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News Release Archive
October 28, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa ï¾– Dr. Amy Hollywood, professor of the history of Christianity and theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School will participate in a faculty/student seminar entitled, 'Traumatic Devotion: Margaret Ebner's Revelations', at 3:30 p.m., Friday Nov. 5, in Baker 161 on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
Hollywood is a historian of Christian thought specializing in mysticism, with strong interests in feminist theory, psychoanalysis, and continental philosophy. Hollywood has published two books. The first entitled The Soul as Virgin Wife: Mechthild of Madebut, Marguerite Porete, and Meister Eckhart was published in 1995, and received the International Congress o Medieval Studies' Otto Grundler Prize for the best book in medieval studies.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Susan Hill at (319) 273-6231 or email@example.com.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Data collected by Black Hawk County students is assisting GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) soil scientists in their research. This work will be explained in a public program on studies in local soils, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at the Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE) on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
Elissa Levine of the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center and Martha Whitaker from the University of Arizona, will present the program. In addition, Levine will demonstrate Basic GAPS, a student computer modeling tool that allows students to make predictions about effects of climate change on the local environment.
Levine is the principal soil characteristics scientist for the GLOBE Program, a K-12 science and education partnership between scientists, teachers and students in more that 105 countries. She is the 2003 winner of the Association of Women Soil Scientists Mentoring Award. Whitaker is on the GLOBE soil moisture science team and has helped to develop soil moisture field campaigns.
The talk is sponsored by the GLOBE program and the Iowa Academy of Science, housed at UNI, and is part of the GLOBE ONE Project.
GLOBE ONE is the organization's first intensive field campaign in the world, and is being performed by students, teachers, scientists and members of the Black Hawk County community to investigate the environmental impacts of tilling soil for farming. The participants are looking at a variety of aspects of the environment, from how much rain and snow fall in northeastern Iowa throughout the year, to the properties of local streams and soil, to how plants and animals change as the seasons change.
Levine and Whitaker also will lead a free educator workshop on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Central Middle School in Waterloo. To register for the workshop, or for more information on either program, contact Marcy Seavey, program director for the Iowa Academy of Science, at (319)
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October 27, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- University of Northern Iowa students and Iowa businesses will benefit from a recent gift from Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO).
CIPCO will provide $10,000 each year to support experiential learning opportunities for UNI students and enhance entrepreneurial and economic development opportunities for Iowa businesses. The CIPCO Enhancement Fund will provide opportunities for students to intern with Iowa-based small businesses and new ventures.
'We appreciate CIPCO's leadership in this area. Through their vision and generosity, UNI will now be able to expand its successful experiential learning opportunities to include support for internships with Iowa start-up ventures,' said Randy Pilkington, executive director of UNI's Business and Community Services.
UNI's Business and Community Services program has served more than 4,000 business and community clients in all 99 Iowa counties. More than 1,000 students are involved in its outreach activities.
'CIPCO is an active participant in the economic development of all its service areas. We hope to see this effort expand, and other companies offer support in an effort to spur economic development and help keep young entrepreneurs in Iowa after graduation,' said Dennis Murdock, executive vice president/CEO of Central Iowa Power Cooperative.
CIPCO is a wholesale energy provider to rural electric cooperatives serving in 58 of the 99 Iowa counties. Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa CIPCO's service territory extends over a 300 mile diagonal path across the state including most of the southern tier of Iowa as well as east central Iowa. CIPCO's rural electric cooperatives will be instrumental in helping to identify potential business sites for this program.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Public radio station KUNI is airing a series of reports about the No Child Left Behind legislation.
'The No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 was a first,' explained independent reporter Carole Shelley Yates, who conducted interviews for the 10-part series. 'Never before has the federal government taken such an active role in holding schools and districts across the nation accountable for student achievement.'
Yates talked to a number of administrators and teachers throughout Iowa to see how the legislation is affecting their jobs. Schools included in the report are Hayes Elementary School in Davenport; Prairie View Elementary in Cedar Rapids; West Branch Middle School and Lincoln Elementary in Dubuque; North Cedar Elementary School in Cedar Falls; and Waterloo Community Schools.
The reports began Oct. 25, and can be heard each Monday at 4:45 p.m. during 'All Things Considered.'
Funding for the programs comes from the Iowa State Education Association and the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust of Muscatine. KUNI is heard throughout Eastern Iowa at 90.9 FM. In Dubuque it's 98.7 FM, in Des Moines it's 101.7 FM, in the Quad Cities it's 94.5 FM and in Eldridge its 102.7 FM. KUNI is also heard on 91.5 FM and 1010 AM in Mason City.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced today that the University of Northern Iowa has been recertified. This classification means UNI is considered to be operating its athletics program in substantial conformity with operating principles adopted by the association's Division I membership.
'This means we're doing things right,' said Rick Hartzell, UNI director of athletics. 'The university's athletics programs tell a success story. Not only are our teams successful across the board, but our student-athletes perform in the classroom at a rate that is better than that of the general student body in terms of grade point average and graduation rate.'
UNI's 400 student athletes have an average GPA of 3.07, and several of the teams have averages greater than 3.20. The student-athlete graduation rate is 66 percent, one of the best in the Missouri Valley Conference. 'Academic performance of student athletes continues to be our top priority,' said Hartzell.
October 26, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa has named its participants for the fall 2004 National Student Exchange (NSE) program. The NSE program allows students to study at one of 168 colleges and universities throughout the United States while paying UNI tuition.
Fall 2004 NSE program participants include ___(NAME)___, a __(CLASSIFICATION/MAJOR)___ major from ___(HOMETOWN)___, who is currently attending ___(SCHOOL)___.
To be eligible for the program students must have a UNI and cumulative grade-point average of 2.75; have completed at least 30 hours, but not more than 85 hours of coursework at the time of the exchange; be a full-time student; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States; and be in good standing, as defined by UNI.
For more information about the NSE program, contact Karen Cunningham, coordinator, UNI National Student Exchange program, at (319) 273-2504.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa's 2004 Social Justice Film Series features documentaries that explore human rights and social justice issues. Begun earlier this month, it continues on Tuesdays through Dec. 7. All of the documentaries will begin at 8 p.m., in Room 108 of the Communication Arts Center. They are free and open to the public.
'Brothers and Others' explores the retaliation felt by Arab-Americans after the 9/11 tragedy, and is an exploration of race in America. It will be shown Nov. 2.
'Unconstitutional: The War on Civil Liberties,' Nov. 9, looks at how the War on Terrorism affects the Middle East and the United States.
'The Corporation' is an award-winning documentary that questions corporations' legal status as individuals and asks what would happen if psychiatrists evaluated corporations as individuals. It will be shown Nov. 16.
'This is What Free Trade Looks Like,' Nov. 30, explores the harmful effects of free trade on workers, citizens and the environment.
'Orwell Rolls in His Grave,' by Robert Kane Pappas, Dec. 7, explores the doublespeak of the current political climate and how it compares to George Orwell's predictions.
The UNI chapters of Amnesty International, Students for Social Justice and the American Civil Liberties Union are sponsoring the 2004 Social Justice Film Series.
For more information, contact Kent Sandstrom, UNI professor of sociology at (319) 273-2769.
October 25, 2004 - 7:00pm
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, will meet at the University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 3 and 4. Specific times for discussion of most items are unknown. The docket is available on the Web at www2.state.ia.us/regents/Meetings/Agendas/agenda.html
1. Fall enrollment report
UNI's official 2004 fall semester enrollment exceeded its target of approximately 12,700 -- reaching 12,824 students at the end of the second week of classes. According to UNI President Robert Koob, an enrollment in the 12,700 to 12,900 range represents a fairly good balance compared to currently available state budget resources. 'We still need to rebuild equipment and maintenance budgets that were sacrificed in past years as we worked to help ensure academic quality. The number of minority students is up, our out-of-state enrollment is up, and while the number of new students was down, it was down only slightly,' said Koob. 'We are embarking on programs and campaigns to make sure that all Iowa students understand that a UNI education is affordable, accessible and a good investment. If we can avoid further legislative budget cuts and even grow resources somewhat, we are cautiously optimistic that we can grow at a corresponding pace.'
Renee Romano, vice president for Educational & Student Services, (319) 273-2331
Robert Koob, president, (319) 273-2566
2. Comprehensive fiscal report for fiscal year 2004
Tom Schellhardt, vice president for Administration & Finance, (319) 273-2382
3. Price Laboratory School enrollment report
William Callahan, director, Price Laboratory School, (319) 273-2719
Aaron Podolefsky, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs (319) 273-2517
4. Register of capital improvement business transactions
Shull Hall. UNI is seeking permission to proceed with project planning -- deferred maintenance and room improvements. Shull Hall was built in 1964 as one of four residence halls in the UNI Regents Complex. The projects will include bathroom and window renovations. Shull Hall has 211 student rooms. It will reopen next fall as an upperclass-only (sophomore and above) facility featuring single-occupancy rooms. Surveys and analysis show private single rooms and updated bathrooms are key drivers in the housing market. This should help increase the number of upperclassmen living on campus. Research shows living on campus has a positive impact on grades and graduation rate.
Michael Hager, director of residence, (319) 273-2333
Renee Romano, vice president for Educational & Student Services, (319) 273-2331
McLeod Center. UNI is seeking approval of a revised project budget. Initial bids came in over budget, primarily because of recent massive increases in the cost of building materials.
Bill Calhoun, vice president for Advancement, (319) 273-2487
Tom Schellhardt, vice president for Administration & Finance, (319) 273-2382
Business & Community Services building. UNI is seeking approval of a schematic design and budget. Bids are expected in 2005, with construction expected to take 15 to 18 months. The building will be adjacent to the Center for Environmental & Energy Education (CEEE) and will house outreach activities such as the Institute for Decision Making, Conference & Event Services, Innovation Accelerator and John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
Tom Schellhardt, vice president for Administration & Finance, (319) 273-2382
Randy Pilkington, executive director, Business & Community Services (319) 273-6941
5. Residence system annual report for 2004-2005
Michael Hager, director of residence, (319) 273-2333
Renee Romano, vice president for Educational & Student Services, (319) 273-2331
6. Tuition and fees study
Renee Romano, vice president for Educational & Student Services, (319) 273-2331
James O'Connor, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-6728
October 24, 2004 - 7:00pm
Every year, just about this time, retailers haul out the jack-o-lanterns and pointy witches' hats, and start decorating their stores. Hollywood releases a new slasher film, and screams fill the air. Most of it is all in fun but, says Josh Susskind, assistant professor of psychology at UNI, it could still be too frightening for children. He explains that different situations can scare different kinds of children, and parents should be alert.
Children at the preschool to early elementary age are typically frightened by perceptual things. So something that looks scary is going to be very scary for them. Older children, 9- to 11-years-old, are more frightened by negative behaviors. 'Real-world behaviors and characters, like those you see in a slasher film, scare them,' explains Susskind. 'It's easy for children to believe it could happen to them. It doesn't even have to be something they saw in a movie; it could be the evening news.'
Joshua Susskind, assistant professor of psychology, (319) 273-7251, firstname.lastname@example.com
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-6728
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Twilight: Los Angeles, a film by Anna Deavere Smith, will be shown at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1, at the University of Northern Iowa's Kamerick Art Building, Room 111.
Based on Smith's play, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, the film is a series of personal stories from riot victims, witnesses, participants and observers. The riots took place after the not-guilty verdict that freed policemen who beat motorist Rodney King. The play was nominated for two Tony Awards.
Smith, the author of Fires in the Mirror and House Arrest, also has starred in TV's The West Wing and The Practice. She will perform another of her plays, Snapshots: Glimpses of America in Change at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15, at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
The presentation of the play and the film are part of the Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series. Co-sponsored by the UNI Center for Multicultural Education and KBBG Radio, they are free and open to the public.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- 'Sexing Elizabeth Cary' will be the topic of the next CROW Forum lecture at noon, Monday, Nov. 1, in the South Room of Maucker Union, on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
In 'Sexing Elizabeth Cary' Jesse Swan, associate professor of English language and literature, explores readers' impulse to see Cary, one of the first female playwrights, in sexual terms and to interpret her work as that of an author who thinks in sexual terms.
Admission is free and open to the public.
The CROW (Current Research on Women) Forum series is sponsored by UNI's Graduate Program in Women's Studies.
Monday, Oct. 25
'The Iraqi Quagmire in Perspective: A Teach-In,' will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Maucker Union Ballroom C. Panel members are Gregory Bruess, Barbara Cutter and John Johnson, all professors in the Department of History; and Al Hays, director of the master's program in public policy. Contact: Wallace Hettle, associate professor of history, (319) 273-2942.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
The University Honors Program presents 'Popular Culture: Shaping and Reflecting Who We Are,' a satellite seminar series, at 6:30 p.m., in Maucker Union's Ballroom A. Contact: Jessica Moon, director, University Honors Program, (319) 273-3175.
Wednesday, Oct. 27
'Changing Face of Iowa: Exploring Creativity in the Community,' begins at 6:30 p.m. in CEEE 11. Featured will be a panel discussion, a performance by the UNI West African Drum Ensemble, and an exhibition of student art. Contact: Phyllis Baker, associate dean, CSBS, (319) 273-2109.
'Walt Whitman Live!' a one-man show, will be presented by Bill Koch, professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, at 7:30 p.m. in Lang Hall Auditorium. Contact: Bill Koch, (319) 273-6231.
Lunar eclipse viewing at McCollum Science Hall, 9 to 11 p.m. Contact: Siobhan Morgan, professor of earth science, (319) 273-2389.
Saturday, Oct. 30
Rod Library's used book sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: Vince Heuer, accountant, Business Operations,
(319) 273-3527
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-6728
October 20, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa ï¾– The University of Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) elected senators through Fall 2004 special elections held recently.
(Student's name), a (Classification) (Major) from (Hometown) was elected a NISG senator from -- (Residence) .
NOTE TO EDITOR: Fall 2004 special election senators are listed below in alphabetical order by hometown. Please check the list for students in your coverage area.
CEDAR FALLS Brian Larkin/sophomore/management information systems/off-campus
CLEAR LAKE John Harrenstein/senior/organizational communication and public administration/off-campus
DUBUQUE Jestin Stoffel/senior/computer science/off-campus
HUMBOLDT Lindsey Thomas/sophomore/textiles and apparel/off-campus
JESUP Diana Roth/senior/social work/off-campus
READLYN Brian Boehme/junior/history/Campbell Hall
SIOUX CITY Timothy Lanphier/junior/management with an emphasis in business administration
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Richard Utz, professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Northern Iowa, is the first recipient of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts' (CHFA) Faculty Excellence Award. The award was established by the college's Faculty Senate, and honors a tenured faculty member who has earned national or international reputation and demonstrated an ability to translate his/her skills into exciting classroom and studio experiences.
Utz came to UNI in 1991 after earning his doctorate in English and German philology from the University of Regensburg, Germany. He established a new subfield of inquiry in medieval English studies that received an award from that institution for outstanding work in English studies.
Sigma Delta Tau honor society named him English Professor of the Year in 1993. He was chosen CHFA Outstanding Teacher in 1995; and received UNI's Donald N. McKay Faculty Research Award in 2000, and the Iowa State Board of Regents Award for Faculty Excellence in 2001. In 2003 he received the UNI Distinguished Scholar Award.
Utz is the author and co-editor of 12 books, and has published more than 80 essays, book chapters and reviews. He is editor of the book series Disputatio and Prolepsis: The Heidelberg Review of English Studies; and review editor for The Medieval Review. Among the seven languages in which he works are old/middle English, Latin and ancient Greek.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --The University of Northern Iowa Wellness and Recreation Services announced Anna (Hass) Ranbarger of Wheatland, Joe DeLuca of Aldridge, Nolan Thill of Algona and Chris Foster of Trimble, Mo. as student employees of the month for July 2004.
Ranbarger, a senior education and Spanish major, is a lifeguard and learn-to-swim instructor, and was cited for her superior instructing skills.
DeLuca, a senior health promotions major, is a lifeguard and learn-to-swim instructor. He was cited for encouraging a positive and energetic environment for the learn-to-swim program.
Thill, a junior education major, is a welcome desk supervisor and facility manager. He was cited for his successful rise to a supervisory role in the Wellness and Recreation Center.
Foster, a senior therapeutic recreation major, is an informal recreation supervisor. He was cited for his success not only on the basketball court, but also for inspiring the local community in working with citizens with disabilities.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa has made it easier for students applying for scholarships to do so, through a new tool called the Common Online Undergraduate Scholarship Application.
Previously, students applying for scholarships filled out separate applications for each scholarship sought. Now there is a single application.
'It's designed to streamline the process for students and administrators, and make students more aware of scholarship opportunities,' explained Joyce Morrow, associate director of financial aid. 'Once submitted, the students will be considered for scholarships across campus.'
Also, she pointed out, the new system tells students that the application has been submitted, eliminating the need for follow-up calls.
Morrow said the online application, available at www.uni.edu/finaid, should be completed as early as possible, so no scholarship deadlines will be missed. She noted a similar application is being considered for graduate students. For more information, contact Morrow at (319) 273-2701.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --The first grade class at New Park Elementary School in Harlan won the Space Week Science Challenge, a contest open to all precollege Iowa students. The winners were announced Monday, Oct. 18, by the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC), one of the sponsors of the contest.
As winners, the students, taught by Mrs. Becky Chipman, will receive an Orion StarMax 90 EQ telescope and a Garmin e-TREX GPS receiver for their classroom, and a field trip to the Science Station and IMAX Theatre in Cedar Rapids. The teachers at New Park Elementary have won an inservice training session from the Extension--Science, Engineering and Technology team and curriculum materials.
This year, a Meade ETX 70 telescope was also awarded to the top classroom entry for category 4-8: the seventh grade earth science class of Traci Main at Moravia Middle School in Moravia; and to category 9-12: the ninth grade earth science (8th period) class of Steve Koopmann at Bennett Community School in Bennett. Each of the classrooms that entered the contest this year will receive a TiViTz game from TiViTz as an appreciation gift from the ISGC for participation in the Challenge.
Contestants listened to special editions of the Earth and Sky radio program broadcast by WHO Radio (1040 AM) during Space Week, Oct. 4-10. Topics included the moon and Saturn, sun-climate connections and tracking turtles. Then they took a quiz based on the content of the radio programs and supporting activities.
Other sponsors of the contest were WHO Radio and the Earth and Sky radio program. The Iowa Space Grant Consortium is a NASA-supported organization aimed at increasing interest in aerospace education and research. Its academic members are the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the University of Iowa and Drake University.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa has created a new online tool to help prospective students learn more about UNI and assist in the college decision-making process. Called PAWS, the Web site provides interactive communication between the student's personal interests and what UNI has to offer.
Located at www.uni.edu/paws, it features four main areas of information -- academics, student organizations, financial aid and residence life. It also offers student, faculty and alumni profiles, as well as the ability to save the personalized site, if the student desires.
'PAWS can assist future college students in exploring majors and activities outside the classroom, finding a campus job and imagining what life on a college campus will be like,' says Renee Romano, vice president for student services.
PAWS is the latest of several new admissions tools the university has recently rolled out. Items include Calculate My Aid, the online financial aid calculator; a new online common scholarship application; the Tuition Opportunity Program for Iowans, which offers full-tuition scholarships to low-income students; and a re-vamped Admissions Web page. Visit www.uni.edu/finaid or www.uni.edu/admissions for more information.
October 19, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present the '2004 Department of Art Faculty Exhibition,' Monday, Nov. 1 through Dec. 1. The opening reception begins at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1, in the Kamerick Art Building lobby.
The exhibition is a formal presentation of painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, photography, mixed media, performance and installation, featuring the most recent accomplishments of faculty in the UNI Department of Art. According to Darrell Taylor, director of the UNI Gallery of Art, the annual exhibition is an opportunity for students and the public at large to experience contemporary art research, technique and production.
The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday; and, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The gallery is located at the northeast corner of Hudson Road and West 27th Street, on the main floor of the Kamerick Art Building. For more information, call (319) 273-3095 or visit www.uni.edu/artdept/gallery/.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Interpreters Theatre will present Dracula at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, through Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Interpreters Theatre in Lang Hall, Room 40. Dracula is based on Bram Stoker's novel about vampires. Dracula was adapted for the stage by Tom Clapp and produced by special arrangement with Players Press Inc., Studio City, Calif.
Name a classification , major major from Hometown , is a member of the cast.
The UNI Interpreters Theatre program is directed by Karen Mitchell, associate professor of communication studies, and Paul Siddens, associate professor of communication studies.
COUNCIL BLUFFS Jessica Armstrong/junior Theatre Education &
DES MOINES Mikey Williams/freshman Theatre Education
Ren Waddell/sophomore Sociology
IOWA FALLS Tye N. Felland/senior Art Studio: Photography
LEMARS Jamie Weets/senior Communications &
Theatre Education
MASON CITY Adam Harrer/sophomore Secondary Education
MUSCATINE Emily Griffin/freshman Elementary Education
ROBINS Carla Pasker/sophomore Psychology
SHENANDOAH Wayland McQueen/junior Philosophy & Religion
URBANDALE Linnea Haugen/sophomore Elementary Education
WAVERLY Kimberly Jones/junior Art Studio: Graphic Design
WEBSTER CITY Matt Musgrave/senior Biology & Education
WINTERSET Austin Moore/sophomore English
BEVERLY, ENGLAND Nick Jensen/graduate Mass Communication
BUENOS AIRES, Nico Moreno/senior Economics
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- 'Walt Whitman Live!!,' a one-man show portraying one of America's most important literary figures, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, in the University of Northern Iowa's Lang Hall Auditorium.
The 60-minute show features William Koch, UNI adjunct professor of English, performing as Whitman and speaking on the poet's major themes, observations of American culture, views on Abraham Lincoln and experience with the Civil War.
Koch has also performed at the Hearst Center for the Arts, the UNI Museum, the Grout Museum, William Penn University and the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill.
The program is sponsored by the UNI Department of English Language and Literature. The public may attend at no charge.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa ï¾– 'Welcome to the Jungle' will be the theme for a visit by 64 elementary students from Waterloo's Dr. Walter Cunningham School of Excellence when they visit the University of Northern Iowa campus Friday, Oct. 22.
They are scheduled to arrive at UNI's Schindler Education Center at noon, where they will be greeted by Panther Mascot T.C. (The Cat); Jeffrey Cornett, dean of the UNI College of Education; UNI senior Jenny Rokes, a member of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa; and the 20 UNI teacher education majors who have volunteered at the school for the last two weeks.
The Cunningham students will rotate through four activity areas while on campus -- each 20 minutes in length. The UNI teacher education student volunteers will lead them in an arts group where they will make masks related to the jungle theme; read to them in a literacy session; host games and a variety of activities in a 'just for fun group'; and teach songs and activities that the Camp Adventureï¾™ program teaches children around the world each summer.
For more information, contact Kathy Oakland, UNI instructor in teaching, (319) 273-2591.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- A viewing of the lunar eclipse will take place at the University of Northern Iowa's McCollum Science Hall from 9 to 11 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27. Signs in the building will explain how to get to the observatory on the roof.
The observatory's telescope allows viewers to see lunar features that may not be visible to the naked eye.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the moon and the sun.
There are one to two lunar eclipses per year, but the next one where all phases of the eclipse are visible from Iowa will not occur again until February 2008.
The event is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather the event will be canceled.
For more information, contact Siobahn Morgan, professor of earth science, at (319) 273-2389.
October 18, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa has chosen Athena Clayborne as admissions counselor for western Iowa. She began her duties in September.
She holds a bachelor's degree in social work from UNI, and a master's in human resource and industrial relations from the University of Minnesota. Previous to coming to UNI, Clayborne was site manager for the YMCA in Sioux City.
She maintains an office at Western Iowa Technical Community College in Sioux City, where she serves a dual role. Clayborne works with Western Iowa Tech in a '2+2' program that allows community college students to take UNI courses at that site and obtain a four-year degree. She also visits high schools in western Iowa, recruiting students to attend UNI.
Clayborne can be reached at (712) 274-8733, ext. 1827.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa ï¾– The University of Northern Iowa's ROD Library announced Steph Buchheim of Colesburg employee of the month for October 2004.
Buchheim, a senior elementary and middle level education major with a math minor, is a student assistant in the Student Assistant in Access Services Department, and has worked at the ROD Library for four years.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- 'Resolved: That the legal drinking age in the United States should be lowered to 18' will be the topic of a debate between two graduate students at the University of Northern Iowa and two members of the British National Debate Team.
The debate is scheduled for 12:30 to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, in the Elm Room of UNI's Maucker Union. It is free and open to the public.
Members of the UNI team, both of whom work with UNI's individual events and debate teams, are Jen Struve of Cedar Rapids and Eric Short of Cedar Falls, formerly of Brookings, S.D.. British debaters are Rob Marrs, who studied politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, and Aneurin (Nye) Brewer, a native of Barbados and a graduate of Bristol University in England.
According to Jacob Thompson, director of forensics at UNI, Glasgow has a reputation as 'the best debating university in the world' ands Marrs reached the Scottish Mace Final before graduating earlier this year. Brewer, who works for the Barbados foreign ministry, writing speeches, was crowned European Champion in 2003 and reached the semi-finals of the World Championships in Singapore earlier this year.
For more information, contact Thompson at (319) 273-7200.
According to a popular bumper sticker, 'The last time we mixed politics and religion, people got burned at the stake.' In real life, says Jerome Soneson, acting head of UNI's Department of Philosophy & Religion, that isn't too far from the truth. Yet increasingly, church leaders nationwide are urging parishioners to vote one way or another. The Catholic church has purchased ad space in major newspapers, suggesting that it is sinful to vote for a candidate who supports gay marriage, abortion or stem cell research. 'The separation between church and state has been an uneasy compromise,' explained Soneson. 'But I think a lot of conservative Catholics believe the church has a duty to speak out against these things that they see as truly horrible, and help persuade fellow Catholics.'
He says the problem with that tactic is that it removes the voters' option to choose. 'The church has absolutized these issues, and said 'we have the truth and we know what God wants.' It's made the political situation too simplistic, and it doesn't respect the freedom and responsibility of individuals to vote their conscience, to discover moral truths on their own. It's very parental.'
Jerome Soneson, acting head, Department of Philosophy & Religion, (319) 273-2990
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-6728
CEDAR FALLS--The University of Northern Iowa's Theatre Off-Hudson Series of Staged Readings will continue with Independence on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 108 of the Communication Arts Center.
Independence is set in Independence, Iowa, and tells the story of an emotionally disturbed mother and her three daughters who are struggling to find their way in life.
Independence is written by Lee Blessing and directed by Amy S. RohrBerg, UNI associate professor of theatre and Jascenna Haislet-Carlson, Theatre UNI marketing director.
The cast of Theatre UNI's reading of Independence features Molly Taylor, a senior theatre major from Coralville; Amber Linde, a freshman theatre major from White Bear Lake, Minn.; Jess Rafoth, a senior theatre major, and Erin Nebel, a freshman speech-language pathology major, both from Dubuque.
Admission to the reading is free and open to the public.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Teacher education majors at the University of Northern Iowa will be attending the fifth Price Laboratory School Teacher Institute Friday, Oct. 22, at Price Lab. A professional teacher education conference, it will offer more than 60 individual workshops, led by PLS faculty, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is no cost to participants.
According to Lee Weber, institute founder and a UNI instructor in teaching, it is designed to enrich student learning in the UNI teacher education program. 'In addition to gaining exposure to outstanding professional presentations that our faculty give at state, regional, national and international conferences, we hope UNI teacher education students will begin to see the value of continued professional development and attendance at professional conferences throughout their teaching careers,' said Weber.
Bill Callahan, associate dean of the UNI College of Education and PLS director, said that last year, PLS faculty made more than 100 professional presentations at various levels and held more than 50 offices or leadership positions in professional organizations. 'The institute allows our students to see many of these scholarly projects and the expertise of the PLS faculty beyond their classroom participation experiences,' he said.
Among topics to be covered are: 'Data Not Guesswork: Taking Away Students' License to Forget'; 'Using Spreadsheets as a Problem-Solving Tool in the Science Classroom'; 'Copyright: What K-12 Educators Need to Know'; 'Designing a Nursery-Kindergarten Program'; and, 'Making Curiosity Visible: Documentation of Children's Learning.'
For more information, contact Lee Weber at (319) 273-2056, or visit www.pls.uni.edu/pls/teacher_institute/.
October 17, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- University of Northern Iowa professors John Johnson, Barbara Cutter and Gregory Bruess of the history department, and Al Hays of the graduate program in public policy, will speak on a panel about the conflict in Iraq, at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25 in the Maucker Union Central Ballroom C.
Among topics for 'The Iraqi Quagmire in Perspective: A Teach-In,' will be student protest in the 1960s, gender and the post 9-11 world, the Vietnam era, and local conflict.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Wallace Hettle, associate professor of history, at (319) 273-2942 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Several UNI professors have, as an area of expertise, politics in the United States. They are listed below. Please feel free to contact them directly for perspective on current events.
Maureen Berner, assistant professor of political science, (319) 273-6047. Her interests include state and local government, and social policy issues, especially education and hunger.
Allen Hays, director, master's in public policy program, (319) 273-2910. His areas of expertise are American politics and public policy, especially housing.
Donna Hoffman, assistant professor of political science, (319) 273-5916. She discusses American politics, especially voting; the presidency and congress.
Michael Licari:, associate professor of political science, (319) 273-6048. His areas of expertise include American politics, bureaucracy and public policy, especially health care.
Scott Peters, assistant professor of political science, (319) 273-2727. He can speak on American politics, especially the Supreme Court and legal issues. Peters also is the pre-law adviser.
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-6728
Monday, Oct. 18
Heart Lecture Series features Steve Gilliam, director of theatre at Trinity University in San Antonio, on ' Recognizing and Crossing Borders: Artistic Responses to Our Global Situation,' at 7:30 p.m., Strayer-Wood Theatre. Contact: Jascenna Hasilet-Carlson, marketing director, Strayer-Wood Theatre, (319) 273-6381.
Tuesday, Oct. 19
Public debate on the presidential election, with surrogates acting as each candidate, at 7:30 p.m. in Maucker Union Ballrooms A and B. Contact: Cate Palczewski, professor of communication studies, (319) 273-2714.
2004 Social Justice Film Series presents 'Fahrenheit 9/11' by Michael Moore, at 8 p.m. in the Communications Arts Center, Room 108. Contact: Jessica Maass, senior, (319) 277-4752.
Wednesday, Oct. 20
Reel to Real Film Series presents 'Carved From the Heart,' at noon in Maucker Union's University Room South. Contact: Guy Sims, associate director of Maucker Union, (319) 273-2683.
Political Science Speaker Series: Donna Hoffman, assistant professor of political science, will present 'Donning the Hat of Chief Legislator: The President, Congress and the State of the Union,' at 3 p.m., in Sabin Hall, Room 201. Contact: Phil Mauceri, acting head, Department of Political Science, (319) 273-2528.
Thursday, Oct. 21
Multicultural Health conference, with keynote speaker Jocelyn Elders, former U.S. surgeon general, at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo. Various times. Contact: Lydia Perez Roberts, assistant director, multicultural education, (319) 273-2250.
Scott Cawelti, professor of English, will present a lecture, 'From the Middle,' discussing Richard Clark's 'Against All Enemies' and the 9/11 Commission Report at 7 p.m. at University Book & Supply. Contact: Scott Cawelti, (319) 273-3810.
Friday, Oct. 22-Sunday, Oct. 24
UNI Navigators host a conference for UNI students, discussing what it's like to be a Christian in today's society. Various sites and times. Contact Sarah Vit, coordinator, Conference and Event Services, (319) 273-6899.
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-6728
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The Mid-Continent Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORSï¾™ and the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORSï¾™ awarded University of Northern Iowa senior, Tyler Dingel, a $1,000 scholarship for academic excellence.
Dingel, a finance major from Des Moines, was one of five students from the Midwest who received a scholarship.
Jim Maciej, SIOR, CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member), chapter scholarship chair, awarded the scholarships during a society chapter seminar in Golden Valley, Minn., last month.
For more information, contact Arthur Cox, director of UNI's real estate education program, at (319) 273-6986.
October 14, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The Alumni and Friends of Price Laboratory School (AFPLS) will host its annual fall reunion Saturday, Oct. 23, in the Commons Ballroom on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
Named distinguished alumni for 2004 will be actress Annabeth Gish and educator John Aldrich Jr. Gish, who graduated in 1989, went on to Duke University. Seen most recently as President Bartlett's older daughter on NBC's 'The West Wing,' she also starred as agent Monica Reyes on 'The X-Files.'
Aldrich, a 1972 graduate, was named Mr. Iowa in 1978. He graduated from UNI and has taught primarily in self-contained and severe behavior disorder classrooms at Waterloo East High. He also teaches driver education, physical education and independent living for special needs students.
At the reunion, AFPLS will name 10 individuals 'extraordinary emeritus.' They are Maribelle Betterton, Joan Duea, Judy Gish, Joan Lawrence, Janet McClain, Lynn Neilsen, Bev Smith, Bev Riess, Betty Strub and Sue Swartz. All are members of a group that once taught Team III at PLS.
The AFPLS board of directors is chaired by Michelle Hyde Swanson. Other members are Becky Wilson Hawbaker, Polly Primrose Jacobson, Jim Miller and Dave Smith. Tickets are $13.50 and may be purchased in the school's main office. For more information, contact Swanson at (319) 273-2600.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) will present a panel discussion and exhibition, 'The Changing Face of Iowa: Exploring Creativity in the Community,' at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, in UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE), Room 11.
Panel members will be Gowri Betrabet-Gulwadi, assistant professor in UNI's Department of Design, Family and Consumer Sciences; Steve Carignan; executive director of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; Jonathan N. Chenoweth, associate professor in the UNI School of Music; Kamyar Enshayan, assistant professor at the CEEE; and Jason Weinberger, music director for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra. Moderator will be Marybeth Stalp, assistant professor in the UNI Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology.
'People engage creativity in many areas including their work, activism, volunteer efforts, family and problem solving,' said Phyllis Baker, associate dean for the CSBS. 'Community and creativity go hand in hand. Creativity defies narrow definitions. People make invaluable contributions to the community through creativity, and we want to highlight and celebrate those efforts.'
A reception, catered by Martha Ives, begins at 6:30 p.m. The formal presentation will begin at 7:15 p.m., followed by a performance by the UNI West African Drum Ensemble. Also part of the evening will be a display of two student-generated pieces of public art. First is a wall of creativity constructed by the Northern Iowa Family Services Organization. It consists of a fabric banner with attachments drawn/written by students focusing on how their families engage in creativity. The second piece will showcase two quilts made by college students to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information about the series, call (319) 273-2221.
This is the first of two presentations in the CSBS Changing Face of Iowa series this academic year. The second will take place in the spring.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- A University of Northern Iowa political communication class will host a public debate on the presidential election from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, in UNI's Maucker Union, Ballrooms A and B.
President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry will be represented by two surrogate speakers at the debate. Bush will be represented by State Sen. Don Redfern and UNI junior Lindsay Jenkins, a general political science and government major from Cedar Rapids. Kerry will be represented by Pastor Abraham L. Funchess and UNI senior Philip Rippke, a speech communication and rhetoric major from Moville.
The first half of the debate will use a series of questions developed by the class. The second half will allow the audience to question the representatives. Each side will have a two-minute constructive time limit to answer the questions, and a one-minute rebuttal time limit.
The political communication class developed a Web site about issues pertaining to this year's election: www.uni.edu/palczews/prezdebateissues.htm.
The debate is free and open to the public. For more information contact Catherine Palczewski, professor of communication studies, at (319) 273-2714.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- 'Fahrenheit 9/11,' the next film in the University of Northern Iowa's 2004 Social Justice Film Series, will be shown at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Room 108 of the Communication Arts Center.
The documentary by Michael Moore discusses the Bush administration's choice to go to war.
The UNI chapters of Amnesty International, Students for Social Justice and the American Civil Liberties Union sponsor the 2004 Social Justice Film Series.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kent Sandstrom, professor of sociology, anthropology and criminology, at (319) 273-2769.
October 13, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- A University of Northern Iowa program is helping to fund a presentation by Nobel Prize winner Leon Lederman as a featured speaker at the Iowa Science Teachers Fall Conference Thursday, Oct. 21 in Des Moines.
Lederman and two other scientists received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1988 for their neutrino beam method and their resulting research. He is leading Project ARISE, whose aim is to develop and implement a standards-based science curriculum that teaches physics first in the high school sequence. Project ARISE is the topic of Lederman's address to the conference, which is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. at the Polk County Convention Center.
UNI's program 'Transitions: Smoothing the Way from Secondary and Postsecondary Science' is one of the sponsors of Lederman's talk. The Fall Conference is coordinated by the Iowa Science Teachers Section, a part of the Iowa Academy of Science, which is headquartered at UNI.
Lederman is also a founding member of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and the Teachers Academy for Mathematics and Science in Chicago.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Regional Business Center (RBC), in partnership with Ketels Contract Training, will offer two hands-on computer software training courses this fall.
'Microsoft Excel' will run three consecutive Fridays, Oct. 29 through Nov. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with classes covering beginning, intermediate and advanced skills, respectively. Participants may register for individual modules, or levels. The fee is $99 per class. The course instructor will be Chris Case.
'Microsoft Powerpoint' training will be offered Thursday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, with a 'shortcuts' course also being offered from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The course will cover the more advanced capabilities of powerpoint and will be preceded by the special 'shortcuts' course for those needing a little practice. The course will also be taught by Chris Case.
The fee for 'Microsoft Powerpoint' will be $99, and the 'shortcuts' course fee is $59.
All classes will be held at the RBC office, 212 E. Fourth St., in downtown Waterloo. Class sizes are limited. For more information, contact the UNI RBC at (319) 236-8123 or www.unirbc.org.
October 12, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- 'Carved from the Heart,' the next film in the University of Northern Iowa's 'Reel to Real' film series, will be shown at noon, Wednesday, Oct. 20, in University Room South in Maucker Union.
'Carved from the Heart' intertwines carving the Healing Heart Totem pole with stories of involvement and healing. The video discusses death and dying, suicide, family relationships and parenting, substance abuse, family violence and war.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Guy Sims at
(319) 273-2683.
October 11, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- 'DiSC Dimensions of Behavior: Enhancing Performance through Understanding Yourself and Others,' a workshop for business owners, dealing with organizational performance and employee motivation, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, Friday, Oct. 15.
Offered by the University of Northern Iowa's Regional Business Center/Small Business Development Center, the workshop will be held at the center offices, 212 East Fourth St., in downtown Waterloo.
The DiSC workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs build productive teams, develop effective managers, train a powerful sales force, improve customer service, increase cooperation and reduce conflict, according to Katie Viet, program coordinator at the center. Participants will complete the Personal Profile System.ï¾® Instructor Kim Wilson will provide feedback and facilitate additional exercises designed to help participants define themselves, define how they see others and recognize how to make smart behavior adaptations that will maximize interpersonal effectiveness.
The workshop fee is $100. To register, call the UNI RBC at 319-236-8123 or visit www.unirbc.org. For more information on other classes available throughout the fall semester, go to the RBC Web site.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Steven L. Gilliam, scenic designer and theatre educator, will speak at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, in Strayer-Wood Theatre at the University of Northern Iowa. Gilliam's lecture, which discusses the opportunities and challenges of articulating viewpoints through theatrical design, will open UNI's 2004-2005 Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series.
Gilliam graduated from UNI in 1970, and earned a master of fine arts in scenic design from the University of Michigan. He began teaching drama in 1981 at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, where he is the university's director of theatre.
Since 1993, Gilliam has been a resident scenic designer for the St. Louis MUNY, the largest outdoor summer theatre in the country. He is a member of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology, and has served as the commissioner of scene design and as a member of the board of directors.
Gilliam, along with theatrical designers and educators from Iowa Regent universities, also will participate in a Designer's Roundtable Discussion at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17, in the UNI Gallery of Art. The topic of the discussion is 'Issues Facing Theatre Educators Today.'
The Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series is sponsored by the UNI College of Humanities and Fine Arts, with responsibility for scheduling the series rotating annually among its departments. The Department of Theatre is responsible for scheduling the 2004-2005 lectures. This year's series also is funded in part by the Martha Ellen Tye Guest Artist Series Fund.
The events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jascenna Haislet-Carlson, (319) 273-6387.
October 10, 2004 - 7:00pm
Monday, Oct. 11
Geography Colloquium presentation by Alan Czarnetzki, professor of earth science, 'Measuring and Modeling the Dispersion of Odors from Hog Confinements,' 6 p.m., Sabin Hall, Room 7. Contact: Phil Suckling, head, Department of Geography, (319) 273-2772.
Tuesday, Oct. 12
The 2004 Satellite Seminar Series, 'Popular Culture: Shaping and Reflecting Who We Are,' continues at 6:30 p.m., Maucker Union, Old Central Ballroom A. Contact: Jessica Moon, director, University Honors program, (319) 273-3175.
UNI chapters of Amnesty International, Students for Social Justice and the American Civil Liberties Union present this week's 2004 Social Justice Film Series at 8 p.m., in the Communications Arts Center, Room 108. Shown will be 'The Believer.' Contact: Jessica Maass, senior, (319) 277-4752.
Wednesday, Oct. 13
Charlotte Wells, associate professor of history, will discuss 'Foreign Devils: Xenophobia and the Development of Nationalism in Early Modern France,' as part of the Department of History Lecture Series, at 7 p.m., in Seerley Hall, Room 115. Contact: Wally Hettle, associate professor of history, (319) 273-2942.
Thursday, Oct. 14
The Women on Thursdays, Women and Finance Series continues with Sandy Benak of State Farm Insurance, discussing 'What Women Should Know About Buying Insurance,' at noon, in Baker Hall, Room 161.
Jeannie Steele, professor; and Kurt Meredith, associate professor, both in curriculum and instruction, will provide a slide/lecture presentation, 'Children, Education and Democracy: Three Pillars of Hope for Burmese Refugees Living in Thailand,' at 3:30 p.m. in Sabin Hall, Room 102. Contact: Kurt Meredith, (319) 273-6022.
Bruce A. Kingsbury of Purdue University will present, 'On the Importance of Wetlands to Herpetofaunal Conservation: Shallow and Complex Thoughts' at 5:30 p.m. in McCollum Science Hall, Room 1. Contact: Siobhan Morgan, professor of earth science, (319) 273-2389.
Scott Cawelti, professor of English, will present a lecture, 'Preaching to the Right and Left Choirs,' discussing books by Al Franken, Michael Moore, Anne Coulter and Sean Hannity, at 7 p.m. at University Book & Supply. Contact: Scott Cawelti, (319) 273-3810.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- An intensive workshop on grant writing designed specifically for science and engineering researchers will be held Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 20-23, on the University of Northern Iowa campus.
The UNI College of Natural Sciences, in collaboration with Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, and The Grantsmanship Center, Inc., are hosting the workshop. The program is targeted to researchers early in their grant-writing careers and those who want to sharpen their grant-writing skills, according to Cliff Chancey, head of the UNI Department of Physics, who is the local coordinator for the workshop.
The workshop at UNI, one of several hosted by Sigma Xi chapters and members around the U.S., is for college and university faculty and postdoctoral researchers in Iowa and surrounding states. 'The course is for researchers in the sciences-- both natural and social-- engineers and mathematicians,' Chancey said.
Participants will work on their own proposals during a week of intensive instruction, discussion, group work, practice review sessions and interaction with expert panelists.
For information on the UNI course and registration, go to www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/grant/iowa.agenda.shtml. For a local contact, e-mail Chancey at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa's Center for Multicultural Education (CME) will host its first annual multicultural health conference Thursday-Friday, Oct. 21-22, at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo.
Jocelyn Elders, who was appointed U.S. surgeon general by President Bill Clinton in 1993, will present the keynote address, 'Health Disparities Nationwide,' during the 5:45 p.m. dinner on Thursday. Elders was the first African American to hold this position, and only the second woman to do so. The winner of a National Institutes of Health development award, Elders is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas Medical Center.
Other conference sessions will include 'Changing the Point of Contact of People with the Health Care System: The Cancer Preventorium Idea,' by nationally known physician Elmer E. Huerta of the Washington Cancer Institute at Washington Hospital. A radio host and researcher, Huerta is best known for his use of the media to educate Hispanic/Latino communities nationwide about cancer prevention.
Lydia Perez Roberts, assistant director for multicultural education at UNI, said sessions also will cover racial differences in breast cancer, healthcare reform, outreach programming, HIV/AIDS, racism as it relates to health equity, and environmental health challenges.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered. Cost to attend is $150 for both days. Student registration is $75 for both days. Non-CEU attendees may register for one day, for $50 only. For more information, or to register, call the CME at (319) 273-2250, or visit www.uni.edu/cme/conferences/html.
Sponsoring organizations are InVision Architecture, Covenant Health System, UNI's Project Export Center of Excellence, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, UNI's College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Also, the Iowa Commission on the Status of African Americans, the Iowa Department of Public Health, the Iowa Nebraska Primary Care Association, the Iowa Office of Minority Health, the Region VII Office of Minority Health, KWWL, the UNI College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the UNI Department of Social Work, the UNI Women's Studies Program, and the University of Iowa's Council of the Status of Latinos
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- 'Foreign Devils: Xenophobia and the Development of Nationalism in Early Modern France,' will be the next topic in the University of Northern Iowa History Lecture Series at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, in Seerley Hall, Room 115.
Charlotte Wells, UNI associate professor of history, will deliver the lecture. A specialist on early modern France, she has published articles and a book about the French development of ideas about national citizenship in the 1500s, and on how terms taken from the witch trials of the times were used by each side in the religious wars to 'demonize' their opponents.
She will discuss how writers during the post religious wars era, who were concerned with France's economic development, transferred these same, loaded witch terms to foreigners. Her argument is that 'they needed to define the strength, beauty and special status of France against the outside forces of darkness that tried to bring her down.'
Wells said similar attitudes can be found in English writers of the same period. She says, 'Such views led to the economic warfare known as mercantilism, which dominated trade policies in the later 17th and 18th centuries and contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution.'
Wells received her B.S. degree in history from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, an M.A. in library science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, an M.A. in history from Marquette University, and her Ph.D. in history from Indiana University. She has been teaching at UNI since 1993.
'Science and the Federal Government' will be next in the 2004-2005 History Lecture Series, Nov. 17. The series is sponsored by the UNI Department of History, UNI History Club and Phi Alpha Theta history honorary organization.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Tricia Rose will present, 'Creating and Marketing Youth: Youth Music and Culture in 20th Century America,' from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Maucker Union's Central Ballroom A at the University of Northern Iowa.
The presentation is part of the 2004 Satellite Seminar Series, 'Popular Culture: Shaping and Reflecting Who We Are,' produced by the National Collegiate Honors Council and Phi Theta Kappa and sponsored by the University Honors Program at UNI. The seminar series features experts in the field of popular culture.
Discussion following the seminar will be moderated by Michael Blackwell, director of multicultural education at UNI.
Additional seminars include: 'The Empire of Images: Growing Up Male and Female in a World Dominated by Popular Culture,' Tuesday, Oct. 26; 'Courting Disaster? Changing Values about Love, Sex and Marriage,' Tuesday, Nov. 9; and 'Sports in Popular Culture: Are We Winning or Losing?,' Tuesday, Nov. 16.
All of the seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Central Ballroom A of Maucker Union. They are free and open to the public.
For more information contact Jessica Moon, director of the UNI Honors Program, at
(319) 273-3175 or by e-mail, firstname.lastname@example.com.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- 'Children, Education and Democracy: Three pillars of hope for Burmese refugees living in Thailand,' will be presented at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, in the University of Northern Iowa's Sabin Hall, Room 102.
Kurt Meredith, UNI associate professor, and Jeannie L. Steele, UNI professor, both in UNI's Department of Curriculum & Instruction, will discuss their work with Burmese refugee teachers living in camps in Thailand. Teachers and students are being given methods of instruction that promote reading, writing and critical inquiry in an atmosphere that supports democratic practices and beliefs, according to Meredith.
Burma has been under military rule since 1988. He said more than 2 million Burmese refugees live in Thailand, many of them in camps. He and Steele developed a program to look at school reform and democratizing the educational system. They have worked in 29 mostly post-communist countries from Central Europe through Southeast Asia. The program is coordinated by the International Reading Association.
Meredith and Steele have made five two-week trips to the camps during the last two years.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- 'What Women Should Know about Insurance' will be the topic for the next ''Women on Fridays' on Thursdays!' at noon Thursday, Oct. 14, in Baker Hall, Room 161, at the University of Northern Iowa.
Sandy Benak, a State Farm insurance agent, will discuss how to be more financially secure. Sponsored by UNI's Women's Studies Program, this is the second event in the women and finance series scheduled to conclude in November.
'Women on Fridays' will be meeting on Thursdays this semester and return to meeting on Fridays spring semester. Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Amy Lawin, (319) 273-7183.
October 6, 2004 - 7:00pm
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- A University of Northern Iowa personnel-preparation program has received a $1.1 million, five-year grant through the U.S. Department of Education.
Donna Raschke, professor in the Department of Special Education, said the program is designed to recruit and train teachers in the area of early childhood special education (ECSE), specifically those with disabilities and/or from under-represented groups. It also will seek out ECSE teachers who are not fully certified but currently teaching. Raschke and Chris Kliewer, associate professor in the same department, will be project directors.
'The program addresses a critical state need: helping infants, toddlers and young children with disabilities, and their families, become integral members of inclusive programs in their schools and communities,' Raschke said.
Through the program, a series of courses will be offered, some of them taught by instructors with first-hand experience with the subject matter. For example, Gina Greene, the parent of a child with disabilities, will co-teach 'Services to Families with Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities'; while a minority educator, Rubin Carrion, will co-teach 'Professional Interdisciplinary Relationship in Special Education.' Kristina Koch, an ECSE educator with disabilities, will co-teach a course titled 'Including Young Children with Special Needs Into the General Education Programs.'
Sixty-five trainees will be sought to participate in the program. Twenty-five of them will be full-time students pursuing master's degrees, while 40 will be practicing ECSE educators on conditional licenses.
For more information about the program, contact Donna Raschke, (319) 273-3258.


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text: a bag of 24-2-11 means there is 24+2+11 = 37 lbs of N,P,K in 100lbs the rest of the weight is minors and then a filler. so a 50 lb bag will get you 12k at 1 lb of N per 1000 ft sq. my question is a bag of 21-0-0 weighing 50 lbs where is the filler if it's all soluble product.


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The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong has long been the place to eat in Hong Kong. From its perch on the 25th floor, the hotel's Pierre Gagnaire restaurant offers epicurean dishes from the three-starred chef and incredible views of glittering Victoria Harbour through oversized windows. The culinary maestro will be offering an eight-course tasting menu called "Mushrooms, coquillages et crustacés" from October 19-24, priced at HKD 1,688 per person. What's more, lucky guests can partake in a cooking class on Saturday, October 24 with Pierre Gagnaire himself. Coming in November: noted Australian chef Dan Hunter will make his Hong Kong debut at The Mandarin Grill with a six-course menu paired with hand-picked Australian wines from November 17-21. Awarded best regional restaurant of the year by the Australian Gourmet Traveller 2010, Hunter has distinguished himself for his nature-based cuisine featuring organic, heirloom produce at The Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld. Lastly, foodies won't want to miss the famous Chocolate Afternoon Tea at this award-winning hotel. Tuck into a selection of chocolate-inspired items in addition to the legendary specialty cakes, scones and finger sandwiches.
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Volunteer Carolyn shows off her bin.
A new setup.
A bag of worms.
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Currently underway is the 3rd annual Sustainability Week, with a plethora of events across campus to highlight the week leading up to Earth Hour on Saturday. The theme for this year is "Food For the Future," and the aim is to provide workshops where participants can get hands-on experience, information about farming and growing food, and resources to do so. In short, the goal of Sustainability Week is to "sustain the ability of individuals and their skills in the community."
On Tuesday evening, the newly formed Guelph Worm Composting Network held a vermicomposting workshop. Vermicomposting is a type of composting that utilizes epigeic worms to degrade organic matter. It can be done on any scale that you wish, from a small plastic bin to a large and intricate system.
According to the Guelph Worm Composting Network, there are several benefits to using worms rather than a traditional compositing method: the worms constantly move through the material, thus breaking it up and mixing it; it can be done indoors, all year; and the compost that the worms produce is one of the most high quality garden fertilizers that you can get.
In order to set up your own bin, the first step is to buy a container. The most popular choice for this is a Rubbermaid tote. Next, add the necessary drainage and ventilation. If the bin becomes too moist, it will begin to smell and the worms may drown. Next, add bedding: shredded newspaper and egg cartons are good for this. Then, age your bin for about a week so that the microbial community that helps to feed the worms will have time to establish itself.
After a week, the worms can be added. It is recommended that for a typically-sized bin, a half-pound of worms should do. This costs about $25 and the worms can be purchased online from local farms. Once they settle in, you can slowly begin to add small portions of food. Then, ever so often, you can harvest your compost for use in the garden or your potted plants.
The goal of the Guelph Worm Composting Network is to spread the message, provide information about vermicomposting, connect the those on campus who are interested in this method, and to promote composting on campus. Carolyn, one of the volunteers who helped to run this workshop and founder of the network, has been vermicomposting for three years and sees no downsides to it.
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Argon007 replied to putbinoot's topic in Jiayu G SeriesHello, I have permanent recovery. So i can flash rom's as much as i want. No luck with the gps at this moment. Withine 20 minutes my girlfriend arrives (it is her phone) and I will continue to test something. I used thes files ( http://wtrns.fr/J25UMwVV4nKrlBg ) to install the recovery. Just open the Flashtool, select the scatter file and the recovery_eng file. That worked for me.
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cerebral blood flow
The blood supply to the brain in a given time period.
The blood supply to the brain in a given time period.
Examples of cerebral blood flow in the following topics:
Blood Flow in the Brain
- Cerebral circulation is the movement of blood through the network of blood vessels supplying the brain, providing oxygen and nutrients.
- Cerebral circulation refers to the movement of blood through the network of blood vessels supplying the brain.
- Since the brain is very vulnerable to compromises in its blood supply, the cerebral circulatory system has many safeguards.
- The amount of blood that the cerebral circulation carries is known as cerebral blood flow (CBF).
- Too little blood flow (ischemia) results in tissue death.
Aging and the Heart
- By the age 80, cerebral blood flow is 20% less, and renal blood flow is 50% less than at age 30.
- The health of the myocardium depends on its blood supply, and with age there is greater likelihood that arthrosclerosis will narrow the coronary arteries.
- Atherosclerosis is the deposition of cholesterol on and in the walls of the arteries, which decreases blood flow and forms rough surfaces that may cause intravascular clot formation .
- High blood pressure (hypertension) causes the left ventricle to work harder.
- It may enlarge and outgrow its blood supply, thus becoming weaker.
Cerebrospinal Fluid and Its Circulation
- It acts as a cushion or buffer for the cortex, providing a basic mechanical and immunological protection for the brain inside the skull and serving a vital function in cerebral autoregulation of cerebral blood flow.
- CSF is reabsorbed into venous sinus blood via arachnoid granulations.
- Chemical stability: CSF flows throughout the inner ventricular system in the brain and is absorbed back into the bloodstream, rinsing the metabolic waste from the central nervous system (CNS) through the blood-brain barrier.
- When CSF pressure is elevated, cerebral blood flow may be constricted.
- When disorders of CSF flow occur, they may therefore affect not only CSF movement but also craniospinal compliance and intracranial blood flow, with subsequent neuronal and glial vulnerabilities.
Aging and the Cardiovascular System
- Changes in blood vessels that serve brain tissue reduce nourishment to the brain, resulting in the malfunction and death of brain cells.
- By the time we turn 80, cerebral blood flow is 20% less, and renal blood flow is 50% less than when we were age 30.
- High blood pressure (hypertension) causes the left ventricle to work harder.
- The ventricle muscle may enlarge and outgrow its blood supply, thus becoming weaker.
- Atherosclerosis is the deposition of cholesterol on and in the walls of the arteries, which narrows the lumen, decreases blood flow, and forms rough surfaces that may cause intravascular clot formation .
- A circulatory anastomosis is a connection or looped interaction between two blood vessels.
- Such anastomoses occur normally in the body in the circulatory system, serving as backup routes for blood to flow if one link is blocked or otherwise compromised, but may also occur pathologically.
- The arrangement of the brain's arteries into the circle of Willis creates redundancies for the cerebral circulation.
- If one part of the circle becomes blocked or narrowed or one of the arteries supplying the circle is blocked or narrowed, blood flow from the other blood vessels can often preserve the cerebral perfusion well enough to maintain function.
- Blood flows up to the brain through the vertebral arteries and through the internal carotid arteries.
- The cavities of the cerebral hemispheres are called lateral ventricles or first and second ventricles.
- CSF flows from the lateral ventricles via the foramina of Monro into the third ventricle, and then into the fourth ventricle via the cerebral aqueduct in the brainstem.
- The fluid then flows around the superior sagittal sinus to be reabsorbed via the arachnoid villi into the venous system.
- CSF within the spinal cord can flow all the way down to the lumbar cistern at the end of the cord around the cauda equina.
- Diseases of the ventricular system include abnormal enlargement (hydrocephalus) and inflammation of the CSF spaces (meningitis, ventriculitis) caused by infection or introduction of blood following trauma or hemorrhage.
Veins of the Head and Neck
- In the head and neck, blood circulates from the upper systemic loop, which originates at the aortic arch.
- The deep-lying internal jugular vein receives blood from the dural venous sinuses in the brain as well as the cerebral and cerebellar veins.
- The dural sinuses receive blood from the veins that drain the brain and skull.
- As well as removing blood from the brain, the anterior retromandibular, facial, and lingual veins also drain into the internal jugular.
- Outline the flow of blood in veins in the head and neck
Blood Flow in the Skin
- Blood flow to the skin provides nutrition to skin and regulates body heat through the constriction and dilation of blood vessels.
- When vasoconstricted, blood flow through the skin is reduced, so less core heat is lost.
- With restricted blood flow, the skin appears paler.
- When vasodilated, blood flow through the skin is increased, meaning more core heat can be lost through radiation.
- With increased blood flow, the skin appears red.
Cerebrovascular Accident
- This can be due to ischemia (lack of blood flow) caused by blockage (thrombosis, arterial embolism), or a hemorrhage (leakage of blood).
- High blood pressure is the most important modifiable risk factor of stroke.
- Systemic hypoperfusion is the reduction of blood flow to all parts of the body.
- Hypoxemia (low blood oxygen content) may precipitate the hypoperfusion.
- Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis leads to stroke due to locally increased venous pressure, which exceeds the pressure generated by the arteries.
- Syncope, the medical term for fainting, is defined as a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone characterized by rapid onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery due to global cerebral hypoperfusion that most often results from hypotension.
- Vasovagal (situational) syncope, one of the most common types, may occur in scary, embarrassing or uneasy situations, or during blood drawing, coughing, urination or defecation.
- In vasovagal syncope, the vagus nerve decreases blood flow to the brain.
- There are many other causes of syncope, including low blood sugar levels and lung disease such as emphysema and a pulmonary embolus.
- The vagus nerve, labeled at the top left and colored in yellow, may lower heart rate, reducing blood flow to the brain and causing vasovagal syncope.


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Before summer fades away, consider having a teddy bear picnic. Set a table inside, or throw a blanket on the grass outdoors. Decorate with teddy bears and serve these scones with lemonade or tea. If you have the music for "The Teddy Bears' Picnic," play it for background music. (If your browser does not play the video of The Teddy Bears' Picnic, click here.) Mostly, have a bear-y good time with your little ones! Lydia's Bear-y Good Scones These taste {Read More}
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Treimin Clark
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posted 8 years ago
While reading specs I found lot of annotations for O/R mapping, like @Inheritance, @Column, @JoinColumn, @PrimaryKeyJoinColumn, @Version, @Descriminator, @DescriminatorValue, and so many other annotations.
Do we need to learn all of them for the exam? However the Sun Objectives doesn't include many of them.
Do we need to learn all of them for the exam? However the Sun Objectives doesn't include many of them.
prashant k. gupta
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posted 8 years ago
Yes I think, we should read all this annotation, and if possible we should practice as well. Since there may be some basic questions directly from these annotation in exam.
Hong Anderson
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posted 8 years ago
I think we should. If we don't know those Annotations, how do we implement systems using JPA?
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