Wellness and Recreation Services

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Meet the candidates: VP for Student Life Northern Iowan 118:34, p.2	02/14/2022	The final three candidates for the Vice President of Student Life position are introduced: Heather Harbach, Javier Flores, and Lyn Redington; photos.
2	UNI Recreation Services to host spring break camp Public Relations News Release 2015:185, p.1	02/23/2015	Over spring break, UNI Recreation Services will provide an All Sports Camp for elementary and middle school kids. The cost is $160 for pick-up and $260 for extended care. Participants will receive a T-shirt, water bottle, and drawstring bag.
3	UNI Wellness and Recreation Services to host spring break camp Public Relations News Release 2013:176, p.1	02/12/2014	UNI Wellness and Recreation Services will be offering a camp to students between the ages of 6 and 12 over spring break. The All Sports Camp gives students the opportunity to play a wide variety of sports.
4	UNI offers summer rock climbing camp Public Relations News Release 2012:309, p.1	05/28/2013	UNI Wellness and Recreation Services (WRS) will offer for the first time a climbing camp for youth this summer. Participants will learn about bouldering and climbing techniques, tying knots, operating climbing equipment and how to belay.
5	UNI to host 15th annual rock climbing competition Public Relations News Release 2012:218, p.1	02/27/2013	Outdoor Recreation will host the 15th annual "Rock Revolution". This is a rock climbing competition for climbers from all across the Midwest.
6	Students simulate drunk driving Northern Iowan 109:38, p.1	02/26/2013	Wellness and Recreation Services, along with UNI Public Safety, hosted a program called, "UNI I am Making Safe Decisions." Students simulated drunk driving to see how dangerous it really is; photo.
7	UNI to host interactive safety event Public Relations News Release 2012:205, p.1	02/18/2013	"UNI I am . . . Making Safe Decisions!" is an event that will be hosted by UNI Public Safety, Wellness and Recreation Services, and local and state law enforcement. The event will have educational and high-risk drinking prevention activities.
8	UNI Wellness & Recreation Center to host All-Sports Camp Public Relations News Release 2012:187, p.1	02/04/2013	The Wellness and Recreation Services will host an All-Sports Camp for children ages 6 to 12 over spring break. Children can participate in various activities and also attend nutritional and environmental presentations.
9	UNI Wellness and Recreation Services to offer new swimming course for youth Public Relations News Release 2012:4, p.1	07/11/2012	GaurdStart fulfills a basic knowledge and skill set in successful completion of the Red Cross Lifeguarding course. A swimming pretest is required.
10	UNI to host sports camps Public Relations News Release 2011:56, p.1	09/27/2011	UNI Wellness and Recreation Center will host teacher development days all-sports camps for kids 6 to 12.
11	Public lifeguarding classes offered at UNI Wellness and Recreation Center Public Relations News Release 2009:302, p.1	02/26/2010	In addition to lifeguard training and certification, adult swim classes, CPR training, first aid training and blood borne pathogens certification classes are available through Wellness and Recreation Services (WRS).
12	UNI student receives wellness and recreation scholarship Public Relations News Release 2009:238, p.1	01/26/2010	Kari Dirksen, a junior studying leisure, youth, and human services, was named the spring 2010 recipient of the $500 scholarship. The scholarship is supported by Kathy Green, director of Wellness and Recreation Services and University Health Services.
13	UNI Homecoming celebration to feature week of activities Public Relations News Release 2009:111, p.1	10/08/2009	Homecoming committee members are encouraging students, faculty, and staff to wear purple and gold on Friday, October 16. The festivities will begin on October 11 with residence halls window painting and continue through October 17.
14	Panther Pacers Running Club to host 12th annual homecoming 5K race Public Relations News Release 2009:109, p.1	10/08/2009	The course is a true cross country course, featuring flats, rolling hills, and tight curves on the intramural fields. Medals will be given to the top three men and women runners of each age group.
15	Autumn-matic Wellness Fair hopes to shape-up UNI Northern Iowan 106:11, p.11	10/06/2009	Wellness Fair to feature exhibits from around campus and the Cedar Valley community. Chair massages, cooking demonstrations, blood pressure and body mass testing, and lots of samples will be available.
16	UNI will dedicate new addition to the Human Performance Center, Oct. 3 Public Relations News Release 2009:82, p.1	09/28/2009	The Richard O. Jacobson Human Performance Complex will be dedicated on Saturday. Named for Des Moines businessman and philanthropist Dick Jacobson, the latest additions to the complex include a 9,136-square-foot training center, locker rooms and more.
17	UNI-Cue hosts summer youth academy Public Relations News Release 2008:597, p.1	07/06/2009	A four-week youth academy is being held through July 10 to "prepare students for higher education and beyond." The adacemy focuses on improving reading skills, decision-making, leadership, citizenship and cultural awareness.
18	UNI student receives Wellness and Recreation Scholarship Public Relations News Release 2008:551, p.1	05/27/2009	Stacie Ogaard, a senior interpersonal communication major with a minor in leisure, youth and human services, was named the fall 2009 recipient of the $500 Wellness and Recreation Services Scholarship.
19	UNI to host series of events celebrating Earth Day Public Relations News Release 2008:468, p.1	04/14/2009	"Get Your Green On," Available events include tours of the Botanical Center, a 5K run/walk, an environmental job booth, live music and free bike tune-ups.
20	UNI Wellness & Recreation Center to host All-Sports Camp Public Relations News Release 2008:350, p.1	02/18/2009	The camp will be offered during spring break. Children will have the change to participate in flag football, table tennis, volleyball, rock climbing, basketball, tai chi, swimming, kickball, baseball, softball, dodgeball and soccer, and more.
21	UNI to offer Kindergym for 2- to 5-year-olds Public Relations News Release 2008:323, p.1	01/28/2009	Kindergym, an informal learning program focusing on the development and refinement of motor skills, will be offered on six Saturdays during the spring 2009 semester in the Wellness Recreation Center, main gym. Students listed.
22	UNI student receives Wellness and Recreation scholarship Public Relations News Release 2008:307, p.1	01/16/2009	Anne Reiter, a senior leisure youth and human services major was named the spring 2009 recipient of the $500 scholarship. The selection criteria is based on the student's performance as a WRS employee. More.
23	Just for Kicks hosts indoor soccer league for all ages Public Relations News Release 2008:289, p.1	01/06/2009	The "Just for Kicks" sixth annual Panther Pride Indoor Soccer League is a program to train youth soccer coaches and advanced players, launched by the Leisure, Youth and Human Services Division.
24	UNI Wellness and Recreation Services recognizes its student employees Public Relations News Release 2008:173, p.1	10/24/2008	Six student employees were recognized for their exemplary assistant in getting the new school year off to a great start and for the positive example they set for other student employees.
25	UNI's Wellness and Recreation Center offers programs filled with fun, fitness and adventure for the public Public Relations News Release 2008:152, p.1	10/15/2008	WRS invites residents of the Cedar Valley to explore the possibilities of the Noontime Bazsketball Association, the Master's Swim program or the Climbing Club. These fee-based programs are housed in the WRC.
26	GNIRRRR calls adventurers from all corners of campus Northern Iowan 105:5, p.6	09/16/2008	Third annual Great Northern Iowa Radical River Run Race will be held in October in George Wyth State Park.
27	UNI classes begin Monday, Aug. 25; 'Panther Fest' offers variety of activities Public Relations News Release 2008:15, p.1	08/15/2008	The welcome week festival will kick off Thursday in the McLeod Center south lawn with a Panther Picnic. There will be free food for the first 1,000 students, outdoor games and music.
28	UNI Wellness & Recreation Services offers students a chance to de-stress Public Relations News Release 2007:640, p.1	04/28/2008	De-Stress Days will be held in Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom and Lobby. Students, Faculty and staff may attend the free activities including mini-massages, an opportunity to walk the labyrinth, and enjoy company of animals from the Humane Society.
29	UNI will hold celebration in honor of Earth Day Public Relations News Release 2007:608, p.1	04/16/2008	Program will include clothing drive, displays, recycling demonstration, and workshops.
30	HIV/AIDS candlelight vigil and rally November 27 Public Relations News Release 2007:308, p.1	11/26/2007	The Wellness and Recreation Services and Iowans for AIDS Action are sponsoring an HIV/AIDS Candlelight Vigil and Rally November 27.
31	Wellness Fair Northern Iowan 104:17, p.22	10/23/2007	Businesses and organizations taking part in the Wellness Fair are announced.
32	You're paying for it, might as well enjoy it Northern Iowan 104:17, p.9	10/23/2007	Suggests campus opportunities that students should try; photo.
33	Human Performance Center named Northern Iowan 104:9, p.17	09/25/2007	Richard O. Jacobson gives $3 million to the Human Performance Center project; university must match gift with $2 million; center will be called the Jacobson Human Performance Complex.
34	Jacobson gives $3 million naming gift to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:165, p.1	09/18/2007	Biographical profile of Richard Jacobson.
35	Cedar Falls RAGBRAI® committee to announce July 25 Lance Armstrong Foundation fundraising event at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:14, p.1	06/12/2007	A news conference is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, to discuss RAGBRAI.
36	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/30/2007	"Walk Out on Your Job Day" is part of a worksite health promotion program taking place Monday, April 30 at Cedar Falls Utilities.
37	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/30/2007	De-Stress Days will be taking place April 30 to May 2, hosted by Wellness and Recreation Services.
38	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/23/2007	De-Stress Days, hosted by Wellness and Recreation Services, will be held April 30 through May 2.
39	UNI student receives Wellness and Recreation Scholarship Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/05/2007	Lynn Nefzger received the Wellness and Recreation Services Scholarship.
40	Local firefighters add element to saving skills Northern Iowan 103:44, p.1	03/09/2007	UNI lifeguards and Cedar Falls firefighters meet to learn about water rescues in joint meeting; photo.
41	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/05/2007	Lifeguards at the Wellness and Recreation Services and the Cedar Falls Fire Department will work together during in-service training March 5-6.
42	UNI students reach for another notch in the wall Northern Iowan 103:38, p.1	02/16/2007	UNI has the largest rock climbing wall in the Midwest; photo.
43	Get your heart pumping instead of slacking Northern Iowan 103:37, p.15	02/13/2007	A wide variety of fitness classes are available at UNI; photo.
44	Suicide prevention a joint issue on campus Northern Iowan 103:27, p.4	12/05/2006	Wellness and Recreation Services and UNI Counseling Center work together to spread the word about suicide prevention.
45	UNI Wellness and Recreation Services Scholarship Committee names spring 2007 scholarship recipient Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/05/2006	Emily Renner has been chosen as the scholarship recipient.
46	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/04/2006	De-Stress Days begins Monday, December 11 to Wednesday, December 13.
47	Stats say UNI a safe campus Northern Iowan 103:26, p.5	12/01/2006	Clery Act Report proves that UNI is a relatively safe environment.
48	Wellness Fair brings many opportunities to one place Northern Iowan 103:17, p.1	10/24/2006	Forty businesses and other vendors will have booths for the Wellness Fair in the lower level of the Wellness and Recreation Center; photo.
49	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/23/2006	The Autumn-matic Wellness Fair will be taking place Tuesday, October 24.
50	Panel discussion puts face on HIV/AIDS Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/20/2006	Wellness and Recreation Services and the Cedar AIDS Support System are hosting a panel discussion about people in the United States living with HIV/AIDS.