Military Service

Displaying 1 - 50 of 617 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 UNI ROTC celebrates future Army officers with contracting ceremony
Northern Iowan 119:25, p.1
A ceremony was held in Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center by UNI Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) to honor four students who contracted to eight years of military service after they graduate; photo.
2 ROTC fall training
Northern Iowan 112:11, p.1

The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) of UNI and University of Dubuque held their fall semester training at Camp Ingawanis in Waverly from September 25-27; photos.

3 Students of UNI
Northern Iowan 111:48, p.4
A student tells his story; photo.
4 Veterans find success in UNI's business school
Public Relations News Release 2014:219, p.1
UNI College of Business Administration has been selected for the Military Times Best for Vets: Business Schools 2015 rankings. UNIBusiness ranked number 61 among the organization's top 75 business schools for America's veterans.
5 University of Northern Iowa to host ROTC cadet swearing in ceremony
Public Relations News Release 2014:199, p.1
UNI Army Reserve Officers' Training (ROTC) will hold a swearing-in ceremony for two cadets during the March 13 Waterloo Blackhawks hockey game.
6 UNI named to Military Times 'Best for Vets: Colleges 2015' rankings
Public Relations News Release 2014:122, p.1
The Military Times "Best for Vets: Colleges 2015" rankings recognizes and rewards schools for their commitment to providing opportunities to America's veterans. UNI is the highest ranked institution on the list located in Iowa.
7 UNI recognized as military-friendly
Northern Iowan 111:12, p.2
UNI has been selected as a military-friendly university by G.I. Jobs magazine for the fifth year.
8 ROTC's "War Games"
Northern Iowan 111:9, p.1
Cadets of all ranks traveled to Camp Ingawanis to partake in leadership training exercises vital to military duty; photo.
9 Branstad hopes to draw incoming veterans to Iowa
Northern Iowan 110:32, p.1
Governor Terry Branstad hopes to bring more veterans into the state of Iowa through Home Base Iowa Initiative. This includes offering veterans and their families in-state tuition and having military pensions exempt from state income tax.
10 Bridging two worlds
Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.20
Julia Heuer talks about her work as the veterans service coordinator; photo.
11 Military banners raise debate at NISG senate
Northern Iowan 110:8, p.1
The Northern Iowa Student Government voted to grant funding for seven banners for the UNI Veterans Association. The vote was seven in favor and six against for all of the banners; photo.
12 UNI to host annual military and veteran conference
Public Relations News Release 2013:11, p.1
UNI will host this year's Military and Veteran State Conference. This year's conference is entitled, "Uncamouflaging Campus Diversity: Creating Transparency Through Cultural Competence". Meredith Kleykamp will be the keynote speaker.
13 Students, staff celebrate opening of military center
Northern Iowan 109:37, p.1
Students gathered at the Military and Veteran Student Services office in Bartlett Hall for an open house. The office offers many different resources to veterans and students currently serving; photo.
14 Heuer assumes duties as first UNI military student coordinator
Northern Iowan 109:30, p.1
Julia Heuer is the first military and veteran student service coordinator at UNI. The position was created to enhance the university's ability to serve the military student body. The goal of the job is to assist military graduates to find employment.
15 UNI selected as military friendly by Military Advanced Education magazine
Public Relations News Release 2012:169, p.1
UNI was selected as a Military-Friendly University in Military Advanced Education's 2013 Guide to Military Friendly Colleges and Universities.
16 Students, staff show support for veterans with ribbon tying event
Northern Iowan 109:23, p.6
UNI students and staff attend a ribbon-tying event to show support for our veterans. Ribbons tied around trees and U. S. flags placed in front of the Campanile.
17 McDowell pursues master's of social work, serves as officer in U. S. Air Force Reserves
Northern Iowan 109:18, p.1
Sara McDowell talks about her experience as a military officer and a graduate student; photo.
18 Guardsman initiates grievance process against UNI professor over missed exam
Northern Iowan 109:18, p.1
James Roethler filed a grievance against Professor Cathy DeSoto; alleges that Professor DeSoto said that he could not make up exam that he would miss during his absence for military duty.
19 UNI selected as GI friendly campus for third year
Public Relations News Release 2012:66, p.1
UNI selected by G. I. Jobs Magazine as a military friendly school. Ranked in the top fifteen percent of schools doing the most to incorporate veterans as students.
20 Sir, yes, sir
Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.12
A look at the work of the US Army Reserve Officer Training Corps on campus; began in 1986; Lieutenant Colonel Roadcap is now in command; ranked second of 76 schools in its brigade; photo.
21 Military families and autism
Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.4
Professor Berghammer is developing programs to assist military families who have children on the autism spectrum; photo.
22 Modern veterans face multiple issues at UNI
Northern Iowan 108:22, p.1
The transition from the armed services to civilian life is difficult. Add in coming back to a college environment and things become complicated. The military is a subculture in some respects.
23 UNI ROTC receives highest-ever ranking
Public Relations News Release 2010:140, p.1
UNI was selected by G. I. Jobs Magazine as a Military Friendly School for 2010, an honor placing the university in the top 15 percent of schools nationwide doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students.
24 UNI reacts to Fort Hood shooting
Northern Iowan 106:22, p.1
Students, professors, and members of the Iowa National Guard express sadness at the senseless killing at Fort Hood; question killer's allegiance to the United States; photo.
25 Packages for the troops
Northern Iowan 105:40, p.1
Class project teaches the value of working with business to raise funds for the Treats for Troops campaign; photo.
26 Another "Shepherd" flocks from Iraq
Northern Iowan 104:5, p.9
UNI student follows family tradition by serving in the military. Brandon Shepherd has served two tours of duty in Iraq; photo.
27 New flag etiquette
Northern Iowan 103:45, p.1
Governor Culver ordered flags lowered in honor of Travis Vaughn, an Iowan killed in Iraq. The Governor plans to continue this tradition; photo.
28 Actions speak louder than words
Northern Iowan 103:33, p.8
References to Marines being less than human in the January 26 article by Nick Roos challenged.
29 ONE noble gesture supporting the troops
Northern Iowan 103:15, p.1
Operation Noble E-mail is a volunteer organization collecting donated computers to give to families of soldiers serving overseas, who cannot afford computers; photo.
30 War support waning==who cares?
Northern Iowan 102:48, p.8
Believes that those in military service are just doing a job and deserve no more respect than others who are doing other jobs.
31 Group protests organization known as School of the Americas
Northern Iowan 102:24, p.12
Group is known as the School of the Americas Watch.
32 Veterans need our help
Northern Iowan 102:23, p.7
Hopes the government will not reduce support for US veterans.
33 Local recruiter appreciates patriotism
Northern Iowa Today 101:49, p.6
Staff Sergeant Crow expresses his appreciation for an column by Bryce Paulson.
34 UNI staff sends phone cards overseas
Northern Iowan 101:29, p.2
Members of the UNI Association of Educational Office Professionals have sent sixteen phone cards to UNI ROTC alumni serving overseas.
35 UNI staff to provide phone cards for Army personnel serving overseas
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
The UNI-AEOP will provide phone cards to sixteen alumni serving overseas.
36 The legacy of purple; uncommon commitment X 2
Northern Iowa Today 89:1, p.4
Profiles of Kathy Kirschbaum Harrington and Chris Kirschbaum Fox, who are both lieutenant colonels in the US Army; photo.
37 From Iraq to UNI; the duty of soldier, student
Northern Iowan 101:19, p.7
A UNI student back from serving in Iraq recounts his experiences; photo.
38 Soldiers make sacrifices at home, school
Northern Iowan 101:19, p.1
How the lives of soldiers change when they are called to active duty.
39 Untitled
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.6
Gives praise and respect to soldiers who died fighting in Afghanistan.
40 UNI professors available to discuss recent military developments
Public Relations News Release 2001:109, p.1
Two UNI professors are willing to discuss the first deployment order for the U.S. Air Force that was signed on Sept. 19.
41 Memorial to UNI Medal of Honor Winner to be completed within weeks
Public Relations News Release 2000:13, p.1
The construction of the Robert J. Hibbs Memorial is currently underway.
42 Professor's letter ignites firestorm
Northern Iowan 96:16, p.1
Examines the controversy surrounding Professor van Wormer's letter to U. S. News and World Report protesting the presence of ROTC on college campuses; photo.
43 UNI faculty debates ROTC
Northern Iowan 96:16, p.1
September 27 Faculty Senate meeting included a debate over the presence of ROTC on campus; debate continues following Professor van Wormer's letter against ROTC in 10/4/99 issue of U. S. News and World Report; profile of Professor van Wormer.
44 U.S. News and World Report, Oct. 4, 1999
Northern Iowan 96:16, p.1
Reprint of letter by Professor van Wormer to U. S. News and World Report protesting the presence of ROTC on college campuses.
45 Van Wormer ignores sacrifices of ROTC
Northern Iowan 96:15, p.9
Letter disagrees with Katherine Van Wormer's letter in 10/4/99 issue of U.S. News and World Report; argues that ROTC and military insure continued existence of academic and personal freedoms.
46 Selling more than camouflage
Public Relations News Release 1999:75, p.1
Discussion with ROTC leaders about what is being done to encourage more young people to join the military.
47 Midwest shows lack of respect for veterans
Northern Iowan 94:25, p.6
Believes Veterans Day should be more widely celebrated.
48 Has there always been a "G. I. Jane?"
Northern Iowan 94:4, p.4
Linda Kerber and May Brodbeck lecture on American women's invlovement in military service.
49 Army said 'Don't ask, Don't tell'
Northern Iowan 93:41, p.13
Miriam Ben-Shalom will speak Thursday about homosexuals in the military.
50 Another compromise is needed
Northern Iowan 90:16, p.6
Believes that there is conflict in policies relating to homosexuals in military service; believes both sides must recognize real world needs.