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People At Interfaith Prayer Service, Rally Urge Justice For Migrants, Barb Arland-Fye

Postville Project Documents

Catholic News Service article from Aug. 1, 2008: Inside a Catholic church in northeast Iowa July 27, a rabbi from Chicago pondered the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty at a gathering of 500 people of various faiths.

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V1n2, August 2008, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Time Travel Made Easy!
-- Rod Library Digital Collections
-- How Can I Reserve a Study Room?
-- Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series
-- America's Newspapers (NewsBank)
-- Opposing Viewpoint Resource Center
-- Color Photocopies Available

Ice Head Touts Common Ground With Church, Avoids Talk Of Differences, Patricia Zapor

Postville Project Documents

Catholic News Service article from Jul. 30, 2008: The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, had to know she was stepping in front of a potentially challenging audience when she agreed to speak to the 2008 National Migration Conference, co-sponsored by four Catholic organizations that aid refugees and immigrants.

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.

Guest Editorial; Railroading Immigrants, Kathleen Walker

Postville Project Documents

Editorial written by the past president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association on the way the legal proceedings against those detained in the Agriprocessors raid were handled.

Postville Food Pantry Needs Volunteer Help

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the need for additional volunteers to help with the food bank due to the increased demand after the Agriprocessors raid.

Iowa Town Stretching Resources To Help Families Hurt By Ice Raid, Patricia Zapor

Postville Project Documents

Catholic News Service article from Jul. 30, 2008: Father Richard Gaul, from St. Bridget's Parish in Postville, Iowa, said that in the more than two months since the largest single-business immigration raid in history hit their town, the situation for many people has gone from bad to worse.

Letter To The Editor [Dale Siems], Dale Siems

Postville Project Documents

A letter citing statistics on the benefits and costs of illegal immigration and suggesting a program like the Bracero guest worker program be put in place.

Immigrants Meet With U.S. Congressmen Saturday, Postville Herald-Leader

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the meeting of three members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus with immigrants impacted by the Agriprocessors raid.

Testimony From Dept. Of Justice On Ice Conduct During Raid, Deborah J. Rhodes

Postville Project Documents

The statement given by the Senior Associate Deputy Attorney General Deborah J. Rhodes to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law's hearing on immigration raids.

Letter To The Editor [Jody Mitchell], Jody Mitchell

Postville Project Documents

A letter to the Postville Herald-Leader comparing the treatment of those impacted by the Postville raid with the experiences of those impacted by the 2008 flood in Cedar Rapids.

Letter To The Editor [Ken Weston] 3, Ken Weston

Postville Project Documents

A letter to the Postville Herald-Leader expressing skepticism on the promise by Agriprocessors management to be better employers. The letter also encourages people to take part in an upcoming peaceful protest.

Letter To The Editor [David Cavagnaro], David Cavagnaro

Postville Project Documents

A letter decrying the treatment of those detained in the Agriprocessors immigration raid and the impact immigrants have on the country.

What's Happening In And Around Postville... (Peace Rally And Walk Is Sunday)

Postville Project Documents

An announcement for a peace rally and walk that was scheduled for July 27, 2008 in Postville to rally for immigration reform, justice for workers, and family unity, A brief summary of the components of the rally is included.

Regular Meeting Of The City Council Of Postville, Iowa (July 14, 2008)

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the city council meeting in which the director of the Hispanic Ministry requested that a street be blocked to allow for a rally/walk. An employee of Agriprocessors stated concerns about the rally/walk.

Postville Community Response Committee Focuses On Need For Mental Health Services For Immigrant Families

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the need for mental health services for the workers affected by the Agriprocessors raid and their children as well as the need to support food banks in the area.

A Gift From Afar, Postville Herald-Leader

Postville Project Documents

A photograph and short news story on the donations to the Postville Food Pantry from Ohio in the aftermath of the Postville Immigration Raid.

Upcoming Rally Is Calling For Immigration Reform, Worker Justice, Family Unity

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on an rally scheduled for July 27, 2008 in Postville, Iowa for immigration reform, an end to immigration raids, and just labor practices.

Letter To The Editor [Ken Weston] 2, Ken Weston

Postville Project Documents

A letter to the Postville Herald-Leader expressing the belief that the management of the Agriprocessors plant should face stricter punishments for safety and other workplace violations.The letter also thanks those who have assisted those impacted by the raid and expresses hope for immigration reform.

Faith Leaders Speak Out On Poor Treatment Of Workers, Postville Herald-Leader

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the reaction of various religious leaders to the treatment of immigrant workers in eastern Iowa and their calls for immigration reform.

Managerial Employees Are Arrested Last Week At Agriprocessors, Inc.

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the arrest of Juan Carlos Guerrero-Espinoza and Martin De La Rosa-Loera and the search for Hosam Amara, all accused of encouraging undocumented workers to work at the Agriprocessors plant and, in some cases, assisting them in obtaining false documents.

Lessons Learned From Agriprocessors Raid Shared; Immigration Reform Needed, Postville Herald-Leader

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on a press conference held by faith and labor leaders on the need for immigration reform and the impact of the Agriprocessors raid.

Volunteers Needed To Help In Office Of Hispanic Ministry

Postville Project Documents

Reporting on the need for additional volunteers in Hispanic Ministry to serve as interpreters, do child care, transporting people to court and appointments, and tracking the location of those detained.

Letter To The Editor [Rachel Vega And Zulema Medina], Rachel Vega, Zulema Medina

Postville Project Documents

A letter to the Postville Herald-Leader recounting how individuals were hired and fired on the same day and blacklisted after returning to the placement agency.

Letter To The Editor [Ken Weston] 1, Ken Weston

Postville Project Documents

A letter to the Postville Herald-Leader expressing concern for the impact the Agriprocessors raid had on the community of Postville and those impacted by the raid. The letter also gives information on some services being provided to those impacted and lists some needs for the food banks.

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.

Uni Summer School Survey 2008, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

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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

International Panther, Summer 2008, University Of Northern Iowa. Culture And Intensive English Program.

International Panther

Inside this issue:

-- Dear Reader
-- In the News