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UNI sings its way to the Big Apple
March 31, 2011
Many native New Yorkers know the old adage connected to their historical landmark, located in the midst of Manhattan: "How do I get to Carnegie Hall?" The natives know best and answer, "Practice...
From rubble to restoration
March 24, 2011
Haiti: one year after ... lending a help hand Many college students’ spring break trips mean escaping the lingering winter weather and heading closer to the equator to bask in warmer territory on a...
If Columbus only knew …
March 22, 2011
In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue and proved to a world of skeptics that the world was round.  This trip was made possible by UNI's Study Abroad program, Continuing and Distance...
Professor broadens our perspectives
March 10, 2011
How can we broaden our minds to different perspectives? Harry Brod might have just the answer you're looking for. Harry Brod, professor of philosophy and humanities at the University of Northern Iowa...
UNI honors new U.S. citizens
March 4, 2011
A new U.S. citizen raises the American flag after taking the Naturalization Oath, making his complex and long journey toward becoming a citizen complete. Approximately 80 individuals...
African-American Read-In
March 1, 2011
Guest speaker, Nothando Zulu, read to first-graders from Waterloo schools at the UNI African-American Read-In. Zulu has been telling African and African American folktales for 27 years....
CME celebrates 40 years
February 22, 2011
"The four decades of the CME have been replete with exciting and inspiring programs, speakers, workshops and other activities," said Michael Blackwell, director of the Center for Multicultural...
A craze … a phenomenon … 'The Interlude Dance'
February 17, 2011
The UNI "Interlude Dance" receives national attention Joining the craze is as easy as learning six simple steps.   1. Warm your hands up around the fire. 1a. Clap your hands at the...
UNI centers around violence prevention
February 10, 2011
UNI's Center for Violence Prevention aims to decrease gender violence on Iowa's three state university campuses UNI received a $700,000 grant from the Department of Justice; a $10,000 grant...
A globally educational experience
February 10, 2011
Where would you be if more than 100 headmasters, principals and directors from countries like Ecuador, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, China, Greece and Bangladesh were in a building together at the same time...
Preserving America's Economic Security
February 9, 2011
President Allen speaks on the fight for Pell grants and other scholarships On Feb. 5, U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) hosted a United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee field hearing, called "...
Animal house
February 8, 2011
UNI's Botanical Center and McCollum Science Hall are home to hundreds of campus critters for all to enjoy. Nestled in the heart of the University of Northern Iowa Botanical Center and McCollum...
"Life is about learning from others"
January 27, 2011
As Jekow Olieny walks to his classes and meets friends on campus, adjusting to the cold Iowa winter isn't the only thing on his mind. Rather, Olieny, a junior family services major from southern...
Top 10 in '10
January 20, 2011
2010 UNI Year in Review The top UNI stories of 2010, in no particular order.   His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet UNI women's volleyball feat His Holiness the 14th...