Freshmen

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51 UNI summer orientation staff welcomes some 2,200 new students and parents
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Sixteen staff members have helped new UNI students and their families become acclimated to UNI.
52 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
List of over four hundred prospective students who took part in orientation sessions of June 12-13 and June 15-16.
53 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.8
List of nearly 400 people took part in two June orientation sessions.
54 Balance is key to freshmen success
Northern Iowan 102:2, p.14
Students must focus on class work, but need to have social time also; photo.
55 France an eye-opener back home
Northern Iowan 102:1, p.7
Student's travels across France this summer are likened to a new student arriving at college for the first time.
56 UNI to host 'Panthers in the Park' event for Des Moines students
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Gathering of new UNI students from Des Moines aims at getting students from the area acquainted with each other.
57 UNI announces transfer freshmen scholarship recipients
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Four transfer students will receive between $600 and $2800.
58 UNI summer orientation staff welcomes some 2200 new students and parents
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Sixteen students help welcome new students to UNI this summer.
59 Academically speaking; retaining students after the first year
Northern Iowan 101:31, p.1
A report by American College Testing shows that nearly one-fourth of freshman students do not return for their second year. At UNI the return rate is eighty percent.
60 Scholars to walk on water
Northern Iowan 101:28, p.3
The final exam for the freshman Presidential Honors seminar "Creative Problem Solving" is to find a way to walk across the WRC Leisure Pool.
61 Lack of school spirit on campus?; apparel, participation in activities would suggest so
Northern Iowan 101:8, p.9
Description of ideas meant to help bolster the level of school spirit among UNI students.
62 Adjusting to life at UNI; move from high schools, community colleges can be difficult
Northern Iowan 101:6, p.11
Explores some resources available for helping freshmen and transfer students acclimate themselves to life on campus; photo.
63 Transition to college leaves some yearning for home
Northern Iowan 101:6, p.5
Remarks and personal accounts from students relating to attending college and homesickness.
64 You know you're in college when
Northern Iowan 101:1, p.7
Humorous anecdotes involving college life.
65 UNI freshmen awarded Social and Behavioral Sciences Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Recipients listed.
66 UNI students awarded Rose H. Quick Scholarship
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Recipients listed.
67 UNI College of Business Administration awards scholarships in incoming freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Recipients listed.
68 Scholarship announcements
Northern Iowan 100:31, p.4
Available scholarships described.
69 College life: a guide for new UNI students; three important health tips to keep handy while you're away from home
Northern Iowan 100:1, p.13
Encourages students to deal with stress through the Counseling Center, stay active to ward off the Freshman 15, and get plenty of sleep; photo.
70 Letter from the editor
Northern Iowan 100:1, p.13
Tips for the upcoming semester.
71 "Groovin' Move-In" planned for UNI residence halls
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Description of new Department of Residence programs that have proven popular.
72 University of Northern Iowa awards freshman achievement scholarships
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
More than 750 incoming freshmen receive scholarships; recipients are listed.
73 Sage-like advice for incoming freshmen
Northern Iowan 99:60, p.4
Tips from experience for the inexperienced.
74 Local students serve on UNI summer orientation staff
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Staff members listed.
75 Welcome freshmen?
Northern Iowan 99:56, p.5
Warns incoming students of the realities of campus construction, tuition increases, growing class sizes, and the availability of class sections.
76 Upperclassmen dish on the dos and don't of scheduling
Northern Iowan 99:52, p.11
Students offer advice to freshmen registering for classes.
77 DOR creates options for on-campus living
Northern Iowan 99:42, p.1
Department of Residence has proposed new lifestyle houses within dormitories.
78 Life is a great big balancing act
Northern Iowan 99:1, p.15
Tips for incoming freshmen on how to handle the stresses of time management at college.
79 University of Northern Iowa awards freshman achievement scholarships
Public Relations News Release 2002:23, p.1
Freshman achievement scholarships have been awarded to over 750 upcoming freshman; students receiving the scholarships are listed.
80 Did you know?
Campus News Network 11:24, p.4
Several facts about the incoming Freshmen class.
81 Scared silly
Northern Iowan 97:57, p.4
Encourages people to smile at those attending orientation sessions.
82 Freshmen always a prime target for upperclassmen's pranks
Northern Iowan 97:1, p.13
Freshmen traditions have ranged from the wearing of purple beanies with green bills to putting ice cream buckets on students' heads.
83 Fair offers new students opportunities
Northern Iowan 96:56, p.3
Freshmen orientation includes more than forty organizations represented at information fair.
84 Freshmen would like entertainment too
Northern Iowan 96:56, p.5
Feels club owners should think about admitting 18 year olds to their clubs.
85 Prospective students are introduced to the University of Northern Iowa by the 2000 summer orientation staff
Public Relations News Release 1999:435, p.1
Listed are students will be serving as summer orientation staff for incoming freshmen and their parents.
86 Freshman Orientation begins again at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1999:431, p.1
Students and parents becoming acquainted with the university is the focus of Freshman Orientation.
87 Tests harder, students smarter
Northern Iowan 96:41, p.1
Survey of demographic factors for UNI students; show better class rank and ACT scores.
88 The Riot Act; our citizens are our business
Northern Iowan 96:2, p.11
Cartoon shows how a freshman falls victim to lame fads.
89 Making the transition: part two--parents have to adjust, too
Public Relations News Release 1999:19, p.1
Parents of students making the transition from high school to college experience a transition as well.
90 Making the transition from high school to college can be tough
Public Relations News Release 1999:19, p.1
New roles, new relationships, and new routine can be challenging for freshmen.
91 Jump Start
Public Relations News Release 1999:18, p.1
Jump Start, an orientation program to help ease the transition from high school to college for new ethnic minority freshmen, will start Monday, August 16.
92 New twist on a tearful goodbye
Public Relations News Release 1999:10, p.1
Alumni Association will host ice cream social for new UNI students in Des Moines August 11.
93 Summer orientation with a new twist
Northern Iowan 95:52, p.9
Summer Orientation Staff is a group of active students who go through intensive training. Staff encourage freshmen to get involved right from the beginning.
94 Lending a helpful paw
Northern Iowan 95:35, p.12
Student Leadership Association organized Panther Pals, pairing upper-classman with a freshman to help acclimatize the new student to campus and Cedar Falls.
95 A freshman's first week at college
Public Relations News Release 1998:7, p.1
Discussion with several first year UNI students about their first week at college.
96 Incoming freshman often adept at using technology
Public Relations News Release 1998:7, p.1
Students entering college have been increasingly skilled at using technology, E-mail, and word processing programs.
97 Jump Start
Public Relations News Release 1998:3, p.1
Jump Start, an orientation program for new freshman minority students, will run from August 17 to August 21.
98 Generation 2001 survey shows optimistic future
Northern Iowan 94:43, p.12
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company surveyed 2001 freshmen on their goals and views.
99 Kids can be lonely even in a crowd
Public Relations News Release 1997:102, p.1
Kenneth Jacobsen reports on college students overcoming boredom, shyness, or shock from leaving home for the first time.
100 Achieving computer literacy is first step in college education
Public Relations News Release 1997:38, p.1
Classes are held at the beginning of the academic year to introduce freshmen to new computer skills.