6/26/01

Following is a story lead and the University of Northern Iowa sources who can best address this topic. Feel free to contact the sources directly.

According to numbers released by the Waste Management Assistance Bureau, only three of the state's 46 regional waste areas have met the Legislature's goal to cut landfill volumes in half by the year 2000. Susan Salterberg, program manager for UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education, said we'd have better success if we focused more on waste prevention. The CEEE offers programs that educate users about ways to reduce, reuse and recycle waste.

"The good news is that, in the last 40 years, recycling rates have escalated seven-fold," Salterberg explained. "Yet, even with this tremendous increase in recycling and composting, Americans still discard substantially more than they did in 1960. Therefore, because waste generation continues to rise, the need for waste reduction is essential. Unfortunately, we've focused largely on recycling, turning the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' waste hierarchy upside down."

Contacts

Susan Salterberg, program manager, CEEE, (319) 498-4516 or (319) 273-2573

Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

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6/26/01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Sarina Chen, chair, Presidential Scholars board, (319) 273-6021

Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Twelve recent high school graduates have been named Provost Scholars at the University of Northern Iowa. Each will receive a $3,440 scholarship, renewable for four years.

Among the Provost Scholars is __(Name)__ of __(Hometown)__, __(High School)__.

The program is funded through the Office of the President at UNI.

Each summer, letters are sent to selected students, inviting them to apply for the program. To be eligible, students have to score at least 29 on the ACT, and be in the top 10 percent of their high school classes.

High school juniors interested in applying should have their ACT scores sent to UNI's Office of Admissions by Aug. 1, 2001.

Note: to obtain a listing of the scholarship recipients, please contact the Office of University Marketing & Public Relations at (319) 273-2761.

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6/26/01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Sarina Chen, chair, Presidential Scholars board, (319) 273-6021

Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa has named 15 high school graduates to its prestigious Presidential Scholars program.

____(Name)____ of ___(Hometown)___, and a graduate of ___(High School)__ , is among the students who will receive four-year, full-ride scholarships. They are funded through the Office of the President at UNI. The awards are valued at $7,850 for the 2001-2002 academic year. Recipients must maintain the academic excellence for which the awards have been granted.

This select group will take part in scholars-only seminars, be eligible for special travel/study opportunities and receive extensive individual advising. All will be required to complete a senior thesis or project.

Members of the Presidential Scholars board are Sarina Chen, chair, associate professor communication studies; Gretta Berghammer, professor of theatre; Betty DeBerg, head, philosophy and religion; Rex Karsten, assistant professor of management; Bev Kopper, associate professor of psychology; Kirk Manfredi, associate professor of chemistry; Augustine Osman, professor of psychology; Philip Patton, registrar; and Vickie Robinson, assistant professor of teaching.

Application invitation letters are sent to students who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and have scored a 29 or higher on the ACT.

High school juniors interested in applying should have their ACT exam scores sent to the UNI Office of Admissions by Aug. 1, 2001.

Note; to obtain a listing of the scholarship recipients, please contact the Office of University Marketing & Public Relations at (319) 273-2761.