Martin--Christopher R. [Communication Studies Faculty]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	End of an Era: Benítez departs from the NI Northern Iowan 119:54, p.3	04/27/2023	Northern Iowan (NI) Executive Editor Nixson Benítez writes of his journey throughout his time at UNI and working at NI. He gives shout outs and thank you's to all UNI staff and faculty and his colleagues at Northern Iowan; photo.
2	Koehler bids farewell as Managing Editor Northern Iowan 119:54, p.3	04/27/2023	Northern Iowan (NI) Managing Editor Emma Koehler writes a farewell piece talking about her experience working at NI and gives thanks to faculty and colleagues; photo.
3	Northern Iowan wins five awards at Iowa College Media Association Northern Iowan 119:34, p.4	02/06/2023	The Norther Iowan staff received five awards at the annual Iowa College Media Association awards which took place in Des Moines, Iowa. The entire staff won the First Amendment Award which is a big honor; photo.
4	The great legacy of Christian Ogbondah Northern Iowan 119:33, p.1	02/02/2023	Christian Ogbondah, professor of journalism and communication, retired from UNI in Spring of 2022. He received the Distinguished Scholar Award last April for the work and legacy he left at UNI. Nixson Benitez writes the history and impact of Christian Ogbondah; photo.
5	Fast Forward Workshop connects students to professionals at UNI Northern Iowan 119:26, p.4	12/01/2022	The Fast Forward Workshop sponsored by UNI's Department of Communication and Media and Iowa Broadcasters Association Foundation took place on November 4th. The workshop featured various professional speakers who spoke about their work experiences and the skills they needed/learned to be successful within the communications and media fields; photos
6	A toast to another 130 years Northern Iowan 119:21, p.2	11/07/2022	Northern Iowan's Executive Editor Nixson Benitez writes an article about the events that will be held for the anniversary. He also explains and interviews fellow colleagues to answer the question of why journalism and newspapers are important in todays society; photo.
7	Managing Editor bids adieu after two and a half years with the NI Northern Iowan 118:55, p.1	05/05/2022	Karla De Bruin shares her most memorable moments as Managing Editor for the Northern Iowan and gives thanks to the people who helped her accomplish everything she did during her time at UNI.
8	Sports editor bids farewell Northern Iowan 118:55, p.7	05/05/2022	Colin Horning shares his experience as a sports writer/editor for Northern Iowan since 2018. He also gives thanks to the people who have helped him achieve his accomplishments.
9	Northern Iowa wins 11 awards at Iowa College Media Association Northern Iowan 118:36, p.2	02/21/2022	Staff from the Northern Iowan won 11 awards from the Iowa College Media Association. Executive editor Nixson Benitez was a top three finalist for the Pat Pisarik Student Journalist of the Year award. First place awards included Best Headline Writing (Colin Horning and Caroline Christensen) and Best Magazine Cover or Special Section Cover (Karla DeBruin). Second place awards included Best Print Newspaper Front Page (Caroline Christensen), Best Media Website (Karla DeBruin), Best Print/Online Profile (Nixson Benitez), and Best Print/Online News Photo (Karla DeBruin). Third place awards included Best Written Feature Reporting (Emma'le Maas) and Best Graphic or Illustration (Karla DeBruin). Honorable mentions included Best Print/Online News Reporting (Elizabeth Kelsey), Best Print/Online Investigative News Reporting (Emma'le Maas), and Best Print/Online Profile (Karla DeBruin, Caroline Christensen); photos.
10	UNI continues to grapple with O'Kane removal Northern Iowan 118:14, p.1	10/14/2021	Students and faculty fight back against the decision to discipline a professor for requiring masks. Another meeting with Dr. O'Kane's students was held on October 7, where administrative faculty spoke with them about their class; photo.
11	News editor bids farewell to the NI Northern Iowan 117:52, p.2	04/22/2021	News editor Elizabeth Kelsey reflects about her time writing for the Northern Iowan; photo.
12	Lang Hall introduces historical exhibit Northern Iowan 117:32, p.1	02/11/2021	A new historical exhibit is unveiled in Lang Hall featuring famous figures who have spoken or performed at UNI, including Martin Luther King, Jr., William Jennings Bryan, the Dalai Lama, and Salvador Dali. Digital communications professor Christopher Martin and associate professor of history Thomas Conners worked together to research the exhibit using Rod Library's special collections and IndexUNI; photos.
13	Fast Forward trains in digital media Northern Iowan 116:17, p.4	10/28/2019	UNI's digital media program hosted its 15th annual Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop on October 25th. College and high school students from across the state heard from nearly 30 industry experts, including keynote speaker and UNI alum Ben Hagarty; photos.
14	Fortepan Iowa wheat-pastes past Northern Iowan 116:11, p.1	10/08/2019	College Hill wheat-pasting project was completed. Five images, that were pulled from Fortepan Iowa, an online archive of digitized photos based in Rod Library, were pasted onto exterior walls of three buildings on College Hill.
15	Fortepan Iowa wheat-pastes past Northern Iowan 116:11, p.1	10/07/2019	Three buildings on College Hill have a new look after a wheat-pasting project was completed last week. Volunteer crews pasted five huge images onto the exterior walls in the district. The images were taken from Fortepan Iowa, an online archive of digitized photos based in Rod Library that launched in 2015. Photos in the Iowa archive, all of which are donated, are carefully curated to represent everyday life in Iowa in the 19th and 20th centuries; photo.
16	Clohesy Series invites S. Leo Chiang Northern Iowan 115:32, p.2	02/04/2019	Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang will visit campus and present two of his films as a part of the Clohesy Documentary Series.
17	Profs hold Constitutional roundtable Northern Iowan 115:8, p.1	09/20/2018	Professors Scott Peters, Jayme Renfro, Donna Hoffman, Christopher Martin, and Elise DuBord participated in a discussion panel hosted by #PanthersVote for Constitution Day. Topics included politics, economy, the press, and immigration; photos.
18	UNI alum captures the "Blood Road" Northern Iowan 114:14, p.4	10/12/2017	Former UNI student Nick Schrunk directed the documentary "Blood Road". UNI held a screening of the film and Schrunk came to UNI to discuss his experience; photo.
19	Son of Pulitzer winner coming to UNI Northern Iowan 114:4, p.2	09/07/2017	Tom Cullen is giving a talk about Storm Lake Times's Pulitzer Prize win. The newspaper won the prize for their work on the Des Moines Waterworks lawsuit; photo.
20	UNI sees surge in mumps cases Northern Iowan 112:24, p.1	11/19/2015	Cases of mumps on campus increase; photo.
21	Singing a working song Northern Iowan 110:52, p.4	04/24/2014	Stonehill College professor Corey Dolgon had his UNI audience stand up and link hands while he sang "Solidarity Forever" as a part of his lecture on the U. S. labor movement.
22	'Singing lecture' will explore folk songs and the labor movement Public Relations News Release 2013:244, p.1	04/10/2014	Corey Dolgon will use music to explore the role that folk songs had in the U.S. labor movement. His "singing lecture" is entertaining and informative. The event is free and open to the public.
23	3 UNI professors awarded Fulbright Scholarship Northern Iowan 110:11, p.1	10/04/2013	Three professors were awarded the title of Fulbright Scholar. The award gives each recipient the opportunity to study abroad based on their academic merit and leadership potential; photo.
24	UNI repeats its success in the Fulbright Scholars Program Public Relations News Release 2013:57, p.1	09/17/2013	Three UNI faculty have been named Fulbright scholars. These professors will be provided scholarships to do research or teach abroad. This is a very prestigious award to receive.
25	Panelists discuss voter ID laws Northern Iowan 109:10, p.1	09/28/2012	UNI students and members of the local community pack Lang Auditorium for a heated panel discussion entitled "Voter ID: Fraud or Voter Suppression?"; photo
26	UNI to host panel on voter ID laws Public Relations News Release 2012:57, p.1	09/13/2012	UNI will host a panel to discuss "Voter ID: voter fraud or voter suppression?" Panelist will cover types of laws passed and proposed in various states, arguments for and against voter ID, registrations laws, forms of ID accepted, and changes recommended.
27	UNI professor's research discussed in national media Northern Iowan 108:59, p.1	07/13/2012	Chris Martin, UNI professor of communication studies, and Peter Dreier of Occidental College researched the terms "job killing,job killer", or "kills, jobs". They found that these terms were used primarily in national elections; photo.
28	Faculty to 'retool' programs Northern Iowan 108:49, p.1	04/10/2012	Since the announcement of a reduction in some academic programs and the elimination of others, faculty members are evaluating options to serve students still interested in the areas. Some see it as an opportunity to make education better; photo.
29	Members of the College Hill Partnership on Price Lab closing plans Northern Iowan 108:41, p.4	03/02/2012	Price Lab School has been one of the major attractions for families to locate in the College Hill area. College Hill Partnership desires to maintain a balance of single family homes and renter-occupied housing.
30	UNI faculty recognized for community engagement. Public Relations News Release 2010:326, p.1	04/15/2011	The 2011 recipients of the Veridian Credit Union Community Engagement Award exemplify how community engagement can help put theory into practice, well as make their professional lives a little more personal.
31	UNI Nonprofit Leadership Alliance hosts 7th annual Cedar Valley Nonprofit Awards luncheon. Public Relations News Release 2010:325, p.1	04/15/2011	The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance student association will recognize outstanding nonprofit organizations , board members, collaborating businesses and nonprofit professionals in the local area at "Celebrating Those Changing Lives in the Cedar Valley."
32	Boston College professor to discuss how to transition to a sustainable economy. Public Relations News Release 2010:259, p.1	03/25/2011	Juliet B. Schor will speak on how millions of Americans are transitioning to a sustainable economy.
33	E. Patrick Johnson's appearance in Hearst Lecture series rescheduled Northern Iowan 107:41, p.2	03/04/2011	March 8 is the new date for presentation based on the book, "Sweet Tea". Johnson is a professor and chair of the Department of Performance Studies and professor of African American Studies at Northwestern.
34	Postponed: African-American film director's talk at UNI. Public Relations News Release 2010:227, p.1	02/21/2011	Julie Dash's visit had to be canceled due to weatherthat cancelled flights. The talk will be rescheduled.
35	Influential filmmaker Julie Dash to speak at UNI Northern Iowan 107:37, p.4	02/18/2011	Hearst Lecture Series to feature multi-award winning film director. Julie Dash's presentation will be in the Center for Multicultural Education.
36	Online course development proposal deadline draws near Northern Iowan 107:30, p.1	01/25/2011	Continuing and Distance Education has a $1000 stipend available to instructors who create an online class from an existing class. February 7, 2011 is the deadline for the proposals.
37	Auction aims to have community screaming, "Hill, Yes!" Northern Iowan 106:51, p.9	04/20/2010	Will include Panther sports memorabilia; proceeds will go to College Hill Partnership to improve College Hill.
38	United Faculty accepts $520,000 in pay cuts in exchange for no layoffs Northern Iowan 2010:29, p.1	01/22/2010	There will be no layoffs of faculty in this fiscal year, thanks to an agreement between the Board of Regents and United Faculty. Salaries will be adjusted downward; much like a progressive tax.
39	United Faculty votes to receive salary cut Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.1	01/15/2010	United Faculty has accepted a Memorandum of Understanding reached with the Board of Regents. The agreement will end on June 30, 2010. A salary reduction was deemed a fair way to address the needed reduction in expenditures; photo.
40	Faculty requires other cuts before furloughs Northern Iowan 106:23, p.1	11/17/2009	Eighty-eight per cent of the faculty union members surveyed opposed the idea of furloughs unless similar cuts are made in programs including athletics, Gallagher-Bluedorn, and the Wellness Center; photo.
41	UNI faculty considers furloughs Northern Iowan 106:22, p.1	11/13/2009	Survey of faculty members shows that faculty are open to a number of solutions to resolve the current budget crisis. United Faculty met with Board of Regents to negotiate a deal to enact cost savings.
42	Healthy, fresh, made-from-scratch meals to be served at UNI's laboratory school Public Relations News Release 2008:593, p.1	06/29/2009	This new model school lunch program focuses on student health and will provide educational experiences for students and for school administrators across the state.
43	Iraq War issues discussed Northern Iowan 104:47, p.2	04/08/2008	Reprinted coverage of the Iraq War debate due to reporting errors.
44	Latest Iraq War debate Northern Iowan 104:45, p.1	04/01/2008	Two hundred attended a debate on the Iraq War. Four members of the Vets for Freedom group traveled to UNI for the debate; photo.
45	Media portrayed Edwards as angry Northern Iowan 104:40, p.1	03/04/2008	News talk discussion, led by Christopher Martin, determines that the media labeled former Presidential candidate John Edwards as an angry populist; photo.
46	UNI's Martin to lead "News Talk" discussion on campaign of John Edwards Public Relations News Release 2007:452, p.1	02/22/2008	Christopher Martin will be speaking March 1.
47	New Iraq War forum proposed Northern Iowan 104:36, p.1	02/19/2008	Three UNI students and veterans of the Iraq War are trying to sponsor another discussion on the war. They are planning on bringing the Vets For Freedom National Bus Tour to UNI in March; photo.
48	Iraq forum analyzes war Northern Iowan 104:24, p.1	11/16/2007	Six UNI professors led a forum to discuss Iraq War issues. War opposed from six different perspectives; photo.
49	Forum on the Iraq War at UNI today Northern Iowan 104:23, p.3	11/13/2007	A panel of UNI faculty will discuss the effects of the war in Iraq.
50	Forum on the Iraq War at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:278, p.1	11/08/2007	How the Iraq War has affected U. S. politics and society is the topic of the forum November 13.
51	Reality TV genre on its way out, says UNI professor Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/22/2004	Christopher Martin believes that viewers are losing interest in reality tv; thinks more shows like "Desperate Housewives" will be popular soon.
52	Faculty rewarded for dedication to education Northern Iowan 101:14, p.1	10/15/2004	Six UNI professors received the 2004 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence; photo.
53	Six UNI profs receive Regents Award for Faculty Excellence Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/29/2004	Brief profile of each recipient.
54	UNI electronic media program brings home record number of awards Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/13/2004	Description of awards at the Iowa Broadcast News Association convention.
55	E-media students nominated for IBNA awards Northern Iowan 100:54, p.1	04/27/2004	Five UNI students win awards from the Iowa Broadcast News Association.
56	Book by UNI professor finds bias against labor Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	01/14/2004	Communications professor Christopher Martin authored a book titled "Framed! Labor and the Corporate Media."
57	KUNI joins NHPR for pen pal program Northern Iowan 100:16, p.1	10/24/2003	New Hampshire Public Radio and KUNI form a partnership to increase discussion about presidential candidates; photo.
58	RIAA sues 261 for file swapping Northern Iowan 100:6, p.1	09/19/2003	UNI has policies in effect on the sharing of copyright protected materials; photo.
59	'American Bandstand' marks 46th anniversary Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	08/18/2003	Show changed way music would be marketed.
60	Internet site may change politics forever, says UNI professor Public Relations News Release 2002:577, p.1	06/25/2003	Chris Martin describes activities of progressive Democratic website, MoveOn.org.
61	Relaxed media rules Public Relations News Release 2002:563, p.1	06/09/2003	Impact of further deregulation media ownership.
62	Farquhar rockin' out to the sweet sound of success Northern Iowan 99:54, p.11	04/29/2003	Senior electronic media major Lee Farquhar serves as general manager of KGRK; photo.
63	Kelly 'on the money' for next Hearst Lecture Northern Iowan 99:50, p.1	04/15/2003	Kathleen Kelly will speak on "Society's Third Sector: Our Bedrock of Social, Capital, Civil Society and Democracy"; photo.
64	What's up Northern Iowan 99:47, p.4	04/04/2003	Meetings and activities planned.
65	UNI's Amnesty International and Students for Social Justice host teach-in Public Relations News Release 2002:430, p.1	04/03/2003	Faculty will speak on various aspects of the war in Iraq on April 4.
66	UNI experts available to discuss religion, terrorism and politics Public Relations News Release 2002:389, p.1	03/18/2003	UNI faculty and staff members are listed that can talk about the war in Iraq.
67	UNI breaks into cable news media Northern Iowan 99:43, p.1	03/11/2003	Television production class will produce news program that will air on UNI channel, as well as Waterloo and Cedar Falls channels; photo.
68	UNI couple 'professing' love Northern Iowan 99:42, p.9	03/07/2003	Profiles of Professors Chris Martin and Bettina Fabos; photo.
69	Vowell slated for Hearst Lecture Series Northern Iowan 99:35, p.3	02/11/2003	Sarah Vowell, radio show host and prominent author, will speak on campus on February 12; photo.
70	Music made legal Public Relations News Release 2002:300, p.1	02/03/2003	Downloading music legally off of the Internet will be explored.
71	Women on TV Public Relations News Release 2002:262, p.1	12/30/2002	Roles of women on television over the last thirty years will be discussed.
72	UNI professor says TV's quiet move toward adult content goes unnoticed by viewers Public Relations News Release 2002:183, p.1	11/06/2002	Chris Martin says viewers react apathetically to increased sexual, violent, and graphic content on television.
73	Braley puts passion behind PST; UNI senior hits the small screen to promote Panther athletics Northern Iowan 99:18, p.9	11/01/2002	Senior Eric Braley directs "Panther Sports Talk" on the local public access channel as a part of his independent study project; photo.
74	Catch the newest wave Public Relations News Release 2002:153, p.1	10/28/2002	Satellite radio will be discussed, including what it is and how to get it.
75	UNI students complete internships in Los Angeles Public Relations News Release 2002:119, p.1	10/11/2002	Twenty UNI students completed 8-week internships in Los Angeles, California, through a partnership program with Emerson College in Boston; students are listed.
76	Hearst Lecture Series to bring Imagine Chicago to UNI Oct. 1 Public Relations News Release 2002:103, p.1	09/27/2002	"Renewing Systems from Within: Harnessing Imagination for Public Good" will be discussed by Bliss Browne on October 1, as the opening lecture in the 2002-2003 Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series.
77	Proposed baseball strike Public Relations News Release 2002:39, p.1	08/19/2002	Chris Martin will talk about when the impending baseball strike will occur.
78	TV shows for the fall Public Relations News Release 2002:9, p.1	07/15/2002	Chris Martin discusses the upcoming fall season of television shows.
79	Staying connected with cell phones Northern Iowan 98:52, p.13	04/23/2002	Only 36 percent of Americans use a cell phone while 50 to 75 percent in Europe, Japan, and parts of southeast Asia use one.
80	News with a 'tude Public Relations News Release 2001:435, p.1	04/15/2002	Chris Martin will talk about why informal news shows, like Fox News, are so popular.
81	More movie-goers enjoying G-rated fun Public Relations News Release 2001:414, p.1	04/08/2002	The new appeal of family movies will be discussed.
82	Shock value Public Relations News Release 2001:388, p.1	04/01/2002	Chris Martin will discuss the new-found obscenity on television.
83	Can the Olympics bring home the TV gold? Public Relations News Release 2001:266, p.1	01/21/2002	Chris Martin will evaluate the prediction the popularity of the televised 2002 Winter Olympics.
84	The game between the game Public Relations News Release 2001:266, p.1	01/21/2002	Chris Martin will talk about the popular Superbowl Sunday commercials.
85	Is 'Millionaire' out of lifelines? Public Relations News Release 2001:254, p.1	01/07/2002	Chris Martin will talk about the hit game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" and its future.
86	Making movies after 9/11 Public Relations News Release 2001:254, p.1	01/07/2002	Chris Martin will talk about the impact of the terrorist attacks on the film-making industry.
87	"Girls just wanna have fun . . ." Public Relations News Release 2001:108, p.1	09/24/2001	Chris Martin will discuss the rise in the number of women on television sitcoms.
88	Careless coverage? Public Relations News Release 2001:93, p.1	09/17/2001	Chris Martin will discuss the media and their role in covering crises.
89	UNI professor explains appeal of reality TV Public Relations News Release 2001:58, p.1	08/21/2001	Christopher Martin gives insight on why reality shows draw audiences.
90	MTV marks 20th anniversary Public Relations News Release 2001:26, p.1	07/30/2001	Chris Martin talks about how cable and satellite channels have changed our lives.
91	Too primal for Primetime? Public Relations News Release 2000:307, p.1	03/19/2001	Chris Martin will speak on the idea of televising executions.
92	Transition to post-boomer pop culture Public Relations News Release 2000:263, p.1	02/26/2001	Chris Martin will speak on the upcoming "Charlie's Angels" and "Scooby-Doo" movies and what they mean to baby boomers.
93	UNI professor debunks Super Bowl hype Campus News Network 11:14, p.2	02/06/2001	Christopher Martin's paper discusses the inflation of Super Bowl viewership numbers.
94	Super Bowl viewership hype is likely not accurate Public Relations News Release 2000:214, p.1	01/29/2001	Christopher Martin discusses the actual number of viewers of the Super Bowl.
95	UNI professor says Super Bowl audience numbers are bogus Public Relations News Release 2000:208, p.1	01/23/2001	Christopher Martin talks about the research he has done on the greater number of people who watch sporting events other than the Super Bowl.
96	Christopher Martin Campus News Network 11:9, p.	11/20/2000	Christopher Martin published a chapter for the book 'Communication and Community'.
97	President????; voters, media ask: 'what happened in Florida' Northern Iowan 97:22, p.1	11/09/2000	The election result between George W. Bush and Al Gore is unresolved; photo.
98	Niche Radio finds a home on the Web Public Relations News Release 2000:135, p.1	10/30/2000	More and more radio stations have followings on the Web, according to Chris Martin.
99	TV spots are concentrated in Bush-Gore battlegrounds Public Relations News Release 2000:96, p.1	10/02/2000	Professor Christopher Martin comments on the media's place in the upcoming presidential election.
100	Radio station leaves Earth for cyberspace Public Relations News Release 2000:62, p.1	09/11/2000	Web-only radio stations are beginning to make their appearance.