Speakers

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Guest speaker Leo Lambert on keeping the heart in education Northern Iowan 119:31, p.1	01/26/2023	President of Elon University in North Carolina Leo Lambert speaks to UNI and Wartburg's faculty and staff about building healthy relationships with undergraduate students; photo.
2	Questioning the inclusiveness of education Northern Iowan 117:46, p.4	04/01/2021	On March 30, University of Norfolk professor Justin Haegele gave the annual Carlton-Mellichamp Lecture in Education in three presentations over Zoom. It focused on his research with visually impaired students in physical education (PE) classes and ideas of exclusion and inclusion; photos.
3	LTE: Active Minds to host group creator, Alison Malmon Northern Iowan 117:45, p.3	03/29/2021	Active Minds UNI is hosting Alison Malmon, the founder and executive director of Active Minds, via Zoom on April 1. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Many professors in mental health departments are granting students extra credit to attend this event.
4	Clohesy Series invites S. Leo Chiang Northern Iowan 115:32, p.2	02/04/2019	Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang will visit campus and present two of his films as a part of the Clohesy Documentary Series.
5	NASA opportunities discusses on campus Northern Iowan 114:25, p.5	11/30/2017	Former Space Station Flight Director, Tomas Torres, discusses research and internship opportunities with NASA via the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC); photo.
6	MSA to discuss Islamophobia Northern Iowan 114:24, p.2	11/16/2017	The Muslim Student Association will host a lecture "Rise of Islamophobia" from visiting professor Khaled Beydoun. MSA hopes the lecture will help teach others about Islam, the differences between Islam and radical Islam, and help counter Islamophobia; photo.
7	19147 Russian Revolutions remembered Northern Iowan 114:23, p.1	11/13/2017	UNI invites four speakers to give a lecture called "Russian Revolution and Modern Russia (1917-2017): 100 Years of Dreams and Realities" followed by a Q&A session. There is an overview of the lectures each speaker gave; photo.
8	Wang's "In Real Life" adapted at UNI Northern Iowan 114:19, p.1	10/30/2017	Cartoonist and illustrator, Jen Wang, is coming to UNI to give a lecture as a part of the Hearst Lecture Series. She attended the performance adaptation of her graphic novel "In Real Life" performed by the Interpreters Theatre; photo.
9	"My Black is Beautiful" week Northern Iowan 114:19, p.4	10/30/2017	The Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting "My Black is Beautiful Week" to celebrate and acknowledge African American students at UNI. The week will have a variety of events or activities such as speakers, a movie night, games, and food; photo.
10	Darby discusses racism in Iowa schools Northern Iowan 114:16, p.3	10/19/2017	Derrick Darby, a professor from the University of Michigan, gives a talk about racism in the education system as a part of the Hearst Lecture Series; photo.
11	UNI alum captures the "Blood Road" Northern Iowan 114:14, p.4	10/12/2017	Former UNI student Nick Schrunk directed the documentary "Blood Road". UNI held a screening of the film and Schrunk came to UNI to discuss his experience; photo.
12	Tinker talks firs amendment Northern Iowan 114:13, p.2	10/09/2017	Mary Beth Tinker gives a talk about the importance of free speech and the First Amendment. She discusses her life and her experiences with the struggle for free speech; photo.
13	Peabody award winner comes to UNI Northern Iowan 114:11, p.2	10/02/2017	Peabody award winner, Majora Carter, will be giving a talk on environmental issues, the green economy, and economic development in low-status communities. This talk is a part of the Provost's Sustainability Lecture Series; photo.
14	Therapy dogs visit UNI Campus Northern Iowan 114:9, p.4	09/25/2017	Susan Vallem, from Retrieving Freedom, gave a presentation about why service dogs are important. She discussed how service dogs help veterans, people with autism, disabilities, and mental health, such as depression and loneliness; photo.
15	DACA and documentation discussed Northern Iowan 114:9, p.2	09/25/2017	A forum titled "Immigration 101: DACA, Documentation, and the Importance of Immigrants in Our Community", was held at UNI. The forum featured speakers and panelists; photo.
16	Rod Library brings in the UNI "turtle guy" Northern Iowan 114:8, p.4	09/21/2017	UNI Rod Library hosts UNI professor Jeff Tamplin's (aka the "turtle guy") art exhibition "Creatures in Pointillism". Tamplin gives a talk about his exhibit; photo.
17	Artist DuBois on photography Northern Iowan 114:6, p.4	09/14/2017	Photographer, Doug DuBois, gives a lecture in the Kamerick Art Building. DuBois's work is currently on display in three of UNI's galleries; photo.
18	The Storm Lake Times: A tale of how a small Iowa paper received a Pulitzer Northern Iowan 114:6, p.1	09/14/2017	Tom Cullen, a reporter for The Storm Lake Times gave a talk about how their paper won a Pulitzer for their work reporting on the Des Moines Waterworks; photo.
19	DACA dreamers close to home Northern Iowan 114:5, p.1	09/11/2017	Hundreds gather on Main Street to protest President Trump's repeal of DACA. There are several speakers, including UNI students; photo.
20	Son of Pulitzer winner coming to UNI Northern Iowan 114:4, p.2	09/07/2017	Tom Cullen is giving a talk about Storm Lake Times's Pulitzer Prize win. The newspaper won the prize for their work on the Des Moines Waterworks lawsuit; photo.
21	Peace rally Northern Iowan 114:4, p.1	09/07/2017	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) hosted a Peace Rally. The rally featured several speakers that included UNI students, professors, and community members; photo.
22	Alumni rethinks cancer treatment Northern Iowan 112:17, p.2	10/26/2015	UNI alumni Kimryn Rathmell gave the talk "The Exciting State of Affairs for Drug Development in Cancer: 2015" on October 22 in Lantz Auditorium in McCollum Science Hall as the 19th annual Leland Wilson Lectureship; photos.
23	Organization offers LiNK to those fleeing North Korea Northern Iowan 112:12, p.1	10/08/2015	As part of Refugee and Immigrant Support and Empowerment (RISE) Week, non-profit organization Liberty in North Korea presented about their mission to assist North Korean refugees on October 6 in Maucker Union. Other events included "Be in the Know: The Refugee Crisis in Europe," "Every DREAMer Has a Story," "Personal Accounts from Burma," and "How Can We Help Our Neighbors?"
24	Living life in the front row Northern Iowan 112:11, p.5	10/05/2015	The Service and Leadership Council (SLC) and Campus Activities Board (CAB) partnered to bring Jon Vroman to campus on October 1 for the presentation "Living a Fearless Front Row Life."
25	The poor of '1984' Northern Iowan 112:7, p.1	09/21/2015	James M. Lang, an English professor at Assumption College, gave the lecture "The Poor of '1984': The Roots of George Orwell's Final Novel" on September 18 in Seerley Hall as part of the Ethics in Higher Education Conference. He discussed themes of capitalism and the invisibility of poor people in Orwell's work.
26	Filling your free time: explore student orgs Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3	09/17/2015	In the author's opinion, students should take advantage of opportunities at UNI that could include joining a student organization, attending a performance, or going to a lecture.
27	Clinton 'deals in' on gender card Northern Iowan 112:6, p.1	09/17/2015	Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke in Maucker Union on September 14, addressing women's and economic issues; photos.
28	"1984" in 2015 Northern Iowan 112:5, p.1	09/14/2015	Dr. James Lang of Assumption College will give the keynote lecture "The Poor of '1984': The Roots of George Orwell's Final Novel" on September 17 in Seerley Hall. The Ethics in Higher Education Conference will begin the next day on Friday, September 18.
29	Off campus? Off the mind of students Northern Iowan 112:3, p.1	09/03/2015	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.
30	Stars, galaxies and infinities Northern Iowan 111:49, p.2	04/13/2015	NASA scientist Jennifer Wiesman guest spoke at UNI about the Hubble Space Telescope; photo.
31	We're getting nerdy with Ernie Northern Iowan 111:16, p.6	10/23/2014	Students gathered in the Lang Auditorium to listen to Ernie Cline discuss his book "Ready Player One"; photo.
32	A chaotic sense of humor Northern Iowan 110:52, p.4	04/21/2014	Kelly Boon gave a presentation on Creativity, Humor and Other Stuff (CHAOS) in Lang Hall Auditorium. Boon encouraged people to use laughter and creativity to deal with stressful situations; photo.
33	One last angry lecture Northern Iowan 110:49, p.1	04/10/2014	The Center for Multicultural Education ended its year of lectures with Lela Lee, the author of "Angry Little Girls." During her lecture, she shared many of her comic strips with the audience; photo.
34	'Singing lecture' will explore folk songs and the labor movement Public Relations News Release 2013:244, p.1	04/10/2014	Corey Dolgon will use music to explore the role that folk songs had in the U.S. labor movement. His "singing lecture" is entertaining and informative. The event is free and open to the public.
35	UNI to host Y Factor: Military Summit April 15 Public Relations News Release 2013:239, p.1	04/08/2014	UNI will be hosting The Y Factor Iowa: Military Summit on Tuesday April 15. The daylong conference is for ROTC cadets, guard, and reserve units both active and retired. The event is free and open to the public.
36	UNI to host best-selling author Steven Johnson on The Digital Turn Public Relations News Release 2013:230, p.1	04/01/2014	UNI will host Steven Johnson giving his lecture for The Digital Turn: The 2013-14 Hearst Lecture Series. Johnson is a best-selling author with a unique perspective. The event is free and open to the public.
37	UNI to host creator of 'Angry Little Asian Girl' comic Public Relations News Release 2013:229, p.1	04/01/2014	UNI's Center for Multicultural Education will host Lela Lee, creator of "Angry Little Asian Girl" the comic. Lela Lee brings a fresh perspective on race, feminism, and cultural expectations.
38	'Breaking Bad' actor encourages equal treatment Northern Iowan 110:46, p.1	03/31/2014	RJ Mitte, an actor from the TV show "Breaking Bad" spoke on campus to raise awareness about disabilities. Campus Activities Board sponsored the event. Mitte's main message was to "change the people around you for the better"; photo.
39	Hernandez explores power and influence of feminism Northern Iowan 110:45, p.2	03/27/2014	Feminist author Daisy Hernandez gave a lecture entitled, "Feminists, Comrades, and Maybe Beyoncé: Models of Leadership Today." In her lecture, she identified strong women in today's society; photo.
40	46th annual conference on elementary literacy at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:223, p.1	03/27/2014	UNI will host the 46th annual Elementary Literacy Conference. The conference is free to UNI students and faculty. The event will include multiple sessions on topics in the areas of literacy, arts integration, and the Common Core standards.
41	UNI's Pride Week to explore nuances of gender, sexuality Public Relations News Release 2013:217, p.1	03/25/2014	UNI Proud will kick off the annual campus wide Pride Week. The week will feature many events to raise awareness and support. A number of student organizations have partnered with UNI Proud for some events. All events are free and open to the public.
42	Lecture explores 4-dimensional sculpting Public Relations News Release 2013:213, p.1	03/24/2014	Henry Segerman, from Oklahoma State University's Department of Mathematics, will give his lecture, "How to Make Sculptures of 4-Dimensional Things". This lecture is the annual Hari Shankar Memorial Lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public.
43	UNI lecture will ask 'Why Isn't God Ambidextrous?' Public Relations News Release 2013:209, p.1	03/18/2014	Timothy Gay, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Physics and Astronomy, will deliver his lecture "Why Isn't God Ambidextrous?". The lecture is part of UNI's Begeman Lecture Series and is free and open to the public.
44	Student speaks out on abortion guest speaker Northern Iowan 110:44, p.3	03/13/2014	In a letter to the editor, Emily Engle speaks about Jill Stanek's speech, "An Insider's View on Abortion." She says that only one viewpoint was discussed in the speech, and that every issue has two sides.
45	UNI to host founder of Ryumonji Zen Monastery Public Relations News Release 2013:208, p.1	03/13/2014	Rev. Shoken Winecoff, founder of Ryumonji Zen Monastery, will give his lecture, "Diplomacy and Religion" as part of the UNI Diplomat Series. Rev. Shoken Winecoff will share his thoughts on the relationship between diplomacy and religion.
46	UNI to host lecture on using digital tool for research Public Relations News Release 2013:207, p.1	03/13/2014	UNI will host Juan Luis Suarez to deliver his lecture "Modeling Cultural Networks in the Hispanic Baroque". This is part of The Digital Turn series exploring how the internet is affecting writing, reading, language, and research.
47	Daisy Hernandez to be keynote speaker for Women's History Month Public Relations News Release 2013:202, p.1	03/11/2014	Daisy Hernandez, author and journalist, will be the keynote speaker for Women's History Month. He lecture is titled, "Feminists, Comadres, and Maybe Beyoncé: Models of Leadership Today". The event is sponsored by several groups on campus.
48	Activist, former nurse condemns abortions Northern Iowan 110:43, p.1	03/10/2014	UNI Right to Life brought Jill Stanek to campus to speak out against abortion. Jill Stanek formerly worked in a hospital that allowed late-term abortions and told stories of the things she witnessed while working there; photo.
49	UNI event aims to empower African-America community Public Relations News Release 2013:183, p.1	02/20/2014	UNI will host the third annual Conference on African-American Children and Families. The conference looks to educate those in attendance on diversity. There will be several breakout sessions and a keynote speaker, Janice Hale.
50	UNI to host digital media speaker Public Relations News Release 2013:180, p.1	02/17/2014	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.