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Evidence Of Youthful Aging: Chronic Stress And The Association With Dna Damage, Jason M. Fly, M. Catherine Desoto

McNair Scholars Program Summer Research Symposium

Abstract: Persistent elevated basal levels of the hormone cortisol are an indication of chronic stress. Maladaptive response to stress, or chronic psychological stress, is thought to play a crucial role in the biological mechanisms involved in mental disorders, disease, and accelerated aging. In 2011, a critical connection was reported between elevated cortisol and the oxidative damage to DNA associated with aging and disease in a study of elderly participants (ages 63-83) via 24-hour urinary samples (Joergensen, et. al., 2011). This connection, if verified, has implications for how stress may accelerate the aging process and the onset of cancer, diabetes, and …

Tracing Ancient Healing Practices Through The Hibiscus, Lyn Tackett

McNair Scholars Program Summer Research Symposium

Abstract: By studying traditional healing practices, we can provide new information that may help solve archaeological mysteries as well as offer new perspectives to modern medicine. For example, Hibiscus tea has long been in use throughout Africa and Asia, yet little research has been done into the origins of this medicine and whether early cultures traded that information. Trichomes and plant morphology of three species of Hibiscus native to Africa, China and India ( Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, and Hibiscus syriacus) were studied using microscopy. The results were compared to known medicinal claims and ancient documents including trade maps and …

African-American Labor History In Waterloo: The Exhibit, Niria White

McNair Scholars Program Summer Research Symposium

Abstract: This study uses a labor history lens to research African American labor impacts in Waterloo, Iowa. During the Great Migration, African American laborers travelled to Iowa to work on the Illinois Central Railroad. In time, they began to work at the Rath Packinghouse and helped to build the community. This work is being developed into a public history exhibit at the Grout Museum, furthering knowledge of African American contributions to the Mid-West; countering the idea that African Americans have only been politically active during the Civil Rights Era. Historical records, artifacts, and personal interviews provided the data for this …

Mcnair Scholars Summer Research Symposium [Program] 2017, Mcnair Scholars Program (University Of Northern Iowa).

McNair Scholars Summer Symposium Programs

No abstract provided.

Stem Stories, August 2017, Ginger L'Heureux

STEM Stories

Featured Event - Eclipse Party

Lgbt* Center Newsletter, August 2017, University Of Northern Iowa. Lgbt* Center.

Gender & Sexuality Services Newsletter

In This Issue:
-- Friends of the LGBT* Center
-- Rainbow Reception
-- Tonight: UNI Proud Meeting
-- 2016-17 Annual Report
-- Safe Zone Ally Fall Dates
-- Other Events

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, August 2017, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Only at the Midwest Food Recovery Summit - Saving Scraps: A Culinary Competition
--- Air Quality 101
--- Early Bird Deadline is Friday for Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference
--- Industry News

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, August 2017, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Immigration On National And Supranational Identity, Sarah Hofmeyer

Undergraduate Student Work

How does immigration impact national and supranational identity? Current literature does not fully address the relationship between national and supranational identities. Globalization literature indicates that immigration may increase national identification, while immigration literature suggests the opposite. This research further investigates this relationship. Using a logit regression model, I analyze EU countries using the Eurobarometer for citizen’s identification alongside immigration levels from the World Bank. My analysis found that as immigration increases, there is an increase in national identification. This holds important real world implications considering the political climate of European countries and the rise of alt-right parties.

Plant Size And Competitive Dynamics Along Nutrient Gradients, Deborah E. Goldberg, Jason P. Martina, Kenneth J. Elgersma, William S. Currie

Faculty Work

Resource competition theory in plants has focused largely on resource acquisition traits that are independent of size, such as traits of individual leaves or roots or proportional allocation to different functions. However, plants also differ in maximum potential size, which could outweigh differences in module-level traits. We used a community ecosystem model called mondrian to investigate whether larger size inevitably increases competitive ability and how size interacts with nitrogen supply. Contrary to the conventional wisdom that bigger is better, we found that invader success and competitive ability are unimodal functions of maximum potential size, such that plants that are too …

Spirituality And Contemporary Higher Education, Michael D. Waggoner

Faculty Publications

Though religion played a central role in the founding of U.S. higher education, over the centuries, its influence was diluted by competing secular emphases. In recent decades, religion has seen a resurgence in academic and co-curricular attention on campuses. In addition, a spirituality not based on religion has gained increasing attention. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the phenomenon of spirituality in contemporary higher education. The author discusses the recent appearance of spiritualty on campus, relates what research says about the potential benefits of and challenges in addressing spirituality in higher education, and examines some …

Rod Library Newsletter: Notes For The Stalled, V10n1, August 2017, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

--Library Services Desk
--Creatures of Pointillism
--Bash in the Stacks
--One Search Expanded

Defying The Odds: A Research Based Reading Program Project Guide, Megan Casey

Graduate Research Papers

Despite a wealth of past studies investigating summer reading loss, summer reading programs, and the contributions of public libraries to reading promotion, school libraries lack a reading promotion guide using research based elements derived from best practices in public libraries' summer reading programs to be used throughout the year in a school library context. For the months of August through May, promotional pieces were created and collated to provide teacher librarians an online guide for implementing a research based guide to reading success in a school library context. Activities were created to match at least four of the eight qualities …

2017 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, University Of Northern Iowa. Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium Programs

The program for the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium of the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences.

Report On 2016-2017 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.

Matthew Miller - Hancock County Historical Society, Matthew Miller

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

I was able to complete several tasks during my internship, including updating the organization’s catalog of historical artifacts, updating their tour script, and providing tours to visitors. The largest task I completed was a book of photographs and stories of the communities in Hancock County.

Abigail Cornett - Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Abigail Cornett

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

My internship allowed me to see a true working nonprofit in action. Understanding the budgets allowed to marketing was interesting. I also worked with businesses in the Cedar Valley on a few occasions for photo opportunities which provided me experience on the more business side of it all. I created website content and also created and implemented a social media ambassador program. This was the largest project here and allowed me to work with more businesses and create a better resume.

Karlene Izer - Riverview Center, Karlene Izer

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

My accomplishments included:

+Helped run the Evening of Light Fundraiser event - we raised $30,000+!

+Created a complete list of school counselors in counties for our services.

+Organized supervisors filing system, yearly - Lists, personnel folders, & office.

+Attended weekly/monthly staff meetings.

+Started ideas/organized schedule of a support group to be conducted by Riverview.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2017, 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.

Summer 2017, Uni Literacy Clinic Anthology, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Literacy Clinic Anthologies

The anthology contains the writings of children participating in the UNI Reading Clinic tutored by UNI students enrolled in the Advanced Literacy Practices course and the co-requisite Experience in Literacy: Tutoring course. As their literacy skills progress, each child contributes a written work to the anthology for their clinic.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, July 2017, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Nickey Named IWRC Interim Director
--- Early Bird Registration Closes this Friday for Midwest Food Recovery Summit
--- Two Iowa Craft Breweries Certified
--- Industry News

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, July 2017, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Leanna Mysak - Black Hawk County Attorney's Office, Leanna Mysak

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

During my internship, I accomplished many goals that I had. The first goal was to better understand the life of a criminal prosecutor. I sat in on many trials and was able to learn the process of convicting a criminal. By the end of the internship, I was able to understand much more legal terminology than when I started. I also accomplished a few projects in the office that made the prosecutors’ jobs a bit easier. One of those projects was to aid in transferring paper case files to electronic files. The second project was to look up dispositions of …

Kristin Sauerbrei - Friends Of The Family - Waterloo Office, Kristin Sauerbrei

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

I accomplished researching and forming a human trafficking coalition for the Cedar Valley community. I also accomplished growing my professional and social work skills by engaging in both the administration aspect and directly working one-on-one with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Uni S A C Updates: Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology Newsletter, Summer 2017, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Sociology, Anthropology, And Criminology.

Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology Newsletter

Inside This Issue:
-- Purple and Old Gold Awards
-- SAC Internships
-- Alumni in Residence
-- Sociology Updates
-- Anthropology Updates
-- Criminology Updates
-- Alumni Testimonial
-- Contact Us

Intersectionality Between Happiness And Well-Being: A Pilot Study Project In A Midwestern University, Belinda A. Creighton-Smith, Junu Shrestha, Thomas M. Flack, Theodora Merle Jn Baptiste

Faculty Publications

This pilot study measures the possible intersectionality of happiness and well-being. Items were used from the Oxford Happiness and Well-Being Questionnaire, designed to independently measure the constructs of happiness and well-being. 42 items were combined from which 10 items were randomly selected and converted to a six-point Likert scale ranging from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree” and administered to 28 college students at a Midwestern University taking a leisure studies course. The instrument yielded a significant alpha value of α (27) = 0.835. Factor analysis was conducted to find which variable loaded on each factor (happiness and well-being). Items having …

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, June 2017, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Rod Library Newsletter: Notes For The Stalled, Special Orientation Edition 2017, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

--Squirrel Book Delivery Service
--Things You Should Know About Your Friend Rod
--Library Ambassador Program
--Bash in the Stacks
--Upcoming Events

Rod Library Newsletter: Notes For The Stalled, V9n9, May/June 2017, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Finals Week Stress Busting
-- Science Online now available!
-- Study Rooms Added
-- Graduating Student Assistants

Uni Political Science Newsletter, V12n1, June 2017, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Political Science.

Political Science Newsletter

Contents:

---A Year of Engagement
---Faculty Updates
---Award Winning Faculty
---USSTRATCOM Deterrence and Assurance Academic Alliance
---Congress to Campus Program
---Students Attend Academy Assembly
---Partnering With Iowa Legal Aid
---Model United Nations
---Alum Emily Schnurr Wins Teaching Award
---Elect Her
---Student Visit Governor Branstad and State Capitol
---Scholarships and Awards
---Congratulations 2016-17 Graduates
---In Rememberance of Joy Cole Corning (1932-2017)
---Recent Alumni Profile: 2017 Graduate Erik Veliz
---The Post-Election Reconciliation Chili Cook-Off