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Marchers Walk For Immigration Reform During Sunday's Rally

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the ecumenical service and protest march held in July 2008 in Postville, Iowa to call for immigration reform.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2008, 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.

Inside College Of Humanities And Fine Arts, Summer 2008, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities And Fine Arts.

Inside: College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- Strayer-Wood Theatre Turns 30
-- Alumni Fellows Symposium
-- Department Updates
-- Faculty Bookshelf
-- Student Excellence
-- Program Excellence
-- Alumni Notes
-- Russell Hall Renovation
-- Calendar of Events
-- Message from the Development Director

Biennial Report To The Board Of Regents State Of Iowa 2006-2008, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Cumulative Enrollment 2006/2007
--- Cumulative Enrollment 2007/2008
--- Residence Enrollment by Sessions
--- Full-Time Equivalency Enrollment
--- Degrees Awarded
--- Program Certificates Awarded
--- Summary of Enrollment – Fall and Spring

Spring Commencement [Program], May 10, 2008, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Preservice Elementary Teachers' Images Of Inventors, Audrey C. Rule, E. L. Bisbo, V. Waloven

Open Educational Resources

Technology and invention are an integral part of the elementary school science curriculum, addressed by national standards. Student drawings of scientists have been studied extensively, but little is known of student mental conceptions and drawings of inventors. To uncover student’s images of inventors, ninety preservice elementary teachers at a mid-sized college in central New York State drew images of both inventors and scientists, which were analyzed and compared. Both sets of drawings portrayed white, mostly male figures. Scientists were shown wearing lab coats and working with fuming chemicals in a lab, while inventors more often wore casual clothing and were …

Modeling Scholarly Inquiry: One Article At A Time, Anne Marie H. Gruber, Mary Anne Knefel, Jessica Schreyer, Paul Waelchli

Library Faculty/Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Humorous Cartoons Made By Preservice Teachers For Teaching Science Concepts To Elementary Students, Audrey C. Rule, D. A. Sallis, J. A. Donaldson

Open Educational Resources

Elementary school science is an often-neglected subject in the current literacy-focused political atmosphere. However, reading informational trade books about science in literacy class can help children increase their science knowledge. Incorporating humor through content-related cartoons is an effective way to engage students in deeper understanding of content and creative play with language. A master’s degree student enrolled in a graduate course in instructional design acted as a consultant to a faculty member teaching a course in literacy methods for preservice elementary teachers and engaged undergraduates in creating humorous cartoons to teach science content. The preservice teachers read science trade books …

Honors Research Conference [Program] April 19, 2008, University Of Northern Iowa

Honors Research Day Programs

No abstract provided.

Fifteenth Annual Csbs Student Research Conference Program, April 12, 2008, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.

Inaugural Campus-Wide Graduate Student Research Symposium [Program], 2008, University Of Northern Iowa

Annual Graduate Student Symposium Programs

Welcome
Program
Participants & Poster Locations

Instruction Size Report, Spring 2008, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Gives breakdowns of student credit hours offered by status of instructor, average class size overall, and average class size by status of instructor.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2008, 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.

Adam Smith And Consumerism’S Role In Happiness: Modern Society Re-Examined, Michael Busch

Major Themes in Economics

In modern America, consumerism has encouraged people to seek happiness through constant expansion of their material standard of living. Consumerism has led to a growth of status consumption and want-creation, both of which increase consumption without contributing to happiness. Adam Smith observed that lasting happiness is found in tranquility as opposed to consumption. In their quest for more consumption, people have forgotten about the three virtues Smith observed that best provide for a tranquil lifestyle and overall social well-being: justice, beneficence and prudence. Applying the virtues to modern society may decrease overall consumption but will lead to a more satisfied …

Health Care Reform: An Examination Of The Case For Individual Mandates, Sarah Schares

Major Themes in Economics

Senator Hilary Rodham Clinton has recently put forth a plan in which individuals would be required to purchase health insurance. Her plan has been the target of intense criticism. Individual mandates would target the free-riders of health care and would likely improve the health of the uninsured. Shortcomings of the mandate are the difficulty of enforcement and the unfair burden placed on lower-middle income people. Careful examination of the evidence suggests that the U.S. should not impose individual mandates for health insurance.

Instruction Cost Report, Spring 2008, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Shows the costs associated with running the University of Northern Iowa broken down by college and department

Research In The Capitol [Program], March 10, 2008, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program., Iowa State University. Honors Program., University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.

Samuel Adler Composer / Conductor In Residence, Samuel Adler

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Samuel Adler was born March 4, 1928, Mannheim, Germany and came to the United States in 1939. He was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in May 2001. He is the composer of over 400 published works, including 5 operas, 6 symphonies, 12 concerti, 8 string quartets, 4 oratorios and many other orchestral, band, chamber and choral works and songs, which have been performed all over the world. He is the author of three books, Choral Conducting (Holt Reinhart and Winston 1971, second edition Schirmer Books 1985), Sight Singing (W.W. Norton 1979, 1997), and The Study of …

Dryden’S Battle With Music In King Arthur: The Bracegirdle Hurdle, John Sievers

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

John Dryden came of age during a turbulent portion of England’s history. In his lifetime, he observed the collapse of four different governments. Born in 1631, Dryden lived through Charles I’s beheading, the republican experiment of the interregnum, the return to monarchy under Charles II, and finally the glorious revolution in which perhaps no blood was spilt but the condition of the English throne was undeniably weakened.1 These abrupt and tremendous political changes also included substantial cultural transformations. One of the transformations that had a limiting effect on Dryden’s literary career was the closing of the English theaters during the …

Disarming The Shout Of Doom: Chopra’S Alkahest, Nicola Wilson Clasby

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Whilst researching for manifestations of the Arthurian “legend” in popular culture, I discovered threads of connection with my interest in art and interdisciplinary study, leading me, somewhat circuitously, through alchemy to the field of psychology, and in particular, “New Age” self-help psychology. Arthurian legend has been referenced, adapted and utilized fairly extensively in this field, with titles ranging from Crossing to Avalon: A Woman’s Midlife Pilgrimage¹ to The Return of King Arthur: Completing the Wholeness, Inner Strength, and Self-Knowledge. ² However, based on my research to date, I have found these works have received little acknowledgement by serious …

Arthur C. Clarke’S Childhood’S End: A Prescription For Producing Humanity’S Psychological Maturity, Bill Koch

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Earlier this year, when I would tell people that my Intro to Lit class was reading Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End, they would react with smiles and nods of recognition.

Many said, “Yes, I read that long ago—it’s about spaceships coming to earth, right?”

Indeed it is, and more.

It was the first Clarke book I had read (several years ago for some forgotten reason), but when I finished the book I felt that Clarke had conveyed something of importance, even if in the form of science fiction. There was a gravitas to it I hadn’t expected. I read several …

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, February 14, 2008, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, January 28, 2008, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

We All Teach The Nature Of Science - Whether Accurately Or Not, Michael P. Clough

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The phrase “nature of science” (NOS) is often used in referring to issues such as what science is, how it works, the assumptions underlying the doing of science, how scientists operate as a social group and how society itself both influences and reacts to scientific endeavors. These and many other thoughts regarding the NOS are informed by contributions from several disciplines including, but not limited to, the history, philosophy, sociology, and psychology of science.

Density With Intensity, Michelle State, Laurie Mcghee

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This article presents a guided-inquiry activity where students apply their emerging understanding of density. Students are presented with the question of how different solids and liquids will arrange themselves when placed together. However students are not allowed to physically put them together. With teacher guidance and scaffolding, students determine that they can solve the problem by calculating and comparing the densities of the various substances. This activity would best be used in grades 8-12 in the application phase of the learning cycle, or modified to become a summative assessment for a density unit. This article also discusses the crucial role …

Lgb Students And The School Environment, Molly C. Juhl

Graduate Research Papers

Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) students often face negative school environments. This literature review examines the current school environments encountered by LGB students and the risk factors associated with these experiences. These risk factors include suicide, substance abuse, academic issues, and struggles with identity development. After examining these risk factors, recommendations for improving the school environment are explored. Further recommendations for school counselors working with LGB students are then discussed. This literature review examines the use of client-centered therapy, bibliotherapy, group counseling, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy as approaches to working with LGB youth.

Self-Mutilating Behaviors, Patience Niemoth-Coleman

Graduate Research Papers

Treating self-mutilating behaviors (SMB) is complex. Since people are continuing to engage in the behaviors, counselors need to be informed of the various techniques that are used with SMB as well as to be informed about common myths around self-mutilating behaviors. This paper will explore the methods of SMB, the common myths surrounding SMB, and the theories that explain and inform treatment of.

The Psychosocial Effects Of Pediatric Cancer On Young Adult Cancer Survivors, Jacob D. Schaefer

Graduate Research Papers

Childhood cancer is a current problem in our society. Today survivor rates are increasing. There are increased numbers of childhood survivors dealing with the after affects of cancer as they move into adulthood. Research correlations between childhood problems and adulthood problems have emerged. Issues of psychological, social, and physical concerns have created difficulties for childhood cancer survivors. However, there have been mixed results as some researches show healthy adaptation while others indicate abnormal daily functioning of children and young adults. Future research areas should focus on individual coping methods, social function of young adult survivors, and the human developmental process …

2008 University Of Northern Iowa Softball Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Program Information
--Media Information
--The University
--The Outlook
--The Coaches
--The Panthers
--The Opponents
--2007 in Review
--History

2008 University Of Northern Iowa Panther Volleyball Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Quick Facts --1
--Panther Volleyball - A Winning Tradition --2-3
--Missouri Valley Conference --4
--Media Information --5
--Head Coach Bobbi Petersen --8-9
--Assistant Coaches --10
--Support Staff --11
--2008 Outlook --14-15
--2008 Roster --16-26
--2007 Season in Review --28-29
--2007 Stats --30
--2007 Results --31
--2007 MVC Stats --32-36
--Career Leaders --38
--Season Leaders --39
--Single-Match Leaders --40
--Yearly Leaders --41
--Team Season/Match Records --42
--Year-by-Year Stats --44
--Records --44
--Memorable Milestones --45
--Award Winners --46
--Year-by-Year Results --47-54
--All-Time Roster --55-56
--Opponents --58-60
--All-Time Opponent Records --61
--Opponent Match-by-Match --62-66
--This is UNI --68
--President Benjamin Allen --69 …