April 18 Public Relations News Release 2007:587, p.1 |
Several organizations will share the results of 10 years of building the local food economy. | |
| 34 | Enshayan named CEEE director at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:460, p.1 |
Kamyar Enshayan was recently named director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Education effective March 1. | |
| 35 | Focus on the environment Northern Iowan 104:32, p.1 |
Focus the Nation, a national teach-in event, was well attended. Global warming discussed. | |
| 36 | Speakers scheduled for global warming teach-in on January 31 at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:378, p.1 |
Several speakers will be present for Focus the Nation, a teach-in event for global warming solutions. | |
| 37 | UNI's Kamyar Enshayan wins Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award Public Relations News Release 2007:353, p.1 |
Biographical profile of Kamyar Enshayan. | |
| 38 | In regards to Culture Corner: Defending our homes (November 30) Northern Iowan 104:26, p.8 |
Northern Iowan reporter challenged on the facts of the effects of NISG president Andrew Morse. | |
| 39 | Students engage in local politics Northern Iowan 104:26, p.1 |
Debate between Kamyar Enshayan and Dave Sires sponsored by the Northern Iowan; photo. | |
| 40 | Cedar Falls elections Northern Iowan 104:25, p.9 |
Support for Kamyar Enshayan in run off election. | |
| 41 | Cedar Falls elections Northern Iowan 104:25, p.9 |
Support for Kamyar Enshayan. | |
| 42 | Cedar Falls elections Northern Iowan 104:25, p.9 |
Support for Kamyar Enshayan. | |
| 43 | Cedar Falls elections Northern Iowan 104:25, p.8 |
Support for Kamyar Enshayan. | |
| 44 | Cedar Falls Ward 4 candidate break down: Northern Iowan 104:25, p.1 |
Brief biographical information on Dave Sires and Kamyar Enshayan: photo. | |
| 45 | City Council run-off election debate Northern Iowan 104:25, p.1 |
Chris Larimer will moderate a debate between Ward 4 City Council candidates Dave Sires and Kamyar Enshayan in Sabin Hall on November 29. | |
| 46 | Culture corner: defending our homes Northern Iowan 104:25, p.7 |
Pending Cedar Falls City Council legislation may adversely affect college students. Support voiced for Dave Sires in run off election. | |
| 47 | City Council elections Northern Iowan 104:24, p.8 |
Support for Kamyar Enshayan in the upcoming run-off election for a seat on the City Council. | |
| 48 | College Hill Northern Iowan 104:24, p.8 |
Students urged to get involved as the City Council considers a proposed rental accountability ordinance. | |
| 49 | City Council to hold run-off elections for Ward 4 Northern Iowan 104:22, p.1 |
None of the candidates for Ward 4 for Cedar Falls city council received the required 50 per cent of the votes; there will be a run-off election on December 4 between Dave Sires and Kamyar Enshayan; photo. | |
| 50 | Proposed new ordinance could affect students Northern Iowan 104:20, p.1 |
Cedar Falls City Council is considering a points system to track housing infractions; could result in eviction of tenants and loss of license for landlords. | |
| 51 | UNI's Local Food Project leads national food trend Northern Iowan 104:13, p.21 |
Local Food Project is now ten years old; UNI now purchases a significant amount of food from local producers; the trend seems to be growing; photo. | |
| 52 | UNI's CNS and CEEE host speaker James Kunstler Public Relations News Release 2007:203, p.1 |
James Kunstler will be presenting "The Long Emergency and American Life" October 9. | |
| 53 | A vision for Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 104:10, p.5 |
College Hill improvements, dealing with absentee landlords, and improved communication with student government are major areas of Councilman Enshayan's vision. | |
| 54 | UNI to implement Homecoming Safe Ride Northern Iowan 104:10, p.5 |
UNI students to have an enhanced voice with city leaders. Panther Shuttle to run during Homecoming weekend. Appreciation for the Jacobson gift; photo. | |
| 55 | Future of American energy in doubt Northern Iowan 103:16, p.1 |
Coal supplies ninety-five per cent of the electric power in Cedar Falls. Barbara Freese spoke on the effects of coal use over time, including its history, impact on technology, and the environment; photo. | |
| 56 | Lecture to discuss coal's impact on human history Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
Barbara Freese will speak Tuesday, October 17. | |
| 57 | Latest Local Food Guide available Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
Free guide provides information about locally grown and raised produce. | |
| 58 | Thursday, March 9 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2 |
Lifelong University will present course on Christianity; "The Future of Food" will be screened in the CEEE auditorium. | |
| 59 | Last lecture; Iowa pride Northern Iowan 102:42, p.1 |
Kamyar Enshayan delivers his "last lecture"; calls on people to take a wider view, limit their consumption of consumer goods, and to promote democracy. | |
| 60 | Renowned filmmaker to visit UNI for screening of film Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 |
Filmmaker Deborah Koons Garcia will screen her film "The Future of Food" at the CEEE. | |
| 61 | Tuesday, Feb. 28 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 |
CEEE's Sustainability Series will hold a panel discussion on the new power plant in Waterloo; Last Lecture Series will host Kamyar Enshayan; "The Exonerated" will be presented as part of the Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project, Off-Hudson Play Reading | |
| 62 | UNI Campus Activities Board to present 'The Last Lecture Series' with Kamyar Enshayan Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 |
"Becoming Native to Iowa" will be the topic of The Last Lecture Series with Kamyar Ensayan. | |
| 63 | Local author to host book discussion Northern Iowan 101:54, p.2 |
Kamyar Enshayan will talk at the Panther Pause Café on April 28th. | |
| 64 | UNI faculty member to hold discussion, signing for his book on energy realities Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
Kamyar Enshayan will discuss his book "Living Within Our Means: Beyond the Fossil Fuel Credit Card." | |
| 65 | UNI faculty member publishes book on energy realities Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
Kamyar Enshayan wrote "Living Within Our Means: Beyond the Fossil Fuel Credit Card." | |
| 66 | Fresh, local and on the menu Northern Iowan 101:37, p.8 |
Letter states praise and benefits of the dining services offered on campus. | |
| 67 | Sleepless nights over Iraq occupation Northern Iowan 101:14, p.6 |
Professor Enshayan compares the Bush administration and the war in Iraq to his early experiences in Iran. | |
| 68 | UNI event to explore 'creativity in the community' Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will present panel discussion as a part of their "Changing Face of Iowa" series. | |
| 69 | UNI food program cited in national publication Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted UNI for buying food locally. | |
| 70 | UNI 'Yards for Kids' founder honored by governor's office Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 |
Kamyar Enshayan was honored for his contribution toward improving the well-being of Iowa children. | |
| 71 | UNI CEEE to present healthy lawn and garden fair as part of 'Yards for Kids' program Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 |
Fair will teach homeowners how to manage their lawns and gardens without using chemical pesticides, and will take place on Saturday, April 3. | |
| 72 | Bring our troops home Northern Iowan 100:39, p.9 |
Outraged at the death toll resulting from the American occupation of Iraq. | |
| 73 | Crews, Enshayan win; Pfalzgraf ousted after 24 years Northern Iowan 100:20, p.1 |
Jon Crews re-elected mayor of Cedar Falls; Elaine Pfalzgraf loses to Suzanne deBuhr; photo. | |
| 74 | Blackout offers lessons on energy use Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 |
Over-consumption of electricity described as a cultural problem. | |
| 75 | Buying local produce benefits the environment, diet, and economy Public Relations News Release 2002:584, p.2 |
Stresses importance of buying produce that is locally grown. | |
| 76 | Campaign promotes food with local flavor Northern Iowan 99:58, p.1 |
Community members are encouraged to buy fresh foods locally; photo. | |
| 77 | UNI joins Practical Farmers of Iowa to launch 'Buy Local' program Public Relations News Release 2002:531, p.1 |
"Buy Fresh, Buy Local" program, will kick off Saturday, May 17, encourages residents to purchase agriculture products locally. | |
| 78 | Chemicals and Your Children Public Relations News Release 2002:479, p.1 |
Dangers of lawn pesticides will be confronted. | |
| 79 | Prof points to real issues in Iraqi war Northern Iowan 99:48, p.9 |
Criticizes the reasons behind the war in Iraq. | |
| 80 | What's up Northern Iowan 99:47, p.4 |
Meetings and activities planned. | |
| 81 | UNI's Amnesty International and Students for Social Justice host teach-in Public Relations News Release 2002:430, p.1 |
Faculty will speak on various aspects of the war in Iraq on April 4. | |
| 82 | UNI to present discussion about the 'real' Iran Public Relations News Release 2002:326, p.1 |
Kamyar Enshayan will lead discussion and slide show entitled, "Images of ordinary people in Iran." | |
| 83 | Film series to feature food facts Northern Iowan 99:35, p.1 |
Films will explore the meat processing industry and its inspection requirements; photo. | |
| 84 | UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education hosts spring 2003 films and events Public Relations News Release 2002:282, p.1 |
Film and discussion, "Just eat it!" will take place on Jan. 30 in the Physics Building. | |
| 85 | Is this food heavenly? No, it's Iowan; homegrown food hits campus and fills students' stomachs Northern Iowan 99:11, p.1 |
UNI Dining Services administrators have agreed to purchase more food grown locally, which will help to stimulate the local economy. | |
| 86 | Too few changes in 9-11 aftermath Northern Iowan 99:2, p.14 |
Claims that America has a lot of work to do, including conservation of energy and a peaceful resolution to the Afghani/Iraqi conflict. | |
| 87 | Farmers markets boast quality and community Northern Iowan 98:57, p.6 |
Fresh produce as well as baked goods and crafts are available at local farmers markets; photo. | |
| 88 | Having the perfect, pesticide-free lawn Public Relations News Release 2001:501, p.1 |
Alternatives to weed-killers for lawn are given. | |
| 89 | It just tastes better . . . Public Relations News Release 2001:453, p.1 |
Kamyar Enshayan will talk about ways to support Iowa grown products. | |
| 90 | Remember King's teachings of equality, non-violence Northern Iowan 98:29, p.13 |
Encourages students to remember Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ministry and his fight for civil rights. | |
| 91 | We sing of patriotism while Treasury is robbed Northern Iowan 98:28, p.9 |
Feels it is still patriotic to question our government on all levels and to become involved its policy development even in light of the recent events. | |
| 92 | Professor's message to an Afghani family Northern Iowan 98:14, p.8 |
Expresses sympathy for the families being hurt by the U. S. bombing of Afghanistan. | |
| 93 | U. S. response should be to rethink its policies Northern Iowan 98:6, p.7 |
Believes that American citizens need to become more educated about U. S. foreign policy. | |
| 94 | Bush ignores Mother Nature in favor of defense spending Northern Iowan 97:49, p.8 |
Believes that President Bush should spend more time and money on the environment than he does on building up the military. | |
| 95 | Natural gas prices cause headaches for students Northern Iowan 97:35, p.1 |
Rising utility prices cause landlords to raise rent. | |
| 96 | High heating costs Public Relations News Release 2000:229, p.1 |
Kamyar Enshayan will offer some ideas for saving energy and money this winter. | |
| 97 | Professor, not birds, victim of pesticides on campus Northern Iowan 97:17, p.1 |
Several birds have been discovered dead on campus but officials do not link their deaths to the use of pesticides; photo. | |
| 98 | Thanks to UNI Physical Plant Northern Iowan 97:15, p.8 |
Thanks the Physical Plant staff for cutting back the amount of pesticides used. | |
| 99 | Professor urges rethinking of chemical sprays Northern Iowan 97:4, p.8 |
Believes the university should accommodate those who have difficulty with pesticides similar to accommodations made for those with special needs within classrooms. | |
| 100 | Keeping your lawn beautiful and your kids safe Public Relations News Release 1999:336, p.1 |
Kamyar Enshayan discusses the program "Yards for Kids" and explains safe lawn care tips. |