Speakers

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# Title Date Summary
351 Iowa nature photographer to speak at UNI Museums
Public Relations News Release 2009:65, p.1
Renowned Iowa nature photographer Ty Smedes will discuss and share photos from his book, "Capturing Iowa's Seasons. National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore and Jim Brandenburg photographs will be displayed from October through December.
352 UNI to host annual Becker Lecture, Sept. 30
Public Relations News Release 2009:62, p.1
"Soapboxes, Shakespeare, and Socialism: The Emerging Radicalism of A. Philip Randolph" will be the topic delivered by Eric Arnesen, professor of history at The George Washington University.
353 Ingrid Mattson to discuss 'Islam: an American Religion' at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2009:59, p.1
The Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series will take place in Davis Hall in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Art Center.Mattson earned her Ph. D. in Islamic studies from the University of Chicago in 1999.
354 23rd Annual Roadside Conference to be held in Mason City
Public Relations News Release 2009:57, p.1
"Roadsides: Living on the Edge" will have activities including a chainsaw demonstration, various speakers, an afternoon bus tour, professional development training, roadside weed control and trends in deer/vehicle collisions.
355 UNI to host presentation on cross-cultural sexuality
Public Relations News Release 2009:48, p.1
Sexual attitudes, practices and behaviors and how they vary by culture, will be the focus of a lecture presented by Janell Carroll, a prominent national speaker, sexologist and author. The lecture is called "Sex Around the World."
356 Expert speaker on 'peak oil' at CEEE Sept. 23
Public Relations News Release 2009:44, p.1
Richard Heinberg, renowned expert on the topic of peak oil will speak at the Center for Energy and Environmental Education. Peak oil is the term used for the point in time in which global oil production has reached its peak, and begins a decline.
357 Artwork by Holocaust and Rwandan genocide survivors at UNI Gallery of Art
Public Relations News Release 2009:32, p.1
The Gallery will present the exhibition "Voice to Vision from Wednesday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25. David Feinberg, associate professor of painting and drawing at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, will give a curator's lecture.
358 Dalai Lama to make historic visit to UNI May 18, 2010
Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.17
Fourteenth Dalai Lama will speak on importance of education; photo.
359 Dalai Lama to visit UNI in May
Northern Iowan 105:59, p.1
UNI is honored to host the Dalai Lama. He will speak on the role and importance of learning in developing socially responsible citizens.
360 US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks at UNI
Northern Iowa Today 93:1, p.13
Secretary Duncan spoke on April 24, 2009; summary of his remarks; photo.
361 'Civility and the Development of Gentlemen' topic for final UNI 'News Talk' of year
Public Relations News Release 2008:557, p.1
Jeffrey Ferguson, author of "That's What Gentlemen Do," will lead a discussion on what inspired him to write the book. The purpose of "News Talk" is to promote reading and discussion of the news.
362 ROTC students commissioned at May 2009 ceremonies
Public Relations News Release 2008:531, p.1
Seven seniors and cadets in the U. S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps were commissioned as second lieutenants during a ceremony. Colonel Robert Stavnes, was the commissioning ceremony speaker.
363 UNI hosts Men's Gender Violence Prevention Institute
Public Relations News Release 2008:530, p.1
Jason Laker, dean of student affairs at Queens University in Kingston, Ont., and an educator on college males' development, will deliver the keynote address, "It Takes a Village AND a plan: Activating Men's Capacity to End Violence Against Women."
364 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.
President Allen visits with students during the move into the dorms. Kari Braumann meets VH1 comedian, Hal Sparks; photo.
365 UNI Campanile bells ring once more
Northern Iowan 105:53, p.7
Karel Keldermans made the Campanile come to life Friday with a concert; began with a piece composed by long time carillonneur Robert Byrnes. Keldermans concert caused passersby to stop, listen, and appreciate the beautiful sounds; photo.
366 Former UNI professor discusses memoir of correspondence with Kurt Vonnegut
Northern Iowan 105:53, p.1
Loree Rackstraw first met Kurt Vonnegut in Iowa City, and then spoke frequently on the phone and corresponded via letters; based her new book on these experiences; photo.
367 U.S. Secretary of Education comes to UNI
Northern Iowan 105:53, p.1
Arne Duncan spoke to high school and college students, community leaders, faculty, and staff at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. He spoke on his plans and the future of education under President Obama; photo.
368 Professor connects genes and politics
Northern Iowan 105:51, p.1
John Hibbing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty member, presented his findings of a possible connection between a person's genetic makeup and their political views.
369 Professor faces allegations of sexual abuse
Northern Iowan 105:51, p.1
Bradley Barrett has been named in a lawsuit, filed in November in Missouri, of allegedly sexually abusing Adam Walker. Walker was a high school student at the time and Barrett was the music teacher in the Logan Rogersville school district; photo.
370 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 105:50, p.2
Scenes from "Panther Bash", Honors Week, the Earth Science Seminar, and a gathering surrounding a speaker outside the Union; photo.
371 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 105:50, p.6
Scenes from the Tibetan Sand Mandala and a campus protester near the Maucker Union fountain; photo.
372 Fulbright programs
Northern Iowan 105:50, p.2
Alisha Scott and Michael Zdanovich presented information to faculty and staff on the opportunities within the Fulbright Scholar program.
373 UNI's Holocaust and Genocide Education Program hosts new lecture series and Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony
Public Relations News Release 2008:474, p.1
"The Holocaust and Contemporary Ethics: Legal, Religious, Political and Medical Ethical Implications of the Holocaust," will be the topic for the inaugural address for the Norman Cohn Family Holocaust Remembrance and Education Lecture Series.
374 UNI to host carillonneur Karel Keldermans in concert
Public Relations News Release 2008:467, p.1
Guest artist Karel Keldermans, a carillon bells historian, will perform in a concert at noon, April 24, at the Campanile on the campus. The performance will include original compositions and arrangements by Keldermans as well as others.
375 This week at the University of Northern Iowa
Northern Iowan 105:49, p.4
Dates, times, and places of events for the week on the UNI campus.
376 'Amelia Bedelia' coming to UNI as reading conference celebrates 40 years
Public Relations News Release 2008:460, p.1
Herman Parish, will share his adventures carrying on the misadventures of "Amelia Bedelia," the beloved children's series created by his aunt, Peggy Parish, in 1963. Herman has added 14 books to the seriew, including "Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm."
377 Future of citizen participation in the United States topic for UNI public policy conference
Public Relations News Release 2008:459, p.1
Mobilizing and Motivating Citizen Action" will feature an address by Thomas Patterson of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Harry Boyte of the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota will speak later.
378 UNI hosts CSBS Student Research Conference.
Public Relations News Release 2008:464, p.1
According to Helen Harton, professor of psychology and conference chair, the event provides an avenue for students' professional development. It provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to exchange ideas.
379 Sustainable agriculture leader discusses key agriculture, environment issues
Public Relations News Release 2008:462, p.1
Wes Jackson, president of The Land Institute and an international leader in the sustainable agriculture movement, will discuss "The 50 Year Farm Bill." He will look at key ideas in agriculture as well as environmental studies.
380 Professor presented research on philosopher John Dewey
Northern Iowan 105:48, p.1
Richard Bernstein shares his views on the thinking of John Dewey, as part of the Hearst Lecture Series; photo.
381 Regeant's universities host alumni career programming lunch series
Public Relations News Release 2008:454, p.1
Mitch Matthews, founder of www.bigdreamgathering.com, is helping people connect and dream BIG. He will speak on the "Big Dream Revolution" and address the topics, "Ever wonder why you aren't doing what you really want to do?"
382 Hari Shankar Memorial Lecture to be held at UNI April 14
Public Relations News Release 2008:450, p.1
"The Iowa Core Curriculum for K-12 Mathematics: Important Mathematics, Effective Teaching and Deep Learning" will be the topic of the lecture. Eric Hart, adjunct associate professor of mathematics at Maharishi University will explore the math part of ICC.
383 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 105:47, p.6
Scenes from the Botanical Center, "Four-Square Fridays", and Maucker Union; photo.
384 UNI American Humanics announces winners of Cedar Valley Nonprofit Awards
Public Relations News Release 2008:441, p.1
The keynote speaker, Sheila Baird, of the Cedar Valley United Way, focused on the outstanding commitments of all communities throughout the Cedar Valley when faced with disaster this past year. Awards and award winners listed.
385 UNI's CHFA to host Graduate Research Symposium
Public Relations News Release 2008:430, p.1
A small, select group of graduate students in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts will present their research projects at the third-annual Symposium; students listed.
386 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 105:45, p.4
Maucker Union hosts luau event; photo.
387 Citizen Science explains storms
Northern Iowan 105:45, p.1
Jeff Kennedy and Alan Czarnetzki discussed how storms function and how to stay safe during storms; talked about 2008 F5 tornado in Parkersburg; photo.
388 UNI to host Second Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium
Public Relations News Release 2008:429, p.1
Sixty graduate students will showcase their research, scholarships and creative achievements and be judged by professionals in their respective fields. Gregory Colon Semenza will present the keynote address; students listed.
389 CHFA presents graduate research
Northern Iowan 105:44, p.1
Sharing their research and interacting with fellow graduate students is the goal of the Graduate Research Symposium. Gregory Colon Semenza of the University of Connecticut is the featured speaker.
390 UNI to host next Hearst Lecture on April 7
Public Relations News Release 2008:425, p.1
"John Dewey's Vision of Radical Democracy" will be presented by Richard J. Bernstein. Bernstein, Vera List professor of philosophy, New School for Social Research, at New School University in New York, has written numerous books on a variety of topics.
391 UNI Hearst Lecture on Islam postponed
Public Relations News Release 2008:415, p.1
Ingrid Mattson, director and professor of the Macdonald Center for Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Realtions and director of Islamic Chaplaincy at Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Conn. has postponed her lecture due to a medical emergency.
392 Habitudes for College Students
Public Relations News Release 2008:416, p.1
The College of Education and the Educational Technology User Group (ETUG) will host a lecture delivered by Angela Maiers, a former teacher, author and founder of Maiers Educational Services, Inc.
393 UNI holds lecture in honor of Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2008:405, p.1
"Giving a Hand Up: Providing Leadership to the Next Generation," is the topic of the 2009 Lynn Cutler Lecture. Jessie Nicholson will present the lecture. She will discuss her experiences and work in the legal industry as a woman, African-American.
394 UNI Distinguished Lecture Series to host Iowa Department of Education Director
Public Relations News Release 2008:387, p.1
Judy Jeffrey's presentation, "The State of the State: Education in Iowa," will address the challenges and opportunities in education in Iowa. She will give an overview of the challenges and opportunities in education in Iowa.
395 UNI students and Cedar Valley raise more than $8000 for Pennies for Peace
Northern Iowan 105:40, p.12
Lecture by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greg Mortenson resulted in hundreds of individuals and student organizations raising money to aid school children in Pakistan and Afghanistan; photo.
396 Today's students, tomorrow's non-profit leaders
Northern Iowan 105:40, p.12
American Humanics Student Association will host award ceremony for faculty and student winners; photo.
397 UNI looks into going green
Northern Iowan 105:39, p.3
Guest speakers from the University of Oregon share the alternative energy efforts on their campus; photo.
398 UNI hosts CEIC
Northern Iowan 105:38, p.4
Collegiate Entrepreneur Iowa Conference connects students and professionals, facilitates networking, and offers presentations. Dan Leese and John Hall are featured speakers; photo.
399 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 105:38, p.2
Scenes from the David Cook concert; photo.
400 A challenge to the status quo
Northern Iowan 105:37, p.7
Fifty artists are featured in the Gallery of Art exhibit; "Another Voice: Political Illustration from the Late Twentieth Century (1981-1999)". Artist Michael Duffy and David McLimans spoke during the opening of the exhibit; photo.