UNI professor joins Iowa Academy of Education

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa The Iowa Academy of Education has named Gregory Stefanich, professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Northern Iowa, its newest member. Stefanich is a nationally recognized leader in the field of Science education.

Only individuals who have made significant contributions to educational improvement through research and scholarly activities are considered for membership. Stefanich was nominated by Sandra Alper, head of the UNI Department of Special Education.

Stefanich has authored three books, numerous book chapters and monographs, and published approximately 50 articles in major refereed journals. He has presented his work at conferences throughout the United States and in Europe, Asia and South America. He has served as the director for 17 externally funded grants and has provided assistance in professional development for over 150 school districts, mostly in Iowa.

Stefanich received his doctorate in curriculum and supervision from the University of Montana. He joined the faculty at UNI in 1986.

The Iowa Academy of Education was created and is supported by the First In the Nation in Education (FINE) Foundation to anticipate the information needs of Iowa educators and policymakers and to give increased credibility to educational research.

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10/18/02

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Guy Sims, associate director of Mauker Union, (319) 273-2683

James O'Connor, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

'Reel to Real' film at UNI to explore effects of pornography in society

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --The next film in the University of Northern Iowa's "Reel to Real" film series will be "Pornography: The Double Message," a documentary exploring the effects of hard-core pornography in society. The film will be shown from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Maucker Union University Room South. A discussion following the film will be facilitated by Mike Bobeldyk, program coordinator at Maucker Union.

Guy Sims, associate director of Maucker Union, said the film is part of the year-long Reel to Real film series that presents short films worthy of reflection, discussion, challenge and criticism.

The series, sponsored by the Maucker Union Student Activities office, will continue Nov. 20, with "Spirit of the Dawn."

The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Guy Sims at (319) 273-2683.

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10/18/02

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Susan Hill, director, undergraduate Women's Studies program, (319) 273-7195

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

UNI Women's Studies program to offer 'Women on Fridays' series

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa The next session of "Women on Fridays," a discussion series offered by the University of Northern Iowa Women's Studies program will be at noon, Friday, Oct. 25, in Baker 161. The topic will be "The History of Women's Studies at UNI."

The program will continue, meeting the fourth Friday of each month. Topics and dates are:

Friday, Nov. 15, "Teaching Women's Studies -- What does it mean?"

Friday, Feb. 28, "Teaching Women's Studies -- What does it mean? (continued)"

Friday, March 28, "What Can I do with a Degree in Women's Studies? -- Graduates Return."

Friday, April 25, "Women's Studies in the Community -- the Community Speaks."

The discussions, said Susan Hill, director of the undergraduate program in Women's Studies, "are about creating community through the exploration of history and purpose of Women's Studies in the academy, at UNI and in our community."

They are free and open to the public. Those attending should bring a lunch; dessert will be provided.

For more information, contact Susan Hill, director of the undergraduate program in Women's Studies, (319) 273-7177.

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10/18/02

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Jascenna Haislet-Carlson, marketing director/theatre publicist, Theatre UNI, (319) 273-6387

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

Theatre UNI institutes 'Conversations with the Community'

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Theatre UNI will host the first of three "Conversations with the Community," on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Bertha Martin Theatre on the UNI campus. The series is designed to share with the public Theatre UNI's mission and philosophy on producing theatre within an educational environment.

The subject of the first conversation is the process used to select plays. Participating are Jay Edelnant, professor of theatre, and Karen Mitchell, associate professor of communication studies, artistic director of Interpreters Theatre and director of SAVE Forum Actors.

Theatre UNI is celebrating the 25^th anniversary of the Strayer-Wood Theatre and 100 years of theater on campus. "The conversation series was developed to discuss the importance of art and theatre in challenging audiences to examine their personal views, consider their role in society and think beyond their immediate community," said Jascenna Haislet-Carlson, marketing director and theatre publicist.

The conversation series is free and open to the public.

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