Minorities

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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	New language in U. S. Northern Iowan 93:40, p.8	02/28/1997	Panel discussion was held last Thursday to address issue of Ebonics in education.
102	University of Northern Iowa hosting a multicultural campus visit for minority students at Cedar Falls and Northern University High Schools Wednesday Public Relations News Release 1996:275, p.1	02/18/1997	Admissions will host a multicultural campus visit for students in Cedar Falls high schools.
103	Teaching minority students about the opera Public Relations News Release 1996:158, p.1	11/18/1996	Minority students from Iowa high schools participated in a master class taught by Metropolitan Opera star George Shirley.
104	General Mills scholarships awarded to five minority students at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:159, p.1	11/14/1996	Five Cedar Rapids area minority students received scholarships in the amount of $1000.
105	Metropolitan Opera star to conduct master class as part of Minority High School Visitation Day at University of Northern Iowa School of Music Public Relations News Release 1996:157, p.1	11/12/1996	George Shirley will be conducting the masterclass November 14; brief biographical profile.
106	Super Saturday Preview Day March 30 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1995:283, p.1	03/29/1996	Minority students and their families will have the opportunity to see first hand what UNI has to offer them.
107	Black History Month activities Campus News Network 6:11, p.8	02/12/1996	Black History Month activity schedule.
108	Faculty in review: the Regents report Campus News Network 6:10, p.2	01/29/1996	Faculty members are greatly involved with undergraduate education, says results of study of undergraduate teaching at Regents' institutions.
109	UNI enrollment projected to peak in 2002 Campus News Network 6:9, p.4	01/16/1996	UNI enrollment is projected to peak at 13, 715 in year 2005; other Regents news includes granting of faculty leaves, report says 51% of UNI employees are women and 11% minorities; and approval of demolishing two houses for parking lots.
110	Giving ninth graders leadership roles Public Relations News Release 1994:543, p.1	07/03/1995	Minority students interested in teaching will spend a week at UNI to see what might be ahead.
111	Hiring minorities Public Relations News Release 1994:504, p.1	06/12/1995	Minorities have a good chance to enter the job force.
112	Tenure opportunities have improved at UNI Northern Edition 3:1, p.3	01/18/1995	Numbers of women and minorities on tenure track increase.
113	Standardized tests hurt; poor and minority students affected Northern Iowan 91:23, p.5	11/11/1994	Believes standardized tests are unfair.
114	UNI student panelists evaluate diversity, interracial relations Northern Iowan 91:8, p.15	09/20/1994	Four speakers address audience on minority issues.
115	UNI's ESP fosters ethnic diversity Northern Edition 2:7, p.3	03/02/1994	Ethnic Student Promoters assist Admissions Office.
116	Provost defends diversity policy Northern Iowan 90:31, p.1	01/25/1994	Controversy over Provost's requirement for a minority person to be included in interview pools.
117	Minority grads represent success Northern Iowa Today 77:2, p.20	01/01/1994	Recent grads are broad-based group.
118	UNI graduation on top of peer list Campus News Network 4:8, p.1	12/06/1993	UNI tops list of eleven similar institutions with number of students graduating within six years of entering school; African American graduation rate is third; UNI is only Regent school to graduate majority of students in four years.
119	Cultures can live together Northern Iowan 90:20, p.6	11/05/1993	Explains why minorities want to be part of groups and still retain their identities.
120	Story lacked research, reader provides insight Northern Iowan 88:63, p.2	07/24/1992	Believes writer should have done more work on her story on minorities in graduate education.
121	UNI Graduate College makes recruiting coup in New Orleans Northern Iowan 88:62, p.3	07/17/1992	Dean Somervil talks about students recruited to UNI.
122	MIT program makes difference with majority too Northern Iowan 88:58, p.1	06/12/1992	Close look at Minorities in Teaching program; photo.
123	Career exploration day provides opportunities Northern Iowan 88:48, p.1	03/31/1992	Conference offers special opportunities to minority students; photo.
124	Recruiting and retaining minority students is topic of videoconference set for March 4 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:430, p.1	02/24/1992	What has worked, what hasn't, and why during the past twenty-five years of minority student and faculty recruitment will be covered by a videoconference at UNI.
125	Native Dubuquers speak out against those on Phil Donahue show Northern Iowan 88:23, p.2	11/19/1991	Believes that recent statements regarding minorities do not reflect all citizens.
126	NSF funds science and mathematics career exploration program Northern Iowa Today 75:1, p.24	07/01/1991	Gramts UNI $75,000 for women and minorities in science and math.
127	Exchange professors offer fresh viewpoints Northern Iowan 87:59, p.1	06/21/1991	Five professors will teach under Minority Summer Teaching Program.
128	Are minority juveniles treated differently after they're arrested? Public Relations News Release 1990:485, p.1	04/15/1991	Professor Michael Leiber is examining the treatment of minority juveniles after they are arrested.
129	Conference on "Issues Facing People of Color in Education" scheduled for April 4-6 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:452, p.1	03/28/1991	Educators, administrators, and policy makers will gather at UNI to discuss critical issues facing minorities in Iowa education. Keynote speakers include Asa G. Hilliard III and Barbara Holmes. Participants are listed.
130	Videoconference on need for minority teachers scheduled for April 10 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:436, p.1	03/25/1991	Conference at UNI will deal with the question; Who's Missing from the Classroom?; The Need for Minority Teachers. Presenters will include; John Goodlad, Gwendolyn Baker, William Smith, and Felipe Veloz.
131	Profile: Juanita Wright Campus News Network 1:13, p.3	03/11/1991	Profile of coordinator of minority recruitment.
132	FADS receives $24,000 for minority scholarships Northern Iowa Today 19:1, p.7	03/01/1991	CBA Financial Assistance to Deserving Scholars receives money from State Farm.
133	Minority employment at UNI Campus News Network 1:11, p.1	02/11/1991	Breakdown by category of employment of minorities working at UNI.
134	Student Government announces support for UNI troops; resolution passes unanimously Northern Iowan 87:32, p.5	01/25/1991	Resolution gives support to troops in war. Other business included 24 hour computer area, Union recycling program, and increasing minority recruitment.
135	FADS program assisted by award Campus News Network 1:5, p.2	10/29/1990	State Farm grants $24,000 for business scholarship to minority students.
136	Hispanic buffet planned for Sunday by ethnic minority student association at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:145, p.1	10/24/1990	Hispanic buffet offered for first time at UNI.
137	State Farm Companies Foundation awards $24,000 to University of Northern Iowa for business scholarships for minorities. Public Relations News Release 1990:117, p.1	10/11/1990	Minority students enrolled in the College of Business Administration are eligible for State Farm Companies Foundation donation. Dave Polzin presented the award.
138	Program of diversity planned for UNI Northern Iowan 87:3, p.4	09/11/1990	"A Celebration of Diversity" is a six-day celebration to make students aware of minority cultures. Activities include live bands, comedian, discussion group, and lecture.
139	EMSA's goal: bridge the gap between cultures; minority students encouraged to join the organization Northern Iowan 87:2, p.13	09/07/1990	New president of the Ethnic Minorities Student Association hopes to increase minority membership; photo.
140	UNI strives to increase minority teaching pool Northern Iowa Today 18:2, p.2	09/01/1990	Thirty-nine students take part in summer enrichment program; photo.
141	Visiting minority faculty enlighten students Northern Iowa Today 18:2, p.6	09/01/1990	Faculty from Southern University and Dillard University teach summer classes at UNI.
142	Minority entrepreneurs get help through Northern Iowa program Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.26	07/01/1990	Small Business Development Center offers advice and training.
143	57 minority students to attend week-long summer enrichment program at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:666, p.1	05/21/1990	List of student in the Summer Enrichment Program. Students attending will particpate in a variety of career exploration experiences in the field of teaching.
144	Minorities in Teaching Program Public Relations News Release 1989:528, p.1	04/04/1990	The Minorities in Teaching Program is a partnership with Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Waterloo that identifies young minority students who show potential for careers in education. Professor Richard Strub coordinates the program.
145	Pioneering University of Northern Iowa program recruits minority students into teaching Public Relations News Release 1989:497, p.1	03/28/1990	Professor Richard Strub coordinates the Minorities in Education program, which seeks to recruit minority students from sixth through twelfth grade into the field of education. Students who complete the program will be given priority in IMAGES grants.
146	Minority entrepreneurs get help through University of Northern Iowa program Public Relations News Release 1989:484, p.1	03/26/1990	The Small Business Development Center's David Wheelock directs a fifteen-week course for minority business owners through the Minority Ventures Program.
147	Curris addresses students in open forum Northern Iowan 86:46, p.1	03/16/1990	President Curris responds to questions about minority affairs, use of tuition and fees, and the visa situation of an English faculty member.
148	Increasing the number of minority students on campus. Public Relations News Release 1989:372, p.1	02/05/1990	One expert who works with colleges to improve the atmosphere for minority students recently spoke on campus, says educators and students, as well as entire communities, need to become actively involved in making minority students feel at home on campus.
149	The Nineties; higher education in the Education Decade Northern Iowa Today 73:2, p.3	01/01/1990	President Curris and other top administrators plan for UNI's future.
150	Regents to assess Minority Ed. Center Public Relations News Release 85:60, p.1	06/30/1989	Center for Minorities in Education approved by Faculty Senate; will go to Regents.
151	Minority faculty members teaching classes at UNI Northern Iowan 85:58, p.3	06/16/1989	Five minority faculty members are on guest appointments this summer.
152	All the way from New Orleans Search brings minority teachers Northern Iowan 85:57, p.9	05/05/1989	Several minority professors from two New Orleans universities will teach at UNI.
153	Radio/TV Tips. Public Relations News Release 1988:441, p.1	04/20/1989	To address the issue of not enough minorities in teaching, UNI has developed a new and innovative program called Minorities in Teaching. The program calls for long term, early intervention, nurturing and socialization, rich intellectual experiences.
154	U.S. west foundation announces $170,400 gift to University of Northern Iowa foundations for minorities in teaching program. Public Relations News Release 1988:396, p.1	04/07/1989	Minorities in Teaching program is a long term plan which had been developed in response to current and future demographic trends. Currently only one percent of teacher's in Iowa are from a minority group, compared to over five times that many students.
155	FADS program offers aid to needy business students Northern Iowan 85:45, p.5	03/14/1989	Crissie Frye talks about the program.
156	Concerted outreach efforts at University of Northern Iowa bring successes. Public Relations News Release 1988:345, p.1	03/10/1989	A new program has been making inroads into providing diverse employee background, with increased efforts to increase its pool of qualified minority applicants for open positions.
157	Minority outreach efforts bring successes for Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:345, p.1	03/10/1989	The Personnel Office held a "thank you" luncheon recently, not only to thank for work done but to "brainstorm" on retention of the new employees who have joined the University's operations.
158	Who's teaching our kids? Fewer minority teachers. Public Relations News Release 1988:314, p.1	02/27/1989	Richard Strub says a new minorities in teaching program at UNI is working to train and employ minority teachers in Iowa. This innovative approach to "grow your own" teachers is one of only a few such programs in existence.
159	Minorities in education program at Northern Iowa hosts over 100 students, parents and teachers from Davenport Community Schools. Public Relations News Release 1988:159, p.1	11/11/1988	"Minorities in Teaching" is a new program designed to identify minority students interested in teaching, nurture their interest, help them with appropriate high school course selection and financial aid for college expenses.
160	Program tries to up minority enrollment Northern Iowan 85:11, p.4	10/04/1988	Financial Aid to Deserving Scholars (FADS) attempts to boost minority enrollment in School of Business.
161	An everyday approach to equality Nonpareil 72:2, p.32	03/01/1988	Alumna offers viewpoint on dealing with challenges to equality; photo.
162	The faces of races in education Nonpareil 72:2, p.6	03/01/1988	Historical perspective of minorities at UNI as seen by Walter Cunningham, Trina Creighton, and Jesus Vazquez; photo.
163	Regents goal to increase minorities Northern Iowan 84:41, p.4	02/26/1988	Regents aim for 8.5% minority enrollment; a survey at UNI minority recruitment efforts.
164	Sunday ceremony to celebrate programs that guide disadvantaged to college success Public Relations News Release 1987:278, p.1	02/24/1988	A rally for disadvantaged and minority students is held in the State Capitol in tribute to the Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Special Services programs. Governor Terry Branstad and Waterloo Mayor Bernie McKinley commend the projects' efforts.
165	University of Northern Iowa presents minority recruitment plan to Regents Public Relations News Release 1987:268, p.1	02/17/1988	The Board of Regents reveals their plans to increase minority enrollment to over eight percent in state universities. Strategies include the creation of equal opportunity programs, scholarships, and outreach to emeritus faculty and minority alumni.
166	Minority role models needed in classrooms to encourage education careers, Northern Iowa's Curris tells legislative panel Public Relations News Release 1987:250, p.1	02/04/1988	President Constantine Curris speaks before the Joint Subcommittee on Educational Appropriations on the need for minority educators in Iowa schools. James Martin supports the Board of Regents' plan to increase minority recruitment in education.
167	The Human Element Northern Iowan 84:32, p.2	01/26/1988	A look at problems and opportunities for minorities.
168	UNI targeting minority seventh graders in the state as future teachers Public Relations News Release 1987:237, p.1	01/26/1988	Professor Thomas Switzer discusses the College of Education's plan to bring minority role models to classrooms by setting minority students on a path toward careers in teaching.
169	Chairman of regents' committee: 'Not relaxing standards for minorities' Public Relations News Release 1987:227, p.1	01/21/1988	The Board of Regents' Robert Leahy announces that exceptions must be made to meet state minority enrollment requirements.
170	UNI targeting minority seventh graders in the state as future teachers Public Relations News Release 1987:237, p.1	01/21/1988	Professor Thomas Switzer explains the university's plan to guide minority students into careers in education to put minority role models into classrooms.
171	'Way Up V' to offer 'Connections for the Future' Nov. 5-6 in Cedar Rapids Public Relations News Release 1987:90, p.1	10/20/1987	Professors Patricia Geadelmann, Constantine Curris, and Casey Mahon participate in the "Connections for the Future" women's conference. The conference includes workshops on hiring minorities, advisory boards, social issues, and marketing strategies.
172	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:73, p.1	10/07/1987	Robert Talbott speaks on Christopher Columbus' role in North American slavery. Wayne Anderson estimates the chance of earthquakes occurring in Iowa. Forrest Dolgener reviews cholesterol guidelines. Charles Means announces the rise of minority test scores.
173	Minority recruitment now top priority Northern Iowan 84:10, p.4	09/29/1987	Charles Means talks about minority recruiting; Regents goal is 8.5% minority enrollment.
174	Wright takes over in minority recruitment Northern Iowan 84:6, p.1	09/15/1987	Juanita Wright is coordinator of minority recruitment; photo.
175	Curris speaks of low minority enrollment at faculty address Northern Iowan 84:4, p.1	09/04/1987	Believes it is a "civic responsibility" to increase minority student enrollment.
176	University of Northern Iowa commitment to minority student recruitment enhanced with changes in admissions office Public Relations News Release 1987:22, p.1	09/02/1987	The position of coordinator of minority recruitment in the Office of Admissions is given to Juanita Wright. Wright is responsible for working in conjunction with the Financial Aids office to represent minority students.
177	Push begins for more minorities Nonpareil 71:4, p.19	09/01/1987	Minority recruiter position established; Juanita Wright fills position.
178	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:447, p.1	08/05/1987	Regents introduce a fifty minority scholarships to increase minority enrollment. Robert Seager criticizes the effectiveness of the I. Q. test. John Somervill examines freeway violence in California. Ivan Eland explains low fatality rate of moped drivers.
179	UNI to recruit minority students Northern Iowan 83:46, p.3	03/24/1987	Charles Means says the UNI will increase efforts to recruit minority students.
180	Programs, classes can help in eliminating racial tension Northern Iowan 83:43, p.1	03/06/1987	Administrators talk about ways to involve students in activities and programs.
181	Minority students express varied views on UNI racism Northern Iowan 83:42, p.4	03/03/1987	African-Americans and international students give their impressions.
182	Minority faculty needed to attract more minority students, Means says Northern Iowan 83:41, p.8	02/27/1987	Charles Means outlines his contentions in report on EOP.
183	UNI program to help women, minorities advance in higher ed adminstration among 60 selected for national training workshop Public Relations News Release 1987:218, p.1	02/13/1987	Professors Donna Thompson and Susann Doody, of the Department of Education, hosted a workshop which identified barriers that women and minorities face in higher education. The two-day workshop was funded by a grant from the Women's Educational Equity Act.
184	UNI to offer free minority clerical training program Public Relations News Release 1986:147, p.1	12/23/1986	A minority training program is offered. Participants are required to have a typing speed of forty words per minute, clerical service experience, and completion of a pre-test. Applications were due to the Center for Urban Education.
185	UNI to offer Minority Clerical Training Program this spring Public Relations News Release 1986:146, p.1	12/23/1986	The Minority Clerical Training Program announces its accepting of new members. Inductees are required to have a typing speed of forty words per minute, clerical service experience, and satisfactory completion of a pre-test. Classes were held in Price Lab.
186	Minority enrollment drops despite overall increases Northern Iowan 83:21, p.3	11/07/1986	A look at minority enrollment at UNI over the last few years.
187	Information on Minority Clerical Training Program pre-test available in December Public Relations News Release 1987:93, p.1	11/05/1986	The Minority Clerical Training Program's purpose is to increase the amount of minority employees in the university's workforce. The pre-test for admittence to the program consists of written tests, as well as timed typing exams.
188	UNI has trouble meeting minority hiring goals Northern Iowan 82:42, p.5	03/11/1986	Marilyn Monteiro offers views on affirmative action goals.
189	Center softens culture shock for minorities Northern Iowan 82:28, p.14	01/21/1986	Jay T. Hairston speaks at length about how the EMCEC helps minority students.
190	UNI to offer free minority clerical training Public Relations News Release 1986:193, p.1	01/07/1986	The program is designed to increase the numbers of qualified Blacks, Hispanics, Asians and Native Americans in its clerical workforce.
191	UNI to offer minority clerical training class; registration deadline Tues. Jan. 14 Public Relations News Release 1986:192, p.1	01/06/1986	The Minority Training Program is designed to increase the numbers of qualified minority employees in the clerical workforce.
192	Haskell award available for minority art majors Northern Iowan 80:25, p.19	12/02/1983
193	Minority employment rises in universities Northern Iowan 78:27, p.1	01/19/1982	Seven per cent of Merit System staff are minorities.
194	Blacks want to survive Northern Iowan 78:12, p.1	10/09/1981	The second annual Minority Leadership Conference was held Saturday at UNI.
195	Black students express concern Northern Iowan 78:10, p.2	10/02/1981	Students explain why more funding is needed for the Ethnic Minority Cultural House.
196	CIC offers minority fellowships Northern Iowan 78:10, p.5	10/02/1981	The Committee on Institutional Cooperation has established a fellowship program to benefit minorities.
197	Minority fellowships will be awarded Northern Iowan 78:10, p.4	10/02/1981	The National Research Council will award postdoctoral fellowships to minority students.
198	Minority leadership conference Northern Iowan 78:10, p.5	10/02/1981	Conference co-sponsored by NAACP.
199	Biomed science project puts student volunteers in hospitals UNI Century 9:4, p.7	10/01/1981	UNI program attempts to attract women and minorities into biomedical careers.
200	Minority leadership conference to be held Saturday (Oct. 3) at UNI Public Relations News Release 1981:70, p.1	09/29/1981	The UNI chapter of the NAACP and Professor Parker are sponsoring the conference; the conference theme is "Survival in College: Academic, Financial, Political and Social;" minority college students and junior and senior high schoolers may attend.