UNI Proud

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Week Northern Iowan 119:49, p.1	04/10/2023	UNI Proud and Gender & Sexuality Services (GSS) hosted multiple campus events throughout Pride Week including coffee hours, a book club meeting, and Dragaganza; photo.
2	Bringing drag to the masses Northern Iowan 119:45, p.1	03/27/2023	UNI Proud and UNI Gender and Sexuality Services' (GSS) are prepping for their annual Dragaganza drag show and trying to make it as supportive and accessible as it can be. They have held two workshops to give the performers a chance to rehearse and gain feedback from peers before their big performance on April 8, 2023; photos.
3	Community marches virtually for equality Northern Iowan 117:29, p.5	02/01/2021	The 2nd annual Cedar Valley Women's March is hosted virtually; photo.
4	Drag-A-Ganza Northern Iowan 116:17, p.5	10/28/2019	Approximately 50 students and community members attended UNI Proud's annual Drag-A-Ganza on October 25 at Maucker Union. The event raised money for Iowa Safe Schools; photos.
5	Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month Northern Iowan 116:13, p.4	10/14/2019	UNI hosts several events throughout October, which is LGBTQ+ History Month, to celebrate and inform. They include displays, performances, training, speakers, and other events; photos.
6	Rainbow Reception welcomes students Northern Iowan 116:1, p.3	08/29/2019	On August 28, the UNI Gender and Sexuality Services (GSS) held the Rainbow Reception at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The Rainbow Reception was a way to welcome LGBTQ+ community members and allies to UNI and to help learn more about the community. There were informational booths as well as speakers, which included the announcement of the Thomas M. Davis Endowed Scholarship for transgender UNI students; photo.
7	Panther Portrait: Drag Ball Northern Iowan 115:47, p.5	04/08/2019	UNI Proud hosted the annual Drag Ball as part of Pride Week on April 5 in Maucker Union. Proceeds from the event went to Iowa's Pride Camp; photos.
8	UNI Proud and GSS present Pride Week 2019 Northern Iowan 115:45, p.2	04/01/2019	UNI Proud and Gender and Sexuality Services (GSS) will host events throughout Pride Week, April 1-5. Events will include a kickoff, Art Gay-la, Queer Monologues, LGBT Q&A event, movie screening of Boy Erased, and the Drag Ball; photos.
9	#PanthersVote kicks off Northern Iowan 115:10, p.1	09/27/2018	The non-partisan voting initiative #PanthersVote held its kickoff event on September 24 in Maucker Union. The initiative is a collaboration among UNI student organizations, academic departments, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo.
10	#PanthersVote kicking off tomorrow Northern Iowan 115:9, p.2	09/24/2018	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and other student organizations kicked off an on-campus campaign called #PanthersVote to raise political awareness in the lead-up to the November midterm elections; photo.
11	Panther Portrait: UNI Pride Week Drag Ball Northern Iowan 114:48, p.4	04/05/2018	UNI Proud kicked off Pride Week with Drag Ball.
12	Panther Portrait:UNI Proud Halloween Annual Dragaganza Northern Iowan 114:20, p.4	11/02/2017	UNI Proud held their annual Holloween Dragaganza; There were performances and a costume contest where the audience was able to participate; photos.
13	Drag-A-Ganza: spooky and sassy Northern Iowan 112:18, p.1	10/29/2015	UNI Proud held their Halloween Drag-A-Granza in Lang Auditorium on October 27; photos.
14	Progressing through the ages Northern Iowan 111:49, p.1	04/13/2015	Progressive prom was held in the Commons Ballroom, this was the closing event of Pride Week; photo.
15	"Decades" of Pride at UNI Northern Iowan 111:48, p.2	04/09/2015	Pride week is an old tradition at UNI that spans back at least a decade; photo.
16	Personal stories expose truth at Queer Monologues Northern Iowan 111:48, p.1	04/09/2015	A discussion based "Queer Monologues" was held by UNI Proud as part of Pride Week; photo.
17	Kings & queens Northern Iowan 111:48, p.1	04/09/2015	UNI Proud's annual drag ball took place in the Maucker Union as a part of Pride Week; photo.
18	"Always here, forever queer" Northern Iowan 111:47, p.1	04/06/2015	UNI Proud will be holding their annual Pride week celebrating the LGBTQ* community; photo.
19	All staff opinion column: What does 'diversity' at UNI mean to you? Northern Iowan 111:24, p.3	11/20/2014	The Northern Iowan's opinion coulumnests take on the question of what diversity means to them, and if UNI is doing a good enough job meeting their expectations.
20	Burnin' up some drag Northern Iowan 111:18, p.1	10/30/2014	UNI Proud's annual Drag-A-Ganza was held in the commons ballroom; photo.
21	(Re)Orientating the audience Northern Iowan 110:50, p.6	04/14/2014	"(Re)Orientation" consists of different interactive skits that engage the audience in discussion revolving around gender identity, sexual orientation, and consent in sexual situations. The skits are performed by UNI students.
22	Dancing la noche away at Latino Ball Northern Iowan 110:48, p.1	04/07/2014	The Hispanic Latino Student Union hosted their 14th annual Latino Ball. Students spent the night immersed in Latino culture. There was a dinner serving traditional Hispanic cuisine with a dance following the meal; photo.
23	Pride week soliloquies Northern Iowan 110:47, p.6	04/03/2014	One of the events during UNI Proud's annual Pride Week was the Queer Monologues, which were inspired by the Vagina Monologues. The Monologues consisted of intimate pieces regarding the LGBT community.
24	Pride week kicks off with annual drag show Northern Iowan 110:47, p.1	04/03/2014	UNI Proud's annual drag show was a success. Over five hundred people watched the show in the Union. The drag show was the first event of Pride Week. Every dollar earned during the show was donated to Community AIDS Assistance; photo.
25	UNI's Pride Week to explore nuances of gender, sexuality Public Relations News Release 2013:217, p.1	03/25/2014	UNI Proud will kick off the annual campus wide Pride Week. The week will feature many events to raise awareness and support. A number of student organizations have partnered with UNI Proud for some events. All events are free and open to the public.
26	LGBT center confused with Proud Northern Iowan 110:40, p.3	02/27/2014	There is an assumption that the new LGBT Center is an extension of UNI Proud. However, the LGBT Center and UNI Proud are separate entities. The LGBT Center is a university resource with the backing of Dean of Students' office. UNI Proud is not.
27	Panthers storm the capitol Northern Iowan 110:40, p.1	02/27/2014	Many UNI students and faculty when to the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines for the second annual UNI Day at the Capitol. They were able to tell stories about the people at UNI to show the representatives UNI's impact on Iowa.
28	It's here, it's queer, it's the new LGBT Center Northern Iowan 110:28, p.3	01/16/2014	The new LGBT Center opened December 10, 2013. The new center is meant to meet the needs of LGBT students. UNI has come a long way in supporting the LGBT community; photo.
29	Renovations finishing up in Maucker Union Northern Iowan 110:20, p.1	11/05/2013	The renovations to Maucker Union are finishing up. These renovations include remodeling the International Students and Scholars Office as well as creating offices for the Student Involvement Center; photo.
30	Drag-A-Ganza takes the stage Northern Iowan 110:19, p.1	11/01/2013	UNI Proud's third annual drag show was Halloween themed this year. The even had record attendance with eighty audience members. Several students performed to raise money for the Community AIDS Assistance Project; photo.
31	UNI Proud to host Halloween drag show and dance party Public Relations News Release 2013:99, p.1	10/21/2013	UNI Proud will be hosting their third annual Halloween Drag-A-Ganza. This event includes a drag show, costume contest, and dance party. Attendees are encouraged to tip performers; the money raised will be donated to Community AIDS Assistance Project.
32	Reception welcomes LGBT students Northern Iowan 110:6, p.4	09/17/2013	The LGBT community had record attendance at the fourth annual Rainbow Reception. This is just one of the many ways UNI is striving to be an open and nonjudgmental university. Many students support efforts of UNI Proud and the LGBT community; photo.
33	UNI kicks off Welcome Week Northern Iowan 110:1, p.1	08/22/2013	There are many activities planned for students to participate in this first week back. Some of these activities include a picnic, sand volleyball, and a Welcome Ball. There will also be various performances by student groups.
34	Renovations planned for Maucker Union: Student Involvement Center, International Services to be updated Northern Iowan 109:55, p.1	06/14/2013	Construction will soon start on the upper level of Maucker Union. The Student Involvement Center and International Services will face renovations. An LGBT and Military and Veterans Centers will be added.
35	UNI Proud earns recognition, looks to future Northern Iowan 109:55, p.1	06/14/2013	UNI Proud was awarded the Best Gay-Straight Alliance Award by the Iowa Pride Network for the second time in three years. The annual award is given to the college LGBT groups deemed the best at raising awareness about LGBT issues.
36	A Christian perspective on gay marriage Northern Iowan 109:48, p.4	04/12/2013	Says the "hot topic" is currently gay marriage. When people began changing their profile picture on Facebook to the red equal sign, those who did not were labeled as bigots. This is not fair. Someone opposing your views does not make them an enemy.
37	Gibson shares poetry at UNI's Pride Week Northern Iowan 109:47, p.6	04/09/2013	Andrea Gibson performed at UNI in honor of Pride Week. She is an inspirational poet. Many members of the audience were emotionally touched by here work, photo.
38	Ternus speaks on Varnun v. Brien: Said she has 'no regrets' on 2009 ruling Northern Iowan 109:47, p.1	04/09/2013	Former Iowa Supreme Court Justice, Marsha Ternus, spoke about the Varnum v. Brien case in honor of UNI's Pride Week. She said that she does not regret her decision of ruling in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage, photo.
39	Hopkins shares experiences with DADT Northern Iowan 109:46, p.1	04/05/2013	As a part of Pride Week, Mr. John Hopkins came to speak about his discharge from the military as a result of his homosexuality. Many of the audience members were surprised to hear that he was not mad at the military for discharging him.
40	High energy, high hair, and high sass at 2013 Drag Ball Northern Iowan 109:46, p.1	04/05/2013	As a part of UNI's Pride Week, the annual Drag Ball was put on in the Maucker Union. The Ball was full of performances by UNI students and surrounding area performers; photo.
41	Pride week kicks off with more progress than ever Northern Iowan 109:45, p.1	04/02/2013	This year for Pride Week several speakers are coming to campus, including former Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, Marsha Ternus. There will be many events all week long to get students involved.
42	Grit 'n' Glam Northern Iowan 109:45, p.7	04/02/2013	The author gives readers tips on how to dress in drag in honor of UNI Proud's drag show.
43	Pride Week to be celebrated at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:247, p.1	03/26/2013	The theme of this year's Pride Week is "Pride and Progress". There will be many events held throughout the week to celebrate. Many different speakers are coming to UNI to speak at these events.
44	UNI students celebrate Mardi Gras Northern Iowan 109:35, p.6	02/15/2013	Students of the LGBT community gathered to celebrate Mardi Gras. There are many events like this planned by the UNI Proud to get students involved and to feel welcome; photo.
45	'8 the Play' brings battle over Prop 8 top life Northern Iowan 109:29, p.4	01/25/2013	Article discusses the UNI Student Theatre Association's production of "8 The Play". The production depicted the process of two California couples working to overturn the landmark measure.
46	Promoting 'NOH8' at UNI Northern Iowan 109:27, p.2	12/07/2012	NOH8 event encourages students to stand up for targets of hate, specifically lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, at UNI. Students speak about support for the NOH8 event and effects on the campus community; photo.
47	UNI students to partake in 'NOH8' photoshoots Northern Iowan 109:26, p.1	12/04/2012	Event encourages acceptance and support for diversity and anti-bullying at UNI. "NOH8 at UNI" will be co-hosted by UNI, UNI Proud, ONE Iowa, UNI Feminist Action League, and Northern Iowa Democrats; photo.
48	Event focuses on female body image and race Northern Iowan 109:25, p.1	11/30/2012	Professor Sharron Clayton speaks at event on women's body image and its relation to race. Students comment on reactions and inspiration from event.
49	'NO H8 at My School' and 'It Gets Better' campaigns to come to UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:149, p.1	11/29/2012	UNI is hosting a "NO H8 at My School" and a "It Gets Better" campaign to show support for the LGBT community.
50	Students respond to controversial poster Northern Iowan 109:22, p.1	11/09/2012	A poster placed in the Industrial Technology Center caused an uproar on campus. The poster condemned the efforts of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual students at UNI. The poster was shared repeatedly on social media sites.