Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series

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1 Campus to welcome Jon Meacham
Northern Iowan 119:4, p.1
The Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series presents the Pulitzer Prizewinning presidential historian, Jon Meacham. The lecture titled "Finding Hope Through the Lessons of Yesterday" will be held in GBPAC on September 19th at 7 p.m.
2 Former First Lady Laura Bush visits UNI
Northern Iowan 116:13, p.1
Former First Lady Laura Bush had a sold-out crowd at her visit to UNI at Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) as part of the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Lecture Series. Corning was a graduate of UNI (then Iowa State Teacher's College) and established the lecture series to give the students opportunities to hear from distinguished leaders. President Mark Nook hosted the Q&A session; photos.
3 Goodwin travels through history in UNI lecture
Northern Iowan 110:12, p.4
UNI hosted Pulitzer prize-winning biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin. Goodwin does research on old presidents and is the author of "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln". She spoke on differences in politics back then and today; photo.
4 UNI to host acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin
Public Relations News Release 2013:32, p.1
Doris Kearns Goodwin will be speaking at UNI for the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series. This lecture series is to show students what leadership looks like in all different fields.
5 UNI makes video of events with His Holiness the Dalai Lama available online
Public Relations News Release 2009:468, p.1
The Dalai Lama gave a keynote address about "The Power of Education" for the university's 2010 Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series. The McLeod Center was at capacity, 5,400 people, for both the address and the panel discussion.
6 UNI will provide live streaming of May 18 events with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Public Relations News Release 2009:453, p.1
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. He will receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree prior to his address.
7 Limited number of tickets for keynote address by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will be available May 5
Public Relations News Release 2009:440, p.1
The Dalai Lama will present "The Power of Education" in a keynote address for the 2010 Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series. "The Power of Education" will focus on the importance of education in an increasingly global society.
8 UNI announced panelists to join the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet during morning of May 18; Public can submit questions about 'Educating for a Non-violent
Public Relations News Release 2009:416, p.1
Art Erickson, Judy Jeffrey, Jackson Katz, and Lee Rainey will join the Dalai Lama to discuss ways in which we, as individuals and as a society, can address issues of violence, promote civility and enhance understanding through education.
9 UNI guest lecturer to address 'The Truth about Media Violence'
Public Relations News Release 2009:408, p.1
Children are affected in multiple ways when they watch media violence, according to Douglas Gentile, a research scientist, author, award-winning educator and assistant professor of developmental psychology at Iowa State University.
10 UNI hosts screening of 'Dalai Lama Renaissance' April 13; Director and producer Khashyar Darvich available for questions
Public Relations News Release 2009:371, p.1
The "Dalai Lama Renaissance" documents the Dalai Lama's meeting with 40 western "renaissance" thinkers during a week-long visit to his home in northern India. Named the"synthesis group," the documentary recounts their journey to change the world.
11 UNI dining services to offer Tibetan cuisine March 9
Public Relations News Release 2009:305, p.1
Following dinner, the film "Kundun," the true-life story of the Dalai Lama and his daring struggle to lead his nation at one of the most challenging times in its history, will be shown at the Center for Multicultural Education.
12 UNI will make more seats available for public to hear the 14 Dalai Lama of Tibet; Public can get on waiting list by contacting UNItix
Public Relations News Release 2009:216, p.1
As of Jan. 8, 400 tickets remained for the morning panel discussion about violence-prevention education. "The Power of Education," were sold withing three hours of availability this morning. UNI student vouchers are still available for both events
13 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
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.
14 Tickets to hear the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet at UNI available Jan. 8
Tickets for morning panel discussion, afternoon keynote address sold separately

Public Relations News Release 2009:185, p.1
The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will present "The Power of Education" in a keynote address for the 2010 Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, in the McLeod Center. He will focus on the importance of education.
15 $112 million raised for UNI
Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.18
Survey of results of the Students First Capital Campaign; photo.
16 Students First campaign reaches $112 million in just four year
Northern Iowan 102:17, p.3
Campaign made new scholarships possible and allowed for improvements such as the McLeod Center.
17 Pulitzer Prize winner answers questions on why 'World is Flat'
Northern Iowan 102:6, p.1
Writer and speaker Thomas Friedman spoke at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center about globalization and his book, 'The World is Flat"; photo.
18 This week at UNI
Northern Iowan 102:5, p.4
Calendar of upcoming events at UNI.
19 Wednesday, Sept. 14
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
Lifelong University will host three hour workshop to examine ecosystem, a student forum will take place in Center For Multicultural Education, Nancy Green speaks on first amendment at Price Laboratory School, Thomas Friedman will speak.
20 Pulitzer winner to speak at UNI
Northern Iowan 102:3, p.4
The New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman will speak on September 14. Tickets for the event are already gone.
21 Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist, Thomas Friedman to speak at UNI Sept. 14
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Well known foreign affairs columnist will speak at UNI about his perception of the world and how he thinks it is being 'flattened'.
22 Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist, Thomas Friedman to speak at UNI Sept. 14
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Guest speaker will be part of the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series.
23 Friedman next Corning lecturer
Northern Iowa Today 89:2, p.20
Thomas Friedman will speak in September; photo.
24 Astronaut rides into GBPAC
Northern Iowan 100:46, p.1
Sally Ride, first American woman in space, speaks in the Great Hall at Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photo.
25 Sally Ride to speak as part of UNI's Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Sally Ride will hold a question-and-answer session for students and give lecture on "Leadership and America's Future in Space" on Thursday, March 25.
26 Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series
Northern Iowan 100:43, p.14
Sally Ride to speak on space exploration.
27 UNI observes Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Schedule of events given.
28 Madeline Albright visits UNI
Campus News Network 12:6, p.4
Inaugural speaker of Joy Cole Corning Lecture Series; photo.
29 Albright speaks of peace and feminism
Northern Iowan 98:16, p.1
Madeleine Albright spends time answering student questions about U. S. foreign policy.
30 Albright visit planned
Northern Iowan 98:13, p.1
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will be the first speaker in the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series; photo.
31 UNI to host former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Campus News Network 12:4, p.1
Albright will be the inaugural lecturer in UNI's Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series; photo.
32 UNI to host former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Public Relations News Release 2001:139, p.1
Madeleine Albright will be the first speaker in the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Series on Oct. 24.
33 Albright to visit UNI next fall
Northern Iowan 97:50, p.1
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will be the first speaker in the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series; photo.
34 Madeleine Albright to be first Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series speaker
Campus News Network 11:17, p.1
Former U. S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will speak at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
35 Madeleine Albright to be UNI's first Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series speaker
Public Relations News Release 2000:332, p.1
The purpose of the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series is to bring well-known leaders from the arts, business, education, government, and the judiciary to the university.
36 Former Lt. Governor donates $1 million to UNI
Northern Iowan 97:34, p.1
UNI graduate gives money to fund the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series; photo.
37 Former Iowa Lt. Gov. Joy Corning donates $1 million to UNI
Northern Iowan 97:33, p.2
Gift establishes the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series.
38 $1 million gift to UNI Foundation will endow Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series
Public Relations News Release 2000:213, p.1
A new lecture series will bring to campus national and internationally renowned leaders in a variety of disciplines.
39 $1 million gift to UNI foundation will endow Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series
Northern Iowa Today 85:1, p.23
Former Lt. Governor, Joy Cole Corning gives one million dollar gift to UNI's "Students First" campaign and brings lecture series to campus; photo.