Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center

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101 University of Northern Iowa sponsors Black History Month activities
Public Relations News Release 1992:310, p.1 		Plans for activities during Black History Month are announced.
102 Beyond The Dream teleconference is coming to the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1992:309, p.1 		Teleconference to focus on the celebration of black history. Final segment will honor Alex Haley.
103 Honoring a King . . . .
Northern Iowan 89:31, p.1 		Speakers at King birthday observance; photo.
104 Workshop to focus on "Developing the Strong Black Male".
Public Relations News Release 1992:199, p.1 		Workshop to devote it's time to the development of strong black males. The workshop is aimed at all black males in the Waterloo area.
105 "Purlie" tryouts set for June 8-10 at University of Northern Iowa's Center for Urban Education in Waterloo
Public Relations News Release 1991:665, p.1 		Tryouts for the Ossie Davis play "Purlie" will be June 8-10.
106 Gospel workshop and concert at University of Northern Iowa set for Friday and Saturday (April 10 and 11); to feature Jay Hairston
Public Relations News Release 1991:555, p.1 		Jay Hairston will conduct during the gospel workshop's concert at UNI.
107 Women's Studies program at University of Northern Iowa to feature multi-media presentation on women's lives (Tuesday) April 14
Public Relations News Release 1991:539, p.1 		Kathy Herman, Pat Thode, and Georgia Waller will be among the presenters at a multi-media presentation entitled "Women Speak: The Eloquence of Women's Lives".
108 Asian Awareness events scheduled for April 7 and 12 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:533, p.1 		Schedule of events for "Asian Awareness" is announced. University of Iowa Chinese Student Association will present a program of dance.
109 Career exploration day provides opportunities
Northern Iowan 88:48, p.1 		Conference offers special opportunities to minority students; photo.
110 Second Annual Career Exploration Conference, targeted toward multi-ethnic students, to be held on University of Northern Iowa campus March 28
Public Relations News Release 1991:457, p.1 		Carl Boyd to deliver keynote address during the Career Exploration Conference.
111 Second annual career exploration conference to be held on University of Northern Iowa campus March 28
Public Relations News Release 1991:446, p.1 		Carl Boyd will be the motivational speaker during the Second Annual Career Exploration Conference.
112 Hill-Thomas hearings basis for "Race, Gender and Power" lecture Tuesday (March 3) at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:426, p.1 		Tiffany Patterson will give the keynote address for Women's History Month.
113 Black History Month activities slated at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:333, p.1 		Schedule of activities for Black History Month is announced. Paul Young, Keosho Scott, and Lawrence Williams will speak.
114 University of Northern Iowa plans Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
Public Relations News Release 1991:311, p.1 		Martin Luther King, Jr., birthday celebration activities are announced.
115 "Black is Back" week to be observed at the University of Northern Iowa )Monday-Saturday) October 28-November 2
Public Relations News Release 1991:152, p.1 		Different aspects of black culture will be explored during the second annual "Black is Back" week. Orlando Ray Dial will address a black student workshop entitled "Know Thyself (Key to the Past), Believe in Thyself (Key to the Future).
116 Head of Arab American Institute to speak at University of Northern Iowa Thursday October 17
Public Relations News Release 1991:139, p.1 		James Zogby will present a public lecture entitled "New Initiative for Israeli-Palestinian Peace".
117 EMSA requests funds, Ethnic Studies major
Northern Iowan 88:10, p.1 		Would like change in funding arrangement, remodeling of EMCEC, and other measures.
118 University of Northern Iowa to sponsor "Diversity Week" September 16-21
Public Relations News Release 1991:44, p.1 		UNI will sponsor Diversity Week. Events include food, crafts, discussion, and displays. Chen Jun will speak and comedian Jeff Valdez will perform.
119 What's Up
Northern Iowan 88:1, p.8 		Meetings and activities.
120 Ethnic minority center to hold African day
Northern Iowan 87:56, p.6
121 Hoskins wins Black History Month essay contest at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:457, p.1 		Charles Hoskins named winner in Black History Month Essay Contest at UNI.
122 EMCEC offers insight
Northern Iowan 87:39, p.8 		Students and staff talk about the purposes of EMCEC.
123 Video conference on "The rise in Campus Racism" scheduled at University of Northern Iowa for Black History Month
Public Relations News Release 1990:353, p.1 		A live, interactive video conference dealing with a perceived increase in campus racism will be held at UNI. National panelists will include: Michael Williams, Howard J. Ehrlich, Mary Ellen Ashley, and Jawanza Kunjufu.
124 Black History Month activities planned at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:307, p.1 		Highlights of Black History Month activities announced at UNI. Joy Lowe and B. J. Furgerson will speak.
125 EMCEC concert
Northern Iowan 87:27, p.11 		UNI Gospel Choir will perform fall concert December 8.
126 Fundraiser set for EMCEC
Northern Iowan 87:27, p.12 		Alexander O'Neal will perform December 7 to raise money for the EMCEC. Special guests will be Sir Nature Alexander and M. T. Groove.
127 Soul singer to perform at Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center at University of Northern Iowa (Friday) December 7
Public Relations News Release 1990:223, p.1 		Alexander O'Neal, recording artist, will perform at UNI Sir Nature Alexander and M.T. Groove will also appear.
128 Hispanic buffet planned for Sunday by ethnic minority student association at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:145, p.1 		Hispanic buffet offered for first time at UNI.
129 Two plays by Minority Theatre Workshop at ISU coming to University of Northern Iowa. Sponsored by Ethnic Minorities cultural and Educational Center
Public Relations News Release 1989:510, p.1 		Two Minority Theatre Workshop plays will be performed at the Waterloo Recreation and Arts Center and the UNI Auditorium. The plays include "Steal Away" and "The Mighty Gents", and are sponsored by the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center.
130 Winners of student essay contest for Black History Month announced at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:454, p.1 		Susan Hanna and Chante Roberts win the Black Support Network's Black History Month essay contest. Hanna is an active member of Tomahawk, and the Artists Series committee. Roberts is a member of the Union Policy Board, and Gospel Choir.
131 Center promotes cultural events, lends support
Northern Iowan 86:41, p.9 		James Johnson talks about the history and purposes of the EMCEC.
132 February is Black History Month--honoring those who've made a difference
Public Relations News Release 1989:362, p.1 		Professor Jim Johnson recognizes the achievements of African Americans that have been omitted from history books.
133 Drama, dance, music discussion will highlight Black History Month (February) at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:359, p.1 		Niambi Webster, Charles Taylor, and the Muntu Dance Theatre appear at the Kamerick Art Center for Black History Month celebrations. Other activities include blues and choir concerts, Casino Night, a live play, and a drill team performance.
134 Artist/poet/lecturer James Kwame Clay to present program Monday (Jan. 15) for opening of 'Vision Dance' in Maucker Union Gallery Expansion
Public Relations News Release 1989:338, p.1 		James Kwame Clay visits the Maucker Union Gallery Expansion to recite a selection of his poetry at the Vision Dance exhibition. The program is sponsored by the Union Policy Board and the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Education Center.
135 Johnson seeks to educate, unite all students
Northern Iowan 86:25, p.3 		Profile of EMCEC director James Johnson; photo.
136 Famous Chilean poet to speak at University of Northern Iowa Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Public Relations News Release 1989:267, p.1 		Oscar Hahn, essayist and professor of Spanish-American literature at the Univeristy of Iowa will speak and read some of his poetry during a two-day event.
137 From the cornfield to the college campus: Jim Johnson's personal struggles have prepared him to help minority students cope.
Public Relations News Release 1989:247, p.1 		Johnson is director of the Ethinic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center. His childhood in Brownsville, Tenn., as the son of a sharecropper parents, to a predominantly white campus in eastern Iowa, has been a winding one.
138 Tolerance for cultural differences the answer
Northern Iowan 86:18, p.2 		Tells about recent dramatic presentation; urges everyone to become culturally aware.
139 Center gives insight into other cultures
Northern Iowan 86:17, p.15 		Brief history and goals of EMCEC.
140 Play depicts black leaders; one-man show in "Old Aud"
Northern Iowan 86:12, p.8 		EMCEC will sponsor Phillip Walker in "Can I Speak for you, Brother?"; photo.
141 Hispanic heritage month at University of Northern Iowa to feature speakers Tuesday (Sep., 26) and Friday (Sept. 29.)
Public Relations News Release 1989:96, p.1 		"Hispanics in the Educational Work Force for the Year 2000: Students' Responsibility" will be presented by Rusty Barcelo. Mike Daniels will present "Southwinds: Understanding the Mexican Migration to America."
142 Speakers scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month
Northern Iowan 86:6, p.17 		Rusty Barcelo and Mike Daniels will speak.
143 Urban geographer to discuss nuclear power, interethnic minority conflict in two public lectures on Northern Iowa campus March 29-30.
Public Relations News Release 1988:360, p.1 		James Johnson will present "Interethnic Minority Conflict in Urban America: The Effects of Economic and Social Dislocation" and "Planning for Nuclear Power Plant Accidents: Some Neglected Spatial and Behavioral Considerations."
144 Black history month activities are continuing at the University of Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1988:307, p.1 		Northern Iowa Gospel Choir will perform. Activities will conclude with a "Soul and Louisiana Cuisine Dinner."
145 What's Up
Northern Iowan 85:37, p.7 		Meetings and activities.
146 What's Up
Northern Iowan 85:27, p.4 		Meetings and activities.
147 Gospel music performances set
Northern Iowan 84:57, p.8 		Jerry Thomas will perform.
148 What's Up
Northern Iowan 84:57, p.4 		Meetings and activities.
149 What's Up
Northern Iowan 84:56, p.6 		Meetings and activities.
150 Gospel music to 'come alive' during April 28-30 workshop at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1988:390, p.1 		Jerry Thomas will be guest and facilitator for the workshop and will conduct the mass choir in a Grand Finale Concert.
151 What's up
Northern Iowan 84:54, p.5 		Meetings and activities.
152 What's Up
Northern Iowan 84:53, p.4 		Meetings and activities.
153 What's Up
Northern Iowan 84:52, p.5 		Meetings and activities.
154 What's Up
Northern Iowan 84:51, p.5 		Meetings and activities.
155 EMCEC striving to eliminate cultural prejudices on campus
Northern Iowan 84:42, p.10 		Jay Hairston talks about the programs and activities of the EMCEC.
156 Black History Month activities are continuing at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:262, p.1 		The Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center sponsors a tribute to African American theater and a "Soul Food Dinner" held in the Northern Iowa Commons. Other activities include slideshow presentations on black history.
157 National tour of Broadway hit musical "Purlie" to include Northern Iowa performance Feb. 20 (Saturday)
Public Relations News Release 1987:263, p.1 		The Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center sponsors a staging of the award winning musical comedy "Purlie". The performance is held in the Auditorium building as a part of the University's Black History Month activities.
158 EMCEC designed to reflect various cultural differences
Northern Iowan 84:34, p.9 		EMCEC will be center of Black History Month activities.
159 Northern Iowa Black History Month activities feature drama, music, humor, issues
Public Relations News Release 1987:235, p.1 		Black History Month activities begin with a candlelight ceremony held in Maucker Union. Activities continue with tribute to African American theater and a "Soul Food Dinner" in the Commons.
160 Help us keep the dream alive¿ At home and abroad
Public Relations News Release 1987:206, p.1 		The Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center sponsor a panel discussion on human rights issues in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The discussion focuses on issues concerning the Apartheid of South Africa.
161 Masquerade parade
Northern Iowan 84:20, p.8 		Children in costume; photo.
162 'El Espiritu' Festival '87 to celebrate Hispanic heritage, at UNI May 4-5
Public Relations News Release 1987:343, p.1 		The Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Education Center sponsors a festival celebrating Hispanic culture. The event features poetry, music, food, a slideshow on bullfighting, and a presentation by Arturo Sierry of the Upward Bound program in Maucker Union.
163 Awareness of plight of the Navajo and Hopi Indian tribes purpose of UNI program Monday (April 13)
Public Relations News Release 1987:316, p.1 		Tom Bedonie, spokesperson for the Hopi tribe, appeared in Maucker Union to spread awareness of the relocation of the Navajo and Hopi peoples. The speech was sponsored by the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center.
164 Broadway musical comedy hit 'One Mo' Time' comes to UNI stage Thursday (Feb. 26)
Public Relations News Release 1987:232, p.1 		The EMCEC, Cedar Arts Forum ,and Agency 7 sponsor a showing of "One Mo' Time", a Broadway tribute to black entertainment in New Orleans in the 1920s. The show was performed in the Auditorium Building as a part of the Black History Month celebrations.
165 Feature notes . . .
Northern Iowan 83:39, p.11 		EMCEC will host soul food dinner; UNI-GLO will sponsor Gay Pride Week; will hold panel discussion of Blue Jeans Day; KCRS seeking staff.
166 Civil rights and Forsyth County, Georgia
Public Relations News Release 1986:198, p.1 		East High School history teacher, Orlando Dial, spoke in Hemisphere Lounge on his participation in a Georgian civil rights march. The presentation was sponsored by the Department of Social Work and the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center.
167 Activist/comedian Dick Gregory to headline UNI Black History Month
Public Relations News Release 1986:188, p.1 		Dick Gregory, comedian and human rights activist, performed in the Auditorium to kick off the Black History Month activities. Other activities include a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., musical performances, poetry, and a raffle by Alpha Kappa Alpha.
168 UNI Black History Month celebration
Public Relations News Release 1986:190, p.1 		Black History Month celebrations were kicked off with a performance by comedian Dick Gregory in the Auditorium Building. The events were sponsored by the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center.
169 What's Up
Northern Iowan 83:14, p.7 		Meetings and activities.
170 EMCEC letter criticized
Northern Iowan 82:50, p.3 		Attempts to refute certain arguments made in recent letter regarding funding for EMCEC.
171 UNISA passes organization budget
Northern Iowan 82:45, p.1 		UNISA senators debate the student organization budget; photo.
172 UNISA hears budget appeals
Northern Iowan 82:43, p.1 		KCRS hopes to change their carrier current system from phone lines to FM cable; photo.
173 Nationally-known artist heads gospel workshop
Northern Iowan 82:35, p.16 		Milton Biggham will appear.
174 Yolanda King to speak on UNI campus Thursday (Feb. 20)
Public Relations News Release 1986:258, p.1 		King is the oldest daughter of the late Martin Luther King, Jr; her visit is sponsored in conjunction with Black History Month; she will discuss current human rights movements and her efforts to further them.
175 'Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds' is art exhibit displayed at UNI's Maucker Union during Black History Month
Public Relations News Release 1986:251, p.1 		The exhibit will be in the Maucker Union's Main Gallery; the set of twenty posters were produced by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and they highlight 120 women from 16 subject areas from over the past 200 years.
176 Yolanda King, Milton Biggham to headline February Black History Month events at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1986:246, p.1 		King is the daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr and Biggham is a 1980 Grammy Award winner and recording artist; Biggham will lead a three-part gospel music workshop.
177 Center softens culture shock for minorities
Northern Iowan 82:28, p.14 		Jay T. Hairston speaks at length about how the EMCEC helps minority students.
178 Events planned on UNI campus to celebrate birth of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Public Relations News Release 1986:201, p.1 		Activities include speeches, a reception, a dramatic reading of Kind's "I Have a Dream" speech, a panel discussion and a Freedom Dance.
179 Students learn history of unique music form as members of new UNI gospel choir
Public Relations News Release 1985:153, p.1 		The gospel choir started this fall and will perform its first holidy concert in December; Hairston founded the choir and also sings in it; the choir has already performed at an NAACP Freedom Banquet and has received other invitations to perform.
180 Kim and Reggie Harris Featured Oct. 29 at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1985:97, p.1 		Kim and Reggie Harris play soft rock music and will perform in the Maucker Union; they can both sing, play guitar, and compose most of their songs.
181 Black Poet/Performer Lindamichellebaron to Appear at UNI Friday (Oct. 11)
Public Relations News Release 1985:67, p.1 		Appearing at UNI will be Baron, who has a bachelor's degree in education and a master's in reading and she is a well known black poet from Queens.
182 UNI Sponsors Second Annual Minority College Fair Oct. 10
Public Relations News Release 1985:57, p.1 		Universities from Iowa and surrounding states are to attend the UNI Second Minority College Fair to learn about courses of study, admissions, and financial aid.
183 What's Up
Northern Iowan 81:57, p.4 		Meetings and activities.
184 UNISA budget listing 'a bit distressing'
Northern Iowan 81:48, p.2 		Protests the declining amount of UNISA budget money that goes to minority activities.
185 New Culture Center director outlines goals
Northern Iowan 81:43, p.4 		Profile of Jay T. Hairston; plans for the EMCEC; photo.
186 Walker plays black leaders
Northern Iowan 81:33, p.16 		EMCEC sponsors performance of Phillip E. Walker; photo.
187 What's Up
Northern Iowan 81:18, p.8 		Meetings and activities.
188 What's Up
Northern Iowan 81:14, p.10 		Meetings and activities.
189 What's Up
Northern Iowan 81:13, p.12 		Meetings and activities.
190 Ethnic center looking for director
Northern Iowan 81:8, p.5 		Former director Dwight Greer quit the Ethnic Minorities Cultural Center for personal reasons, and therefore a search for a director continues.
191 NBC's King to discuss Reagan White House
Northern Iowan 80:49, p.1 		Profile of Emery King; photo.
192 Ezel Wiggins
Northern Iowan 80:48, p.9 		Will speak at Campus Bible Fellowship.
193 A dance
Northern Iowan 80:39, p.5 		EMCEC will sponsor dance.
194 Greer sets directing goals
Northern Iowan 80:39, p.4 		Dwight Greer talks about his busy introduction to his new job and his plans for EMCEC; photo.
195 Good food, better company
Northern Iowan 80:36, p.2 		Dan Berman and his friends enjoyed the Culture House Soul Food Dinner.
196 Greer sees program's potential
Northern Iowan 80:36, p.8 		Dwight Greer talks about his goals for the EMCEC; photo.
197 Untitled
Northern Iowan 80:36, p.19 		Students enjoy the soul food dinner at the Culture Center.
198 Culture House search ending
Northern Iowan 80:27, p.16 		Leander Brown comments on the search.
199 Search committee set for Cultural House director
Northern Iowan 80:10, p.1 		Search procedures outlines.
200 Leander Brown resigns as Culture House advisor
Northern Iowan 80:6, p.5 		Paul Rider reports on EOP status.