Textbooks

Displaying 1 - 50 of 146 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI Bookstore to return to private operation Northern Iowan 119:48, p.1	04/06/2023	UNI will be transitioning the UNI Bookstore over to be operated by a third-party to allow for the prices of textbooks to drop lower. They acquired the bookstore in 2018 in order to lower the costs of books but due to recent changes in the industry that is no longer the case; photos.
2	Rod Library program strives to make course materials accessible Northern Iowan 119:13, p.1	10/10/2022	Rod Library's Textbook Equity Program, founded in 2016, continues to strive towards making textbooks free and accessible for students. This program allows faculty to fill out a form a then meet with a faculty librarian to find free and affordable course materials. Bailey Klinkhammer interviews Rod Library's liaison Anne Marie Gruber about the program; photo.
3	Rod Library pursues textbook affordability for all Northern Iowan 118:18, p.1	10/28/2021	Rod Library was given a grant that allows faculty members to write new textbooks for 15 popular UNI courses in order to achieve more accessible textbooks for students; photo.
4	NISG weekly update Northern Iowan 118:15, p.1	10/18/2021	Anne Marie Gruber gave a presentation about textbook equity during the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) regular senate meeting. The meeting also included the approved creation of two new clubs on campus.
5	Bookstore Reopens under UNI ownership Northern Iowan 114:43, p.2	03/08/2018	UNI purchased University Book and Supply from its owners who were looking to retire. Students can now charge purchases to their U-Bill and use financial aid to cover it; photo.
6	Want your textbook for just a day? Northern Iowan 111:27, p.2	12/11/2014	Textbook company, Packback, is coming to UNI. Packback allows pay as you go rentals for textbooks, instead of paying for an entire semester, and not using the textbook
7	Paper cuts and prices; why textbooks cost so much Northern Iowan 111:10, p.1	10/02/2014	Student Cassidy Noble looks at the reasons why textbooks cost so much these days; photo.
8	NISG tries cutting course packet costs Northern Iowan 110:41, p.1	03/03/2014	Northern Iowa Student Government is making an effort to cut costs by not charging students for course packets. They feel that students should not have to pay for material that is not protected under copyright.
9	Textbook prices discourage students Northern Iowan 110:36, p.1	02/13/2014	The average college student spends $1200 on textbooks and supplies annually. Textbook prices have inflated 812 percent over the years. Renting or buying used textbooks is a great way to save money.
10	Get your spring semester textbooks now! Northern Iowan 109:27, p.2	12/07/2012	University Book & Supply advertises textbook purchasing for Spring 2013 semester.
11	Textbook buyback Northern Iowan 109:26, p.5	12/04/2012	University Book and Supply advertisement for textbook buyback Fall 2012.
12	'tis the season of holiday giving Northern Iowan 108:27, p.7	12/09/2011	Opportunities for sharing with those in need during the Christmas season; photo.
13	Get the best bang for your BOOK Northern Iowan 108:2, p.9	08/30/2011	Textbooks are expensive. There are online alternatives to University Book and Supply. Comparisons made and prices explained. Students need to be aware of purchasing the correct editions; photo.
14	The failure of a few Northern Iowan 107:53, p.14	04/26/2011	Professors urged to become more engaged during their teaching. Do not just teach the textbook, but add relevant, up to date materials. Do not just read from your PowerPoint. Challenge your students to look outside the textbook for answers.
15	A losing game Northern Iowan 107:30, p.7	01/25/2011	Prices for textbooks on all campuses are very high. Students urged to purse the cheapest option; including exchanging books among classmates; photo.
16	In the capitol Northern Iowan 107:27, p.1	12/10/2010	Northern Iowa Student Government is lobbying for a statewide sales tax holiday on textbooks. Students are encouraged to participate in special lobbying days. NISG hopes to increase awareness of UNI by training students in lobbying; photo.
17	Textbook buying made easier; NISG and UBS collaborate Northern Iowan 104:59, p.1	07/25/2008	NISG and UBS work together to make textbook lists available earlier and to provide several textbook buying options; photo.
18	Book sale gone bad Northern Iowan 105:42, p.8	03/10/2008	Resale of books is a risky business online; photo.
19	UNI students to lobby in favor of higher education Northern Iowan 104:38, p.9	02/26/2008	Students take concerns about increases in tuition, financial aid, and textbooks to the Iowa legislature.
20	Student government makes textbook information available online Northern Iowan 104:4, p.1	09/07/2007	Textbook Tracks is a website on the Northern Iowa Student Government homepage that provides information needed to explore the best places to purchase textbooks; photo.
21	A message from the Vice President Northern Iowan 104:3, p.4	08/31/2007	Adam Bentley shares progress with textbook service and campaign to have student representation on the Cedar Falls City Council; photo.
22	A student's guide to college life Northern Iowan 104:1, p.7	08/24/2007	Suggestions for incoming freshmen; adjusting to college life; things to avoid and consider when living on or off campus.
23	Students may soon have more options for buying textbooks Northern Iowan 103:47, p.1	03/30/2007	Project to publish ISBN numbers and other relevant information on textbooks to allow students to examine alternatives to purchasing textbooks; photo.
24	Website trades books for books; SwapYourTextbooks.com has book exchange for students Northern Iowan 102:25, p.4	11/22/2005	New Web site allows students to trade books with one another in an effort to save money.
25	New site similar to Facebook, allows selling options Northern Iowan 102:25, p.7	11/22/2005	Campusgrind.com offers services such as sending messages and selling books; photo.
26	Candidates prepare for next week's election Northern Iowan 101:38, p.1	02/18/2005	Pat Grassley and Kevin Willms' platform includes tuition reform, creating an online classroom directory, increasing attendance at sporting and cultural events, offering alternative book purchasing options, and extending Thanksgiving break; photo.
27	NISG debate sparks discussion about platform issues, election Northern Iowan 101:38, p.1	02/18/2005	The Political Science Society's sponsored debate of the candidates for NISG election allowed each group of candidates a two minute response to each question along with time for rebuttal.
28	UNI students put used book editions to good use Northern Iowan 101:28, p.1	12/10/2004	Pages of Promise organization to collect donated textbooks and send them to African students; photo.
29	Attendance raises significant questions Northern Iowan 101:23, p.8	11/16/2004	Expresses disagreement with the school spirit argument for attending athletic contests and believes money spent by students for the Panther Pass should instead go toward academic pursuits.
30	Books; student encourages online purchases Northern Iowan 101:5, p.1	09/14/2004	Spotlight on Alan Shakespeare's efforts to find an economical source for textbooks; photo.
31	Bookstore prices bring discomfort for all Northern Iowan 101:2, p.5	08/31/2004	Speaks out against the alleged pricing practices of the University Book and Supply as well as those of textbook publishers.
32	Rip-off 101 Northern Iowan 100:34, p.1	02/06/2004	The Iowa Public Interest Research Group presents a report outlining price gouging practices in the publishing industry; photo.
33	UBS introduces new price matching policy Northern Iowan 100:1, p.1	08/29/2003	If students find a book priced lower online than at University Book & Supply, UBS will match the price; not valid when book prices found at half.com, ebay, or amazon auction; photo.
34	Sage-like advice for incoming freshmen Northern Iowan 99:60, p.4	07/18/2003	Tips from experience for the inexperienced.
35	Book buyback option overview Northern Iowan 99:55, p.1	05/02/2003	Some students, dissatisfied with University Book and Supply, have turned to Internet sources for buying and selling books.
36	Committee 'reads' into book prices Northern Iowan 99:23, p.1	11/19/2002	A Book Prices Advisory Committee will investigate ways to make books cheaper for students.
37	Alternate bookseller brings cheaper textbook prices to UNI Northern Iowan 98:53, p.1	04/26/2002	Pages and Books, a new textbook buyer and seller in the area, will offer UNI students cheaper textbooks that can be bought and sold online.
38	The selection, demand and supply of UNI textbooks Northern Iowan 98:44, p.12	03/15/2002	Explores the textbook process, from a professor choosing the book, to the student buying it from the bookstore.
39	Bookswap; just try it Northern Iowan 95:26, p.8	12/04/1998	Students should use new Internet Bookswap service to lower textbook costs.
40	UBS: profit margin not what it's believed Northern Iowan 94:10, p.11	10/03/1997	University Book and Supply president Rose Lorenz states that textbook profits are between twenty and twenty-five percent.
41	Bookstore, publishers to blame for outrageous prices Northern Iowan 94:5, p.7	09/16/1997	Believes book prices are too high because of excess profits.
42	Bookstore or proctologist? Northern Iowan 94:4, p.6	09/12/1997	Complains about high book prices.
43	Students should go on strike; fight fascist text book industry Northern Iowan 91:4, p.5	09/02/1994	Critical of high cost of textbooks.
44	Untitled Northern Iowan 87:2, p.2	09/07/1990	Schools use ACT scores to pair dormitory roommates and bookstores will not give you much money when they buy back your textbooks.
45	The Insanity Parade Northern Iowan 86:56, p.2	04/27/1990	A quick look at students' expenses, especially for books.
46	Northern Iowa Hazel Wagner Memorial Scholarships to honor years of teamwork, dedication Public Relations News Release 1987:300, p.1	03/08/1988	A one-hundred thousand dollar industrial technology scholarship fund is collected in memory of Hazel Wagner, the deceased wife of Professor Willis Wagner. Hazel is known for her work in the Dames Club, and as the editor for Willis' textbook series.
47	U. S., Soviet textbooks to be re-examined to remove myths, stereotypes Public Relations News Release 1987:282, p.1	02/24/1988	Professor Tim O'Connor calls for an examination of both U. S. and Soviet textbooks that perpetuate stereotypes between the two nations.
48	UNI mathematics professors collaborate on book, articles Public Relations News Release 1987:430, p.1	07/15/1987	Professors David Duncan and Bonnie Litwiller publish a middle school mathematics textbook on number patterns for the School Science and Mathematics Association's Classroom Activities Series.
49	Tomahawk honorary at UNI awards six scholarships Public Relations News Release 1986:148, p.1	12/23/1986	Tomahawk distributed scholarships to six students based on need, academic activities, and work experience. The goal of the organization is to promote leadership among students.
50	Professor introduces one-of-a-kind textbook Northern Iowan 82:39, p.10	02/28/1986	Professor Glenda Riley discusses the role of women in United States history; photo.