Woollums--Kyle Chellan (Student--2009)
Displaying 1 - 15 of 15 in reverse chronological order
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1 | 'Purple and Old Gold' awards announced at UNI Commencement Public Relations News Release 2013:290, p.1 |
Purple and Old Gold awards were presented to 58 seniors during commencement ceremonies on May 7. The awards are the highest university honor awarded by academic departments to undergraduate students. | |
2 | Ternus speaks on Varnun v. Brien: Said she has 'no regrets' on 2009 ruling Northern Iowan 109:47, p.1 |
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. | |
3 | HRC logo floods social media sites Northern Iowan 109:46, p.1 |
As the Proposition 8 and Defense of Marriage Act hearings take place in front of the Supreme Court, social media is seeing a large support for equality. The red equal sign is seen all over Facebook newsfeeds, showing the call for marriage equality. | |
4 | Wahls gives speech about importance of marriage Northern Iowan 109:27, p.7 |
New student organization, UNI One Iowa, president comments on speech by Iowa LGBT activist Zach Wahls. Article outlines importances of marriage and discussion of equality of marriage in Iowa. | |
5 | Forum held to seek input on search for new UNI president Northern Iowan 109:8, p.1 |
Board of Regents sponsored the forum. Faculty, staff, students, and community members were asked for their ideas on the qualities needed in the new president; photo. | |
6 | Departments feeling effects of program cuts, restructuring Northern Iowan 109:4, p.1 |
The loss of five faculty in the Department of Languages and Literature has caused adjustments to be made. Fewer course offerings and courses being taught by adjunct instructors are examples. Physics has also been forced to adjust. | |
7 | Students, faculty speak out on world language program closures Northern Iowan 108:46, p.1 |
World language and culture degrees will include only a Spanish B. A. and a Spanish Teaching B. A. French, German, and Russian were dropped due to budget constraints. | |
8 | Branstad proposes $25 million education plan Northern Iowan 108:30, p.1 |
If the Governor's plan is approved by the House and Senate, Iowa will be number one in the country and tenth in the world for quality education. The plan is student friendly as is the education plan in the Senate; photo. | |
9 | Progressive Picnic connects students to communities Northern Iowan 108:2, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Democrats, Freethinkers and Inquirers, Philosophy Club, UNI Proud, and One Iowa joined in the recruitment event, the first of its kind in recent memory. Food, drinks, lawn games, and live music highlighted the event; photo. | |
10 | Meet your student representatives Northern Iowan 107:54, p. |
Northern Iowa Student Government representatives, their offices, and areas of representation; photo. | |
11 | Save our justices Northern Iowan 107:14, p.9 |
Iowa Supreme Court justices are appointed, not elected. This system avoids the politics of elections. Support shown for the present system. Warnings against the campaign to unseat three current justices. | |
12 | "Conservative Coming Out Week" raises questions Northern Iowan 106:54, p.1 |
UNI College Republican's campaign has caused outcry and support for the cause. Some see the activities as "liberal bashing". Goal seen as well intentioned, but execution could have used more thought. | |
13 | UNI PROUD celebrates marriage equality Northern Iowan 106:47, p.1 |
Group holds rally as part of week's activities; photo. | |
14 | Pride Week aimed to educate community on GLBT issues Northern Iowan 106:47, p.2 |
Pride Week consists of a variety of opportunities including rally, chalk drawings on sidewalks, and discussions; photo. | |
15 | Students speak about budget situation Northern Iowan 106:18, p.1 |
Baker Hall demolition, shorter semesters, tuition surcharge, and layoffs draw the attention of students. Opinions vary and emotions run high. |