Presidential Scholars

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Students lead foster care discussion Northern Iowan 115:44, p.2	03/28/2019	The UNI Presidential Scholars Program will present The Foster Fact Fair on March 30 to educate students and community members on foster care; photo.
2	Presidential Scholars to begin studies at UNI Public Relations News Release 2014:31, p.1	09/04/2014	Twenty UNI students have been awarded Presidential Scholarships for their outstanding academic performance in high school. The scholarships are worth $32,000 over four years at UNI.
3	Groundbreaking of the Panther Plot April 11 at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:261, p.1	04/08/2013	UNI Presidential Scholars and Honors Program will host the groundbreaking of the Panther Plot. This is a garden on UNI's campus to improve the well-being of students and the community.
4	Panther Plot to provide new opportunities to students Northern Iowan 109:37, p.5	02/22/2013	Students have started a new organization entitled Panther Plot Student Garden. This will allow students to create and tend to a community garden here at UNI.
5	BOR proposes replacing tuition set-aside program Northern Iowan 109:10, p.1	09/28/2012	Reduction in tuition possible with a new $40 million state funded financial aid program for students. Board of Regents to vote on full plan during their October meeting.
6	New Presidential Scholar to begin studies at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:12, p.1	07/27/2012	Twenty incoming students chosen as Presidential Scholars based on their strong academic credentials and involvement in leadership and service activities.
7	PALS sets out to mentor Waterloo students Northern Iowan 108:47, p.7	04/03/2012	Panthers Allied with Local Schools is an organization created by a Presidential Scholar Think Tank. PALS gives students the opportunity to work with local students.
8	Food Fight Northern Iowan 108:31, p.5	01/27/2012	Dashes and Café on the Way are encouraging students to bring their own reusable cups. This is a result of the Presidential Scholar think tank. Prizes will be awarded; photo.
9	UNI hosts 2011 Sustainability Forum Northern Iowan 107:53, p.1	04/26/2011	"Are We Making the Grade" was the focus of the Sustainability Forum. UNI is the only educational institution to receive a gold STARS rating. Sophomore Presidential Scholars introduced UNI Unplugged a year ago; photo.
10	UNI students to present blueprint for a sustainable society. Public Relations News Release 2010:297, p.1	04/14/2011	A group of students will present a public forum at the CEEE with a poster session preceding the forum. The forum is part of a freshman seminar called "Visioning a Sustainable World in 2050."
11	Myth busted: plenty to do in Cedar Falls, Waterloo Northern Iowan 107:48, p.4	04/08/2011	Presidential Scholars have been working for a year to develop eleven unique locations for students to visit. These locations are not normally visited by students.
12	UNI residence halls participating in Penny Wars Northern Iowan 107:40, p.1	03/01/2011	Students at Edison Elementary School will benefit from the competition between dorms. The money raised will be used to purchase books for the fourth graders.
13	UNI sophomore Presidential Scholars increase number of young bookworms. Public Relations News Release 2010:206, p.1	02/08/2011	The goal of the project is to provide access to a variety of reading materials to enhance achievement in young readers.
14	UNI Unplugged competition reduces energy by 24 percent Public Relations News Release 2009:450, p.1	05/05/2010	The winning residence building, Shull Hall, reduced 24-percent of its energy use, while second place Hageman Hall saw its energy use decrease by 22 percent. "Their hard work paid off with a successful educational campaign and competition."
15	UNI Unplugged challenges students to reduce energy consumption Public Relations News Release 2009:393, p.1	04/12/2010	Unplugged is designed to raise awareness about energy consumption and encourage students to change their energy habits. The amount of energy saved will be calculated by working with the Department of Residence to compare the energy used in each residence.
16	Insights into success; UNI's first class of Presidential Scholars share success stories Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.7	04/01/2010	Members of the first Presidential Scholars class tell what they have done; photo.
17	UNI Unplugged challenges students to reduce energy consumption Northern Iowan 106:43, p.1	03/12/2010	Residence halls will compete during an energy savings competition, April 15-22. Students are urged to shut off lights when leaving the room and unplug appliances that are not in use; photo.
18	UNI announces new Presidential Scholars and honors students Public Relations News Release 2009:23, p.1	08/28/2009	Incoming first-year students with an ACT of 27 or higher, or an SAT Critical Reading & Mathematics score of 1210 or high, and a high school rank in the top 10 percent, are automatically invited to join. Students listed.
19	UNI announces Dr. Sue Follon Women in Leadership Scholarship winner Public Relations News Release 2008:532, p.1	05/13/2009	Mary Jo Hadler, a junior political science major from Carroll, will receive$3,500 towards tuition, with half of the amount distributed each semester. The scholarship recognizes students for their leadership contributions and potential to model leadership.
20	UNI hosts Bash the Trash event Public Relations News Release 2008:488, p.1	04/22/2009	A group of sophomore Presidential Scholars will the event. Scholars participate in this two-credit hour course for the academic year. The year-long program includes a "Think Tank' seminar in the fall.
21	"Bash the Trash" cleans up College Hill Northern Iowan 105:51, p.4	04/21/2009	Team Connection will sponsor "Bash the Trash" in the College Hill neighborhood Saturday. Participants will spend the morning picking up garbage in the area, followed by a picnic catered by Hy-Vee; photo.
22	New Presidential Scholars to begin studies at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:776, p.1	07/21/2008	Twenty students will take part in scholars-only seminars, be eligible for special travel/study opportunities and receive extensive individual advising. All will be required to complete a senior thesis or project. List of students.
23	UNI Presidential Scholars raise money for Cedar Valley breast cancer survisors Public Relations News Release 2007:677, p.1	05/13/2008	Sophomore scholars participated in community engagement course during the 2007-2008 academic year. A fund-raising event in addition to raising breast cancer awareness was organized as well as faculty sharing recent research on single mothers in poverty.
24	Young alumna comes full circle; gives back through New Emerging Leader Program Northern Iowa Today 92:1, p.20	01/01/2008	Profile of alumna Kaitlin Stimpson; photo.
25	UNI Presidential Scholars promote civil discourse Public Relations News Release 2007:75, p.1	07/26/2007	Team Vision, a group of Presidential Scholars, developed curriculum for high school students to prepare individuals to take a more active role in political and social issues.
26	UNI Presidential Scholars expose students to Cedar Valley attractions Public Relations News Release 2007:72, p.1	07/25/2007	Team UNIted, a group of Presidential Scholars, created "My CommUNIty Guide," an online publication that provides information on community activities.
27	Seven UNI Presidential Scholars embrace diversity Public Relations News Release 2007:49, p.1	07/09/2007	Team New Beginnings set out to unite high school and college students in an effort to encourage embracing diversity through a mural painted in Waterloo.
28	'Muralmania' hits UNI Northern Iowan 103:33, p.5	01/30/2007	Project hopes to beautify a downtown area with murals. Project plans are due February 2 and can be submitted at Kamerick Art Building room 232 or digitally at muralmania@uni.edu.
29	New Presidential Scholars begin studies at Univeristy of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/21/2006	Twenty students have received the four-year scholarships; list of recipients.
30	UNI senior honors students and presidents scholars present their thesis research projects Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	06/14/2006	Twelve students presented their projects.
31	New Presidential Scholars to beging studies at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/22/2005	Twenty students will receive $7000 per year for four years; names listed.
32	Presidential Scholars research conference showcases thesis projects Northern Iowa Today 88:2, p.18	09/01/2004	List of speakers and their topics.
33	Presidential, Provost scholarship programs undergo changes Northern Iowan 101:2, p.1	08/31/2004	Both Presidential and Provost Scholarship programs are now under the auspices of the University Honors Program. The program is now housed in the "Honors Cottage", the former site of the Center for Multicultural Education.
34	New Presidential Scholars to begin studies at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/24/2004	A list of recipients is given.
35	Presidential Scholars Research Conference to take place at UNI April 17 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	04/12/2004	List of presenters and topics.
36	University of Northern Iowa names Provost Scholars to begin studies in fall of 2003 Public Relations News Release 2003:586, p.1	06/27/2003	Scholars listed.
37	New Presidential Scholars to begin studies at University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 2002:573, p.1	06/19/2003	UNI Presidential Scholarships awarded; recipients listed.
38	New Provost Scholars begin studies on University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 2002:67, p.1	09/09/2002	The 2002-2003 recipients of fifteen Provost Scholarships, valued at $4,118, are listed.
39	New Presidential Scholars begin studies on University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2002:68, p.1	09/09/2002	Eight students have received full scholarships for four years; scholarships are funded through the Office of the President; recipients are listed.
40	UNI names Presidential Scholars Public Relations News Release 2000:481, p.1	06/26/2001	A list is given of those scholarship winners and the board that selected them.
41	University of Northern Iowa names recipients of prestigious Presidential scholarships Public Relations News Release 1999:305, p.1	03/15/2000	List of students who received the Presidential Scholarship, and what the scholarship represents.
42	The University of Northern Iowa Presidential Scholars embark on 'wildness and wilderness' trip Public Relations News Release 1997:416, p.1	08/03/1998	Presidential Scholars are taking survival trip to Washington state and to the Rockies of Colorado and Utah. List of those participating students is given.
43	Paullina native recipient of Presidential Scholar award at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1997:372, p.1	06/09/1998	Grant Menke of Paullina was one of the students selected to receive the Presidential Scholar award.
44	University of Northern Iowa names recipients of prestigious Presidential Scholarships Public Relations News Release 1997:330, p.1	04/28/1998	Presidential Scholars announced. List of recipients given. Students will begin school at UNI next fall.
45	Davenport North High School senior named university scholar at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:423, p.1	05/20/1997	Bradley Peyton is named University Scholar and awarded a scholarship.
46	University of Northern Iowa names recipients of prestigious presidential scholarships Public Relations News Release 1996:421, p.1	05/20/1997	UNI announces the names of the high school students who receive the Presidential Scholar award.
47	Provost Scholars named at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:155, p.1	11/12/1996	Twelve Provost Scholars have been named as part of the Presidential Scholars program; list of recipients.
48	Dike-New Hartford graduate named University Scholar at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:154, p.1	11/12/1996	Robert Shontz has been named a University Scholar and received a scholarship as part of the Presidential Scholars program.
49	Eau Claire native recipient of Presidential Scholar at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:150, p.1	11/06/1996	Jodi Marucheck is one of 15 freshmen that received a Presidential Scholars award.
50	Denison native recipient of Presidential Scholar at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:147, p.1	11/06/1996	Amy Lohman is one of 15 freshman that received a Presidential Scholars award.