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NISG to host events honoring veterans
Courtesy NISG will host “Veterans Night Out” at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum (above) on Friday from 6-9:30 p.m. TEHYA TOURNIER November 11, 2021 Veteransrecognized through display and ‘Veterans Night Out’ As the nation celebrates and remembers those who have served this Veterans Day,the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG)will be hosting events to honor those serving currently or in the past.
Field of Flags brings awareness
Active Minds took over Lawther Field on Thursday to spread positive messages to those struggling with their mental health. ERIN KAMP and TEHYA TOURNIER October 21, 2021 On Monday, Oct. 18, hundreds of UNI student athletes and community members of the Cedar Valley area gathered at the south entrance of the McLeod Center, eager to begin the second annual UNIty march towards the Campanile, located in the center of UNI’s campus.
Family Weekend returns
NI Archives Family Weekend will take place Friday, Oct. 15-17. Numerous events and activities will be going on around campus to engage Panther families in campus life. TEHYA TOURNIER October 11, 2021 Families of Panthers will have the opportunity to check out their student’s second home on Friday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 17. Students’ families can meet other Panther families and are welcome on campus to explore and get engaged through activities and events.
“The Great Gatsby” Maucker Movie
TEHYA TOURNIER September 30, 2021 Engage, explore and entertain.Those are the three E’s the UNI Campus Activities Board (CAB) sticks to when planning events for students and faculty. To follow the theme of 2021 Homecoming, ‘Let The Good Times Roar,’ on Tuesday, Sept 28, the CAB board presented the 2012 film “The Great Gatsby” at Maucker Union.
Update: COVID-19 on campus
TONI FORTMANN COVID-19 continues to be a fear for some around UNI’s campus. As of Sept. 13-19, 119 tests were administered on campus and 10 cases were positive. TEHYA TOURNIER September 23, 2021 As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise nationally, the pandemic is still far from over.Locally, a mask mandate was implemented throughout the Cedar Falls elementary schools this week to prevent the spread of cases. According to coronavirus.iowa.gov as of Sept.
September is suicide prevention month
TEHYA TOURNIER If you or someone you know is in need of help, please get help or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255. TEHYA TOURNIER September 16, 2021 National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month kicked off starting Sept. 1, and all month long national and local organizations are doing their part to educate and support those affected by suicide in any way.
Students help de-stress through plate smashing
Students got the chance to let off some steam by smashing plates outside Maucker Union. TEHYA TOURNIER April 15, 2021 It is an ancient Greek custom to break plates and vases at weddings and other special events as a sign of joy and lasting years.More recently, due to the popularity of TikTok, breaking plates has a whole new meaning.
Dan Levy to attend homecoming 2020.5
Students can look forward to a week of fun events as part of “Homecoming 2020.5” TEHYA TOURNIER and Anthony Witherow March 25, 2021 The week of April 5 will see a multitude of events occurring as part of a mini homecoming week titled, “Panther Park: UNI Homecoming 2020.5,” the most notable being a virtual discussion with Emmy Award winning actor, director, writer and producer Dan Levy on Friday, April 9 at 9 p.m. Levy – known mostly for his role as David Rose in the hit television series...
Submissions wanted for “What Were You Wearing?” Exhibit
UNI’s Office of Compliance and Equity Management is asking for students and community members to submit their stories for the “What Were You Wearing?” Exhibit. TEHYA TOURNIER March 18, 2021 According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), for every 1,000 estimated rapes, six rapists are convicted and incarcerated.
2021 Teacher Fair to take place virtually
NI Archives For the first time, UNI’s Teacher Fair will be taking a digital approach due to COVID-19. TEHYA TOURNIER February 25, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a hindrance to many things across the world, but it will not stop UNI from helping future educators find their first job out of college. Normally an in-person event, the 2021 UNI Teacher’s fair will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 3 from 4-7 p.m., powered by Handshake.
Patti Pace Festival to address racial equality
Courtesy Photo All are encouraged to attend the virtual Patti Pace Performance Festival this weekend. TEHYA TOURNIER February 18, 2021 The 21st annual Patti Pace Performance Festival will have a different look from previous years, taking place virtually on Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 20. The festival will aim to create and expand the connections of community members and students through the art of performance.
Men’s basketball drops latter game vs SIU
TEHYA TOURNIER February 4, 2021 Coming off of a 74-62 victory from Saturday’s game against Southern Illinois, the UNI men’s basketball headed into battle for game two on Sunday afternoon. The Panthers played from behind for much of the game and trailed by 13 points at halftime, but an improved second half saw them claw back into the contest. The Panthers struggled shooting in all three major categories in the first half of the game.
Recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance at UNI
NI Archives The women’s and Gender Studies department will be hosting a candlelight vigil this Friday for Transgender Day of Remembrance. TEHYA TOURNIER November 19, 2020 To be heard, seen and respected. That is what graduate student Noah Andrew said he believes the Transgender Day of Remembrance is for.
Cedar Valley Angels to host “A Race to Embrace”
Courtesy Photo A virtual race will be taking place later this week to raise awareness for children in foster care. TEHYA TOURNIER, Staff Writer November 5, 2020 UNI student Ryan Van Maanen was given an assignment for one of his classes to put together an event for an organization in the Cedar Valley area.Being a volunteer within the community, Van Maanen knew exactly what organization to choose, Cedar Valley Angels.
Virtual clothesline project brings awareness to abuse
NI Archives The annual Clothesline Project will take place virtually during the week of Oct. 19. TEHYA TOURNIER, Staff Writer October 19, 2020 Each year, the UNI Women and Gender Studies program hosts The Clothesline Project due to October being National Domestic Violence Awareness month. The Clothesline Project invites everyone to come together in support of raising awareness for violence against women, the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups.
Athletics Feature: Keeping Up With the Greens
Story Links Great leaders don't tell you what to do, they show you how it's done, and that is what Michele Green has instilled in her family. Married for twenty three years and settling in their eleventh and final house, Kyle and Dr. Michele Green now have two Panther basketball players in their family, A.J., the reigning Larry Bird Player of the Year and Emerson, a freshmen on the women's team.
“Imagine College Hill!” returns
City of Cedar Falls The City of Cedar Falls and the College Hill Partnership are holding a virtual charrette to gather community input for the future of the College Hill area. TEHYA TOURNIER, Staff Writer October 1, 2020 Calling all UNI students: the city of Cedar Falls wants you to use your imagination.
UNI men’s rugby overcoming challenges in 2020
TEHYA TOURNIER, Sports Writer September 17, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the spring season for UNI men’s rugby was cut short with their fall season being delayed as well. Coach Jesus Ramirez said with no games or scrimmages happening, practice has also been altered when comparing to past seasons.
Trump advisor hosts campus event
GELASE MAGNIFICAT Students stop at a registration table outside Maucker Union at the "Make Campus Great Again" event on Monday, Aug. 24. TEHYA TOURNIER, Staff Writer August 27, 2020 On Monday, Aug. 24, at 3:30 pm, Eric Branstad, Senior Advisor for Iowa for President Trump’s 2020 campaign, visited UNI to host a “Make Campus Great Again” event as a part of a kick-off to the Republican National Convention.
UNI professor teaches from distance
TEHYA TOURNIER, Staff Writer August 24, 2020 Being housed in her hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona with her husband, a newborn daughter and her parents was not what Brooke Wonders expected when she left Cedar Falls in May of 2019 for a professional development absence. Wonders is a professor in the UNI Department of Languages and Literatures, as well as a non-fiction writer.
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