Center for Energy and Environmental Education
Displaying 151 - 200 of 494 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | UNI CEEE, Green Iowa AmeriCorps team and others provide aid to the community Public Relations News Release 2008:385, p.1 |
During the summer, a team of 28 members will be in the area providing hands-on rebuilding and energy efficient home improvements. They will identify and assist with rebuilding and reconstructing for flood and tornado victims, low-income, and the elderly. | |
| 152 | Iowa Energy Poll report: Money motivates Iowans to conserve energy; Iowa Energy Poll, 2008, results give benchmarks for energy-related knowledge, Public Relations News Release 2008:360, p.1 |
The results from the Poll identified factors that influence Iowans in energy-related matters. Iowans may weigh many factors when making energy-related decisions, but money is behind many of them, including vehicle purchses, buying appliances, and more. | |
| 153 | Register now for UNI workshop on managing multiple priorities Enrollment deadline is Feb. 10 Public Relations News Release 2008:328, p.1 |
The management workshop, "Managing Multiple Priorities: Organization and Time Management," participants will learn why many people struggle with organization and time management and how to use a prioritizing plan. | |
| 154 | UNI Lifelong University announces spring 2009 courses Public Relations News Release 2008:309, p.1 |
Five non-credit courses will be offered this spring: "Three Cups of Tea;" "Preserving Family Treasures;" "Energy Matters! Making the World a Better Place for Our Grandchildren;" "Religious Literacy;" and "Container Gardening." | |
| 155 | UNI's Higby appointed to Consumer Advisory Panel Public Relations News Release 2008:302, p.1 |
Patricia Higby, education and outreach coordinator for the Center for Energy & Environmental Education, was recently appointed to the Iowa Consumer Advisory Panel. | |
| 156 | Leopold Center Grant to fund new efforts by UNI's local food partnership Public Relations News Release 2008:263, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership, housed in the Center for Energy and Environmental Education and an expansion of the Local Food Project, has facilitated institutional purchases of local produce, dairy and meat products for more than a decade. | |
| 157 | Leader in natural and sustainable design to speak at UNI Dec. 9 Public Relations News Release 2008:247, p.1 |
James Patchett, founder and president of Conservation Design Forum in Elmhurst, Ill., will present "Ecological Design and Conservation Development," exploring peoples' cultural relationships to land and water. | |
| 158 | UNI offers waste reduction graduate credit workshops Public Relations News Release 2008:246, p.1 |
Waste Reduction: Addressig the Overlooked "R," will be held at the Scott Area Recycling Center in Davenport. The workshop targets middle school language arts, science, social studies, math and TAG teachers. The class emphasizes lifecycle analysis. | |
| 159 | UNI Citizen Science series to focus on soap bubbles Public Relations News Release 2008:241, p.1 |
Fred Behroozi, professor of physics, will present "The Art and Science of Soap Bubbles." He will first look at soap bubbles through the work of several 17th and 18th century painters. | |
| 160 | Learning how to make beer in school Northern Iowan 105:20, p.5 |
J. Ben Schafer lectured on the science of zymurgy, or fermentation, during a series hosted by the College of Natural Sciences. | |
| 161 | Diners to enjoy locally grown meal, hear Californian physician's perspective of local and sustainable food Public Relations News Release 2008:199, p.1 |
Preston Maring, associate physician-in-chief at Oakland Medical Center in Oakland, Calif., and W. K. Kellogg Foundation Food and Society Policy Fellow, will present "Sustaining Iowa: Making the Connection between Food, Health, and the Land." | |
| 162 | After the storms Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.14 |
A look at the ways that UNI assisted those who were affected by the Parkersburg tornado and the Flood of 2008; business advice, scholarships, and recreationsl activities; photo. | |
| 163 | UNI Speakers Bureau serves Iowa's communities Public Relations News Release 2008:190, p.1 |
New this year is the Featured Speakers Series, which includes six faculty who address current hot topics such as: environment, math and science education, crisis communication, politics, immigration and the economy. | |
| 164 | Citizen Science series to begin at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:181, p.1 |
J. Ben Schafer, associate professor of computer science, will present the first talk, "Zymurgy--The Science of Brewing Beer. The series is intended to make the technical accessible. | |
| 165 | UNI's CEEE will host and sponsor workshops on flood management Public Relations News Release 2008:167, p.1 |
"Managing Floods of the Future: Concepts, Tools, and Success Stories," a workshop for elected officials, planners, economic development staff and community leaders will include national leaders in floodplain management. | |
| 166 | UNI College of Business Administration hosts Global Trade Issues Conference on Nov. 13 Public Relations News Release 2008:146, p.1 |
The second annual conference on global business will celebrate both International Education Week and Global Entrepreneurship Month with information sessions on current issues impacting global business | |
| 167 | Healthier environments for kids to be focus of talk at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:132, p.1 |
Christine Ziebold, a pediatrician at the UNI Children's Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases, will discuss practical strategies in creating healthier environments for our children in the Center for Energy and Environmental Education auditorium. | |
| 168 | University of Northern Iowa releases county impact data UNI serving all 99 Iowa counties Public Relations News Release 2008:111, p.1 |
UNI has a 132-year history of serving Iowans. With more than 57,000 alumni living in Iowa, 11,000 of whom are educators, the university recognizes the role it plays in public service and outreach. There are currently more than 30 outreach programs. | |
| 169 | UNI Museum to host West African Drum workshop and performance Public Relations News Release 2008:109, p.1 |
West African drummer Madou Dembele, who was raised in Mali, West Africa, comes from 33 generations of jembe players. He trained under the tutelage of his grandfather. He will perform at the UNI center for Energy and Environmental Education. | |
| 170 | International philanthropist, conservationist to kick off UNI CEEE's new sustainability initiative Public Relations News Release 2008:106, p.1 |
The Sustainability Hometown Initiative will bring former businessman and current environmental activist and conservationist Doug Tompkins to the campus. He will present "The Next Economy: Transitions from Globalization to Eco-localism." | |
| 171 | UNI professor honored by Sierra Club Public Relations News Release 2008:99, p.1 |
William Stigliani was recently honored for his "outstanding work in the protection of the environment." Stigliani, prepared a report last year for the Black Hawk County Board of Health on the health impacts from coal-fired power plants. | |
| 172 | Sept. 19 - 21 features family-focused events at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:80, p.1 |
Parents and other family members are invited to visit and partake in family-focused on-campus activities during Family Weekend. | |
| 173 | Calendar of Events Northern Iowan 105:4, p.4 |
Campus events from Friday, September 12 through Wednesday, September 17. | |
| 174 | University of Northern Iowa to host Iowa Electrathon event Public Relations News Release 2008:41, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education will host the Alliant Energy Iowa Electrathon Championship Series. The Electrathon is a program designed for high-school and college students to use a problem-solving approach to design. | |
| 175 | Renewable Energy EXPO held at UNI CEEE Sept. 13 - 14 Public Relations News Release 2008:40, p.1 |
The 17th I-Renew Energy & Sustainability EXPO will be held at the Center for Energy & Environmental Education. The EXPO features 70 workshops, 80 exhibitors, and demonstrations providing information on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and others. | |
| 176 | UNI hosts renewable energy workshop for farmers, June 27 Public Relations News Release 2007:729, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education is hosting a workshop for farmers. Participants will learn about owning a wind turbine, improving on-farm energy efficiency and selling carbon credits. | |
| 177 | First races of the Alliant Energy Iowa Electrathon series to be in Cedar Rapids Public Relations News Release 2007:650, p.1 |
The opening race for the 2008 Alliant Energy Iowa Electrathon series, will be at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids this May. This contest involves small, one-person electric cars built by teams of high school and community college students. | |
| 178 | DVDs available from UNI's energy- efficient construction methods series Public Relations News Release 2007:628, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE) has DVDs of presentations from the 2007 speakers series titled "Building for the Future: Energy Efficient Alternatives." | |
| 179 | UNI gets its green on Northern Iowan 104:51, p.1 |
UNI celebrates Earth Day with exhibits, helpful hints, workshops, and free food; photo. | |
| 180 | Buying food grown in and around Black Hawk County keeps millions of dollars in local economy Public Relations News Release 2007:615, p.1 |
UNI Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership seeks to expand reach of local-food economy.The Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign, launched by UNI and Practical Farmers of Iowa is active in 53 Iowa Counties | |
| 181 | UNI will hold celebration in honor of Earth Day Public Relations News Release 2007:608, p.1 |
Program will include clothing drive, displays, recycling demonstration, and workshops. | |
| 182 | Economic impact of buying foods grown in and around Black Hawk County to be revealed April 18 Public Relations News Release 2007:587, p.1 |
Several organizations will share the results of 10 years of building the local food economy. | |
| 183 | UNI CEEE announces Iowa Energy Poster Contest winners Public Relations News Release 2007:584, p.1 |
Fifteen posters were chosen for the 2008 Iowa Energy Poster Contest; list of winners. | |
| 184 | Elementary students celebrate spring break at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:503, p.1 |
Elementary students from Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and Hudson will spend their spring break exploring UNI and participating in educational activities. | |
| 185 | Enshayan named CEEE director at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:460, p.1 |
Kamyar Enshayan was recently named director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Education effective March 1. | |
| 186 | Focus on the environment Northern Iowan 104:32, p.1 |
Focus the Nation, a national teach-in event, was well attended. Global warming discussed. | |
| 187 | Earth Science Seminar Series at UNI to discuss human health effects from coal-fired boilers Public Relations News Release 2007:393, p.1 |
William Stigliani will be speaking February 4. | |
| 188 | UNI's Kamyar Enshayan wins Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award Public Relations News Release 2007:353, p.1 |
Biographical profile of Kamyar Enshayan. | |
| 189 | UNI's Stigliani appointed to Governor's Climate Change Advisory Council Public Relations News Release 2007:286, p.1 |
Brief biographical profile of Bill Stigliani. | |
| 190 | Home and college life meld together for Family Weekend Northern Iowan 104:18, p.1 |
Schedule of activities for Family Weekend; photo. | |
| 191 | UNI's CEEE hosts speaker on energy-independent design Public Relations News Release 2007:215, p.1 |
Dennis White will be speaking October 18. | |
| 192 | Energy Awareness Month highlights energy use Northern Iowan 104:13, p.1 |
Schedule of activities organized by President Allen's Energy Conservation Task Force; aimed at making students and staff aware of energy use. | |
| 193 | State legislators to visit solar/energy efficient sites Saturday, October 6 Public Relations News Release 2007:195, p.1 |
Local legislators will visit sites on the Cedar Valley Solar/Energy Efficiency tour October 6. | |
| 194 | UNI's CEEE presents speaker on House of Green Public Relations News Release 2007:181, p.1 |
Curt Atkins will be speaking October 4. | |
| 195 | Solar tour coming to Cedar Valley on October 6 Public Relations News Release 2007:180, p.1 |
Active- and passive-solar, geothermal, and energy-efficient designs will be on display during the Cedar Valley Solar-Energy Efficiency Tour October 6. | |
| 196 | UNI's CEEE presents speaker on straw-bale housing construction Public Relations News Release 2007:147, p.1 |
Lonnie Gamble will be speaking September 20. | |
| 197 | UNI to host final Iowa Electrathon events of the season Public Relations News Release 2007:138, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education will be hosting the last events of the Alliant Energy Iowa Electrathon Championship Series September 29. | |
| 198 | UNI's CEEE to host fall series on energy efficient construction methods Public Relations News Release 2007:121, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education will be hosting "Building for the Future: Energy Efficient Alternatives" beginning September 6. | |
| 199 | Greetings! Northern Iowa Today 91:2, p. |
President Allen greets alumni and talks about the work at hand; photo. | |
| 200 | UNI CEEE hosts "Energy Fun in the Sun" Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
"Energy Fun in the Sun" is a workshop for youth in grades 4-8 offered in June and July. |