Playgrounds

Displaying 1 - 50 of 60 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	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
2	UNI CDC relocating to Hillside Courts Northern Iowan 108:54, p.4	04/27/2012	The Child Development Center will move from its present location in the Malcolm Price Laboratory School. The process is moving quickly. The anticipated change will take place after the end of the summer session.
3	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.
4	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.
5	UNI recognizes National Playground Safety Week, April 26 - 30 Public Relations News Release 2009:417, p.1	04/22/2010	Donna Thompson, director of the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS), said "It's not only a time to focus on children's outdoor play safety but also to pledge to use good judgment when playing.
6	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."
7	National Playground Safety Week April 24-28 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/24/2006	Announced plans for events during the week.
8	Student Voices Northern Iowan 102:52, p.9	04/18/2006	Students respond to the question, "What was your favorite piece of playground equipment?"
9	Winterizing your child's playground Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/17/2003	Winter conditions may increase danger in playground areas; parents should check for signs of deterioration in equipment.
10	Playground safety awareness Public Relations News Release 2002:492, p.1	04/28/2003	Suggestions will be offered for keeping children safe.
11	Checking for playground safety with the 'kid-checker' Public Relations News Release 2001:388, p.1	04/01/2002	Playground safety will be discussed.
12	Winterizing your child's playground Public Relations News Release 2001:178, p.1	10/29/2001	Donna Thompson will talk about how to keep your children safe on the playground this winter.
13	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.
14	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.
15	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.
16	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.
17	Keeping your children safe year-round Public Relations News Release 2000:206, p.1	01/22/2001	Maintenance of playgrounds in the winter is discussed by Donna Thompson.
18	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.
19	Playground maintenance imperative during winter months Public Relations News Release 2000:184, p.1	12/01/2000	List of maintenance tasks for playground equipment.
20	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.
21	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.
22	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".
23	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.
24	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.
25	Donna Thompson, Susan Hudson, Mickey Mack Campus News Network 10:21, p.	07/03/2000	Donna Thompson, Susan Hudson, and Mickey Mack published two articles on playground safety.
26	Mick Mack, Jeffrey Thompson, and Donna Thompson Campus News Network 10:21, p.	07/03/2000	Mick Mack, Jeffrey Thompson, and Donna Thompson published an article on playground surfaces.
27	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.
28	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-.
29	Donna Thompson, Susan Hudson, and Mick Mack Campus News Network 9:17, p.	04/19/1999	Co-authored article on children's playground equipment.
30	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.
31	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.
32	Swinging (the non-Austin Powers way) Northern Iowan 94:54, p.6	04/28/1998	Columnist describes his childhood memories of playground swings.
33	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.
34	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.
35	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.
36	Harkin instrumental in obtaining funds for UNI Northern Iowan 94:22, p.1	11/14/1997	Senator Harkin assisted in obtaining about $1 million for playground safety and using technology for disabled students.
37	Recently/soon to be published: Donna Thompson, Susan Hudson, and Mick Mack Campus News Network 8:5, p.	10/13/1997	Donna Thompson, Susan Hudson, and Mick Mack co-authored article on playground safety in journal.
38	What's Up Northern Iowan 93:52, p.3	04/22/1997	Activities and meetings.
39	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.
40	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.
41	Playground Safety Advisory Board to meet at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:427, p.1	06/12/1996	The Playground Safety Advisory Board is meeting to help identify playground safety needs.
42	'Beware the Strings' in children's clothing; other playground safety tips Public Relations News Release 1995:303, p.1	04/08/1996	Strings in jackets, sweatshirts and other clothing may be dangerous to children on play equipment according to Donna Thompson.
43	University of Northern Iowa receives grant to establish National Program for Playground Safety Public Relations News Release 1995:65, p.1	09/28/1995	Playground safety program at UNI to be funded by a grant.
44	Spring is here! Check playground surfaces for safety. Public Relations News Release 1990:546, p.1	05/06/1991	Current playground surfaces are inadequate and unsafe.
45	Who knows where a peaceful playground may lead? Public Relations News Release 1990:380, p.1	02/01/1991	Conflict management techniques are being used to solve playground problems at Price Laboratory School.
46	How safe are our playgrounds? One UNI researcher exposes hazards. Public Relations News Release 1989:579, p.1	04/23/1990	Donna Thompson has conducted research on playground accidents, and where accidents are prone to take place. A past study showed that the equipment children are playing on in many playgrounds is not regularly maintained or checked for possible lawsuits.
47	Playground donated to Sunset Village College Eye 63:7, p.9	10/07/1966	Waterloo Kiwanis Club donated playground equipment to be used in the park behind Baker Hall.
48	Spring is here College Eye 45:29, p.1	05/07/1954	A jungle gym, sand box, and tire swing have been built in the home economics play school near the Greenhouse; photo.
49	Letters to the editor; playground chairman praises pledges College Eye 41:29, p.2	05/05/1950	Mrs. Richard Griffith thanks Alpha Chi Epsilon for cleaning up their park.
50	Sunset Village children will have playground College Eye 39:32, p.7	05/21/1948	College donates land; local organizations donate funds and equipment.