Student Organizations
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1 | Cultivating female student leaders Northern Iowan 119:46, p.1 |
Various students on campus are interviewed to talk about how the student organizations they are a part of have uplifted them and helped them become leaders at UNI; photo. | |
2 | Connie Hansen's impact at UNI spans 34 years Northern Iowan 119:42, p.5 |
Bailey Klinkhammer interviews and tells Connie Hansen's story of her time as a student and employee at UNI. Connie has worked in the Office of Admissions, the Alumni Association, and currently the Office of Student Involvement in Maucker Union; photo. | |
3 | Meet Sam and Christelle Northern Iowan 119:38, p.5 |
Mallory Schmitz writes about Sam Caughron and Christelle Tungu's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo. | |
4 | Finding your community at UNI Northern Iowan 119:32, p.3 |
Bailey Klinkhammer talks about the different organizations on campus and why students should participate and find their community during school months. She states that finding ways to get involved can help you discover your interests as well as build connections with others. | |
5 | NISG November updates Northern Iowan 119:28, p.2 |
A list of accomplishments and actions taken by the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) during the month of November. | |
6 | Student org 'makes a change' with supportive letters Northern Iowan 119:26, p.1 |
Make the Change's president Paige Parma talks about the student organization's purpose and projects such as their letter bundles project. UNI students can nominate others through the Make the Change website and the students in the org will write letters to the nominees to spread kindness and positivity; photo. | |
7 | Advice to new students Northern Iowan 118:1, p.3 |
Opinion columnist Colin Horning gives advice to new UNI students including getting involved in campus activities and/or organizations; photo. | |
8 | Where is UNI's international media club? Northern Iowan 117:17, p.3 |
The author argues for a club that explores foreign media. | |
9 | Horning: Find a student org for you Northern Iowan 117:3, p.3 |
Colin Horning writes an opinion piece about the importance of meeting people or finding a student organization to join amidst the social distancing guidelines in place on campus. | |
10 | Panther Portrait: NSSLHA Formal Northern Iowan 116:38, p.4 |
The UNI chapter of the National Student Speech Learning Hearing Association (NSSLHA) held its first formal for members. The NSLHA is an organization that is made up of undergraduate and graduate students who study communication disorders; photos. | |
11 | No 'frets' for UNI Ukulele Club Northern Iowan 116:22, p.5 |
The UNI Ukulele Club welcomes students with or without a musical background to learn to play the instrument. It was founded in 2018 and is advised Kevin Droe, associate professor of music. The club meets on Wednesdays and has played formal concerts; photo. | |
12 | Making Campus more magical Northern Iowan 116:14, p.5 |
The Harry Potter Club is being revitalized by Amanda Bruns, Noelle Patton, and Sydney Barnum. The club will be a place for fans of the franchise to make new friends, share their love of the series, and overall offer a fun and creative way to take a break from stress classes and jobs create. The club will plans to meet a couple times per month with some weekend activities; photos. | |
13 | Make the Change one word at a time Northern Iowan 116:10, p.5 |
Make the Change, a student organization founded in 2018, works to positively impact the UNI community through kindness and encouragement; photos. | |
14 | 'Kick It!' campaign uplifts kids with cancer Northern Iowan 115:39, p.4 |
Student Eric Fluegge started the "Kick It Thomas!" campaign to support his cousin who has stage four brain cancer. Fluegge, president of Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), encouraged other student organizations to get involved, and there will be an opportunity to participate at Dance Marathon's Big Event; photo. | |
15 | Giving intl. students a voice Northern Iowan 155:34, p.4 |
In the author's opinion, international students are often overlooked on campus. Khan mentions ways that UNI and student organizations can be more inclusive of these students; photo. | |
16 | 'Islam 101' seeks to inform Northern Iowan 115:23, p.2 |
The Muslim Student Association will host "Islam 101" on November 14 in Maucker Union Ballroom. The event, held to educate people about Islam, will feature speakers Dema Kazkaz of Al-Noor in Waterloo and Miriam Amer, founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)-Iowa; photo. | |
17 | For the love of ice cream Northern Iowan 115:10, p.4 |
Ben and Jared's Ice Cream Alliance is a student organization, originally founded by Ben Hirdler and Jared Riter, that centers around eating ice cream; photo. | |
18 | Panther Portrait: Student Org Fair Northern Iowan 115:8, p.5 |
Over 80 of the 272 registered UNI student organizations participated in the Student Organization Fair in the Maucker Union ballrooms on September 19; photos. | |
19 | LTE: NISG responds to Times cancellation article Northern Iowan 115:5, p.2 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) responds to a recent article regarding their decision to cancel their New York Times subscription. | |
20 | Predatory recruiting is harmful Northern Iowan 115:1, p.5 |
The author argues that ethnical recruitment tactics are important for student organizations and how predatory ones can be harmful; photos. | |
21 | Meet the NISG presidential candidates Northern Iowan 114:37, p.1 |
So far, three presidential campaigns have officially registered as student organizations and are eligible to actively campaign. Drew Stensland and Kristen Ahart are running as Drew and Kristen for UNI. Sean Dugan and Chad Schafer are running as Sean and Chad UNIted for Change. Tristan Bernhard and Cole Malcolm are running as Tristan and Cole for UNI; photos. | |
22 | Fishing club places ninth out of 124 schools Northern Iowan 114:18, p.6 |
Two UNI students, Conner Hinckle and Jack Mauer started a fishing club at UNI. They recently competed in a competition and placed ninth out of a total of 124 schools; photo. | |
23 | Making the most of college Northern Iowan 114:10, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, students should get involved when they come to college because it goes by too fast to put things off. The author suggests trying out various Student Organizations and reaching out to dorm neighbors. He also suggests checking out ROD Library; photo. | |
24 | NISG contingency fund running dry Northern Iowan 112:20, p.3 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) contingency fund is lower than the funding request needed for the full 2015-2016 academic year, which will impact funds allocated to student organizations; photo. |
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25 | Sororities flourish; fraternities plateau Northern Iowan 112:18, p.2 |
While UNI sororities have doubled in size, fraternities have remained similar over the past five years. Members comment on recruitment and benefits of participating in Greek Life. |
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26 | Student orgs. wage chalking war over abortion Northern Iowan 112:14, p.3 |
UNI Right to Life chalked the sidewalk in front of Maucker Union to spread abortion awareness. UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI) and UNI Students Together for the Advancement of Reproductive Rights (UNI STARR) responded with chalkings to promote reproductive rights. Members of each group discuss their messages; photo. |
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27 | New film appreciation club at UNI Northern Iowan 112:10, p.5 |
The new Film Appreciation Club student organization's goal is to bring students together to watch and discuss movies; photo. |
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28 | Student mag on the (up)rise Northern Iowan 112:8, p.1 |
Uprising Magazine, a student publication founded in October 2014 by Kara Keigan, covers music, fashion, and art, particularly in the local area. It has struggled with funding due to Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) budget cuts; photo. |
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29 | UNI Right to Life responds to 'War on Christianity' Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3 |
In response Hannah Carr-Murphy's column "War on Christianity" published in the Northern Iowan on September 10, student organization UNI Right to Life responds discussing their organization's goals and clarifying that religious belief is not required. |
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30 | Filling your free time: explore student orgs Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, students should take advantage of opportunities at UNI that could include joining a student organization, attending a performance, or going to a lecture. |
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31 | Involvement Fair draws volunteers Northern Iowan 112:4, p.1 |
The Involvement Fair hosted 90 of UNI's 250 student organizations as well as 28 non-profit organizations; photo. |
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32 | Atheists? In church? Northern Iowan 112:2, p.1 |
The UNI Free Thinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI) is a group welcoming agnostics, atheists, and freethinkers to join together for thought-provoking discussion; photo. |
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33 | Sketch spreads Northern Iowan 111:28, p.3 |
Sketch is looking to expand and become more involved around campus with its cost-free video production services. | |
34 | A different way to slam poetry at UNI Northern Iowan 111:22, p.4 |
The Feminist Action League and the Progressive Coalition put on a poetry slam event where students could come to perform without judgement; photo. | |
35 | Experience college on your own Northern Iowan 111:8, p.3 |
Senior Renae Beard gives her advice to the freshmen at UNI. | |
36 | Life-aid ask Kyle Northern Iowan 111:6, p.4 |
Student Kyle Marlin gives advice on how to handle college related stress including club involvement, organization, and plan making. | |
37 | Volunteer fair draws in students Northern Iowan 111:5, p.4 |
Forty-three organizations filled the Union for the annual volunteer fair; photo. | |
38 | Volunteer fair draws in students Northern Iowan 111:5, p.4 |
Forty-three organizations filled the Union for the annual volunteer fair; photo. | |
39 | Student involvement parades Maucker Union Plaza Northern Iowan 111:3, p.1 |
UNI students mingled with some of the colleges student organizations; photo. | |
40 | UNI's Panther Marching Band to perform in 29th New Year's Day Parade and Festival in London Public Relations News Release 2013:215, p.1 |
UNI's Panther Marching Band will travel to London to perform in the 29th New Year's Day Parade. This is the bands first international performance. The former lord Mayor of the city of Westminster will be on campus to deliver the invitation to the band. | |
41 | Gartman, Andersen win presidential election Northern Iowan 110:41, p.1 |
Kevin Gartman and Paul Andersen won the NISG presidential election. Kevin and Paul are planning on educating themselves about their new positions with help from the current NISG president and vice president; photo. | |
42 | NISG candidates vie for office Northern Iowan 110:38, p.1 |
A Northern Iowa Student Government debate was held for the presidential candidates in the upcoming election. Corey Cooling and his running mate Eric Boisen discussed current issues with Kevin Gartman and his running mate Paul Andersen; photo. | |
43 | TWLOHA to help winter blues Northern Iowan 110:38, p.2 |
Seasonal Affective Disorder is the symptoms of depression onset by winter conditions. UNI's chapter of To Write Love on Her Arms, TWOLA, is open to all students dealing with depression. TWOLA's goal is to give hope to anyone who is struggling. | |
44 | UNIBusiness student organizations unite for local, global causes Public Relations News Release 2013:186, p.1 |
Student organizations in the College of Business are working together to make positive changes locally and globally. Students will be planting trees in Cedar Falls as well as raising money for International Medical Corps. | |
45 | 'UNI Day' to be held at Iowa Capitol Feb. 24 Public Relations News Release 2013:181, p.1 |
UNI will host UNI Day at the Statehouse at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines. The even highlights UNI programs to express the importance of UNI to the state. Alumni are encouraged to attend. | |
46 | Regents discuss audits and faculty resignations Northern Iowan 110:35, p.1 |
Student organizations, intramurals, and sports clubs at UNI are being audited to make sure they are operating as they should. President Ruud is confident the audit will help the university's organizations. | |
47 | UNI Society of physics Students earns Outstanding Chapter Award Public Relations News Release 2013:148, p.1 |
UNI's chapter of Society of Physics Students has won an Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Office. SPS is an association designed for students interested in physics. The UNI chapter is advised by Tim Kidd. | |
48 | Silent students raise awareness Northern Iowan 110:15, p.4 |
UNI students showed their pro-life views by wearing red tape with the word "life" over their mouths. This was symbolic of the millions of children aborted who were unable to speak. These students want to raise awareness and protest abortion; photo. | |
49 | All for a cause; UNI student groups raise thousands for non-profits Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.2 |
Student groups raise money for causes such as the Children's Miracle Network and Colleges Against Cancer; raised almost $200,000 in last year; photo. | |
50 | Military banners raise debate at NISG senate Northern Iowan 110:8, p.1 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government voted to grant funding for seven banners for the UNI Veterans Association. The vote was seven in favor and six against for all of the banners; photo. |