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1	Guest speaker Leo Lambert on keeping the heart in education Northern Iowan 119:31, p.1	01/26/2023	President of Elon University in North Carolina Leo Lambert speaks to UNI and Wartburg's faculty and staff about building healthy relationships with undergraduate students; photo.
2	Questioning the inclusiveness of education Northern Iowan 117:46, p.4	04/01/2021	On March 30, University of Norfolk professor Justin Haegele gave the annual Carlton-Mellichamp Lecture in Education in three presentations over Zoom. It focused on his research with visually impaired students in physical education (PE) classes and ideas of exclusion and inclusion; photos.
3	LTE: Active Minds to host group creator, Alison Malmon Northern Iowan 117:45, p.3	03/29/2021	Active Minds UNI is hosting Alison Malmon, the founder and executive director of Active Minds, via Zoom on April 1. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Many professors in mental health departments are granting students extra credit to attend this event.
4	Dr. Timothy Nelson gives presentation on Blackdom Northern Iowan 117:18, p.4	10/19/2020	Dr. Timothy Nelson, UNI alumni, gives a presentation on the city of Blackdom, New Mexico, and his research of Black history and oppression in America; photos.
5	AOC, Michael Moore stumped for Bernie Northern Iowan 116:30, p.1	01/27/2020	United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Mark Pocan, and filmmaker Michael Moore held a town hall at UNI in support of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Sanders could not attend the event, held in advance of the Iowa caucuses, due to the impeachment trial of President Trump. Each spoke on their reasons for supporting Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez answered questions; photos.
6	Clohesy Series invites S. Leo Chiang Northern Iowan 115:32, p.2	02/04/2019	Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang will visit campus and present two of his films as a part of the Clohesy Documentary Series.
7	NASA opportunities discusses on campus Northern Iowan 114:25, p.5	11/30/2017	Former Space Station Flight Director, Tomas Torres, discusses research and internship opportunities with NASA via the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC); photo.
8	MSA to discuss Islamophobia Northern Iowan 114:24, p.2	11/16/2017	The Muslim Student Association will host a lecture "Rise of Islamophobia" from visiting professor Khaled Beydoun. MSA hopes the lecture will help teach others about Islam, the differences between Islam and radical Islam, and help counter Islamophobia; photo.
9	19147 Russian Revolutions remembered Northern Iowan 114:23, p.1	11/13/2017	UNI invites four speakers to give a lecture called "Russian Revolution and Modern Russia (1917-2017): 100 Years of Dreams and Realities" followed by a Q&A session. There is an overview of the lectures each speaker gave; photo.
10	"My Black is Beautiful" week Northern Iowan 114:19, p.4	10/30/2017	The Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting "My Black is Beautiful Week" to celebrate and acknowledge African American students at UNI. The week will have a variety of events or activities such as speakers, a movie night, games, and food; photo.
11	Wang's "In Real Life" adapted at UNI Northern Iowan 114:19, p.1	10/30/2017	Cartoonist and illustrator, Jen Wang, is coming to UNI to give a lecture as a part of the Hearst Lecture Series. She attended the performance adaptation of her graphic novel "In Real Life" performed by the Interpreters Theatre; photo.
12	Darby discusses racism in Iowa schools Northern Iowan 114:16, p.3	10/19/2017	Derrick Darby, a professor from the University of Michigan, gives a talk about racism in the education system as a part of the Hearst Lecture Series; photo.
13	UNI alum captures the "Blood Road" Northern Iowan 114:14, p.4	10/12/2017	Former UNI student Nick Schrunk directed the documentary "Blood Road". UNI held a screening of the film and Schrunk came to UNI to discuss his experience; photo.
14	Tinker talks firs amendment Northern Iowan 114:13, p.2	10/09/2017	Mary Beth Tinker gives a talk about the importance of free speech and the First Amendment. She discusses her life and her experiences with the struggle for free speech; photo.
15	Peabody award winner comes to UNI Northern Iowan 114:11, p.2	10/02/2017	Peabody award winner, Majora Carter, will be giving a talk on environmental issues, the green economy, and economic development in low-status communities. This talk is a part of the Provost's Sustainability Lecture Series; photo.
16	DACA and documentation discussed Northern Iowan 114:9, p.2	09/25/2017	A forum titled "Immigration 101: DACA, Documentation, and the Importance of Immigrants in Our Community", was held at UNI. The forum featured speakers and panelists; photo.
17	Therapy dogs visit UNI Campus Northern Iowan 114:9, p.4	09/25/2017	Susan Vallem, from Retrieving Freedom, gave a presentation about why service dogs are important. She discussed how service dogs help veterans, people with autism, disabilities, and mental health, such as depression and loneliness; photo.
18	Rod Library brings in the UNI "turtle guy" Northern Iowan 114:8, p.4	09/21/2017	UNI Rod Library hosts UNI professor Jeff Tamplin's (aka the "turtle guy") art exhibition "Creatures in Pointillism". Tamplin gives a talk about his exhibit; photo.
19	Artist DuBois on photography Northern Iowan 114:6, p.4	09/14/2017	Photographer, Doug DuBois, gives a lecture in the Kamerick Art Building. DuBois's work is currently on display in three of UNI's galleries; photo.
20	The Storm Lake Times: A tale of how a small Iowa paper received a Pulitzer Northern Iowan 114:6, p.1	09/14/2017	Tom Cullen, a reporter for The Storm Lake Times gave a talk about how their paper won a Pulitzer for their work reporting on the Des Moines Waterworks; photo.
21	DACA dreamers close to home Northern Iowan 114:5, p.1	09/11/2017	Hundreds gather on Main Street to protest President Trump's repeal of DACA. There are several speakers, including UNI students; photo.
22	Peace rally Northern Iowan 114:4, p.1	09/07/2017	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) hosted a Peace Rally. The rally featured several speakers that included UNI students, professors, and community members; photo.
23	Son of Pulitzer winner coming to UNI Northern Iowan 114:4, p.2	09/07/2017	Tom Cullen is giving a talk about Storm Lake Times's Pulitzer Prize win. The newspaper won the prize for their work on the Des Moines Waterworks lawsuit; photo.
24	Bialik gives 'bang'-up lecture Northern Iowan 112:51, p.1	04/18/2016	Mayim Bialik presented "Art + Sciences = Big Bang" in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on April 11 as part of the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series; photo.
25	Acclaimed author at UNI Northern Iowan 112:50, p.2	04/14/2016	Sonia Nazario, journalist and author of "Enrique's Journey," spoke at UNI on April 12; photos.
26	Journalist talks war Northern Iowan 112:48, p.2	04/07/2016	Journalist Elizabeth Becker gave the presentation "Cambodia and American Intervention: Lessons from History" in Lang Hall Auditorium.
27	Lecture series urges us to pursue passions Northern Iowan 112:44, p.3	03/24/2016	In the author's opinion, the first lecture in the "Creativity and Evolution of Culture" series, "Everyday Creativity" by Dave Gould, spoke to the purpose of pursuing your passions through higher education; photos.
28	BLM speaker empowers students at BSU event Northern Iowan 112:40, p.4	02/29/2016	The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted speaker Rasheed Cromwell for the event "Black Lives Matter: Reality versus Perception" on February 25 in the Center for Multicultural Education (CME) as part of Black History Month; photo.
29	TED talker talks Darwin Northern Iowan 112:36, p.5	02/15/2016	Michael Shermer gave the lecture "Why Darwin Matters: Evolution, Creationism, and Intelligent Design" on February 11 in the Center for Multicultural Education (CME). He was hosted by UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI) for Darwin Week.
30	Bernie 'bores' at UNI visit Northern Iowan 112:31, p.1	01/28/2016	Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally at the West Gym on January 24; photo.
31	Caucus for Bernie Northern Iowan 112:31, p.3	01/28/2016	Mattox encourages readers to support Bernie Sanders for president.
32	Panel talks criminal justice Northern Iowan 112:30, p.2	01/25/2016	The UNI group Students for Rand hosted a non-partisan panel on criminal justice reform January 20 in Seerley Hall; photo.
33	"Divine inspiration" brings Trump truck to UNI Northern Iowan 112:28, p.2	01/14/2016	Artist/evangelist Julian Raven of New York attended Donald Trump's rally at the West Gym on January 12 in his truck, which is painted with a mural of the candidate; photos.
34	Support and dissent at rally Northern Iowan 112:28, p.1	01/14/2016	2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump held a rally in the West Gym on January 12, drawing supporters and protestors; photos.
35	Alumni rethinks cancer treatment Northern Iowan 112:17, p.2	10/26/2015	UNI alumni Kimryn Rathmell gave the talk "The Exciting State of Affairs for Drug Development in Cancer: 2015" on October 22 in Lantz Auditorium in McCollum Science Hall as the 19th annual Leland Wilson Lectureship; photos.
36	Organization offers LiNK to those fleeing North Korea Northern Iowan 112:12, p.1	10/08/2015	As part of Refugee and Immigrant Support and Empowerment (RISE) Week, non-profit organization Liberty in North Korea presented about their mission to assist North Korean refugees on October 6 in Maucker Union. Other events included "Be in the Know: The Refugee Crisis in Europe," "Every DREAMer Has a Story," "Personal Accounts from Burma," and "How Can We Help Our Neighbors?"
37	Living life in the front row Northern Iowan 112:11, p.5	10/05/2015	The Service and Leadership Council (SLC) and Campus Activities Board (CAB) partnered to bring Jon Vroman to campus on October 1 for the presentation "Living a Fearless Front Row Life."
38	The poor of '1984' Northern Iowan 112:7, p.1	09/21/2015	James M. Lang, an English professor at Assumption College, gave the lecture "The Poor of '1984': The Roots of George Orwell's Final Novel" on September 18 in Seerley Hall as part of the Ethics in Higher Education Conference. He discussed themes of capitalism and the invisibility of poor people in Orwell's work.
39	Clinton 'deals in' on gender card Northern Iowan 112:6, p.1	09/17/2015	Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke in Maucker Union on September 14, addressing women's and economic issues; photos.
40	Filling your free time: explore student orgs Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3	09/17/2015	In the author's opinion, students should take advantage of opportunities at UNI that could include joining a student organization, attending a performance, or going to a lecture.
41	"1984" in 2015 Northern Iowan 112:5, p.1	09/14/2015	Dr. James Lang of Assumption College will give the keynote lecture "The Poor of '1984': The Roots of George Orwell's Final Novel" on September 17 in Seerley Hall. The Ethics in Higher Education Conference will begin the next day on Friday, September 18.
42	Off campus? Off the mind of students Northern Iowan 112:3, p.1	09/03/2015	Few students know about the many off-campus events that UNI hosts, ranging from speakers to art displays. Rod Library is hosting a series called "Latino Americans: 500 Years of History," including an event where Dr. Michael D. Blackwell spoke at the Waterloo Center for the Arts; photo.
43	Stars, galaxies and infinities Northern Iowan 111:49, p.2	04/13/2015	NASA scientist Jennifer Wiesman guest spoke at UNI about the Hubble Space Telescope; photo.
44	We're getting nerdy with Ernie Northern Iowan 111:16, p.6	10/23/2014	Students gathered in the Lang Auditorium to listen to Ernie Cline discuss his book "Ready Player One"; photo.
45	A chaotic sense of humor Northern Iowan 110:52, p.4	04/21/2014	Kelly Boon gave a presentation on Creativity, Humor and Other Stuff (CHAOS) in Lang Hall Auditorium. Boon encouraged people to use laughter and creativity to deal with stressful situations; photo.
46	'Singing lecture' will explore folk songs and the labor movement Public Relations News Release 2013:244, p.1	04/10/2014	Corey Dolgon will use music to explore the role that folk songs had in the U.S. labor movement. His "singing lecture" is entertaining and informative. The event is free and open to the public.
47	One last angry lecture Northern Iowan 110:49, p.1	04/10/2014	The Center for Multicultural Education ended its year of lectures with Lela Lee, the author of "Angry Little Girls." During her lecture, she shared many of her comic strips with the audience; photo.
48	UNI to host Y Factor: Military Summit April 15 Public Relations News Release 2013:239, p.1	04/08/2014	UNI will be hosting The Y Factor Iowa: Military Summit on Tuesday April 15. The daylong conference is for ROTC cadets, guard, and reserve units both active and retired. The event is free and open to the public.
49	UNI to host best-selling author Steven Johnson on The Digital Turn Public Relations News Release 2013:230, p.1	04/01/2014	UNI will host Steven Johnson giving his lecture for The Digital Turn: The 2013-14 Hearst Lecture Series. Johnson is a best-selling author with a unique perspective. The event is free and open to the public.
50	UNI to host creator of 'Angry Little Asian Girl' comic Public Relations News Release 2013:229, p.1	04/01/2014	UNI's Center for Multicultural Education will host Lela Lee, creator of "Angry Little Asian Girl" the comic. Lela Lee brings a fresh perspective on race, feminism, and cultural expectations.
51	'Breaking Bad' actor encourages equal treatment Northern Iowan 110:46, p.1	03/31/2014	RJ Mitte, an actor from the TV show "Breaking Bad" spoke on campus to raise awareness about disabilities. Campus Activities Board sponsored the event. Mitte's main message was to "change the people around you for the better"; photo.
52	46th annual conference on elementary literacy at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:223, p.1	03/27/2014	UNI will host the 46th annual Elementary Literacy Conference. The conference is free to UNI students and faculty. The event will include multiple sessions on topics in the areas of literacy, arts integration, and the Common Core standards.
53	Hernandez explores power and influence of feminism Northern Iowan 110:45, p.2	03/27/2014	Feminist author Daisy Hernandez gave a lecture entitled, "Feminists, Comrades, and Maybe Beyoncé: Models of Leadership Today." In her lecture, she identified strong women in today's society; photo.
54	UNI's Pride Week to explore nuances of gender, sexuality Public Relations News Release 2013:217, p.1	03/25/2014	UNI Proud will kick off the annual campus wide Pride Week. The week will feature many events to raise awareness and support. A number of student organizations have partnered with UNI Proud for some events. All events are free and open to the public.
55	Lecture explores 4-dimensional sculpting Public Relations News Release 2013:213, p.1	03/24/2014	Henry Segerman, from Oklahoma State University's Department of Mathematics, will give his lecture, "How to Make Sculptures of 4-Dimensional Things". This lecture is the annual Hari Shankar Memorial Lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public.
56	UNI lecture will ask 'Why Isn't God Ambidextrous?' Public Relations News Release 2013:209, p.1	03/18/2014	Timothy Gay, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Physics and Astronomy, will deliver his lecture "Why Isn't God Ambidextrous?". The lecture is part of UNI's Begeman Lecture Series and is free and open to the public.
57	Student speaks out on abortion guest speaker Northern Iowan 110:44, p.3	03/13/2014	In a letter to the editor, Emily Engle speaks about Jill Stanek's speech, "An Insider's View on Abortion." She says that only one viewpoint was discussed in the speech, and that every issue has two sides.
58	UNI to host founder of Ryumonji Zen Monastery Public Relations News Release 2013:208, p.1	03/13/2014	Rev. Shoken Winecoff, founder of Ryumonji Zen Monastery, will give his lecture, "Diplomacy and Religion" as part of the UNI Diplomat Series. Rev. Shoken Winecoff will share his thoughts on the relationship between diplomacy and religion.
59	UNI to host lecture on using digital tool for research Public Relations News Release 2013:207, p.1	03/13/2014	UNI will host Juan Luis Suarez to deliver his lecture "Modeling Cultural Networks in the Hispanic Baroque". This is part of The Digital Turn series exploring how the internet is affecting writing, reading, language, and research.
60	Daisy Hernandez to be keynote speaker for Women's History Month Public Relations News Release 2013:202, p.1	03/11/2014	Daisy Hernandez, author and journalist, will be the keynote speaker for Women's History Month. He lecture is titled, "Feminists, Comadres, and Maybe Beyoncé: Models of Leadership Today". The event is sponsored by several groups on campus.
61	Activist, former nurse condemns abortions Northern Iowan 110:43, p.1	03/10/2014	UNI Right to Life brought Jill Stanek to campus to speak out against abortion. Jill Stanek formerly worked in a hospital that allowed late-term abortions and told stories of the things she witnessed while working there; photo.
62	UNI event aims to empower African-America community Public Relations News Release 2013:183, p.1	02/20/2014	UNI will host the third annual Conference on African-American Children and Families. The conference looks to educate those in attendance on diversity. There will be several breakout sessions and a keynote speaker, Janice Hale.
63	UNI to host digital media speaker Public Relations News Release 2013:180, p.1	02/17/2014	Cheryl Ball will be speaking as part of the Digital Turn: Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series. Ball's Presentation, "Boutique Data in Writing Studies" will talk about the validity of research methods.
64	Mini comic con to soar into Rod Library Northern Iowan 110:36, p.1	02/13/2014	The Rod Library is hosting a mini comic con on March 29. There will be several speakers and events leading up to it. This event is meant to show the public that the Rod Library and their services are available to everyone in the community.
65	UNI to host filmmaker and co-founder of FoodCorps Public Relations News Release 2013:172, p.1	02/11/2014	Curt Ellis, award-winning documentary filmmaker, will be speaking at UNI about his nonprofit to help prevent childhood obesity. There will be a showing of his film "King Korn" with a discussion to follow.
66	UNI hosts supply chain forum Public Relations News Release 2013:170, p.1	02/04/2014	UNI will hold the UNIBusiness-John Deere Supply Chain Forum. Throughout the forum J. Scot Sharland will speak and there will be a presentation by UNI's Supply Chain Management Association Operation Stimulus Competition Team.
67	Award-winning filmmaker, writer and activist to visit UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:162, p.1	01/28/2014	Byron Hurt, award-winning documentary filmmaker, will visit UNI to show and discuss two of his films. Hurt will attend screenings of "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes" and "Soul Food Junkies". There will be a lecture and discussion to follow the films.
68	Students jumpstart on diversity Northern Iowan 110:31, p.1	01/27/2014	UNI hosted its sixth annual Town Hall on Diversity. Regina Dixon-Reeves, diversity specialist at the University of Chicago, was the keynote speaker for the event. Attendees discussed UNI programs that aid in the diversity of students; photo.
69	UNI to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with discussion, day of service Public Relations News Release 2013:156, p.1	01/14/2014	To honor Martin Luther King Jr. UNI will host several events including a day of service and a book discussion. At the MLK Day of Service students will package meals for families in need. Marcia Riggs will be the guest speaker at the book discussion.
70	UNI to host 2014 Town Hall on Diversity Public Relations News Release 2013:154, p.1	01/14/2014	UNI will welcome Regina Dixon-Reeves as the speaker for the 6th annual Town Hall Meeting on Diversity hosted by UNI's Diversity Council. Dixon-Reeves is a former president of the Association of Black Sociologists.
71	Unique exhibits on display in the Union: Students and faculty show off creativity Northern Iowan 110:27, p.3	12/10/2013	The Creative UNIversity Conference showcased creative works of many UNI students. Steven Tepper from Vanderbilt University spoke at the event. Art for El Salvador was featured at the event, they are raising money to open a school in El Salvador; photo.
72	Internationally acclaimed performance artist to present 'lecture & rant' at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:133, p.1	11/25/2013	Performance artist Tim Miller will perform an opinionated rant about identity, culture wars, and homosexuality. Miller offers an interesting perspective on self identification.
73	Conference to showcase creative work produced at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:126, p.1	11/19/2013	UNI's Creative Life Research Center will host an inaugural Creative UNIversity Conference. Steven J. Tepper, founder of the Creative Campus Initiative, will be the keynote speaker at this event.
74	Taylor discusses abortion Northern Iowan 110:24, p.1	11/19/2013	Sunsara Taylor spoke to the UNI community about abortion and other women's rights issues. Taylor explained that having an abortion is a safe and confidential process that should be available to all women as a choice; photo.
75	Students respond to Angela Davis Northern Iowan 110:22, p.1	11/12/2013	Angela Davis, civil and women's rights icon, presented her lecture "Finding Your Way: Organizing for Social Change and Human Rights". Many UNI students attended the lecture and found it informative and inspiring; photo.
76	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	11/07/2013	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.
77	UNI to host political activist Sunsara Taylor Public Relations News Release 2013:113, p.1	11/06/2013	Sunsara Taylor, a writer and political activist, will present "Defeating the Assault on Abortion Rights: Wining the Full Liberation of Women". Taylor believes that birth control and abortion are rights that women cannot be denied.
78	UNI to host lecture on the Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Public Relations News Release 2013:110, p.1	10/31/2013	UNI will host a lecture about the Nevada Test Site Oral History Project. Leisl Carr Childers will be giving the lecture. The Nevada Test Site Oral History Project documented the remembrances of those affected by nuclear testing during the Cold War.
79	UNI Gallery of Art to present lecture by painter Eric Sall Public Relations News Release 2013:109, p.1	10/29/2013	UNI Gallery of Art will present a lecture by Eric Sall. Eric Sall has received various awards in the art community. Currently displayed at the UNI Gallery of Art is "The Power of Line: Prints of the European and American Etching Revival".
80	Renowned activist Angela Davis to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:106, p.1	10/24/2013	Angela Davis will be speaking at UNI delivering her lecture "Finding Your Way: Organizing for Social Change and Human Rights". Davis was a prominent figure in the civil rights and women's rights movements.
81	Former Olympian addresses UNI Northern Iowan 110:16, p.1	10/22/2013	Olympian Anita DeFrantz spoke at the Hall of Excellence induction ceremony. The 2013 inductees included Donald Briggs, Mark Farley, Frederick Pelley, and Debra Stephenson. These are people who have positively represented UNI over the years; photo.
82	McMillian gives food for thought Northern Iowan 110:15, p.1	10/18/2013	Tracie McMillan, author of "The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Wal-Mart, Applebee's, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table", spoke about American eating habits. Professor Weedman adapted the book into a play that was performed for McMillian; photo.
83	Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice to visit UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:98, p.1	10/17/2013	Mark Cady, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice, will be speaking at UNI on Iowa's courts. He will also discuss several landmark decisions like allowing same-sex marriage in Iowa. The event is free and open to the public.
84	Spoken word poet Staceyann Chin to perform at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:97, p.1	10/17/2013	Staceyann Chin, award-winning spoken word poet, will perform at UNI. Chin has faced many challenges being Asian as well as homosexual. Tabatha Cruz hopes that Chin's message of support and hope will help UNI continue making inclusive communities.
85	UNI to host member of the European Parliament Public Relations News Release 2013:96, p.1	10/16/2013	UNI will host Peter Jahr, member of the European Parliament, to deliver a lecture titles "Renewable Energies: What We Should (Not) Learn From the European Union". Jahr is a member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.
86	Education expert in dual-language learning to visit UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:93, p.1	10/15/2013	Linda Espinosa, expert on dual-language learning, will be speaking at UNI about children growing up in poverty. Espinosa will also be visiting several education classes to talk about how to better serve low-income students and dual-language learners.
87	Expert on Japanese religion to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:91, p.1	10/14/2013	Steven Heine will be partnering with Professor Reineke to deliver a lecture on religion in Japan. This lecture will better prepare individuals to understand the beliefs and practices they will encounter while visiting East Asia.
88	UNI to host lecture on social responsibility and hunger Public Relations News Release 2013:87, p.1	10/10/2013	UNI will host Ronald Sider as part of the "Reaching for Higher Ground" series. Sider will lecture on "Social Responsibility and the Crisis of Hunger". The event is free and open to the public.
89	Senator Grassley to deliver UNI lecture on whistleblowers Public Relations News Release 2013:85, p.1	10/09/2013	Senator Chuck Grassley will present a lecture on "Government Accountability and Whistleblowers" at UNI. Grassley is a co-author of the Whistleblower Protection Act and views whistleblowers as part of the system of check and balances.
90	UNI Hall of Excellence to host speaker and ceremony Public Relations News Release 2013:86, p.1	10/09/2013	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.
91	Auerbacher recounts tragedy Northern Iowan 110:12, p.4	10/08/2013	UNI's Campus Activities Board hosted Inge Auerbacher to speak to students. Auerbacher is a holocaust survivor. She spoke of her life and the things she saw, but she also encouraged the audience to always speak out against injustice.
92	Goodwin travels through history in UNI lecture Northern Iowan 110:12, p.4	10/08/2013	UNI hosted Pulitzer prize-winning biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin. Goodwin does research on old presidents and is the author of "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln". She spoke on differences in politics back then and today; photo.
93	Hollywood editor Josh Bodnar to speak at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2013:77, p.1	10/02/2013	Josh Bodnar, video editor and motion graphics artist who helped with "Dexter" will be speaking on campus. He will speak on connecting art, advertising, and entertainment. The American Advertising Federation and UNI are hosting the event.
94	UNI to host Fast Forward electronic media workshop Oct. 18 Public Relations News Release 2013:75, p.1	09/30/2013	UNI will be hosting "Fast Forward: Overtake the Competition" an electronic media workshop. The workshop teaches students a variety of media related skills. Richard Haynes will be the keynote speaker at the event.
95	UNI to host reporter Jack Hovelson Public Relations News Release 2013:74, p.1	09/30/2013	Reporter, Jack Hovelson, will present, "Newspapering: If You Ain't Good, You Better Be Lucky". Jack Hovelson has written numerous articles for many publications including USA Today. The event is sponsored by the History Club and Phi Alpha Theta.
96	UNI lecture will explore "The American Way of Eating" Public Relations News Release 2013:71, p.1	09/26/2013	Best-selling author, Tracie McMillan will be speaking on America's eating habits and food industry. There has been a shift in food choices towards convenience and cheaper products. The lecture will also explore the social and economic impacts of food.
97	UNI to host sessions on improving literacy in elementary education Public Relations News Release 2013:66, p.1	09/25/2013	The second annual Jacobson Center and Reading Recovery Literacy Academy will be held on campus. The event focuses on Reading Recovery and Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy. Peter Johnston and Lester Laminack will be speaking at the event.
98	UNI to host statewide TRiO Leadership Conference Public Relations News Release 2013:69, p.1	09/25/2013	UNI will host the sixth annual TRiO Student Leadership Conference. More than 175 students from schools all across Iowa will attend to develop their leadership skills. TRiO programs are federal outreach programs to help underrepresented students.
99	UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education presents 'How Can We Feed the World' Public Relations News Release 2013:67, p.1	09/25/2013	UNI will host Fred Kirschenmann to deliver a lecture entitled, "How Can We Feed the World?". Many people still suffer from malnourishment in this world. The lecture will address some possible causes and solutions to the problem.
100	Military and veteran conference to be hosted at UNI Northern Iowan 110:6, p.4	09/17/2013	UNI will be hosting the Military and Veteran State Conference. The conference was created to educate faculty, students, and community members on the issues and strengths of having military members on campus.