Volunteer Work
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| 1 | 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. | |
| 2 | Panther Portrait: Job & Internship Fair Northern Iowan 116:37, p.4 |
UNI's semi-annual Career Fair took place in the McLeod Center on February 17. Students were able to explore over 170 potential job, internship, and graduate opportunities. UNI Career services provides resources for students seeking employment; photos. | |
| 3 | The importance of volunteerism Northern Iowan 116:36, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, volunteerism is important in a society that is often selfish. Bennethum discusses getting involved with the student organization UNI Wishmakers and urges other students to evaluate how they contribute to society; photo. | |
| 4 | Packing the Dome for MLK Day Northern Iowan 116:29, p.1 |
Around 1,500 volunteers gathered at the UNI-Dome on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service to pack backpacks for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. It was the largest volunteer event in the Cedar Valley to date, packing 48,000 bags; photos. | |
| 5 | UNI gears up for MLK Day of Service Northern Iowan 116:28, p.1 |
UNI students and community members will participate in Pack the Dome: Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service in the UNI-Dome on January 20. The event is a collaboration among the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, John Deere, the Office of Community Engagement, Service and Leadership Council, Panther Pantry, and the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley. Volunteers will pack 40,000 bags for the Nrtheast Iowa Food Bank's Backpack Program to serve children in schools across northeast Iowa; photo. | |
| 6 | RRTTC to host wetland clean-up Northern Iowan 116:14, p.1 |
The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center (RRTTC) met in the northern Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) parking lot to clean up the ponds north of the WRC. This was in an effort to clean up trash from the local wetlands before winter arrives. This event has been going on for 14 year and is one way for give back to the planet; photo. | |
| 7 | MLK Day of serving food-insecure kids Northern Iowan 115:28, p.4 |
The forth annual MLK Day of Service in Maucker Union packaged food for the BackPack program. The program is organized by the Service and Leadership Council (SLC), Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley, and AmeriCorps; photos. | |
| 8 | Community service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Northern Iowan 114:28, p.5 |
Students have the opportunity to package meals for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank as a part of a service day for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; photo. | |
| 9 | UNI grad wins Americorps award Northern Iowan 114:22, p.2 |
UNI Community Engagement Program Coordinator, Kristina Kofoot, received an award from AmeriCorps for her outstanding service to the organization. Kristina started working with the organization when she was a student at UNI and continued working with them after she graduated from UNI. | |
| 10 | UNI receives award for outreach program Northern Iowan 112:30, p.5 |
UNI was presented with the Campus Program Excellence award by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance during the 43rd Annual Alliance Management Institute, January 3-5. |
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| 11 | MLK Day of Service draws crowd Northern Iowan 112:29, p.1 |
Over 300 volunteers packaged meals on MLK Day of Service at Maucker Ballroom for the Northeast Iowa Foodbank; photos. |
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| 12 | SLC puts on Stop and Serve for UICH Northern Iowan 112:8, p.1 |
The UNI Service and Leadership Council (SLC) held a "Stop and Serve" event on September 22 in Maucker Union. Students could take a moment to decorate small canvases for children at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital; photo. |
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| 13 | 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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| 14 | Volunteer Tuesdays Northern Iowan 111:52, p.3 |
"Volunteer Tuesdays" is a UNI program aiming to make a difference in the community. | |
| 15 | Companionship for the elderly Northern Iowan 111:50, p.1 |
The UNI Service and Leadership Council spent time keeping residents of a nursing home company. | |
| 16 | A spring break of service Northern Iowan 111:43, p.2 |
Students Today Leaders Forever will be taking a "community service road trip" across the United States. | |
| 17 | Actions mean more than words Northern Iowan 111:31, p.1 |
Renae Beard promotes actually making changes in the world instead of just buying products that claim to do it for you; photo. | |
| 18 | Students get creative for a cause Northern Iowan 111:31, p.2 |
Art for El Salvador is a student run organization focused on raising money to build a school in El Salvador through fundraising with arts and crafts; photo. | |
| 19 | MLKJ Day of Service Northern Iowan 111:29, p.1 |
Many UNI students and faculty worked together to remember and honor Martin Luther King Junior; photo. | |
| 20 | Union volunteers Northern Iowan 111:27, p.2 |
UNI's Residence Hall Association and Service and Leadership Council teamed up to pull students into the Maucker Union Ballroom to volunteer their extra time; photo. | |
| 21 | Students making a difference through volunteering Northern Iowan 111:17, p.4 |
Make A Difference Day is the largest national day of community service, in which UNI has participated since 2009. | |
| 22 | Letter to the editor Northern Iowan 111:16, p.5 |
Gabbi DeWitt of the Pink Ribbon Run Committee writes to the Northern Iowan thanking Gamma Phi Beta and the Student Alumni Ambassadors for their help with the Pink Ribbon Run; photo. | |
| 23 | Red Cross looking for blood donations Northern Iowan 111:8, p.2 |
The Red Cross has set up thirty-three blood drives in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area; photo. | |
| 24 | Green Iowa AmeriCorps continues into sixth year Public Relations News Release 2014:6, p.1 |
The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service has approved funding for the University of Northern Iowa's sixth year running of the Green Iowa AmeriCorps program. Green Iowa AmeriCorps offers comprehensive energy services to underserved communities in Iowa. | |
| 25 | Students quest for a cure Northern Iowan 110:54, p.1 |
Over 150 UNI students competed in the annual Quest to Unravel Alzheimer's Scavenger Hunt. Twenty teams raised $10,064 for the Alzheimer's Association; photo. | |
| 26 | Greek chapter of the week Northern Iowan 110:49, p.7 |
The featured Greek chapter of the week is Gamma Phi Beta. Gamma Phi Beta values love, labor, learning, and loyalty. They host philanthropy events throughout the year. | |
| 27 | UNI to celebrate Earth Week April 21-25 Public Relations News Release 2013:246, p.1 |
UNI will celebrate Earth Week on April 21 through April 25. There will be several events around campus to raise awareness about protecting the environment. There will also be an Earth Day Highway Cleanup where students can volunteer their time. | |
| 28 | UNIBusiness students to plant 6,500 trees in Cedar Falls Public Relations News Release 2013:240, p.1 |
Student organizations in the UNI College of Business Administration are teaming up to plant 6,500 trees in Cedar Falls. This is made possible through the Living Lands and Waters Million Trees Project. | |
| 29 | Are altruistic acts truly selfless? Northern Iowan 110:44, p.3 |
Wonders if volunteering is truly a selfless act. People receive gratification for it. So how can it be completely selfless? | |
| 30 | Spring break: beaches or community service? Northern Iowan 110:43, p.2 |
Several UNI students will be traveling across the U. S. volunteering over spring break. This is the second year that the Students Today Leaders Forever STLF group is going on the Pay It Forward Tour. UNI will be teaming up with Iowa State University. | |
| 31 | Take a social media break, volunteer Northern Iowan 110:43, p.3 |
The author points out how much time people spend on social media that they could use to make a difference. There are many different opportunities to volunteer. Volunteer Tuesdays is a group on campus that helps students volunteer every week. | |
| 32 | Greek chapter of the week: Alpha Xi Delta Northern Iowan 110:42, p.5 |
Highlights the sorority Alpha Xi Delta as the Greek chapter of the week. Says they value sisterhood, leadership, service, and scholarship. | |
| 33 | UNI dishes up altruism Northern Iowan 110:30, p.1 |
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day over 170 students gathered in Maucker Union to serve the Cedar Valley. The Service and Leadership Council hosted the day of service where students packaged meals for local families in need; photo. | |
| 34 | Date auction held to support locals affected by breast cancer Northern Iowan 110:18, p.4 |
The Black Student Union sponsored a Date Auction. All proceeds went to Splash of Color, a program that is a part of the Beyond Pink TEAM. This year, the auction raised $420; photo. | |
| 35 | UNI to host Make a Difference Day Public Relations News Release 2013:105, p.1 |
UNI will participate in Make A Difference Day. This is the largest national day of community service. Students will participate in various service projects in the Cedar Valley. | |
| 36 | Students make a difference Northern Iowan 110:16, p.1 |
UNI students are given the opportunity to participate in the annual Make a Difference Day. Students will spend the day volunteering at various locations in the Cedar Valley. This is a great way for students to give back to the community; photo. | |
| 37 | UNI students build home for families Northern Iowan 110:10, p.1 |
Habitat for Humanity wants to get more people involved in their organization. People do not need to have previous construction experience to help. | |
| 38 | UNI named a finalist for 2013 Presidential Community Service Honor Roll Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.4 |
Cited for volunteer efforts; UNI students volunteered 730,000 hours; named to honor roll five times and two times as a finalist; photo. | |
| 39 | It's the most wonderful time of life Northern Iowan 110:2, p.5 |
The author showcases many different ways to make the most of the college experience at each grade level. She stresses how important it is to get involved and to meet new people. | |
| 40 | UNI Dance Marathon and Relay for Life receive prestigious volunteer award Public Relations News Release 2012:318, p.1 |
UNI's Dance Marathon and Relay For Life will each receive the 2013 Governor's Volunteer Award during a recognition ceremony at UNI's Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. | |
| 41 | Students volunteer across the globe Northern Iowan 109:45, p.1 |
Several students traveled with BASIC over spring break to go on mission trips. Several students shared their experiences on the trip; photo. | |
| 42 | UNI students to participate in Pay It Forward Tour Public Relations News Release 2012:240, p.1 |
The UNI chapter of Students Today Leaders Forever will have its first ever Pay It Forward Tour during spring break. This tour will take students to six different cities to participate in various volunteer projects. | |
| 43 | UNI named one of 14 finalists to presidential honor roll Public Relations News Release 2012:224, p.1 |
UNI has been named one of the top 14 colleges and universities by the Community Service Honor Roll. This is the fifth year UNI has made the honor roll and the second year it have been named as a finalist. | |
| 44 | UNIBusiness student organizations unite for local, global causes Public Relations News Release 2012:208, p.1 |
Student organizations in the College of Business are uniting to help out the Legend Golf Course in Parkersburg, Iowa. The golf course was damaged by a tornado in 2008. | |
| 45 | UNI students serve the Cedar Valley on MLK Day Northern Iowan 109:29, p.1 |
UNI students volunteer at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Catholic Worker House, Cedar Valley Hospitality House, Ridgeway Place, Country View Care Center, and the Center for Energy and Environmental Education. | |
| 46 | UNI plans day of service for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Northern Iowan 109:28, p.3 |
Student Involvement Center offers an opportunity to volunteer at local agencies. Bus will transport participants to various locations including the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Grout Museum, and the Country View Nursing Home. | |
| 47 | UNI to host Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Public Relations News Release 2012:173, p.1 |
There are various service projects available for students to participate in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Michael Blackwell will be speaking at the luncheon. | |
| 48 | UNI students to help restore Cedar Bend Savanna Public Relations News Release 2012:145, p.1 |
UNI students and staff will be working to restore the Cedar Bend Savanna. This event was planned by AmeriCorps and the Tallgrass Prairie Center. | |
| 49 | Bernard makes an impact both on and off the field Northern Iowan 109:20, p.11 |
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. | |
| 50 | Cedar Falls Blue Zones hosts UNI campus kickoff Northern Iowan 109:19, p.3 |
Blue Zone Project is promoted on campus to foster healthy living and environments. Event offered information on getting involved and joining the project. |