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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Community care amongst marginalized students Northern Iowan 118:52, p.3	04/25/2022	Janes emphasizes the need for and benefits of community care for marginalized students; photo.
2	Being a Black resident assistant Northern Iowan 118:41, p.7	03/10/2022	Diamond Stonetree discusses their experience as one of the only Black Resident Assistants on campus; photo.
3	Cultural competency should be required Northern Iowan 118:41, p.10	03/10/2022	Melissa Hoffman states their opinion that cultural competency should be required for all Iowans. Multiple Iowa programs are given as examples; photo.
4	The continuation of sports protest Northern Iowan 118:41, p.11	03/10/2022	The use of protests by black athletes throughout athletics history shows the racism embedded within it; photo.
5	Jump Start 2021-2022 Northern Iowan 118:2, p.3	08/30/2021	16 photos of the Jump Start program that was created to help transition students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds bond with each other and get to know the campus; photos.
6	'Burnt City' comments on U.S.-Iran relations Northern Iowan 116:43, p.5	03/12/2020	Alldredge gives the "Burnt City: A One-Persian Show about U.S.-Iran Relations" a favorable review. The show, created by instructor Josh Hamzehee, had three performances in Lang Hall the previous weekend; photo.
7	African American Children and Families Conference held in SEC Northern Iowan 116:40, p.1	03/02/2020	The ninth annual African American Children and Families Conference was held in the Schindler Education Center on February 28. The theme was "Transforming Communities for the Betterment of the Lives of African American Children and Families;" photo.
8	'Star Trek' and progressive representation in television Northern Iowan 116:39, p.3	02/27/2020	In the author's opinion, the Star Trek franchise has been pioneering and consistent in bringing under-represented groups to the television screen.
9	REC launches #UNIisnotanAlly campaign Northern Iowan 116:19, p.1	11/04/2019	Following President Nook's October 30 email to campus regarding the concerns of the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC), members of the REC have launched their #UNIisnotanAlly campaign across campus and social media on November 1. It shares videos of student's personal accounts and testimonies of experiencing racism at UNI. The REC members also distributed fliers. The article covers the communication and goal-setting initiatives between REC and the Senior Leadership Team and that the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), UNI Faculty Senate, and United Faculty support REC; photo.
10	UNI 7: Activism impacts campus nearly half a century later Northern Iowan 112:47, p.1	04/04/2016	In 1970, a group of students that became known as the UNI Seven led a demonstration and movement on campus that eventually resulted in a space for multi-cultural students to gather; photo.
11	Forming cultural 'bridge' Northern Iowan 112:41, p.2	03/03/2016	Student Darian Jones has proposed forming a Multicultural Presidents' Council to communicate diversity issues more effectively across campus; photo.
12	Decriminalization of weed affects racial justice Northern Iowan 110:52, p.3	04/24/2014	Says that people of minorities or lower class status are the targets of marijuana enforcement laws.
13	I 2 am UNIfied Northern Iowan 110:51, p.1	04/17/2014	UNI hosted an event called I2AmUNI to hear from minority students and the stereotypes that they face. Students were encouraged to share their stories. The event is part of an effort to end stereotypes and encourage diversity education at UNI; photo.
14	'I2AmUNI' event will share stories of underrepresented students Public Relations News Release 2013:248, p.1	04/10/2014	Student are invited to participate in the I2AmUNI event. Students are asked to share their story about how they have felt excluded at UNI. The event was planned by several different multicultural student groups. UNI strives to represent all students.
15	Labels help forge our identities Northern Iowan 110:32, p.3	01/30/2014	The author speaks out about the importance of labels and the development of language to better describe groups of people. Labels do not create discrimination. They simply help to describe a group with one word instead of many.
16	Kick the ladder down Northern Iowan 109:30, p.4	01/29/2013	Author states it is our differences, not our sameness, that allows us to challenge the status quo and transform our world. Don't deny you difference. Emphasize it. Don't climb the ladder, but kick it down.
17	'Diversity Matters' but why? Northern Iowan 107:22, p.7	11/12/2010	Interaction with international students is not apparent. Only three and a half percent of the students are international students. Americans interact mostly with American students.
18	UNI fall enrollment increases for fourth straight year Public Relations News Release 2010:40, p.1	09/08/2010	The official fall 2010 enrollment is 13,201, a 0.9-percent increase over the 13,080 enrolled in fall 2009. Calculated on students enrolled through the end of the second week of class, the count shows an increase of 121 students.
19	UNI's Minorities in the Leadership of Education Program going strong in its first year Public Relations News Release 2008:283, p.1	12/22/2008	Nick Pace, says that the percentage of people of color in Iowa's school leadership positions is around 1 percent -- disproportionate to the 13 percent of students who are minorities.
20	Iowa Mathematics & Science Education Partnership directs study on women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and math fields for Regent Public Relations News Release 2008:273, p.1	12/15/2008	The report states that currently, women and some U. S. minorities are under-represented in some STEM majors, reflective of a national challenge of under-representation in these fields of study. Iowa's Regent universities have seen steady improvement.
21	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/09/2007	A reception will be held Saturday, April 14 honoring the more than 120 minority undergraduate and graduate students graduating this spring and summer.
22	Friday, March 24 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	03/20/2006	Workshop will be held on the "Recruitment and Retention of Minority Faculty and Staff".
23	Monday, Feb. 27 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/27/2006	Panel discussion "Ethnic Minorities in the Criminal Justice System" will take place.
24	Monday, Feb. 27 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.3	02/20/2006	"Ethnic Minorities in the Criminal Justice System" will be the focus of a panel discussion held at the Slife Ballroom.
25	UNI students celebrate Chinese New Year; festivities begin tonight in Maucker Union Ballroom Northern Iowan 102:34, p.1	02/03/2006	Events will include traditional Chinese dance, calligraphy, and eating Chinese food; photo.
26	Difference accepted during Diversity Week Northern Iowan 102:4, p.1	09/09/2005	Diversity Week gives minority students a chance to share their cultural heritage with their peers; includes schedule of events.
27	Diversity matters Northern Iowa Today 89:2, p.32	07/01/2005	Gwenne Culpepper talks about the value of diversity; outline of recent diversity efforts on campus; photo.
28	Racial awareness needed on campus Northern Iowan 101:6, p.11	09/17/2004	Spotlight on the Hispanic/Latino Student Union; photo.
29	Welcome to UNI Northern Iowa Today 88:2, p.2	09/01/2004	Description of UNI's orientation program for new students; photo.
30	University of Northern Iowa awards Multicultural Achievement Scholarships Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	07/07/2004	Scholarship winners listed.
31	Marriage not an issue for the government Northern Iowan 100:46, p.9	03/30/2004	Believes government should stay out of the issue of marriage.
32	Regents move to minority concerns Northern Iowan 100:28, p.1	12/12/2003	UNI has above state mandated percentages; minorities hold 9.6 percent of jobs and women hold 54.1 percent of jobs.
33	Panther P. R. a p-r-o-b-l-e-m Northern Iowan 100:25, p.5	11/25/2003	Criticizes UNI's evasiveness about the athletics program.
34	NCAA recertifies UNI athletics program with conditions Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/20/2003	Student equity and minority plans explained as the two areas of concern preventing full certification and how the lack of state funding makes their resolution difficult.
35	University of Northern Iowa awards Multicultural Achievement Scholarships Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	08/15/2003	Scholarships awarded to 23 minority students; students are listed.
36	Student defends minorities at UNI Northern Iowan 99:54, p.9	04/29/2003	Criticizes Heath Rude and Jason Hutcheson for statements made in College Redeemer concerning minorities on the UNI campus.
37	Admissions standards: where does UNI stand? Northern Iowan 99:48, p.1	04/08/2003	Dan Schofield claims that all students at UNI are subject to the same enrollment requirements, with limited exceptions.
38	Contest pushes minority business start-up Northern Iowan 99:32, p.1	01/31/2003	John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the Regional Business Center will sponsor the Minority Business Plan competition.
39	UNI 'Reel to Real' film series to explore effects of culture in schools Public Relations News Release 2002:196, p.1	11/13/2002	"Spirit of the Dawn" will be shown on November 20 as a part of the 'Reel to Real' film series.
40	El Centro Latinoamericano hosts open house Northern Iowan 99:15, p.4	10/22/2002	The Latin Resource Center will host an open house on October 25 to inform people about the services they offer.
41	Hispanic visitors taste college life Northern Iowan 99:13, p.11	10/15/2002	Hispanic students from Waterloo high schools were invited to a luncheon and tour hosted by the Hispanic/Latino Student Union in order to encourage them to invest in a college education.
42	UNI students get a "Jump Start!" Public Relations News Release 2002:43, p.1	08/19/2002	The Jump Start Program is designed to help first year minority students make the transition from high school to college life.
43	Minority business plan competition winners announced Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.20	07/01/2002	BaHar Publishing wins award.
44	Multicultural Coordinating Council supports university-wide minority recruitment efforts Northern Iowa Today 30:2, p.2	04/01/2002	The number of new minority students has risen from 96 in 1997 to 204 in 2001 and shows the results of the university in increasing minority enrollment.
45	Program at UNI encourages women, minorities to pursue math/science Public Relations News Release 2001:309, p.1	02/01/2002	Reygan Freeney, the director of the Upward Bound Math and Science Program, hopes to encourage women and other underrepresented groups to pursue a career in math or science.
46	UNI Latino Student Union hosts elementary students for college visit Public Relations News Release 2001:167, p.1	10/19/2001	Elementary Hispanic students from Elk Run Elementary will visit UNI.
47	Program at UNI encourages women, minorities to pursue math/science Public Relations News Release 2000:375, p.1	04/01/2001	Reygan Freeney feels there is a shortage of people going into the math and science fields, and feels that women and minority groups should know that they can succeed in these professions
48	Media briefs--special edition on minority recruitment Public Relations News Release 2000:233, p.1	02/05/2001	UNI's minority enrollment is currently 4.4 percent.
49	UNI's minority recruitment cited in Christian Science Monitor Campus News Network 11:7, p.1	10/23/2000	The October 17 issue of the Christian Science Monitor did a story on UNI's minority recruitment efforts.
50	UNI sets fall enrollment record for third straight year Public Relations News Release 2000:69, p.1	09/11/2000	The enrollment for Fall 2000 is 13,774; table shows increases in all areas.
51	Minority students receive 'Jumpstart' to school year Northern Iowan 97:2, p.15	08/29/2000	The Jumpstart program helps minority students make the transition from high school to college.
52	Taking minority students to the next level - space Public Relations News Release 2000:12, p.1	07/17/2000	NASA representative Julian M. Earls will discuss the need to advance minority students into the graduate study.
53	University of Northern Iowa to preview college life for high school minority students April 20 Public Relations News Release 1999:370, p.1	04/14/2000	UNI will host the first Multicultural Preview day with recruitment being done by a consolidated effort of all colleges.
54	Minorities in Teaching Summer Enrichment Program at the UNI introduces 7th and 8th grade students to the possibilities of a teaching career Public Relations News Release 1999:317, p.1	03/23/2000	UNI is accepting applications for a one week program for minority students interested in teaching as a possible career.
55	Steve Birdline to speak on diversity Campus News Network 10:14, p.2	03/06/2000	Steve Birdline, president of Affirmations in Action, will speak on diversity at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., on March 8.
56	Retaining minority students Public Relations News Release 1999:232, p.1	02/07/2000	Guy Sims, assistant director of Student Activities at UNI, will discuss efforts to attract minorities to the UNI campus.
57	UNI's Minority High School Visitation Day features Harolyn Blackwell Public Relations News Release 1999:111, p.1	10/28/1999	UNI's Minority High School Visitation Day is Thursday, November 4, featuring Harolyn Blackwell.
58	Minorities explore Iowa teaching opportunities Northern Iowan 96:16, p.4	10/22/1999	Second annual Minorities in Teaching Career Expo will be held on Tuesday; personnel from nine Iowa school districts will be present to chat with interested minority students.
59	UNI faculty debates ROTC Northern Iowan 96:16, p.1	10/22/1999	September 27 Faculty Senate meeting included a debate over the presence of ROTC on campus; debate continues following Professor van Wormer's letter against ROTC in 10/4/99 issue of U. S. News and World Report; profile of Professor van Wormer.
60	UNI College of Natural Sciences hosting fall outreach program for minority students Public Relations News Release 1999:76, p.1	10/11/1999	The College of Natural Sciences will host an outreach program for minority middle school students on Fridays this fall; list of schools participating.
61	Hispanic awareness month Northern Iowan 96:10, p.13	10/01/1999	Advertisement gives schedule of Hispanic Awareness Month activities beginning October 5, 1999.
62	Fall enrollment increases; breaks records; University equipped for growth Northern Iowan 96:8, p.1	09/24/1999	Fall 1999 enrollment sets new record at 13,553; minority enrollment rose to 587 students.
63	Untitled Northern Iowan 96:6, p.8	09/16/1999	Diversity Week activities included a panel discussion on the rarity of minorities in television; photo.
64	University of Northern Iowa sets new fall enrollment record; record number of new freshmen, graduate students Public Relations News Release 1999:38, p.1	09/14/1999	13,553 students registered for classes at UNI this fall, breaking last fall's record of 13,329 students; minority student enrollment has also risen; comparison of 1998 and 1999 fall enrollment data.
65	UNI Diversity Week scheduled for Sept. 12-17 Public Relations News Release 1999:33, p.1	09/08/1999	Diversity Week schedule of events and speakers.
66	Jump Start Public Relations News Release 1999:18, p.1	08/19/1999	Jump Start, an orientation program to help ease the transition from high school to college for new ethnic minority freshmen, will start Monday, August 16.
67	School vouchers may hurt the education of minority students Public Relations News Release 1999:9, p.1	08/09/1999	Michael Blackwell comments on school vouchers for students who attend private schools with the money allocated for a public school.
68	Civil Rights Act of 1964 began process of change Public Relations News Release 1998:429, p.1	06/24/1999	Michael Blackwell, director of the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center, discusses the Civil Rights Act which was signed 35 years ago.
69	Panel discussion examines Harlem Renaissance Northern Iowan 95:49, p.8	04/09/1999	Panel discussion, including guest Nellie McKay, will be held on the Harlem Renaissance Sunday followed by a free performance of the Whitfield Company gospel choir; photo.
70	Health conference on campus next weekend Northern Iowan 95:47, p.2	04/02/1999	Health care conference and fair will focus on equitable health care for minorities; Faye Wattleton will be keynote speaker.
71	Minority health conference will be held at University of Northern Iowa on April 9-10, with keynote speaker Faye Wattleton Public Relations News Release 1998:306, p.1	03/26/1999	UNI will host a minority health conference on April 9-10. The guest speaker is Faye Wattleton.
72	Black History Month not lost relevance Northern Iowan 95:37, p.11	02/16/1999	Student responds to Nathan Chandler's column on relevance of Black History Month; Month is still important to Americans.
73	The new millennium will bring change to America's ethnic mixture Public Relations News Release 1998:249, p.1	02/15/1999	Michael Blackwell discusses the changing percentiles of minorities in the 21st century.
74	Black History Month "American history" Northern Iowan 95:35, p.9	02/09/1999	Student encourages others to attend events celebrating Black History Month.
75	Black History Month should instead be 'America's Celebration' Northern Iowan 95:35, p.8	02/09/1999	Believes Black History Month is dividing our country, not bringing the races together.
76	Black History Month activities under way Campus News Network 9:12, p.3	02/08/1999	"Essence of Ebony" ball, speaker Clarence Page, and Gospel Choir Extravaganza are scheduled for Black History Month.
77	African-American book sale next week Northern Iowan 95:34, p.2	02/05/1999	Book fair will be held in the SEC Monday and Tuesday.
78	Black History Month calls on all cultures Northern Iowan 95:34, p.1	02/05/1999	Variety of campus activities celebrating Black History Month will broaden student's viewpoints.
79	Holiday activities focus of "La Tertulia" Northern Iowan 95:27, p.2	12/08/1998	"La Tertulia" will focus on Hispanic customs and holiday celebrations Tuesday.
80	Kwanzaa celebrates African heritage Northern Iowan 95:27, p.1	12/08/1998	Kwanzaa will be celebrated on campus Thursday in Union; history of celebration given; photo.
81	University of Northern Iowa Ethnic Student Promoters foster diversity Public Relations News Release 1998:180, p.1	12/08/1998	UNI's Ethnic Student Promoters help UNI admissions with minority campus visitations; assistant director of the program is Juanita Wright. A list of those in the ESP is given.
82	'TEAMS' project at University of Northern Iowa receives more than $1 million for five-year program related to teacher education Public Relations News Release 1998:147, p.1	11/13/1998	Teacher Education Addressing Minority-language Speakers (TEAMS) at UNI received at $1 million grant to train teachers. Will be collaborative project between UNI, Marshalltown Community College, and Marshalltown school district.
83	UNI receives million-dollar grant to train bilingual teachers Public Relations News Release 1998:146, p.1	11/12/1998	UNI received $1million grant for its TEAMS project. Deborah Tidwell discusses the grant and what it means for the program.
84	High School Minority Visitation Day brings students to UNI Public Relations News Release 1998:100, p.1	10/22/1998	Students participating in Minority High School Visitation Day will explore opportunities in music and attend Master Class taught by Martina Arroyo.
85	Educational Opportunity Programs Student Center created Campus News Network 9:5, p.2	10/12/1998	Educational Opportunity Programs Student Center created in Academic Achievement Center and Student Support Services center and; center will focus on retention of ethnic and minority students.
86	Diversity Report takes aims at minority student recruitment/retention Campus News Network 9:2, p.1	08/31/1998	Diversity Task Force works to increase minority recruitment and retention.
87	Jump Start Public Relations News Release 1998:3, p.1	08/17/1998	Jump Start, an orientation program for new freshman minority students, will run from August 17 to August 21.
88	Minority students still lag behind whites in attending college Public Relations News Release 1997:415, p.1	07/30/1998	Fewer numbers of minority students are going on to receive college degrees, despite moves forward in the last decade.
89	University of Northern Iowa's Minorities in Teaching Summer Enrichment Program brings three dozen students to campus Public Relations News Release 1997:401, p.1	07/14/1998	High school students are on campus to participate in UNI's Minorities in Teaching Summer Enrichment Program. List of those students attending is given.
90	Minority students learn about teaching Public Relations News Release 1997:393, p.1	07/09/1998	Minorities in Teaching, a program designed to encourage minority students to become teachers, is being held on campus this week.
91	What's Up Northern Iowan 94:55, p.4	05/01/1998	Schedule of activities and meetings.
92	Sammie L. Dell Memorial Scholarships established at University of Northern Iowa, Hawkeye Community College Public Relations News Release 1997:177, p.1	01/15/1998	UNI and Hawkeye Community College arrange endowment funds for minority students with Eunice Dell in honor of her husband Sammie L. Dell.
93	Freeing the slaves: 135th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation Public Relations News Release 1997:166, p.1	12/23/1997	Michael Blackwell, Director of the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center, outlines the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863.
94	Reaching out to prospective minority students Public Relations News Release 1997:142, p.1	12/04/1997	Juanita Wright, Assistant Director of Admissions-Minority Recruitment, supervises a group of minority students who promote the university.
95	University of Northern Iowa Ethnic Student Promoters foster ethnic diversity Public Relations News Release 1997:126, p.1	11/20/1997	UNI Ethnic Student Promoters assist Office of Admissions with minority campus visitation program. Advisors are Juanita Wright and Ron Green.
96	"Black Women in America: Challenge Spirit, Survival" topic for Difficult Dialogues at the University of Northern Iowa Friday, Nov. 14 Public Relations News Release 1997:112, p.1	11/10/1997	Scharron Clayton will direct discussion at this month's Difficult Dialogues. Sponsored by Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center, Women's Studies, and Multicultural Activities and Programming Committee.
97	Making beautiful music with minority students Campus News Network 8:4, p.1	09/29/1997	Minority high school students will attend master class conducted by William Warfield for Minority High School Visitation Day.
98	University of Northern Iowa School of Music to host high school minority visitation Public Relations News Release 1997:49, p.1	09/29/1997	Juanita Wright and Darryl Taylor have coordinated the High School Minority Visitation Day, with guest teacher William Warfield.
99	Giving minority students exposure to a college music education Public Relations News Release 1997:48, p.1	09/25/1997	Darryl Taylor says Minority High School Visitation Day gives students the confidence they need to know they can succeed at the college level.
100	Black women have dual role Northern Iowan 93:40, p.8	02/28/1997	Scharron Clayton spoke on "Black Women Leaders" in Union Feb. 19.