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Oct 29, 2012
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Beginning in October 2009, the University of Northern Iowa Integrated Services Project (ISP) teamed up with the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) to develop a program on substance abuse and domestic violence. ISP is currently working with agencies to develop educational training and ideas for joint services against domestic violence and substance abuse.
The main goal of the project is to develop educational...
Oct 25, 2012
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- When it comes to Halloween costumes, how sexy is too sexy? Annette Lynch, a professor in applied human sciences at the University of Northern Iowa, has researched costume and dress and the impacts on college students' and children's behaviors.
"The Halloween costuming worn on college campuses strongly reinforces a binary, male/female gender system, with women playing a hedonic role within a male controlled environment," said...
Oct 25, 2012
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- A new Stop & Serve program aims to provide University of Northern Iowa students more opportunities to volunteer and help their community. The program, sponsored by the Student Involvement Center, provides brief, on-campus volunteer opportunities.
The program's mission, "Everyone has five minutes to give," gives people the chance to work on service projects focused on a variety of social issues in the community, region...
Oct 25, 2012
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa will premiere professor Francesca Soans' documentary film, "Sons of Jacob Synagogue," at 4 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
The pioneering documentary explores the histories and experiences of the Jewish community in Waterloo, from the early immigrants seeking new opportunities and freedom from persecution to the present day. Weaving together archival...
Oct 25, 2012
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa will offer a master's program for physical education majors and teachers that can be completed entirely online. The 30-credit-hour cohort program, the only of its kind in the state of Iowa, will begin spring 2013 and will take five consecutive semesters to complete. Applications are now being accepted, with full consideration given for applications completed by Nov. 15.
The Master of Arts in...
Oct 23, 2012
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa will host the sixth annual Polar Bare Run, Walk or Roll on Tuesday, Nov. 6, on the UNI campus. The event begins with check-in at the UNI Alumni House starting at 9 p.m. and the race begins at 9:30 p.m.
Participants wear new or gently used coats, hats, mittens and scarves to the event, then shed their winter gear before embarking on the one-mile course. Those unable to participate who wish to...
Oct 23, 2012
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Educational Leadership & Postsecondary Education is accepting applications through Nov. 15 for the Advanced Studies Certificate in Superintendency Program. Twenty percent of students in the past two superintendency cohort groups secured jobs requiring a superintendent's license before the program was over. Scheduled to begin in spring 2013, the program can be completed from...
Oct 22, 2012
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa's Residence Hall Association (RHA) is giving students the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind pair of shoes while providing a pair of shoes to a child in need. Students will decorate their shoes from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 22, in the Commons Ballroom on the UNI campus.
The event is a part of RHA's TOMS community service project. The project involved selling pairs of TOMS shoes to...
Oct 19, 2012
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Donald Tong, commissioner for the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs Office, will speak at the UNIBusiness Global Trade Issues Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Tong is the highest-ranking official in the Hong Kong government stationed in the U.S.
As commissioner, Tong directs the Hong Kong government's efforts in promoting U.S.-Hong Kong economic and trade ties. He also oversees the work of the three Hong Kong Economic...
Oct 18, 2012
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Discounted tickets have been announced for the upcoming Meat Loaf concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 21, at the McLeod Center. Tickets for bleacher seats are now $15, plus service fees. The performance is supported by The Isle and is in partnership with the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Maucker Union and UNI Athletics.
Tickets can be purchased at any UNItix location (Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center or...
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