3/02/01
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From the sidelines, it might look like an athletic trainer's job is to bring water and tape ankles. But any trainer will tell you the job involves a lot more than that. The average day for any of UNI's three full-time trainers can begin at 6 a.m. and last 12 hours, as they serve all 20 of the university's Division I athletes. Recognizing the importance of this career and the need for training, the university will begin offering a major in athletic training in fall 2001.
The need for those in this profession continues to grow. There must be two trainers at each NCAA sporting event, and trainers routinely travel with the teams. They also evaluate injuries, attend athletic practices and develop rehabilitation plans. In addition they train students, who in turn serve as trainers for Northeast Iowa high schools.
Richard "Biff" Williams, assistant professor, School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services, (319) 273-6824
Matt Gage, assistant athletic trainer, (319) 273-6108
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
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Mike Millar, Chair, Inter-American Studies Committee, (319) 273-2170
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The Academy Award-nominated film “Four Days in September” will be the fifth and final film of the University of Northern Iowa Inter-American Studies Committee's “Human Rights in the Americas – II” series, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, in Room 115 Seerley Hall.
The film tells the story of a group of young political terrorists as they kidnap an American ambassador (Alan Arkin) in order to draw attention to the curtailment of freedom in Brazil during the days of the military junta. The diplomat's life hangs in the balance, helplessly caught between a Brazilian government unwilling to compromise, and his fear of the captors themselves.
The film in Portuguese, with English subtitles. It is free and open to the public.
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3/2/01
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Gerri Perreault, associate professor and director, Leadership Studies Program, (319) 273-6898
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- "Peace-Making Leadership" will be the focus of Thursday's (March 8) special workshop on the University of Northern Iowa's Leaders on Leadership 2001 Series, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., in the Schindler Education Center, Room 323. Sponsored by the Leadership Studies Program, the session is open to the public free of charge.
Greg Buntz, executive director of the Iowa Peace Institute, will explore how wise leaders create an atmosphere that keeps unproductive conflict to a minimum and empower followers to talk things out rather than fight.
Information on the Iowa Peace Institute is available on the Internet at www.iapeace.org.
Reservations are requested to determine seating arrangements. For reservations and further information contact the UNI Leadership Studies Program office, (319) 273-6898.
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Barbara Fast, associate professor, School of Music, (319) 273-2793
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Two scholarship winners have been named from a select group of Iowa high school pianists who performed at the University of Northern Iowa for the Northern Iowa Piano Festival, Monday, Feb. 26.
Jessica Anderson from Ankeny, was named outstanding keyboard performer. She was awarded a $150 award and a $6,000 scholarship to attend UNI as a piano major, both from the UNI School of Music. Jessica Klett from Wadena, received second place and a $75 award from West Music Company in Cedzar Falls, in addition to a $3,000 scholarship from the School of Music to attend UNI as a piano major.
The day was highlighted by a master class for a small group of students, conducted by UNI faculty pianists Howard Aibel and Jeongwon Ham. The day included a performance by "Mi-Young and Friends," and an honor recital. The students received private lessons and coaching from members of the UNI keyboard faculty.
For further information, contact Barbara Fast, UNI School of Music, (319) 273-2793.
Note to editors: to obtain a listing of the students, please call the Office of University Marketing & Public Relations at (319) 273-2761.
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Lt. Col. Michael De Puglio, head and professor of military science, (319) 273-6220
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Seven members of one fraternity at the University of Northern Iowa were inducted into UNI's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and the Iowa Army National Guard (IAARNG) Thursday evening, March 1. Fraternity brother and ROTC graduate, 2nd Lt. Derik Van Baale, of Newton, administered the oath.
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They will attend basic training and advanced individual training this summer, then will be contracted as Military Science III ROTC and Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) cadets on their return in August.
Lt. Col. Michael De Puglio, UNI head and professor of military science, said the SAE Fraternity has a long-standing tradition of military service.
A reception followed at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity house.
Note to editors: to obtain a listing of the students, please call the Office of University Marketing & Public Relations at (319) 273-2761.
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