Environmental Education

Displaying 1 - 50 of 137 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
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	President Curris participates in world environmental conference Campus News Network 1:4, p.1	10/15/1990	Group sets environmental education agenda.
47	Grant enables environmental issues training Campus News Network 1:4, p.	10/15/1990	$75,000 grant will assist teachers to prepare.
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	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.