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Mentors Helping Mentees Explore Dei [Poster], Luigi Lopez

Graduation with Distinction Posters

Explores the role peer mentors fill in helping mentees learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion on college campuses.

Community Engagement Newsletter, May 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Community Engagement.

Community Engagement Newsletter

Contents:

--- Award Recipients
--- PROJECT HERE
--- Iowa Nonprofit Alliance Launching in the Cedar Valley
--- Community Transit Survey
--- Summer Opportunities with Campus Compact
--- UNI Engaged Podcast
--- See you next fall, but in the meantime…

Imposter Syndrome [Poster], Tristan Snell

Graduation with Distinction Posters

Shows how peer mentors can help other students deal with feeling like an imposter in higher education.

Peer Educator Recognition & Awards Banquet, April 26, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. Undergraduate Studies Program.

Graduation with Distinction Posters

The program for the 2023 Peer Educator Recognition & Awards Banquet held on April 26, 2023.

International Engagement, April 25, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

Contents:

--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- Announcements
--- Off to the Capitol: CIEP and Fulbright Students Are Introduced to Des Moines
--- International Education Conference
--- CAB Drive-in Movie Night
--- Grad Fest
--- Coffee Hour Botanical Center
--- De-Stress Days
--- International Impact: Foteini Angeli - Wind Band Conducting '22
--- UNI Botanical Center

Honors Research Day [Program] April 22, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa

Honors Research Day Programs

No abstract provided.

Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, Erik Rohde, Conductor, And Uni Concert Chorale, John Wiles, Conductor, April 20, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Spectrum Project: Space, April 16, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

International Engagement, April 11, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

Contents:

--- Student Leadership Awards - Our Nominees
--- International Offices Invited to Speak at the Capitol
--- Tax Filing Deadline is April 18
--- National Volunteer Week
--- UNI Hosted the IA Regional Fulbright Conference
--- CIEP Rod Library Activity
--- Violent Incident Defense Strategies
--- Farewell Coffee Hour for Visiting Marista Students
--- Taste of Asia Presented by the Asian Student Union
--- Climate Study Town Hall Meetings
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- International Students' INSPIRE-ing Work: Rishika Sheetal Singh; Tenzin Nyima; Benjamin Godard; Polina Syadeyskaya
--- On-Campus Jobs Offer Great Benefits to Students
--- Student Employment …

Misinformation Susceptibility: Partisan & Novel Misinformation Is More Believable, Adan Reyes Salas, Ian Beatty, Taylor Simington, Monty Crain Ii

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

This preregistered study examines how susceptibility to misinformation is affected by its novelty and partisan appeal. Prior research done by Jost et al. (2003) and Zmigrod et al. (2019) have differed in whether an ideological asymmetry exists contributing to heightened susceptibility to misinformation. Our study explores this debate between the ‘rigidity of the right’ versus the ‘rigidity of the extremes.’

Additionally, the present study builds upon previous research assessing the impact of prior exposure to misinformation (what we loosely define as ‘organic’ and ‘novel’) and susceptibility (Pennycook et al., 2018). We also explored whether or not several individual difference variables …

Gymnastics Coaching, Cedar Valley Gymnastics Academy, Ayanna Rost

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Report on aspects of doing an internship at a gymnastics center.

We Would Be Friends: Fans, Musicians And Social Media, Cassidy Byrnes

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

With social media being one of the most prominent forms of communication today, it has become a pillar in the way our society functions. Social media has completely transformed the way we interact with people we know and with people we don’t. Celebrities have taken social media in stride and are using it as part of their brand to communicate with fans, which creates a very interesting dynamic. Musicians and their fans appear to communicate regularly through social media, so fans are doing more than consuming music, they are interacting with other fans and their favorite musicians. Fans, through social …

Differences Between Upper- And Under-Classmen In Intercollegiate Athletics, Benjamin Boezinger, Jessie Woodyard

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

The purpose of this study was to explore differences between upperclassmen and underclassmen regarding the predictors of enthusiastic and constrained commitment to athletics.

Trending En Tiktok: El Cambio De Código Como Estrategia Discursiva; Trending On Tiktok: Code-Switching As A Discursive Strategy, Jessica Vrioni

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Code-switching es la alternancia de two languages durante una frase, oración o conversación. Esa frase es un ejemplo de cambio de código. Hay muchos usos diferentes de cambio de código y algunos son el uso emblemático, el uso para mostrar la identidad y el uso para repetición o clarificación. También la falta de uso de cambio de código es importante. Ahora, con más acceso a las redes sociales y el internet, hay aún más usos de cambio de código. En TikTok, muchos de los usos de cambio de código pueden ser usados como una estrategia discursiva cuando el uso de …

Are Faculty Members Ready To Quit? Organizational Commitment Among Faculty Members, Mackenzie Grenko, Tenzin Kalsang, Tenzin Urgyen

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Discussion of “The Great Resignation” suggests that burnout may influence faculty members’ decisions to withdraw from their field (Daumiller et al., 2021; Klotz, 2021; Sheather, 2021). Still, much of the evidence for faculty burnout and turnover is anecdotal, and further investigation is necessary to determine the impact of burnout and other job demands on turnover intentions.

● In this study, we predicted that participants with higher levels of burnout would report higher levels of turnover intentions (i.e., reported likelihood of leaving their current position for another or retiring early).

● We also examined which job demands and demographics most influenced …

Perceptions Of Political Perspective-Takers, Ian Beatty

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

This study investigates the responses by conservatives and liberals to Republican and Democratic party candidates that take the perspectives of out-group members on topics being discussed.

The Hidden Gem Of Rod Library: The Learning Center, Jaysea Miller

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

A poster describing the services of The Learning Center at the Rod Library and the experiences of a student who worked as an intern at the Center.

1st Judicial District Department Of Correctional Services: [An Internship], Madalynn Stone

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

A poster covering the experiences of an intern with the Iowa First Judicial District Department of Correctional Services.

Rural Identity, Self-Reliance, Stoicism, And Attitudes Toward Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Iowans, Taylor Brown

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

In the United States, 21% of adults have a mental illness. Prevalence of mental illness tends to be highest among young adults (18-25 years old) and lowest among older adults (50 years or older; National Institute of Mental Health, 2020).

Rural communities represent 19% of the United States population (Oser et al., 2022). Research has shown that rates of mental illness are the same in rural areas as in urban areas (Morales et al., 2020) and that suicide rates are significantly higher within rural communities (Brunk, 2010). Despite this, there is a significant lack of help-seeking among rural residents (Morales …

The Role Of Psychology In People's Attitude Toward Legal Abortion In The U.S., Chloe Thostenson, Jiuqing Cheng

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

This study examined the role of psychological factors in people’ attitude toward abortion. A sample of 294 U.S. adult citizens were recruited from mTurk in October 2022. A principal component analysis revealed that people’s attitude toward abortion was grouped into two categories: traumatic (e.g. pregnant due to rape) and elective (e.g., unmarried pregnancy). After controlling for religious belief and political ideology, empathy toward mother vs. unborn, and internal locus of control, was strongly related to the attitude toward abortion in both categories. Greater need for cognition correlated with more support of elective but not traumatic abortion.

Uni Schedule Of Classes: Policies And Procedures, Spring 2023, 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.

Patricia A. Tomson Center For Violence Prevention Newsletter, V2, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Patricia A. Tomson Center For Violence Prevention.

Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention Newsletter

Contents:

--- PATCVP Mission
--- Director's Note
--- MVP: Mentors in Violence Prevention
--- STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Grant (Department of Justice)
--- Hampton-Dumont High School Healthy Relationship Presentations
--- MVP TTT & Workshops at Iowa Colleges
--- MVP Workshop
--- Ft. Dodge Teacher Training
--- UNI's Social & Emotional Learning Conference
--- UNI School of Education Student Teaching Program
--- MVP School Spotlight
--- Tomson Scholars

Csbs Kudos, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

--- Greetings from the Dean
--- Faculty Accolades
--- Promotions
--- Faculty Awards
--- Retirements: Brian Roberts; Clemens Bartollas
--- In Memoriam: Jonathan Lu; Thomas M. Fogarty
--- Department News
--- Student Highlights
--- Alumni Spotlight
--- Snapshots

Emily Paul, Flute, With Serena Hou, Piano, March 22, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Secondary Traumatic Stress: Therapists' Past Trauma And Workplace Intervention [Poster], Morgan A. Wickman

Research in the Capitol

• Secondary traumatic stress (STS): type of indirect trauma wherein listening to the traumatic experiences of another causes causes a stress reaction and can lead to PTSD-like symptoms (6, 18, 13).
• Secondary traumatic stress affects mental health professionals at high rates because they have higher rates of exposure to traumatic content (1, 2, 6, 20).
• The current study analyzes the impact of personal history of trauma on the therapist and how the workplace environment impacts STS to identify ways to reduce the severity and frequency of STS occurring in therapists.

Her Story, Her Right: Narrative As A Basic Human Right, Karlee Colby

Research in the Capitol

This research is an investigation of narrative as a basic human right. Specifically, it looks into what exactly it means for a person to be able to have an accurate life story or account of an event without fear of manipulation and non-consensual distortion. The narratives being analyzed are narratives of violence against women. In this analysis, multiple factors are examined. The first is the idea of narrative as a whole, and the specific uniqueness that surrounds narratives of violence against women. The second is a dive into the legal system and its impact on both the definition of what …

Using Color With Care: An Exploration Of The Application Of Psychological Color Theory Within Language Classrooms, Mackenzie Wisneski

Research in the Capitol

This study is a qualitative analysis of the instructional uses of color for social-emotional and academic assistance within language classrooms. Learners’ environment in relation to information acquisition and retention matters (Krashen, 1982; Maslow, 1970; Perry, 2006), and developing practices connecting color and emotion is beneficial for the psychological regulation of those within any environment (Güneş & Olguntürk, 2020). This is especially important for emergent bilingual students, as these learners are disproportionately exposed to additional academic, emotional, socio-economic, and cultural challenges (Benesch, 2012; Beyer, 2017; Heineke & Vera, 2021). Data comprise surveys and interviews of three K-12 public school teachers of …

16th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], March 6, 2023, 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.

Is A Genetic Diathesis For Poor Nutrition Becoming More Crucial Due To The Uniformity Of Covid Social Stress?, M. Catherine Desoto

Faculty Publications

The important role of nutrition in proper neural functioning and mental health has seen wider acceptance, but is still sadly under recognized given the existent body of research. This Special Issue was designed to unite authoritative information on this topic in one volume. This editorial provides an overview of the issue, and suggests that the combination of social isolation, lack of exercise, and remaining indoors that overtook industrialized societies during 2020 are specific factors expected to change the Gene × Environment interactions for anxiety and depression. Importantly, the recent environmental changes may make biological diatheses for nutritional deficiencies even more …

Emotions In Crisis: Consequences Of Ceremonial Refugee Camp Visits To Bhutanese Refugee Camps In Nepal, Kamryn Warren

Faculty Publications

Research on refugee resettlement frequently overlooks the larger context of the experience of forced migration. As a result, the micro-level interactions between refugees and the bureaucrats who make resettlement decisions are obscured. We can better understand the socio-political dynamics between refugees and the officials deciding their resettlement cases if we approach encounters between refugees and migration officials during ceremonial visits as sites of emotional exchange. This article examines the complex socio-political emotional exchanges of power and vulnerability that underpin the refugee resettlement process through an ethnographic analysis of Bhutanese refugee camps in Nepal.