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201 UNI Dining Services nominated for Ivy Award
Public Relations News Release 2009:272, p.1
2/12/2010 The Ivy Awards are the food industry's recognition of professional excellence and accomplishment. The award is sponsored by "Restaurants & Institutions" magazine and has been presented every year since 1971.
202 Prices around campus fairly comparable for frequently used items
O'Loughlin--Emily (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:34, p.5
2/9/2010 Comparisons made among Wal-Mart, Target, Fareway, Hy-Vee, University Book and Supply, Essentials, 23rd Street Market, and Biscotti's on items normally used by college students; photo.
203 Cleaning our plates: why Mother was right
McPheron--Kristen Jenna (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:31, p.5
1/29/2010 Wasted food from restaurants in the United States adds up to an average of six thousand tons per day. One hundred billion dollars is spent on the discarded food in a year's time. When in doubt, reduce the amount of food you take. You can go back.
204 Tickets to hear the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet at UNI available Jan. 8; Tickets available online and at UNItix locations starting at 8:30 a.m.
Public Relations News Release 2009:210, p.1
1/4/2010 The Dalai Lama will present "The Power of Education" in a keynote address for the 2010 Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series in the McLeod Center. "The Power of Education" will focus on the importance of education.
205 Survey rates UNI's food service
Northern Iowan 106:20, p.3
11/6/2009 Four minutes will allow customers of food service on campus to share their impressions of quality, surroundings, and customer satisfaction.
206 The atheistic evolution
Boeckmann--Trevor Paul (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 106:20, p.5
11/6/2009 Finds Personal Wellness class not as bad as he anticipated. Lectures were interesting and tests manageable. Actual learning took place for the author; photo.
207 Commercial kitchen convenience
Showalter--John David (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:19, p.5
11/3/2009 Food waste in residence dining centers described as callous and inefficient; photo.
208 Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership to hold all Iowa dinner
Public Relations News Release 2009:145, p.1
11/2/2009 This year's dinner is hosted by Malcolm Price Lab School and will celebrate the Cedar Valley's accomplishments in the world of locally grown food. The Food and Farm Partnership promotes locally grown food. Speakers and topics are listed.
209 Indoor farmers markets to be held around the Cedar Valley through December
Public Relations News Release 2009:133, p.1
10/27/2009 This is the first year the Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership is sponsoring an extended farmers market season. The late-season markets are an important asset to the community, as many farmers are making great efforts to extend their growing season.
210 Phillips takes advantage of studying aboard
Christopher--Jessica Beth (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:17, p.15
10/27/2009 Ellen Phillips takes time outside of class for extracurricular activities. In the Spring of 2009, she traveled to England to study. Staying with students from Mexico, Belgium, and the Czech Republic expanded her experience; photo.
211 UNI Community Visit Day in Cedar Rapids
Public Relations News Release 2009:138, p.1
10/27/2009 The Community Visit Day gives the university an opportunity to visit with Cedar Rapids area residents about education, economic, cultural and social issues in the community and outreach programs at UNI.
212 Panthers' tailgaters support UNI with food , games
Crist-Thomson--Kate Marie (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:14, p.3
10/16/2009 Tailgating is not new, but has been increasing prior to football games in the Dome. Fun, family, friends, food, conversation, and games highlight the activities; photo.
213 Panther Festival defies traditional parade norms
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.15
10/13/2009 A virtual parade will again highlight the Panther Festival. Booths from several student organizations, community vendors, inflatable games, food, and the UNI Spirit Squad and Marching Band will be featured at 23rd and College Streets.
214 Midterm suggestions
French--Larissa A. (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5
10/9/2009 The semester is nearly half over. Next week midterms rear their ugly head. Remember to exercise and always give one hundred per cent effort. Drink water, try diet soda, and cut down on alcohol, especially during Homecoming.
215 Popcorn and perspective
McPheron--Kristen Jenna (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:10, p.3
10/2/2009 Popcorn is consumed world wide. Ninety nine out of one hundred people have consumed popcorn at some time in their lives. Readers encouraged to pursue knowledge outside the classroom.
216 A glimpse of "home sweet home"
McPheron--Kristen Jenna (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:9, p.6
9/29/2009 Finds that the college experience is wonderful, but memories of home are always present: family, pets, home cooked meals, and the good things that make home a special place.
217 Bridal Fair held at GBPAC Sunday
Zaputil--Racqel Marie (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 106:9, p.12
9/29/2009 Future brides and grooms can get wedding questions answered. The fair includes all businesses that make a wedding what it is, from entertainment to food; photo.
218 Bulk shopping is hurting our society
Krob--Nicholas Joseph (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:9, p.5
9/29/2009 Sam's Club and the Wal-mart mentality focused on low prices and large quantity purchases. Buying in volume allows lower prices, which puts a strain on local establishments.
219 Oct. 1 dinner at UNI shines the spotlight on local food
Public Relations News Release 2009:83, p.1
9/28/2009 The Department of Residence was one of the first institutions to work with the Center for Energy & Education Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign. It has long supported Iowa-based businesses, spending more than $645,000 on their products.
220 Capitalism is killing our planet
Murphy--Brian Sullivan (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:8, p.5
9/25/2009 Organic produce must compete with food produced using conventional methods. Due to extra cost of producing organic foods, a higher cost is needed to make a profit. This eliminates a large share of the market on fixed incomes.
221 UNI to help sponsor North End Arts & Music Fest in Waterloo Saturday & Sunday
Public Relations News Release 2009:76, p.1
9/24/2009 The festival celebrates the community's pride in its rich musical and cultural heritage, and recognizes the contributions of the North End Community to the entire city of Waterloo.
222 Green Project UNI hosts wind generation event tonight
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:6, p.1
9/18/2009 Free food, three bands, informational booths, four guest speakers, and games are included in Green Project UNI's promotion of sustainability. The program will be held on Lawther Field.
223 UNI Community Visit Day in Cedar Valley
Public Relations News Release 2009:61, p.1
9/16/2009 Visit Day gives the university an opportunity to visit with Cedar Valley area residents about education, economic, cultural and social issues in the community and outreach programs at the College.
224 University of Northern Iowa celebrates Apple Month
Moore--Emily Janelle (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:5, p.6
9/15/2009 September is apple month. Dining service areas are serving apple items including apple tarts, apple crisp, apple cider, and apple turnovers.
225 Apples, cheese and comedy featured at Sept. 19 ACRE event
Public Relations News Release 2009:49, p.1
9/14/2009 The Cedar Falls Annual Community Read for the Environment will be at Hartman Reserve Nature Center. Attendees can sample apples from local orchards, help make apple cider and learn to make cheese from professor Jack Yates.
226 An all-natural waste of money
Boeckmann--Trevor Paul (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 106:2, p.5
9/1/2009 The Institute of Science in Society, the Mayo Clinic, and the Environmental Protection Agency are quoted as questioning the value of organic foods. Two double blind surveys dismiss the theory that organic food tastes better.
227 Soy, rice or cow milk?
Gitchell--Erin Elizabeth (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:2, p.6
9/1/2009 Offers pros and cons of soy, rice, and cow's milk. The author is highly lactose intolerant and prefers the taste of soy milk. Studies have shown that soy milk contains a natural ingredient that may cause cancer.
228 Tray-free dining centers enhance sustainability
Haines--Gregory Lee (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:2, p.8
9/1/2009 Waste reduced by three thousand four hundred ninety pounds at Piazza and Rialto. Trays needed to run through the dishwasher; reduced use of chemicals, electricity, and water.
229 UNI's CEEE to host workshop on good agricultural practices
Public Relations News Release 2009:4, p.1
8/18/2009 This is an excellent opportunity for local food producers to learn directly from state leaders about safe measures for growing and selling healthy food. Two professors from Iowa State University will speak at the workshop, Sam Beattie, and Lester Wilson.
230 Second annual 'Taste Iowa!" food festival to take place, Aug. 29
Public Relations News Release 2008:619, p.1
8/5/2009 The second annual "Taste Iowa!" food festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 29 in Conrad. The exposition will feature local food producers, cooking demonstrations from an Iowa award winning chef, an all-Iowa barbeque cooking contest and food tasting.
231 UNI Museums to host free ice-cream social and pie-baking contest
Public Relations News Release 2008:613, p.1
7/29/2009 Free ice cream will be served courtesy of Hansen's Dairy along with free watermelon from Hy-Vee. "We are encouraging visitors to bring a picnic dinner if they want. The evening is about having good, old-fashioned family fun in a beautiful prairie setting.
232 Learn to make perfect pie crust at UNI Museums
Public Relations News Release 2008:603, p.1
7/14/2009 Sue Fletcher, creator of a collection of pie recipes from Cedar Valley cooks, "A Slice of Life: As Sweet as Pie," will teach a hands-on class about creating the perfect pie crust.
233 Cook up your family history with UNI Museums
Public Relations News Release 2008:599, p.1
7/8/2009 Learn unique and creative ways to preserve family recipes and memories. Rachelle Saltzman, Ph. D., folk-life coordinator for the Iowa Arts Council/Department of Cultural Affairs since 1995, will present "Cooking Up Your Family History."
234 Healthy, fresh, made-from-scratch meals to be served at UNI's laboratory school
Public Relations News Release 2008:593, p.1
6/29/2009 This new model school lunch program focuses on student health and will provide educational experiences for students and for school administrators across the state.
235 2009 guide to locally grown meats, fruits, vegetables now available
Public Relations News Release 2008:579, p.1
6/17/2009 The directory features information about where to purchase locally grown meats, fruits and vegetables in Black Hawk and neighboring Iowa counties. It also lists grocers, restaurants and institutions that buy local foods.
236 UNI Museum to host discussion on memorable family meals
Public Relations News Release 2008:568, p.1
6/5/2009 Roundtable discussion on "Sharing Slow Food Memories;" Summer exhibit "Slow Food to Fast Food: The Way Iowans Ate," on display. "This exhibit illustrates the visuals and tells us a story of what we know about the ritual of eating from 1870-1970."
237 UNI Museums seeks heritage recipes
Public Relations News Release 2008:554, p.1
5/28/2009 The museum wants to hear about learning to bake your grandmother's famous apple pie, sitting down for holiday dinner with corn bread dressing or the painstaking detail your mother took in prparing your family's favorite dish.f
238 Summer exhibit features nostalgic view of Iowa's foodways
Public Relations News Release 2008:548, p.1
5/22/2009 The Museums' nostalgic summer exhibit, "Slow Food to Fast Food: The Way Iowans Ate," will explore the major transformation in Iowa's foodways from the 1870s to the 1970s.
239 Loving food again
Becker--Mark Benedict (Class of 2009)
Northern Iowan 105:51, p.7
4/21/2009 Food is taken for granted. It is always on the shelf and available at our convenience. Humans need to consider the production, transportation, and preparation of their food.
240 UNI events this week
Northern Iowan 105:51, p.3
4/21/2009 Dates, times, and places for events on or near campus for the coming week.
241 The end of petroleum-food
Becker--Mark Benedict (Class of 2009)
Northern Iowan 105:47, p.7
4/7/2009 Concerns expressed with the use of petroleum to transport food. Dependence on fossil fuels questioned.
242 Failure of the "Green Revolution"
Becker--Mark Benedict (Class of 2009)
Northern Iowan 105:45, p.5
3/31/2009 The success of Norman Borlaug's "Green Revolution" in India disputed. Believes that increased crop yields have not aided the general population. The poor have no money to purchase the food.
243 Small-scale equals big problems
Grayson--Adam Michael (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:43, p.3
3/13/2009 World hunger and the lack of food will not be solved by returning to smaller farming operations. Appreciate the food on your plate, don't stress about how your food was made, but rather think of the people who don't have enough to eat.
244 Sugar and stress
Becker--Mark Benedict (Class of 2009)
Northern Iowan 105:36, p.8
2/17/2009 Believes that sugar consumption has changed from being used to keep the ruling class content to now being a nearly universal addiction. Living things respond to stress each day. The human response to stress is becoming less than positive.
245 Putting money in the garbage disposal
Krob--Nicholas Joseph (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:33, p.8
2/6/2009 Asks why only freshmen are required to purchase a 14 meal per week plan and why students should be billed for meals that they do not eat.
246 The wonders of a home-cooked meal
O'Loughlin--Emily (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:31, p.3
1/30/2009 Relaxing with family during a meal is important. There is less noise, no rush to head off to class, and no nasty weather conditions. Taking advantage of the Dashes meals on campus does allow eating in your room or other buildings.
247 What you can do
Bormann--Emily Ann (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:30, p.5
1/27/2009 Many difficult situations exist in the world today. It will take all of humanity to overcome bad economies, wars, and hunger. Even the small things individuals can do will help.
248 Old Chicago Pizza and Pasta to grace College Square Mall
Kuster--Therese Catherine (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:28, p.1
1/16/2009 The moderately priced, family friendly restaurant, Old Chicago Pizza and Pasta, will enhance the shopping experience at College Square Mall; photo.
249 Tips 4 finals
Dahlke--Lisa Renae (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 105:27, p.10
12/12/2008 Offers tips for final examinations including finding a good study environment, preparing study guides limiting distractions, and staying healthy.
250 Family, food, and factory farms
Becker--Mark Benedict (Class of 2009)
Northern Iowan 105:26, p.5
12/9/2008 Considers the personal and global impact of eating meat; urges others to consider the implications.

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