School of Health--Physical Education--and Leisure Services

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1 School of Music performs 'Dances'
Northern Iowan 114:31, p.5
UNI Faculty and the School of Music presented a recital of the piece 'Dances;' photos.
2 Linda Caldwell to present McElroy Scholar lecture
Public Relations News Release 2014:203, p.1
UNI School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services will host the 2015 R.J. McElroy Scholar lecturer, April 2, at the Wellness Recreation Center, Room 252.
3 UNI to recognize former graduates in Hall of Excellence ceremony
Public Relations News Release 2014:92, p.1
Six graduates from the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services at UNI will be inducted into the school's Elinor A. Crawford and William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence, November 1, in the UNI Commons. The cost of the ceremony is $20.
4 New course offered as alternative to Personal Wellness
Northern Iowan 110:20, p.1
UNI is now offering an alternative to the Personal Wellness class. Students are now given the option to take, Dimensions of Well-Being, including both lecture and lab portions. Some students feel that including a lab will enhance their education.
5 University of Northern Iowa to induct students into Teacher Education Program
Public Relations News Release 2013:103, p.1
UNI will host the bi-annual Teacher Education Induction Convocation. Three hundred and sixty-eight students have satisfied requirements for admission to the UNI Teacher Education Program. This is the 46th group inducted since 1991.
6 UNI Hall of Excellence to host speaker and ceremony
Public Relations News Release 2013:86, p.1
UNI will be hosting Anita DeFrantz, member of the International Olympic Committee, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Hall of Excellence. This year four people will be inducted into the Hall of Excellence.
7 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.
8 UNI to host Taiwan delegation for International Power-Lift, Strength and Sport Summit
Public Relations News Release 2012:2, p.1
Fourteen coaches, educators, and former Olympic athletes from Taiwan will study, research, and disseminate information in the field of strength and conditioning. The group will observe training of the football, volleyball, and wrestling teams.
9 UNI to offer online Master of Arts in Physical Education
Public Relations News Release 2011:125, p.1
A Mater's of Art in Physical Education will be offered by UNI online and takes fives consecutive semesters to complete.
10 Kindergym tumbles back to UNI
Northern Iowan 108:3, p.3
Students studying early childhood education; including physical education will be helping/observing during Kindergym. This program is for children ages 2-5 and is held on Saturday mornings from 9:00-9:50 for six consecutive weekends.
11 HPELS to induct alumni into Hall of Excellence
Northern Iowan 107:22, p.1
Shellie Pfohl and eight other alumni will join members of the Elinor A. Crawford & William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence. Criteria for induction included; photo.
12 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.
13 UNI professor addresses children's disconnect with nature and the outdoors; LYHS classes prepare students to address changes in outdoor youth leisure
Public Relations News Release 2009:461, p.1
The way children interact with nature and the outdoors has changed over the years. Outdoor recreation classes are helping students prepare to combat this change in youth leisure behavior. Kathy Scholl refers to journalist Richard Louv's research.
14 UNI International Dance Theatre to perform April 24 and 25
Public Relations News Release 2009:398, p.1
The spring concert will take place in Davis Hall in Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. This year's show will feature dances spanning America's history, including dances of early settlers, the Charleston era, Broadway musicals, swing and big band.
15 UNI American Humanics (AH) program organizes health fair for local high school students
Public Relations News Release 2009:349, p.1
The AH program donates 500 hours of service annually to a local nonprofit agency. This year the Black Hawk County Health Department was chosen to help educate students about making healthy decisions and living a healthy lifestyle.
16 UNI announces inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients
Public Relations News Release 2009:233, p.1
Ten individuals were recently honored for their efforts to enhance diversity during the second-annual town hall meeting on diversity.These students, faculty and staff received the inaugural UNI Diversity Matters Award. Recipients listed.
17 UNI faculty, staff receive 2009 Regents Excellence Awards
Public Relations News Release 2009:125, p.1
Nine faculty and staff members received 2009 Faculty or Staff Excellence Awards, given by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. The recipients were honored at Convocation in September. Recipients and nominators are listed.
18 Local students travel the globe with UNI's Camp Adventure
Public Relations News Release 2009:118, p.1
This summer more than 700 students participated in a program that offers an opportunity to travel around the world while providing summer recreation programs for dependent youth at U. S. military installations, and U. S. Embassies. Students listed.
19 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.
20 UNI to host talk on energy sustainability and efficiency
Public Relations News Release 2008:351, p.1
Speakers Dennis Munroe, director of physical education and recreation; Greg Haider, facilities supervisor and Rachel auerbach, ecological design center student president, will speak on "Green Building Upgrades: Lessons from the University of Oregon."
21 Just for Kicks hosts indoor soccer league for all ages
Public Relations News Release 2008:289, p.1
The "Just for Kicks" sixth annual Panther Pride Indoor Soccer League is a program to train youth soccer coaches and advanced players, launched by the Leisure, Youth and Human Services Division.
22 University of Northern Iowa's Camp Adventure sends 62 California State University, Chico students around the globe
Public Relations News Release 2008:277, p.1
Camp Adventure offers a variety of high quality/high impact youth programs, including day, sports, resident, spirit, art, dance, computer and adventure challenge camps, aquatic services and teen programs. Students listed
23 University of Northern Iowa's Camp Adventure sends 11 Florida State students around the globe
Public Relations News Release 2008:259, p.1
Students had the opportunity to participate in a dynamic program to travel around the world providing summer recreation programs for dependent youth at U. S. military installations, U. S. embassies, and international schools. Students listed.
24 University of Northern Iowa's Camp Adventure sends 71 University of Iowa students around the globe
Public Relations News Release 2008:252, p.1
Seventy-one University students, were among more than 800 staff members, who had the opportunity to participate in a dynamic program to travel around the world providing summer recreation programs for dependent youth at military bases. Students listed.
25 University of Northern Iowa's Camp Adventure sends more than 110 UNI students around the globe
Public Relations News Release 2008:233, p.1
Camp Adventure offers a variety of high quality/high impact youth programs, including day, sports, resident, spirit, art, dance, computer and adventure challenge camps, aquatic services and teen programs. List of students.
26 UNI honors 13 with induction into School of HPELS' Hall of Excellence
Public Relations News Release 2008:112, p.1
Thirteen graduates from the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services were inducted into the school's Elinor A. Crawford & William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence earlier this month.
27 Construction of new pond underway
Northern Iowan 105:5, p.6
Wetland Demonstration Park under construction north of the Dome parking lot; expected to provide both instructional and recreational opportunities.
28 Operation Falcon Pride a success, ready for second session
Public Relations News Release 2007:750, p.1
Twelve students acted as counselors and conducted the program that included clinics with the UNI Athletic Department and snacks and lunches from the Kids Café program and the Cedar Valley Food Bank.
29 UNI to launch "Just for Kicks," new program to train youth soccer coaches, advanced players
Public Relations News Release 2007:512, p.1
"Just for Kicks" is a new program being launched this spring by the Leisure, Youth and Human Services Division at UNI.
30 UNI to honor eight with induction into School of HPELS' "Hall of Excellence"
Public Relations News Release 2007:272, p.1
Biographical profiles of inductees.
31 UNI Guidance Counseler Advisory Board to meet September 24
Public Relations News Release 2007:159, p.1
Nineteen guidance counselors from high schools across Iowa will be present for the Guidance Counselor Advisory Board meeting; list of members.
32 "Wheelchair Sports Camp" continuing through Saturday at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2007:21, p.1
Nancy Hamilton will be the director for the "Wheelchair Sports Camp."
33 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The panel discussion, "Careers with Nutrition," will take place Thursday, February 22.
34 UNI to host Capoeira showcase
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The Capoeira Sport Club will host a Grand Show of Capoeira Saturday, October 28.
35 UNI to honor 12 with induction into School of HPELS "Hall of Excellence"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Biographical profiles of the School of HPELS "Hall of Excellence" 2006 inductees.
36 UNI breaks ground on new Human Performance Center; Center's programs focus on community
partnerships, outreach

Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Building will be near the Wellness Recreation Center and will benefit the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services.
37 UNI's Hensley inducted into National Association for Sport and Physical Education Hall of Fame
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
UNI professor receives high honors from NASPE.
38 UNI's International Dance Theatre to perform April 2-3
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
UNI Capoeira, Africa Dance Clubs, and Orchesis will also perform in show; includes list of participants.
39 Chinese New Year festival to be held at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Festival will celebrate Chinese culture.
40 National Philanthropy Day good fit for new UNI graduate program in philanthropy and nonprofit development
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Thirty-hour graduate course in philanthropy is now offered at UNI.
41 UNI professors conducting study of area well water
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
One hundred fifty volunteers will study the effects of nitrates in private well water in association with UNI's School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services.
42 Board of Regents to meet Sept. 14 and 15
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Topics the Board of Regents will discuss during their next meeting.
43 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.
44 Joslyn honored as distinguished scholar
Northern Iowan 100:33, p.6
Sue Joslyn named a UNI Distinguished Scholar for cancer research; photo.
45 UNI students complete fall 2002 session of Young Peoples Dance Theatre
Public Relations News Release 2002:330, p.1
Students participating in Young Peoples Dance Theatre are listed.
46 Recipient of 2003 Monica R. Wild and Doris E. White Scholar Award to speak at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2002:283, p.1
Ming-Kai Chin will speak on January 29 and is the inaugural winner of this award.
47 UNI hires architectural firm to design McLeodUSA Center/Human Performance Center
Public Relations News Release 2002:31, p.1
The Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck architectural firm has been hired to design UNI's McLeodUSA Center; this firm also designed the fourth floor of Rod Library and the ROTH complex.
48 A school of excellence and commitment continues to read rewards
Northern Iowa Today 30:2, p.5
The School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services has a program and faculty that are recognized throughout the nation; photo.
49 UNI hosts American College Dance Festival
Public Relations News Release 2001:343, p.1
Faculty and students from 21 colleges will participate in the 2002 American College Dance Festival in the GBPAC. Bill Evans, Wendy Perron, and Brendan McCall will serve as adjudicators for the event.
50 UNI observes national Athletic Training Month
Public Relations News Release 2000:285, p.1
Beginning in the fall of 2001, UNI will offer a major in athletic training.
51 UNI's Christopher Edginton wins 2000 National Literary Award
Public Relations News Release 2000:0, p.1
Christopher R. Edginton received the 2000 National Literary Award from the National Recreation and Park Association.
52 Resolving to keep your kids healthy
Public Relations News Release 2000:238, p.1
Rip Marston suggests parents focus on children's personal wellness.
53 UNI expertise will boost "livability" quotient
Northern Iowa Today 84:1, p.5
Several UNI units contribute to improving the quality of life in Iowa.
54 UNI Global Health Corps promotes health education in Ghana
Public Relations News Release 1999:117, p.1
Three students and two professors from UNI traveled to Ghana to present health promotion seminars in villages.
55 Medieval martial art blends African-Brazilian cultures
Northern Iowan 96:13, p.10
History of capoeira, a martial art currently sponsored as a course by HPELS; photo.
56 Additional class added as swing seduces students
Northern Iowan 95:39, p.14
HPELS will add another section of swing dance instruction to their schedule because of great interest from students.
57 World-renowned instructors teach free Lindy Hop workshops
Northern Iowan 95:35, p.12
Instructors will teach swing dances this weekend to the public in the Commons Friday and Price Lab and Waterloo Recreation Center Saturday.
58 The University of Northern Iowa's School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services to offer 'Kindergym' this spring
Public Relations News Release 1998:204, p.1
UNI will offer "Kindergym", a program focusing on the development of motor skills for 2-5 year olds, on Saturdays.
59 Realizing a vision: UNI dedicates the Wellness/Recreation Center
Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.4
Account of dedication ceremony; photo.
60 Upswing in wellness at Northern Iowa
Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.2
Students and staff talk about use of new Wellness/Recreation Center; photo.
61 The University of Northern Iowa School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services symposium strengthens international ties
Public Relations News Release 1998:164, p.1
UNI's HPELS hosted an international symposium November 11; Christopher Edginton and Jane Mertesdorf represented UNI.
62 Festival kicks for martial arts fans
Northern Iowan 94:53, p.9
Michael A. De Marco demonstrated his form at the Martial Arts Festival Monday; photo.
63 Kick up your heels at Fall Dance Fest
Northern Iowan 94:23, p.11
International music and dancing featured at Dance Festival.
64 Recently/soon to be published: Christopher Edginton, Jane Mertesdorf, Donald DeGraaf, Susan Edginton, and Carole Hanson
Campus News Network 8:5, p.
Christopher Edginton, Jane Mertesdorf, Donald DeGraaf, Susan Edginton, and Carole Hanson co-authored books and articles on leisure services.
65 Japan special events to be held on the University of Northern Iowa campus, Sunday through Wednesday April 20-23
Public Relations News Release 1996:366, p.1
UNI takes four day to reflect on Japanese culture, language, and the study of Japan. A speak will be given by award-winning children's author Yoko Kawashima Watkins.
66 UNI professor says fitness levels of children continue to drop
Northern Iowa Today 25:1, p.2
Professor Larry Hensley finds fewer children meeting guidelines; photo.
67 Swedish visitors
Campus News Network 6:19, p.2
Twenty-eight members of Swedish folk dance and music society Philochoros will visit UNI June 19-23 and will present concerts and workshops.
68 Internationally known educators speak at UNI
Northern Iowan 92:44, p.3
Paulo Freire and Augusto Boal will visit.
69 University of Northern Iowa receives grant to establish national program for playground safety
Public Relations News Release 1995:157, p.1
UNI is the home for the National Program for Playground Safety thanks to a $550,000 grant.
70 University of Northern Iowa Orchesis Dance Troupe performance schedule underway; this year's officers and members announced
Public Relations News Release 1995:108, p.1
Orchesis announces officers and performance schedule. Members listed.
71 University of Northern Iowa to offer international folk dance workshop October 20-22
Public Relations News Release 1995:76, p.1
Folk Dance workshop will be offered at UNI.
72 Faculty, staff to tour Wellness Center
Northern Iowan 92:10, p.4
Group will check on progress in new building.
73 School of Health Physical Education and Leisure Services
Campus News Network 5:18, p.
Faculty from HPELS presented papers at AAHPERD national convention.
74 Breaking new ground in wellness
Public Relations News Release 1994:446, p.1
New wellness facility to be built at UNI. Groundbreaking took place May 8.
75 University of Northern Iowa to break ground for new wellness/recreation center
Public Relations News Release 1994:443, p.1
Groundbreaking ceremonies announced for UNI wellness/recreation center.
76 Evening of ballroom dance to be held at University of Northern Iowa Sunday, April 30
Public Relations News Release 1994:413, p.1
Maucker Union to host an evening of ballroom dancing. The dance is open to the UNI campus and local community free of charge.
77 Students can kick it up at evenings of dance
Northern Iowan 91:55, p.11
Plans for Spring Dance Festival.
78 "An Evening of Ballroom Dancing" to be held at the University of Northern Iowa Tuesday, December 6
Public Relations News Release 1994:167, p.1
Maucker Union Expansion will host an evening of ballroom dancing.
79 Regents make Performing Arts Center top new construction project at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1994:24, p.1
Top construction project named at UNI for the upcoming year.
80 Wellness/recreation center
Northern Iowa Today 22:2, p.1
Detailed look at features of planned facilities; Regents approve program statement and schematic design in July; photo.
81 A "well" place to teach wellness
Northern Iowa Today 77:2, p.8
New center to replace East Gym is at top of UNI capital improvement list; photo.
82 School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services
Campus News Network 4:9, p.2
Faculty from School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services had articles published.
83 American Humanics magazine to be edited at UNI
Campus News Network 4:3, p.3
Debra J. Jordan will edit "Humanics: The Journal of Leadership for Youth and Human Service" as part of new partnership between UNI and American Humanics Inc.
84 Faculty profile: Can do
Northern Iowa Today 77:1, p.16
Biographical sketch of Professors Forrest Dolgener and David Whitsett; photo.
85 University of Northern Iowa to host fifth annual physical education conference
Public Relations News Release 1992:521, p.1
The physical education PK-12 learning/sharing conference will be held at UNI. Featured speakers include Kathleen Sirovy and Bonnie Hopper.
86 School of HPELS announces expanded open recreation hours
Public Relations News Release 1992:507, p.1
Expanded recreation hours are announced.
87 Regents approve request to limit enrollment; University can't grow without needed resources
Northern Iowan 88:46, p.1
Also approves Home Economics Department name change; receives proposal to raise room and board rates $174; receives notification of continued accreditation of Leisure Services Division of HPELS.
88 Leading the new concept of personal wellness
Northern Iowa Today 75:2, p.7
Development of wellness concept at UNI; plans for future include new wellness center.
89 School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services granted accreditation by national organization
Northern Iowa Today 75:2, p.21
School accredited by National Recreation and parks Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation.
90 University of Northern Iowa Leisure Services Division granted accreditation by national organization
Public Relations News Release 1991:265, p.1
A five year accreditation was granted to the Leisure Services Division by the National Recreation and Parks Association/American Association for Leisure and recreation Council.
91 Accreditation continued for Leisure Services
Campus News Network 2:7, p.2
Accredited for next five years.
92 National Youth Agencies to gather at University of Northern Iowa September 27-28 to develop guidelines for professional development
Public Relations News Release 1991:71, p.1
UNI will host a working conference for representatives of well-known national youth organizations. Speakers include Christine Kwak and Frank Esser.
93 Three new academic heads at UNI
Campus News Network 2:2, p.
Joel Haack succeeds Dave Duncan in Math; Philip Suckling replaces Jonathan Lu in Geography; Christopher Edginton succeeds William Thrall in HPELS.
94 Waverly native wins physical education scholarship from University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:662, p.1
UNI awards James R. Clark Memorial Scholarship.
95 Physical education conference for K-12 educators set for April 14 and15 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:447, p.1
UNI to host two hundred educators for the Fourth Annual Physical Education K-12 Learning Conference. Billy Gober will address the group.
96 "Dance Co Motion" to present dance concerts November 30, December 1 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:212, p.1
Dance Co Motion, a professional dance group, will perform at UNI led by founder Valerie Williams.
97 "If you can move, you can dance" workshop to be held at University of Northern Iowa November 30 and December 1 ( registration deadline November 23)
Public Relations News Release 1990:199, p.1
Valerie Williams will lead a workshop at UNI focusing on dance as a form of communication and self expression.
98 Annual spring folk dance concerts set for April at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:532, p.1
The Folk Ensemble presents the Spring Folk Dance Festival in West Gymnasium and the Auditorium Building. The Folk Ensemble Is sponsored by the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, as well as the Northern Iowan Student Government.
99 Biology graduate student at Northern Iowa pursuing research on arterial disease
Public Relations News Release 1989:520, p.1
Todd Hixson studies arterial disease prevention under Doctor Mohammad Islami for his master's thesis. Hixson works closely with professors from the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation for his practicum project.
100 A new perspective on body movement
Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.12
New computer system strengthens capabilities in kinesiology.