College of Education

Young Male Leaders: Boys on the Move!

Mon, 07/08/2013 - 9:00am - Fri, 07/12/2013 - 3:00pm

This camp is designed for young male students interested in exploring, discovering and expanding learning experiences and opportunities through science, environmental learning and technology! Bring your special gifts, talents, creative thinking and constructive building skills. Extra time will be spent at UNII's Wellness/Recreation Center and other sites on campus! Have a little fun rock climbing, playing basketball, racquetball, table tennis, volleyball and more. Enjoy the pleasure of eating lunch daily at UNI's dining center!


9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ages: 1st-5th Grades

Cost: $110.00 

Location: 
2nd floor, Schindler Education Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Dr. Gloria Kirkland Holmes

1373659200

Shining Stars Girls: Looking Ahead with Imaginations

Mon, 06/24/2013 - 9:00am - Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:00pm

This session is designed to allow girls to use their creativity and imagination by using a variety of musical instruments, scarves, jump ropes, hula hoops, art materials, and creating their own original games and toys! Using environmental materials will enhance these learning experiences. Each student will have daily and individual access to technology as well as a wealth of children's books and literacy materials! Enjoy the honor of visiting various sites on UNI's campus and eating lunch daily in UNI's dining center!

9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily

Ages: Grades K-5

Cost: $110 per week 

Location: 
2nd floor, Schindler Education Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Dr. Gloria Kirkland Holmes

1372449600

Shining Stars Girls: Looking Ahead with Creativity

Mon, 06/17/2013 - 9:00am - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 3:00pm

This camp is designed for girls in grades kindergarten through fifth grades who are eager to have lots of creative learning and challenging experiences. Learn how to sew on a sewing machine, do stitchery, quiltmaking, crochet, braid, create your own books and stories. Daily use of technolgy for each girl is a highlight of this camp!

Enjoy the experience of being on a university campus, eating lunch in one of the dining centers, visit various sites on campus, especially the Wellness/Recreation Center where we will try a little rock climbing (only if interested), volleyball, badminton, racquetball, basketball, aerobics and more!

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Ages: Grades K-5

Cost: $110.00 per week 

Location: 
2nd floor, Schindler Education Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Dr. Gloria Kirkland Holmes

1371844800

Adapted Sports Camp

Wed, 06/12/2013 (All day) - Sat, 06/15/2013 (All day)

The Adapted Sports Camp is the only opportunity in the state for youth using wheelchairs to compete in recreational sports. Athletes can participate in track and field, basketball, hand cycling, football, rugby, softball, tennis and many others. The goal is to get most athletes with a disability to learn that they have many abilities to achieve success in sports activities, and then translate that to have the confidence to look at many other obstacles that may come up in their lives and find a way to overcome them.

Location: 
University of Northern Iowa
Contact Information
Name: 
Jack Eherenman
Phone: 
(319) 493-0978

1371272400

International Dance Theatre Spring Show: Traditions

Sun, 04/28/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

International Dance Theatre will present its annual spring show. The show will feature ballroom, tap and ethnic dances from around the world. The show is suitable for the entire family. Tickets are $3 for students and $6 for the general public.

Location: 
Strayer-Wood Theatre
Contact Information
Name: 
Daniel Wells
Phone: 
(319) 273-3560

1367181000

International Dance Theatre Spring Show: Traditions

Sat, 04/27/2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

International Dance Theatre will present their annual spring show. This show will feature ballroom, tap and ethnic dance forms from around the world. The show is suitable for the entire family. Tickets are $3 for students and $6 for the general public.

Location: 
Strayer-Wood Theatre
Contact Information
Name: 
Daniel Wells
Phone: 
(319) 273-3560

1367114400

Reading Recovery and Elementary Literacy Conference

Fri, 04/19/2013 (All day)

This is the 45th annual Elementary Literacy and Reading Recovery Conference offering professional development.

Location: 
Schindler Education Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Deb Rich

1366347600

Reading Recovery pre-conference

Thu, 04/18/2013 (All day)

The Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy is sponsoring an Academy (new) and the Reading Recovery pre-conference.

Location: 
Maucker Union
Contact Information
Name: 
Deb Rich

1366261200

Educating Educators Conference: Exploring Exceptionalities

Sat, 04/06/2013 - 8:30am - 12:30pm

The Multicultural Teaching Alliance, in partnership with the Student Council for Exceptional Children, will host its 2nd Annual Educating Educators Conference. This year's theme is Exploring Exceptionalities. Julie Landsman, author of A White Teacher Talks About Race, will serve as the keynote speaker. College of Education faculty will facilitate breakout sessions focusing on special and gifted education.This event is free and is open to all teacher education students, faculty, staff and community partners.

Location: 
Lobby, Schindler Education Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Lauren Hanzelka
Email: 

1365269400

Film Screening: "High Ground"

Wed, 04/03/2013 - 6:30pm

"High Ground: 11 Wounded Warriors, Climbing Home From War" follows a group of veterans from Irag and Afghanistan as they climb Mt. Lobuche in the Himalayas attempting to heal the emotional and physical wounds of war. Panel discussion featuring members of the UNI Veterans Association and Chad Jukes, one of the soldiers featured in the film, follows the screening. Refreshments will be served; free and open to the public.

Location: 
Center for Multicultural Education
Contact Information
Name: 
Amy Petersen
Phone: 
(319) 273-7959

1365031800