10/3/01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
James Walters, head, Department of Earth Science, (319) 273-2759
James O'Connor, University Marketing and Public Relations (319) 273-2761
Open house scheduled at Waterloo South Quarry
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The Department of Earth Science at the University of Northern Iowa and Basic Materials Corp. of Waterloo are planning an open house at the Waterloo South Quarry to celebrate Earth Science Week. The open house is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities planned for the day include, quarry tours, fossil hunting and rock interpretation field trips. Refreshments will be served. Attendees will have the chance to win door and raffle prizes. This event is free and open to the public.
The Waterloo South Rock Quarry is located about six miles south of Waterloo on Dysart Road (county road V-37). For more information contact James Walters, head of the Department of Earth Science at (319) 273-2759 or visit http://www.earth.uni.edu/.
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10/3/01--FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
David Towle, director of UNI Counseling Center, (319) 273-2676
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
UNI to participate in National Depression Screening Day
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Counseling Center is participating in the 2001 National Depression Screening Day, Thursday, Oct. 11. The free, anonymous program will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., in Room 213 of the Student Services Center.
Mental Health professionals will offer students, staff, faculty and community members the opportunity to learn about the signs and symptoms of depression and manic-depression, and to participate in a free screening. Participants at the UNI Counseling Center Depression Screening will hear a brief talk on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of depression and manic-depression, followed by a short video. Individuals will anonymously complete a written screening test for depression and have the opportunity to discuss the results with a mental health professional. The screening program will last approximately 60-90 minutes.
"We hope that this effort to provide mental health screening for depression and manic-depression will educate the university community about the signs and symptoms of these illnesses and encourage individuals who may be suffering to seek evaluation and treatment," said David Towle, director of the UNI Counseling Center.
Depression and manic-depression strike more than 17 million Americans each year, according to figures from the National Institute of Mental Health. Fewer than half of them, however, actually seek treatment even though treatment can help 80-90 percent of those affected. Common symptoms of depression include feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, restlessness and irritability, changes in sleep and appetite, loss of energy and thoughts of death or suicide. Manic-depression includes feelings of euphoria or agitation.
For more information contact, Towle at (319) 273-2676 or visit the Counseling Center Web site at www.uni.edu/counseling.
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10/3/01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Lt. Col. Michael De Puglio, Department of Military Science, (319 273-6220
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
UNI ROTC boasts record high recruiting class
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) recently announced record numbers in its newest recruiting class.
This year's ROTC recruiting class, a total of 31 new freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, is the largest recruiting class in the history of UNI ROTC and the largest class in the region of 17 universities, according to Lt. Col. Michael De Puglio, head and professor of military science at UNI. He said UNI ROTC doubled its recruiting mission and quota.
De Puglio said one of the main reasons for the success is heavy recruiting emphasis placed on college students already in the Iowa Army National Guard and Army Reserve at UNI and Iowa's Community Colleges. The Iowa Army National Guard combined with ROTC incentives, enables Cadets to enjoy benefits in excess of $1,100.
De Puglio said the success also is due in part to the strong state and local support from business leaders, politicians and veterans. Also, he said UNI ROTC is fully integrated in campus life, and many of the ROTC courses are popular electives.
Members of the UNI ROTC recruiting class are __(NAME)__, __(MILITARY SCIENCE CLASS)__ , __(MAJOR)__ from __(HOMETOWN)__.
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