Martin--Drake E. (Residence Staff)

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# Title Date Summary
1 James Loewen gives lecture on diversity
Northern Iowan 109:41, p.5
Mr. Loewen discussed sundown towns. Sundown towns are intentionally made up of white people and sometimes require all minorities to leave town by sundown.
2 Prize-winning author and lecturer to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2012:203, p.1
Mr. James W. Loewen, one of the most acclaimed historians of race in the United States, will give a lecture on his award-winning book "Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism." He will also hold two workshops focusing on his two books.
3 Rainbow Reception welcomes UNI LGBT students and allies
Northern Iowan 109:4, p.2
Created by Melissa Payne, this is the fourth year of the reception. The gathering shares information about resources available on campus.
4 From the president's desk
Northern Iowan 109:4, p.4
Student body president updates faculty, staff, and students on his activities during the summer and the first weeks of the fall semester.
5 Friends, colleagues remember Martin
Northern Iowan 109:1, p.1
Drake Martin died as the result of a fall at Backbone State Park. He served as the assistant director of residence. He was a positive influence on untold numbers of students. He will be missed.
6 Map-Works program may benefit students
Northern Iowan 108:4, p.5
A fifteen minute survey can aid incoming freshmen to areas that need attention for doing well in college. MAP-Works started last year at the university. Each student gets a report of his or her results.
7 Stop living in a suitcase
Northern Iowan 108:3, p.4
Students urged to stay on campus during the weekends. It is much easier to make friends and gain from the total university experience.
8 UNI announces second annual Diversity Matters award recipients.
Public Relations News Release 2010:189, p.1
The award is in recognition of their efforts to help the university achieve its diversity-related goals.
9 MAP helps students transition to college
Northern Iowan 107:6, p.4
The Measures of Academic Progress survey is a tool to aid students starting their college career. Ten $50 gift certificates to University Book and Supply will awarded to those participating on the first day.
10 "Let's Talk" diversity program hopes to shed light on diversity
Northern Iowan 106:18, p.7
Department of Residence to sponsor diversity program in Lang Hall. A safe conversational forum will be provided to ask potentially awkward questions.
11 UNI faculty, staff receive 2009 Regents Excellence Awards
Public Relations News Release 2009:125, p.1
Nine faculty and staff members received 2009 Faculty or Staff Excellence Awards, given by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. The recipients were honored at Convocation in September. Recipients and nominators are listed.
12 UNI SafeZone maintains healthy environment for LGBTQ community
Northern Iowan 106:4, p.7
Orientation sessions held to inform students, faculty, and staff about the meaning of being an ally. SafeZone is a movement coming from the Department of Residence and UNI Proud supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning student
13 No more fliers in dorm halls
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.1
Department of Residence will no longer accept materials to be posted within the residence halls. Postings on MyUniverse News is the alternative; photo.
14 That's so gay
Northern Iowan 105:19, p.8
Safe Zone Ally orientation program date, time, and place announced. The goal is to have a campus free from demeaning speech and behaviors.
15 Let's Talk: students get a unique opportunity
Northern Iowan 105:18, p.2
Panel members from various ethnic and cultural groups shared stories of their beliefs and struggles in life.
16 UNI Alcohol Task Force assembled
Public Relations News Release 2007:685, p.1
An alcohol task force has been established to reduce high-rish drinking and the associated negative consequences. Research shows excessive alcohol use leads to crime, injury, academic failure, poor health, addiction, and damage to reputation.
17 Common ground: because religion conflict sucks
Northern Iowan 104:48, p.2
Panel discussion and interactions among participants were the highlights of a meeting to explore the differences in religions; photo.
18 Panel focuses on disability awareness
Northern Iowan 103:19, p.11
UNI is doing well in putting financial resources to work to aid students with disabilities. Awareness among the campus community continues to be a priority; photo.
19 University of Northern Iowa residence halls name 'Newcomers of the Year'
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Seventeen students recognized for contributions to their on-campus communities; students are listed.
20 UNI residence halls induct members to National Residence Hall Honorary
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Sixteen members inducted to NRHH to recognize leadership in improving on-campus living; inductees listed.
21 UNI Department of Residence names 2003 Gold Star award recipients
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Awards have been given since 1989 to those offering outstanding contributions to on-campus living.
22 UNI residence halls induct members into National Residence Hall Honorary
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Award recognizes leadership that enhances on-campus living; recipients listed.
23 Mean-spirited advertising
Northern Iowan 99:46, p.9
Criticizes the phrases used on flyers that advertised Bay Buchanan's presentation on campus.
24 Seminar slated to get students out of 'plastic prison'
Northern Iowan 99:32, p.4
Department of Residence and UNI Parents Association will sponsor as three part seminar on financial management entitled "Avoid Plastic Prison."
25 UNI Department of Residence names 2002 Gold Star award recipients
Public Relations News Release 2002:175, p.1
Five students were honored for their contributions to on-campus life.
26 UNI residence halls induct members into National Residence Hall Honorary
Public Relations News Release 2002:171, p.1
Fourteen students were chosen by the Department of Residence to be inducted into the NRHH; students are listed.
27 'Thank you' for Homecoming
Northern Iowan 99:13, p.9
Thanks the Maucker Union staff and student volunteers who plan Homecoming activities and the Cinco de Mayo celebration that so many take for granted.
28 Association of Education Office Professionals to host self-exploration wellness workshop Monday, March 18, at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2001:363, p.1
"Shoot for the Moon--even if you miss it, you land among the stars," a workshop aimed at making a connection between work performance and feeling good about yourself, will take place at UNI.
29 Living on-campus could improve grades; degree completion also among benefits of residence halls
Northern Iowan 98:42, p.1
Students who live in the residence halls are more likely to graduate in four years, and also have higher GPA's than other students.
30 Students sharing spaces squelch squabbles
Northern Iowan 98:11, p.14
UNI Department of Residence begins the Shared Spaces program in residence halls; photo.
31 Violence prevention program starts in fall
Northern Iowan 97:48, p.11
Women's Studies Program hopes that Mentors in Violence Prevention program will help to reduce on-campus violence against women.
32 Drake Martin
Campus News Network 11:13, p.6
Drake Martin's program received Outstanding Multicultural Award at the UMR-ACIHO conference.
33 Decking the halls with holiday decorations
Public Relations News Release 2000:173, p.1
Drake Martin shares holiday decorating ideas that students have been carrying out in the residence halls.
34 "Legacy of Community Caring" is UNIted Way 2001 theme
Campus News Network 11:6, p.2
The UNIted Way 2001 campaign has begun its fundraising for this year.
35 Thanks for work on Homecoming week
Northern Iowan 97:10, p.8
Thanks the Student Activities Staff for their work in making Homecoming Week a success.
36 Donna and Eldred Harman to be Univeristy of Northern Iowa Homecoming Parade marshals: five UNI students to be honored with Lux Service Awards
Public Relations News Release 2000:92, p.1
Listed are the Homecoming parade marshals, as well as the finalists and winners of the Lux Service Awards.
37 UNIted Way 2000
Campus News Network 11:4, p.2
The United Way campaign will begin soon and the organization is looking for volunteers.
38 Panel to join ministries, homosexuals
Northern Iowan 96:50, p.8
UNI's Campus Ministries and two UNI gay/lesbian Christian students are opening up a discussion on being homosexual; will also consider how Christians should treat homosexuals.
39 Christians to discuss persecution of peers
Northern Iowan 96:50, p.11
Panel discussion to be held on how Christians should deal with the society's treatment of homosexuals.
40 RAs resign
Northern Iowan 96:39, p.1
Four of eight Lawther Hall resident assistants resign; no explanation offered.
41 Results
Campus News Network 10:8, p.2
Results from the United Way campaign; thanks to UNI faculty and staff.
42 Faculty, staff make United Way Campaign successful
Northern Iowan 96:19, p.10
Co-chairs of campaign thank faculty and staff.
43 NI, community reaches out for UNIted Way 2000
Northern Iowan 96:5, p.8
Drake Martin thanks the Northern Iowan for helping to promote UNIted Way 2000 campaign this fall.
44 United Way campaign kicks off
Campus News Network 10:3, p.1
Approximately thirty faculty and staff volunteers will disseminate donation or pledge information in September.
45 Discover weekend activities at Weekendz
Northern Iowan 96:4, p.1
New Website provides students with information about weekend activities.
46 Success UNI: helping you succeed
Northern Iowan 96:3, p.12
Program helps students gain familiarity with UNI and skills for success in college and beyond.
47 Success UNI eases college transition
Northern Iowan 95:47, p.3
Nine-week course will help new students with the transition to UNI by assisting with learning resources, sharpening academic skills, and helping them get acquainted with campus; course is funded by the Qualities of an Educated Person project.
48 Weekend workout alternatives at WRC
Northern Iowan 95:30, p.10
New program at WRC "Nightlife at the WRC" will offer alcohol-free weekend activities through spring break.
49 UNI probes for answers to diversity and race issues
Public Relations News Release 1998:110, p.1
UNI Diversity Initiative: A Study Circle on Race, has begun meeting on campus to discuss race issues.
50 Christians must speak out against violence
Northern Iowan 95:15, p.7
Staff member comments that Christians must act on their faith and speak out against hate crimes.