Rod Library

Displaying 101 - 150 of 403 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
101 Rod Library is my bae and it can be yours too
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.3

Carr-Murphy encourages students to visit Rod Library and take advantage of all it has to offer; photos.

102 Panel to discuss disability issues
Northern Iowan 112:36, p.2

Rod Library and Student Disability Services will hold a screening of the film "The New Asylums: Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System" and a panel discussion on disabilities as a social justice issue in the Center for Multicultural Education on February 17.

103 Romantic spots on campus
Northern Iowan 112:35, p.1

Ideas for romantic spots on campus for Valentine's Day include the Campanile, Kamerick Art Building, Hudson Road bridge, and Book Bistro in Rod Library; photos.

104 Campus study hidey-holes
Northern Iowan 112:27, p.1

As finals approach, various buildings and structures across campus offer study spots for students; photos.

105 SWS guest column: De-stress for finals
Northern Iowan 112:27, p.3

Student Wellness Services offers resources for stress management as finals approach, including events in Maucker Union, Rod Library, and the Center for Multicultural Education.

106 Get your passport ready
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.2

The second annual Around the World in 180 Minutes will take place in Rod Library on November 18 as part of International Education Week.

107 Museum roars back to life
Northern Iowan 112:19, p.1

After its Hudson Road location closed to the public in 2012, the UNI Museum has re-opened in Rod Library. It features three new exhibits: Lighting Up: Drug Culture Around the World; Dia de los Muertos; and Elements of Design: Historical Symbolism in Material Culture; photo.

108 Parade prevails in the cold
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.1

The homecoming parade was held on Saturday, October 17, with many student organizations participating. Awards were announced at the football game: UNI Health Center one first place and Panther Pep Crew won "Most Spirited"; phoots.

109 Off campus? Off the mind of students
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.1

Few students know about the many off-campus events that UNI hosts, ranging from speakers to art displays. Rod Library is hosting a series called "Latino Americans: 500 Years of History," including an event where Dr. Michael D. Blackwell spoke at the Waterloo Center for the Arts; photo.

110 Bash in the stacks brings students to Rod
Northern Iowan 112:2, p.1

Rod Library was filled with games and fun during the second annual Bash in the Stacks on August 27; photos.

111 Book Bistro
Northern Iowan 111:54, p.
An introduction to the Book Bistro.
112 A brief letter in preparation for my week
Northern Iowan 111:53, p.4
Monica Clark shares her dead week struggles; photo.
113 Con you believe it?
Northern Iowan 111:44, p.1
Rod Library hosted its second RodCon comic book convention; photo.
114 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.
115 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.
116 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.
117 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.
118 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.
119 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.
120 Tournament on the day of love
Northern Iowan 111:36, p.4
Rod Library hosted a valentines day chess tournament; photo.
121 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.

122 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.
123 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.
124 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
125 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.
126 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.
127 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.
128 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.
129 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.
130 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.
131 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.
132 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.
133 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.
134 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.
135 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.
136 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.
137 Welcome from the university's president
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.
President Ruud welcomes students and faculty to a new year at UNI.
138 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.
139 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.
140 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.
141 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.
142 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.
143 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.

144 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.
145 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.
146 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.
147 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.
148 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.
149 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.

150 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.