Inside UNI Feature Story Archive

	Thursday, September 20, 2012 Making a difference in women's lives A professor in social work at the University of Northern Iowa promised the women in his research projects, who were battered and battling with substance abuse, that their stories would make a difference. William Downs has been a lifelong advocate for victims of domestic violence and substance abuse. His passion for his research and collaborative partnerships have allowed him continued funding from state and national grantees for his work.
	Monday, September 17, 2012 Finding your career path at the UNI Career Fair More than 1,500 students descended upon the McLeod Center, dressed to impress in their business suits, for the University of Northern Iowa's Career Fair. Students were greeted by more than 150 employers that were recruiting and making interview decisions.
	Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Death holds the key to how we live "Most of us don't die the way we want to," observed Francis Degnin, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy and World Religions at the University of Northern Iowa. As an ethicist, Degnin bases this observation on a wealth of experience. In addition to teaching two courses (Bioethics and Death and Dying) at UNI, he serves as the primary ethics consultant for three area hospitals.
	Sunday, September 9, 2012 Advancing communication and literacy skills Marie, a first-grader with cerebral palsy, works on her journal entry with Cecila, a paraprofessional. Cecilia asks Marie what she would like to write about today and opens a large laminated book filled with icons with the corresponding word underneath each image. Cecilia runs her finger down the columns of icons. Marie nods her head when Cecilia reaches "activities," indicating she'd like to write about an activity.
	Monday, September 3, 2012 Panther Village: The new digs on campus Things are definitely changing in the world of on-campus living. With the addition of the University of Northern Iowa's newest residence hall, Panther Village, students don't even need to leave their rooms for meals – they can make whatever they want in their fully equipped kitchen. They also have the ability to study in their private bedrooms or lounge around in furnished living rooms.
	Tuesday, August 28, 2012 UNI's student body president welcomes students Hello fellow Panthers, new and returning, welcome to a new academic year at the University of Northern Iowa. I sincerely hope each of you had exciting and relaxing summers and are now prepared for a year of excellent opportunities. New friends will be made and life-changing experiences will be had here at UNI, and I hope each of you have the best experiences possible.
	Sunday, August 26, 2012 A look at first-year learning Every family in the U.S. has a story of migration. Some look back hundreds of years to find that one person who came to the U.S. from another country, while others don't have to look any further than America itself.
	Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Panther Marching Band: The real deal From early February, when the University of Northern Iowa Panther Marching Band student leadership team brainstorms on show ideas, scribbling madly on a whiteboard, to the opening strains of the music at the first pregame show of the football season, it's a long journey.
	Sunday, August 19, 2012 Welcome back to UNI! Welcome back UNI students! Many Welcome Week activities are planned to introduce you to student life. A few upcoming events include: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson Transfer Student Welcome Rainbow Reception Here's a look at some of the activities that have already wrapped-up. For a full Welcome Week photo gallery, visit http://www.uni.edu/this-is-uni/galleries/.
	Monday, August 13, 2012 Welcome back from President Allen August is an exciting time at UNI. It's when we welcome back our returning students, faculty and staff, and warmly welcome our new students, faculty and staff. The university has made several strategic decisions that strengthen our core mission and support our commitment to provide students high-quality educational experiences. We are stronger than ever and we are looking forward to another great year filled with many new milestones and opportunities.
	Thursday, August 2, 2012 Student employees make their mark at UNI You see it all over campus… a cheery welcome, a bright smile, a hot meal served, phones answered and visitors helped – these are just a snapshot of the 2,500 plus University of Northern Iowa student employees who work on campus.
	Tuesday, July 24, 2012 UNI student 'Recycles Rite' Most college students stay away from getting up too early. They enjoy the choice of going to class in the late morning or after lunch. But, there's at least one University of Northern Iowa student out and about every morning at 7:30 a.m. – and it's not even for class!
	Tuesday, July 17, 2012 UNI unites with Brazil for global partnerships If someone were to ask what the similarities between Iowa and Brazil are, you'd probably have to stop and think a moment. Iowa is "America's Heartland." It's cold during the winter and can be very hot in the summer. Most of Iowa is used for agriculture; crops cover 60 percent of the state. It's the nation's largest producer of ethanol and corn, and some years is the largest producer of soybeans as well.
	Monday, July 2, 2012 UNI new student orientation: The journey begins New student orientation at the University of Northern Iowa is the start of a whole new chapter in a student's life. The two days incoming students and their families spend on campus is a sneak preview of college life and a time to make new friends -- and it's been in full swing since the start of June. UNI orientation staff members have spent weeks greeting fresh faces and making sure each and every student has the time of their lives.
	Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Getting to the root of the matter Floods and soil erosion, conditions that have been worsening in the Midwest over the last few years, can rob Iowa of its fertile soil. Although many solutions have been proposed, such as levees, terraces and wetlands, they are often short term. "To address the problem at its source, we have to look at the function of plants on the landscape," said Laura Jackson, University of Northern Iowa professor of biology.
	Wednesday, June 20, 2012 UNI professor honored with presidential award Jody Stone, a science education professor at the University of Northern Iowa, has been awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
	Sunday, June 17, 2012 UNI Solar Panthers place third at Solar Splash For the second year in a row, the University of Northern Iowa hosted the 2012 Solar Splash World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat Racing June 13 through 17, at George Wyth State Park in Cedar Falls. Eighteen college and university teams from across the country, including teams from Turkey, England and Mexico, participated in this year's event.
	Thursday, June 14, 2012 An American Panther in London: The return home Editor's note: UNI graduate student Leah Reuber recently traveled abroad as a program assistant for the London/Ireland Capstone course. We asked her to blog about her experiences. This is her final post from An American Panther in London.
	Sunday, June 10, 2012 Theatre shines light on autism An experimental program designed for young people on and off the autism spectrum was launched in 2011 as part of the Sturgis Youth Theatre. The Spectrum Theatre, held in Oct. and Nov. on the University of Northern Iowa campus for six to eight and nine to 12 age groups, was developed and taught by Gretta Berghammer, professor of drama education and youth theatre at UNI.
	Monday, June 4, 2012 Iowa Writing Project celebrates 35 years of writing well "If people can't write well, they don't think well. If they don't think well, other people will do the thinking for them." - George Orwell, English novelist and journalist. This quote embodies the foundation of the Iowa Writing Project (IWP) located at the University of Northern Iowa. For 35 years, IWP has been improving the practice of the teaching of writing from kindergarten through college.