National Program for Playground Safety

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1	A welcome from the Dean of the College of Education Northern Iowan 110:55, p.	05/01/2014	Dean Dwight Watson welcomes new students to the university and the College of Education.
2	National Playground Safety Week keeps kids safe Public Relations News Release 2013:261, p.1	04/21/2014	The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS), will celebrate National Playground Safety Week Playground
3	UNI promotes S.A.F.E. Factors for National Playground Safety Week Public Relations News Release 2012:283, p.1	04/22/2013	The National Program for Playground Safety will be celebrating National Playground Safety Week. National Playground Safety Week is a week promoting safety of all children on the playground.
4	UNI recognizes National Playground Safety Week Public Relations News Release 2011:286, p.1	04/17/2012	The National Program for Playground Safety which was created at UNI will help recognize National Playground Safety Week.
5	UNI recognizes National Playground Safety Week Public Relations News Release 2010:334, p.1	04/21/2011	UNI promotes playground safetyness through the National Program for Playground Safety and National Playground Safety Week.
6	UNI faculty, staff receive 2009 Regents Excellence Awards Public Relations News Release 2009:125, p.1	10/20/2009	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.
7	UNI will dedicate new addition to the Human Performance Center, Oct. 3 Public Relations News Release 2009:82, p.1	09/28/2009	The Richard O. Jacobson Human Performance Complex will be dedicated on Saturday. Named for Des Moines businessman and philanthropist Dick Jacobson, the latest additions to the complex include a 9,136-square-foot training center, locker rooms and more.
8	National Playground Safety Week April 20 - 24 Public Relations News Release 2008:491, p.1	04/22/2009	Encouraging people to do a better job of playground planning is the focus for the NPPS. To assist in that effort, there is a new book out, "Building Playgrounds: A Guide to the Planning Process."
9	UNI will dedicate Human Performance Center Sunday, May 4 Public Relations News Release 2007:645, p.1	04/29/2008	UNI's new Human Performance Center will be dedicated in a ceremony on Sunday, May 4.
10	National Playground Safety Week April 21-25 Public Relations News Release 2007:625, p.1	04/22/2008	In celebration of National Playground Safety Week that runs through Friday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the online availability of the "Handbook for Public Playground Safety."
11	Celebrating a gift Northern Iowan 104:10, p.4	09/28/2007	Richard Jacobson donates $3 million towards completion of a multipurpose facility for academic and sports relation programs; photo.
12	Human Performance Center named Northern Iowan 104:9, p.17	09/25/2007	Richard O. Jacobson gives $3 million to the Human Performance Center project; university must match gift with $2 million; center will be called the Jacobson Human Performance Complex.
13	Jacobson gives $3 million naming gift to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:165, p.1	09/18/2007	Biographical profile of Richard Jacobson.
14	National Playground Safety School at UNI through Friday noon Public Relations News Release 2007:79, p.1	07/30/2007	The National Playground Safety School, offered by the National Program for Playground Safety, will be held July 31 through August 3.
15	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/23/2007	The National Program for Playground Safety will be celebrating National Playground Safety Week April 23-27.
16	National Playground Safety Week promoted by UNI's National Program for Playground Safety Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/20/2007	National Playground Safety Week takes place April 23-27.
17	UNI breaks ground on new Human Performance Center; Center's programs focus on community partnerships, outreach Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	07/21/2006	Building will be near the Wellness Recreation Center and will benefit the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services.
18	Money Matter$: House approves funds Northern Iowan 102:52, p.3	04/18/2006	Iowa House approved $40 million for improvements at state universities.
19	Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.24	01/01/2006	Jack Nicklaus presents $100,000 to Playground Safety Program; photo.
20	Playground safety gets boost at Stryker Challenge Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.	12/19/2005	UNI's National Program for Playground Safety receives $100,000 from charity golf tournament on Jack Nicklaus's home course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
21	National Playground Safety Week a time to focus on children's outdoor play environments Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/25/2005	"Play S. A. F. E. Promise" campaign encourages children to play safe on playgrounds.
22	HPC receives major $500,000 grant Northern Iowan 100:55, p.5	04/30/2004	R. J. McElroy Trust pledges $500,000 toward construction of Human Performance Center.
23	Program pushes playground safety Northern Iowan 99:19, p.3	11/05/2002	National Program for Playground Safety claims that education majors need to know about playground safety, since many of them will end up on recess duty.
24	National Program for Playground Safety, based at UNI, refunded Public Relations News Release 2002:145, p.1	10/24/2002	For the eighth consecutive year, the National Program for Playground Safety will received a three-year federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
25	UNI professor urges public to keep playgrounds safe this Halloween Public Relations News Release 2002:148, p.1	10/24/2002	Donna Thompson claims that parents should check a playground thoroughly for safety hazards before allowing children to play.
26	"Early Show" on CBS Saturday, April 20, to feature UNI professor and playground safety Public Relations News Release 2001:455, p.1	04/18/2002	Donna Thompson, director of the National Program for Playground Safety, will appear on the CBS "Early Show" to discuss playground safety and a program called "Kid Checkers."
27	Playground safety school continues at UNI Public Relations News Release 2001:34, p.1	08/03/2001	The National Program for Playground Safety is conducting Safety Schools to inform individuals on playground safety.
28	Forethought cam prevent playground injuries Public Relations News Release 2001:42, p.1	08/01/2001	Four major areas are identified for risk control on playgrounds.
29	UNI in the news Campus News Network 11:20, p.2	05/15/2001	Faculty and programs of UNI are featured in various newspapers.
30	National Playground Safety Week Public Relations News Release 2000:371, p.1	04/23/2001	Donna Thompson will share tips for keeping children safe when they are outside playing.
31	U.S. Playground Summit to be held in West Des Moines Northern Iowan 97:53, p.2	04/20/2001	National Program for Playground Safety sponsors National Playground Safety Week.
32	National Playground Safety Week, April 23-27; U. S. Playground Summit April 23 in West Des Moines Public Relations News Release 2000:370, p.1	04/18/2001	Christine Branche, Deborah Tinsworth, Lester Chuck, Debbie Sampson, ViJay Ramnarian, and Sharon Mays are presenters at this year's U. S. Playground Summit.
33	Safety tips for the new year: outdoor fun.mom.com: "mothering channel" Campus News Network 11:11, p.4	12/19/2000	The National Program for Playground Safety maintains a Web site on the latest information on playground safety and injury prevention.
34	National Program for Playground Safety develops guidelines for playground equipment Public Relations News Release 2000:86, p.1	09/25/2000	With UNI as the headquarters, the National Program for Playground Safety hosted a conference discussing appropriate safety precautions on playground equipment.
35	UNI conference takes aim at playground safety standards Public Relations News Release 2000:77, p.1	09/14/2000	There will be a conference held on the importance of children's playground safety and how to improve it. It is being held at UNI, the headquarters for the National Program for Playground Safety.
36	Playground Safety is center stage at specialized Safety School Public Relations News Release 2000:58, p.1	09/01/2000	Study concluded that the safety levels of children's playgrounds receive a "C".
37	Teaching the basics of playground safety Public Relations News Release 2000:20, p.1	07/31/2000	Participants in the National Playground Safety School will be learning the elements of a safe playground.
38	National Playground Safety School sessions focus on eliminating risks for children Public Relations News Release 2000:15, p.1	07/20/2000	Two sessions of the National Program for Playground Safety will discuss the conclusions of the two-year study on the nation's playgrounds.
39	National Playground Safety Awareness Week Public Relations News Release 1999:377, p.1	04/24/2000	Discussion with Donna Thompson about ways parents can keep their children safe on the playground.
40	National Playground Safety Week approaching Public Relations News Release 1999:378, p.1	04/21/2000	National Playground Safety Week is April 24-28.
41	National Program for Playground Safety says nation's playgrounds could be safer Public Relations News Release 1999:371, p.1	04/18/2000	National Program for Playground Safety rated the nation's playground with a grade of C and Iowa received a C-.
42	Playground safety is still important in the winter Public Relations News Release 1999:232, p.1	02/07/2000	Donna Thompson, director of the National Program for Playground Safety, explains playground maintenance during the winter.
43	Playground maintenance necessary, even during winter months Public Relations News Release 1999:200, p.1	01/18/2000	The winter is a good time to handle specific maintenance tasks on playgrounds. List of winter safety tasks.
44	NPPS receives grant for next funding year Northern Iowan 96:27, p.2	12/07/1999	National Program for Playground Safety has received a three-year grant.
45	National Program for Playground Safety, based at UNI, receives re-funding Public Relations News Release 1999:144, p.1	11/23/1999	National Program for Playground Safety received a three-year federal grant and will receive $550,000 this year.
46	National spokesperson for playground safety on University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 1999:68, p.1	10/04/1999	Andrew Kidd will be on campus October 5.
47	Some states don't make the grade on playground safety Public Relations News Release 1998:347, p.1	04/26/1999	Year-long study on safety of our country's playgrounds gave overall grade of C-.
48	America's playgrounds receive C- in safety; national study details state-by-state results Public Relations News Release 1998:349, p.1	04/22/1999	The National Program for Playground Safety graded nation's playgrounds for safety; results given.
49	National Playground Safety Schools Programs will be held on the University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 1998:265, p.1	02/23/1999	National Playground Safety Schools will hold two programs on the UNI campus August 3-6 and August 11-14.
50	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Los Angeles Public Relations News Release 1998:208, p.1	01/13/1999	Donna Thompson, director of the National Program for Playground Safety, will be in Los Angeles and available for interviews.
51	National Program for Playground Safety receives federal grant Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.23	01/01/1999	Will provide $550,000 each year for three years.
52	Staying safe on the playground during the winter Public Relations News Release 1998:200, p.1	12/24/1998	Susan Hudson talks about the dangers of a winter playground and how to avoid injury.
53	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Houston Public Relations News Release 1998:167, p.1	11/30/1998	Donna Thompson, project director for the National Program for Playground Safety, will present in Houston and will be available for interviews December 3-6.
54	UNI program receives grant Northern Iowan 95:23, p.2	11/17/1998	National Program for Playground Safety received three-year grant to continue work through 2001.
55	National Program for Playground Safety housed at the University of Northern Iowa receives federal grant for three more years Public Relations News Release 1998:141, p.1	11/10/1998	The National Program for Playground Safety, based at UNI, has received a three year grant from Department of Health and Human Services. The program is directed by Donna Thompson.
56	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Hot Springs Public Relations News Release 1998:115, p.1	11/02/1998	Donna Thompson of the National Program for Playground Safety will be available for interviews November 5-8 in Hot Springs.
57	Winter presents special playground safety concerns Public Relations News Release 1998:113, p.1	10/30/1998	National Program for Playground Safety assistant Susan Hudson discusses winter concerns on the playground.
58	Profile Mokricky Campus News Network 9:5, p.3	10/12/1998	Profile of secretary for National Program for Playground Safety, Donna Mokricky; photo.
59	Spreading the word about playground safety Public Relations News Release 1997:418, p.1	08/06/1998	The National Program for Playground Safety is holding the National Playground Safety School at UNI.
60	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Boulder area Public Relations News Release 1997:383, p.1	06/17/1998	Director for the National Program for Playground Safety Donna Thompson will be available for interviews on June 19-20 in Longmont , CO.
61	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Philadelphia Public Relations News Release 1997:377, p.1	06/11/1998	Donna Thompson, director of the National Program for Playground Safety, will be available for interviews in Philadelphia June 15-16.
62	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Chicago Public Relations News Release 1997:343, p.1	05/06/1998	Donna Thompson, director of the National Program for Playground Safety, will be presenting a program in Chicago and will be available for interviews.
63	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Seattle Public Relations News Release 1997:336, p.1	05/01/1998	Donna Thompson is project director for the National Program for Playground Safety. She is available for interviews on May 2 in the Seattle area.
64	UNI program celebrates National Playground Safety Day Public Relations News Release 1997:321, p.1	04/23/1998	April 30 is National Playground Safety Day.
65	General NEISS statistical summary (1990-1994) Public Relations News Release 1997:311, p.3	04/15/1998	List of estimated number of playground injuries requiring emergency care for each state based on 1990 Census.
66	National Playground Safety Day April 30 highlights opportunities to make America's playground's safer for kids Public Relations News Release 1997:311, p.1	04/15/1998	National Program for Playground Safety advocates making changes in playground to keep children safe.
67	National Playground Safety Day Public Relations News Release 1997:302, p.1	04/10/1998	Video releases provided via satellite regarding National Playground Safety Day April 13-14; scripts included.
68	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Reno Public Relations News Release 1997:288, p.1	04/01/1998	Donna Thompson, Director of the National Program for Playground Safety, will be available for interviews April 5-10.
69	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Louisville Public Relations News Release 1997:270, p.1	03/25/1998	Donna Thompson, Director of National Program for Playground Safety, will be available for interviews March 26-28.
70	National Program for Playground Safety director available for Interviews in San Diego Public Relations News Release 1997:247, p.1	03/04/1998	Donna Thompson, Director of National Program for Playground Safety, available for interviews.
71	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Baltimore Public Relations News Release 1997:229, p.1	02/16/1998	Donna Thompson, Director of National Program for Playground Safety, will be available for interviews February 18-21.
72	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Wichita Public Relations News Release 1997:216, p.1	02/11/1998	National Program for Playground Safety director Donna Thompson available February 14 in Wichita.
73	National Program for Playground Safety director available for interviews in Biloxi Public Relations News Release 1997:208, p.1	02/06/1998	National Program for Playground Safety director Donna Thompson scheduling interviews through February 7.
74	National Program for Playground Safety director in Chicago, available for interviews Nov. 21-22 Public Relations News Release 1997:130, p.1	11/20/1997	National Program for Playground Safety Director Donna Thompson attended a conference to help answer questions and will be scheduling interviews.
75	National Program for Playground Safety Director in Orlando, available for interviews December 2-6 Public Relations News Release 1997:137, p.1	11/20/1997	National Program for Playground Safety Director Donna Thompson attended a conference to help answer questions, and will be available for interviews.
76	National Program for Playground Safety director in Anaheim, available for interviews Nov. 13-15 Public Relations News Release 1997:114, p.1	11/10/1997	National Program for Playground Safety Director Donna Thompson will attend conference to answer more questions on the topic.
77	National Program for Playground Safety director in Indianapolis, available for interviews Nov. 11, 12 Public Relations News Release 1997:113, p.1	11/10/1997	National Program for Playground Safety Director Donna Thompson will attend Anaheim conference and will answer questions on playground safety.
78	University of Northern Iowa's National Program for Playground Safety receives third year funding Public Relations News Release 1997:97, p.1	11/06/1997	Professor Donna Thompson reviews goals for the third year of the National Program for Playground Safety, funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
79	National Program for Playground Safety director in Salt Lake City and available for interviews Public Relations News Release 1997:90, p.1	10/28/1997	Dr. Donna Thompson, Director of National Program for Playground Safety, is attending the National Recreation and Park Association Congress.
80	Learning to play more safely Public Relations News Release 1996:481, p.1	08/05/1997	Professor Hudson meets with several organizations to discuss playground safety.
81	Allen declares April 24 as playground safety day Public Relations News Release 1996:374, p.1	04/22/1997	Governor George Allen declares April 24 as Playground Safety Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
82	National playground safety; one playground injury occurs every two and a half minutes Northern Iowan 93:52, p.1	04/22/1997	National Program for Playground Safety sponsoring National Playground Safety Day Thursday; photo.
83	National Playground Safety Day targets reduction in child injuries Campus News Network 7:17, p.1	04/21/1997	April 24 is National Playground Safety Day.
84	Brandstad declares April 24 as playground safety day Public Relations News Release 1996:365, p.1	04/17/1997	Terry Brandstad signs a proclamation declaring April 24 as Playground Safety Day for the state of Iowa.
85	National playground safety day Public Relations News Release 1996:364, p.1	04/17/1997	UNI recognizes national playground safety day.
86	National director in Portland to advocate safe playgrounds and playground safety day Public Relations News Release 1996:338, p.1	04/04/1997	The director of the National Program for Playground Safety will be speaking at the Association for Childhood Education International annual conference in Portland, Oregon.
87	National director in San Antonio to advocate safe playgrounds and playground safety day Public Relations News Release 1996:339, p.1	04/04/1997	The director of the National Program for Playground Safety will be speaking at the National Association of Elementary School Principles conference, in San Antonio Texas.
88	National program for playground safety director available for interviews in St. Louis Public Relations News Release 1996:319, p.1	03/19/1997	Professor Donna Thompson, project director for the National Program for Playground Safety, will be available for interviews in St. Louis.
89	Kids playground safety news story Public Relations News Release 1996:287, p.1	02/25/1997	Discusses the safety of playgrounds and displays information for video uplinks and interview with Donna Thompson.
90	National Playground Safety Day (Thursday, April 24) targets reduction in child injuries Public Relations News Release 1996:286, p.1	02/25/1997	UNI talks about play ground safety and recognizes playground safety day. A survey on playground safety can be found on the UNI website.
91	Awards/honors/service: National Program for Playground Safety Campus News Network 7:11, p.	01/27/1997	Program Web site named Select Parenting Site from Parenthood Web.
92	National Program for Playground Safety director, project associate to be available for interviews in Dallas Public Relations News Release 1996:174, p.1	11/20/1996	Donna Thompson and Susan Hudson will be available for interviews November 22.
93	National Program for Playground Safety director to be available for interviews in Orlando Public Relations News Release 1996:128, p.1	10/23/1996	Donna Thompson will be attending the National Safety Council Congress and Exposition October 27-31 in Orlando.
94	National Program for Playground Safety project director to be available for interviews in Kansas City Public Relations News Release 1996:127, p.1	10/23/1996	Donna Thompson will be attending the National Recreation and Parks Association conference October 19-27.
95	UNI's National Program for Playground Safety announces National Action Plan Campus News Network 7:4, p.2	09/30/1996	Provides blueprint for playground safety.
96	University of Northern Iowa's National Program for Playground Safety announces National Action Plan to help prevent playground injuries Public Relations News Release 1996:40, p.1	09/18/1996	The National Program for Playground Safety is unveiling a National Action Plan for the Prevention of Playground Injuries. It was developed by Donna Thompson and Susan Hudson.
97	UNI program gets second-year funding; playing it safe Northern Iowan 93:5, p.3	09/17/1996	National Program for Playground Safety received a second year grant for $550,000.
98	National Program for Playground Safety releases its goals Public Relations News Release 1996:31, p.1	09/16/1996	The National Program for Playground Safety is releasing its national action plan in Washington, D. C.
99	University of Northern Iowa's National Program for Playground Safety receives second year funding Public Relations News Release 1996:28, p.1	09/06/1996	Donna Thompson is the director for the National Program for Playground Safety.
100	University of Northern Iowa's National Program for Playground Safety receives second year funding Public Relations News Release 1996:24, p.1	09/04/1996	The National Program for Playground Safety has been notified that it will receive a $550,000 grant.