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1	Former UNI provost continues "no confidence" streak at NEIU Northern Iowan 119:54, p.1	04/27/2023	Former UNI provost Gloria Gibson received a vote of no confidence at UNI in March of 2012. She was named president of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) in March 2018. She received her second vote of no confidence in December of 2022; photos.
2	UNI announces new College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.6	09/01/2011	New college combines former College of Natural Sciences and College of Humanities and Fine Arts; several faculty members talk about the combination; photo.
3	Two colleges merge Northern Iowan 108:1, p.9	08/26/2011	As of July 1, 2011, the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences replaced the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the College of Natural Sciences.
4	Two UNI colleges to merge this week Northern Iowan 107:58, p.1	07/01/2011	The College of Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts will join to create the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences on July 1, 2011. Joel Haack will serve as Dean; photo.
5	UNI to offer waste reduction graduate-credit workshops. Public Relations News Release 2010:274, p.1	04/05/2011	The workshop is entitled, "Waste Reduction: Addressing the Overlooked 'R," it will be held near Dubuque as a two part course in June and November.
6	UNI to offer waste reduction graduate-credit workshops. Public Relations News Release 2010:263, p.1	03/29/2011	"Waste Reduction: Addressing the Overlooked R" a graduate credit course offering free books and lesson plans.
7	UNI to host Cedar Valley Preview Night at Waterloo Public Library Public Relations News Release 2010:103, p.1	10/18/2010	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.
8	UNI solar boat takes third in world championships Public Relations News Release 2009:489, p.1	06/28/2010	This is the team's second straight third-place finish, and fourth year in a row in the top five. The Solar Panthers brought home a trophy for Outstanding Solar System Design, given to the team displaying outstanding knowledge and hands-on skills.
9	University of Northern Iowa to host commenements in the UNI-Dome May 8 Public Relations News Release 2009:442, p.1	05/03/2010	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.
10	University Book & Supply recognizes excellence in non-tenured faculty Public Relations News Release 2009:436, p.1	04/29/2010	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.
11	UNI American Humanics announces winners of Cedar Valley Nonprofit Awards Public Relations News Release 2009:406, p.1	04/16/2010	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.
12	UNI faculty to be recognized for community engagement Public Relations News Release 2009:400, p.1	04/13/2010	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.
13	Presentation at UNI on ecological restoration of native lands Public Relations News Release 2009:378, p.1	04/06/2010	Carter Johnson will discuss the commercial opportunities of converted cropland in "South Dakota's Prairie Farm: An Experiment in Economic and Ecological Sustainability." Johnson will explore the EcoSun Prairie Farms Project, which is a 640-acre farm.
14	UNI begins reorganization Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.22	04/01/2010	Division of Marketing and Advancement will be dissolved; CHFA and CNS will be combined; Departments of English and Modern Languages will be combined; photo.
15	Your university is a place of creation and change Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.	04/01/2010	Mark Jastorff introduces readers to changes and opportunities at UNI; photo.
16	UNI's Tallgrass Prairie Center presents Sustainability of Agriculture Landscapes: Perspectives from Southern Australia Public Relations News Release 2009:358, p.1	03/26/2010	Tony W. Norton and Jann E. Williams, from the University of Tasmania, Australia, will examine the biodiversity, ecosystem services and land use of Tasmania's agricultural landscapes using a combination of spatial sciences and ecological techniques.
17	UNI students nominated for prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Public Relations News Release 2009:282, p.1	02/16/2010	Cassandra Hayne of Fairfield and Joseph Winder of Waterloo were nominated for the nationally competitive program that aims to identify students with outstanding potential for research careers in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering.
18	UNI begins reorganization Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.1	01/26/2010	Joel Haack named dean of the College of Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. University Marketing and Advancement Division will be eliminated July 1. Other changes are ahead.
19	University of Northern Iowa announces first round of reorganization plans Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.2	01/15/2010	Pending the approval of the Board of Regents, effective July 1, 2010 the Marketing and Advancement Division will be dissolved and the Colleges of Humanities and Fine Arts and Natural Sciences will be combined. Joel Haack will serve as the inaugural dean.
20	University of Northern Iowa announces first round of reorganization plans Public Relations News Release 2009:225, p.1	01/14/2010	Effective July 1, 2010 Marketing & Advancement Division will be dissolved, eliminating one university vice president position. Bill Calhoun, current vice president and president of the UNI Foundation, will remain as president of the Foundation.
21	Award nominations sought for UNI faculty engaged with community; Community Engagement Awards recognize involvement through teaching, research Public Relations News Release 2009:217, p.1	01/11/2010	Veridian Credit Union will fund up to five Community Engagement awards, one for a faculty member in each of UNI's five undergraduate colleges: Business Administration, Education, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences.
22	UNI offers waste reduction workshops for graduate credit Public Relations News Release 2009:144, p.1	11/02/2009	Waste Reduction: Addressing the Overlooked "R," a one-hour course, will be held at the Scott Area Recycling Center in Davenport as a two-part course in January and April of 2010.
23	UNI awards EPSCoR grant Public Relations News Release 2009:95, p.1	10/02/2009	Michael Kessler, assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Iowa State University was awarded the grant of more than $700,000 for a three-year period. "We are developing composite materials that can achieve significant weight savings.
24	UNI honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research and professional service Public Relations News Release 2009:79, p.1	09/25/2009	Four faculty members were honored at the fall faculty meeting last month. They are: Harry Brod, Kim MacLin, Cherin Lee, and Martha Reineke. The new James F. Lubker Faculty Research Award was created to honor Jim Lubker, professor of communication science.
25	UNI to host international solar boat competition Public Relations News Release 2009:58, p.1	09/16/2009	Solar Splash is hands-on educational experience that develops teamwork and interdisciplinary skills. The competitions will be held here in 2011, 2012, and 2013 at one of the lakes in George Wyth State Park. The competition began in Milwaukee in 1994.
26	UNI student group receives international award Public Relations News Release 2009:31, p.1	09/08/2009	The Center for Inquiry International (CFI), headquartered in Amherst, N. Y., presented the award to the Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI). The CFI board decided that of all the events held by their 200-plus campus groups, the UNI event was the best.
27	UNI College of Natural Sciences to hold summer poster session for undergraduate researchers Public Relations News Release 2008:614, p.1	07/29/2009	The eighth annual Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Session will be heald in the Great Reading Room in Seerley Hall. Darrell Wiens, professor of biology, will welcome the participants. Dwight Krehbiel, will present the keynote address. Students listed.
28	UNI Solar Electric Boat Team places third at world championship Public Relations News Release 2008:559, p.1	06/03/2009	The overall third-place finish at the 2009 Solar Splash competition gives the college its highest finish at the competition set by the Solar Panthers of the solar electric boat team. Students listed.
29	'Purple and Old Gold' awards announced at University of Northern Iowa commencement Public Relations News Release 2008:523, p.1	05/12/2009	The awards, recognizing meritorious scholarship or conspicuous achievement in particular areas, were presented to 57 seniors during the commencement exercises. The awards were first presented in 1939. Students listed.
30	Academic resources aid students Northern Iowan 105:54, p.	05/01/2009	Help is available for college students from several sources at the University of Northern Iowa; photo.
31	Former UNI student designs e-Bike Northern Iowan 105:54, p.1	05/01/2009	Stationary bike uses the back tire to rotate a magnet generating electrical current. Bike is used to illustrate the differences in efficiency between incandescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs
32	Welcome from the deans Northern Iowan 105:54, p.	05/01/2009	Joel Haack, Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, challenges students to undertake an independent research project to expand their college experience; photo.
33	University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 9 Public Relations News Release 2008:506, p.1	04/30/2009	More than 1,500 students are eligible to participate including the members of the Class of 1959 who will be attending their Golden Reunion. Sandy Stevens of Glen Ellyn, Ill., will welcome the new graduates as alumni.
34	UNI "e-Bike" provides energy efficiency awareness Public Relations News Release 2008:490, p.1	04/22/2009	The project aims to utilize a number of renewable energy based hands-on projects to promote mathematics and science in the classroom. The "d-Bike" came from the senior design project of Patrick Dehn, a Waverly resident and 2008 graduate.
35	UNI offers waste reduction graduate credit workshops in Boone Public Relations News Release 2008:444, p.1	04/06/2009	"Waste Reduction: Addressing the Overlooked 'R'," a one-hour graduate credit course, will be held at the Boone County Landfill in Boone as a two-part course in June and November of 2009. There are free books and lesson plans through Science Ed. Div.
36	UNI faculty to be recognized for community engagement Public Relations News Release 2008:440, p.1	04/03/2009	The 2009 Veridian Credit Union Community Engagement Award recipients are: Fred Abraham, Cliff Chancey, Richard Featherstone, Linda Nebbe, and Gabriela Olivares-Cuhat.
37	Safety during severs weather to be topic of next Citizen Science talk at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:403, p.1	03/17/2009	In conjunction with Severs Weather Awareness Week, Alan Czarnetzki and Jeff Kennedy will review current recommendations for safety during tornadoes, lightning and flash floods. The peak months for tornadoes in Iowa are May and June.
38	UNI celebrates Darwin's birthday Public Relations News Release 2008:321, p.1	01/27/2009	The 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin will be marked with a week-long series of activities, including speakers, games, social events and information sessions, all of which will be held at Maucker Union and are free and open to the public.
39	Computer security to be topic of next Citizen Science talk at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:311, p.1	01/20/2009	Sometimes users' desire for computers to "just work" is at odds with the need to preserve privacy. "Common-sense Computer Security," will examine this issue. Paul Gray, associate professor of computer science, will discuss security issues.
40	Award nominations sought for UNI faculty engaged with community Community Engagement Awards recognize involvement through teaching, research Public Relations News Release 2008:296, p.1	01/12/2009	Veridian Credit Union will fund up to five Community Engagement awards, one for a faculty member in each of the five undergraduage colleges.The wards were initiated in 2007 to recognize the efforts of faculty and inspire partnerships among faculty. More.
41	UNI offers waste reduction graduate credit workshops Public Relations News Release 2008:246, p.1	12/01/2008	Waste Reduction: Addressig the Overlooked "R," will be held at the Scott Area Recycling Center in Davenport. The workshop targets middle school language arts, science, social studies, math and TAG teachers. The class emphasizes lifecycle analysis.
42	UNI Citizen Science series to focus on soap bubbles Public Relations News Release 2008:241, p.1	11/25/2008	Fred Behroozi, professor of physics, will present "The Art and Science of Soap Bubbles." He will first look at soap bubbles through the work of several 17th and 18th century painters.
43	Learning how to make beer in school Northern Iowan 105:20, p.5	11/07/2008	J. Ben Schafer lectured on the science of zymurgy, or fermentation, during a series hosted by the College of Natural Sciences.
44	Citizen Science series to begin at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:181, p.1	10/28/2008	J. Ben Schafer, associate professor of computer science, will present the first talk, "Zymurgy--The Science of Brewing Beer. The series is intended to make the technical accessible.
45	UNI Alumni Association to present Heritage Honours Awards during Homecoming Public Relations News Release 2008:79, p.1	09/17/2008	Nancy Powell, a 1970 graduate, currently living in Kathmandu, Nepal, will receive an Alumni Achievement Award, recognizing outstanding professional accomplishments. Adrienne Hallett of Washington, D. C., will receive the Young Alumni Award.
46	UNI professor and student team up for comedy show Public Relations News Release 2008:43, p.1	09/04/2008	Doug Shaw, professor of mathematics, and Jordan Meyer, a senior from Waterloo, are teaming up to perform a comedy show, titled "Doug and Jordan: An Evening of solo improv comedy, performed by two people over the course of about an hour."
47	Student research scientists to present findings at UNI Friday, Aug. 1 Public Relations News Release 2007:789, p.1	07/30/2008	Forty-four students will display posters describing their work in the Great Reading Room at Seerley Hall. Nine Iowa secondary teachers have also been participating in Research Avenues for Iowa Science Education, a Title II- funded program.
48	UNI CNS offers two summer science workshops for teachers, June 30 through July 3 Public Relations News Release 2007:734, p.1	06/18/2008	UNI's College of Natural Sciences will offer two summer science workshops for teachers called 'Investigating Inquiry Science Instruction' and 'Introduction to the Tallgrass Prairie.'
49	College deans welcome new students Northern Iowan 104:54, p.	05/02/2008	Discovery is at the heart of the College of Natural Sciences.
50	UNI College of Natural Sciences faculty recognized for teaching and research Public Relations News Release 2007:280, p.1	11/08/2007	Dorothy Brecheisen, Thomas Kline, John Groves, and Douglas Shaw all received awards for their achievements in teaching and research.
51	UNI College of Natural Sciences held summer poster session for undergraduate researchers Public Relations News Release 2007:110, p.1	08/21/2007	The Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Session was held August 3; list of presenters and advisors.
52	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/07/2007	The Saturday Science Showcase will be held Saturday, May 12.
53	UNI to host Saturday Science Showcase Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/04/2007	John Groves will be presenting the lecture for the Saturday Science Showcase Saturday, May 12.
54	UNI students build quiet, environmentally friendly, solar-powered lawn mower Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/01/2007	Industrial technology students have designed and built a solar-powered lawnmower, UNIMow, as part of their electrical and information engineering technology senior design program.
55	UNI biochemistry student wins national scholarship Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/26/2007	Patrick Willoughby was awarded a Goldwater Scholarship.
56	UNI to host Saturday Science Showcase Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/06/2007	"Taming the Wild Grape" will be presented by Jean Gerrath Saturday, April 14.
57	UNI Saturday Science Showcase on coal-fueled power plant issues Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/23/2007	Recayi Pecen will present the March lecture, Saturday, March 3.
58	Beckman eighth-graders tour polymer research lab at UNI Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/20/2007	The students from Beckman were able to explore different areas of interest within the College of Natural Sciences.
59	UNI to host Saturday Science Showcase Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/02/2007	"Global Warming and Energy Use: Unprecedented Challenges for the 21st Century" will be presented by Bill Stigliani Saturday, February 10.
60	Award nominations sought for UNI faculty engaged with community Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	01/10/2007	Five faculty members will be receiving Community Engagement awards.
61	RAISE program at UNI benefits science teachers Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/19/2006	Thirteen high school and middle science teachers participated in the RAISE program to research with faculty members during the summer.
62	UNI solar electric boat earns ninth place at solar boating world championship. Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	07/12/2006	UNI team competed against fifteen other teams in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
63	Board of Regents to meet May 3 and 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/03/2006	Regents will meet at UNI; list of topic discussions including mandatory fees, parking fees, and budget issues.
64	Wanted: President, provost, dean, etc.; committees still looking to fill positions at UNI Northern Iowan 102:27, p.1	12/06/2005	Interim Provost Lubker explains the selection process involved in choosting a new president and other university leaders; photo.
65	'Intelligent Design' topic for UNI Sigma Xi Lecture Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/22/2005	Guillermo Gonzalez, Iowa State University professor of astronomy, will speak at Sigma Xi lecture on September 27, with a discussion afterwards.
66	UNI offers waste reduction graduate-credit workshop for teachers Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	08/31/2005	Course will be offered courtesy of the College of Natural Sciences.
67	Students to report research findings July 29 at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/22/2005	Summer research will be shared from noon until two in the Great Reading Room in Seerley.
68	Haack named interim dean of UNI's College of Natural Sciences Northern Iowa Today 89:1, p.17	01/01/2005	Succeeds Kichoon Yang; appointment effective January 1, 2005; photo.
69	Professor named interim dean of UNI's College of Natural Sciences Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	12/03/2004	Joel Haack is the interim dean, effective January 5.
70	'Medicine Man' to speak at UNI Nov. 29 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/22/2004	Walter Lewis, internationally known ethnobotanist, will speak about "The Search for New Therapeutics among the Amazonian Jivaro of Peru".
71	Computer entrepreneur to speak at UNI Science Symposium Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/11/2004	Randy Dumse will speak about how his career started as a UNI student.
72	UNI to host grant-writing workshop Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	10/11/2004	Workshop will be geared toward science and engineering researchers.
73	UNI science and math students to report research findings Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	07/23/2004	Undergraduates will present summer research projects in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and earth science in Seerley 116 on July 30. Maria Longas will give the keynote presentation.
74	UNI to offer new majors this fall Northern Iowan 100:58, p.1	06/25/2004	UNI gains Board of Regents approval to add major programs in network and system administration as well as in bioinformatics.
75	New UNI major to prepare students for careers in fast-growing area of bioinformatics Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	06/16/2004	The major will be fully implemented in three years.
76	Seniors in UNI's Department of Industrial Technology complete design projects Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/07/2004	Descriptions of projects and teams completing them.
77	UNI Department of Industrial Technology to celebrate centennial Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/05/2004	History of the Department of Industrial Technology provided.
78	ITC students to 'power' their way into Buffalo, N.Y. Northern Iowan 100:50, p.1	04/13/2004	Six electrical and information engineering technology and manufacturing technology majors will participate at the 2004 Solar Splash solar boat competition; photo.
79	'Big Science' topic of Earth Science Seminar series lecture Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	02/09/2004	Richard Jarrell will give a lecture titled "Big Science in a Small Country: The Curious History of Canadian Radio Astronomy" on Monday, February 16.
80	Mayo Clinic researcher visits UNI to discuss research on the human eye Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/16/2003	Dr. Jay W. McLaren to speak in Seerley 115 on October 22.
81	UNI Native American Student Union presents first cultural fair/powwow Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/24/2003	Event will take place during Family Weekend in the West Gym; description of activities provided.
82	Budget cuts affect more than library Northern Iowan 100:2, p.1	09/05/2003	In addition to the library, the Union, WRC, Student Service Center, and Health Center have all lost funding and staff.
83	Native Roadside Vegetation Center at UNI to be dedicated Friday, Aug. 29 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	08/26/2003	Correction of an earlier release; Kichoon Yang serves as the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, not of the College of Education.
84	UNI announces annual chemistry awards and honors, new ACS student affiliate officers Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	07/11/2003	Announced at 31st annual Chemistry Spring Banquet; scholarship and award winners listed.
85	UNI science students doing summer research on- and off-campus Public Relations News Release 2002:570, p.1	06/12/2003	Seven university science students are conducting summer research projects.
86	2003 UNI Science, Math and Technology Symposium scholarships awarded Public Relations News Release 2002:559, p.1	06/05/2003	Twelve high school students awarded full-tuition scholarships; recipients listed.
87	Arts in April "Arts in Science" exhibit featured at UNI's Rod Library Public Relations News Release 2002:480, p.1	04/18/2003	Displays in the Rod Library contain works of Catherine Miller, Jason Robando and Jeff Tamplin.
88	UNI hosts electrical power lecture, Wednesday, April 16 Public Relations News Release 2002:449, p.1	04/09/2003	Thomas J. Overbye will speak on "The Electric Power Grid in Iowa and the Midwest: Will Deregulation Ultimately Lower Electricity Prices?"
89	'Crazy Ideas in Science' author to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2002:432, p.1	04/03/2003	Robert Ehrlich will talk about his book, "Nine Crazy Ideas in Science--A Few Might Even Be True," on April 10.
90	'El Nino' to be topic of professor's talk at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2002:372, p.1	03/06/2003	Paul Loubere will talk about "El Nino in a Changing Global Climate."
91	State's epidemiologist to discuss 'Everything You Want to Know About Smallpox' at UNI Public Relations News Release 2002:294, p.1	01/29/2003	Patricia Quinlisk, state of Iowa epidemiologist, will present the topic of smallpox.
92	'The Search for Water on Mars' topic for scientific society Tuesday, Nov. 19, at UNI Public Relations News Release 2002:202, p.1	11/15/2002	Donald A. Gurnett, from the University of Iowa, will speak.
93	UNI to host Science, Mathematics and Technology Symposium Public Relations News Release 2002:165, p.1	10/31/2002	Todd Eisworth will speak at the 40th annual Science, Mathematics, and Technology Symposium on November 7.
94	UNI names 2002-2003 Prem Sahai Distinguished Professor Public Relations News Release 2002:154, p.1	10/28/2002	Steve O'Kane will receive $25,000 for appropriate expenses and will present a lecture as a part of the 2002-2003 Prem Sahai Distinguished Professor award.
95	UNI announces annual chemistry awards and honors, new ACS student affiliate officers Public Relations News Release 2002:4, p.1	07/08/2002	College of Natural Sciences holds 13th annual banquet; scholarship and award winners listed, elected officers listed.
96	UNI hosts science day camp for Logan Middle School Public Relations News Release 2001:510, p.1	05/31/2002	Teaching students are developing new activities for science teachers.
97	UNI board to discuss stem cell research Northern Iowan 98:49, p.2	04/12/2002	The College of Natural Sciences will sponsor a panel discussion on cloning and stem cell research.
98	UNI College of Natural Sciences board to discuss stem cell research Public Relations News Release 2001:419, p.1	04/05/2002	A panel discussion on cloning and stem cell research will be held on April 19.
99	New York professor at UNI to discuss 'The Mathematics of Voting' Public Relations News Release 2001:366, p.1	03/19/2002	Alan Taylor will speak as a part of "The Mathematics of Voting," which will be sponsored by Sigma Xi and the College of Natural Sciences.
100	Award helps science students do research Northern Iowan 98:40, p.2	03/01/2002	UNI's College of Natural Sciences received a grant for a program that will encourage undergraduate students to participate in research projects.