Speakers

Displaying 301 - 350 of 8603 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
301	Alternative futures of Iowa agriculture to be discussed at UNI event Public Relations News Release 2010:89, p.1	10/07/2010	Joan Nassauer, professor of natural resources and environment at the University of Michigan, will present "Alternative Futures for Iowa Agriculture." Nassauer will discuss water quality, wildlife habitat, and the health and future of rural communities.
302	Former U. S. ambassador to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:80, p.1	10/01/2010	Mary Kramer, former president of the Iowa Senate and former Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, will speak in the Center for Multicultural Education.
303	Graham Cooks to speak at UNI Wilson lecture Public Relations News Release 2010:75, p.1	09/30/2010	Graham Cooks, a distinguished professor of analytical chemistry at Purdue University, will present "Getting it Right: Identification of Chemicals in Surgery, Forgery, Pharmacy, and Everyday Life," The 2010 Leland Wilson Endowed Chemistry Lecture.
304	Correction Northern Iowan 107:9, p.3	09/28/2010	Northern Iowan regrets that the photo captioned as Bob Dylan in a previous paper was actually a photo of Robbie Robertson.
305	Bob Dylan coming to UNI Northern Iowan 107:8, p.1	09/24/2010	Tickets are on sale for the Bob Dylan concert next month in the McLeod Center. Dylan, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has had five records reach number one during his five decade career; photo.
306	Constitution Day to highlight power of a vote Northern Iowan 107:7, p.1	09/21/2010	Activities for Constitution Day announced. Kirk R. Lund and Ed Cook will speak.
307	Judy Shepard addresses gay rights Northern Iowan 107:7, p.1	09/21/2010	The mother of Matthew Shepard addressed a sold out Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center about making something positive of her son's death. The general public needs to become educated about the gay community; photo.
308	National teacher of the year to speak at UNI Northern Iowan 107:6, p.1	09/17/2010	Sarah Brown Wessling, a native Iowan, will share her thoughts on worthy learning in the Communication Arts Building.
309	Financial expert to speak at UNI Northern Iowan 107:5, p.2	09/14/2010	Howard Bunsis will address how the Iowa budget cuts have affected Iowa universities and how these cuts could have been handled better.
310	Judy Shepard to speak at GBPAC Northern Iowan 107:5, p.1	09/14/2010	The mother of Matthew Shepard, a victim of a hate crime in 1998, will share her story as part of the Standing on Higher Ground educational events, workshops, and panels; photo.
311	Author Joel Best to present "The Stupidity Effect" lecture Northern Iowan 106:50, p.8	04/16/2010	Joel Best will be presenting two lectures and serve as keynote speaker of the Iowa Sociological Association's annual meeting.
312	Abortion takes center stage at UNI Northern Iowan 106:50, p.6	04/16/2010	Melissa Ohden will speak on the awareness of the impact of abortion on men, women, children, families, and communities.
313	KKK and Cornell West feedback Northern Iowan 106:47, p.4	04/06/2010	Would like to have seen more coverage of Cornell West visit and less coverage of Ku Klux Klan.
314	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 106:45, p.6	03/30/2010	Scenes from the Physics Olympics and the visit of Cornel West and his commentaries on civic engagement and the democratic process; photo.
315	Seventh most powerful woman in the world speaks at UNI Northern Iowan 106:42, p.7	03/09/2010	DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman talked about leadership behavior during her address in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Engagement, setting the right tone, and accountability led her list of behaviors; photo.
316	"Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" raises gender violence awareness Northern Iowan 106:39, p.4	02/26/2010	UNI Greek Life is sponsoring an upcoming project to aid in stopping rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. A group of men will walk a mile in four inch heels around campus to draw awareness to the cause.
317	UNI holds African-American Read-In Northern Iowan 106:39, p.1	02/26/2010	First and second grade students from Black Hawk Elementary and the Walter Cunningham School of Excellence spent a day on campus with UNI students. The read-in promoted literacy. Author and illustrator Jan Spivey Gilchrist read to the group; photo.
318	Students celebrate Black History Month with old and new traditions Northern Iowan 106:38, p.6	02/23/2010	Decorating dormitory doors, bulletin boards, movies, speakers, seminars, and read-ins are all used to celebrate Black History Month; photo.
319	UNI hosts artist Matthew Woolman for Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series Public Relations News Release 2009:290, p.1	02/22/2010	Matthew Woolman, chair of the Department for Graphic Design, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University, will present "Deep Excavation: A Narrative of Place and Culture," at the Kamerick Art Building.
320	DuPont CEO to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2009:288, p.1	02/19/2010	Ellen Kullman will be the inaugural speaker for a new distinguished guest lecture series featuring top corporate leaders in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The lecture is free and open to the public. DuPont is a science-based company.
321	Natural resource research and management seminar to highlight bobcats in Iowa Public Relations News Release 2009:266, p.1	02/10/2010	"Return of the Carnivores: What We Can Learn From Studies of Population and Landscape Ecology of Bobcats in Iowa" is the title of a lecture to be given by Iowa State University professor William Clark, at the Tallgrass Prairie Center.
322	News Brief: Big Dream Gathering offers support, inspiration Northern Iowan 106:34, p.1	02/09/2010	Participants fill out a Dream Sheet, including a description, the ongoing process of achieving that dream, and what a person needs in order to reach his dream. Attendees encouraged to write on the sheets as they desire; photo.
323	Shawn Johnson to give Girl Scouts lesson in character Northern Iowan 106:32, p.1	02/02/2010	Olympic gold medalist will speak in the McLeod Center to area Girl Scouts on the six pillars of character; photo.
324	UNI to explore possible link between "South Park" and anti-Semitic beliefs Northern Iowan 106:31, p.1	01/29/2010	Matt Sienkiewicz's lecture will examine "South Park" and how it has uncovered anti-Semitic beliefs in American society. Sienkiewicz's visit was prompted by a survey of students concerning Jewish stereotypes; photo.
325	News Brief: UNIFI celebrates Darwin's birth Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.1	01/26/2010	Nine faculty speakers from four departments will speak during the celebration of Darwin's birth. Activities will be held February 8 thru February 12. Other events will address the future of science.
326	UNI's Tallgrass Prairie Center to hold roadside prairie plantings and pollinator conservation seminar Public Relations News Release 2009:224, p.1	01/14/2010	Jennifer Hopwood, associated with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, will share her research concerning bee populations in restored roadside prairies. She will discuss how roadside pprairie reconstruction can help conserve these pollinators
327	UNI's CME to host discussions in tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Relations News Release 2009:226, p.1	01/14/2010	Rufus Burrow, Jr., Indiana professor of Christian thought and professor of theological social ethics at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, will discuss his book, "Martin Lucher King, Jr. for Armchair Theologians" at the Book Club meeting.
328	Tickets for Dalai Lama to go on sale January 8 Northern Iowan 106:26, p.1	12/08/2009	The Dalai Lama will speak at two events in the McLeod Center on May 18. He will take part in a panel discussion at 9:30 and give a keynote address at 2:00. Students urged to attend; photo.
329	Student group supports medical marijuana Northern Iowan 106:25, p.1	12/04/2009	A class project has resulted in the formation of a student group; Students for Iowa Medical Marijuana. The group has sponsored a viewing of the 1936 film "Reefer Madness" and a lecture by Carl Olsen of Iowans for Medical Marijuana; photo.
330	Iowa Board of Pharmacy holds final medical marijuana hearing Northern Iowan 106:22, p.1	11/13/2009	Board plans to complete review of medical marijuana prior to the convening of the 2010 state legislature in January. Hear testimony on both sides of the issue; photo.
331	Course offered in preparation for the Dalai Lama Northern Iowan 106:21, p.9	11/10/2009	Spring 2010 course offering entitled, "The Dalai Lama: A Sacred Tradition and a Political Institution" is open to the general public, faculty, and students; photo.
332	The atheistic evolution Northern Iowan 106:20, p.5	11/06/2009	Finds Personal Wellness class not as bad as he anticipated. Lectures were interesting and tests manageable. Actual learning took place for the author; photo.
333	I can't make people care Northern Iowan 106:17, p.11	10/27/2009	Each month has many themes. Usually a person does not care about something, such as a health issue, until it touches his or her life; photo.
334	Audience roars with laughter at Regan's clever humor Northern Iowan 106:14, p.7	10/16/2009	Comedian Brian Regan entertained an enthusiastic crowd at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photo.
335	UNI students take a STAND Northern Iowan 106:14, p.4	10/16/2009	Professor Stephen Gaies hopes to start a chapter of Students Taking Action Now Darfur.
336	Mayhem Poets present their love for poetry Northern Iowan 106:13, p.15	10/13/2009	Rutgers University served as common ground for the three members of Mayhem Poets. The group met with students in an informal setting at the Center for Multicultural Education; following a performance at the Performing Arts Center; photo.
337	Playing with History: The making of time-travel video game 'Darkest of Days' Public Relations News Release 2009:116, p.1	10/13/2009	Aaron Schurman, CEO of Phantom EFX, will discuss the production of his company's new game and the creative process of building a complex video game that draws on history, art, graphic design, music, computer science, education, and other disciplines.
338	UNI School of Music welcomes guest artist Richard Sherman for performance and master class Public Relations News Release 2009:113, p.1	10/09/2009	Sherman, professor of flute at the Michigan State University College of Music, is active as a soloist, orchestral musician and recitalist. He is principal flute with the Chautauqua (New York Symphony Orchestra and the Lansing Symphony Orchestra.
339	Sauvage presents "The Challenge to Us of Holocaust Rescuers" Northern Iowan 106:12, p.7	10/09/2009	Pierre Sauvage, born during the Holocaust, has been making documentaries about this period in history, showing a personal side to the effects of the Holocaust.
340	"Scientific inquiry: Do you believe what you read?" Northern Iowan 106:12, p.1	10/09/2009	Paul Spry, an Australian native and Iowa State professor, is an geologist. During his presentation, Spry offered his opinions on how the Broken Hill lead-zinc-silver deposit in Australia was formed; photo.
341	Iowa Dialog Conference to be held Oct. 22 Public Relations News Release 2009:110, p.1	10/08/2009	The conference aims to explore the meaning, opportunities and strategies for interfaith and inter-cultural dialogue. Topics to be presented include "Challenges to Dialog," "Understanding our Shared Traditions", and "Promoting World Peace through Dialog."
342	UNI's 'Power of the Purse III: every penny counts' raises money for three UNI female students to purchase new interview outfits Public Relations News Release 2009:108, p.1	10/07/2009	For the first time, Power of the Purse attendees engaged in a philanthropic project aimed toward students. Participants could contribute their loose change to piggy banks on each table. The contributions will be given to deserving women students.
343	UNI Department of Art to present lecture on newly discovered Etruscan tomb paintings Public Relations News Release 2009:107, p.1	10/07/2009	The lecture will be presented by Richard DePuma as part of the Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series. DePuma will explore the narrative subjects and compare the frescoes with relevant paintings in other tombs and on Greek and Etruscan vases.
344	"Islam: An American Religion" links Middle East to Midwest Northern Iowan 106:11, p.9	10/06/2009	Ingrid Mattson addressed classes and a sold out audience in Davis Hall. She spoke of the heritage of Muslims and Americans. As Muslims feel more freedom to practice their faith openly, understanding increases; photo.
345	"Soapboxes, Shakespeare and Socialism" samples of civil rights supporter Northern Iowan 106:11, p.1	10/06/2009	Eric Arnesen, professor of history at George Washington University, was the featured speaker at the annual Carl L. Becker Lecture. He addressed the life of A. Philip Randolph in a personal and detailed manner; photo.
346	UNI to host historian of American Catholicism Public Relations News Release 2009:94, p.1	10/01/2009	"Relics, Statues, Rosaries and Other Objects" will be the topic of a lecture given by Robert Orsi at St. Stephen's Catholic Student Center. Orsi is a noted historian of American Catholicism.
347	Center for Multicultural Education to host speaker Melissa Esquivel Oct. 6 Public Relations News Release 2009:91, p.1	09/30/2009	Esquivel, interim administrator of the Iowa Division of Latino Affairs and manager of the Iowa Youth Congress will discuss the impact of Latinos in the United States and Iowa.
348	UNI School of Music welcomes guest lecturere as part of 'Musically Speaking' lecture series, Oct. 8 Public Relations News Release 2009:87, p.1	09/29/2009	"Fields of Opportunity: The Musical Performance of 'Trans-local' Identities among the Bosnian Refugee Community of Waterloo, Iowa," is the title of the lecture to be given by guest lecturer Ryan Haynes at the School of Music.
349	UNI to host 'Fast Forward' electronic media workshop Oct. 2 Public Relations News Release 2009:86, p.1	09/29/2009	"Fast Forward: Building Momentum for the Future," is a workshop that brings together academics and media professionals. It is in its fifth year, and provides training opportunities for newsroom beginners and seasoned professionals.
350	Conference to highlight Israeli-Palestinian conflict Northern Iowan 106:9, p.3	09/29/2009	Schindler Education Center to host conference sponsored by Friends of Sabeel Iowa. The two day conference will focus on ways to achieve a two state solution to the problems in the Middle East.