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Apr 26, 2013
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa has received a $2 million grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to create a new center for educational research and development.
The creation of this new Center for Educational Transformation will enable UNI to provide statewide and national leadership in the area of educational research and development. Funds will be used to support faculty and student research.
Gloria Gibson, UNI...
Apr 26, 2013
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa is offering a variety of activities to keep students learning this summer. UNI summer camps are for students in grades K through 12 in the areas of science, athletics, design, digital media, music and much more.
Each camp features a unique interactive learning environment through which students can gain hands-on experience while working among students with similar interests. Whether its...
Apr 26, 2013
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Department of Physics hosted the State of Iowa Physics Competition Wednesday, April 17, in the McLeod Center on the UNI campus.
Approximately 185 students from 21 different schools participated. Decorah High School placed first, led by instructor Tim Hayes; Washington High School placed second, led by instructor Jeff Richard; and Wahlert Catholic High School placed third, led by Tom Stierman....
Apr 25, 2013
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa will offer a new Master of Science in Technology degree starting fall 2013.
The program is designed to prepare and further develop skilled technologists and educators. The curriculum offers online classes, which are taught and supported by UNI faculty. Students will engage in two courses per semester and will graduate in two years. The program is customizable to student needs through...
Apr 24, 2013
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa is one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review. The nationally known education services company profiles UNI in the 2013 edition of "The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges."
Developed by The Princeton Review in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the "Guide to 322 Green Colleges" is a free...
Apr 23, 2013
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Epsilon Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) was named 2013 Lewis F. Gordon Top Gold Chapter at the National Convention in San Diego. Students in the sales and marketing fraternity competed against chapters from 29 universities across the nation in numerous events and won several awards.
In addition to the Lewis F. Gordon award, the group placed first, second and third in the Boss Games, a...
Apr 23, 2013
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- University of Northern Iowa student Angela Wrage, a senior majoring in biology and chemistry from Gladbrook, will present her research project, "The Effect of Nutrient Availability on the Evolution of Physiology in Two Tallgrass Prairie Species," at the 17th Annual Posters on the Hill event on April 24, in Washington, D.C. Wrage's project was selected from more than 800 applications. She will be the only student...
Apr 22, 2013
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa's Interpreters Theatre will present "Triskaidekaphobia: 13 Consumer Tragedies," at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, in the Interpreters Theatre in Lang Hall, Room 040. The production is a solo performance created and performed by Amy K. Kilgard, and directed by Alexis Litzky.
In "Triskaidekaphobia," 13 characters face the perils of consumerism. A cashier becomes consumed by her big-box store...
Apr 22, 2013
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS), housed at the University of Northern Iowa, is celebrating National Playground Safety Week April 22 through 29. This week is a time to focus on the safety of all children on the playground.
According to NPPS, more than 200,000 children are injured on America's playgrounds each year. There are four contributing factors, or S.A.F.E. Factors, to properly maintain a safe...
Apr 22, 2013
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present "B.F.A. Group Exhibition" from Monday, April 29 through Saturday, May 11. A reception for the exhibition will be held at 7 p.m., on Monday, April 29, at the UNI Gallery of Art.
The artwork of nine UNI Bachelor of Fine Arts students will be presented. Molly Cashman of Waverly, MacKenzie Clark of Ventura and Faith Wittrock of Primghar have an emphasis in painting....
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