Special Olympics
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNI Public Art Incubator sculpting 2014 Special Olympics torch Public Relations News Release 2013:285, p.1 |
UNI's Public Art Incubator was asked to create the 2014 Special Olympics Torch. The torch should be finished during the first week of June. The Special Olympics will be held in Newark, New Jersey from June 14, through June 21. | |
| 2 | Bernard makes an impact both on and off the field Northern Iowan 109:20, p.11 |
UNI punter Kyle Bernard comments on playing for the Panthers. He is involved in numerous activities and organizations; awards won for academic achievements. Semifinalist for the Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works team; photo. | |
| 3 | UNI named to Presidential Honor Roll for Community Service Public Relations News Release 2009:303, p.1 |
This is the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. | |
| 4 | Mahoney defines his career off the field Northern Iowan 106:26, p.11 |
Josh Mahoney is one of fifteen NCAA football players honored as finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy; considered the equivalent of the Heisman Trophy for academic work. Josh is the first from UNI to be so honored; photo. | |
| 5 | Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 105:45, p.3 |
Special Olympics event draws volunteers; photo. | |
| 6 | UNI students volunteer at Special Olympics Winter Games Public Relations News Release 2007:447, p.1 |
Forty-six students volunteered to help with the 2008 Special Olympics Winter Games in Dubuque; list of students. | |
| 7 | Best Buddies at UNI: a chance to connect Northern Iowan 103:5, p.6 |
Best Buddies program pairs college students with students with mental or physical disabilities. The program has been at UNI for five years. | |
| 8 | Sunday, March 26 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2 |
Special Olympics will be held at the UNI-Dome. | |
| 9 | Special Olympics to be held at UNI-Dome Northern Iowan 101:34, p.4 |
Volunteers are being recruited for the Special Olympics to be held in the UNI-Dome on March 6. | |
| 10 | University of Northern Iowa graduate student receives speech therapy scholarship Public Relations News Release 1995:389, p.1 |
Joyce Stucynski received a $500 award for speech therapy. | |
| 11 | Sharing a special moment.. Northern Iowan 89:48, p.1 |
Student congratulates winner at Special Olympics; photo. | |
| 12 | Special Olympics holds 25th games Northern Iowan 89:48, p.5 |
Held in Dome for fourth year. | |
| 13 | Special Olympics to be held at UNI Northern Iowan 89:47, p.7 |
Three hundred athletes will compete in Dome; UNI students will assist as volunteers.. | |
| 14 | Untitled Northern Iowan 86:49, p.1 |
Competitor celebrates after winning medal in Special Olympics; photo. | |
| 15 | Watch this! Northern Iowan 86:49, p.13 |
Special Olympics athlete throws a ball; photo. | |
| 16 | Northern Iowa's fraternities and sororities hold annual 'Greek Week' April 15-22. Public Relations News Release 1988:418, p.1 |
"Greek Week" activities will take place during the week, a pig roast, opening ceremonies, the traditional Greek Sing and Skits, annual awards banquet and finally UNI's Greek system volunteers to run a Special Olympics track and field meet. | |
| 17 | Two University of Northern Iowa recreation department instructors awarded by NTRS Public Relations News Release 1987:121, p.1 |
Professors Marcia J. Carter and Joseph Wilson are recognized for their contributions to the National Therapeutic Recreation Society. Carter was honored for her service on the society's board of directors, while Wilson for his work in the Special Olympics. | |
| 18 | UNI groups help with the Special Olympics Northern Iowan 83:55, p.14 |
Nineteen campus groups will assist. | |
| 19 | UNI Greek Week activities slated Monday-Saturday (April 20-25) Public Relations News Release 1987:323, p.1 |
The opening ceremonies of Greek Week were held in Maucker Union, organized by Sean McAleer and Shelly Niffenegger. Activities included a leadership breakfast, a study night in Rod Library, and a Special Olympics competition. | |
| 20 | First place is great! Northern Iowan 82:54, p.13 |
Scene from Special Olympics; photo. | |
| 21 | Special Olympics: athletes to take to the field Northern Iowan 82:51, p.11 |
Nancy Pittman talks about the upcoming Special Olympics. | |
| 22 | Greek Week activities planned at UNI April 14-19 Public Relations News Release 1986:353, p.1 |
"On the Move" is the theme for the week; activities include an all-Greek study night in the library, a variety show, the traditional "Greek Sing," an awards banquet and dance, a service project and a Pig Roast and Olympics. | |
| 23 | UNI Greeks come alive Northern Iowan 81:52, p.10 |
Greek Week schedule. | |
| 24 | Apologizes for mistake Northern Iowan 81:52, p.2 |
Apologizes for wrongly identifying Marian Krogmann as the director of the Special Olympics. | |
| 25 | Spirit of Special Olympics dampened Northern Iowan 81:51, p.2 |
Disagrees with attitude of official at Special Olympics, but she mis-identifies that person. | |
| 26 | Price Lab to host Special Olympics Northern Iowan 81:49, p.7 |
Over 100 athletes will compete. | |
| 27 | Special Olympians to compete Saturday Northern Iowan 80:50, p.12 |
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| 28 | Waiting for a strike Northern Iowan 74:23, p.1 |
For a national service project this year, the Office Education Association took part in the Special Olympics Bowling; photo. | |
| 29 | Special Olympics -- Northern Iowan 70:48, p.11 |
UNI hosts the annual Special Olympics at O. R. Latham Stadium; photo. |