Internet

Displaying 51 - 100 of 350 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
51 Free Internet concerns us all
Northern Iowan 105:7, p.6
With ever increasing numbers of people relying on the Internet, it is imperative that it remain true to one guiding principle; net neutrality. Net neutrality holds that everything on the Internet should be freely and quickly accessible.
52 Speaker to discuss online social networking safety at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2008:89, p.1
C. L. Lindsay, former attorney, founder of the Coalition for Student & Academic Rights (CO-STAR) and author of "The College Student's Guide to the Law," will speak in the Maucker Union Ballroom.
53 Hollywood producers speak at UNI
Northern Iowan 104:45, p.1
Jim Linahon and Daniel Carrey spoke in Lang Hall on work in filmmaking; photo..
54 Traveling
Northern Iowan 104:45, p.7
Believes students tend either not to travel or not travel well. Using the Internet can be helpful in deciding what interesting places to visit. Touring a local national landmark or a museum can be time well spent.
55 March is Fraud Protection Month
Northern Iowan 104:42, p.2
Tips for protecting yourself against criminals trying to get money. Facebook and MySpace can be a goldmine for identity thieves. Do not post personal information.
56 Working with social networks
Northern Iowan 105:42, p.7
Readers urged to be smart about what is posted and said on sites like Facebook and Twitter. Don't shut yourself off from the benefits of social networking.
57 SpiralFrog ushers in new age of music downloads
Northern Iowan 104:10, p.2
New Web site allows music to be downloaded from the Internet legally, with no limits, and without paying a fee.
58 Professor receives award
Northern Iowan 104:6, p.3
Professor Jeffrey Weld selected to receive a Biology Teaching Award by the National Association of Biology Teachers; photo.
59 E-checks offer new way to pay E-bill
Northern Iowan 104:2, p.5
Students can now pay their university bills online; via MyUniverse.
60 Pizza Hut to name a "Vice President of Pizza"
Northern Iowan 103:42, p.21
The largest pizza franchise in the world is searching for a vice president of pizza on YouTube. Contestants are invited to send in their self-created videos by March 18; photo.
61 Facebook diaries: a new YouTube.com?
Northern Iowan 103:40, p.9
Chief operating officer for Facebook believes that video sharing will be popular among Facebook's sixteen million members; photo.
62 A piece of my opinion--dorm life
Northern Iowan 103:33, p.12
Positive aspects of living in the dorms; photo.
63 UNI students share their stories online
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Students can find out what life is like from a student perspective through "My UNI" online diaries.
64 Tracing Internet wires back through time
Northern Iowan 103:23, p.7
Internet anniversary celebrated.
65 New E-mail system to be implemented between semesters
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
All E-mail accounts will be migrated to Collaboration Suite between the fall 2006 and spring 2007 semesters.
66 Internet money scam threatens UNI student
Northern Iowan 103:10, p.1
Students warned of money scam originating on the Internet; photo.
67 Identity theft threatens college students
Northern Iowan 103:3, p.7
Michelle Boykins warns college students of identity theft. Students urged not to give personal information on the Internet and to check their credit reports regularly; photo.
68 Facilitators being trained at UNI for online courses through contract with DoDEA
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Course will show teachers how to be facilitators for online course.
69 A little help from our friends
Northern Iowan 102:52, p.7
College buddies aren't the only people searching profiles on the web. A survey of executive recruiters revealed that a little more the 25% of employers eliminated job candidates base on Internet searches.
70 Price Lab to host assemblies on Internet safety today
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Students at Price Laboratory School will learn about Internet safety during assemblies with Cedar Falls Police Department Investigator Robert Kramer.
71 CourseCasting creates capability for lectures via iPods
Northern Iowan 102:33, p.9
New technology allows students to download lectures from their classes and listen to them at their convenience; photo.
72 New site similar to Facebook, allows selling options
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.7
Campusgrind.com offers services such as sending messages and selling books; photo.
73 Website trades books for books; SwapYourTextbooks.com has book exchange for students
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.4
New Web site allows students to trade books with one another in an effort to save money.
74 Web site rates faculty; RateMyProfessors.com joke for some, solid gold for others
Northern Iowan 102:23, p.3
Website offers place for students to offer comments about classes and professors.
75 Web CT an unappreciated tool; teacher and students can benefit from reliable program
Northern Iowan 102:23, p.5
Teachers urged to use WebCT for communication since UNI E-mail has been unreliable lately; photo.
76 MailMan a 'mess,' say students
Northern Iowan 102:20, p.4
Students say that MailMan is unreliable; Information Technology Services recommends installing Thunderbird to meet your email needs.
77 Redesigned Public Safety Web site aims to 'help students'
Northern Iowan 102:20, p.4
Updated website offers more information and resources for students and staff.
78 UNI MailMan slow as snail
Northern Iowan 102:20, p.5
Decides that students should not be in charge of fixing recent E-mail problems.
79 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 102:20, p.9
Students respond to the question, "What do you think of UNI E-mail currently?"
80 Blogging for facts
Northern Iowan 102:17, p.7
Blog sites may contain interesting information, but readers should not count on them to be accurate sources.
81 Facebook lets students tell strangers about parties
Northern Iowan 102:11, p.3
Facebook, an online network that connects college students, allows students to send mass messages including information about parties and other gatherings.
82 UNI's Chem Wall creates gateway to chemistry
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
New interactive periodic table is informative and inviting.
83 UNI participates in WebCT's ePortfolio design group
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
A new branch of WebCT, called the ePortfolio, is being designed to help students preserve their work and keep records to be used in the future.
84 Love it or hate it: Facebook new fad
Northern Iowan 101:54, p.1
"The Facebook" is a website that connects students from colleges around the country and has recently created a site for UNI.
85 KUNI computer system hacked
Northern Iowan 101:53, p.1
Actions were taken to fix the security invasion and increase security. Letters were also sent to donors alerting them to the breach.
86 Geeks unite on dating Web site
Northern Iowan 101:52, p.11
A new online dating service, called Geek 2 Geek, has no photos in a person's profile; photo.
87 IM dominates communication
Northern Iowan 101:44, p.5
Discusses the impact on society of increased instant messaging.
88 Online 'Facebook' finally comes to UNI
Northern Iowan 101:42, p.1
"The Facebook" is a website that connects students from colleges around the country and has recently created a site for UNI.
89 UNI students chronicle rare internship in China through blog
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
The experiences of three students in China are available on the web.
90 Student voices
Northern Iowan 101:27, p.9
Students respond to the question, "How would you improve Web registration?"; photo.
91 R u thinkin' b4 u write? IM may be the problem
Northern Iowan 101:26, p.9
A look at Internet shorthand and abbreviations and how they are becoming prevalent in everyday writing; photo.
92 Internet provides dating alternative
Northern Iowan 101:22, p.9
Description and suggestions for online dating; photo.
93 Student voices
Northern Iowan 101:22, p.9
Students respond to the question, "Have you ever searched for a dating partner over the Internet? If you haven't, do you know anyone who has?"; photo.
94 Applying for scholarships made easier with one form
Northern Iowan 101:21, p.3
By moving the common scholarship application online, the Financial Aid Office hopes to make scholarships more accessible to students.
95 Technology: the real-life horror movie
Northern Iowan 101:20, p.5
Questions whether or not modern society's embrace of technology is an entirely good thing.
96 PAWS helpful for prospective students
Northern Iowan 101:19, p.1
Personalized Admissions Web Site (PAWS) allows prospective students to learn more about UNI.
97 UNI offers new personalized admissions Web site for prospective students
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
New site features information on academics, student organizations, financial aid, and residence life.
98 Unauthorized e-mails trick users into giving away information
Northern Iowan 101:11, p.4
Description and warning against "phishing" tele-scam practices.
99 UNI's Price Lab School to debut new online student information system
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
PowerSchool, when fully implemented, will allow students and parents password protected access to grades, attendance, activities, and homework assignments; designed to encourage a more proactive role of families in the education of their children.
100 Books; student encourages online purchases
Northern Iowan 101:5, p.1
Spotlight on Alan Shakespeare's efforts to find an economical source for textbooks; photo.