National Program for Playground Safety

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	A welcome from the Dean of the College of Education Northern Iowan 110:55, p.supp. 4	5/1/2014	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	4/21/2014	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	4/22/2013	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	4/17/2012	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	4/21/2011	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	9/28/2009	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	4/22/2009	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	4/29/2008	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	4/22/2008	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 Kirkpatrick--Kevin (Class of 2008) Northern Iowan 104:10, p.4	9/28/2007	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	9/25/2007	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 $3 million naming gift to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:165, p.1	9/18/2007	Biographical profile of Richard Jacobson.
14	National Playground Safety School at UNI through Friday noon Public Relations News Release 2007:79, p.1	7/30/2007	The National Playground Safety School, offered by the National Program for Playground Safety, will be held July 31 through August 3.
15	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	4/23/2007	The National Program for Playground Safety will be celebrating National Playground Safety Week April 23-27.
16	National Playground Safety Week promoted by UNI's National Program for Playground Safety Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	4/20/2007	National Playground Safety Week takes place April 23-27.
17	UNI breaks ground on new Human Performance Center; Center's programs focus on community partnerships, outreach Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	7/21/2006	Building will be near the Wellness Recreation Center and will benefit the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services.
18	Money Matter$: House approves funds Northern Iowan 102:52, p.3	4/18/2006	Iowa House approved $40 million for improvements at state universities.
19	Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.24	1/1/2006	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	4/25/2005	"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	4/30/2004	R. J. McElroy Trust pledges $500,000 toward construction of Human Performance Center.
23	Program pushes playground safety Hammitt-- Katie Ruth (Class of 2005) Northern Iowan 99:19, p.3	11/5/2002	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	4/18/2002	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	8/3/2001	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	8/1/2001	Four major areas are identified for risk control on playgrounds.
29	UNI in the news Campus News Network 11:20, p.2	5/15/2001	Faculty and programs of UNI are featured in various newspapers.
30	National Playground Safety Week Public Relations News Release 2000:371, p.1	4/23/2001	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 Scudder--Jeffrey (Class of 2003) Northern Iowan 97:53, p.2	4/20/2001	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	4/18/2001	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	9/25/2000	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	9/14/2000	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	9/1/2000	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	7/31/2000	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	7/20/2000	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	4/24/2000	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	4/21/2000	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	4/18/2000	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	2/7/2000	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	1/18/2000	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	12/7/1999	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	10/4/1999	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	4/26/1999	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	4/22/1999	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	2/23/1999	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	1/13/1999	Donna Thompson, director of the National Program for Playground Safety, will be in Los Angeles and available for interviews.

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