Environmental Education

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1	Local Food and Film Festival held at Hearst Center Northern Iowan 116:42, p.5	03/09/2020	The Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE) co-hosted the Local Food and Film Festival at the Hearts Center for the Arts on March 7. One of the food vendors was UNI Local Food Program, and the Panther Initiative for Environmental Equity and Resilience (PIEER) was one of the non-food vendors. PIEER graduate student Deanna Williams and student fellow at Good Neighbor Iowa (part of CEEE) spoke about the event; photo.
2	Environmental Equity and Resilience Northern Iowan 111:41, p.1	03/05/2015	UNI will host its second regional sustainability conference.
3	Workshop to investigate food waste Public Relations News Release 2013:143, p.1	12/11/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center will be hosting a workshop through the University of Northern Iowa. The workshop will look at the issue of food waste from a variety of perspectives. There is a $10 registration fee.
4	Certificate program in Environmental Health to be offered entirely online by UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:166, p.1	12/19/2012	UNI will now be offering a certificate program that is completed online in environmental health. Students who have interests in how environmental conditions effect health status would benefit from the Environmental Health Certificate.
5	UNI Outdoors offers backpacking experience Northern Iowan 109:21, p.6	11/06/2012	Students get the opportunity to get away from civilization and enjoy the outdoors while learning about nature.
6	The Grainger Foundation establishes the Iowa Green School Initiative at UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:28, p.1	09/02/2011	A donation of $5,000 from the Grainger Foundation will help establish the Iowa Green School Initiative.
7	New UNI class shows sustainability is everyone's business Northern Iowan 105:44, p.2	03/27/2009	Belief that our society is on the brink of a new Sustainability Revolution is the driving force behind a new course of study.
8	Films on environmental health issues to show at UNI March 26 and 31 Public Relations News Release 2008:390, p.1	03/11/2009	"Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick" and "A Sense of Wonder" will both precede Sandra Steingraber's visit to UNI on April 6. "A Sense of Wonder" drew attention to the presence of toxic chemicals in the environment in the 1950's.
9	Diners to enjoy locally grown meal, hear Californian physician's perspective of local and sustainable food Public Relations News Release 2008:199, p.1	11/06/2008	Preston Maring, associate physician-in-chief at Oakland Medical Center in Oakland, Calif., and W. K. Kellogg Foundation Food and Society Policy Fellow, will present "Sustaining Iowa: Making the Connection between Food, Health, and the Land."
10	UNI students to backpack the shoreline of Lake Superior Northern Iowan 105:10, p.1	10/03/2008	Students, faculty, and staff will be exposed to outdoor and environmental education opportunities during a trip to Lake Superior; photo.
11	UNI professor honored by Sierra Club Public Relations News Release 2008:99, p.1	09/25/2008	William Stigliani was recently honored for his "outstanding work in the protection of the environment." Stigliani, prepared a report last year for the Black Hawk County Board of Health on the health impacts from coal-fired power plants.
12	Know the problem to find the solution Northern Iowan 105:5, p.8	09/16/2008	Believes that people must re-create themselves with a respectful harmony with nature and the land.
13	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/16/2006	The Green Festival will be held Monday, October 16.
14	Green Project UNI to promote environmental awareness and action Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/12/2006	"The Green Festival" will be hosted Monday, October 16.
15	'Tallgrass Prairie' film wins awards from Iowa Motion Picture Association Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/16/2005	Documentary received four awards of excellence and three awards of merit.
16	2005 Governor's Environmental Education Conference at UNI June 15. Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/10/2005	UNI's CEEE will host this conference that occurs every five years.
17	CEEE hosts children's poster contest Northern Iowan 101:31, p.2	01/25/2005	The CEEE is taking entries for its Iowa Energy Poster Contest for children in grades one through six.
18	CEEE celebrates 10th anniversary Northern Iowan 101:30, p.2	01/21/2005	A celebration for the CEEE's tenth anniversary will take place on January 24. Speakers will discuss environmental education in Iowa.
19	UNI professor debuts documentary film Northern Iowan 101:26, p.1	12/03/2004	Daryl Smith and David O'Shields examine the tall grass prairie ecosystem in their jointly-produced film.
20	EII program puts it all together for Iowa teachers Northern Iowa Today 29:1, p.4	09/01/2000	Leaders and participants talk about the program; photo.
21	Local teachers attend leadership workshop on "species loss" sponsored by UNI environmental program Public Relations News Release 2000:16, p.1	07/20/2000	Selected Iowa educators will learn how to assist students in determining responsible enviromental action.
22	University of Northern Iowa biology professor Daryl Smith awarded for environmental service, leadership, and contributions Public Relations News Release 1998:153, p.1	11/17/1998	Daryl Smith, UNI biology professor, received three awards for conservation education and participation, and his part in Roadside Vegetation Program.
23	Exhibit offers look at vanishing prairies Northern Iowan 95:7, p.12	09/22/1998	New photography exhibit "Iowa Prairies: Splendor in the Grass" will be at the UNI Museum through December; photo.
24	Simplify, simplify; UNI program promotes "sustainable consumption" in adult lives Northern Iowa Today 81:1, p.8	07/01/1997	CEEE staff create curriculum packet.
25	University of Northern Iowa part of NSF grant to improve environmental tech education Public Relations News Release 1994:490, p.1	06/01/1995	UNI wins $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
26	"Brown" is good for the environment; UNI welcomes new director Northern Iowa Today 76:2, p.24	01/01/1993	Edward Brown is first Director of Environmental Programs; photo.
27	UNI welcomes new director Campus News Network 3:5, p.1	11/02/1992	Edward Brown is Director of Environmental Programs; photo.
28	Teachers learn environmental action skills through a University of Northern Iowa program Public Relations News Release 1991:506, p.1	03/25/1992	The Environmental Issues Instruction program, designed by Carl Bollwinkel, aids teachers to help educate students on how to save the environment.
29	Iowa teachers learn environmental action skills through University of Northern Iowa program Public Relations News Release 1991:499, p.1	03/24/1992	Carl Bollwinkel developed a program with the help of the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Fund to aid in teacher education on saving the environment.
30	Teachers learn environmental action skills thought a University of Northern Iowa Environmental Issues Instruction Program Public Relations News Release 1991:352, p.1	01/30/1992	Teachers from around the state will be teaching how to save the environment thanks to an environmental instruction program.
31	Tufts Environmental Literacy Institute Report to initiate environmental seminar series at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:99, p.1	09/30/1991	Seminar series on environmental issues and problems begins at UNI.
32	Costa Rican student's first-hand experience with rainforests adds to University of Northern Iowa environmental education program for teachers. Public Relations News Release 1991:53, p.1	09/11/1991	David Guadamuz teaches teachers about rainforests.
33	Soviet environmental educators visit UNI Campus News Network 2:1, p.2	09/03/1991	Six visit with Professor McCalley; photo.
34	Soviet environmental educators visit Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Today 19:2, p.6	09/01/1991	Six visitors work on environmental education curriculum; photo.
35	Soviet environmental educators visiting UNI Public Relations News Release 1990:692, p.1	08/06/1991	Six Soviets will work on writing environmental education curriculum for use in the USSR while visiting UNI.
36	Soviet environmental educators to visit University of Northern Iowa August 9-16 Public Relations News Release 1990:687, p.1	08/05/1991	UNI to host six Soviet educators. They will be aided in writing curriculum materials on environmental education for the Soviet Union by educators from across the U. S.
37	Soviet visitors Campus News Network 1:21, p.4	08/05/1991	Will meet with environmental educators.
38	Taiwanese youth summer program in Environmental Education at University of Northern Iowa July 14-27 Public Relations News Release 1990:656, p.1	07/12/1991	UNI to host twenty-eight junior high students from Taiwan for a two week study of the natural world.
39	University of Northern Iowa professors participating in environmental literacy institute at Tufts University Public Relations News Release 1990:594, p.1	05/23/1991	UNI professors learn how to include environmental knowledge into all parts of the University's curriculum.
40	University of Northern Iowa to offer a natural history workshop for elementary and middle school teachers Public Relations News Release 1990:566, p.1	05/14/1991	Two natural history workshops will be presented by UNI for elementary and middle school teachers. Presenters include Barbara Bonnett, Barb Gigar, Don Sievers, Danielle Wirth, and Cathy Wilson.
41	Carl Bollwinkel Campus News Network 1:14, p.2	03/25/1991	Receives honor for work on environmental education.
42	Northern Iowa takes environmental education to Europe, Soviet Union Northern Iowa Today 74:2, p.11	01/01/1991	Professor McCalley visits Russia; President Curris attends conference in France.
43	Course on environmental issues instruction, tropical rain forest, to be offered during spring semester by the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:255, p.1	12/14/1990	The tropical rain forest will be the topic of UNI course offered at two off campus sites.
44	Iowa youngsters take environmental actions as teachers learn skills to guide student decisions through project led by University of Northern Iowa Prof Public Relations News Release 1990:214, p.1	11/20/1990	Junior high students learn to take educated actions on environmental issues.
45	Iowa youngsters learn to take environmental actions Public Relations News Release 1990:186, p.1	11/01/1990	Environmental issues are included in school workshops.
46	Grant enables environmental issues training Campus News Network 1:4, p.	10/15/1990	$75,000 grant will assist teachers to prepare.
47	President Curris participates in world environmental conference Campus News Network 1:4, p.1	10/15/1990	Group sets environmental education agenda.
48	Soviets, U.S. and McCalley bridge environmental gap Northern Iowan 87:10, p.1	10/05/1990	David McCalley designed "Outlook" program for environmental education curriculum in Soviet Union.
49	University of Northern Iowa environmental education program awarded $75,346 grant from R.E.A.P. Public Relations News Release 1990:99, p.1	10/04/1990	R.E.A.P. grant to be used for teacher training in the area of environmental issues. Barbara Bonnett and Rosalie Cochran will be part of the instruction team.
50	David McCalley Campus News Network 1:3, p.2	10/01/1990	Parts of the curriculum that he designed are included in a cooperative US-Soviet package.
51	Environmental education and concerns in the Soviet Union Public Relations News Release 1990:78, p.1	10/01/1990	Environmental concerns are present in the Soviet Union, especially in industrialized cities.
52	University of Northern Iowa environmental education curriculum part of U.S.-Soviet program Public Relations News Release 1990:53, p.1	09/13/1990	Activity-based environmental education curriculum is gaining acceptance worldwide.
53	Getting kids involved in environmental education via S.W.A.P. Public Relations News Release 1990:38, p.1	09/10/1990	Four year old program created to help kids learn more about science.
54	Senate recommends $4 million for new UNI education center Northern Iowan 86:65, p.4	07/27/1990	Background for the CEEE.
55	The green scene: Northern Iowa promotes the Earth ethic Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.2	07/01/1990	Outline of curricular and outreach efforts at UNI in environmental education.
56	Variety of events planned for "Earth Week 1990" at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:549, p.1	04/10/1990	The Conservation Club coordinates several Earth Week activities, including a guided walk through the Biological Preserves, lectures from faculty members, Orchesis performances, and folk dancing in the Embassy Room.
57	Plans are underway for the 20th anniversary of Earth Day Public Relations News Release 1989:470, p.1	03/15/1990	Professor James Reidy coordinates campus Earth Day celebrations to raise awareness of environmental concerns.
58	University of Northern Iowa professor says it's too soon to confirm global warming Public Relations News Release 1989:449, p.1	03/05/1990	Professor Lynn Brant speaks at the Earth Science Teachers Update on climate change in Iowa as a possible result of global warming. Brant states that if climate trends continue over the next fifty years, Iowa will experience a severe drought.
59	Northern Iowa professor helps organize seminar series on Iowa's natural heritage Public Relations News Release 1989:314, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor David McCalley develops a six-part seminar series entitled "The Natural History of Iowa". McCalley will discuss prehistoric life in the region, as well as present day species. The series is sponsored by the Institute for Environmental Education.
60	Northern Iowa professor helps organize seminar series on Iowa's natural heritage Public Relations News Release 1989:307, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor David McCalley organizes several seminars through the Biology Seminar Series. McCalley will discuss prehistoric and modern day species native to Iowa.
61	Poetry, history of the prairie featured in Northern Iowa Earth Science Series slide show Monday (Oct. 26) Public Relations News Release 1987:93, p.1	10/21/1987	Bill Witt of the Office of Public Relations speaks in the Physics Building on re-establishing the Iowan prairie for the Earth Science Seminar.
62	Rehabilitation for hawks and owls for University of Northern Iowa museum program Sunday (Oct. 11) Public Relations News Release 1987:69, p.1	10/06/1987	Burke Thayer speaks on the Raptor Center's rehabilitation of injured hawks and owls at the UNI Museum. The presentation will include a slideshow, and appearances of live birds. The event is open to the public, free of charge.
63	David V. McCalley Northern Iowa Today 16:1, p.2	09/01/1987	Serves on committee to organize environmental education centers.
64	Environmental Ed class to study world hazards Northern Iowan 83:62, p.6	06/26/1987	Cherin Lee talks at length about the content and purpose of the course.
65	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:392, p.1	06/04/1987	David McCalley instructs environmental awareness. Kay Covington examines the effects of the exercise on children. Ron Camarata discusses draught precautions for gardeners. Ronald Chung discusses consumer safety. Clemens Bartollas examines the Miranda Law.
66	Leader from Anarctic ozone hole exploration to be at UNI Wednesday (April 15) Public Relations News Release 1987:319, p.1	04/10/1987	Professor David Hoffman, who lead a three-month expedition to study the Antarctic ozone hole, presented two programs on the topic in the Physics Building and the Sigma Xi banquet.
67	University participates in lake development project Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.1	09/01/1986	Conference and environmental education center planned in association with construction of Highways 218 and 58 through Waterloo and Cedar Falls; map.
68	A "Natural" team Northern Iowa Today 13:4, p.4	09/01/1985	History of conservation and environmental education at UNI; Institute for Environmental Education begun this year; photo.
69	Reflections of summer 1985: highlights Northern Iowan 82:1, p.3	08/30/1985	Summer news round-up.
70	Environmental institute approved Northern Iowan 81:59, p.1	06/28/1985	Institute for Environmental Education to be established at UNI; purposes of the institute and history of its development.
71	Seminar trains teachers to use environmental program Northern Iowan 80:56, p.10	05/01/1984	Professor McCalley's Outlook program will be used in seminars at Springbrook.
72	Naturalists instructed on "Outlook" Northern Iowan 80:28, p.8	01/17/1984	David McCalley talks about workshop conducted at Springbrook.
73	Environmental workshop to begin Northern Iowan 79:54, p.6	05/03/1983
74	Enjoy a field trip to the outdoors Northern Iowan 78:56, p.7	06/11/1982	PLS will hold environmental education workshop.
75	Iowa environmental ed materials search funded Alumnus 66:4, p.18	12/01/1981	UNI will work with DPI to develop environmental materials.
76	UNI explores environmental education Northern Iowan 78:1, p.7	08/28/1981	UNI will participate in cooperative arrangement with state to develop curriculum materials.
77	First grade students to explore nature areas at UNI Public Relations News Release 1980:580, p.1	05/11/1981	During an environmental experience May 14, first grade students from Cedar Falls and Dike schools will be at UNI. The events will be held at the Campus Lowlands of the UNI Biological Preserves System.
78	Beauty, heritage rank high in conservationist's job, life Alumnus 66:2, p.28	05/01/1981	Profile of Duane Toomsen; photo.
79	Leading the way in environmental education Alumnus 66:1, p.20	02/01/1981	Professor McCalley gives paper on UNI's place in environmental education.
80	Environmental education is broadening in Iowa: says UNI professor (McCalley) Public Relations News Release 1980:191, p.1	11/04/1980	Professor David McCalley believes that UNI is leading the way in environmental education.
81	Earth Science Old Gold 0:0, p.12	06/01/1979	The Department of Earth Science offers classes in: astronomy, earth science education, environmental studies, geology, meteorology, and planetarium education; field work has become an integral part of the earth science department's courses; photo.
82	Colloquium planned Northern Iowan 75:7, p.13	09/22/1978	ISTA sponsoring workshop in environmental education.
83	UNI given $30,000 for work on environmental education Northern Iowan 74:51, p.6	04/18/1978	Professor Waller will head project funded by US HEW.
84	New minor Northern Iowan 73:3, p.8	09/10/1976	UNI's new minor is environmental perceptions.
85	Speech Northern Iowan 72:55, p.4	05/04/1976	William Hansen speaks on nature education.
86	Environmental understanding sought through minor UNI Century 4:2, p.18	03/01/1976	Explanation of objectives of environmental perceptions minor.
87	Insects, trees, birds, plants . . . Northern Iowan 70:52, p.5	05/03/1974	Brief history and current program of the Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp.
88	Environmentalism: is UNI facing the issues? Alumnus 56:4, p.12	12/01/1971	Professor Downey takes an extensive and close look at UNI's response to the environmental movement
89	Ecology course is wanted Northern Iowan 67:51, p.4	05/07/1971	Petition circulating to add course.
90	Ray to speak at environmental conference Northern Iowan 67:43, p.1	04/09/1971	John Volker outlines program.
91	UNI Student to Participate in Environmental Clean-up Day Public Relations News Release 1970:90, p.1	10/13/1970	Friday, Oct. 16 is "Environmental Clean-up Day" and is sponsored jointly by Student Senate and the Conservation Club.
92	Clausen article printed in "Today's Education" Public Relations News Release 67:6, p.4	10/06/1970	Professor Clausen writes on environmental education.
93	Ecology seminar UNI Quarterly 2:1, p.16	10/01/1970	A look at the course: "Life Against Death"; photo.
94	Life against death UNI Quarterly 2:1, p.14	10/01/1970	A look at the experimental interdisciplinary course: Life Against Death, taught by Professors Finegan, Rackstraw, and Eilers.
95	Environmental Studies office to open at UNI Northern Iowan 66:63, p.1	07/17/1970	Will be housed in College of Natural Sciences; will serve as clearinghouse for efforts in environmental education.
96	Regents Approve UNI Environmental Studies Office Public Relations News Release 1969:690, p.1	07/10/1970	The office will serve as an agency of communication between UNI and other institutions involved in environmental studies.
97	150 students enrolled in 3 conservation camp sessions College Eye 59:48, p.4	07/09/1965
98	College receives award for conservation work Alumnus 38:4, p.1	12/01/1954	Honored by National Association of Conservation Education.
99	Dr. McCain stresses relevance of education to modern world College Eye 46:10, p.1	11/12/1954	Excerpts from speech; ISTC wins environmental education award; photo.
100	Convocation Tuesday features McCain, Conservation Award College Eye 46:9, p.1	11/05/1954	College will receive conservation award; photo.