Maucker Union

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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	Panther Portrait: Dance Marathon Northern Iowan 116:40, p.5	03/02/2020	The ninth annual UNI Dance Marathon event was held in Maucker Union on February 29 and raised a total $522,136.09 to fund pediatric epilepsy research. Nathan and Beth Tross of Highland Park, Illinois matched the funs raised to bring the total amount to $1,044,272; photos.
102	Senate candidate Woods visits UNI Northern Iowan 116:40, p.2	03/02/2020	The Northern Iowa Democrats hosted Iowa U.S. senate candidate Cal Woods in Maucker Union on February 27; Woods was one of the Democratic challengers of senator Joni Ernst; photo.
103	Speaker discusses binge eating, perseverance Northern Iowan 116:40, p.2	03/02/2020	Speaker and author Kara Whitely presented on her struggles with binge eating as well as her successes, including climbing Mountain Kilimanjaro, on February 24 in the Old Central Ballroom of Maucker Union as part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week; photo.
104	'So You Want to Help People?' Northern Iowan 116:40, p.4	03/02/2020	Students and faculty will host the event "So You Want to Help People?" on March 3 in Maucker Union's Old Central Ballroom. They will answer questions about the differences between majors, minors, and certificates.
105	Alum Grassley visits UNI in annual 99-county tour Northern Iowan 116:38, p.2	02/24/2020	Long-serving Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley visited UNI on Thursday, February 20. During his short visit, he answered questions from students and community members; photo.
106	NISG debate set for Wed., Feb. 19 Northern Iowan 116:36, p.2	02/17/2020	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host its annual debate in Maucker Union Coffeehouse. At the event, presidential and vice presidential candidates Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene will speak with students and present their platform. Since Boeding and Greene are the only presidential ticket running, the event will serve more as a town hall session, as opposed to the traditional debate format.
107	Preview: Love a Donor Week Northern Iowan 116:34, p.4	02/10/2020	UNI's eighth annual Love a Donor Week is February 10-14 and includes multiple opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to write thank-you notes to university donors at various locations across campus; photo.
108	"I Heart Female Orgasm" talks sex Northern Iowan 116:34, p.8	02/10/2020	UNI's Campus Activities Board and Student Wellness Center collaborated to present "I Heart Female Orgasm," an informative event about sexuality held on February 6 in the Maucker Union Ballroom; photos.
109	Skepticism in modern American politics Northern Iowan 116:31, p.3	02/10/2020	Horning discusses becoming more skeptical of government, especially after the Iowa Democratic Party's fiasco running the Iowa caucuses. In the author's opinion, both parties have begun to shift their platforms and alienate voters; photo.
110	Students donate at spring blood drive Northern Iowan 116:33, p.2	02/06/2020	The LifeServe Blood Center spring blood drive was held in the Old Central Ballroom in Maucker Union on February 4. It was sponsored by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NCA) and Office of Community Engagement. Cedar Falls site supervisor Marena Williams spoke about the importance of donating blood; photo.
111	Black History Month with BSU Northern Iowan 116:32, p.4	02/03/2020	UNI's Black Student Union (BSU) has prepared events honoring Black History Month in February. The include the BSU Kickoff, Poetic Justice, Skate Party, a panel of black and educated (BAE) professionals, exhibit Tunnels of Oppression, Soul Food Dinner in conjunction with Waterloo's Gift of Life Church, and Toast for Change; photo.
112	UNI hosts mock caucus in Maucker Northern Iowan 116:31, p.1	01/30/2020	UNI students and faculty participated in a mock caucus on January 27 ahead of the Iowa caucuses. The event was hosted by the American Democracy Projects, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the political science department; photos.
113	AOC, Michael Moore stumped for Bernie Northern Iowan 116:30, p.1	01/27/2020	United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Mark Pocan, and filmmaker Michael Moore held a town hall at UNI in support of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Sanders could not attend the event, held in advance of the Iowa caucuses, due to the impeachment trial of President Trump. Each spoke on their reasons for supporting Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez answered questions; photos.
114	Ending the stigma: You Matter Week at UNI Northern Iowan 116:30, p.1	01/27/2020	Northern Iowa Student Government has teamed up with Active Minds, Black Student Union, To Write Love on Her Arms and UNI Counseling Services to help coordinate this event. Sarah Rassing, a graduate student and NISG Director of Mental Health helped coordinate the events to hopefully make this annual. Brian Nissen emphasizes the importance of students to the university, as well as Jennifer Schneiderman, director of counseling services at UNI helps students know the help campus provides. Events will be held all week in honor of You Matter; photo.
115	Film informs on trauma-informed care Northern Iowan 116:30, p.5	01/27/2020	The UNI Department of Social Work hosted a film screening of "Like Any Other Kid" and subsequent discussion about the use of therapeutic approaches to promote behavioral change in the juvenile justice system, specifically the Missouri Method. Graduate student and co-president of the Master's in Social Work Student Association (MWSWA) Nicole Valentine assisted in coordinating the event and spoke on trauma and rehabilitation; photo.
116	Buttigieg hosts town hall Northern Iowan 116:29, p.1	01/23/2020	Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg hosted a town hall in Maucker Union on January 15 in advance of Iowa's February 3 caucus; photo.
117	Students de-stress before finals Northern Iowan 116:27, p.1	12/12/2019	Student Wellness Services hosted De-Stress Days from December 9-11 in the Maucker Union ballrooms. Activities included crafts, therapy animals, hot chocolate and eat, and "Walk the Labyrinth," among others. More upcoming events include P.E.T.P.A.L.S. in Rod Library and Student Wellness Wednesdays in the library's Makerspace; photos.
118	Wellness Services: De-Stress Days at UNI Northern Iowan 116:25, p.3	12/05/2019	Student Wellness Services gives tips on how to lessen stress and discusses the return of De-Stress Days in the lead-up to finals. Activities and events will include emotional support animals, coloring, crafts, puzzles, hot chocolate or tea, and much more in the Maucker Union Ballroom; photo.
119	No 'frets' for UNI Ukulele Club Northern Iowan 116:22, p.5	11/14/2019	The UNI Ukulele Club welcomes students with or without a musical background to learn to play the instrument. It was founded in 2018 and is advised Kevin Droe, associate professor of music. The club meets on Wednesdays and has played formal concerts; photo.
120	ISSO collecting winter clothing donations Northern Iowan 116:22, p.1	11/14/2019	The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) will hold a winter clothing drive to assist international students during the Midwestern winter. Isabela Varela, the director of the ISSO, talks about the financial burden of purchasing winter clothes, especially for exchange students who are only at UNI for a semester; photos.
121	UNI to host 2019 Education Summit Northern Iowan 116:20, p.4	11/07/2019	UNI is to host the 2019 Education Summit, where teachers and students will gather to discuss important issues to the field of education; photo.
122	Drag-A-Ganza Northern Iowan 116:17, p.5	10/28/2019	Approximately 50 students and community members attended UNI Proud's annual Drag-A-Ganza on October 25 at Maucker Union. The event raised money for Iowa Safe Schools; photos.
123	Candidate Julian Castro visits UNI Northern Iowan 116:17, p.1	10/28/2019	Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro visited UNI on October 24 in the College Eye Room of Maucker Union. More than 30 attended the event; photos.
124	IJM hosts 'Threads' thrift store Northern Iowan 116:16, p.4	10/24/2019	UNI's International Justice Mission (IJM) hosted a pop-up thrift store called "Threads" at the Maucker Union Ballroom. The goal of this activity was to not only raise funds for human trafficking but also to spread awareness of human trafficking around the world. Iowa especially has a strong human trafficking scene due to the two major interstates that run through the state, with 38 cases reported in 2019 so far; photos.
125	Candidate Tom Steyer visits UNI Northern Iowan 116:16, p.2	10/24/2019	Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer came to UNI and held a discussion with faculty, UNI students, and community members at Maucker Union. Around 30 people were in attendance, a smaller gathering compared to other rallies at the college. Steyer asked those in attendance to tell him what they were most concerned about and then responded to them all. He shared his plans and ideas for the future; photo.
126	Presidential candidates to visit UNI Northern Iowan 116:15, p.2	10/21/2019	UNI will host Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer for a meet-and-greet on October 21, 2019, in the Presidential Room of Maucker Union. UNI will also host Democratic presidential candidate and Iowa's front-runner Senator Elizabeth Warren on October 22, at the UNI West Gym; photos.
127	LTE: We need to support immigrants from all backgrounds Northern Iowan 116:15, p.3	10/21/2019	Adalberto Castrejon, a fourth-year marketing major and president of the UNI chapter of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, writes a letter to the editor outlining his personal experience and the importance of supporting immigrants of all backgrounds. Castrejon encourages readers to stop at Maucker Union on October 22 to support Lambda Theta Phi's "I Stand with Immigrants" day of action.
128	Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month Northern Iowan 116:13, p.4	10/14/2019	UNI hosts several events throughout October, which is LGBTQ+ History Month, to celebrate and inform. They include displays, performances, training, speakers, and other events; photos.
129	Homecoming Picnic 2019 Northern Iowan 116:10, p.4	10/03/2019	Rain caused UNI's annual Homecoming Picnic to take place in Maucker Union; photos.
130	Addressing workplace sexual harassment Northern Iowan 116:10, p.1	10/03/2019	Assistant Professor of Political Science Jayme Renfro collaborated with Northern Iowa Feminists for a presentation on sexual harassment in the workplace on October 1st, 2019 in Maucker Union; photo.
131	Make the Change one word at a time Northern Iowan 116:10, p.5	10/03/2019	Make the Change, a student organization founded in 2018, works to positively impact the UNI community through kindness and encouragement; photos.
132	Kamala Harris visits UNI Northern Iowan 116:7, p.1	09/23/2019	Presidential hopeful Senator Kamala Harris visited UNI on her Iowan campaign tour. During her visit, she held a conference at the Maucker Union and invited questions from the audience; photo.
133	Kamala Harris to return to UNI Northern Iowan 116:6, p.2	09/19/2019	Presidential candidate and California senator Kamala Harris will return to UNI while on the campaign trail; photo.
134	Study Abroad Fair Northern Iowan 116:6, p.5	09/19/2019	UNI held its Study Abroad Fair in the Maucker Union Ballroom. 39 programs participated, and students could speak with a variety of participants, faculty, and staff about courses and semester opportunities as well as win scholarships and apply for passports; photos.
135	Making connections at the Volunteer Fair Northern Iowan 116:2, p.5	09/05/2019	Many students stopped by the Volunteer Fair to meet with over 40 nonprofit organizations at Maucker Union; photo.
136	CME launches year with BBQ Northern Iowan 116:1, p.6	08/29/2019	The Center of Multicultural Education held their beginning of the school year event at Maucker Union on August 26, 2019. They held a BBQ and a host of other food from different cultures. President of UNI Mark Nook attended the event and was happy to see the campus full of people and students once more. Other foundations and campus organizations attended the event and spoke of the upcoming year; photos.
137	Panther Portrait: Maucker Union Live Northern Iowan 116:1, p.8	08/29/2019	UNI Now was held on Thursday, August 22, 2019. This was an event to welcome new and the few returning students to campus. There was painting, games, music, and performances put on by UNI clubs; photos.
138	ISA presents Spring Diversity Showcase Northern Iowan 115:25, p.1	04/25/2019	The International Student Association (ISA) hosted the annual Spring Diversity Showcase in Maucker Union on April 22; photos.
139	Take Back the Night honors victims Northern Iowan 115:51, p.2	04/22/2019	Take Back the Night was held at Maucker Union on April 18, sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program and the Northern Iowa Feminists. The rally honors the survivors of sexual violence; photo.
140	Panther Portrait: Cabapalooza Northern Iowan 115:51, p.5	04/22/2019	The Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted CABapalooza in Maucker Union on April 18, the annual end of the year celebratory event; photos.
141	Immigrants become citizens in Maucker Northern Iowan 115:51, p.1	04/22/2019	UNI hosted a U.S. citizenship naturalization ceremony on April 17 in the Maucker Union Ballroom. 120 people became citizens and over 600 people attended. The ceremony was organized by professor Mark Grey. It was the eight ceremony hosted by the university; photo.
142	Daniel Franzese doesn't even go here Northern Iowan 115:49, p.4	04/15/2019	The Campus Activities Board sponsored comedian Damian Leigh's comedy tour "Yass You're Amazing" in Maucker Union on April 10. Leigh is known for appearing in the film Mean Girls; photos.
143	Panther Portrait: Drag Ball Northern Iowan 115:47, p.5	04/08/2019	UNI Proud hosted the annual Drag Ball as part of Pride Week on April 5 in Maucker Union. Proceeds from the event went to Iowa's Pride Camp; photos.
144	Panther Portrait: UNI-WADE Northern Iowan 115:46, p.5	04/04/2019	The UNI West African Drum Ensemble (UNI-WADE) performed during Maucker Union Live on April 3; photos.
145	UNI Proud and GSS present Pride Week 2019 Northern Iowan 115:45, p.2	04/01/2019	UNI Proud and Gender and Sexuality Services (GSS) will host events throughout Pride Week, April 1-5. Events will include a kickoff, Art Gay-la, Queer Monologues, LGBT Q&A event, movie screening of Boy Erased, and the Drag Ball; photos.
146	Panel discusses race in the classroom Northern Iowan 115:45, p.4	04/01/2019	Classroom Conversations on Race: A Panel Discussion was held on March 28 in Maucker Union. Panelists included professors Carissa Froyum, Anna Kogl, Abbylynn Helgevold, and Gaetane Jean-Marie; photo.
147	UNI welcomes Statewide PTSD conference Northern Iowan 115:43, p.5	03/14/2019	The third annual Statewide PTSD Conference will be held on March 27 in Maucker Union, sponsored by the UNI Veterans Association (UNIVA). Professor of social work Matthew Vasquez will be the keynote speaker; photos.
148	Special election brings early voting Northern Iowan 115:42, p.1	03/11/2019	Early voting for the Iowa Senate District 30 special election will be on campus as the election date falls during Spring Break; photos.
149	Panther Portrait: Groovy News Northern Iowan 115:39, p.5	02/28/2019	The band Groovy News - professor Vince Gotera and his daughter Amelia Gotera - accompanied by professor Jim O'Loughlin played in Maucker Union on February 27; photo.
150	Crossing the border with HSAB Northern Iowan 115:39, p.4	02/28/2019	Professor Jennifer Cooley and the Honors Student Advisory Board created a simulation of the USA/Mexico border crossing experience which was run in Maucker Union on February 25; photo.