Rod Library

Displaying 101 - 150 of 392 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
101 A brief letter in preparation for my week
Northern Iowan 111:53, p.4
Monica Clark shares her dead week struggles; photo.
102 Con you believe it?
Northern Iowan 111:44, p.1
Rod Library hosted its second RodCon comic book convention; photo.
103 Villains, heroes and all in between
Northern Iowan 111:44, p.2
"RodCon" is being held by the Rod Library for the second year in a row.
104 Rod Library receives award for mini-ComicCon
Public Relations News Release 2014:214, p.1
The RodCon committee at UNI has been awarded the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) College Libraries Section (CSL) Innovation in College Librarianship Award for their work on the RodCon 2014 program.
105 Digital photo archive of Iowa's history launches at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2014:209, p.1
At the Rod Library, a public digital photo archive of Iowa's history will be introduced on March 25. This digital archive, called FORTEPAN Iowa, is the first of its kind in Iowa and the U.S. The FORTEPAN interface conveys history chronologically.
106 UNI to host Women's History Month events
Public Relations News Release 2014:202, p.1
In March, the UNI Women's and Gender Studies Program will host multiple events in honor of Women's History Month. All events are free and open to the public.
107 Rod Library to host second annual mini comic book convention
Public Relations News Release 2014:201, p.1
Rod Library will host the Mini Comic-Con on March 28. Some activities that will take place are panels, arts and crafts, games, trivia, costume contests and more. The event is free and open to the public.
108 Reaching for Higher Ground Film & Discussion Series: 'Ricki's Promise'
Public Relations News Release 2014:197, p.1
"Ricki's Promise" will be shown March 9, in Lang Hall Auditorium. The theme for this year's series is Media and Social Media: A Networked Society. This event is free and open to the public.
109 UNI Media Opportunity: UNI to host Zulu and Collier for African-American Read-in
Public Relations News Release 2014:181, p.1
The ninth annual African-American Read-In is on February 19, in Rod Library and Maucker Union Ballrooms A, B and C.
110 Tournament on the day of love
Northern Iowan 111:36, p.4
Rod Library hosted a valentines day chess tournament; photo.
111 Rod Library selected to receive four donated paintings
Public Relations News Release 2014:178, p.1
UNI's Rod Library is the new home of four donated paintings, they will be displayed on the ground floor adjacent to the UNI Museum.
112 Reaching for Higher Ground Series to show 'Terms and Conditions May Apply'
Public Relations News Release 2014:177, p.1
The documentary will be shown February 23 in the Center for Multicultural Education. This event is free and open to the public.
113 UNI Lifelong University announces spring 2015 courses
Public Relations News Release 2014:168, p.1
UNI's Lifelong University will offer five noncredit courses this spring. The course fees are $40, which covers parking passes and course handouts
114 UNI Media Opportunity: BOR members to visit Arctic exhibit at UNI Museum
Public Relations News Release 2014:166, p.1
Members of the Iowa Board of Regents will attend the opening of an Arctic exhibit on February 4, in UNI's Rod Library.
115 UNI Museum to host Arctic exhibit
Public Relations News Release 2014:165, p.1
This exhibit is a traveling photographic exhibition developed by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society and Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. The exhibit is will be here February 5 through early April 2015.
116 Reaching for Higher Ground film series begins with drones
Public Relations News Release 2014:156, p.1
On January 26, the Center for Multicultural Education will have a film and discussion series. This year's theme is Media and Social Media: A Networked Society, and the events are free and open to the public.
117 UNI Museum to host Camp Dodge lecture
Public Relations News Release 2014:127, p.1
The lecture will take place December 10, on the first floor of the Rod Library. After the lecture, there will be an exhibit as well. Both the exhibit and presentation are free and open to the public.
118 Going around the world for International Education Week
Public Relations News Release 2014:119, p.1
To help celebrate International Education week, Rod Library is hosting "Around the World in 120 Minutes" on November 19. More than 20 countries will be represented at various tables. All events are free and open to the public.
119 UNI art professor to present on World War I ship camouflage
Public Relations News Release 2014:116, p.1
UNI art professor Roy Behrens will present his lecture to accompany the most recent exhibit added to the UNI Museum. The presentation is November 17, on the first floor of Rod Library.
120 Getting together to listen
Northern Iowan 111:21, p.4
Rod Library hosted a listening table, a gathering where anyone can talk without being judged; photo.
121 UNI faculty and staff proclaim 'We Can Do Better'
Public Relations News Release 2014:106, p.1
UNI faculty and staff have planned a Day of Solidarity in response to the posts on Yik Yak, it is taking place November 6, near the fountain between Maucker Union and Rod Library.
122 UNI to offer digital media classes to kids
Public Relations News Release 2014:43, p.1
UNI will offer digital media classes to elementary and junior high kids on Saturdays, starting October 4. Classes meet in the computer lab on Rod Library's main floor, Room 286. The cost is $5 per hour.
123 Rod Library undergoes transformations for accessibility
Northern Iowan 111:4, p.5
Rod Library began work on three new renovations inside their space that will change the library experience for the students including a west entrance, new cafe, and a museum on the first floor; photo.
124 Panthers are back in session; Ruud and NISG welcome students back to campus
Northern Iowan 111:1, p.1
President Ruud and NISG leaders outline UNI high points and ask students to take an interest in their campus; urge them to become involved in campus matters; photo.
125 Welcome from the university's president
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.
President Ruud welcomes students and faculty to a new year at UNI.
126 Top 10 hidden places to study on campus
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.
Lists and pictures of the top ten place to study on campus; photo.
127 Rod Library hosts new UNI Museums exhibit
Public Relations News Release 2013:255, p.1
African art is going to be featured in the Rod Library as part of a new exhibit titled "The Sacred & The Secular". This exhibit will be open through September 28.
128 Food for your stomach and mind
Northern Iowan 110:50, p.6
Next fall the Rod Library will feature a café where students can purchase food and beverages. This is a way to attract more students to the library. The project is funded by the library, Department of Residence, and academic affairs; photo.
129 Heroes convene at Rod
Northern Iowan 110:46, p.1
Rod Library hosted a Mini Comic Con event with about 1,200 people in attendance. The event featured several different discussions as well as artwork and a costume contest. Comic shops The Core and Limited Edition sponsored the costume contest; photo.
130 Mini Comic-Con at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:222, p.1
Rod Library will host a Mini Comic-Con with a variety of comic book-related activities. There will even be a costume contests with prizes awarded for each age group. The event is free and open to the public.
131 New skills grace UNI: funding enables Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to open in library
Northern Iowan 110:43, p.1
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning program will open in room 378 of the Rod Library. This program will offer workshops and forums on ways to enhance learning. This will help both students and faculty to connect; photo.
132 UNI panel to explore portrayal of women in comics
Public Relations News Release 2013:198, p.1
UNI will host the panel discussion "Representations of Women in Comics: How Women are Drawn, Dressed, Desired and Discarded". The event will lead up to the Rod Library's Mini Comic-Con event. The event is free and open to the public.
133 Annual read-in brings familiar face to UNI
Northern Iowan 110:41, p.4
UNI hosted its eight annual African-American Read-In. Children from the Cedar Valley met the friendly Sesame Street cast members and were exposed to many different books and illustrations from African-American authors; photo.
134 UNI to host digital media speaker
Public Relations News Release 2013:180, p.1
Cheryl Ball will be speaking as part of the Digital Turn: Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series. Ball's Presentation, "Boutique Data in Writing Studies" will talk about the validity of research methods.
135 Mini comic con to soar into Rod Library
Northern Iowan 110:36, p.1
The Rod Library is hosting a mini comic con on March 29. There will be several speakers and events leading up to it. This event is meant to show the public that the Rod Library and their services are available to everyone in the community.
136 Rod Library displays UNI Museum treasures
Northern Iowan 110:28, p.1
Cuurrently there is an exhibit, "Treasures: A Sampling of the UNI Museums Collection" in Rod Library. The exhibit features various artifacts from all over the world. The pieces on display are from the UNI Museum that closed due to budget cuts; photo.
137 UNI Museums 'Treasures' at Rod Library
Public Relations News Release 2013:127, p.1
A new exhibit "Treasures: A Sampling of the UNI Museums Collection" will be displayed on the first floor of Rod Library. Mammoth teeth, Native American pottery, and an early 20th century stereoscope are a few of the objects on display.
138 Students react to library changes
Northern Iowan 110:20, p.4
Students respond to the changes being made in Rod Library. There have been many changes made making the library more integrated with technology and to better allow for group work.
139 Arriving from around the globe: What do foreign exchange students think about UNI?
Northern Iowan 110:19, p.4
Foreign exchange students tend to think highly of UNI. Many students feel very welcome on campus, but wish their were more activities to bridge the gap between international students and locals; photo.
140 Collaboration at work!
Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.6
Dean Christopher Cox outlines his views on perceived changing needs in the Rod Library and its program of services; photo.
141 Art created from trash will be subject of UNI lecture
Public Relations News Release 2013:73, p.1
Rod Library will feature the exhibit, "Reverse: The Art of Project A.W.A.R.E.". This features sculptures made out of more then 1,500 pounds of trash. UNI has partnered with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to bring this exhibit to campus.
142 Rod Library hosts games to battle hunger
Northern Iowan 110:8, p.1
Rod Library hosted its Third Annual Cedar Valley Hunger Games. Non-perishable food and toiletry items were donated to the Iowa Food Bank. The Games were modeled after the book and film series "The Hunger Games". Teams 15 and 16 tied for first; photo.
143 UNI to host third Hunger Games event Sept. 21
Public Relations News Release 2013:59, p.1
The Rod Library will hold the third annual Cedar Valley Hunger Games event. The event aims to simulate the books with puzzles, riddles and activities. There will also be trivia questions from the book. The grand prize is tickets to the upcoming movie.
144 Letter from Ruud: Welcome to UNI
Northern Iowan 110:1, p.4
President Ruud welcomes students back to campus and encourages them to get involved both on campus and in the community; photo.
145 Rod Library issues student-oriented updates, adds outdoor book drop
Northern Iowan 109:58, p.1
Rod Library is making changes this summer, both inside and outside. A book drop box is in place near Gilchrist Hall. The Multi Service Center, and the Interlibrary Loan section will change places. Other changes discussed; photo.
146 11. Make your own history at UNI by tackling the Traditions Challenge
Northern Iowan 109:54, p.
All incoming freshman get the Traditions Challenge book. Students are encouraged to start making memories by completely the different challenges listed in the book. Students are to take pictures of the challenges; photo.
147 Renovations at the library give more for students
Northern Iowan 109:51, p.1
The Rod Library will be going through a few renovations to incorporate more technology and group work space. This includes a digital media hub with equipment available for check out. All of the renovations will be completed within the next year; photo.
148 I Spy at UNI
Northern Iowan 109:42, p.2
Mystery photo awaiting identification. The previous photo was of a globe located in the Rod Library, identified by Ken Connelly; photo.
149 High school students get 'Up Close' to UNI
Public Relations News Release 2012:198, p.1
High school students get a chance to see and learn more about UNI during "UNI Up Close." Prospective students will receive a tour of the campus. They will also participate in academic workshops.
150 High school students can get 'Up Close' to UNI
Public Relations News Release 2012:196, p.1
High school students get a sneak peek of UNI's campus at "UNI Up Close." Prospective students are given tours and sit through academic workshops.