10/22/02
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Contact:
Aaron Podolefsky, provost and vice president for academic affairs, (319) 273-2517
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
UNI faculty members honored for outstanding teaching, research and service
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Three University of Northern Iowa faculty members were honored for outstanding teaching, research and public service earlier this fall.
Receiving awards were Michael Shott, professor of anthropology, the Class of 1943 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching; Sandra Alper, head of Special Education, Donald N. McKay Faculty Research Award; and Mark Grey, professor of anthropology, the Ross A. Nielsen Professional Service Award. Each received $2,000.
Aaron Podolefsky, UNI provost and vice president for academic affairs, presented the awards. He described Schott as a professor who stresses the process of learning and the development of critical thinking skills within and outside the classroom. "He has earned the reputation among students and colleagues as an outstanding and productive scholar and a rigorous teacher. His students consistently describe him as an exciting professor who loves his job and helps everyone understand the material."
Alper was one of the first in the special education field to address the importance of community-based instruction for individuals with disabilities. As the head of the Department of Special Education, she has directed or co-directed more than $4.5 million dollars in funding for research and demonstrations. According to Podolefsky, "Her work has made a definitive difference, not only to the discipline of special education but, more importantly, to the lives of people whose value has been, for the most part, essentially discounted."
Grey came to UNI in 1990 and is best known for his outstanding service to Midwest communities that have been undergoing rapid ethnic diversification as a result of the arrival of immigrant and refugee groups. As the director of UNI's New Iowans program, he has generated more than $1 million in state and federal funding. "His enthusiasm for working in the field with people at the local level has led many, including Iowa's governor, Tom Vilsack, to seek his assistance," said Podolefsky.
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10/22/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Darrell Taylor, acting director, UNI Gallery of Art, (319) 273-3095
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
UNI Gallery of Art to present 2002 Department of Art Faculty Exhibition
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present the 2002 Department of Art Faculty Exhibition, Nov. 1 to Dec. 2. The opening reception begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, in the Kamerick Art Building lobby. The exhibition is a formal presentation of art media in painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, photography and installation.
This year marks the department's 95th anniversary.
"Presenting faculty work for critical attention is one of the principal functions of an institution devoted to teaching. This faculty is charged with the difficult and rewarding task of producing art as well as training young artists," said Darrell Taylor, the gallery's acting director.
The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The gallery will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 1.
The gallery is located at the corner of Hudson road and West 27th street on the main floor of the Kamerick Art Building. For more information, call (319) 273-3095 or visit www.uni.edu/artdept/gallery.
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10/22/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Susan Hill, director, undergraduate program in Women's Studies, (319) 273-7195
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
Title IX advocate discusses policy and progress
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa's Women's Studies Program and the Iowa Women's Foundation will present Title IX advocate, Christine Grant and her program, "After 30 years, Title IX is still a current issue," at 7 p.m, Tuesday, Oct. 29 in Seerley Hall, Room 115. UNI faculty and students will also speak about their experiences with Title IX.
Grant is a former University of Iowa women's athletic director. A native of Scotland, she graduated from Dunfermline College of Physical Education in 1956. Before joining the University of Iowa in 1969, she coached and played field hockey in Scotland and Canada. Grant received her bachelor's degree in physical education as well as a master's and doctoral degrees in sports administration from Iowa.
In addition to authoring many articles on women in sports, and reviewing collegiate athletic programs, Grant has provided expert testimony in many landmark sports discrimination lawsuits and presentations on Title IX and gender equity throughout the country.
Preceding Grant's speech will be a potluck dinner in Baker Hall, Room161 at 5:30 p.m. The public may attend both events at no charge.
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10/22/02
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Contact:
Katherine A. Cota-Uyar, program manager, John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, (319) 273-7350
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
UNI's Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center offers business course
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is sponsoring a workshop to discuss the legal aspects of a "closely held business", at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the UNI Regional Business Center, 212 E. Fourth St. in Waterloo. The featured presenter will be Sam Kreamer, an attorney from the Des Moines firm of Dreher, Simpson and Jensen.
The presentation will discuss the various legal aspects of owning and operating a small business. Topics will include preventing legal cases and what to do if sued, getting the most out of your lease, and communicating with bankers.
Advanced registration is required. The deadline is Nov. 4. To register for this free workshop, call (319) 273-7350 or e-mail Katherine.cota@uni.edu. Additional information is available at www.jpec.org.
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10/22/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Sara Schuler, UNI admissions counselor, (319) 273-2281
Connie Hansen, campus visits coordinator, (319) 273-2281
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
Fall 2002 University of Northern Iowa Student Alumni Ambassadors announced
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa has announced its fall 2002 Student Alumni Ambassadors. Student Alumni Ambassadors include: __(NAME)__ of __(HOMETOWN)__, a __(CLASSIFICATION)__ majoring in __(MAJOR)__.
Throughout the academic year, Student Alumni Ambassadors meet with current students, prospective students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and other university guests. The Ambassadors are involved in many events, including the Panther Recruitment Team, New Student Bash, Family Weekend, Homecoming, and leading campus tours.
To maintain membership as an Ambassador, students must hold a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The ambassadors must attend meetings twice a month, conduct weekly tours, serve on one committee and assist at special events. The monthly time commitment is approximately 10 hours. The organization is jointly administered by the UNI Office of Admissions, the Alumni Association, and the UNI Office of Development and Foundation.
Sara Schuler, UNI admissions counselor, and Connie Hansen, UNI campus visits coordinator, are co-advisers for the Student Alumni Ambassadors. For more information, contact the UNI Office of Admissions at (319) 273-2281.
Note: to obtain a listing of the students, please contact the Office of Marketing and Public Relations at (319)273-2761.