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Special Olympics

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Title Date Summary
1 UNI Public Art Incubator sculpting 2014 Special Olympics torch
Public Relations News Release 2013:285, p.1
6/2/2014 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
Clausen--Eric Lee (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:20, p.11
11/2/2012 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
2/26/2010 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
Getting--Timothy Willis (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 106:26, p.11
12/8/2009 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
Bardsley--Laura Lee (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:45, p.3
3/31/2009 Special Olympics event draws volunteers; photo.
6 UNI students volunteer at Special Olympics Winter Games
Public Relations News Release 2007:447, p.1
2/22/2008 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
Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 103:5, p.6
9/12/2006 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
3/20/2006 Special Olympics will be held at the UNI-Dome.
9 Special Olympics to be held at UNI-Dome
Smith--Jessica Dee (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:34, p.4
2/4/2005 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
5/22/1996 Joyce Stucynski received a $500 award for speech therapy.
11 Sharing a special moment..
Wagner--David
Northern Iowan 89:48, p.1
3/30/1993 Student congratulates winner at Special Olympics; photo.
12 Special Olympics holds 25th games
Ames--Daryl
Northern Iowan 89:48, p.5
3/30/1993 Held in Dome for fourth year.
13 Special Olympics to be held at UNI
Ames--Daryl
Northern Iowan 89:47, p.7
3/26/1993 Three hundred athletes will compete in Dome; UNI students will assist as volunteers..
14 Untitled
Swartz--Brian
Northern Iowan 86:49, p.1
4/3/1990 Competitor celebrates after winning medal in Special Olympics; photo.
15 Watch this!
Swartz--Brian
Northern Iowan 86:49, p.13
4/3/1990 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
4/13/1989 "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
11/4/1987 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
Rooney--David W. (Class of 1989)
Northern Iowan 83:55, p.14
4/24/1987 Nineteen campus groups will assist.
19 UNI Greek Week activities slated Monday-Saturday (April 20-25)
Public Relations News Release 1987:323, p.1
4/14/1987 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!
Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 82:54, p.13
4/29/1986 Scene from Special Olympics; photo.
21 Special Olympics: athletes to take to the field
Bartell--Renee
Northern Iowan 82:51, p.11
4/18/1986 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
4/8/1986 "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 Apologizes for mistake
Rater--Rae Jean
Northern Iowan 81:52, p.2
4/23/1985 Apologizes for wrongly identifying Marian Krogmann as the director of the Special Olympics.
24 UNI Greeks come alive
Northern Iowan 81:52, p.10
4/23/1985 Greek Week schedule.
25 Spirit of Special Olympics dampened
Rater--Rae Jean
Northern Iowan 81:51, p.2
4/19/1985 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
4/12/1985 Over 100 athletes will compete.
27 Special Olympians to compete Saturday
Northern Iowan 80:50, p.12
4/10/1984
28 Waiting for a strike
Coleman--Duff A. (Class of 1979)
Northern Iowan 74:23, p.1
11/18/1977 For a national service project this year, the Office Education Association took part in the Special Olympics Bowling; photo.
29 Special Olympics --
Reeves--Doug
Northern Iowan 70:48, p.11
4/19/1974 UNI hosts the annual Special Olympics at O. R. Latham Stadium; photo.

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