President Ben Allen poses with the 2013 Diversity Matters Award Winners (see story below)
President Ben Allen poses with the 2013 Diversity Matters Award Winners (see story below)
Resident Assistants from all over the Midwest participated in UNI's 23rd Annual RA Conference
Resident Assistants from all over the Midwest participated in UNI's 23rd Annual RA Conference
WRS staff photo taken for the Centennial Celebration of Collegiate Recreation
WRS staff photo taken for the Centennial Celebration of Collegiate Recreation
Sue Follon Exemplary Service Awards were presented by VP Hogan to four Student Affairs staff at the division's luncheon.
Sue Follon Exemplary Service Awards were presented by VP Hogan to four Student Affairs staff at the division's luncheon.
Eric Benson, student veteran, speaks at the Veterans Day Flag Ceremony held on November 9.
Eric Benson, student veteran, speaks at the Veterans Day Flag Ceremony held on November 9.
Vice President Terry Hogan and PSE graduate students attend NASPA Regional Conference (see Nov.13 news item)
Vice President Terry Hogan and PSE graduate students attend NASPA Regional Conference (see Nov.13 news item)
Veteran Sara Mcdowell addresses audience members on Oct. 24 for the showing of the Invisible War documentary.
Veteran Sara Mcdowell addresses audience members on Oct. 24 for the showing of the Invisible War documentary.
UNI ROTC Cadets presented flags during the Korean War Ceremony held on Oct.13 which honored over 300 veterans for their service.
UNI ROTC Cadets presented flags during the Korean War Ceremony held on Oct.13 which honored over 300 veterans for their service.
President Ben Allen and MJ Dolan of the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees were joined by UNI Students on Oct 3 & 4
President Ben Allen and MJ Dolan of the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees were joined by UNI Students on Oct 3 & 4
The WRS recently launched their new monthly magazine called Student Health 101
The WRS recently launched their new monthly magazine called Student Health 101
Tracey Godon, Senior Assist. Director of Career Services was honored as a Waterloo Friend of Tourism. (see the story 6/11/2012)
Tracey Godon, Senior Assist. Director of Career Services was honored as a Waterloo Friend of Tourism. (see the story 6/11/2012)
UNI students earn awards at regional orientation conference (See 4/5/12 news item)
UNI students earn awards at regional orientation conference (See 4/5/12 news item)
Pathfinders will provide important leadership to incoming students (See 6/8/12 news item)
Pathfinders will provide important leadership to incoming students (See 6/8/12 news item)
Lauren sends t-shirts to students who will be living in the dorms this fall. Room assignments are made in May.
Lauren sends t-shirts to students who will be living in the dorms this fall. Room assignments are made in May.
The 36th annual UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair for Educators sets attendance records.
The 36th annual UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair for Educators sets attendance records.
President Ben Allen, left, joins students for dinner at Piazza dining center.
President Ben Allen, left, joins students for dinner at Piazza dining center.
Health Beat in Maucker Union offers students the convenience of a central campus location to exercise.
Health Beat in Maucker Union offers students the convenience of a central campus location to exercise.
TC promotes Student Employment Week by taking calls at the Office of Financial Aid.
TC promotes Student Employment Week by taking calls at the Office of Financial Aid.

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Flag Planting Remembrance September 11 unites community in relfection on anniversary of 9/11 tragedy (slide show)

September 12, 2011

UNI faculty, staff, students and community members joined the Northern Iowa Student Government for a Flag Planting Remembrance on Sept. 11 at Lawther Field. Individuals planted flags in memory of each person who lost their life on 9/11.
 
A moment of silence was held at 8:37 a.m., 8:59 a.m., 9:03 a.m. and 9:28 a.m. (all CST), to commemorate the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers, and the crashes at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. University of Northern Iowa.
 

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MAP-Works® Contributes to New Student Success

Between September 16 and October 11, 2013, new freshmen at UNI are strongly urged to increase their chances of social and academic success by taking the 15-minute MAP-Works® (Making Achievement Possible) survey.  Immediately after taking the survey each student receives an individualized report that includes valuable feedback, recommendations and information related to succeeding in college. 

Annual Welcome Back BBQ is a big success! (click here to see slide show)

The annual Welcome Back BBQ was another successful event organized for Welcome Week 2011.  Upcoming events include a health fair, progressive picnic, night view from the UNI Observatory, outdoor movie at Lawther field, sorority recruitment and more.  For a complete schedule of events, link here.

Panther Picnic attracts hundreds of students (click here to see slide show)

The Panther Picnic held east of the McLeod Center, August 18, attracted hundreds of students for a picnic, games, socializing, an activity information fair and more. The event is sponsored by Campus Activity Board and launches fall semester programming by that student group.
 
Welcome Week activities continue through August 31.  See the Welcome Week website for more information.
 

Gay-straight alliance earns recognition from Iowa organization

August 17, 2011

UNI Proud has earned recognition as the best gay-straight alliance of 2011.  The award was giving by the Iowa Pride Network. 
 
The Iowa Pride Network awards are designed to recognize and honor the best middle school and/or high school gay-straight alliance and college and/or university LGBT group in the state of Iowa.  Awards go to LGBT student organizations that have shown a committed effort to raise awareness of LGBT issues on their campus and in their communities and have pioneered programs that increased respect for LGBT people.

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