School of Health--Physical Education--and Leisure Services

Displaying 1 - 50 of 117 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	School of Music performs 'Dances' Northern Iowan 114:31, p.5	01/25/2018	UNI Faculty and the School of Music presented a recital of the piece 'Dances;' photos.
2	Linda Caldwell to present McElroy Scholar lecture Public Relations News Release 2014:203, p.1	03/10/2015	UNI School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services will host the 2015 R.J. McElroy Scholar lecturer, April 2, at the Wellness Recreation Center, Room 252.
3	UNI to recognize former graduates in Hall of Excellence ceremony Public Relations News Release 2014:92, p.1	10/22/2014	Six graduates from the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services at UNI will be inducted into the school's Elinor A. Crawford and William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence, November 1, in the UNI Commons. The cost of the ceremony is $20.
4	New course offered as alternative to Personal Wellness Northern Iowan 110:20, p.1	11/05/2013	UNI is now offering an alternative to the Personal Wellness class. Students are now given the option to take, Dimensions of Well-Being, including both lecture and lab portions. Some students feel that including a lab will enhance their education.
5	University of Northern Iowa to induct students into Teacher Education Program Public Relations News Release 2013:103, p.1	10/22/2013	UNI will host the bi-annual Teacher Education Induction Convocation. Three hundred and sixty-eight students have satisfied requirements for admission to the UNI Teacher Education Program. This is the 46th group inducted since 1991.
6	UNI Hall of Excellence to host speaker and ceremony Public Relations News Release 2013:86, p.1	10/09/2013	UNI will be hosting Anita DeFrantz, member of the International Olympic Committee, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Hall of Excellence. This year four people will be inducted into the Hall of Excellence.
7	UNI's dance troupes to host fall performance Public Relations News Release 2013:83, p.1	10/08/2013	Orchesis and the International Dance theatre will present their annual fall dance concert. The companies will perform a variety of dance styles. The event is free and open to the public.
8	UNI to host Taiwan delegation for International Power-Lift, Strength and Sport Summit Public Relations News Release 2012:2, p.1	07/05/2012	Fourteen coaches, educators, and former Olympic athletes from Taiwan will study, research, and disseminate information in the field of strength and conditioning. The group will observe training of the football, volleyball, and wrestling teams.
9	UNI to offer online Master of Arts in Physical Education Public Relations News Release 2011:125, p.1	11/29/2011	A Mater's of Art in Physical Education will be offered by UNI online and takes fives consecutive semesters to complete.
10	Kindergym tumbles back to UNI Northern Iowan 108:3, p.3	09/02/2011	Students studying early childhood education; including physical education will be helping/observing during Kindergym. This program is for children ages 2-5 and is held on Saturday mornings from 9:00-9:50 for six consecutive weekends.
11	HPELS to induct alumni into Hall of Excellence Northern Iowan 107:22, p.1	11/12/2010	Shellie Pfohl and eight other alumni will join members of the Elinor A. Crawford & William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence. Criteria for induction included; photo.
12	UNI dance troupes to perform Public Relations News Release 2010:66, p.1	09/21/2010	Orchesis will perform a variety of contemporary pieces, ranging from jazz to modern styles. The International Dance Theatre will perform traditional styles like clogging, ballroom, and Scottish dancing.
13	UNI professor addresses children's disconnect with nature and the outdoors; LYHS classes prepare students to address changes in outdoor youth leisure Public Relations News Release 2009:461, p.1	05/19/2010	The way children interact with nature and the outdoors has changed over the years. Outdoor recreation classes are helping students prepare to combat this change in youth leisure behavior. Kathy Scholl refers to journalist Richard Louv's research.
14	UNI International Dance Theatre to perform April 24 and 25 Public Relations News Release 2009:398, p.1	04/12/2010	The spring concert will take place in Davis Hall in Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. This year's show will feature dances spanning America's history, including dances of early settlers, the Charleston era, Broadway musicals, swing and big band.
15	UNI American Humanics (AH) program organizes health fair for local high school students Public Relations News Release 2009:349, p.1	03/23/2010	The AH program donates 500 hours of service annually to a local nonprofit agency. This year the Black Hawk County Health Department was chosen to help educate students about making healthy decisions and living a healthy lifestyle.
16	UNI announces inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients Public Relations News Release 2009:233, p.1	01/21/2010	Ten individuals were recently honored for their efforts to enhance diversity during the second-annual town hall meeting on diversity.These students, faculty and staff received the inaugural UNI Diversity Matters Award. Recipients listed.
17	UNI faculty, staff receive 2009 Regents Excellence Awards Public Relations News Release 2009:125, p.1	10/20/2009	Nine faculty and staff members received 2009 Faculty or Staff Excellence Awards, given by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. The recipients were honored at Convocation in September. Recipients and nominators are listed.
18	Local students travel the globe with UNI's Camp Adventure Public Relations News Release 2009:118, p.1	10/13/2009	This summer more than 700 students participated in a program that offers an opportunity to travel around the world while providing summer recreation programs for dependent youth at U. S. military installations, and U. S. Embassies. Students listed.
19	UNI Dance Companies to Present Family Weekend Concerts Public Relations News Release 2009:85, p.1	09/28/2009	Orchesis is one of the oldest student groups on the campus, having been organized during the 1926-1927 academic year. International Dance Theatre is the performing group of the Folk and Ballroom Dancers, which was founded in 1957. Students listed.
20	UNI to host talk on energy sustainability and efficiency Public Relations News Release 2008:351, p.1	02/18/2009	Speakers Dennis Munroe, director of physical education and recreation; Greg Haider, facilities supervisor and Rachel auerbach, ecological design center student president, will speak on "Green Building Upgrades: Lessons from the University of Oregon."
21	Just for Kicks hosts indoor soccer league for all ages Public Relations News Release 2008:289, p.1	01/06/2009	The "Just for Kicks" sixth annual Panther Pride Indoor Soccer League is a program to train youth soccer coaches and advanced players, launched by the Leisure, Youth and Human Services Division.
22	University of Northern Iowa's Camp Adventure sends 62 California State University, Chico students around the globe Public Relations News Release 2008:277, p.1	12/17/2008	Camp Adventure offers a variety of high quality/high impact youth programs, including day, sports, resident, spirit, art, dance, computer and adventure challenge camps, aquatic services and teen programs. Students listed
23	University of Northern Iowa's Camp Adventure sends 11 Florida State students around the globe Public Relations News Release 2008:259, p.1	12/05/2008	Students had the opportunity to participate in a dynamic program to travel around the world providing summer recreation programs for dependent youth at U. S. military installations, U. S. embassies, and international schools. Students listed.
24	University of Northern Iowa's Camp Adventure sends 71 University of Iowa students around the globe Public Relations News Release 2008:252, p.1	12/02/2008	Seventy-one University students, were among more than 800 staff members, who had the opportunity to participate in a dynamic program to travel around the world providing summer recreation programs for dependent youth at military bases. Students listed.
25	University of Northern Iowa's Camp Adventure sends more than 110 UNI students around the globe Public Relations News Release 2008:233, p.1	11/18/2008	Camp Adventure offers a variety of high quality/high impact youth programs, including day, sports, resident, spirit, art, dance, computer and adventure challenge camps, aquatic services and teen programs. List of students.
26	UNI honors 13 with induction into School of HPELS' Hall of Excellence Public Relations News Release 2008:112, p.1	09/30/2008	Thirteen graduates from the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services were inducted into the school's Elinor A. Crawford & William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence earlier this month.
27	Construction of new pond underway Northern Iowan 105:5, p.6	09/16/2008	Wetland Demonstration Park under construction north of the Dome parking lot; expected to provide both instructional and recreational opportunities.
28	Operation Falcon Pride a success, ready for second session Public Relations News Release 2007:750, p.1	07/07/2008	Twelve students acted as counselors and conducted the program that included clinics with the UNI Athletic Department and snacks and lunches from the Kids Café program and the Cedar Valley Food Bank.
29	UNI to launch "Just for Kicks," new program to train youth soccer coaches, advanced players Public Relations News Release 2007:512, p.1	03/20/2008	"Just for Kicks" is a new program being launched this spring by the Leisure, Youth and Human Services Division at UNI.
30	UNI to honor eight with induction into School of HPELS' "Hall of Excellence" Public Relations News Release 2007:272, p.1	11/07/2007	Biographical profiles of inductees.
31	UNI Guidance Counseler Advisory Board to meet September 24 Public Relations News Release 2007:159, p.1	09/17/2007	Nineteen guidance counselors from high schools across Iowa will be present for the Guidance Counselor Advisory Board meeting; list of members.
32	"Wheelchair Sports Camp" continuing through Saturday at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:21, p.1	06/14/2007	Nancy Hamilton will be the director for the "Wheelchair Sports Camp."
33	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/19/2007	The panel discussion, "Careers with Nutrition," will take place Thursday, February 22.
34	UNI to host Capoeira showcase Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/23/2006	The Capoeira Sport Club will host a Grand Show of Capoeira Saturday, October 28.
35	UNI to honor 12 with induction into School of HPELS "Hall of Excellence" Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/18/2006	Biographical profiles of the School of HPELS "Hall of Excellence" 2006 inductees.
36	UNI breaks ground on new Human Performance Center; Center's programs focus on community partnerships, outreach Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	07/21/2006	Building will be near the Wellness Recreation Center and will benefit the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services.
37	UNI's Hensley inducted into National Association for Sport and Physical Education Hall of Fame Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/06/2005	UNI professor receives high honors from NASPE.
38	UNI's International Dance Theatre to perform April 2-3 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	03/25/2005	UNI Capoeira, Africa Dance Clubs, and Orchesis will also perform in show; includes list of participants.
39	Chinese New Year festival to be held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	02/18/2005	Festival will celebrate Chinese culture.
40	National Philanthropy Day good fit for new UNI graduate program in philanthropy and nonprofit development Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/15/2004	Thirty-hour graduate course in philanthropy is now offered at UNI.
41	UNI professors conducting study of area well water Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/20/2004	One hundred fifty volunteers will study the effects of nitrates in private well water in association with UNI's School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services.
42	Board of Regents to meet Sept. 14 and 15 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/07/2004	Topics the Board of Regents will discuss during their next meeting.
43	HPC receives major $500,000 grant Northern Iowan 100:55, p.5	04/30/2004	R. J. McElroy Trust pledges $500,000 toward construction of Human Performance Center.
44	Joslyn honored as distinguished scholar Northern Iowan 100:33, p.6	02/03/2004	Sue Joslyn named a UNI Distinguished Scholar for cancer research; photo.
45	UNI students complete fall 2002 session of Young Peoples Dance Theatre Public Relations News Release 2002:330, p.1	02/17/2003	Students participating in Young Peoples Dance Theatre are listed.
46	Recipient of 2003 Monica R. Wild and Doris E. White Scholar Award to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2002:283, p.1	01/24/2003	Ming-Kai Chin will speak on January 29 and is the inaugural winner of this award.
47	UNI hires architectural firm to design McLeodUSA Center/Human Performance Center Public Relations News Release 2002:31, p.1	08/08/2002	The Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck architectural firm has been hired to design UNI's McLeodUSA Center; this firm also designed the fourth floor of Rod Library and the ROTH complex.
48	A school of excellence and commitment continues to read rewards Northern Iowa Today 30:2, p.5	04/01/2002	The School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services has a program and faculty that are recognized throughout the nation; photo.
49	UNI hosts American College Dance Festival Public Relations News Release 2001:343, p.1	03/08/2002	Faculty and students from 21 colleges will participate in the 2002 American College Dance Festival in the GBPAC. Bill Evans, Wendy Perron, and Brendan McCall will serve as adjudicators for the event.
50	UNI observes national Athletic Training Month Public Relations News Release 2000:285, p.1	03/02/2001	Beginning in the fall of 2001, UNI will offer a major in athletic training.