Public Policy Program

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Cedar Valley small business owners and community members can get free advice, information at Small Business Expo of October 4 Public Relations News Release 2012:31, p.1	08/23/2012	Small Business Expo is planned for October 4 at the George Washington Carver Academy School. Admission is free. The Expo is a networking event, providing business information or start-ups.
2	UNI's Public policy program receives grant Public Relations News Release 2011:48, p.1	09/20/2011	UNI's Public Policy Program received an $11,000 grant to carry out the Neighborhood Studies Program.
3	UNI to host Masters in Public Policy Alumni panel and reception Public Relations News Release 2011:43, p.1	09/15/2011	To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Master in Public Policy program will host an alumni panel and reception.
4	UNI conference to focus on racial equity. Public Relations News Release 2010:261, p.1	03/28/2011	The conference will feature two distinguished scholars on urban life. Todd Swanstorm will speak on the overall impact of inequality on community decisions and life. Gregory Squires will speak on housing discrimination.
5	UNI to host free screening of the film "Conviction" Public Relations News Release 2010:244, p.1	03/16/2011	"Conviction" chronicles the true story of Betty Anne Waters and her 18-year effort to put herself through college and law school to challenge the wrongful conviction of her older brother, Kenny.
6	Graduate student highlights Northern Iowan 107:26, p.5	12/07/2010	Andy Olesen is a busy fellow. He is a father, husband, firefighter, small business owner, and student. He is studying public policy; photo.
7	John de Graaf to discuss the politics of happiness at UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:86, p.1	10/05/2010	Internationally known author of "Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic" John de Graaf, will speak at the Center for Energy & Environmental Education Auditorium. John de Graaf's lecture, will focus on how happiness is not directly linked to wealth.
8	UNI student accepted into prestigious U. N. summer internship program Public Relations News Release 2009:385, p.1	04/08/2010	Abubakarr Jalloh is one of approximately 200 individuals selected from around the world to participate in the U. N. Headquarters Secretariat Internship Programme this summer.
9	UNI continuing and Distance education to offer Masters in Public Policy degree at a distance Public Relations News Release 2009:308, p.1	03/02/2010	The M.P.P. program is a professional, interdisciplinary degree designed to provide a unique combination of skills for professionals in public and non-profit sectors, including the politics and economics of public policy, as well as analytical skills.
10	UNI to help sponsor North End Arts & Music Fest in Waterloo Saturday & Sunday Public Relations News Release 2009:76, p.1	09/24/2009	The festival celebrates the community's pride in its rich musical and cultural heritage, and recognizes the contributions of the North End Community to the entire city of Waterloo.
11	Future of citizen participation in the United States topic for UNI public policy conference Public Relations News Release 2008:459, p.1	04/10/2009	Mobilizing and Motivating Citizen Action" will feature an address by Thomas Patterson of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Harry Boyte of the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota will speak later.
12	Hays discusses Northern Ireland Northern Iowan 105:11, p.17	10/07/2008	Richard Allen Hays reflects on his six months in Ireland, where his research centered on citizenship issues; photo.
13	UNI to host lecture on racism in the criminal justice system Public Relations News Release 2007:569, p.1	04/08/2008	Ryan King will be presenting "Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System: How America has Failed to Ensure Equality Under the Law" April 14.
14	'Celebrate Voting' project commemorates voting rights Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/31/2005	Two-day celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, reflecting the past and present African American voting experience in Iowa will be held. Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery will be the keynote speaker at the community dinner.
15	Students fighting AIDS asked to use voice Northern Iowan 102:8, p.1	09/23/2005	On Wednesday, speakers talked to students about AIDS and how it is affecting the world, especially poor and underdeveloped countries; photo.
16	Penn. State professor to present at UNI Northern Iowan 101:46, p.2	03/29/2005	Dr. Constance Flanagan will present a lecture on April 18th.
17	Thursday, March 31 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	03/28/2005	"Media Leadership" is next Leaders on Leadership topic; lecture on 'Christianity, Homosexuality, and the Bible' will be given; Jeff Danielson will give address.
18	UNI launches state and local government program Northern Iowa Today 88:2, p.19	09/01/2004	Program will place students in local government offices for internships.
19	UNI graduate program in Public Policy to present fair housing conference April 29 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	04/23/2004	George Galster will speak at the "Keepers of the Dream: Cedar Valley Fair Housing Conference 2004" on Thursday, April 29.
20	UNI, YWCA to host women and war conference March 29 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	03/18/2004	Conference includes lectures by Anne Barwtow and Kristina Koch, a dramatic presentation, and two roundtable sessions.
21	UNI division of Educational Technology to host speaker on using technology for learning Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/13/2003	David D. Thornburg to speak on educational technology.
22	Theatre group travels to UNI to discuss climate change Public Relations News Release 2002:338, p.1	02/21/2003	Members of 'Human Nature' will speak on campus about "What's Funny About Climate Change?"
23	UNI to present discussion about the 'real' Iran Public Relations News Release 2002:326, p.1	02/13/2003	Kamyar Enshayan will lead discussion and slide show entitled, "Images of ordinary people in Iran."
24	UNI co-sponsors fifth annual conference on race Public Relations News Release 2002:151, p.1	10/25/2002	"Bridging the Divide," the fifth annual Cedar Valley Conference on Race will take place on November 15.
25	Koob's office finds new home Northern Iowan 98:29, p.1	01/18/2002	Offices have been shifted so that eventually Gilchrist Hall will become an "Integrated Student Services Center"; President and Provost are now in Seerley Hall.
26	UNI graduate program in public policy celebrates 10th anniversary Public Relations News Release 2001:138, p.1	10/05/2001	William Rohe will speak as a part of the graduate program for public policy's 10th anniversary celebration.
27	"Current Issues in Aging" at UNI Northern Iowan 96:9, p.2	09/28/1999	The UNI Graduate Program in Public Policy and the Gerontology Society in Iowa are sponsors of "Current Issues in Aging" conference to be held Wednesday.
28	Lang Hall renovations to delete auditorium Northern Iowan 94:1, p.1	08/29/1997	Auditorium in Lang Hall will be remodeled into television and radio production space.
29	Conference on the presidency and public policy to be held at University of Northern Iowa on Wednesday, April 10 Public Relations News Release 1995:288, p.1	03/29/1996	George Edwards, Dan Thomas, and Cary Covington will address a conference at UNI.
30	Public Policy presents a panel on executive leadership in local government on the University of Northern Iowa campus February 14 Public Relations News Release 1995:215, p.1	02/12/1996	Elaine Pfalzgraf and Harold Getty will be part of a panel discussion on executive leadership in local government at UNI.
31	University of Northern Iowa to host conference February 21 on Public Policy and the Transformation of communist and Post-Communist Regimes Public Relations News Release 1995:216, p.1	02/12/1996	Susan Shirk and Benjamin Slay will address a public policy conference at UNI.
32	University of Northern Iowa to sponsor conference on educational policy November 15 Public Relations News Release 1995:104, p.1	10/24/1995	Douglas Biklen will be the featured speaker a conference on inclusion at UNI.
33	University of Northern Iowa to host conference on public policy and the future of Iowa communities Monday, October 9 Public Relations News Release 1995:44, p.1	09/19/1995	Michael Eichler will be the featured speaker at the conference on public policy and the future of Iowa communities.
34	New colleagues, familiar faces to guide programs Campus News Network 5:1, p.2	09/06/1994	Brief biographical sketches of new department heads; photo.
35	Black, white, and shades of gray; in public policy, the ivory tower meets the capitol rotunda Northern Iowa Today 75:2, p.2	01/01/1992	Analysis of the ways that the university is involved in determination of public policy; politicians' perception of political process.
36	Regents approve Master of Public Policy degree Northern Iowan 86:56, p.5	04/27/1990	Brief description of program.
37	Board of Regents to discuss rate increases, new graduate program Northern Iowan 86:53, p.1	04/17/1990	Room and board would increase about 4%; will consider public policy degree proposal.
38	New public policy master's program being developed Northern Iowan 84:44, p.7	03/08/1988	Dean Deegan talks about the development and purposes of the new degree; may be offered in 1989.
39	Nominations open for UNI's Public Policy Institute Public Relations News Release 1987:312, p.1	04/08/1987	High school sophomores and juniors begin submitting for the Public Policy Institute, directed by Professor Charles Moore. Students must be nominated by their high school principal, and pay a one-hundred dollar registration fee.
40	UNI's first public policy institute considered great success Public Relations News Release 1986:485, p.1	07/18/1986	Thirty-one Iowan high school students participated in a two-week program, which educated them in the importance of establishing their careers within Iowa. Speakers included Senators Tom Harkin and Chuck Grassley, as well as five university professors.