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1 UNI School of Music to present world premiere opera: "The Beehive"
Northern Iowan 119:45, p.4
The UNI School of Music is performing "The Beehive" an opera written by Jorge Sosa and Melisa Tien on March 30th and 31st in Bengtson Auditorium in Russell Hall. Peyton Guthrie writes more details of the opera; photo.
2 Uniting the community with song
Northern Iowan 119:29, p.1
UNI's Community Music School (CMS) meets in Russell Hall and welcomes anyone from UNI students to Cedar Valley residence to participate in their choirs, bands or private lessons (Camp Musicmania). This community gives UNI music students opportunities to teach and gain connections for their future careers. Bailey Klinkhammer interviews Heather Hamilton; photo.
3 A dazzling dance with Orchesis' fall show
Northern Iowan 119:17, p.1
Orchesis Dance Company performed their annual fall show in Bengtson Auditorium at Russell Hall last Saturday. Mallory Schmitz speaks with a few of the dancers and gives details about the performances; photo.
4 Best places to cry on campus
Northern Iowan 119:1, p.7
Olivia Brunsting lists some of the best places to cry on campus including Botanical Center, Rod Library, and music practice rooms.
5 Jazz comes to life at UNI
Northern Iowan 118:36, p.1
UNI hosted the 67th annual Tallcorn Jazz Festival February 17-18 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) and Bengston Auditorium in Russell Hall. Performances included 38 Iowa high school bands, the UNI jazz bands, and guest performer Melissa Aldana. Mike Conrad, assistant professor of jazz studies and music education, discusses the history of the festival and its importance; photo.
6 Preview: Love a Donor Week
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.4
UNI's eighth annual Love a Donor Week is February 10-14 and includes multiple opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to write thank-you notes to university donors at various locations across campus; photo.
7 A very happy jazz performance
Northern Iowan 116:30, p.4
Christopher's Very Happy Band (CVH.B) preformed in Russell Hall's Bengtson Auditorium on January 24. The concert featured jazz compositions from their second album. CVH.B's band members include UNI faculty members Christopher Merz and Mike Conrad, as well as guest artists Drew Morton and Dave Tiede. UNI senior education major Dakota Anderson and UNI percussion instructor Matthew Andreini also performed; photos.
8 No 'frets' for UNI Ukulele Club
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.5
The UNI Ukulele Club welcomes students with or without a musical background to learn to play the instrument. It was founded in 2018 and is advised Kevin Droe, associate professor of music. The club meets on Wednesdays and has played formal concerts; photo.
9 Panther Portrait: Orchesis & IDT Show
Northern Iowan 116:16, p.5
The UNI Dance Program kicked off Family Weekend festivities with its annual fall showcase. The sister dance companies Orchesis and International Dance Theatre (IDT) performed in the Bengtson Auditorium at Russell Hall. The showcase held performances ranging from tap dancing to hip-hop to traditional Russian folk dance. Many of the performances were choreographed by the students themselves.
10 Concert features student compositions
Northern Iowan 115:37, p.2
The School of Music Jazz Combos Concert on February 19 in Bengston Auditorium featured the combos Combo 1, The Enablers, Uncharted, and Night Mayor. Student composers included Andrew Wiele and Isaac Schwartz. Coaches included Michael Conrad, Robert Dunn, Isaac Schwartz, and Christopher Merz.
11 Orchesis & IDT perform at fall show
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.1
IDT Dance Company and Orchesis Dance Company presented their fall recital on October 21 in Russell Hall; photos.
12 Jazz Band One celebrates new hall of famer
Northern Iowan 114:48, p.5
Jeffery Tower is inducted in the Jazz Hall of Fame in Bengston Auditorium in Lang Hall. He is being recognized as a trombonist, music educator, and arts advocate.
13 Orchesis and IDT fall show
Northern Iowan 114:17, p.5
Orchesis and International Dance Theatre (IDT) hosted their annual fall show. There is an overview of the show; photo.
14 UNI School of Music to present 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'
Public Relations News Release 2015:160, p.1
The performances will be held on February 6th and 7th in Russell Hall on the UNI campus. These performances will feature the UNI Opera Ensemble and will also feature the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra.
15 False Alarm
Northern Iowan 111:22, p.2
Russell Hall was evacuated due to a pulled fire alarm, the alarmed turned out to be false and had been pulled by accident.
16 UNI School of Music to present Opera Sneak Preview: 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'
Public Relations News Release 2014:115, p.1
UNI School of Music will present a sneak preview of the upcoming Opera Gala performance of "The Merry Wives of Windor." The performance is November 21, in Bengston Auditorium in Russell Hall. Admission to the performance is free.
17 Fun activities planned for UNI's Family Weekend
Public Relations News Release 2014:84, p.1
UNI will host events and activities for students, parents, and family members of all ages during Family Weekend, October 17 through October 19. Multiple activities are taking place over the span of the weekend.
18 UNI Suzuki School announces beginning classes and parent orientation
Public Relations News Release 2014:4, p.1
UNI Suzuki School invites parents and beginning music students to learn more about the Suzuki School program this August. The cost of classes is $102 and registration is due by August 1. Students will join the sessions starting August 21.
19 UNI to host inclusion and communication conference
Public Relations News Release 2013:268, p.1
UNI will host the 2014 Midwest Summer Institute: Inclusion and Communication for All on June 23, and June 24, in Russell Hall.
20 UNI Dept. of Art and Dept. of Music to present the work of Tim Lowly and Karima Walker
Public Relations News Release 2013:116, p.1
UNI will present an artist lecture and musical performance by Tim Lowly and Karima Walker. Tim Lowly will speak about his paintings. Following the lecture, Loly and Karima Walker will present a musical performance.
21 UNI's dance troupes to host fall performance
Public Relations News Release 2013:83, p.1
Orchesis and the International Dance theatre will present their annual fall dance concert. The companies will perform a variety of dance styles. The event is free and open to the public.
22 UNI Suzuki School will hold August orientation and pre-instrument sessions
Public Relations News Release 2013:5, p.1
UNI's Suzuki School will be welcoming parents and new students to learn more about the program. Young students can learn more about string instruments and music.
23 UNI to host international conference on violence and religion
Public Relations News Release 2013:3, p.1
UNI will host this year's Colloquium on Violence and Religion. This years conference will focus on the impact of industrial agriculture on the ecosystem. Whitney Bauman and Mark Wallace will both speak on how religion has impacted the natural world.
24 I Spy at UNI
Northern Iowan 109:37, p.2
Mystery photo of the week awaiting identification. No one was able to identify last weeks photo. It was an instrument in Russell Hall; photo.
25 I spy at UNI
Northern Iowan 109:29, p.2
Mystery photo looks for identification. No one was able to identify the previous photo. The picture was an instrument in a display case in the Russell Hall lobby.
26 UNI Suzuki School fall registration announced
Public Relations News Release 2012:28, p.1
Interested students and family are asked to stop in Russell Hall. Registration forms will be available. Teachers and staff will be available. Student demonstrations will be performed.
27 Celebrating 50 years of excellence in music education at Russell Hall
Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.20
2012 is the fiftieth anniversary of Russell Hall; recently underwent a major renovation program; photo.
28 UNI School of Music celebrates 50 years at Russell Hall
Public Relations News Release 2011:305, p.1
Russell Hall is still called "the music building", as it was called back in the 1960s. The first concert was held in the building in May of 1962.
29 UNI Children's Choir to perform spring concert
Public Relations News Release 2011:296, p.1
Bengston Auditorium in Russell Hall will host the Chidren's Choir. The event is free and open to the public.
30 I Spy at UNI
Northern Iowan 108:51, p.3
Where is this located on campus? The previous photo was not identified, but was of Russell Hall; photo.
31 The tuba is strong with this one
Northern Iowan 108:51, p.6
UNITuba ensemble performed "Tuba Wars: A Parody with Music" in Davis Hall. A take off on "Star Wars"; the performance was well received; photo.
32 An alumnus' thoughts on UNI budget cuts
Northern Iowan 108:41, p.4
The thought that his university would have to cut costs brought a harsh reality to Jonathan Hinton. Many statistics are shared, including the doubling of tuition between 1997 and 2007 to make up for lack of funding from Des Moines.
33 New building hours create conflict for music majors
Northern Iowan 108:18, p.1
Practice time for music majors must be adjusted due to the closure of buildings at 2:00AM. Student and building safety were cited as the reason for the changes. Buildings are open and monitored for 116 hours per week.
34 School of Music's new hours create controversy
Northern Iowan 108:12, p.1
New building hours have been put into effect with students trained and hired by the Department of Public Safety monitoring each building. Other alternatives are being investigated; photo.
35 I Spy at UNI
Northern Iowan 107:52, p.1
Faculty, staff, and students challenged to identify to location of the mystery photo. The photo in the previous issue was located in Russell Hall; photo.
36 New artwork to be unveiled at Russell Hall concert.
Public Relations News Release 2010:295, p.1
World-renowned artist Dale Chihuly designed the piece, entitled "Zephyr Blue Persian Set with Tangerine Lip Wraps." The piece is located in the William and Charlotte Hinson Lobby of Russell Hall.
37 UNI, high school students celebrate Tallcorn Jazz Festival
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.5
Over one thousand jazz musicians packed Russell Hall during the festival. This was the fifty-sixth annual event.
38 UNI announces free jazz concerts on Mondays
Public Relations News Release 2010:61, p.1
The "Four-Letter Word: Jazz" series, organized by Michael Conrad, a music education jazz and composition theory major from Cedar Falls, features various musicians from the School of Music. Anyone who wishes to perform can sign up in Russell Hall.
39 UNI dance troupes to perform
Public Relations News Release 2010:66, p.1
Orchesis will perform a variety of contemporary pieces, ranging from jazz to modern styles. The International Dance Theatre will perform traditional styles like clogging, ballroom, and Scottish dancing.
40 Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra seeking members
Public Relations News Release 2010:36, p.1
This orchestra is for string students in grades 6 through 8 and meets regularly from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays for rehearsals. Students must have the recommendation of their school orchestra or private lesson instructor. Tom Schilke is the music director.
41 U. S. Army Blues to perform at UNI, September 15, in Bengtson Auditorium in Russell Hall
Public Relations News Release 2010:32, p.1
After beginning informally in 1970, The Army Blues became an official part of the United States Army Band "pershing's Own" in 1972. Over the years it has evolved evolved into the premier jazz band of the U. S. Army.
42 Register now for UNI workshop on managing your boss; Enrolment deadline is March 30
Public Relations News Release 2009:345, p.1
Workshop articipants will practice managing expectations and priorities to improve their working relationship with their boss and advance their performance. Jim Hogan, human resources consultant, will facilitate the workshop.
43 UNI School of Music presents 'Riders to the Sea' and 'Prima Donna'
Public Relations News Release 2009:329, p.1
The Opera and the Symphony Orchestra will perform "Riders to the Sea," a short one-act opera by Ralph Vaughan Williams, based on the play by Irish playwright John Millington Synge. They will also perform the one-act opera, "Prima Donna."
44 University of Northern Iowa Bass Studio holds winter concert
Northern Iowan 106:35, p.1
Russell Hall hosted the Winter Bass Concert; photo.
45 UNI Suzuki School announces winter and spring class schedule
Public Relations News Release 2009:199, p.1
The class will start in January for students ages 4 to 7 who are interested in violin lessons. Limited lesson times are available for older students and adults in violin and viola.
46 UNI School of Music welcomes guest artist Richard Sherman for performance and master class
Public Relations News Release 2009:113, p.1
Sherman, professor of flute at the Michigan State University College of Music, is active as a soloist, orchestral musician and recitalist. He is principal flute with the Chautauqua (New York Symphony Orchestra and the Lansing Symphony Orchestra.
47 Pauline Barrett establishes $1.5 million endowed scholarship fund for UNI students
Public Relations News Release 2009:93, p.1
Barrett, a well-known Waterloo philanthropist, is continuing her generosity to the college and her gift has established the Pauline R. Barrett Endowed Scholarship Fund to support students from the Cedar Valley who attend the College.
48 UNI School of Music welcomes guest lecturere as part of 'Musically Speaking' lecture series, Oct. 8
Public Relations News Release 2009:87, p.1
"Fields of Opportunity: The Musical Performance of 'Trans-local' Identities among the Bosnian Refugee Community of Waterloo, Iowa," is the title of the lecture to be given by guest lecturer Ryan Haynes at the School of Music.
49 UNI Dance Companies to Present Family Weekend Concerts
Public Relations News Release 2009:85, p.1
Orchesis is one of the oldest student groups on the campus, having been organized during the 1926-1927 academic year. International Dance Theatre is the performing group of the Folk and Ballroom Dancers, which was founded in 1957. Students listed.
50 UNI School of Music welcomes guest artists The Verdehr Trio for performance and master classes
Public Relations News Release 2009:73, p.1
The Verdehr Trio will be presenting master classes for clarinet, violin, and piano. The Trio has concentrated on molding and defining the personality of the violin-clarinet-piano trio for more than 30 years.
51 UNI Foundation; making an impact for 50 years
Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.8
Brief history of the Foundation, which was established in 1959, with $14,000 in assets from the Alumni Association and the Seerley Foundation; raised $18 million last year; a look at some of the work that it funds; photo.
52 UNI's Suzuki School now accepting applications
Public Relations News Release 2008:618, p.1
The school offers Suzuki method music instruction with teachers for students of all ages including adult students and all levels in violin, viola, cello, harp and flute. The Suzuki guitar will also be added to the curriculum this fall.
53 UNI to host 'Passion Flute II' seminar, July 15 - 19
Public Relations News Release 2008:518, p.1
"Passion Flute II: Foundations for Creative Performing," an instructional seminar for flutists, designed to enhance individual skills through innovative workshops and master classes, will be held in the newly renovated Russell Hall.
54 Events analyze 2008 raid in Postville
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.1
The U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on the slaughterhouse and meatpacking plant in Postville will be the focus of a conference and teaching event, include panel discussions, presentations, and the showing of a documentary; photo.
55 UNI to host Postville Conference/Teach-in
Public Relations News Release 2008:487, p.1
Luis Argueta, a Gautemalan film director, will screen segments of his documentary "AbUSed" The Post ville Raid. There will be a showing of the play "Historia de nuestra vidas," detailing accounts of immigration, imprisonment and the Postville raid.
56 UNI's Holocaust and Genocide Education Program hosts new lecture series and Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony
Public Relations News Release 2008:474, p.1
"The Holocaust and Contemporary Ethics: Legal, Religious, Political and Medical Ethical Implications of the Holocaust," will be the topic for the inaugural address for the Norman Cohn Family Holocaust Remembrance and Education Lecture Series.
57 This week at the University of Northern Iowa
Northern Iowan 105:49, p.4
Dates, times, and places of events for the week on the UNI campus.
58 UNI School of Music welcomes guest artist Matt Bengtson to perform with faculty artist Sean Botkin
Public Relations News Release 2008:469, p.1
Bengtson, earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard and his M. M. and D. M. A. degrees in piano performance at the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Botkin is a world-renowned performer and educator; received his Master of Music degree from Juilliard.
59 UNI School of Music Jazz Panthers plan spring concert featuring trumpeter Bobby Shew
Public Relations News Release 2008:452, p.1
Shew, an acclaimed jazz trumpeter, a Grammy-award winning trumpeter and seasoned educators, tours internationally and continues recording on several labels. Students listed.
60 UNI School of Music to induct second member into Jazz Hall of Fame during Jazz Panthers concert
Public Relations News Release 2008:449, p.1
Noted jazz educator Richard Francis will be recognized at a concert. Francis, who took graduate classes at the College, majored in music education at the University of Kansas and later received both his bachelor's and master's degrees at Northeastern MO.
61 UNI School of Music Jazz Panthers plan spring concert featuring trumpeter Bobby Shew
Public Relations News Release 2008:434, p.1
Shew, a Grammy-award winning trumpeter and seasoned educator, spent time early in his career playing with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. The premiere of a specially commissioned piece written by Eric Schmitz for the Jazz Panthers will also be featured.
62 UNI School of Music to induct first member into Jazz Hall of Fame during April 3 concert
Public Relations News Release 2008:418, p.1
Jim Coffin, one of the founding fathers of the jazz program will be inducted during the Jazz Band One concert. In 2001, Coffin wrote, edited and helped to produce, "It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't got that Swing): The First 50 Years of Jazz @ UNI."
63 UNI to host concert as part of Iowa Days of Percussion festival
Public Relations News Release 2008:411, p.1
The concert will host John Riley and UNI School of Music Jazz Band One as part of the Iowa Days of Percussion festival in Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall.
64 UNI School of Music hosts second lecture in Musically Speaking series
Public Relations News Release 2008:346, p.1
"Patsy Cline and the 'Grain of the Voice," will be the topic of discussion in a new series of lectures on musicology, music theory and ethnomusicology. Melinda Boyd, assistant professor of music history and series coordinator, will host the talk.
65 UNI's Jazz Band One recognized for outstanding performance
Northern Iowan 105:23, p.11
Student skills in Jazz Band One are exceptional. Since 1992, sixteen CDs have been released with two of them rated five stars by Downbeat Magazine. Jazz Band One has been invited to appear at jazz festivals all over the United States; photo.
66 UNI School of Music to host guest lecturer Eric Saylor as part of Musically Speaking lecture series
Public Relations News Release 2008:215, p.1
Saylor will present the lecture, "It's Not Lambkins Frisking at all: English Pastoral Music and the Great War." Saylor is assistant professor of music history at Drake University since 2003.
67 UNI School of Music returns home to Russell Hall
Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.22
$10 million renovation and addition project is complete; photo.
68 Newly remodeled Russell Hall has rededication ceremony
Northern Iowan 105:9, p.3
The School of Music celebrated the reopening of Russell Hall. A large crowd of faculty, staff, students, and alumni packed the auditorium; photo.
69 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 105:9, p.18
Campus scenes including, the rededication of Russell Hall, the softball team, and the visit of Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore; photo.
70 Concert to support School of Music
Northern Iowan 105:8, p.1
Annual School of Music scholarship benefit concert will correspond with the rededication of the newly renovated Russell Hall. Many alumni are planning to return.
71 Media tour, photo opportunity of UNI's renovated Russell Hall
Public Relations News Release 2008:86, p.1
The media are invited to tour Russell Hall, which has undergone a $10 million renovation and expansion, on Monday, Sept. 22, with John Vallentine, director of the UNI School of Music.
72 UNI School of Music hosts Carnaval I and II
Scholarship benefit concert and alumni & friends concert

Public Relations News Release 2008:84, p.1
In celebration of the rededication of the newly renovated Russell Hall on campus, the School of Music is hosting a weekend dedicated to musical performance.
73 UNI School of Music rededicates newly renovated Russell Hall, Sept. 26
Public Relations News Release 2008:85, p.1
Music is the theme of the weekend as the School of Music rededicates Russell Hall, the newly renovated music hall. The building is named in honor of Myron Russell, former professor for 44 years, and head of the former Department of Music for 21 years.
74 Baker Hall deals with mold
Northern Iowan 104:33, p.1
Advanced Environmental testing firm found thirty-six offices in Baker Hall that contained higher allergen levels than outside air. Their inspection followed discovery of mold in August of 2007; photo.
75 UNI Suzuki School to celebrate 30th anniversary at May 21 concert
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Concert is at 3:00 PM in the Great Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
76 Board of Regents to meet May 3 and 4
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Regents will meet at UNI; list of topic discussions including mandatory fees, parking fees, and budget issues.
77 Jazz Band One to perform tonight
Northern Iowan 102:49, p.14
About half of the band is comprised of seniors; brief look at history of band; students offer their view of participating in Jazz Band; photo.
78 Russell Hall renovation fund exceeds goal
Northern Iowan 102:37, p.6
Surpass $2 million goal; state will contribute $7.8 million; will include upgrades and new work; may begin in February 2007 and be complete by August 2008.
79 This week at UNI
Northern Iowan 102:36, p.6
Calendar of upcoming events at UNI.
80 UNI's Russell Hall renovation fund exceeds goal
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI's School of Music alumni and friends donate generously and exceed goal of two million dollars.
81 $112 million raised for UNI
Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.18
Survey of results of the Students First Capital Campaign; photo.
82 Delivering on the promise: the next step
Northern Iowa Today 89:1, p.36
Vice President William Calhoun considers the achievements of the Students First Capital Campaign; looks the UNI's future; photo.
83 Students First campaign update; $100 million goal reached
Northern Iowa Today 89:1, p.21
Brief history of capital campaign; achievements of the campaign; McLeod Center Wall of Champions campaign underway; photo.
84 Russell Hall looks to renovate
Northern Iowan 101:6, p.1
Russell Hall to be next in line for expansion and renovation; photo.
85 Russell Hall grassroots campaign begins with alumni challenge grant
Northern Iowa Today 88:2, p.21
General Assembly approves sale of $7.8 million in bonds for Russell Hall renovation; need to raise $2 in private donations; photo.
86 HPC receives major $500,000 grant
Northern Iowan 100:55, p.5
R. J. McElroy Trust pledges $500,000 toward construction of Human Performance Center.
87 Omnibus Bill proposes level funding, renovation bonds
Northern Iowan 100:47, p.1
Description of the Republican state legislative plan for the 2005 budget.
88 Five-year plan has construction in the works
Northern Iowan 99:35, p.1
Eight buildings may be renovated and McLeodUSA Center will be constructed before 2007; photo.
89 Gifts to UNI benefit Russell Hall
Campus News Network 12:6, p.1
Charlotte and William Hinson Family, and Bruce Bengston, donate $250,000 each; photo.
90 Gifts to UNI benefit Russell Hall
Public Relations News Release 2001:192, p.1
The Charlotte and William Hinson family and Bruce Bengtson have each given $250,000 towards the renovation of Russell Hall.
91 Carver gift to UNI campaign will purchase much-needed science equipment
Public Relations News Release 2000:85, p.1
Renovations are planned for the McCollum Science Hall to serve the growing number of Biology and Chemistry majors.
92 Blast from the Past
Northern Iowan 95:58, p.8
Headlines from the third week of summer school in 1960, 1978, and 1990.
93 Getting "wired" at UNI
Campus News Network 8:6, p.1
Information Technology Services office has been upgrading and improving wiring in campus buildings.
94 University of Northern Iowa welcomes visiting Swedish dancers and musicians of Philochoros, June 19-22
Public Relations News Release 1995:426, p.1
Twenty-nine members of Philochoros, the Swedish Folk Dance and Music Society will visit the Cedar Falls and Waterloo area from June 19-23. In addition to performing, they will be offering workshops on Swedish folk dance and music.
95 Pardon our progress
Campus News Network 6:18, p.4
Report on construction projects underway on campus, including razing of two university-owned houses.
96 University of Northern Iowa to celebrate its 120th anniversary with variety of activities April 20-27
Public Relations News Release 1995:324, p.1
Activities are announced for the celebration of the 120th anniversary of UNI.
97 Music and motorcycles
Public Relations News Release 1995:249, p.1
Suzuki method of violin learning is discussed.
98 The University of Northern Iowa prepares for "Family Fest" weekend November 10-12
Public Relations News Release 1995:110, p.1
Activities and schedule for "Family Fest" weekend are announced.
99 Site approved for University of Northern Iowa's Music Classroom/Performing Arts Center
Public Relations News Release 1995:48, p.1
New School of Music/Performing Arts Center will be located just north of University Avenue.
100 Construction season continues
Campus News Network 5:22, p.3
Updated list of construction projects and the status of each.