Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center

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# Title Date Summary
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 UNI director will record new album
Northern Iowan 85:9, p.7 		Jay T. Hairston will record music and then work at Baldwin-Wallace College.
148 What's Up
Northern Iowan 84:57, p.4 		Meetings and activities.
149 Gospel music performances set
Northern Iowan 84:57, p.8 		Jerry Thomas will perform.
150 What's Up
Northern Iowan 84:56, p.6 		Meetings and activities.