Mitchell--Karen S. [Communication Studies Faculty]

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1 Interpreters Theatre presents "Tales of You and I"
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.4 		The Interpreters Theatre performs "Tales of You and I: An Alumni Storytelling Performance Event," which showcased performances by alumni telling their UNI stories; photo.
2 Doug Shaw shares the comedy of math
Northern Iowan 117:8, p.4 		Doug Shaw led a Zoom meeting with Karen Mitchell called Comedy of Mathematics. Mitchell credits Doug to the production of the event; photo.
3 Dealing with racism in class
Northern Iowan 112:48, p.1 		The workshop "Dealing with Racist and Other Inappropriate Comments in the Classroom" included panelists Stephanie Logan, Victoria DeFrancisco, Susan Hill, and Karen Mitchell; photos.
4 Miller presents 'Self!' to UNI: Artist gives intimate performance about identity
Northern Iowan 110:28, p.6 		Tim Miller gave a performance entitled, "Performance! Body! Self!" for an audience at UNI. Miller's performance was an artistic description of his life. The audience responded well to the performance; photo.
5 Internationally acclaimed performance artist to present 'lecture & rant' at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:133, p.1 		Performance artist Tim Miller will perform an opinionated rant about identity, culture wars, and homosexuality. Miller offers an interesting perspective on self identification.
6 Emotion to flow at Interpreters Theatre
Northern Iowan 110:16, p.4 		Eight performers will take the stage of the slam poetry exhibition, "Slammin' at the Interp!". Several students and faculty will be featured.
7 Alumni return to perform in Interpreters Theatre
Northern Iowan 110:8, p.4 		The Interpreters Theater has been at UNI since 1976. The theatre will host solo performances of "Leftovers" and "Station to Station" this fall. UNI alumni often come back to perform.
8 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present 'Leftovers' and 'Station to Station'
Public Relations News Release 2013:50, p.1 		UNI alumni Brianne Waychoff and Ben Powell will be performing "Leftovers" and "Station to Station". The event is free and open to the public.
9 Increasing awareness and education of sexual assault
Public Relations News Release 2012:275, p.1 		To celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness Month UNI will host several events including seminars on violence prevention and sexual assault awareness.
10 Panther professor earns national recognition
Northern Iowan 109:7, p.5 		Karen Mitchell is the 21st recipient of the Leslie Irene Coger award for distinguished performance. Students and co-workers know of Mitchell's abilities in directing and working with social justice and diversity issues; photo.
11 'Carne Viva' based on Postville factory raid
Northern Iowan 108:13, p.6 		Jennifer Cooley and Karen Mitchell have written a play based on interviews with workers from the Postville Agriprocessors plant. The play provides a chance for self-reflection on immigration and to view a different culture's response; photo.
12 E. Patrick Johnson's appearance in Hearst Lecture series rescheduled
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.2 		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.
13 UNI announces second annual Diversity Matters award recipients.
Public Relations News Release 2010:189, p.1 		The award is in recognition of their efforts to help the university achieve its diversity-related goals.
14 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present interactive simulation, 'Journey Through the Night'
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.7 		Angela Glunz created and directs the latest presentation at the Interpreters Theatre.
15 UNI to launch Center for Violence Prevention
Northern Iowan 107:15, p.1 		Center will develop best practices for responding to and preventing interpersonal violence at Iowa's three state universities.
16 "In the Ali Way" showcases talent and creativity
Northern Iowan 106:33, p.6 		Ali Horsted will present her one-woman senior honors creative thesis project during the Interpreters Theatre. This is her second year with Interpreters Theatre, having received the Rising Star Award; photo.
17 Half-Masted brings laughter to the UNI campus
Northern Iowan 106:26, p.7 		A local improv group, Half-Masted, performed four times last weekend. The group is divided into two teams that act out scenes they create on the spot; photo.
18 UNI alum writes and directs new film
Public Relations News Release 2008:256, p.1 		"Ornaments," a new film written and directed by alum Brian Samuel Davis, was released on DVD. "The theme of the play and the movie has to do with the fragility of Humans," said Davis. "That is where the title 'Ornaments' comes from."
19 "Dead White Males" looks at issues facing modern-day teachers
Northern Iowan 104:38, p.4 		Play is a dark comedy that explores the social and political issues facing teachers today.
20 $1 million grant to UNI to combat gender violence at Regent universities
Public Relations News Release 2007:154, p.1 		The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $1 million grant to provide for a model of campus violence prevention.
21 UNI announces outstanding graduate student awards
Public Relations News Release 2007:100, p.1 		Graduate students received awards at the spring graduate faculty meeting.
22 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"Readings That Changed Our Lives: WGS Faculty Discuss Influential Texts" will be held Wednesday, March 7.
23 UNI Interpreters Theatre explores passing identity from one generation to the next
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"Telling My Way Home" will be presented March 1-3.
24 UNI faculty team unveil new musical
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		A reading of a new musical by Rebecca Burkhardt and Cynthia Goatley will take place January 13.
25 "Looking at Comic Books in New Ways" topic for UNI Interpreters Theatre
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"Audience Assemble!!! Looking at Comic Books in New Ways" is being presented by the Interpreters Theatre, November 2-4.
26 What's going on
Northern Iowan 103:16, p.7 		Brief schedule of activities on and off campus for the coming week.
27 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present "Nickel and Dimed"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 		"Nickel and Dimed" will be presented October 18-21.
28 UNI Interpreters Theatre explores women's identities in 'Bible Beater/Bra Burner'
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 		Production written and directed by UNI grad student will explore the Christian and feminist identities of Eastern Iowa women.
29 Wednesday, March 1
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 		Women's History Month will kick off with discussion on gender issues; UNI Job and Internship Fair will take place at the Maucker Union; Michael Keck will speak as part of the Dead Man Walking Project; Peace Corp information session to be held.
30 Wednesday, March 1 - Saturday, March 4
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2 		UNI Interpreter's Theatre presents "Dead Man Walking"
31 'Dead Man Walking School of Theatre Project' week of events set for Feb. 27-March 4
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 		Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project will try to raise awareness about capital punishment with a week of lectures, panel discussions, and plays.
32 Fake marriages show how to be 'civil' in the Union
Northern Iowan 101:47, p.1 		Students in one of professor Karen Mitchell's classes held mock weddings to show support for same sex unions.
33 More than 800 million Barbies sold as popular doll marks another anniversary
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 		Barbie debuted March 9, 1959.
34 Theatre UNI to present "Wit"
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 		Will be performed Thursday, December 2 through Sunday, December 5; cast members listed.
35 Changing perceptions of sexuality
Northern Iowan 101:16, p.1 		UNI chapter of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Straight, Transgender Alliance hosts conference on campus; Heather Sawyer was the keynote speaker.
36 UNI Interpreters Theatre presents Dracula
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 		A list of students involved is provided.
37 UNI students participate in Interpreter's Theatre production of 'Barbie Undone'
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 		List of students who participated in the production.
38 Barbie comes Undone next week
Northern Iowan 100:45, p.13 		UNI Interpreters Theatre to present show focusing on Barbie at mid-life; photo.
39 UNI's Interpreters Theatre to present 'Barbie Undone'
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 		"Barbie Undone" is adapted and directed by Karen Mitchell and Brianne Waychoff, and will be performed Wednesday, March 31, and Thursday through Saturday, April 1-3.
40 UNI observes Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 		Schedule of events given.
41 UNI students present 'The Streets are Burning: The '68 Chicago Eight Conspiracy Trial'
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 		Play to focus on riots occurring during the 1968 Vietnam War demonstrations in Chicago; performers listed.
42 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present "The Streets are Burning: The '68 Chicago Eight Conspiracy Trial"
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 		Description of play provided.
43 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present poetry about the triumph of love
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 		Performance, directed by UNI graduate Katie F-S, to run November 13-15 in Lang 40.
44 Hearst Lecture Series concludes with Michael Keck
Northern Iowan 99:54, p.1 		Michael Keck performed pieces from "Voices in the Rain," in the Interpreter's Theatre.
45 Vonnegut's work subject of student stage performance
Northern Iowan 99:46, p.11 		Interpreters Theatre will perform three short stories from "Welcome to the Monkey House," by Kurt Vonnegut; Improv Troupe will perform.
46 Farrell working through SAVE, NISG for UNI women
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.9 		Profile of senior English major Jen Farrell; photo.
47 Nationwide movement sweeping UNI
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.9 		UNI will celebrate their second annual V-Day Awareness Week; brief history of V-Day Awareness Week.
48 UNI V-Day campaign spans week
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.9 		On February 10, the fifth annual national V-Day Awareness Week will begin; various events scheduled.
49 UNI Interpreters Theatre performance examines activism of the 60's
Public Relations News Release 2002:239, p.1 		"The Performance and Rhetoric of Social Protests" will be presented by UNI Interpreters Theatre.
50 SAVE forum actors to be the topic for UNI CROW forum lecture Dec. 2
Public Relations News Release 2002:225, p.1 		Karen Mitchell and Jana Gymer-Koch will speak on "Finding a Voice: Ethnography of the Origins of SAVE Forum Actors."
51 A stage set for life
Public Relations News Release 2002:186, p.1 		Karen Mitchell will discuss the importance of theatre in our lives.
52 Back to the '60's
Northern Iowan 99:26, p.13 		"60's Happening" will be presented by Karen Mitchell's Social Protest: Performance and Rhetoric class.
53 Link between estrogen, brain and behavior will be topic for CROW Forum lecture
Public Relations News Release 2003:158, p.1 		Cathy DeSoto to speak November 4.
54 Four University of Northern Iowa faculty members receive Regents Faculty Excellence Awards
Public Relations News Release 2002:146, p.1 		Out of the 14 awards given by the Board of Regents, four were UNI professors.
55 Regents award faculty excellence
Northern Iowan 99:14, p.1 		Four faculty members received awards for excellence from the Iowa Board of Regents in a ceremony that took place in the Slife Ballroom of Commons.
56 Theatre UNI institutes 'Conversations with the Community'
Public Relations News Release 2002:134, p.1 		Jay Edelnant and Karen Mitchell will talk about play selection in the first of three conversation series.
57 UNI show explores rape on college campuses
Public Relations News Release 2001:434, p.1 		Interpreters Theatre will perform "Extra-Curricular: A Novel of Rape on Campus" as the final performance this season.
58 'Monologues' part of V-Week
Northern Iowan 98:36, p.1 		UNI's performance of "The Vagina Monologues" is a part of the national V-Day campaign to reduce violence against women.
59 UNI presents 'The Vagina Monologues,' and related activities
Public Relations News Release 2001:292, p.1 		As a part of the 2002 V-Day College Campaign, UNI community members will perform 'The Vagina Monologues.'
60 UNI Interpreter's Theatre to present 'Performing in the Borders' Thursday, Nov. 15
Public Relations News Release 2001:204, p.1 		"Performing in the Borders: Interrogating Our Internal Differences" will be performed by the Interpreter's Theatre.
61 University of Northern Iowa to hold two Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 5
Public Relations News Release 2000:387, p.1 		Over 1300 UNI students will participate in Commencement activities on May 5.
62 WRC to sponsor Silent Witness Project
Northern Iowan 97:22, p.9 		The Silent Witness Project honors the eighty-six women killed in domestic abuse incidents since 1990.
63 Federal grant helps to make UNI safe
Northern Iowan 97:13, p.1 		The Women's Studies program received a $500,000 grant from the United States Justice Department to create programs to reduce violence.
64 Organ Donor Project aimed at awareness
Northern Iowan 97:11, p.10 		The UNI Interpreters Theatre will present performances to heighten awareness of the Organ Donor Project.
65 "Discrimination is not always related to race" to be theme for playback theatre at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1999:279, p.1 		"The Everyday Injuries of Discrimination" will be presented by students in the "Performance Texts and Contexts" class, at UNI, on March 2.
66 UNI faculty took part in presentations at the 85th Annual meeting of the National Communication Association
Campus News Network 10:9, p. 		The following UNI faculty took part in several presentations at the 85th Annual meeting of the National Communication Association, November 4-7, in Chicago.
67 University of Northern Iowa Interpreters Theatre to present "The Story of Me," Thursday, Dec. 9
Public Relations News Release 1999:152, p.1 		UNI's Interpreters Theatre will present an evening of autobiographical performances at 7 p.m., December 9.
68 Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: Communication studies faculty
Campus News Network 9:9, p. 		The Communication Studies faculty presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting November 20-24.
69 Playback Theatre takes center stage
Northern Iowan 95:11, p.10 		New improvisational group U 'n I Playback Theatre will perform Wednesday through Friday in the CAC.
70 Boy journeys into unknown land in "Phantom Tollbooth"
Northern Iowan 94:53, p.10 		Admission to this weekend's production of "The Phantom Tollbooth" requires a donation of children's books.
71 The UNI Interpreters Theatre production of "The Phantom Tollbooth" April 23-25 featured area youngsters, students
Public Relations News Release 1997:324, p.1 		UNI's Interpreters Theatre put on production of "The Phantom Tollbooth". A list of cast and characters is given.
72 Women's Studies announces spring 1998 calendar for "Difficult Dialogues" at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1997:185, p.1 		"Difficult Dialogues" series at UNI will discuss "Experiencing and Exploring Heterosexism and Homophobia" January 23. Facilitators will be Karen Mitchell, Amy Moser, and William Behrends. Kathryn Neal will be featured February 20.
73 What's Up
Northern Iowan 94:29, p.4 		Schedule of activities and meetings.
74 University of Northern Iowa professor and students to present at Performance Festival, February 6-8
Public Relations News Release 1996:249, p.1 		Karen Mitchell and five students will demonstrate during an interactive workshop at Southwest Missouri State University.
75 University of Northern Iowa students aid professors at Iowa's Talented and Gifted Conference for Teachers and Students
Public Relations News Release 1996:132, p.1 		Students and professors recently presented material on dealing with teens in different interpersonal situations at the 24th annual Iowa Talented and Gifted Conference for Teachers and Students.
76 "Wit, Wisdom, and Song of Jewish Authors" to be presented at the University of Northern Iowa, October 9-11
Public Relations News Release 1996:86, p.1 		"Wit, Wisdom, and Song of Jewish Authors" will be presented by the Interpreters' Theatre October 9-11. The production is a "tribute to Jewish authors who have added to American Humor."
77 432 of Iowa's top speech students to be honored at Northern Iowa Monday, April 1
Public Relations News Release 1995:287, p.1 		Activities for the Iowa High School Speech Association Individual Events All-State Speech Festival are announced.
78 Breast cancer survivor to share her story
Northern Iowan 92:43, p.11 		Linda Fuller will relate experiences at Oster Regent; photo.
79 University of Northern Iowa Continuing Education to host conference on Women's Health Tuesday, March 26
Public Relations News Release 1995:258, p.1 		Linda Park-Fuller will be the featured speaker at a UNI conference on women's health.
80 New class offered to broaden horizons, boost self-esteem
Northern Iowan 92:22, p.14 		Performance will focus on women in today's society.
81 Artists Series searches for student reps
Northern Iowan 92:14, p.10 		Committee needs student representatives; mission and objectives of committee; will present "Gertrude Stein and Companion".
82 Interp Theatre gets underway
Northern Iowan 92:14, p.10 		First Interpreters Theatre show is "The Politically Correct Story Hour".
83 Women's History celebration continues on University of Northern Iowa campus April 3 with Spiderwoman Theatre performance
Public Relations News Release 1994:350, p.1 		Spiderwoman Theatre will perform during Women's History Month activities at UNI.
84 Gilleland's production keeps audience laughing, relating
Northern Iowan 91:43, p.11 		A review of the drama "Whistling Girls and Crowing Hens" by Beth Gilleland.
85 Interpreters Theatre enables students to explore major, control production
Northern Iowan 91:23, p.7 		Students reflect on responsibilities of producing drama.
86 Revealing inner thoughts.
Public Relations News Release 1993:220, p.1 		AIDS is the topic of a theatre production scripted and directed by Karen Mitchell.
87 AIDS hits home in "informance"; innovative production to draw on audiences' reactions to AIDS
Northern Iowan 90:23, p.6 		"It Can't Happen To Me" will be performed here.
88 University of Northern Iowa presents "It Can't Happen to Me" , a response to AIDS, November 16-19
Public Relations News Release 1993:194, p.1 		UNI Interpreters Theatre and the Department of Communication Studies will present "It Can't Happen to Me", a response to AIDS on the UNI campus.
89 University of Northern Iowa to host Literacy Institute week of Sunday, June 20
Public Relations News Release 1992:719, p.1 		Incorporating technology into a classroom setting will be the focus of the Teacher Education Alliance's Literacy Institute. Pam Johnson and Mike Simonson will address the group.
90 Romance anyone?
Public Relations News Release 1992:444, p.1 		Karen Mitchell feels that the reason for the increased sales of romance novels is the desire of the readers to get away from the real world.
91 Sources
Public Relations News Release 1992:402, p.1 		National nutrition month, change goes beyond economics in business, and fascination with romance are the topics for discussion this week.
92 Scenes from romance novel to be performed at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1992:392, p.1 		Karen Mitchell has edited the book "The Rainbow Season" to an hour and a half play to be presented at UNI. Cast is listed.
93 Nuss to present results of HIV/AIDS research conducted at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1992:385, p.1 		The results of an HIV/AIDS survey will be announced.
94 Scenes from romance novel to be performed at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1992:375, p.1 		Scenes from "The Rainbow Season" will be performed as part of Women's History activities.
95 Assignment UNI
Public Relations News Release 1992:370, p.1 		Listing of activities at UNI for the week. The list is not inclusive.
96 Interpreting the romance
Northern Iowan 89:40, p.10 		Interpreters Theatre will present "The Rainbow Season".
97 University of Northern Iowa expands Women's History month to include spring semester
Public Relations News Release 1992:357, p.1 		Activities during Women's History month are announced.
98 UNI's communication studies explores HIV/AIDS education
Northern Iowan 89:30, p.3 		Research project will study AIDS awareness and behavior among UNI students.
99 First CROW forum scheduled for Monday, October 5 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1992:81, p.1 		Speakers announced for six CROW forums for 1992.
100 Magical Stetson hat and a deal with the devil are part of new play
Northern Iowan 88:48, p.7 		Preview of "Stackalee".