School of Health--Physical Education--and Leisure Services
Displaying 51 - 100 of 117 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
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| 51 | UNI's Christopher Edginton wins 2000 National Literary Award Public Relations News Release 2000:0, p.1 |
Christopher R. Edginton received the 2000 National Literary Award from the National Recreation and Park Association. | |
| 52 | Resolving to keep your kids healthy Public Relations News Release 2000:238, p.1 |
Rip Marston suggests parents focus on children's personal wellness. | |
| 53 | UNI expertise will boost "livability" quotient Northern Iowa Today 84:1, p.5 |
Several UNI units contribute to improving the quality of life in Iowa. | |
| 54 | UNI Global Health Corps promotes health education in Ghana Public Relations News Release 1999:117, p.1 |
Three students and two professors from UNI traveled to Ghana to present health promotion seminars in villages. | |
| 55 | Medieval martial art blends African-Brazilian cultures Northern Iowan 96:13, p.10 |
History of capoeira, a martial art currently sponsored as a course by HPELS; photo. | |
| 56 | Additional class added as swing seduces students Northern Iowan 95:39, p.14 |
HPELS will add another section of swing dance instruction to their schedule because of great interest from students. | |
| 57 | World-renowned instructors teach free Lindy Hop workshops Northern Iowan 95:35, p.12 |
Instructors will teach swing dances this weekend to the public in the Commons Friday and Price Lab and Waterloo Recreation Center Saturday. | |
| 58 | The University of Northern Iowa's School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services to offer 'Kindergym' this spring Public Relations News Release 1998:204, p.1 |
UNI will offer "Kindergym", a program focusing on the development of motor skills for 2-5 year olds, on Saturdays. | |
| 59 | Realizing a vision: UNI dedicates the Wellness/Recreation Center Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.4 |
Account of dedication ceremony; photo. | |
| 60 | Upswing in wellness at Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.2 |
Students and staff talk about use of new Wellness/Recreation Center; photo. | |
| 61 | The University of Northern Iowa School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services symposium strengthens international ties Public Relations News Release 1998:164, p.1 |
UNI's HPELS hosted an international symposium November 11; Christopher Edginton and Jane Mertesdorf represented UNI. | |
| 62 | Festival kicks for martial arts fans Northern Iowan 94:53, p.9 |
Michael A. De Marco demonstrated his form at the Martial Arts Festival Monday; photo. | |
| 63 | Kick up your heels at Fall Dance Fest Northern Iowan 94:23, p.11 |
International music and dancing featured at Dance Festival. | |
| 64 | Recently/soon to be published: Christopher Edginton, Jane Mertesdorf, Donald DeGraaf, Susan Edginton, and Carole Hanson Campus News Network 8:5, p. |
Christopher Edginton, Jane Mertesdorf, Donald DeGraaf, Susan Edginton, and Carole Hanson co-authored books and articles on leisure services. | |
| 65 | Japan special events to be held on the University of Northern Iowa campus, Sunday through Wednesday April 20-23 Public Relations News Release 1996:366, p.1 |
UNI takes four day to reflect on Japanese culture, language, and the study of Japan. A speak will be given by award-winning children's author Yoko Kawashima Watkins. | |
| 66 | UNI professor says fitness levels of children continue to drop Northern Iowa Today 25:1, p.2 |
Professor Larry Hensley finds fewer children meeting guidelines; photo. | |
| 67 | Swedish visitors Campus News Network 6:19, p.2 |
Twenty-eight members of Swedish folk dance and music society Philochoros will visit UNI June 19-23 and will present concerts and workshops. | |
| 68 | Internationally known educators speak at UNI Northern Iowan 92:44, p.3 |
Paulo Freire and Augusto Boal will visit. | |
| 69 | University of Northern Iowa receives grant to establish national program for playground safety Public Relations News Release 1995:157, p.1 |
UNI is the home for the National Program for Playground Safety thanks to a $550,000 grant. | |
| 70 | University of Northern Iowa Orchesis Dance Troupe performance schedule underway; this year's officers and members announced Public Relations News Release 1995:108, p.1 |
Orchesis announces officers and performance schedule. Members listed. | |
| 71 | University of Northern Iowa to offer international folk dance workshop October 20-22 Public Relations News Release 1995:76, p.1 |
Folk Dance workshop will be offered at UNI. | |
| 72 | Faculty, staff to tour Wellness Center Northern Iowan 92:10, p.4 |
Group will check on progress in new building. | |
| 73 | School of Health Physical Education and Leisure Services Campus News Network 5:18, p. |
Faculty from HPELS presented papers at AAHPERD national convention. | |
| 74 | Breaking new ground in wellness Public Relations News Release 1994:446, p.1 |
New wellness facility to be built at UNI. Groundbreaking took place May 8. | |
| 75 | University of Northern Iowa to break ground for new wellness/recreation center Public Relations News Release 1994:443, p.1 |
Groundbreaking ceremonies announced for UNI wellness/recreation center. | |
| 76 | Evening of ballroom dance to be held at University of Northern Iowa Sunday, April 30 Public Relations News Release 1994:413, p.1 |
Maucker Union to host an evening of ballroom dancing. The dance is open to the UNI campus and local community free of charge. | |
| 77 | Students can kick it up at evenings of dance Northern Iowan 91:55, p.11 |
Plans for Spring Dance Festival. | |
| 78 | "An Evening of Ballroom Dancing" to be held at the University of Northern Iowa Tuesday, December 6 Public Relations News Release 1994:167, p.1 |
Maucker Union Expansion will host an evening of ballroom dancing. | |
| 79 | Regents make Performing Arts Center top new construction project at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1994:24, p.1 |
Top construction project named at UNI for the upcoming year. | |
| 80 | Wellness/recreation center Northern Iowa Today 22:2, p.1 |
Detailed look at features of planned facilities; Regents approve program statement and schematic design in July; photo. | |
| 81 | A "well" place to teach wellness Northern Iowa Today 77:2, p.8 |
New center to replace East Gym is at top of UNI capital improvement list; photo. | |
| 82 | School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services Campus News Network 4:9, p.2 |
Faculty from School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services had articles published. | |
| 83 | American Humanics magazine to be edited at UNI Campus News Network 4:3, p.3 |
Debra J. Jordan will edit "Humanics: The Journal of Leadership for Youth and Human Service" as part of new partnership between UNI and American Humanics Inc. | |
| 84 | Faculty profile: Can do Northern Iowa Today 77:1, p.16 |
Biographical sketch of Professors Forrest Dolgener and David Whitsett; photo. | |
| 85 | University of Northern Iowa to host fifth annual physical education conference Public Relations News Release 1992:521, p.1 |
The physical education PK-12 learning/sharing conference will be held at UNI. Featured speakers include Kathleen Sirovy and Bonnie Hopper. | |
| 86 | School of HPELS announces expanded open recreation hours Public Relations News Release 1992:507, p.1 |
Expanded recreation hours are announced. | |
| 87 | Regents approve request to limit enrollment; University can't grow without needed resources Northern Iowan 88:46, p.1 |
Also approves Home Economics Department name change; receives proposal to raise room and board rates $174; receives notification of continued accreditation of Leisure Services Division of HPELS. | |
| 88 | Leading the new concept of personal wellness Northern Iowa Today 75:2, p.7 |
Development of wellness concept at UNI; plans for future include new wellness center. | |
| 89 | School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services granted accreditation by national organization Northern Iowa Today 75:2, p.21 |
School accredited by National Recreation and parks Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation. | |
| 90 | University of Northern Iowa Leisure Services Division granted accreditation by national organization Public Relations News Release 1991:265, p.1 |
A five year accreditation was granted to the Leisure Services Division by the National Recreation and Parks Association/American Association for Leisure and recreation Council. | |
| 91 | Accreditation continued for Leisure Services Campus News Network 2:7, p.2 |
Accredited for next five years. | |
| 92 | National Youth Agencies to gather at University of Northern Iowa September 27-28 to develop guidelines for professional development Public Relations News Release 1991:71, p.1 |
UNI will host a working conference for representatives of well-known national youth organizations. Speakers include Christine Kwak and Frank Esser. | |
| 93 | Three new academic heads at UNI Campus News Network 2:2, p. |
Joel Haack succeeds Dave Duncan in Math; Philip Suckling replaces Jonathan Lu in Geography; Christopher Edginton succeeds William Thrall in HPELS. | |
| 94 | Waverly native wins physical education scholarship from University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:662, p.1 |
UNI awards James R. Clark Memorial Scholarship. | |
| 95 | Physical education conference for K-12 educators set for April 14 and15 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:447, p.1 |
UNI to host two hundred educators for the Fourth Annual Physical Education K-12 Learning Conference. Billy Gober will address the group. | |
| 96 | "Dance Co Motion" to present dance concerts November 30, December 1 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:212, p.1 |
Dance Co Motion, a professional dance group, will perform at UNI led by founder Valerie Williams. | |
| 97 | "If you can move, you can dance" workshop to be held at University of Northern Iowa November 30 and December 1 ( registration deadline November 23) Public Relations News Release 1990:199, p.1 |
Valerie Williams will lead a workshop at UNI focusing on dance as a form of communication and self expression. | |
| 98 | Annual spring folk dance concerts set for April at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:532, p.1 |
The Folk Ensemble presents the Spring Folk Dance Festival in West Gymnasium and the Auditorium Building. The Folk Ensemble Is sponsored by the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, as well as the Northern Iowan Student Government. | |
| 99 | Biology graduate student at Northern Iowa pursuing research on arterial disease Public Relations News Release 1989:520, p.1 |
Todd Hixson studies arterial disease prevention under Doctor Mohammad Islami for his master's thesis. Hixson works closely with professors from the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation for his practicum project. | |
| 100 | A new perspective on body movement Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.12 |
New computer system strengthens capabilities in kinesiology. |