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1 Board of Regents meets in Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 119:8, p.1
Nixson Benitez reports on the prepared budget for UNI this upcoming year approved by the Iowa Board of Regents. About $34 million will go towards building renovations; photo.
2 In-person orientation returns after three years
Northern Iowan 119:3, p.5
Freshman orientation for incoming Panthers was held in person for the first time since fall of 2020. Transfer student orientation was still held virtually due to the different needs of the group. The orientation team has received a lot of positive feedback about the orientation held this year; photo.
3 Alisanne Struck: Leading way for Asian students
Northern Iowan 118:43, p.1
Northern Iowa Study Government (NISG) student body Vice President Alisanne Struck describes her time as the first Asian American student to serve as Vice President; photo.
4 Summer orientation staff needed
Northern Iowan 118:20, p.2
Joellen Hatchett describes the summer orientation program, hoping for 10-15 more students to apply as summer staff; photo.
5 UNI Now! and Welcome Week: Back and better than ever
Northern Iowan 118:2, p.1
UNI's new orientation coordinator Joellen Hatchett kept old traditions while creating new ones for this years Welcome Week and UNI Now! for both old and new students. Lauren McGuill gives more details of the specific events held throughout the week; photos.
6 Online orientation returns with changes
Northern Iowan 117:52, p.1
Summer orientation will be held online due to the pandemic; Orientation Coordinator Joellen Hatchett discusses the decision and changes made to the process. Pending changes in the pandemic, plans remain for events like UNI Now, a weeklong welcome program before the start of the semester, to be held in person; photo.
7 New Student Guide
Northern Iowan 114:54, p.
A collection of articles welcoming new students to campus and to help them learn about UNI.
8 Stronger together: Not just a slogan
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.3
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential candidate Hunter Flesch discusses his ticket with vice presidential candidate Avery Johnson and encourages members of the student body to consider voting for them; photo.
9 What exactly is 'engagement'?
Northern Iowan 112:35, p.3
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president Katie Evans discusses student engagement and opportunities on campus; photos.
10 2015 Student Guide
Northern Iowan 0:0, p.0
A collection of articles to help new students learn about UNI; photo.
11 Future president and vice president push involvement
Northern Iowan 110:45, p.5
The future UNI NISG president and vice president push for student involvement in their letter to the editor; photo.
12 The man behind the lens
Northern Iowan 108:44, p.9
Randy Darst, senior graphic designer and photographer, spends the majority of his time working with admissions recruitment pieces and orientation projects for the Office of University Relations; photo.
13 UNI addresses vets' needs as soldiers march home
Northern Iowan 108:24, p.1
Much room for improvement in aiding veterans return to campus and civilian life. Veterans Administration benefits sometimes vary and must be addressed. Veterans see a need for a mentoring system.
14 Bringing in new students with style
Northern Iowan 107:60, p.3
Summer Orientation Staff share their passion for UNI, while helping incoming freshmen and transfer students transition into college life. Guiding the students and answering questions fills the day.
15 Panther Portraits: Student Organization Fair
Northern Iowan 107:58, p.2
Parents and students attending summer orientation have the opportunity to learn about the numerous student organizations available on campus; photo.
16 UNI and Eastern Iowa Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program
Public Relations News Release 2010:68, p.1
President Ben Allen and Eastern Iowa Community College (EICC) chancelor Pat Keir signed the Admissions Partnership Program agreement Thursday, September 23. EICC students who plan to pursue bachelor's degrees at UNI will receive special benefits.
17 UNI and Iowa Central Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program
Public Relations News Release 2009:482, p.1
Through the program, ICCC students who plan to pursue bachelors degrees at UNI will receive special benefits to help pave the way for academic success at both schools. President Ben Allen and ICCC President Dan Kinney signed the agreement Friday, June 11.
18 UNI announces 2010 Lux Service Award recipients
Public Relations News Release 2009:437, p.1
The Lux Service Award is the most prestigious award given to three undergraduate students each academic year to acknowledge their service to UNI. Recipients are: Amy Costliow, Ebony Jackson, and Jessica Staudt.
19 Students flock to Welcome Back BBQ
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.1
Photo of students relaxing by the panther fountain during the Center for Multicultural Education's event; photo.
20 UNI summer orientation staff welcomes new students and parents
Public Relations News Release 2008:562, p.1
Sixteen students are spending a portion of their summer welcoming entering freshmen, transfer students, and their parents to the Summer Orientation session that begin June 5 for transfer students, and June 8 for incoming freshmen. Students listed.
21 UNI Lux Service Award recipients named
Public Relations News Release 2008:500, p.1
Three students have been honored: Abdulellah Alsheddi, Tyler Bilyeu, and Andrew Morse. The honor is confered to those who best represent the ideal of service to the university community.
22 UNI, EICCD offer free orientation course for elementary education degree program
Public Relations News Release 2008:379, p.1
The UNI B. A. degree in elementary education has an optional early childhood education endorsement or a double major in middle-level education. Orientation classes will be held on the ICN to provide students with the knowledge to return to school.
23 UNI, IHCC offer free orientation course for elementary education degree program
Public Relations News Release 2008:377, p.1
UNI in partnership with Indian Hills Community College is offering a free one-credit hour course for area students interested in earning a B. A. degree in elementary education with an optional early childhood education endorsement or a double major.
24 UNI, ILCCD offer free orientation course for elementary education degree program
Public Relations News Release 2008:375, p.1
UNI is offering a free one-credit hour course for students in the northwest Iowa and lakes area interested in earning a UNI B. A. degree in elementary education; optional early childhood education endorsement or a double major in middle-level education.
25 UNI, KCC offer free orientation course for elementary education degree program
Public Relations News Release 2008:378, p.1
The B. A. degree in elementary education has an optional early childhood education endorsement or a double major in middle-level education. The 2 + 2 program, students take two years of community college classes and the equivalent of two years at UNI.
26 UNI, NIACC offer free orientation course for elementary education degree program
Public Relations News Release 2008:376, p.1
UNI in partnership with the North Iowa Area Community College District is offering a free one-credit hour course for area students interested in earning a UNI B. A. degree in elementary education.
27 UNI, NICC offer free orientation course for elementary education degree program
Public Relations News Release 2008:374, p.1
UNI in partnership with the Northeast Iowa Community College is offering a free one-credit hour course for area students interested in earning a B. A. degree in elementary education. The program has an optional early childhood education endorsement.
28 UNI, Cedar Valley offer free orientation course for elementary education degree program
Public Relations News Release 2008:370, p.1
The degree in elementary education has options of an early childhood education endorsement or a double major in middle-level education. The program is especially designed for those who have family and work responsibilities and are unable to relocate.
29 Admitted students to get sneak peek of UNI at third-annual UNI Up Close
Public Relations News Release 2008:349, p.1
UNI Up Close is a one-day visit for admitted students to fill the gap between admission and summer orientation. Activities include sample classes, student panel discussions, residence-hall and facility tours, a campus tour, community bus tours, and more.
30 UNI and Kirkwood Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program
Public Relations News Release 2008:228, p.1
"This new connection to Kirkwood gives students a direct link to UNI from the day they sign up for the program, and we believe it will make earning a bachelor's degree a reality for more and more Iowans," according to President Ben Allen.
31 UNI, DMACC/Boone to hold registration, orientation class for elementary education degree programs
Public Relations News Release 2008:143, p.1
The program is especially designed for those who have family and work responsibilities. Options of an early childhood education endorsement or a double major in middle level education will be offered.
32 UNI and Iowa Valley Community College District announce Admissions Partnership Program
Public Relations News Release 2008:72, p.1
"UNI has a long history of working with Iowa's community colleges, which play an important role in providing higher education to Iowans. This new connection to the Iowa Valley Community College District gives students a direct link to UNI."
33 UNI and Des Moines Area Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program
Public Relations News Release 2008:48, p.1
This new connection to DMACC gives students a direct link to UNI from the day they sign up for the Admissions Partnership Program, and we believe it will make earning a bachelor's degree a reality for more and more Iowans."
34 UNI and Hawkeye Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program
Public Relations News Release 2008:16, p.1
President Ben Allen and Hawkeye Community College President Greg Schmitz signed the Admissions Partnership Program agreement, which will go into effect this fall.
35 UNI and Northeast Iowa Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program
Public Relations News Release 2008:13, p.1
President Ben Allen and Northeast Iowa Community College President Penelope Wills signed the Admissions Partnership Program agreement, which will go into effect this fall.
36 UNI welcomes transfer students
Public Relations News Release 2008:5, p.1
More than 170 future students familiarized themselves with campus, received information about academic expectations, met their academic advisers and registered for fall semester classes.
37 A welcome from your student newspaper
Northern Iowan 104:54, p.
Northern Iowan staff summarizes a year of change; photo.
38 Student receives award
Northern Iowan 104:21, p.3
Paul Waterman receives the Graduate Student Rising Star Award from the Iowa Student Personnel Association; photo.
39 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2007:81, p.1
Several students attended First-Year Orientation June 28-29; list of students.
40 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2007:74, p.1
Several incoming freshmen attended First-Year Orientation June 25-26; list of students.
41 UNI welcomes transfer students
Public Relations News Release 2007:64, p.1
Several transfer students attended the Transfer Student Orientation June 27; list of students.
42 UNI summer orientation staff welcomes new students and parents
Public Relations News Release 2007:63, p.1
Sixteen students are spending the summer welcoming incoming freshmen, transfer students, and their parents to Summer Orientation; list of students.
43 UNI welcomes transfer students
Public Relations News Release 2007:62, p.1
Several transfer students attended the Transfer Student Orientation June 13; list of students.
44 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2007:58, p.1
Several incoming freshmen attended First-Year Orientation and Registration June 18-19 and 21-22; list of students.
45 UNI welcomes transfer students
Public Relations News Release 2007:53, p.1
Several transfer students attended the Transfer Student Orientation and Registration session June 6; list of students.
46 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2007:50, p.1
Several incoming freshmen attended First-Year Orientation and Registration June 11-12 and June 14-15; list of students.
47 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2007:45, p.1
Several incoming freshmen attended First-Year Orientation June 4-5 and 7-8; list of students.
48 Full force freshmen recruitment
Northern Iowan 103:59, p.1
Freshmen orientation welcomes new students and parents to campus; photo.
49 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 103:58, p.3
Candid campus photos; photo.
50 First-time event--UNI Up Close--welcomes more than 900 to UNI campus February 16
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Admitted students and their guests have a chance to see and explore the campus.
51 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Over 140 people attended orientation session on July 6 and 7; list.
52 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
More than 300 people took part in two recent orientation sessions to prepare for the upcoming school year; list.
53 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Nearly 350 people came to UNI during two recent orientation sessions; list.
54 UNI summer orientation staff welcomes some 2,200 new students and parents
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Sixteen staff members have helped new UNI students and their families become acclimated to UNI.
55 Orientation joint effort by students, staff
Northern Iowan 102:59, p.1
Cooperation among several departments and students is needed for smooth orientation sessions; photo.
56 Student-driven programs guide the way
Northern Iowan 102:58, p.1
Examines the summer orientation program for incoming freshmen and transfer students; photo.
57 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
List of over four hundred prospective students who took part in orientation sessions of June 12-13 and June 15-16.
58 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.8
List of nearly 400 people took part in two June orientation sessions.
59 UNI welcomes transfer students
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Eighty-five students have attended Transfer Student Orientation & Registration; list.
60 UNI summer orientation staff welcomes some 2200 new students and parents
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Sixteen students help welcome new students to UNI this summer.
61 PAWS helpful for prospective students
Northern Iowan 101:19, p.1
Personalized Admissions Web Site (PAWS) allows prospective students to learn more about UNI.
62 Untitled
Northern Iowa Today 88:2, p.
Communication Arts Center; sports crowd; photo.
63 Welcome to UNI
Northern Iowa Today 88:2, p.2
Description of UNI's orientation program for new students; photo.
64 UNI summer orientation staff welcomes some 2200 new students and parents
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Orientation staff members profiled.
65 Local students serve on UNI summer orientation staff
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Staff members listed.
66 Staff puts more than new meaning into SOS; Summer Orientation Staff provides different routine than typical summer employment
Northern Iowan 99:20, p.10
Summer Orientation Staff are looking for others who want to be leaders and make a difference; photo.
67 SOS offers jobs for summer
Northern Iowan 98:23, p.11
Summer Orientation staff helps incoming freshmen to learn university policies and procedures and to schedule classes.
68 Summer Orientation introduces students to life at UNI
Northern Iowan 97:58, p.1
Incoming freshmen participate in various activities to get acquainted with UNI; photo.
69 Scared silly
Northern Iowan 97:57, p.4
Encourages people to smile at those attending orientation sessions.
70 Local students named to UNI summer orientation staff
Public Relations News Release 2000:445, p.1
List given of the summer orientation staff and a short biography of each individual.
71 Fair offers new students opportunities
Northern Iowan 96:56, p.3
Freshmen orientation includes more than forty organizations represented at information fair.
72 Freshman Orientation begins again at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1999:431, p.1
Students and parents becoming acquainted with the university is the focus of Freshman Orientation.
73 Prospective students are introduced to the University of Northern Iowa by the 2000 summer orientation staff
Public Relations News Release 1999:435, p.1
Listed are students will be serving as summer orientation staff for incoming freshmen and their parents.
74 Success UNI: helping you succeed
Northern Iowan 96:3, p.12
Program helps students gain familiarity with UNI and skills for success in college and beyond.
75 Untitled
Northern Iowan 96:1, p.12
Students play game show as part of Welcome Week; photo.
76 New students learning the ropes during summer orientation
Public Relations News Release 1998:429, p.1
Shelley Milks discusses freshman summer orientation.
77 Summer Orientation Staff puts new students at ease
Northern Iowan 95:57, p.6
Incoming freshmen spend two days on campus for Summer Orientation.
78 Untitled
Northern Iowan 95:57, p.1
Jill Lerdal speaks with incoming freshman Jocelyn Hays and her parents at Summer Orientation Information Fair in Union; photo.
79 Summer Orientation underway
Campus News Network 9:20, p.2
About four hundred students and parents are expected to attend this summer's two-day Summer Orientation sessions.
80 University of Northern Iowa summer orientation staff welcomes new students at seven summers sessions
Public Relations News Release 1998:404, p.1
UNI will hold summer orientation in seven separate sessions over the summer. Jon Buse and Shelley Milks are serving as assistant directors of the program. A list of the student staff is given.
81 Orientation should be commended
Northern Iowan 95:55, p.10
Members of Student Alumni Ambassadors feel summer orientation is a good program and corrects false statements in Jason Patocka's April 9 column.
82 Activities to make students feel welcome
Northern Iowan 95:52, p.8
Summer Orientation helps students feel welcome at the University and develop friendships.
83 Summer orientation with a new twist
Northern Iowan 95:52, p.9
Summer Orientation Staff is a group of active students who go through intensive training. Staff encourage freshmen to get involved right from the beginning.
84 Scare tactics used to help freshmen enter the world of college
Northern Iowan 95:49, p.5
Summer orientation should be more student centered instead of university centered.
85 Success UNI eases college transition
Northern Iowan 95:47, p.3
Nine-week course will help new students with the transition to UNI by assisting with learning resources, sharpening academic skills, and helping them get acquainted with campus; course is funded by the Qualities of an Educated Person project.
86 University of Northern Iowa "Welcome Week '98" activities kick off Aug. 21
Public Relations News Release 1998:5, p.1
List of activities planned for Welcome Week '98.
87 Jump Start
Public Relations News Release 1998:3, p.1
Jump Start, an orientation program for new freshman minority students, will run from August 17 to August 21.
88 Helping students prepare for college life
Public Relations News Release 1997:384, p.1
Summer Orientation begins soon for nearly two thousand students.
89 University of Northern Iowa Summer Orientation Staff working throughout summer
Public Relations News Release 1997:376, p.1
Summer orientation staff will begin welcoming new students to UNI. A list of the staff and their hometowns is given.
90 University of Northern Iowa "Welcome Week '97" Activities kick off Aug. 23
Public Relations News Release 1997:2, p.1
Welcome Week full of events: Bartlett Hall picnic, dance on Maucker Union, New Student Bash with entertainment by "Playfair," International Student Reception, and comedienne Francis DiLorinzo will perform.
91 UNI hosts many camps in summer
Northern Iowan 93:61, p.1
Academic workshops, sports camps, and orientation groups visit campus each summer; photo.
92 Getting oriented with your college
Public Relations News Release 1995:473, p.1
Orientation is an important step to make incoming students comfortable with UNI.
93 University of Northern Iowa Summer Orientation Staff working throughout summer
Public Relations News Release 1995:437, p.1
Sixteen students will be welcoming freshmen and their parents to the University of Northern Iowa for Summer Orientation; list of students.
94 New freshmen and transfer students enroll for UNI fall classes during orientation
Public Relations News Release 1995:38, p.1
UNI holds orientation sessions for fall classes. New enrolled freshmen and transfer students listed.
95 University of Northern Iowa to host evening student orientation, registration
Public Relations News Release 1994:559, p.1
Orientation and registration for evening students will be held at UNI on Wednesday evening July 26.
96 Starting college the right way
Public Relations News Release 1994:552, p.1
Parents and students are encouraged to participate in summer orientation.
97 'Northern Iowa premier' summer orientation staff working throughout summer
Public Relations News Release 1994:548, p.1
Sixteen students have begun their summer's work welcoming incoming freshmen and their parents to UNI. Students listed.
98 Enrollment: the "explosion" in the Sixties
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.304
the factors which led to the extraordinary growth in enrollment in the 1960s; the effects of the growth on campus facilities and services; photo.
99 Show me the way
Northern Iowan 90:62, p.1
Prospective students tour campus; photo.
100 Summer classes and activities in full swing
Campus News Network 4:20, p.2
Activities such as sports camps, Elderhostel, Summer Scholar Program, orientation, and others are occurring on campus this summer.