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Forward Together Update [Vaccinations, Home Tests, & Panther Health Survey], September 7, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Encourages vaccinations against COVID-19, gives information on how to acquire at-home tests for COVID-19, and reminds those experiencing or exposed to COVID-19 to fill out the Panther Health Survey.

Forward Together Update [Student Health Center & Masks] September 1, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reminds students they can get vaccinated at the Student Health Center (and get a $25 UNI Bookstore gift card), reminds everyone that masks are recommended in indoor public spaces, to stay home when sick, to get tested and complete the Panther Health Survey if they experience symptoms.

Free N95 Kit For Employees, August 31, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces the availability of N95 kit for university employees.

Minutes Of Graduate College Committee On Curricula, August 27, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

Forward Together Update [Vaccine Clinic, Free Mask, Testing, & Panther Health Survey], August 26, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Encourages all students, faculty, and staff get vaccinated and gives the hours of the vaccine clinic at the Student Health Clinic. Also announces the availability of a free mask for students at the UNI Bookstore, the options available for testing for COVID-19, and a reminder of who should fill out the Panther Health Survey.

Forward Together Update [Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine, Masks, & Test Kits], August 25, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Provides an update that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been fully approved and that the vaccine is available at the Student Health Clinic. Also provides reminders on the use of face coverings, the Panther Health Survey and who should fill it out, and the availability of test kits for COVID-19 at the Student Health Center.

Welcome Back, And Let's Get Vaccinated, Panthers! August 23, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reminder to students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and encourages wearing masks in classes and other indoor public settings. Also reminds students that once vaccinated, they can get a gift card to the UNI Bookstore.

Forward Together Update [Bookstore Gift Card, Vaccination Clinics, & Cdc Recommendations For Face Coverings], August 17, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces students who have been fully vaccinated are eligible to receive a UNI Bookstore gift card and the availability of on-campus vaccination clinics. Also reminds about the CDC recommendations for face coverings.

Forward Together Update [Welcome Back, Cdc Face Coverings, & Bor Prohibits Face Covering And Vaccination Requirements], August 10, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Shares a welcome back message with encouragement for vaccination against COVID-19 and gives an update for the CDC's recommendations on face coverings. Also reminds that The Board of Regents, State of Iowa guidelines prohibit all public universities from requiring masks or vaccinations on campus.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, August 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- We're growing!
--- Calendar
--- Radio Iowa Recognizes STAR4D Program
--- Industry News

Gender & Sexuality Services Newsletter, August 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services.

Gender & Sexuality Services Newsletter

In This Issue:

--- Check DIS Out
--- Conference Opportunity
--- NISG Board of Directors
--- Wellness Kahoot
--- Gr8 Wellness Scavenger Hunt
--- Upcoming Events

56 Update: Second Round Gerc Certificate Proposal Application, University Of Northern Iowa. General Education Re-Envisioning Committee.

General Education Re-envisioning Committee Documents

The packet of materials for proposals for multi-disciplinary certificates in the second call for proposals in August of 2021.

55 Update: Second Round Gerc Course Proposal Application, University Of Northern Iowa. General Education Re-Envisioning Committee.

General Education Re-envisioning Committee Documents

The packet of materials to make course proposals in the second call for applications.

Socioapp: Detecting Your Sociability Status With Your Smartphone, Aaron Walker, Dheryta Jaisinghani Ph.D., Sarah Diesburg Ph.D.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

We are still recovering from the pandemic’s psychological effects and figuring out how to break out of our quarantine. Students may not realize they have antisocial behaviors that have a negative affect on students’ grades. Our smartphones are packed with sensors that can help us to passively detect social status of a subject and propose prospective remedies. Our hypothesis is that you are social when co-doing certain activities like walking and talking. Thus, we begin with detecting activities such as, walking, sitting, and cooking using the movement sensors accelerometer and gyroscope; then, we detect proximity with another person using the …

On The Vulnerability Of Openthread To Agile Denial Of Service Attacks, Casey Cronin, Sarah Diesburg Ph.D., Dheryta Jaisinghani Ph.D.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

The Internet of Things (IoT) includes physical devices such as sensors, connected home appliances, video monitoring systems, and smart classroom or smart warehouse applications. These devices can capture large amounts of data while using low amount of power to do it, as well as keep track of things going on around it and turn it into usable data for the user depending on what task it is performing.

IoT devices are not immune from security concerns, such as Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. These attacks are important to investigate because they can play a dangerous role in shutting down applications, …

The Solar Eclipse Of 1869 As Seen In Illinois, Indiana, And Kentucky, Trishyan Anthony, Thomas A. Hockey Ph.D.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

No abstract provided.

Mitochondrial Genome Of Geomydoecus Aurei, A Pocket-Gopher Louse, Theresa A. Spradling, Alexandra C. Place, Ashley L. Campbell, James W. Demastes

Faculty Publications

Parasitic lice demonstrate an unusual array of mitochondrial genome architectures and gene arrangements. We characterized the mitochondrial genome of Geomydoecus aurei, a chewing louse (Phthiraptera: Trichodectidae) found on pocket gophers (Rodentia: Geomyidae) using reads from both Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing coupled with PCR, cloning, and Sanger sequencing to verify structure and arrangement for each chromosome. The genome consisted of 12 circular mitochondrial chromosomes ranging in size from 1,318 to 2,088 nucleotides (nt). Total genome size was 19,015 nt. All 37 genes typical of metazoans (2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, and 13 protein-coding genes) were present. An average …

Ubiquitous Libguides: Variations In Presence, Production, Application, And Convention, Chris Neuhaus, Angie Cox, Anne Marie Gruber, Jim Kelly, Hyunseung Koh, Claire Bowling, Gail Bunz

Library Faculty/Staff Publications

The LibGuides platform, a content management system (CMS) from Springshare, has become an integral part of the online presence for many academic libraries. Neither Springshare nor other recent studies have provided an in-depth look at the evolving nature of LibGuides adoption, production and application across university and college categories. This study compared the prevalence and production of LibGuides to other forms of library guides at 799 academic libraries throughout the United States. LibGuides naming conventions were recorded and compared. The use of LibGuides CMS software to create library websites was also documented. This study found that there are clear differences …

The Convergence Of Online Teaching And Problem Based Learning Modules Amid The Covid-19 Pandemic, Daniel Bumblauskas, Nick Vyas

Faculty Work

There is a convergence unfolding between two formerly unique and separate areas of teaching research methodology: distance education and problem-based learning (PBL) environments. Much has been published on each field independently, however, in the modern-era of online, distance, and hybrid educational programs there is a need for more case and experiential-based learning activities which can effectively measure stated learning objectives. Trends in education have led to the development of various methods to instruct courses and conduct research online. Teaching research methodology and pedagogy have evolved to include video capture, remote conferencing, and other real-time communications techniques allowing faculty and students …

Forward Together Update [Welcome Back, Vaccines, & Masks], July 1, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Welcomes back to campus those who have been working remotely. Includes reminders that vaccines are available and masks are encouraged for those not vaccinated.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Premier, Summer 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

Premier

Contents:

--- From the Dean: Delighted, determined, and ready to go
--- Alumni reflections: Life during a pandemic
--- Landmark 2+2 distance education program notes 25 years
--- Research explores hidden links between diversity and leisure
--- Perspectives: Social justice teacher education in an era of division
--- Class Notes
--- Celebrating Excellence
--- College News and Notes
--- UNI Foundation News: Hampton senior receives Strottman scholarship
--- UNI Foundation News: FY 21 Donor Roll

Crosssections, Summer 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Physics.

CrossSections

Contents:

A Message from the Department Head, Dr. Paul Shand --- 1
Faculty Profile: Dr. Paul Shand --- 3
Department Happenings --- 4
Student Focus --- 6
Student Research --- 8
Alumni Profile --- 9
Alumni News --- 10
Science Education --- 11
In Memoriam --- 12
New Physics --- 15

Native Seed Scoop, Summer 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Native Seed Scoop

Contents:

--- Panel Discussion – Native Seed: A Landowner’s Perspective
--- National Conference on Ecological Restoration (NCER)
--- Iowa Prairie Conference – Prairie Kinship
--- Iowa Roadside Conference
--- Tallgrass Prairie Center Updates
--- Native Seed News on the Web
--- Seed Test Variability Evaluated
--- Survey of Native Seed and Plant Consumers
--- Native Seed Highlights from SER2021

The Influence Of Book Club Conversations On Reluctant Or Struggling Readers, Jadee Jo Gloede

Graduate Research Papers

This qualitative case study reports the TL impact on reluctant readers’ sustained engagement in conversations about reading, and the impact the participation in the book club has on a student’s motivation to read. This study from a small, rural area in Northwest Iowa consisted of six fourth grade students and their teacher librarian who met in a book club over a four week time period during summer school. The students were taught different reading roles and utilized them throughout the discussion of the book. The researcher discovered five main themes in response to the research questions. Theme one is Diverse …

Forward Together Update [Update Panther Health Survey, Face Covering Requirements, & More], June 4, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces that the Panther Health Survey no longer needs to be completed unless someone needs to report a COVID-19 related absence. Also provides updates on face covering requirements, events planning for the summer and fall sessions, encourages people to get vaccinated, and a reminder about the accommodations process for students.

Uni Political Science Newsletter, V16n1, June 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Political Science.

Political Science Newsletter

Contents:

--- From the Department Head
--- #PANTHERSVOTE in a Pandemic
--- Poli Sci Senior Receives National Essay Award
--- Ayah Al-Durazi Receives Lux Award for Service
--- Poli Sci Students Receive Campus Leadership Awards
--- Scholarship Recipients
--- Congratulations 2020-21 Graduates!
--- Alumni Spotlight
--- Faculty Updates
--- Warby Leads Study Abroad to Uganda

Report On 2020-2021 Compliance With Continuous Quality Improvement Legislation, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

A report provided to the Iowa Board of Regents regarding continuous improvement processes in courses at the University of Northern Iowa.

Return To Work Update May 21, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reports that the Iowa Board of Regents has ended the COVID-19 State of Emergency requirements and that university faculty and staff will be expected to return to campus for in-person work effective July 1, 2021.

Uni Announces Updates Following New Cdc Guidance, May 20, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces that physical distancing restrictions and face covering requirements are being eased, in accordance with the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also announces additional vaccine clinics.