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Is It Just About Guns? Abc News Framing Of Mass Shooting Stories On Digital Platforms, Maurice N. Emelu

Iowa Journal of Communication

Analyzing news frames in the context of mass shootings is a pertinent and timely subject in the current discussions on gun violence in the United States. This study uses the Analysis of Topic Model Networks frame analysis method to examine ABC News coverage of the 2017 Sutherland Springs, Texas, mass shooting. The study analyzed 202 news stories from ABC's X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and website. The results support previous research on legacy news channels concerning Victims, the Shooter, and Community frames. Additionally, it supports recently discovered frames— Empathy, Interventions, Reactions, and Security. The chi-square test reveals significant differences in the …

Returning To Space And Revisiting The Challenger And Columbia Addresses, Jay M. Hudkins

Iowa Journal of Communication

This article argues that Bush’s Columbia address lacked the necessary rhetorical touchstones established by Reagan’s Challenger address, the exemplar for presidential eulogistic rhetoric following a tragedy in space flight. First, a central theme found in presidential rhetoric concerning space exploration, that of characterizing astronauts as pioneers and space as the new frontier, will be traced. Next, Reagan’s eulogy to the Challenger crew, noting the speech’s points of rhetorical excellence, several of which previous scholars have articulated (Goldzwig & Dionisopoulos, 1986; Jamieson, 1988; Mister, 1986), will be outlined. The goal is to establish rhetorical touchstones by which to judge the Bush …

Welcome From The Editor, Kristen L. Majocha

Iowa Journal of Communication

No abstract provided.

2023 Uni Volleyball Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Contents ... 2
Quick Facts ... 3
2023 Roster ... 4
2023 Schedule ... 5
McLeod Center ... 6
Staff ... 7-13
Meet the Panthers ... 14-26
2022 Overall Stats ... 27
2022 MVC Stats ... 28
Record Book ... 29-60
2023 Opponent Capsules ... 61-64
All-Time Roster ... 65

Hail Our Panthers: 2023 Football Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

INTRO
Quick Facts/Contents --- 2
Personnel Breakdown --- 3
Numerical Roster --- 4-5
Alphabetical Roster --- 6-7
Roster by Position Group --- 8
The Program --- 10-11
UNI-Dome Renovation Project --- 13-15
Team Meeting Room/Practice Field --- 16
MEDIA INFORMATION
Panther Sports Properties/Radio/TV --- 17
Media Policies/Staff --- 18
Parking Map --- 19
Missouri Valley Football Conference --- 20-22
COACHES AND STAFF
Head Coach Mark Farley --- 24-26
Assistant Coaches/Staff --- 27-29
THE PANTHERS
Player Bios (Alphabetical) --- 31-59
OPPONENTS
2023 Opponent Capsules --- 60-61
Series History --- 62
2022 SEASON RECAP
Season Stats --- 72-82
Box Scores/Recaps --- …

Uni Faculty Handbook, 2023 - 2024, University Of Northern Iowa.

University Faculty Documents

University of Northern Iowa Faculty Handbook, Effective July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.

Book Review: Dialogic Editing In Academic And Professional Writing: Engaging The Trace Of The Other, Michael Kearney

Iowa Journal of Communication

No abstract provided.

Rod Library Strategic Plan, 2023-2028, Rod Library. University Of Northern Iowa., Rod Library. University Of Northern Iowa.

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Tallgrass Prairie Center 2022-2023 Highlights, University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Annual Reports

Contents:

--- Staff
--- From Our Director
--- Iowa Roadside Management: Enhancing our public roadsides
--- Research and Restoration: Investigating successful methods for prairie restoration
--- Plant Materials: A prairie pedigree for Iowa’s roadsides and beyond
--- Prairie on Farms: Making prairie practical
--- Irvine Prairie: Restoring a piece of the original Iowa landscape
--- Prairie Roots Project: A deeper appreciation of the prairie ecosystem
--- A Hidden Gem - UNI's Biological Preserves: A legacy of service and partnership
--- Green Iowa AmeriCorps: Service members expand TPC capacity
--- Student Accomplishments: Hands-on experiences at the TPC lead to new adventures …

Assessing Policy Implementation In The Iowa Department Of Veterans Affairs: A Case-By-Case County Analysis, Dylan Boles

Graduate Research Papers

“Assessing Policy Implementation In The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs: A CaseBy-Case County Analysis” is a research paper dedicated to determining relative efficiency of all 99 counties in Iowa in their mission to serve Veterans in the state through assessing multiple independent variables of County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs) and their offices, and their respective impact on the dependent variable, their claims density percentages. Claims density percentages are determined by taking each individual county’s reported claims filed, per the “Running Awards by Beneficiaries by County” report produced by the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), and dividing that by the …

Unibiz, Issue 7, 2022-2023, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Business.

UNIBiz

In This Issue:

From the Dean --- 2
Corporate Social Responsibility --- 4
ESOPS Provide Business a Boost --- 8
Investing with a Cause --- 10
The Heartbeat of the Community --- 14
Benefits that Benefit --- 16
Impact Iowa --- 20
Faculty Views --- 24
Remembering John Pappajohn --- 26
College News --- 28
Annual Giving --- 45

Hail Our Panthers: 2023 Soccer Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Quick Facts --- 2
2023 Roster --- 3
Coaching Staff --- 4-6
Player Bios --- 7-21
2022 Season Stats --- 22
2022 MVC Stats --- 23
2022 MVC Honors --- 24
All-Time Award Winners --- 25
Records --- 26-28
Year-by-Year Results --- 29-31
Series History --- 31
All-Time Roster --- 32

Uni Women's Basketball 2023-2024, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Introduction --- 1
Coaches --- 8
The Panthers --- 12
The Opponents --- 25
2022-23 by the Numbers --- 28
Panther History --- 67

2022-2023 Graduate Program Survey, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

Faculty & Professional Staff --- 3
Survey Methodology --- 4
Degree Counts --- 5
Primary Plans Following Graduation --- 8
Participation at UNI --- 9
Reasons for Attending Graduate School --- 10
Confidence in Skills Following Graduate Education --- 11
Academic Experiences --- 12
Academic Experiences [5 Year Comparison] --- 14
Financing a Graduate Education --- 15
Graduate Assistantships at UNI --- 18
Survey Tool --- 17

Development And Implementation Of A Ngss Curriculum Unit For Astronomy In Ninth-Grade Earth And Space Science, Jessica Hughes

Graduate Research Papers

Since the release of the NGSS in 2013, there has been a gap in available curricula that is aligned with the new standards. To fill this gap, I created and implemented a unit of study aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) on the topic of astronomy for a ninth grade earth and space science course. Much of the available curriculum is above the level of ninth grade students. This curriculum approaches the astronomy standards at the level of ninth grade students.

The research questions were “how well does the curriculum prepare students for the disciplinary core ideas (DCIs) …

The Horror Of Darwinism: The Evolution Of The Monster In Film And Popular Culture, Ava Deitrich

Honors Program Theses

In the following pages, dear reader, you will be astounded, mystified, entertained, and intrigued. Using Stephen King’s three monstrous archetypes outlined in Danse Macabre as a guide, and the 1930’s Universal Monster Films as a starting point, I trace the roots of the Vampire, Two Faced, and Thing Without a Name through time and space. Along the evolutionary track of these archetypes, I touch on changes regarding perception and performance, in relation to social and historical shifts. I will be your guide exploring the scenery, costuming, sound design, and cinematography (to name a few) as I examine each film within …

Common Creativity: Conversations With Artists And Nonartists, Will Nachazel

Honors Program Theses

I have always viewed myself as a creative person. Drawing, writing, and storytelling were the realms I thrived in growing up. I’m highly in tune with the part of myself that’s constantly coming up with new ideas, and I appreciate when I see creativity in others as well. But what I've noticed recently is that people often treat creativity as if it’s a trait that some have and others don’t. When you believe this, it becomes an easy way to brush off your own lack of artistic ability, but what else are you closing yourself off to? There must be …

Neurodiversity And The Field Of Speech Language Pathology: A Literary Review Of The History, Common Practices, And Misconceptions, Wren Anne Repko

Honors Program Theses

Neurodiversity is a new and emerging topic within the field of communication sciences and disorders. This literature review describes what neurodiversity is alongside part of the history of neurodiversity, and then turns and looks at neurodiversity and neurodiverse-affirming care in the field of speech language pathology. This literature review also suggests an area of possible future research looking at undergraduate and graduate students' views of neurodiversity.

Diffusion Of Carbon Nanoparticles Intercalated Into Layered Materials, Madelyn Johnson

Honors Program Theses

Using electron beam radiation, as found in a scanning electron microscope, it is possible to induce the local intercalation of carbon nanoparticles into two dimensional layered materials. This technique can be used to form insulating and optically active nanostructures in samples ranging from graphite to BSSCO. In this study, the evolution of these features with time is explored to determine the stability of such nanoparticles in layered materials.

Over the course of days and weeks, the nanostructures created this way broaden and change height. In general, it appears that material buried deep within the layers diffuses upwards to increase the …

A Next Generation Science Standards (Ngss) Aligned 3rd Grade Weather Unit, Jennifer Hageman

Graduate Research Papers

This unit is the culmination of work on taking the NGSS for weather and climate and creating an inclusive unit for third grade students. At the time this unit was started, many teachers were taking the NGSS and creating units for the classrooms. This unit integrates math, literacy, and social studies standards to help explore the NGSS for weather and climate.

After completion of this unit it was given to two reviewers in the field of teaching. They read the unit and provided feedback for improvement. After review of the feedback it was noted that adaptations for students need to …

What's Your Story? An Analysis Of Video Storytelling For Nonprofit Organizations, Madeline Rummel

Graduate Research Papers

In recent decades, not only has the number of registered nonprofit organizations risen, the public need for nonprofit agencies has risen as well. Additionally, as social media has boomed, the use of social media for marketing purposes by nonprofit organizations has grown instrumentally. This study analyzes the literature on video storytelling, specifically using social media marketing of video storytelling as a means for nonprofits to create a positive impact not just on the agency itself, but also on the community they serve as a whole, and beyond. The five specific areas reviewed are the history of video storytelling, factors for …

Using Fundraising Data Strategically In Nonprofit Organizations To Drive Relational Fundraising, Anna L. Warner

Graduate Research Papers

Nonprofits are continuing to compete for resources and trustworthiness in their communities. Using data in the relational fundraising program at a nonprofit organization is one way to build both the resources needed and the trustworthiness with donors that will ultimately also result in more resources. Looking for ways to implement strategic data in relationships with donors can be time consuming and overwhelming for nonprofit professionals. The purpose of this literature review study is to examine the use of fundraising data to strategically drive relational fundraising in nonprofit organizations. The research questions address the ways in which data can be leveraged …

The Impact Of Summer Camps On The Perceptions Of Individuals With Disabilities And Their Support Systems, Sally Krull

Graduate Research Papers

There is currently a gap in services for individuals with disabilities. There is a staff shortage in the disability services field that has further exasperated many psychosocial concerns for individuals with disabilities. It has also placed an added strain on the families of these individuals. Camps can help to fill these gaps and provide a service that will have a positive impact on the individuals and their families. The staff who work at camp play a crucial part in providing this service. They need to be supported and well-trained to provide the best care available.

The following paper will examine …

Communiqué: College Of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine, Volume 11, Winter 2023-2024, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts, And Sciences.

Communiqué: College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine

Contents:

EVERY ISSUE
Message from the Dean --- 4
Donor Feature --- 5
CHAS Briefs --- 38
Class Notes --- 44

FEATURES
Cave Research --- 6
From Student to CEO --- 10
Alum Opens Math Museum --- 14
New Class ExploresVideo Game Music --- 18
Wise Broadway Tour --- 24
Public Art Incubator --- 28
Alum Finds Success as Celebrity Videographer --- 34

STORIES
Science Trip to Iceland --- 22
Clinical Ethicist Alumnus --- 32
Computer Education Grant --- 33
ESL Program Grant --- 40
Floral Macrophotography --- 42

Biology News 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Biology.

Biology News

Contents:

Letter from the Department Head --- 2
Passion for Teaching --- 3
Meet a Few of Our Recent Graduates: Joseph Correa; Hunter Mennenga; Abby Riley; Liz Wilgenbusch --- 4
Botanical Center Update --- 5
Welcome to Our Newest Staff Member: Jordan Wolff --- 5
Floral Macrophotography --- 6
Announcing the New Floyd Research Fellowship --- 7
UNI Nursing --- 7

Semillas [Seeds]: Elementary Spanish I, Giovanni Zimotti, Rachel Klevar, Eden Jones, Gabriela Olivares-Chat

Faculty Book Gallery

Semillas: Elementary Spanish I is a comprehensive introductory Spanish open-access textbook with reading, listening, speaking, and writing practice. To ensure that our textbook is diverse and inclusive we have built a team of writers who cross gender, age, and nationality. We have consulted with people whose voices represent diverse demographic segments of the Spanish-speaking world to include a plurality of pronunciations and appearances. This textbook underwent a rigorous review process that included professionals from more than ten higher education organizations in the United States.

Promoting Social-Emotional Development In Elementary Children Through The Use Of Quality Picture Books: A Content Analysis, Shauna Mostek

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this research project was to analyze picture books recommended for teaching and developing emotional intelligence in children, to determine which should be considered as quality additions in order to provide teacher librarians, classroom teachers, counselors, and parents with a compiled list of quality picture books to use for the social-emotional development of children in grades K-5. The books were evaluated using Wilson’s Children’s Core Collection as well as the following four top school library reviewing sources: ALSC Notable Children’s Books, Booklist, School Library Journal, and the We Need Diverse Books website. It was then determined how the …

Communicating Emotions Through Art And Conversation, Paige E. Kayvan, Samantha R. Doyle, Payton Cannon, Traci Jolley

Graduate Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Role Of Environmental Features On Student Experience In The University Classroom With The Community Of Inquiry Framework, Heather R. Kennedy, Gloria E. Stafford

Faculty Publications

An active learning classroom design recognizes the importance of students becoming engaged in their own learning. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study compared student-reported data (n = 219) and used the community of inquiry framework to evaluate the impact of environmental features on students’ experience. Students occupied traditional or active-learning classrooms, but the same course content was delivered by the same instructor. Findings indicate a preference for seating at tables versus fixed desks, appropriate personal space and sightlines to the teacher and projector screens, and gratification for forming social connections (i.e., social presence).

Local Observations Of Climate Change And Impacts On Livelihoods In Kamchatka, Russia, Victoria N. Sharakhmatova, Drew Gerkey

Faculty Publications

Indigenous communities throughout the Arctic are confronting unprecedented challenges arising from anthropogenic climate change. The inextricable connections between their livelihoods and social and environmental systems, combined with a rich foundation of individual and inter-generational collective experience and knowledge, make Indigenous communities particularly adept at observing changes in climate and understanding their impacts. In this chapter, we apply the protocol from the Local Indicators of Climate Change Impacts project to document observations and impacts of climate change in Khailino, an Indigenous community on the northern part of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Northeast Siberia, Russia. We use individual interviews to identify what …