Politics

Displaying 401 - 450 of 686 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
401 Grant knows politics; campaign finance reform needed
Northern Iowan 94:17, p.8
Supports columnist's views on reform.
402 Campaign finance reform dead on arrival--again
Northern Iowan 94:12, p.7
Believes political campaign finance reform has little chance of succeeding.
403 Has campaign finance reform been derailed?
Public Relations News Release 1997:69, p.1
Chris Hadjiharalambous, UNI Assistant Professor of Political Science, states her belief that members of Congress may not even vote on campaign finance reform this year.
404 American politics class gets hands-on experience at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1996:142, p.1
Students in Julie Bundt's American Politics class were required to do four hours of volunteer work for a political campaign.
405 Demo candidates on display
Northern Iowan 93:16, p.1
Iowa Democratic leaders attended political forum Tuesday; photo.
406 UNI class teaches the political process from a grassroots level
Public Relations News Release 1996:119, p.1
Julie Bundt gets students involved in the political process by requiring that they volunteer on a political campaign.
407 In Washington, money talks
Northern Iowan 93:11, p.11
Columnist comments on campaign finance and who controls our political system.
408 Political forum encourages student involvement
Northern Iowan 93:9, p.1
Political forum in Dancer Hall allowed students to explore political careers and learn about politics; photo.
409 Students need to become more aware of politics
Northern Iowan 93:7, p.6
Editorial comments on the involvement of college students in politics.
410 Negative campaign ads drive public to alternative information sources
Northern Iowan 92:57, p.3
Dislikes distortions of political campaigns.
411 Congressional budget nothing but politics as usual in Washington
Northern Iowan 92:19, p.7
Believes Congress votes simply along party lines without considering issues.
412 Philosophy, Religion host presentation
Northern Iowan 92:15, p.4
Greg Trey will speak on influence of religion on politics and ethics.
413 Get involved and make a difference
Northern Edition 3:14, p.11
Report on Women in Politics conference.
414 Second women and politics conference to be held
Northern Edition 3:13, p.3
Second Women in Politics conference planned.
415 Festival of stupidity
Northern Edition 2:27, p.3
Critical of both political parties.
416 On the 'fallacy of false alternatives'
Northern Edition 2:16, p.14
Outlines libertarian position
417 Whitewater could be the start for Senator Leach
Northern Iowan 90:49, p.7
Presents theory on future of Jim Leach.
418 Students seek responsible government
Northern Edition 1:4, p.1
Lead or Leave movement seeks to involve students in fighting federal deficit.
419 Guide to political activism at UNI
Northern Iowan 90:7, p.8
Outlines plan for becoming involved in political scene at UNI.
420 Politicians use negative ads during final moments of campaigns.
Public Relations News Release 1990:164, p.1
Negative political ads are here to stay.
421 Untitled
Northern Iowan 87:16, p.2
Fictional conversation between President Bush and John Sununu.
422 Untitled
Northern Iowan 87:3, p.12
Columnist comments on the leadership of President George Bush.
423 All eyes are on V-P--Quayle. The man who could be president.
Public Relations News Release 1989:459, p.1
Professor Robert Ross tracks Dan Quayle's popularity with Iowan media outlets, and how political advisors are affecting the presidential candidate's campaign.
424 Northern Iowa graduate student was nanny for President Bush's grandchildren during presidential campaign
Public Relations News Release 1989:448, p.1
Nancy Fopma received a position as nanny of President George Bush's grandchildren. Fopma accompanied the family at political conventions throughout Bush's run for the presidential office.
425 Austrian Consul General to speak on his country's perspective of changes in Eastern Europe Friday (Jan. 19)
Public Relations News Release 1989:343, p.1
The Consul General of Austria visits Maucker Union to speak on Austria's views on the political climate of Eastern Europe. Consul General Coreth presents Professor Jurgen Koppensteiner with the Cross of the Order of Merit.
426 Sidestepping political issues--the ramifications of addressing abortion
Public Relations News Release 1989:339, p.1
Professor Robert Ross discusses political candidates' avoidance of abortion while campaigning. Ross states that such sensitive issues are not likely to be addressed until late in the election.
427 Why do students feel disconnected from the political process? Blame parents.
Public Relations News Release 1989:339, p.1
Professor Stephen Rose serves on a study advisory commission, surveying teachers who report their students' lack of knowledge of the political process.
428 New directions needed for Democratic party
Northern Iowan 86:29, p.3
429 USI breaks neutral stance on politics
Northern Iowan 85:8, p.1
USI arranges tables and space for Democrat candidates; Republicans charge that USI should maintain non-partisan position.
430 Dukakis should ride momentum's wave to new heights in polls.
Public Relations News Release 1988:506, p.1
Polls show a upward movement for Dukakis and Bentsen, after Democratic National Convention in Atlanta. Professor Ross asserts that after any media blitz either party can expect a five to ten per cent boost in the polls.
431 Biggest prize of '88 campaign? Democrats choose 'super delegates' today
Public Relations News Release 1987:369, p.1
Professor Robert Ross discusses Jesse Jackson's chance of being selected as a Democratic super delegate.
432 New York primary today: A surprise for Jackson, last gasp for Gore?
Public Relations News Release 1987:369, p.1
Professor Robert Ross determines that the New York primary may be Senator Al Gore's last chance for the election, but the state's high level of voter diversity makes the conclusion difficult to predict.
433 New poll shows shift in students' political affiliations in last decade
Public Relations News Release 1987:258, p.1
Professor Robert Ross relays the results of a poll showing a shift in political views of students. Republicans lead by two percent, as opposed to the Democrats' ten percent lead from the last decade.
434 New Poll: Iowa college students favor Dole, Gephardt in '88 campaign
Public Relations News Release 1987:251, p.1
Professor Robert Ross analyzes a poll of one-thousand students, which indicates that students favor Bob Dole over all Democratic candidates but Dick Gephardt.
435 Political commercial archive curator to analyze television political advertising Feb. 10 at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:247, p.1
Professor Julian Kanter, of the University of Oklahoma, holds a lecture on political advertising in University Hall. The presentation is sponsored by the Speakers Committee, and funded by student activity fees.
436 George Bush enters the ring at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:237, p.1
Vice President George Bush visits UNI to discuss his plans for the presidential election.
437 Sen. Gary Hart returns to Iowa to address University of Northern Iowa community, Dec. 14 (Monday)
Public Relations News Release 1987:162, p.1
Coloradoan senator and former presidential candidate, Gary Hart, appears to speak on potential challenges for the Democratic party in the Nineties. Hart's speech was sponsored by the University Speakers Committee.
438 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:164, p.1
Nathaniel Richmond speaks on an arms reduction treated being developed by Reagan and Gorbechev. Pamela Redcliffe relays the symptoms of hypothermia. John Somervill explains holiday depression. Ivan Eland warns against the dangers of holiday decorating.
439 The human element
Northern Iowan 84:23, p.2
Comments on trends of learning personal information about public figures.
440 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:132, p.1
Michael Sonnleitner scrutinizes public officials. Joanne Spaide dispels vitamin C myths. Jane Richards discusses hypnotherapy. Jesse Jackson appears at the Auditorium. Barbara Pershing speaks on the dangers of coupon shopping.
441 Local residents win county, state posts at Girls State
Public Relations News Release 1987:409, p.1
Student state officials are selected for the Girls State political simulation program, organized by the Iowa American Legion. Students who made noteworthy contributions to the program. Includes a list of participants.
442 Local resident elected to city office at Girls State
Public Relations News Release 1987:404, p.1
"Girls State" is a program used to teach high schoolers about the functions of city, county, and state government. Students were elected as officers for imaginary cities. The program was sponsored by the Iowa American Legion.
443 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:383, p.1
Students consume seventy-five thousand gallons of milk annually. Robert Ross analyzes Robert Dole's chances of winning the Iowa Caucus. Paul Winter outlines the benefits of the Institute for Decision Making Science. Larry Routh predicts employment rates.
444 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:379, p.1
Paul Winter outlines downfalls of new tax bill. Robert Ross explains how the Iowa Primary of 1988 may be the most crucial. Brenda Schaeffer speaks on love addiction. Loree Rackstraw explains the role of teachers in helping students with personal problems.
445 'Security issues on Indian subcontinent' topic for UNI speech April 3
Public Relations News Release 1987:281, p.1
Professor Chandrasekhara Rao visits the Education Center to discuss problems of he Indian subcontinent and the Persian Gulf. Rao is a professor of political and social science, and recipient of the Fulbright Fellowship.
446 Austrian press service diplomat to visit UNI Dec. 4 (Tuesday)
Public Relations News Release 1987:124, p.1
Irene Freudenschuss-Riechl, deputy director of the Austrian Press, performed two presentations on Austrian political trends, and art of Twentieth-Century Vienna. Her first speech was held in Maucker Union, and the second was held in the Art Building.
447 Next UNI satellite program to feature 'The Presidency' Wednesday (Nov. 12)
Public Relations News Release 1987:93, p.1
The Presidency was a program broadcast to Maucker Union via the College Satellite Network. It featured commentary from former U.S. presidents and Washington observers, who spoke on the evolution of the executive branch, and election of 1988.
448 UNI freshmen lean toward conservatism
Northern Iowan 82:56, p.17
Quick comparison of UNI freshmen with the results of a national survey.
449 Newspaper coverage affects election results
Northern Iowan 81:24, p.1
Robert Ross comments on the media and journalism, and the affect they have on politics and voting.
450 Do politics and religion mix?
Northern Iowan 81:24, p.3
Questions the mixture when it interferes with others.