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Not "just a teacher"
November 5, 2010
The University of Northern Iowa's biannual Teacher Education Induction Convocation honored 394 students who have satisfied requirements to be officially admitted into the UNI Teacher Education...
Business and improv: an uncommon duo
November 2, 2010
The Speech and Debate Program, Public Relations Student Society of America and Interpreters Theatre are groups that University of Northern Iowa students majoring in communication studies and...
Rock solid experience
November 1, 2010
Choosing a path up a wall of limestone can be tricky. What appear to be deep pockets, a good place for a solid grip can be deceiving. Instead, the hand will slip on polished stone, too slick for a...
TK receives a "pawsitive" response
October 28, 2010
  Secondary mascots across the U.S. Many universities and colleges throughout the U.S. have secondary mascots that come out for special occasions to help the top mascot spread spirit and...
There's no crying at Homecoming! ...Or is there?
October 26, 2010
The University of Northern Iowa jumped into its 89th Homecoming celebration, themed "Let the Good Times Roar," with some long-lasting university traditions. Officially kicking off Homecoming week...
Giving back moves the Cedar Valley forward
October 21, 2010
From freshmen to graduate students, faculty to staff, student organizations to residence hall members, UNI is giving back and connecting with the Cedar Valley with the Volunteer Tuesdays program. "...
An uplifting four-letter word
October 19, 2010
As joggers take an evening run and students head to the Rod Library for an all-night study session, the sound of jazz accompanies every step and every turn of their textbook pages. Each Monday...
A delicate undertaking
October 12, 2010
  A large but delicate move is happening in the coming weeks at the University of Northern Iowa. Nearly 1,500 pieces of UNI's Gallery of Art permanent collection will be moved from temporary...
Family, friends and fun, oh my!
October 8, 2010
As the sounds of accordions and guitars played in the background, the University of Northern Iowa kicked off its annual Family Weekend celebration with Oktoberfest-style beverages and food,...
Students fast forward to their future
October 5, 2010
Do you think Bill Gates knew he would become what he is today? Do you think people like Katie Couric, Barack Obama or Michael Jordan knew what their success would be before it happened? Or, did they...
Student jumps into field experience at its finest
September 30, 2010
University of Northern Iowa education students spend many hours in Iowa's classrooms getting hands-on experience. UNI student Amy Martens' experiences took her all the way to Cairo, Egypt. Martens...
UNI student digs for truth behind historian's legacy
September 30, 2010
Nathan Gruber didn't spend the majority of his summer vacation basking in the summer sun. Rather, he spent his summer immersed in books, newspapers and archival library collections. Gruber, a...
Students and alumni search for jobs at the fair
September 23, 2010
What do you get when you pack 123 employers and hundreds of eager students and alumni looking for jobs into the University of Northern Iowa McLeod Center? The 2010 Fall Career Fair! There, attendees...
International students celebrate new semester
September 21, 2010
Some 150 international students were joined by faculty, staff and community members at the International Services Office annual welcome back reception to celebrate the start of a new school year at...