Computers

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201 Did you know?
Campus News Network 11:23, p.2
Shows that current students tend to get the majority of news and information from the Web.
202 Updates--My UNIverse news and UNIonline
Campus News Network 11:23, p.2
A student newsletter will be sent via email every Monday starting this fall semester.
203 Gifts from Maytag and Rockwell Collins benefit UNI laboratory
Northern Iowa Today 85:2, p.19
Each company provides $51,500 for equipment for study of embedded computer systems; photo.
204 National E-mail Week
Public Relations News Release 2000:458, p.1
Ken Connelly discusses privacy issues and e-mail etiquette.
205 Sun rays appearing on campus
Campus News Network 11:19, p.4
A new system of networked computers starts to show up in various places on campus.
206 National Science and Technology Week
Public Relations News Release 2000:391, p.1
John McCormick will discuss computer driven mechanical devices that we use everyday, such as cars and microwaves.
207 Rockwell-Maytag grant helps show computers' impact on life
Northern Iowan 97:55, p.3
Students in John McCormick's Embedded Computer Systems class will use a model railroad to study computers.
208 Cheaters beware: site stops plagiarism
Northern Iowan 97:54, p.11
Computer program allows professors to compare student papers with papers available on the Internet.
209 PC's for preschoolers
Public Relations News Release 2000:361, p.1
Leigh Zeitz will discuss "toddlerware" and whether or not they are right for young children.
210 UNI prof urges younger students to consider marrying computers with engineering
Public Relations News Release 2000:374, p.1
John McCormick has developed a special course to teach about embedded computer systems.
211 Northern Iowa Student Government spring general elections to be held online
Public Relations News Release 2000:264, p.1
UNI will hold its student elections online on Feb. 27 and 28; first Regents institution to do so, .
212 Rex Karsten
Campus News Network 11:15, p.
Publishes a manuscript on IS.
213 Peoplepc computers not so cute
Northern Iowan 97:37, p.7
Encourages students not to let their relationships become computer dependent.
214 Cyber-living: get your dorm room online
Northern Iowan 97:36, p.13
Students are now able to recontract their housing online; photo.
215 UNI offers computer training for business community
Public Relations News Release 2000:225, p.1
Training for local business will be at the new UNI Regional Business Center.
216 Change of student user names a go
Northern Iowan 97:28, p.1
Current students will be assigned a new e-mail address beginning with the fall semester.
217 E-mail user names to remain the same
Northern Iowan 97:16, p.1
Because of student opposition, Information Technology Services will wait until the summer to make any potential changes.
218 University of Northern Iowa recognized for innovative campus information systems
Public Relations News Release 2000:123, p.1
Garry Bozylinsky explains what UNI-NET is, and how it works; program awarded an honorable mention in the Educause Awards for excellence in Campus Networking.
219 Netscape workshops
Campus News Network 11:5, p.2
Workshops for Netscape and other Internet features have been scheduled.
220 Students go high-tech
Public Relations News Release 2000:86, p.1
Students arrive with many new electrical gadgets, some for entertainment, and some with an educational value.
221 NISG approves fee increase
Northern Iowan 97:4, p.1
Northern Iowa Student Government passes a resolution recommending a $4 increase in the student computer fee.
222 Electronic transcripts now available
Northern Iowa Today 29:1, p.2
Phil Patton talks about the system that allows electronic transfer for high school transcripts.
223 UNI able to accept student transcripts electronically
Northern Iowan 97:2, p.5
Iowa becomes the third state that can electronically send student transcripts.
224 A shortage of computer science professors?
Public Relations News Release 2000:45, p.1
John McCormick will discuss why they are leaving and taking up entrepreneurial pursuits.
225 ITS offers free computer workshops
Northern Iowan 97:1, p.26
Schedule of computer workshops offered by Information Technology Services.
226 UNI announces first-in-state electronic transcript program to speed application process
Public Relations News Release 2000:41, p.1
Pilot project will be done with Des Moines public high schools.
227 Transcripts movin' at light speed
Campus News Network 11:2, p.2
UNI has developed an electronic transmittal program for high school transcripts. It is the first public university to do so.
228 UNI reaching out at the Iowa State Fair with an interactive booth
Public Relations News Release 2000:37, p.1
The booth for University of Northern Iowa at the Iowa State fair has many interactive features.
229 UNI announces first-in-state electronic transcript program to speed application process
Public Relations News Release 2000:29, p.1
Transcripts from Des Moines high schools are now sent to UNI electronically.
230 More planning needed for school technology
Public Relations News Release 2000:13, p.1
Leigh Zeitz says that more planning is needed to help prevent technology from going to waste.
231 Conversation can take place in workplace without Internet
Northern Iowan 96:60, p.4
Offers suggested topics of conversation for times when computers go down.
232 Technology Camp is a big success
Public Relations News Release 1999:451, p.1
Garth Cornish, coordinator of the 2000 Technology Camp, talks about the opportunities that were given to students.
233 Courseware Camp 2000
Public Relations News Release 1999:444, p.1
Marilyn Drury explains what Summer Courseware Camps are offered by the Education Technology division of Information Technology Systems.
234 Summer brings new challenges for NI
Northern Iowan 96:56, p.4
The first summer issue of the Northern Iowan for the year 2000 was designed and laid out completely with computers.
235 University of Northern Iowa offers scholarships for juniors, seniors in computer science, industrial technology or mathematics
Public Relations News Release 1999:439, p.1
Scholarships are available to forty qualified juniors in the fields of computer science, industrial technology, or mathematics.
236 UNI hosting Technology Camp for 7th and 8th Graders
Public Relations News Release 1999:425, p.1
Seventh and eighth graders will have a chance to learn the latest in technology at the 2000 Technology Camp.
237 Make the connection-
Campus News Network 10:19, p.4
The Office of Contract Training is offering additional computer training.
238 Making learning more interactive with WebCT
Public Relations News Release 1999:414, p.1
Barbara Safford will talk about the benefits of using WebCT as a resource in classes.
239 UNI certified to teach the latest in online teaching technology
Public Relations News Release 1999:414, p.1
Web Course Tools selects UNI as their only Iowa WebCT Institute.
240 2000 Technology Camp introduces 7th and 8th graders to the changing world of cyberspace at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1999:406, p.1
The 2000 Technology Camp will allow students entering seventh or eighth grade to learn about several different aspects of the Internet.
241 April ITS-ET training workshops
Campus News Network 10:17, p.2
Schedule of free computer workshops from ITS-ET.
242 Technology offers new class planning options
Northern Iowan 96:43, p.1
New online Program of Study Web page developed to help students plan course study.
243 Sterenchuk, Russell elected in run-off; record-breaking turnout tallied in second election
Northern Iowan 96:42, p.1
Candidates react to election results; voter turnout was 22%; photo.
244 Student government ushers in 21st century with online elections
Northern Iowa Today 28:2, p.5
Leaders believe online voting was a success; photo.
245 Online elections: positive step for UNI
Northern Iowan 96:40, p.8
246 Web helps University of Northern Iowa Student Government elections set new participation record - runoff scheduled
Public Relations News Release 1999:277, p.1
Last Wednesday NISG elections set a record for voter turnout; just over 3000 (24%) students voted.
247 Increasing use of Internet may not be all good
Northern Iowan 96:39, p.7
Believes that the time spent on the Internet may be increasing social isolation and causing people to spend less time with "real human beings."
248 Online student elections set precedent in Iowa
Northern Iowan 96:39, p.1
Students express doubts and optimism about on-line voting.
249 ITS is ready for battle
Campus News Network 10:13, p.1
Ken Connelly, systems/operation manager of ITS, discusses recent Web site attacks and UNI's readiness to deal with them.
250 New era of electronic voting for University of Northern Iowa Student Government elections begin Wednesday, Feb. 23
Public Relations News Release 1999:267, p.1
Northern Iowa Student Government election will be run on-line, in order to increase voter turnout.
251 Safeguarding the superhighway
Public Relations News Release 1999:263, p.1
Garry Bozylinsky offers advice on hackers and how to avoid them.
252 Future of voting is here
Northern Iowan 96:38, p.1
Northern Iowa becomes first state university to implement online voting for student government elections.
253 Online voting: will it spur turnout?
Northern Iowan 96:37, p.1
Proposal would allow students to vote online in upcoming election.
254 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 96:37, p.11
Students express opinions on on-line voting.
255 University of Northern Iowa high-tech computer program to aid in course scheduling - easing potential problems for both students and university
Public Relations News Release 1999:246, p.1
University of Northern Iowa's innovative electronic course planning system is on track to debut next fall.
256 Blasts from the past: highlights from 1999
Campus News Network 10:12, p.1
A list of accomplishments from colleges and departments.
257 Classroom clicking
Public Relations News Release 1999:0, p.1
Steven Larson speaks on the role of computers in the classroom, and how it has changed over the last few years.
258 Get free software from CedarLUG
Campus News Network 10:11, p.2
Cedar Valley Linux Users group will hold a Linux Install-a-thon and Linux Demo Day on January 29 in Maucker Union.
259 UNI escapes Y2K crisis thanks to early preparation
Northern Iowan 96:29, p.3
ITS began working on preparing UNI for the Year 2000 five years ago.
260 Demand of computer programmers very hot
Public Relations News Release 1999:180, p.1
Discussion with John McCormick about the increased enrollment in computer science classes across the nation.
261 Media Advisory: local expert sources for computer hacker story
Public Relations News Release 1999:183, p.1
UNI has two computer experts available who can talk about the risks involved with database information.
262 Supplies are limited! Click now!
Public Relations News Release 1999:180, p.1
Professor Mohammed Rawwas will make comments on the trend of e-retailing.
263 All was quiet on the Y2K front
Northern Iowa Today 84:1, p.23
No problems reported as year changes; photo.
264 Media advisory: three "housekeeping" updates from the UNI Office of Public Relations
Public Relations News Release 1999:168, p.1
Update on the Y2K management team, the holiday hours, and a staff change for the Office of Public Relations.
265 I'm OK. You're OK. Y2K?
Campus News Network 10:9, p.1
There are few real worries regarding Y2K. However, a management team has been assembled to monitor computer systems on campus on New Year's Eve.
266 UNI Online strives to be concise source of information for faculty and staff
Campus News Network 10:7, p.3
UNI Online has been received with open arms by UNI faculty and staff as a way of conveying important information.
267 UNI prepared for the millennium; President Koob: We expect it to be a quiet night
Northern Iowan 96:19, p.5
The UNI campus is prepared for the coming of the new millennium.
268 Computer security
Public Relations News Release 1999:93, p.1
Discussion with a system administrator of College of Natural Sciences regarding "cyber-terrorist" attacks.
269 Faculty among elite at Apple conference
Northern Iowan 96:15, p.2
President Koob and faculty members Thomas Switzer, David Else, and Michael Waggoner will attend a conference on technology at Apple Computer headquarters on November 9-10.
270 Critical view of computers in education topic for year's first Capstone lecture at University of Northern Iowa Wednesday, Oct. 6
Public Relations News Release 1999:66, p.1
Professor Lowell Monke, from Grinnell College, will present the lecture "Education Unplugged: An argument for hi-tech modesty in the 21st century schools" on October 6, 1999, for the course "Capstone: Environment, Technology and Society".
271 ITS workshops offer critical advantages
Northern Iowan 96:8, p.11
ITS offers a variety of free workshops every month to the UNI community; photo.
272 Computer fee increase will allow ITS to serve students
Northern Iowan 96:7, p.1
ITS struggles to provide adequate equipment and service with UNI's computer fee, lowest among the three Regents universities.
273 Linux offers cost free alternative to Microsoft Window or Macintosh OS
Northern Iowan 96:7, p.5
Cedar LUG (Linux User's Group) provides information and support for Linux operating system; elects officers: Andrew Drenner, President; Andrew Jones, Vice-President; and Aaron Townsend, Treasurer. [9/24/99, p.2 correction: Aaron Thompson, Treasurer.]
274 Compromise reached on computer fees: NISG proposes $18 increase to Board of Regents
Northern Iowan 96:6, p.1
NISG and administration debate over computer fee increase amount; photo.
275 UNI's Department of Special Ed receives grant
Public Relations News Release 1999:26, p.1
A grant of nearly $500,000 will put technology in the homes of families with disabled children and will establish a National Institute of Technology for Inclusive Education.
276 UNI a national pacesetter in electronic transfer of documents
Public Relations News Release 1999:6, p.1
Registrar Phillip Patton talks about the advent of electronic transfer of transcripts.
277 Cedar Falls prepares for the year 2000
Northern Iowan 95:61, p.6
Cedar Falls has also been preparing for the new millennium.
278 On-line courses offer options for learning
Northern Iowan 95:61, p.3
Several on-line courses are now being offered by Continuing Education and Special Programs.
279 Y2K Task Forces prepares University for millennium
Northern Iowan 95:61, p.6
Overview of the work the Y2K Task Force has completed to prepare for the year 2000.
280 Evening stock exchange hours also have a negative side
Public Relations News Release 1999:2, p.1
UNI professor of economics David Hakes talks about the negative effects that longer online trading could have on the stock market.
281 MEMFIS vendor selected
Campus News Network 9:21, p.1
Oracle has been chosen to provide software for UNI's administrative system. MEMFIS project will be phased in over five years.
282 Placement offers new Web-based career service
Northern Iowa Today 83:2, p.17
CareerLink available.
283 UNI once again sets the standard
Northern Iowa Today 83:2, p.16
Able to send and receive transcripts electronically.
284 $2.3 million; UNI receives largest corporate donation
Northern Iowan 95:58, p.1
Textile and Apparel Program received software package from Lectra Systems Group worth $2,326,350; photo.
285 Using online resources to teach psychology
Public Relations News Release 1998:429, p.1
"Introduction to Psychology" instructor Linda Walsh uses online resources for her classes.
286 Setting up vacation e-mail/voice mail messages
Campus News Network 9:20, p.2
Instructions for setting up E-mail and voice mail for absences.
287 ITS wiping out Y2K problems on UNI PCs
Campus News Network 9:19, p.1
ITS User Services staff are checking every personal computer on campus for Y2K compatibility.
288 UNI fares well in 1999 Iowa General Assembly
Campus News Network 9:19, p.1
UNI given $830,000 increase in funding, including funds to open Performing Arts Center, establish Master of Social Work program, and for undergraduate education.
289 Big year of changes for UNI
Northern Iowan 95:55, p.1
Highlights from year include Stein's liquor license, Panther Shuttle, peaceful Homecoming, $3.6 million gift from the Alderman estate, death of Sue Follon, Kits for Kosovo, construction, and technological advances; photo.
290 Public Safety puts permits on Internet
Northern Iowan 95:52, p.4
Those who choose to pay for their parking permits by U-bill charge or payroll deduction can now apply for the permit through AccessUNI.
291 UNI is going to MEMFIS
Campus News Network 9:17, p.1
UNI's human resources, payroll, budget, purchasing, general ledger, and accounts payable systems will be converted to the MEMFIS project, Modern Executive Management and Financial Information Systems, over period of five to seven years.
292 Free computer training workshops
Northern Iowan 95:45, p.21
Workshop schedule for free computer training.
293 Your income taxes: not just prepared on paper anymore
Public Relations News Release 1998:278, p.1
Professor Dennis Schmidt talks about the new trend of tax preparation with computers and software.
294 Proposal bids to reduce number of Macintosh campus computers
Northern Iowan 95:42, p.1
Student Computer Center Management team proposes to reduce number of Macintosh computers on campus from twenty-eight to fourteen after doing three semester research study.
295 College Club working for next generation
Northern Iowan 95:41, p.11
College Club online service offers free e-mail, Web pages, and voice mail to students and opportunites to join chat rooms and interest groups.
296 College the World Wide Web way
Northern Iowa Today 27:2, p.8
Outline of services available at UNI via the Web.
297 Netscape Messenger becoming the campus e-mail program of choice
Campus News Network 9:13, p.1
New campus E-mail program will have a Graphical User Interface and will be bundled with Netscape Communicator.
298 UNI spreading the word about teaching in online classrooms
Campus News Network 9:12, p.1
More out-of-state and international students are participating in UNI's online workshops to increase teacher's knowledge of using the Internet in teaching.
299 ITS Training Services
Northern Iowan 95:31, p.3
To hold free comoputer training workshops.
300 President Koob moderates PBS satellite event on web-based delivery of courses
Campus News Network 9:10, p.2
President Koob moderated program November 5 that demonstrated models of distance education via the Web.