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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Why Sally Rooney is the perfect author to start your reading goal Northern Iowan 118:29, p.3	01/27/2022	Abigail Saathoff discusses the BookTok craze and how Sally Rooney's book are the best way to start your new reading goal; photo.
2	Columnist Wiggins bids farewell Northern Iowan 116:26, p.3	12/09/2019	Opinion columnist Kevin Wiggins bids farewell in a column that includes advice to a younger self and those still on their college journey; photo.
3	Ottessa Moshfegh is brilliant Northern Iowan 115:49, p.3	04/15/2019	Hall recommends author Ottessa Moshfegh; photo.
4	What is it that makes the classics great? Northern Iowan 115:48, p.3	04/11/2019	In the author's opinion, "great" works of literature inspire new possibilities and remind people of their humanity, and should be a requirement of the liberal arts core curriculum; photo.
5	Too many books to choose from Northern Iowan 111:40, p.3	03/02/2015	Student Monica Clark expresses her distaste with how little time she has for free reading; photo.
6	Annual read-in brings familiar face to UNI Northern Iowan 110:41, p.4	03/03/2014	UNI hosted its eight annual African-American Read-In. Children from the Cedar Valley met the friendly Sesame Street cast members and were exposed to many different books and illustrations from African-American authors; photo.
7	Sesame Street's Elmo to visit UNI's eighth African-American Read-In Public Relations News Release 2013:185, p.1	02/20/2014	UNI will host their eighth annual African-American Read-In. Children from the Cedar Valley will be reading books and learning more about African-American culture. There will even be a guest appearance from Sesame Street's Elmo.
8	College students have no more time for reading Northern Iowan 110:37, p.3	02/17/2014	Says college students do not have time to read for pleasure. All of the things they read are assigned to them for class. When students do have the time to read, they do not have the energy.
9	Readership program flourishes in 1st year Northern Iowan 110:30, p.2	01/23/2014	The Collegiate Readership Program at UNI was created by Chris Miller and is funded by the Northern Iowa Student Government. This program allows students to keep up on current events and educate themselves through reading the paper.
10	UNI offering updated literacy program Northern Iowan 110:26, p.1	12/06/2013	UNI is now offering an updated version of the literacy assistance software, Read&Write Gold 11. This helps students with disabilities to improve both their reading and writing skills, and is a free software for UNI students; photo.
11	'About Time' is charming, relatable Northern Iowan 110:22, p.4	11/12/2013	The author found "About Time" to be a charming film filled with a message of the importance of love in life. "About Time" is about a family where all of the males I the family are capable of time travel. There is a strong message of living life fully.
12	Books still hold relevancy in today's society Northern Iowan 110:16, p.3	10/22/2013	Author insists that printed books still top tablets and e-readers. He explains that since books do not need electricity or the internet, they are more reliable. Books also may be better for the environment in the long run; photo.
13	UNI-CUE forming future leaders Public Relations News Release 2012:319, p.1	06/17/2013	Students will participate in math, reading, writing, social justice and conversational Spanish classes. In addition, students will create art projects, participate in cultural activities and go on field trips.
14	Student Health 101 readership picking up Northern Iowan 109:46, p.1	04/05/2013	The Wellness and Recreation Center began offering the Student Health 101 magazine in September of 2012. Recently, the number of students reading the magazine has increased. The magazine includes many different health related topics.
15	The dragon is not a metaphor Northern Iowan 109:44, p.5	03/29/2013	The author feels that his assigned readings and additions to his workload, he does not have enough time for leisure reading.
16	Sparknotes are killing the classics Northern Iowan 109:41, p.3	03/08/2013	Says that Sparknotes.com makes reading easier. Instead of spending hours reading a book, a student can just read the summary online. However, this is killing the classics.
17	CME to host sixth annual book club Northern Iowan 109:6, p.7	09/14/2012	A diverse group of books will be available for members. Books offer a great and simple way for people to experience a culture.
18	UNI students create books for orphanages Northern Iowan 108:52, p.1	04/20/2012	Students from Waterloo East, Cedar Falls High, Wartburg College, and UNI join to send three hundred books to Haiti and Panama. The books are written in Spanish, French, and English.
19	UNI service-learning project supports literacy needs of orphanages Public Relations News Release 2011:276, p.1	04/12/2012	Students are working on a service learning project that helps children's literacy needs in orphanages in Haiti and Panama.
20	UNI to host 44th annual Reading Recovery Conference Public Relations News Release 2011:270, p.1	04/09/2012	The Price Lab school will host the 44th annual Elementary Literacy and Reading Recovery Conference.
21	Inside the life of grad student Nick Kavanaugh Northern Iowan 108:34, p.8	02/07/2012	Kavanaugh is a graduate assistant in the Administration Office. His area is surrounded by purple and gold. As an undergrad, he studied communication. He is pursuing his interest in student affairs in graduate school; photo.
22	Iowa students demonstrate little improvement in math and reading Northern Iowan 108:22, p.1	11/11/2011	American students have improved in math and reading over the past twenty years; Iowa students have not. This is one indicator. Several factors may contribute to these results.
23	Freshmen getting younger Northern Iowan 107:46, p.	04/01/2011	Photo of college students reading to area elementary students; photo.
24	UNI hosts annual African-American Read-In Northern Iowan 107:41, p.5	03/04/2011	First graders from Price Lab and Waterloo schools packed the Maucker Union Ballroom to learn about African-American history. Over 425 students attended; photo.
25	Annual African-American Read-In to feature celebrity readers, storyteller. Public Relations News Release 2010:233, p.1	02/24/2011	The event focuses on sharing African-American books by African-American authors and illustrators.
26	Censorship is n** the answer Northern Iowan 107:34, p.12	02/08/2011	"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is being reprinted with slave being used instead of the n word. This censorship of an American classic has caused an uproar in academic circles.
27	From page-turns to plug-ins Northern Iowan 107:19, p.9	11/02/2010	Reading brings a simple happiness. Technology has entered the realm of reading. One can now use audio books as he drives down the road. Braille books, Kindle, and Noble Nook are also available. Reading is a good thing.
28	UNI's Reading Recovery program receives grant Northern Iowan 107:11, p.1	10/05/2010	The Department of Education has provided a grant of three million ninety six thousand dollars to support literacy among area first graders. The University is expected to find donors to match twenty per cent of the grant.
29	Office hours: The life of a professor Northern Iowan 107:7, p.5	09/21/2010	Melissa Beall, professor of communication studies, talks about her love of bee keeping, growing up in Nebraska, and her love of reading.
30	UNI Reading Recovery Center receives U. S. Department of Education grant Public Relations News Release 2010:63, p.1	09/21/2010	The grant awarded $3,096,000 to the Reading Recovery Center. More than 10,000 Iowa first graders who struggle to read, will receive intense literacy assistance in the next five years. The R. J. McElroy Trust supplied $150,000 towards its matching funds.
31	UNI-CUE seeks volunteers Northern Iowan 107:2, p.5	08/31/2010	Children attending UNI-CUE are looking for volunteers to help with reading, composition, social science, and math skills.
32	Richard O. Jacobson pledges $11 million to create literacy center at UNI UNI receives largest gift ever Public Relations News Release 2010:15, p.1	08/19/2010	The Richard O. Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy will focus on educating, coaching and mentoring teachers and administrators to develop effective instructional prractices based on current reading research.
33	UNI holds African-American Read-In Northern Iowan 106:39, p.1	02/26/2010	First and second grade students from Black Hawk Elementary and the Walter Cunningham School of Excellence spent a day on campus with UNI students. The read-in promoted literacy. Author and illustrator Jan Spivey Gilchrist read to the group; photo.
34	UNI Instructor says there's no replacement for a book when it comes to kids Public Relations News Release 2009:253, p.1	02/01/2010	According to Jacquelin Smith, an instructor in curriculum & instruction, children's books are an important cultural artifact, allowing children an opportunity to interact with the world and themselves.
35	UNI's Rod Library to host Cedar Valley Hunger Games Oct. 24 Public Relations News Release 2009:115, p.1	10/13/2009	The Cedar Valley Hunger Games celebrates the love of reading and the popularity of Suzanne Collins' bestselling young adult novel while providing a service opportunity and a fun overnight event.
36	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.
37	Great summer reads for kids Lazy summer days make great reading opportunities Public Relations News Release 2008:564, p.1	06/04/2009	Studies consistently show that children actually lose reading achievement during the summer months. "Encourage your children to read this summer," says Yolanda Hood, youth collection librarian and assistant professor. Tips included.
38	'Amelia Bedelia' coming to UNI as reading conference celebrates 40 years Public Relations News Release 2008:460, p.1	04/10/2009	Herman Parish, will share his adventures carrying on the misadventures of "Amelia Bedelia," the beloved children's series created by his aunt, Peggy Parish, in 1963. Herman has added 14 books to the seriew, including "Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm."
39	This week at UNI Northern Iowan 105:48, p.4	04/10/2009	Dates, times, and locations of upcoming events on campus.
40	Elementary students celebrate read-in at UNI Northern Iowan 105:37, p.1	02/20/2009	Students from Cunningham Elementary School and Price Lab School participate in National African American Read-In; photo.
41	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 105:37, p.2	02/20/2009	Scenes from the African American Read-In and the Graduate Faculty Brown Bag Lecture Series; photo.
42	Confessions of a bookaholic Northern Iowan 104:58, p.2	07/18/2008	Bookalholics read everything from newspapers, articles online, magazines, and books. May arrange books either by author and year published.
43	UNI launches Des Moines Purple Reader program Public Relations News Release 2007:552, p.1	04/04/2008	UNI is seeking volunteers for the 2008-2009 school year for UNI's "Purple Reader" program.
44	UNI Price Laboratory School hosts the 2008 Beginning Reading Conference, April 11 Public Relations News Release 2007:532, p.1	03/31/2008	Biographical profile of Rosemary Wells.
45	Elementary students celebrate African American Read-In at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:398, p.1	02/01/2008	Elementary students from Cunningham Elementary School will participate in the 2008 National African American Read-In February 4.
46	88th annual Children's Book Week celebrates "Rise Up Reading!" November 12-18 Public Relations News Release 2007:277, p.1	11/08/2007	Children's Book Week is a good opportunity to share how important it is for children to read.
47	Multicultural Education Book Club at UNI to hold first meeting Public Relations News Release 2007:183, p.1	09/28/2007	The Center for Multicultural Education Book Club will hold its first meeting October 1.
48	Summer reading sharpens skills Public Relations News Release 2007:29, p.1	06/25/2007	The more children practice reading during the summer, the more likely they will be to develop lifelong reading habits.
49	Tips for keeping your child reading during the summer Public Relations News Release 2007:29, p.1	06/25/2007	Lucille Lettow gives tips to keep children reading while school is out for the summer.
50	UNI librarian chooses fun summer reads for children Public Relations News Release 2007:29, p.1	06/25/2007	Lucille Lettow has created a list of fun summer reading material.
51	Some college lessons not part of the plan Northern Iowan 103:55, p.7	04/27/2007	Retrospective on lessons learned during the past year of college.
52	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/09/2007	The 39th Annual Beginning Reading Conference will be taking place Friday, April 13.
53	Athletes read at local elementary Northern Iowan 103:27, p.18	12/05/2006	"Just Read" is a program developed by the Missouri Valley Conference to get student athletes into classrooms to read to elementary students; photo.
54	Children's books make good gifts year-round, not just at holidays Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/23/2005	Lucille Lettow gives suggestions for books that both children and adults will like.
55	Children's fantasy books not anti-Christian Northern Iowan 102:17, p.7	10/25/2005	Hopes Christians see the positive aspects of mythical and imaginative writing.
56	Beginning Reading conference held Northern Iowan 101:51, p.2	04/15/2005	A conference on reading will be held today.
57	Continuing Education literature workshop Northern Iowan 101:31, p.2	01/25/2005	Two continuing education workshops for educators to assist in teaching reading are available in January and February.
58	Read anything good lately? Northern Iowan 100:57, p.5	06/18/2004	Addresses concerns about declining newspaper readership rates.
59	Books make wonderful gifts for children of all ages Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	12/08/2003	Books suggested for different age groups.
60	Family Literacy Day, UNI project with Waterloo Public Library, promotes reading, library use Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/10/2003	Families of diverse languages encouraged to sign up for library cards and associate with others in the community at the Waterloo library.
61	UNI helps local youth 'Just Read!' Northern Iowan 100:16, p.9	10/24/2003	Women's basketball players went to area schools to promote reading.
62	The joy of reading Public Relations News Release 2002:528, p.1	05/12/2003	Lucille Lettow will remark on the joy of reading.
63	What's up Northern Iowan 99:48, p.3	04/08/2003	Meetings and activities planned.
64	UNI to host 35th annual Beginning Reading Conference Public Relations News Release 2002:439, p.1	04/04/2003	Patricia MacLachlan will speak as a part of the Beginning Reading Conference to be held in Schindler Education Center.
65	Books make great gifts Public Relations News Release 2002:229, p.1	12/02/2002	Good books for children and adolescents will be discussed.
66	Read for a brighter future Public Relations News Release 2002:218, p.1	11/25/2002	Effect of reading on a child's life will be explored.
67	Start reading before birth Public Relations News Release 2002:65, p.1	09/09/2002	Rebecca Edmiaston will speak on the importance of reading to children in their early years.
68	Develop concentration and listening skills by reading: EducatioNet Public Relations News Release 2001:491, p.1	05/01/2002	Tips for encouraging reading in young children.
69	UNI to host Beginning Reading Conference 2002 Friday, April 12 Public Relations News Release 2001:415, p.1	04/04/2002	Denise Fleming will speak to the approximately 600 people who are expected to attend the Beginning Reading Conference.
70	UNI instructor urges parents to consider Harry Potter's good traits Public Relations News Release 2001:211, p.1	11/20/2001	Gina Burkart states that the Harry Potter books present opportunities for readers to think about religion and everyday issues such as peer pressure.
71	The Harry Potter movie vs. Harry Potter books Public Relations News Release 2001:207, p.1	11/19/2001	Lucille Lettow will discuss the new Harry Potter movie and how it will affect the book series.
72	Summer reading Public Relations News Release 2000:467, p.1	06/18/2001	Lucille Lettow gives tips on how parents can help their children grow in their reading ability during the summer break.
73	Acclaimed author comes to UNI Public Relations News Release 2000:371, p.1	04/23/2001	Lois Ehlert, who spoke at the 33rd annual Beginning Reading Conference will share her views on children's books.
74	UNI students to present at Iowa Reading Association conference Public Relations News Release 2000:351, p.1	04/04/2001	Five UNI students will present papers at the Des Moines Conference Center as a part of "The Reading Challenge."
75	School Librarian Day Public Relations News Release 2000:338, p.1	04/02/2001	Lucille Lettow will discuss children's books and the importance of reading.
76	Rap and reading Public Relations News Release 2000:195, p.3	01/08/2001	Rap music is being used to help children learn to read.
77	Excitement over reading the new Harry Potter book has had a lasting effect Public Relations News Release 2000:192, p.1	01/01/2001	Lucille Lettow discusses the impact the Harry Potter books have had on children's reading
78	Develop concentration and listening skills by reading Public Relations News Release 2000:285, p.1	11/01/2000	Lucille Lettow talks about young children's reading skills; believes they are becoming passive due to television viewing.
79	What's hot right now in children's books? Public Relations News Release 2000:20, p.1	07/31/2000	Suggestions are given for books for children to read.
80	National Children's Book Week Public Relations News Release 1999:127, p.1	11/15/1999	Lucille Lettow will discuss when parents should begin reading to their children and the importance of it.
81	Keeping reading fun for kids of all ages Public Relations News Release 1998:333, p.1	04/15/1999	The week of April 19 is National Reading is Fun week; Lucille Lettow offers some tips to get kids interested in reading.
82	Using rap to teach reading Public Relations News Release 1998:146, p.1	11/12/1998	UNI professor of curriculum and instruction Gloria Kirkland-Holmes discusses using rap music to teach reading to young children.
83	Encouraging your children to read will help them grow Public Relations News Release 1998:31, p.1	09/10/1998	Lucille Lettow, Youth Collection Librarian, discusses the impact of reading on young children's lives.
84	Read it or lose it: summer reading is important for children Public Relations News Release 1997:375, p.1	06/11/1998	Children should continue to read over the summer, or they will lose some of their skills developed during the school year.
85	UNI takes reading challenge Northern Iowan 94:48, p.9	04/07/1998	UNI elementary education majors with work study awards help children with their reading as part of President Clinton's America Reads Program.
86	National testing in reading has been in place for nearly two decades Public Relations News Release 1997:99, p.1	11/06/1997	Professor Dale Johnson reports that money used to increase literacy testing of students should be used to purchase more reading material or to lessen the student-teacher ratio.
87	What's Up Northern Iowan 94:7, p.4	09/23/1997	Schedule of activities and meetings.
88	Motivating kids to read during the summer Public Relations News Release 1996:471, p.1	07/15/1997	UNI Rod Library will hold programs during the summer to encourage summer reading for kids.
89	Is technology hurting students' ability to read Public Relations News Release 1996:458, p.1	07/02/1997	Professor Johnson talks about the impact of the internet on children's reading.
90	Encourage kids to curl up with a good book this summer Public Relations News Release 1996:454, p.1	06/20/1997	Librarian Lettow encourages children to read over the summer.
91	Phonics is more than letter sounds Public Relations News Release 1996:245, p.1	02/24/1997	Dr. Deborah Tidwell states that phonics is a part of language
92	Involving whole family in children's literacy positive in their development Public Relations News Release 1996:218, p.1	01/20/1997	Ways that teen parents can stimulate their children's intellectual growth through reading and writing are one focus of a family literacy project that Charline Barnes has been coordinating within an alternative education program in the Waterloo Schools.
93	Giving children's books as holiday gifts Public Relations News Release 1996:182, p.1	12/02/1996	Lucille Lettow discusses and describes new books that will be popular gifts for the holiday season.
94	Youth Collection librarian offers holiday gift suggestions Public Relations News Release 1996:184, p.1	12/02/1996	Lucille Lettow suggests some popular books to give as gifts.
95	Julia Sparrow Scholarships awarded to two University of Northern Iowa students for excellence in reading Public Relations News Release 1996:103, p.1	10/09/1996	Nicole Anderegg and Jana Karhoff were the recipients of the 1996 Julia Sparrow Scholarship Awards.
96	University of Northern Iowa announces Fall Reading Series readers Public Relations News Release 1996:87, p.1	10/04/1996	Biographical profiles of G. W. Clift, Marian Pierce, and Kathy Stall.
97	Music can teach children to communicate Public Relations News Release 1996:21, p.1	09/16/1996	Gary Dulabaum has helped kids to read and communicate using music and singing.
98	Reading Stephen King books better than taking laxatives Northern Iowan 92:32, p.5	02/02/1996	Enjoys reading in bathroom.
99	Hitting the books Public Relations News Release 1994:504, p.1	06/12/1995	Lucille Lettow suggests parents and children read together this summer.
100	Don't overlook mathematics books in choosing summer reading for K-6 children Public Relations News Release 1992:626, p.1	05/24/1993	Diane Thiessen suggests that parents include math for summer reading by their children.