UNIdos (Hispanic and Latino Student Union)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Celebrando los líderes latinx en UNI Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023), Villanueva--Mayra (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:13, p.02	10/10/2022	Nixson Benitez writes a piece for the N.I. In Spanish column about Celebrating Latinx leaders at UNI. Some of those leaders include Director of Mental Health for Student Government Liz Montalvo, UNIdos President Yessenia Rodríguez, and Assistant Director of Diversity Admissions Janine Baeza; photo.
2	An evening with storyteller Chuy Rentería Schmitz--Mallory (Student--2021), Villanueva--Mayra (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:10, p.01	9/29/2022	This article written in Spanish and English, talks about Jesús 'Chuy' Rentería visiting UNI's campus for a reading and Q&A session about his new book "We Heard It When We Were Little", published in 2021. The book talks about Rentería's experience growing up in West Liberty, Iowa as a Mexican-American; photo.
3	Más UNIdos: La presencia de latinos en campus se siente aún más Villanueva--Mayra (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:8, p.01	9/22/2022	Mayra Villanueva writes the Spanish Column about the Carne Asada put on by the UNIdos organization. Students celebrated Latino culture together with live music, tacos, and a piñata; photo.
4	Yessenia Rodriguez: Latina and proud Klinkhammer--Bailey (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:44, p.01	3/28/2022	An article about Yessenia Rodriguez, UNI student and active member of numerous campus activities and organizations for NI Women's History Month; photo.
5	Estudiante celebra El Dia de los Muertos Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 118:19, p.05	11/1/2021	Students celebrate the Day of the Dead; photo.
6	Day of the Dead Festival to be hosted at UNI Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 118:18, p.02	10/28/2021	A Day of the Dead festival will happen on November 1, hosted by the UNIdos and Multicultural Theatre Society on campus. Read in Spanish on page 5 and see photo; photo.
7	El Festival del Dia de los Muertos llegara a UNI Mendez Aguilar -- Mario (Student--2021), Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 118:18, p.05	10/28/2021	A Day of the Dead festival will happen on November 1, hosted by the UNIdos and Multicultural Theatre Society on campus. Read in English on page 1 and see photo; photo.
8	UNI celebra el mes de la herencia hispana Mendez Aguilar -- Mario (Student--2021), Crow--Catherine (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 118:6, p.01	9/16/2021	UNI celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month; photos. Read the article in English on page 3.
9	UNI community packs REC town hall Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:22, p.01	11/14/2019	More than 200 students, faculty, and community members attended a town hall hosted by the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC) at Maucker Union on November 11. REC summarized their formation and launch of the #UNIisnotanAlly campaign, directed at what they viewed as a failure of UNI's administration to act on goals to combat racism. REC took questions and invited students of color to share their experiences. An addition to the article titled "Related: REC, students from Iowa and ISU attend Board of Regents meeting" covers the Board of Regents November 13 meeting that REC and representatives from Iowa and Iowa State attended to call for a town hall meeting with the regents; photos.
10	Julian Castro to visit UNI campus Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:16, p.02	10/24/2019	Presidential candidate Julian Castro, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, will visit the Cedar Valley during a meet and Greet in the West Gym Courtyard on October 22. This event will be co-hosted by the Northern Iowa Democrats and UNIdos (UNI Hispanic Latino Student Union).
11	Latinx Showcase Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:13, p.05	10/14/2019	Latinx students shared talents and culture on October 11 at the Latinx Showcased hosted by UNIdos in Lang Hall Auditorium; photos.
12	Panther Portraits: Latinx Showcase Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 115:15, p.05	10/15/2018	The Latinx Showcase took place in the Lang Hall Auditorium on October 12; photos.
13	Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month Weber--Colby (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:12, p.05	10/4/2018	Latinx Heritage Month, or Hispanic Heritage Month, will be celebrated with a variety of events September 15 - October 15 hosted by UNIdos, Lambda Theta Phi, Lambda Theta Alpha, and the Center for Multicultural Education (CME); photo.
14	Hypnotist show coming to West Gym Deering--Koree (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 114:52, p.04	4/19/2018	Management Information Systems Association, Women in Computing, and UNIdos will host a hypnotist in the West Gym.
15	Students showcase Latino heritage Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018) Northern Iowan 114:11, p.05	10/2/2017	The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) partnered in sponsorship with Latino Heritage Week to present the Latino Heritage Showcase on September 28. Students showcased their talents, including singing and dancing, and educated others about Latin American culture and traditions. Other sponsors during the week included UNIdos, Panthers for DREAM Iowa, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority and Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity; photos.
16	Latino Heritage Week Hofmeyer--Sarah (Student--2014), Weber--Carly (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:10, p.01	9/28/2017	Latino Heritage Week, sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Education with support from UNIdos (formerly the Hispanic Latino Student Union), Panthers for DREAM Iowa, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, and Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, took place. Events include the kickoff, Baila Conmiga dance night, Latino Heritage Showcase, a movie screening, and more; photos.
17	UNI-CUE helps "Discover the Dream" Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:6, p.02	9/14/2017	The university's Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) has developed the Discover the Dream mentoring program to help fifth grade students prepare for middle school. Sixth-grade students in UNI-CUE's Leadership Academy will be mentors; schools involved include Lincoln, Highland and Walter Cunningham. Students must be part of Educational Talent Search (ETS), a program that includes many activities and mentoring from UNI students from the Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Multicultural Education (CME), and Hispanic/Latino Student Union; photo.
18	Dear future panthers... Fisher--Nicholas Allen (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 112:21, p.1	11/9/2015	A forum was held to discuss students issues on campus related to racism and sexuality; photo.
19	Dancing with HLSU community Barikor--Leziga (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 112:7, p.4	9/21/2015	The Hispanic Latino Student Union held its annual "Dance under the Stars" to celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month; photo.
20	Bienvenido al nuevo America Pope--David William (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:26, p.4	12/4/2012	Author addresses concern with discrimination against natural-born Hispanic/Latino community. Raises concern of racism and encourages readers to consider equality. Students encouraged to engage in Hispanic/Latino Student Union events; photo.
21	Hispanic Latino Student Union hosts quinceanera dance Freese--Brian Paul (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:15, p.6	10/16/2012	UNI students of the Hispanic and Latino Student Union hosted a simulation quinceanera for members and other students. Students gave accounts of experiences and cultural background. Professor Calderon comments on the history involved with quinceaneras.
22	Hispanic Latino Student Union is hosting a Quinceneanera dance party Northern Iowan 109:12, p.5	10/5/2012	Will celebrate last event in Hispanic Heritage Month.
23	UNI students explore different elements of diversity Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 107:43, p.2	3/11/2011	Residence Hall Association sponsored a "Let's Talk Diversity" event; photo.
24	Panther Portraits Baker--Brandon Lee (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 107:42, p.6	3/8/2011	Scenes from the UNI Hispanic Latino Student Union Black and White Ball; photo.
25	Black and White Ball Cantu--Ramon Rolando (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 107:41, p.10	3/4/2011	Everyone is invited to attend the dance, sponsored by the Hispanic Latino Student Union. Students urged to interact with those from different cultures. Interacting is a way of learning about each other.
26	UNI announces inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients Public Relations News Release 2009:233, p.1	1/21/2010	Ten individuals were recently honored for their efforts to enhance diversity during the second-annual town hall meeting on diversity.These students, faculty and staff received the inaugural UNI Diversity Matters Award. Recipients listed.
27	UNI to host Cinco De Mayo celebration Public Relations News Release 2008:486, p.1	4/22/2009	Entertainment will include mariachi music and live entertainment by Anita Tanguma. Cinco de Mayo is the commemoration of Mexico's defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862.
28	UNI to host "Multicultural Super Saturday" November 10 Public Relations News Release 2007:282, p.1	11/9/2007	Some 200 high school students will attend the "Multicultural Super Saturday" to hear about admissions and the application process.
29	Day of the Dead procession and celebration at UNI on October 30 Public Relations News Release 2007:251, p.1	10/29/2007	The Day of the Dead procession will begin at 8 p.m. October 30.
30	UNI Center for Multicultural Education hosting events in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Public Relations News Release 2007:219, p.1	10/12/2007	Hispanic Heritage Month activities will continue through the end of October.
31	Hispanic Heritage Month Northern Iowan 104:8, p.6	9/21/2007	Activities announced for the month; photo.
32	Es tiempo de partido en el Union (It's party time. . .) Northern Iowan 101:55, p.1	4/29/2005	Cinco de Mayo festivities will occur April 29th from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Maucker Union; photo.
33	Racial awareness needed on campus Hileman--Angela (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 101:6, p.11	9/17/2004	Spotlight on the Hispanic/Latino Student Union; photo.
34	Organization created for those who 'Got Ignorance' Kelly--Ned (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 101:4, p.3	9/10/2004	Hispanic/Latino Student Union to kick start their 'Got Ignorance?" program with a rally in the Union.
35	UNI announces winners of leadership awards Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	5/14/2004	Description of awards provided.
36	Cinco de Mayo = fiesta fun in April Gross--Cindy Marie (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 100:55, p.5	4/30/2004	Cinco de Mayo to be celebrated outside the Union.
37	Fight ignorance Knight--Lorena (Student--2002) Northern Iowan 100:55, p.8	4/30/2004	Clarifies a few points about Ned Kelly's article on the "Got Ignorance?" campaign begun by the Hispanic/Latino Student Union.
38	Got Ignorance? Kelly--Ned (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 100:54, p.1	4/27/2004	Hispanic Latino Student Union to bring "Got Ignorance?" campaign to UNI to help combat discrimination.
39	What's up Northern Iowan 100:54, p.5	4/27/2004	Meetings and events planned.
40	UNI to host annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	4/23/2004	Cinco de Mayo festival will be held Friday, April 30; Las Guitarras de Mexico and the UNI Dance Club will perform.
41	UNI presents Grace Ann Hovet Student Leadership Awards Public Relations News Release 2002:499, p.1	4/29/2003	Awards presented to Tina Heeren, Jenni Burkle, and David Kniffen. Other award winners listed.
42	UNI to host annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta Public Relations News Release 2002:496, p.1	4/28/2003	Friday, May 2, UNI will host annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta outside Maucker Union, sponsored by Hispanic/Latino Student Union, Maucker Union, and the Student Activities Office.
43	HLSU has plans for quite a night Bartness--Brooke (Student--2001) Northern Iowan 99:40, p.3	2/28/2003	Hispanic and Latino Student Union will host "A Night to Remember" to increase awareness about diversity on campus and will include guest speaker, Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr.
44	Hispanic visitors taste college life Koppes--Kevin (Student--2002) Northern Iowan 99:13, p.11	10/15/2002	Hispanic students from Waterloo high schools were invited to a luncheon and tour hosted by the Hispanic/Latino Student Union in order to encourage them to invest in a college education.
45	UNI hosts Hispanic high school students Public Relations News Release 2002:113, p.1	10/8/2002	The Hispanic/Latino Student Union will host Hispanic high school students, from Waterloo, in order to encourage them to consider a college education.
46	Taste the flavor Heffernan--Kimberly A. (Classes of 2003 and 2008) Northern Iowan 99:8, p.1	9/27/2002	The Hispanic Latino Student Union serves traditional foods outside of the Maucker Union; photo.
47	Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Maucker Heinselman--Karen (Student--2001) Northern Iowan 98:55, p.16	5/3/2002	Cinco de Mayo festivities will take place today on the Maucker Union Plaza from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
48	UNI to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Friday, May 3 Public Relations News Release 2001:462, p.1	4/26/2002	A celebration of Cinco de Mayo will be held on the Maucker Union Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 3.
49	Award-winning photojournalist to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2001:411, p.1	4/4/2002	Steve Lehman will speak on April 10, and his presentation will be free and open to the public.
50	UNI hosts comics from Black Entertainment Television's 'Comic View' Public Relations News Release 2001:334, p.1	3/5/2002	Angelo Lazado, Rodney Johnson, and B-Phlat will perform in the comedy show in the Maucker Union Expansion on March 8.

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