Speakers
Displaying 151 - 200 of 8603 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
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| 151 | Law professor calls for new civil rights movement Northern Iowan 109:18, p.1 |
Richard Thompson Ford presents views on effects of federally-imposed racial desegregation; believes new and different action may need to be taken. | |
| 152 | Hong Kong commissioner to speak at UNIBusiness event Public Relations News Release 2012:113, p.1 |
Commissioner for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs, Donald Tong, will speak at UNIBusiness conference. | |
| 153 | James Leach to visit UNI as part of Reaching for Higher Ground series Public Relations News Release 2012:103, p.1 |
UNI will host James Leach, chairman of National Endowment for the Humanities, to present "Civility in 2012 and Beyond" for Reaching for Higher Ground series. Series aims to build a stronger community at UNI and be more accepting of differences. | |
| 154 | Cook urges changes in agricultural industry Northern Iowan 109:14, p.1 |
Ken Cook from the Environmental Working Group presented "Hunger Games: what is it about agriculture that's eating consumers?" Advises students and the community to demand change within the agriculture industry. | |
| 155 | UNI to host 'Reaching for Higher Ground: The Search for an American Dream' Public Relations News Release 2012:87, p.1 |
There will be several different events held as part of the Reaching for Higher Ground series on "The American Dream". These events include guest speakers, artwork, and discussion about the what the American Dream is. | |
| 156 | Panelists discuss voter ID laws Northern Iowan 109:10, p.1 |
UNI students and members of the local community pack Lang Auditorium for a heated panel discussion entitled "Voter ID: Fraud or Voter Suppression?"; photo | |
| 157 | Evangelical 'extremists' exercise free speech Northern Iowan 109:8, p.4 |
A confrontational style of ministry came to campus. Sister Cindy and Brother Jed are from a nondenominational church in Columbia, Missouri. Students seemed less than receptive to the message; photo. | |
| 158 | Melanie Sanford to speak at UNI Wilson Lecture series Public Relations News Release 2012:54, p.1 |
UNI will present "Tackling Global Challenges in Sustainable Chemistry Using Transition Metal Catalysis". The lecture will discuss groundbreaking research in the chemistry field. | |
| 159 | Poet James Cihlar to visit UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:69, p.1 |
UNI "Writers Talk" series continues with poet James Cihlar. | |
| 160 | Rashida Jones, Adam Scott visit UNI to Rally young voters Northern Iowan 109:5, p.1 |
Stars of "Parks and Recreation" spoke in Lang Auditorium. They will also speak to students at Drake, Iowa State, and the University of Iowa. President Obama's support of education stressed; photo. | |
| 161 | Student of MLK discusses racism Northern Iowan 109:5, p.1 |
Julian Bond stated that racism is not individual behavior, but "a complex set of society actions". Bond spoke as part of this year's Reaching for Higher Ground: The search for the American dream; photo. | |
| 162 | Final Thursday Reading Series hosts Larry Baker Northern Iowan 109:4, p.5 |
Author promotes his latest book, "Love and Other Delusions". The Hearst Center for the Arts hosted the book reading; photo. | |
| 163 | Rashida Jones, Adam Scott to speak at UNI Northern Iowan 109:4, p.1 |
Stars of "Parks and Recreation" to speak on behalf of Barak Obama. They will appear in Lang Hall auditorium. Half-Masted will open for the pair; photo | |
| 164 | Register now for UNI workshop focused on optimistic leadership that will lead to success Public Relations News Release 2012:47, p.1 |
Management workshop to be held October 3 in the Business and Community Services Building. Registration deadline is September 26. | |
| 165 | UNI to host 39th Annual Carl L. Becker Memorial Lecture in History Public Relations News Release 2012:48, p.1 |
Geoffrey Parker, professor of history at Ohio State University will deliver the first in a series of lectures. The event is free and open to the public. | |
| 166 | Pulitzer Prize- winning playwright to visit UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:34, p.1 |
Tony Kushner will be interviewed by Eric Lange of the Department of Theatre. There will be a question and answer session with the audience. Kushner is appearing as part of the Reaching for Higher Ground project. | |
| 167 | Civil rights leader to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:33, p.1 |
Julian Bond, leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, will speak on the topic; "Reflections on the American Dream". The speech can be heard at 7:00pm on September 5 in the Performing Arts Center. | |
| 168 | Activites planned to welcome UNI students to campus Public Relations News Release 2012:24, p.1 |
Panther Picnic will feature a ferris wheel, music, outdoor games, and free food. A hypnotist will entertain for two shows. Panthers on Main introduces students to downtown Cedar Falls. | |
| 169 | Mandarin Chinese to be offered at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:22, p.1 |
Two courses will be offered; an introduction to Chinese language and alistening, speaking, reading, and writing skills course. | |
| 170 | Pulitzer Prize winning author to kick off UNI's Reaching for Higher Ground Series Public Relations News Release 2012:21, p.1 |
Isabel Wilkerson will discuss migration and its impact on America. | |
| 171 | UNI to host small farm sustainability workshop Public Relations News Release 2011:302, p.1 |
CEEE will host Andy Larson from the Iowa State University Extension Service. His presentation will focus on marketing and merchandising at farmer's markets. | |
| 172 | Fast Facts about UNI Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
Fourteen facts about the university; including four photos from events; photo. | |
| 173 | Holocaust survivor speaks at UNI Northern Iowan 108:53, p.1 |
Inge Auerbacher, a child survivor of the Terezin Concentration Camp, addressed a silenced crowd in Sabin Hall Auditorium. | |
| 174 | 'Bully' film producer and director to visit UNI May 1 Public Relations News Release 2011:294, p.1 |
Lee Hirsch and Cynthia Lowen will participate in a special panel discussion in Sabin Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. | |
| 175 | What are unrestricted net assets? Northern Iowan 108:52, p.1 |
Howard Bunsis suggested in a lecture that the university should use funding from unrestricted net assets to cover the current deficit. Michael Hager points out that these assets are reserved for health insurance, parking, and other commitments; photo. | |
| 176 | Diana Joseph to read from memoir at UNI on Tuesday Public Relations News Release 2011:283, p.1 |
The series "Writers Talk" will host Diana Joseph to talk about her newest short story collection. | |
| 177 | Pride Week wraps up with presenter Loren Cameron Northern Iowan 108:49, p.7 |
Photographer shared personal experiences during Lang Hall presentation. | |
| 178 | Bunsis says UNI has 'misplaced priorities' Northern Iowan 108:49, p.1 |
Chair of the American Association of United Professors suggests the use of unrestricted reserves to pay for the $6 million dollar budget short fall. A full review of the facts should then follow before to any academic cuts; photo. | |
| 179 | UNI to host Noel Tichy, expert on management and leadership Public Relations News Release 2011:264, p.1 |
A visiting professor will talk about leadership in education during a lecture at UNI. | |
| 180 | UNI to host author of 'Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness?: What it means to be black now Public Relations News Release 2011:253, p.1 |
American novelist Toure will speak about being black in America. | |
| 181 | 'The Wall Street Journal' reporter to discuss immigration policy at UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:251, p.1 |
Reporter for the New York Times, Miriam Jordan, will discuss immigration. | |
| 182 | UNI Pride Week to kick off with Queer Monologues Northern Iowan 108:46, p.5 |
Pride Week events announced. | |
| 183 | Freedom Week exposes modern slavery Northern Iowan 108:46, p.1 |
During Freedom Week, UNI students will sponsor several events aimed at raising awareness of human trafficking. Every minute, two children are sold into slavery; photo. | |
| 184 | UNI Women's History Month lecture explores role of women in globalization of U.S. Public Relations News Release 2011:214, p.1 |
Visiting professor Kristin Hoganson will present a lecture focusing on women and their impact in globalization. | |
| 185 | UNI to host lecture on war on drugs Public Relations News Release 2011:212, p.1 |
UNI will host a lecture on the War on Drugs hosted by Neill Franklin a Law Enforcement Officer. | |
| 186 | Sandy Longhorn to read poetry at UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:210, p.1 |
As part of "Writers Talk" Sandy Longhorn will read poetry at UNI. | |
| 187 | EntreFest! Puts spotlight on job creation and small business growth Public Relations News Release 2011:196, p.1 |
Small business owners will be able to aid their business by taking part in EntreFest! A program put on by UNI Iowa Regional Business Center to promote small business growth. | |
| 188 | State of aging in Iowa to be discussed at UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:193, p.1 |
The Iowa Department of Aging director, Donna Harvey, will talk at UNI about the future of older people in Iowa. | |
| 189 | UNI to celebrate Women's History Month Public Relations News Release 2011:188, p.1 |
Several events will be held throughout the moth of March to pay tribute to Women's History Month. | |
| 190 | UNI to host expert on racial stratification and race relations Public Relations News Release 2011:187, p.1 |
Duke professor, Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, will present a lecture on the impact of race on grammar. | |
| 191 | UNI to host Pulitzer Prize winner writer Douglas Hofstadter Public Relations News Release 2011:184, p.1 |
Writer Douglas Hodstadter will present two lectures at UNI. | |
| 192 | UNI to host speaker on media responsibilities Public Relations News Release 2011:182, p.1 |
UNI will host Dick Haynes to speak on media responsibilities. | |
| 193 | UNI hosts speakers for 'Reaching for Higher Ground' series Public Relations News Release 2011:179, p.1 |
Speakers Marjorie Cohn and Reza Aslan will talk in conjunction with "Reaching for Higher Ground Series." | |
| 194 | Students gather intelligence about career opportunities with the FBI Northern Iowan 108:38, p.5 |
FBI agents Craig Tomlinson and Randy Laughead provided an inside look at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Their presentation was sponsored by Career Services. | |
| 195 | Sixth annual African-American Read-In Public Relations News Release 2011:178, p.1 |
The College of Education will host the sixth annual African-America Read-In at the Price Laboratory School. | |
| 196 | Nickell discusses paranormal investigation Northern Iowan 108:37, p.1 |
Joe Nickell has been investigating reports of ghosts and haunted houses for four decades. He has worked for the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and a private firm. He was the keynote speaker during Darwin Week; photo. | |
| 197 | GBPAC brews up fifth beer and cuisine sampling event Northern Iowan 108:36, p.6 |
Samuel Adams brewmaster to judge first Home Brewers Contest. The event will be held as part of a fund raising event for the Friends of Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. | |
| 198 | Andrew Bacevich to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:169, p.1 |
Visiting speaker Andrew Bacevich will speak on U.S. foreign policies and military affairs. | |
| 199 | UNIFI to host 'best Darwin week yet' Northern Iowan 108:35, p.1 |
The fourth annual Darwin week is filled with interesting and engaging talks outside the classroom. Joe Nickell, a world famous investigator of the paranormal, is the keynote speaker. | |
| 200 | Performance artists to bring past decade to life Northern Iowan 108:33, p.5 |
Gallery of Art to host "Times, Interludes and Actions" exhibit. Jiawei Gong will construct a visual work of art using sugar as the medium. Joe Meiser and Jeffery Byrd have also contributed; photo. |