11/26/01

News Brief

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UNI opens high-tech classroom

UNI's Information Technology Services will introduce StudioIT, a new high-tech classroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, in Room 245 of Lang Hall.

The "IT" stands for innovative teaching, according to Jason Vetter, specialist with ITS-Educational Technology. During the introduction, ITS staff will provide an orientation to faculty on the use of the technology in the room, and show faculty how to integrate the unique technology tools into their teaching. StudioIT features 20 wireless Gateway laptop computers; and SMART Board, an integrated touch screen computer/display unit with electronic markers.

"The technology itself isn't rare," he said. "It's the concept that is rare. Normally departments put together this sort of lab to be used by its department members. We put it together for use by all faculty on campus, so they can experiment with the technology to enhance student learning."

Contact:

Jason Vetter, specialist, ITS-Educational Technology, (319) 273-6730

TyAnn Morehead, instructional design/development specialist, ITS-Educational Technology,

(319) 273-5854

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

11/21/01 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Jim O’Loughlin, instructor, UNI Department of English Language and Literature, (319) 277-3577

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

UNI professor featured during poetry reading

CEDAR FALLS -- The Final Thursday Reading Series, taking place Thursday, Nov. 29 at Vibe, will feature Barbara Lounsberry, professor of English at the University of Northern Iowa.

Lounsberry, the evening’s featured reader, takes the stage after the 7:30 p.m. open mic time.

Lounsberry is the non-fiction editor of the "North American Review." A Cedar Falls native, she has published a number of critical works including "The Art Of Fact: Contemporary Artists Of Nonfiction," and "Writing Creative Non-Fiction: The Literature of Reality" (edited with best-selling writer Gay Talese).

The Final Thursday Reading Series takes place on the last Thursday of each month. There will be no reading in December. The series starts up again in January. Vibe is located at 909 W. 23^rd St.

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