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#	Title	Date	Summary
201	Was it really mutually disrespectful? Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5	10/09/2009	Discussion on Blasphemy Day seen as being conducted in an atmosphere of surprising courtesy. Universities should be places where deep discussions take place and tough questions are asked.
202	Blasphemy Day 2009 Northern Iowan 106:11, p.6	10/06/2009	A Christian supports his atheist friends and their right of free speech.
203	No one seems to notice Day 2009 Northern Iowan 106:11, p.6	10/06/2009	Reactions to Blasphemy Day. It is merely a matter of free speech.
204	Stripping down our rights Northern Iowan 106:11, p.5	10/06/2009	Northern Iowan keeps students informed of activities, serves as a watchdog at times, provides students with hands-on experience, and serves as a media outlet for area organizations and business ads. Concerns have been expressed about columns.
205	The joys of adulthood and getting older over freedom of speech at UNI Northern Iowan 106:11, p.8	10/06/2009	Age has its benefits, but not the glamour a person expects. Getting along with parents does get better with age and maturity. Parents get smarter.
206	UNI students solve the religion situation Northern Iowan 106:11, p.5	10/06/2009	Debate between Believers and Atheists was mainly below the belt. Both sides were guilty of showing a lack of respect for the other side.
207	Popcorn and perspective Northern Iowan 106:10, p.3	10/02/2009	Popcorn is consumed world wide. Ninety nine out of one hundred people have consumed popcorn at some time in their lives. Readers encouraged to pursue knowledge outside the classroom.
208	Life in the Northern Iowa kingdom Northern Iowan 106:6, p.3	09/18/2009	Freshmen are subjected to a great deal of advice from upper classmen. Much of the information is incorrect. A student needs to go to class. Many professors are fantastic resources. Sincere offers to help an underclassman are welcome.
209	UNI Community Visit Day in Cedar Valley Public Relations News Release 2009:61, p.1	09/16/2009	Visit Day gives the university an opportunity to visit with Cedar Valley area residents about education, economic, cultural and social issues in the community and outreach programs at the College.
210	The path to find a dream job: first step, Resumania Northern Iowan 106:5, p.	09/15/2009	AEGON insurance representatives and staff from Career Services will meet with students this evening to share tips on resumes.
211	A yearly checkup Northern Iowan 106:4, p.6	09/11/2009	UNI challenged to put University back into its name by supporting academics first and reducing the emphasis placed on athletics. Budget restrictions have caused larger class sizes, reduced financial aid, and freezes on professors' salaries.
212	Soy, rice or cow milk? Northern Iowan 106:2, p.6	09/01/2009	Offers pros and cons of soy, rice, and cow's milk. The author is highly lactose intolerant and prefers the taste of soy milk. Studies have shown that soy milk contains a natural ingredient that may cause cancer.
213	A close-minded point of view Northern Iowan 106:1, p.9	08/28/2009	Believes that rules and convictions are not there to harm us, but to help us; believes that absolute truth is the only way to make sense of the world and the only way to true peace and joy.
214	Withdrawing the waste from our courses Northern Iowan 106:1, p.9	08/28/2009	Questions policy for dropping classes. Believes process is considered too easy for those not doing well in a course; deadline for dropping classes should be earlier in the semester.
215	The real world for math and science teachers Northern Iowan 105:60, p.1	07/24/2009	Iowa teachers matched with willing businesses to address issues from water quality to monitoring the performance of wind turbines. UNI is the leader of the Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Partnership; photo.
216	Books to read before summer ends Northern Iowan 105:59, p.2	07/17/2009	Suggested categories for reading this summer include; a classic, a biography, an old favorite, a book turned into a movie, and a popular book series.
217	Dalai Lama to visit UNI in May Northern Iowan 105:59, p.1	07/17/2009	UNI is honored to host the Dalai Lama. He will speak on the role and importance of learning in developing socially responsible citizens.
218	Dalai Lama to make historic visit to UNI in May 2010 Public Relations News Release 2008:606, p.1	07/14/2009	The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will visit on Tuesday, May 18, to share his view on the importance of education in an increasingly global society. The Dalai Lama received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.
219	Sixth annual Iowa Mentoring and Induction Institution conference to take place in Cedar Falls Public Relations News Release 2008:577, p.1	06/16/2009	The conference will address effective mentoring practices to support beginning teachers from pre-service experience to the classroom. All events will be held at Park Place Event Centre at Pipac Centre on the Lake, Cedar Falls.
220	How to find the right childcare provider Public Relations News Release 2008:570, p.1	06/08/2009	"Strong childcare programs should engage students in age-appropriate educational and developmental activities. Good programs fill early--identify your priorities, do your research, visit and interview, check references, kid-test it and get on the list."
221	U.S. Secretary of Education comes to UNI Northern Iowan 105:53, p.1	04/28/2009	Arne Duncan spoke to high school and college students, community leaders, faculty, and staff at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. He spoke on his plans and the future of education under President Obama; photo.
222	U. S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to visit University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2008:493, p.1	04/23/2009	Duncan will make his first visit to Iowa as Secretary to deliver an education address at the University. A news conference will be held following the presentation.
223	Enjoy your time Northern Iowan 105:51, p.7	04/21/2009	Students encouraged to enjoy where they are in their lives. Looking ahead is normal, but don't forget to enjoy the moment.
224	Bragging about laziness Northern Iowan 105:50, p.3	04/17/2009	Discussion with fellow college students revealed many have not set future career goals, place a low emphasis on grades, and possess a weak work ethic. Luckily these traits strengthen as the student grows older.
225	Questioning the education system Northern Iowan 105:50, p.3	04/17/2009	Depth of education discussed; education thought to be more than repeating facts from professors or textbooks.
226	Columnist concludes what is wrong with sports in the modern era Northern Iowan 105:49, p.21	04/14/2009	Top five problems in the sports world explained.
227	We put off writing a title for this editorial Northern Iowan 105:45, p.5	03/31/2009	A student's final grade in a course is ultimately up to the individual. To improve grades, students should ask about extra credit, ask questions in class, take advantage of a professor's office hours, and study.
228	University of Northern Iowa to host National Educator Expo Public Relations News Release 2008:398, p.1	03/16/2009	The Expo, helps school districts recruit new teachers and administrators; a free event and open to all certified educators seeking employment for the 2009-2010 school year. More than 50 school districts from Iowa and across the U. S. will attend.
229	Success and failure Northern Iowan 105:41, p.3	03/06/2009	Society rewards success, but one can learn a great deal from the failures and disappointments in life.
230	Author speaks about New York Times bestseller Northern Iowan 105:36, p.1	02/17/2009	Greg Mortenson discussed his best selling book, "Three Cups of Tea". He believes that ignorance is the main enemy in Pakistan and Afghanistan; photo.
231	Mixed signals from a confusing planet Northern Iowan 105:30, p.6	01/27/2009	Determining truth can be difficult. Advertising attempts to mold us into people we are not. There are good and evil in most things and people.
232	What you can do Northern Iowan 105:30, p.5	01/27/2009	Many difficult situations exist in the world today. It will take all of humanity to overcome bad economies, wars, and hunger. Even the small things individuals can do will help.
233	Testing a lack of knowledge Northern Iowan 105:25, p.5	12/05/2008	Saddened by lack of knowledge about important geographical and historical facts; blames studying for standardized tests for part of the problem.
234	New grant for education students Northern Iowan 105:24, p.2	11/21/2008	Prospective teachers planning on working in high-need fields of education for low income schools may be eligible for a new grant. The grant provides $4000 per year for four years of undergrad work and two years of graduate school.
235	UNI Academics and Athletics Northern Iowan 105:24, p.3	11/21/2008	Discussion of the impact of athletics vs. academics and where the priorities should be for the University.
236	The importance of music and drama Northern Iowan 105:21, p.7	11/11/2008	Believes that participating in live music, dance, and drama are important parts of education.
237	Former governor speaks on education reform Northern Iowan 105:18, p.1	10/31/2008	Roy Romer, former governor of Colorado, addressed students on "The Dire Need for Education Reform". He said that expectations about education must be raised uniformly among the states; photo.
238	"Guyland" and the game of Monopoly Northern Iowan 105:16, p.5	10/25/2008	Men students urged to realize that education is the best investment of one's life; urges met to get back into the classroom and take advantage of the opportunity.
239	A big thank you to the parents Northern Iowan 105:13, p.8	10/14/2008	Recognizes sacrifices made by parents for their children; appreciates parents for providing clothing, housing , food, and education for their children.
240	Kelley supports Iowa's education Northern Iowan 105:13, p.7	10/14/2008	Supports Representative Doris Kelly based on her support for education.
241	No one is immune Northern Iowan 105:12, p.5	10/10/2008	Chronic Class Skipping Syndrome has consequences. Surprise tests/quizzes count against your grade. Professors remember students, especially if they have them for more than one course. Students normally end up paying for skipping classes.
242	Live life in your own way Northern Iowan 105:4, p.5	09/12/2008	Students urged to spend their college days in a way that is comfortable and true to themselves. The college experience does not have to be based on alcohol.
243	Obama and education Northern Iowan 105:2, p.7	09/05/2008	Support for education seen as a strength for Obama.
244	UNI, North Iowa Area Community College Mason City campus to hold informational session on elementary education degree programs Public Relations News Release 2007:788, p.1	07/30/2008	Attendees of the August session will learn about a B. A. degree in elementary education with the option of an early childhood education endorsement or a double major in middle-level education.
245	Final thoughts; lessons from UNI's social work program Northern Iowan 104:59, p.2	07/25/2008	Columnist offers advice based on what she learned in her undergraduate studies.
246	A presidential greeting Northern Iowan 104:54, p.	05/02/2008	President Allen shares ways students can get involved at UNI and states the commitment of "Students First"; photo.
247	Culture Corner: the age of misinformation Northern Iowan 104:54, p.7	05/02/2008	Differences in people noted. Students and the public urged to educate themselves on issues; sort out the true information.
248	The pursuit of happiness Northern Iowan 104:53, p.7	04/29/2008	Students reminded that happiness is an individual goal. What makes us happy is a personal thing. Students urged to find something worth fighting for, a cause to believe in and support.
249	Not different enough in our thinking Northern Iowan 104:49, p.7	04/15/2008	Discussion of Apple Computer advertising.
250	Teachers at Malcolm Price Lab School share expertise Public Relations News Release 2007:585, p.1	04/11/2008	A "Rigor and Relevance" workshop for middle and high school teachers will be held April 14 at Center Point/Urbana Middle School.
251	University faculty prepare Regent Universities Mathematics Transitions Guide Public Relations News Release 2007:563, p.1	04/08/2008	Last November, state educators, legislators and business leaders met to discuss the challenges facing students and teachers in mathematics.
252	University of Northern Iowa to host National Educator Expo Public Relations News Release 2007:553, p.1	04/04/2008	The National Educator Expo will be held April 12.
253	Facing challenges in our daily life Northern Iowan 104:40, p.5	03/04/2008	Meeting personal goals and conflicts with others are two of the hardest challenges to overcome.
254	Board of Regents to present mathematics and science education proposal to Iowa Legislature Public Relations News Release 2007:442, p.1	02/21/2008	The Board of Regents will present information to the Iowa House education committee February 27.
255	UNI representatives to discuss elementary education program at DMACC, Ankeny Public Relations News Release 2007:443, p.1	02/21/2008	UNI representatives will visit the DMACC campus in Ankeny to discuss the elementary education bachelor's degree program February 28.
256	UNI representatives to discuss elementary education degree program at DMACC, Boone Public Relations News Release 2007:439, p.1	02/20/2008	UNI representatives will visit the Boone campus of DMACC to discuss the elementary education bachelor's degree program.
257	College, more than a job Northern Iowan 104:36, p.7	02/19/2008	Job hunting dos and don'ts. Believes that being happy with one's work is more important than the money.
258	An esoteric conversation Northern Iowan 104:35, p.6	02/15/2008	Becoming enlightened or gaining knowledge requires a great deal of work.
259	Three UNI faculty return from Mexican immersion experience Public Relations News Release 2007:426, p.1	02/15/2008	Janet McClain, Katheryn East, and Kimberly Knesting recently traveled to Villachuato, Mexico with seven other Iowa education professors and district and school administrators.
260	Math and science education proposal to be presented to Iowa Legislature Public Relations News Release 2007:399, p.1	02/04/2008	The $5.5 million proposal includes five projects.
261	No creativity for students Northern Iowan 104:28, p.6	01/18/2008	Believes that crowded curriculum leaves little time for creative thinking.
262	Biden to discuss education at UNI's presidential-candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2007:305, p.1	11/20/2007	Joe Biden will share his views on education November 27.
263	Connecting crack and cereal Northern Iowan 104:24, p.7	11/16/2007	Students urged to make connections between several concepts from their majors and the Liberal Arts Core. Those connections will allow one to see the big picture more clearly.
264	Culture corner: Don't let the sun catch you crying Northern Iowan 104:24, p.7	11/16/2007	Advice for those going home for the holidays; don't allow friends who are unhappy with their lives bring you down. Be proud of the path in life that you have chosen.
265	Hello readers it's me Michael Northern Iowan 104:24, p.7	11/16/2007	Human interaction/discourse seen as opportunity to examine and share thoughts with others; new perspectives will become more clear.
266	Procrastination and motivation Northern Iowan 104:23, p.7	11/13/2007	Students warned against putting projects off until the last minute. With only two weeks of classes remaining, students are reminded to start off next semester by keeping up with their class work.
267	Huckabee to discuss education at UNI's presidential-candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2007:264, p.1	11/05/2007	Mike Huckabee will be speaking at the presidential-candidate forums November 7.
268	Edwards to discuss education at UNI's presidential-candidate education forums Public Relations News Release 2007:243, p.1	10/26/2007	Senator John Edwards will share his views on education at the presidential-candidate education forums November 4.
269	A change of seasons Northern Iowan 104:15, p.9	10/16/2007	College is a time to experience new things, examine your life, and determine what path you wish to follow.
270	Culture Corner: Time for recess Northern Iowan 104:14, p.7	10/12/2007	Concern for the move to abolish recess in grade schools; photo.
271	Advice we wish we'd taken as freshman Northern Iowan 104:8, p.7	09/21/2007	Activities to consider to aid in a student's education.
272	What to do about time Northern Iowan 104:8, p.7	09/21/2007	Conversation about where time goes and what people should or could accomplish during the college experience.
273	Self-esteem criticized in education Northern Iowan 104:4, p.9	09/07/2007	Professors and students disagree on the promotion of self-esteem in the classroom; photo.
274	Brownback kicks off candidate forums Northern Iowan 104:3, p.1	08/31/2007	Senator Sam Brownback was the first speaker at the UNI Presidential candidate forums; photo.
275	College classes: more than just a grade Northern Iowan 104:2, p.8	08/28/2007	Students are urged to discover what classes are worth taking from an intellectual point of view.
276	Brownback to kick off UNI's presidential candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2007:115, p.1	08/24/2007	Sam Brownback will be the first presidential candidate to speak in a series of forums.
277	UNI to host "Symposium on the Future of Higher Education" April 27 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/24/2007	A "Symposium on the Future of Higher Education" will be featuring a panel of distinguished leaders discussing how their offices and institutions are addressing issues.
278	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/23/2007	A Symposium on the Future of Higher Education will be held Friday, April 27.
279	Higher education's role in addressing a gloomy outlook in math and science education Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/11/2007	The United States is facing serious challenges in math and science education.
280	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/09/2007	The 33rd Teacher Education Induction Convocation will be held Monday, April 9.
281	Fourth annual Iowa Mentoring and Induction Institute conference to take place in Cedar Falls Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/06/2007	The Iowa Mentoring and Induction Institute conference will be taking place April 15-17.
282	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/26/2007	The Spotlight on Educational Technology program will take place March 30.
283	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/26/2007	The National Educator Expo will be taking place Saturday, March 31.
284	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/26/2007	The Spotlight on Educational Technology will take place Friday, March 2.
285	Blank checks that bounce Northern Iowan 103:31, p.8	01/23/2007	Military spending questioned.
286	Registration advice Northern Iowan 103:24, p.6	11/17/2006	Jennifer Younie and Grant Erwin urge students to register for challenging classes.
287	Iowa's candy-corn kids ranked as "Smarties" Northern Iowan 103:19, p.1	10/31/2006	Iowa ranks ninth in "smartest states" ranking done by an independent research and publishing company. Based on twenty-one factors, the rankings showed that Iowa had positives in thirteen categories; photo.
288	It's not the real world yet Northern Iowan 103:12, p.5	10/06/2006	Attempts to justify college antics, with the suggestion that after graduation students will cut down on drinking and be more responsible for personal hygiene.
289	School is in session Northern Iowan 103:3, p.5	09/01/2006	Fall semester is well underway. Students are encouraged to attend class and use common sense.
290	Tips from the college cool table Northern Iowan 102:58, p.5	06/23/2006	Tips for academic success suggested.
291	Displaying our priorities Northern Iowan 102:51, p.7	04/14/2006	Teacher salaries are used as an indicator of the countries lack of commitment toward education.
292	Full speed ahead Northern Iowan 102:49, p.7	04/07/2006	Believes that people should slow down and enjoy life; life need not be governed by specific goals that must be achieved on time.
293	End of semester evaluations for all of UNI Northern Iowan 102:46, p.7	03/28/2006	Believes students should think carefully about what they want in the way of education.
294	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:44, p.4	03/10/2006	President Koob talks about the overall value of an education at UNI.
295	Stepping outside of the box with your life Northern Iowan 102:38, p.7	02/17/2006	Encourages students to explore interests before leaving college when it may seem too late.
296	Candidate wants feedback Northern Iowan 102:32, p.6	01/27/2006	Bill Heckroth, Iowa senate candidate, wants readers' opinions on Iowa's education.
297	Teachers must be open-minded, have hope in the system Northern Iowan 102:31, p.8	01/24/2006	Kari Jo Roberts tries to combat Heather Meinecke's negative outlook on change in education.
298	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:30, p.1	01/20/2006	President Robert Koob discusses changes he would like to see concerning Iowa education; photo.
299	Vilsack's latest promises leave many questions Northern Iowan 102:29, p.5	01/13/2006	Hopes Governor Vilsack's plans to improve Iowa's schools are more than wishful thinking.
300	Regrets after all these years . . . Northern Iowan 102:1, p.7	08/26/2005	Urges students to stick with their harder classes and enjoy general education classes more.