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1 Nursing program takes shape
Northern Iowan 119:49, p.1
UNI announces the creation of the School of Health and Human Services within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. This will house the new nursing program as well as bring in some programs from the College of Education; photo.
2 UNI social and emotional learning conference
Northern Iowan 119:47, p.4
The Social and Emotional Learning Conference will be held this year on April 7, 2023 in Maucker Union and Schindler Education Center. This conference is sponsored by the College of Education and Ken Budke; photo.
3 UNI to host Meskwaki Summer Camp for second consecutive year
Northern Iowan 119:42, p.1
UNI will be hosting the Meskwaki Summer Camp July 17-21, 2023 for Meskwaki students in grades 7-10. This camp focuses on college and career readiness and is organized by a group of UNI staff and students; photo.
4 Election results: Taking your ABC's into 2023-2024
Northern Iowan 119:39, p.1
Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo won the Northern Iowa Student Government election by 150 votes and will be the student body president and vice president for the 2023-2024 school year. Nixson Benitez gives more details about the election results including the college elections; photo.
5 Adventure Trips back in action
Northern Iowan 119:34, p.1
After being shut down in May 2022, the Adventure Trips program is opening back up under the College of Education, Department of Health, Recreation & Community Services (HRCS). HRCS graduate assistant, Drew Abrams played a key part in developing a plan for Adventures Trips to run at full capacity once more; photo.
6 Rod Library sells books for a bargain
Northern Iowan 119:28, p.1
Rod Library sold over 8,000 books, music, and LPs to education students and/or teachers. This book sale was put on in efforts to help support the Teacher Education and Collaboration Hub (TEACH) project; photo.
7 A letter from COE
Northern Iowan 119:1, p.2
Colleen Mulholland, Dean of COE, writes a guest column piece that welcomes freshman Panthers. She summarizes what the College of Education (COE) can offer students which include classes, events, and field experience; photo.
8 College of Ed Dean announced
Northern Iowan 118:42, p.1
Dr. Colleen Mulholland has been chosen as the official Dean for the College of Education; photo.
9 Meet the candidates: College of Education Dean
Northern Iowan 118:30, p.1
The final three candidates for the Dean of the College of Education position - Colleen Mulholland, Christopher Jochum, and Sara Helfrich - give letters of introduction and state their commitments; photo.
10 2021 teacher fair to take place virtually
Northern Iowan 117:36, p.4
UNI will be hosting its teacher fair virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
11 UNI Teacher Fair to be held in GBPAC
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.4
The annual UNI Teacher Fair will be held on March 7 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Students are invited to attend the free event and discuss employment opportunities with over 70 school districts; photo.
12 Keep the light on for Banned Books Week
Northern Iowan 116:8, p.1
Banned Books Week has returned to UNI, celebrated by Rod Library and the College of Education with multiple displays around campus. The American Library Association (ALA) maintains a list of banned books, which are books challenged by individuals or groups who want them removed from public and school libraries. Youth services librarian Katelyn Browne discusses reasons why books are banned and encourages students and future teachers to read widely; photos.
13 UNI to host Literacy Conference
Northern Iowan 114:46, p.2
UNI is set to host the Elementary Literacy Conference to give teachers new strategies to current and future teachers.
14 2016 Student Guide
Northern Iowan 112:54, p.
The summer 2016 student guide, including letters of welcome, information about higher education, and features of Cedar Falls; photos.
15 CV arrests teach COE students lesson
Northern Iowan 112:42, p.2
Students and faculty of the College of Education reflect on the recent arrests of Cedar Falls High School teacher Douglas Wilkinson and Kingsley Elementary School principal Amber Dietz; photo.
16 Welcome, from the dean of the College of Education
Northern Iowan 111:54, p.
Dwight Watson welcome new students.
17 UNI to induct students into Teacher Education Program
Public Relations News Release 2014:217, p.1
UNI College of Education will host its biannual Teacher Education Induction Convocation, March 30, in the Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. A reception will follow in the lobby afterwards.
18 UNI selected as a 'Best Graduate School' by U.S. News & World Report
Public Relations News Release 2014:212, p.1
UNI is a top graduate school in education, according to the 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools ranking. The College of Business Administration was also recognized in the rankings, being named a best part-time MBA program.
19 'I Am Eleven' film screening
Public Relations News Release 2014:157, p.1
The screening will be on February 4th at the College Square Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the movie are ten dollars per person and must be purchased in advance. The film follows 11-year-olds from all around the world, and is 94 minutes long.
20 UNI's College of Education to host town hall meeting in Cedar Rapids
Public Relations News Release 2014:136, p.1
The meeting will be held December 11, at Grant Wood AEA. UNI will host several town hall meetings across the state to discuss education in Iowa.
21 UNI's College of Education tot host town hall meeting in Des Moines area
Public Relations News Release 2014:132, p.1
The next meeting will be held in Johnston, December 10, at Heartland AEA. Meeting will be held across the state from now until December.
22 Going around the world for International Education Week
Public Relations News Release 2014:119, p.1
To help celebrate International Education week, Rod Library is hosting "Around the World in 120 Minutes" on November 19. More than 20 countries will be represented at various tables. All events are free and open to the public.
23 UNI's College of Education to host town meeting in Bettendorf
Public Relations News Release 2014:107, p.1
UNI will host several town meetings across Iowa to discuss education. The next meeting is November 17, and is going to be held in Bettendorf. Meetings will be held from now until December.
24 UNI's College of Education to host town hall meeting in Clear Lake
Public Relations News Release 2014:103, p.1
UNI College of Education will host several town meetings across Iowa to discuss education. The next meeting will be held in Clear Lake, November 6. Meetings will be held from now until December.
25 UNI to induct students into Teacher Education Program on October 29
Public Relations News Release 2014:85, p.1
UNI College of Education will host its bi-annual Teacher Education Induction Convocation, October 29, in the Great Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Parents, friends, UNI faculty, and administrators are invited to attend.
26 UNI's College of Education to host town hall meeting in Dubuque
Public Relations News Release 2014:82, p.1
UNI College of Education will host meetings in Iowa to discuss education. The next meeting will be held in Dubuque October 23.
27 Theatre UNI introduces 'Theatre Thursday'
Public Relations News Release 2014:71, p.1
Theatre Thursday is a gathering of UNI theatre students, faculty, staff, Friends of Theatre UNI members, alumni, and local theatre enthusiasts after the opening night performance of Theatre UNI productions.
28 UNI's College of Education reschedules town hall meeting in Cedar Falls
Public Relations News Release 2014:68, p.1
UNI College of Education will host several town meetings across Iowa to discuss education. A meeting will be held in the Cedar Valley, October 8.
29 UNI's College of Education to host town hall meeting in Spencer
Public Relations News Release 2014:69, p.1
UNI College of Education will host several town hall meetings in Iowa to discuss education. The next meeting will be held in Spencer, October 15.
30 Ralph E. Reynolds named Jacobson Endowed Chair of Literacy at UNI College of Education
Public Relations News Release 2014:60, p.1
Ralph E. Reynolds has joined the College of Education as the Richard O. Jacobson Endowed Chair of Literacy. His responsibilities at UNI will include conducting research and stimulating research among faculty and graduate students in the COE.
31 UNI's College of Education to host town meeting in Council Bluffs
Public Relations News Release 2014:61, p.1
UNI College of Education will host several town meetings across the state to discuss education in Iowa. The next meeting will be in Council Bluffs, October 9, at the Educational Service Center.
32 UNI's College of Education to host town hall meetings
Public Relations News Release 2014:53, p.1
UNI College of Education will host town hall meetings across the state to discuss education in Iowa. Meetings will be held across the state from now until December.
33 A welcome from the Dean of the College of Education
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.
Dean Dwight Watson welcomes new students to the university and the College of Education.
34 Possible course changes
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.1
The Board of Regents heard a proposal that included adding 103 classes to the course offerings and terminating 55 courses.
35 Future teaches make the next step
Northern Iowan 110:48, p.1
The College of Education inducted 200 students into its teacher education program. Over sixty students attended the induction ceremony. After the ceremony, students and their families were invited to a reception in the lobby of the GBPAC; photo.
36 Alumni aid in cost of tuition
Northern Iowan 110:47, p.1
The UNI Foundation accepts donations from alumni and friends. The donations go toward scholarships and program funding, as well as other improvements to the university; photo.
37 Bullying and violence prevention summit to be held in Sioux City
Public Relations News Release 2013:231, p.1
UNI's Center for Violence Prevention and College of Education are sponsors for the upcoming Mentors in Violence Prevention Student Leadership Summit. The summit will take place in Sioux City. Two hundred high school kids will participate in the event.
38 UNI to host eighth annual Math Fair for elementary and middle school students.
Public Relations News Release 2013:221, p.1
UNI's Teaching Educators About Mathematics (TEAM) organization will host its eighth annual Math Fair. The event is free and open to all fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students in the Cedar Valley. This is a way to get students excited about math.
39 Induction of future teachers at UNI is April 2
Public Relations News Release 2013:218, p.1
More than 200 students will be inducted into the UNI Teacher Education Program and are invited to participate in the induction ceremony. There will be a reception in the lobby following induction for the students and their families.
40 UNI awarded more than $500,000 grant to pilot yearlong student teaching program
Public Relations News Release 2013:157, p.1
UNI has received a grant over $500,000 to pilot a yearlong student teaching program. This program will offer students an authentic teaching experience before graduating.
41 The story behind the gift
Northern Iowa Today 97:1, p.13
Alumnus Jim Maw talks about his experience at UNI and his continuing support for the university over the years; photo.
42 UNI Child Development Center earns national accreditation
Public Relations News Release 2013:141, p.1
UNI's Child Development Center has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This means that UNI's Child Development Center is a leader in the national effort to invest in high-quality childhood education.
43 University of Northern Iowa to induct students into Teacher Education Program
Public Relations News Release 2013:103, p.1
UNI will host the bi-annual Teacher Education Induction Convocation. Three hundred and sixty-eight students have satisfied requirements for admission to the UNI Teacher Education Program. This is the 46th group inducted since 1991.
44 Regents will discuss tuition and fees
Northern Iowan 110:15, p.5
The Iowa Board of Regents will meet at UNI to discuss funding for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The Regents are considering an increase in funding, which would freeze the tuition rate. UNI is requesting approval for a Center for Educational Transformation.
45 UNI Hall of Excellence to host speaker and ceremony
Public Relations News Release 2013:86, p.1
UNI will be hosting Anita DeFrantz, member of the International Olympic Committee, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Hall of Excellence. This year four people will be inducted into the Hall of Excellence.
46 BOR approves big-ticket items
Northern Iowan 110:5, p.1
UNI's official enrollment this year reached 12,159 students. This number is higher than predicted, but lower than last fall's enrollment. At the Board of Regents meeting UNI requested $10 million to help with renovations to Schindler Education Center.
47 Students and families gather for Panther-filled weekend
Northern Iowan 110:3, p.1
Family Weekend will include a variety of events for all ages. Students and their families can attend the soccer and football games. There will also be other events including a tailgate, juggling performance, and magic shows; photo.
48 $15 million gift will transform teacher education at UNI
Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.8
Richard O. Jacobson gave money to support the work of the College of Education; will support endowment of faculty positions, visiting faculty, research, scholarships, and conferences; photo.
49 UNI receives $2 million grant from Carver Charitable Trust to lead educational research and development
Public Relations News Release 2012:289, p.1
UNI received $2 million from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to create a new center for educational research and development.
50 Improving literacy in elementary education
Public Relations News Release 2012:274, p.1
The first annual Jacobson Center and Reading Recovery Literacy Academy will be held at UNI. This event will feature keynote speaker, Richard Elmore. The 45th annual Elementary Literacy Conference will also take place at UNI featuring Steven Kellogg.
51 UNI's College of Education to host Alumni in Residence
Public Relations News Release 2012:260, p.1
Several Alumni will be coming to speak at the second annual Alumni in Residence event. Tania Johnson, Harold Colsch, and Kelly Putnam will all be speaking at the event.
52 UNI announces $15 million gift for teacher education
Northern Iowan 109:41, p.1
Richard Jacobson donated fifteen million dollars to the College of Education. The gift will benefit many students in the future. Mr. Jacobson's contributions to UNI total thirty million dollars; photo.
53 Diversity exert to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2012:234, p.1
UNI will host Christine E. Sleeter to promote diversity in education. Sleeter will discuss issues relation to race, class, gender and disability in the classroom.
54 UNI to celebrate launch of International Pretty Brown Girl Day
Public Relations News Release 2012:199, p.1
Sheri Crawley, the founder and CEO of the Pretty Brown Girl Foundation, will be hosted by UNI during its annual African-American Read-In. Guests will have the opportunity to read Ms. Crawley's book, "Pretty Brown Girl" as well as interact with her.
55 UNI to host literacy and Reading Recovery events
Public Relations News Release 2012:200, p.1
The College of Education, the Richard O. Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Learning, and UNI's Reading Recovery Center of Iowa will host two literacy events in April. Both events will have multiple breakout sessions featuring special presentations.
56 University of Northern Iowa presents education experts during American Education Week
Public Relations News Release 2012:138, p.1
College of Education faculty honored for American Education Week at UNI.
57 Student teaching fee to jump in fall 2013
Northern Iowan 109:20, p.1
Institutional Fee Committee votes to raise fees for student teaching from $50 to $300. The additional money will go to mentor teachers and institutions.
58 Life after Price Lab: Level II field experiences
Northern Iowan 109:7, p.1
New field experience consists of a two week mini-course followed by a minimum of twenty-five hour field experience during a six week period. Waterloo and Cedar Falls schools are providing areas for field experience; photo.
59 A letter from the College of Education
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.
Dean Dwight Watson shares the strengths of the college; photo.
60 UNI updates BOR on Price Lab closure
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.1
Dean of the College of Education Dwight Watson discussed the placement of Level II education students. The use of block scheduling for eight weeks will aid in coordinating activities with local schools; photo.
61 UNI prepares for spring commencement
Public Relations News Release 2011:293, p.1
Gradutes will be divided into three groups for the spring commencement ceremonies. All ceremonies will be held in the McLeod Center. The Department of Military Science will hold the Spring Commissioning Ceremony.
62 UNI students create books for orphanages
Northern Iowan 108:52, p.1
Students from Waterloo East, Cedar Falls High, Wartburg College, and UNI join to send three hundred books to Haiti and Panama. The books are written in Spanish, French, and English.
63 UNI presents Hot Topics in Education for the 21st century classroom
Public Relations News Release 2011:262, p.1
The College of Education will host a webinar presenting the curriculum for the 21st century.
64 UNI to host Noel Tichy, expert on management and leadership
Public Relations News Release 2011:264, p.1
A visiting professor will talk about leadership in education during a lecture at UNI.
65 University of Northern Iowa to induct students into teacher education program
Public Relations News Release 2011:261, p.1
The College of Education will induct teaching students into the UNI Teacher Education program.
66 UNI presents hot topics in education for content area teaching
Public Relations News Release 2011:202, p.1
The College of Education will host a webinar titled "A Framework for Teaching in Content Areas."
67 Students react to closing of Price Lab
Northern Iowan 108:42, p.1
The upcoming closure of Price Lab School has brought out emotions among students. Some believe that the Price Lab experience was good, but other students mentioned the desire to teach in a more diverse setting.
68 Ed faculty votes no confidence in Allen
Northern Iowan 108:41, p.1
The process, data, communication, people consulted, and the closing of Price Lab School all contributed to the vote of no confidence. The Faculty Senate will also receive a motion for consideration.
69 Open letter to faculty
Northern Iowan 108:40, p.4
The university is experiencing difficult times. Student Body president urges students and faculty to be civil and respect each other. Name calling and false information will not help the situation.
70 Sixth annual African-American Read-In
Public Relations News Release 2011:178, p.1
The College of Education will host the sixth annual African-America Read-In at the Price Laboratory School.
71 UNI Jacobson Center to offer literacy coaching preparation program to Iowa school districts
Public Relations News Release 2011:176, p.1
The Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy at UNI will offer local teachers additional help in their literacy programs.
72 UNI's Reading Recovery Center to offer training funds to teachers
Public Relations News Release 2011:174, p.1
Reading Recovery will be taught to local Iowa teachers who attend UNI's Reading Recovery Center's workshops.
73 UNI offers Hot Topics in Education for teachers and administrators
Public Relations News Release 2011:155, p.1
The College of Education will host a Hot Topics in Education webinar titled "Iowa's Research and Development School-Strategic Directions and Iowa Connectivity."
74 College of Education refocuses mission
Northern Iowan 108:27, p.1
A new mission statement is meant to sum up the primary goals of the college: leadership, transformation, service, engagement, and diversity; photo.
75 Giving honor to whom honor is due
Northern Iowan 108:24, p.5
A moving tribute to the late Professor Janet McClain. She was an inspiration to everyone she touched. She is truly missed; photo.
76 University of Northern Iowa to induct students into Teachers Education program November 2
Public Relations News Release 2011:98, p.1
The College of Education will hold its biannual Teacher Education Induction Convocation at the Great hall in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
77 UNI College of Education to host "Hot topics in Education" webinars
Public Relations News Release 2011:41, p.1
Professional development webinars will be offered free to all educators by the College of Education.
78 UNI College of Education to host webinar on using social media
Public Relations News Release 2010:354, p.1
The College of Education will present a webinar to show teachers the usefulness of social media devices in the classroom.
79 UNI presents 'Green the Scene' as part of Earth Week
Northern Iowan 107:50, p.1
College of Education sponsored brown-bag lunches to promote reduce, reuse, and recycle during spring cleaning. The first session is on ergonomics.
80 UNI College of Education to host 'Hot Topics in Education' webinar.
Public Relations News Release 2010:286, p.1
This presentation will discuss the roles schools, teachers, administrators, parents, government and researchers play in improving students achievement.
81 University of Northern Iowa to induct students into Teacher Education program.
Public Relations News Release 2010:288, p.1
Teacher Education Induction Convocation will confer three-hundred students who have satisfied requirements for admission to the UNI Teacher Education program, which marks the official induction into that field of study.
82 UNI College of Education to host first-ever 'Green the Scene' initiative.
Public Relations News Release 2010:285, p.1
The College of Education will host a week-long "Green the Scene" initiative to educate people on ways to live green, both personally and professionally.
83 UNI's Ahrabi-Fard to be inducted into the MVC Hall of Fame
Northern Iowan 107:17, p.12
Legendary volleyball coach will be inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame. Ahrabi-Fard is considered an innovator on the collegiate, national, and international volleyball scene.
84 UNI to host Cedar Valley Preview Night at Waterloo Public Library
Public Relations News Release 2010:103, p.1
This event is for students and parents interested in learning more about the campus. Students will have the chance to meet and discuss majors with representatives from the different colleges on the campus.
85 UNI to host research and development education summit
Public Relations News Release 2010:64, p.1
The purpose of the summit is to discuss four national research and development schools. Sharon Robinson, president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), will be the guest speaker.
86 UNI names new dean of College of Education
Northern Iowan 107:1, p.20
Dwight C. Watson named to head the College of Education.
87 UNI receives its largest donation in history
Northern Iowan 107:1, p.1
Richard Jacobson, a Des Moines businessman, donates $11 million to create the Richard O. Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy; photo.
88 UNI names new dean of College of Education
Northern Iowan 106:56, p.1
Dwight C. Watson selected; will begin duties July 1, 2010; brief profile; outlines goals; photo.
89 Dwight Watson named UNI dean of the college of education
Public Relations News Release 2009:466, p.1
Watson is currently the associate dean of the Teacher Education Program, chair of the Department of Education Studies and professor in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
90 University of Northern Iowa to host commenements in the UNI-Dome May 8
Public Relations News Release 2009:442, p.1
On May 10, more than 1,500 students who have completed their degrees during the spring semester are eligible to participate, along with those who completed their work last December or will finish this summer.
91 UNI College of Education Awards Celebration recognizes faculty with awards
Public Relations News Release 2009:438, p.1
Faculty awarded: Leigh Zeitz, Deborah Tidwell, Audrey Rule, and Leigh Martin. William P. Callahan, dean of the College of Education, presented the Dean's Award for Multicultural Initiatives in Teaching to Kim Knesting.
92 UNI College of Education dean search announces fourth candidate
Public Relations News Release 2009:435, p.1
Dwight Watson is the associate dean of the teacher education program, chair of the Department of Education Studies and professor in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
93 University Book & Supply recognizes excellence in non-tenured faculty
Public Relations News Release 2009:436, p.1
The award recognizes outstanding teaching skills and contributions to their professions by faculty members who have not yet been awarded tenure. It includes a $1,000 cash gift and is administered through the UNI Foundation. Faculty members listed.
94 UNI College of Education dean search announces third candidate
Public Relations News Release 2009:427, p.1
Jerry Thomas is the dean of the College of Education and professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, at the University of North Texas.
95 UNI College of Education dean search announces second candidate
Public Relations News Release 2009:418, p.1
Brad Colwell is a professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Higher Education, and associate dean for academic and student affairs in the College of Education and Human Services at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
96 UNI College of Education dean search narrows to four finalists
Public Relations News Release 2009:412, p.1
Paul Theobald, the Woods-Beals Endowed Chair in Urban and Rural Education and interim associate provost and dean of the Graduate School at Buffalo State College, will interview at UNI Thursday and Friday.
97 UNI American Humanics announces winners of Cedar Valley Nonprofit Awards
Public Relations News Release 2009:406, p.1
The Veridian Credit Union Community Engagement Awards also were presented. These awards honor UNI faculty members who have enriched the quality of life in the Cedar Valley by strengthening relationships and sharing knowledge. Award winners are listed.
98 UNI faculty to be recognized for community engagement
Public Relations News Release 2009:400, p.1
The 2010 recipients of the Veridian Credit Union Community Engagement Awards use community engagement to put theory into practice and make their professional lives a little more personal.
99 Paul Gorski working with UNI faculty on best ways to address and prevent bias-related issues
Public Relations News Release 2009:391, p.1
Gorski will meet with faculty and staff members from a variety of departments during his three-day visit, and he will conduct workshops with other faculty groups for the remainder of his stay.
100 UNI's MTA hosts 4th Annual African-American Read-In
Public Relations News Release 2009:287, p.1
Alumna Jan Spivey Gilchrist returned to the college for the Read-in, where she lead a series of three sessions with students from Black Hawk Elementary, Walter Cunningham School of Excellence, and Malcolm Price Laboratory.