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Melanie Bressler - Waterloo Center For The Arts, Melanie Bressler

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

During my internship I accomplished:

 Independently working with clients for room rentals

 Performed research for a venue comparison

 Created a Wedding Guide, Waterloo Boat House Guide and Facilities Guide

 Attended biweekly Fiesta! planning meetings

 Secured performers, vendors and entertainment for Fiesta!

 Coordinated music with the DJ and performers

 Secured flatbeds and hotel rooms for the bands

 Worked hand-in-hand with Carrie accomplishing daily tasks

Sarah Hanson - R. J. Mcelroy Trust, Sarah Hanson

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

During my internship, I planned the Gold Star Teacher Award program from start to finish. I received 1,279 nominations for 574 teachers, with 150 applicants. We narrowed it down to 10 Gold Star Teachers in 2016. The final award ceremony will be held on May 24, 2016 at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. In addition, I created a social media plan for the R.J. McElroy Trust.

Sarah Stephany - Orchard Hill Church, Sarah Stephany

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

During my internship, I was the project manager for the Child Sponsorship Wall at Orchard Hill Church’s Cedar Falls Campus. This wall display was designed and built by myself and the help of various Orchard Hill staff. The purpose of the wall was to promote child sponsorship at Orchard’s two international nonprofit partners: United Christians International in Caiman, Haiti, and at Food for the Hungry in Mozambique, Africa. There were a total of 25 new sponsorships because of the Child Sponsorship Wall, and there were countless visitors and conversations at the wall about Child Sponsorship that helped plant the seed …

Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author Sonia Nazario, University Of Northern Iowa

Latino Americans Documents

Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author Sonia Nazario
--Enrique's Journey
--Monday, April 11 @ 7 p.m.
--Latino Americans 500 Years of History
--Sponsors
--More information can be found at library.uni.edu/diversity

Academic Affairs Update, April 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of The Provost And Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs.

Academic Affairs Update

Inside this issue:

-- Academic Master Plan Continues Development
-- Recognizing the UNI 7
-- Brave Student Voices Then and Now

Reflections Of Learning & Leading, University Of Northern Iowa. Human Relations: Awareness And Applications (Spring 2016).

Reflections of Learning & Leading

Conversations and stories collected by the Spring 2016 Human Relations class taught by Kathy Oakland at the University of Northern Iowa.

Conversations & Stories: Acceptance, hardship, friendship, work, hospitality, serendipity, passion, misfortune, kindness, weather, waiting, imagination, forgiveness and gratitude.

Student Affairs Newsletter, April 2016, University Of Northern Iowa.  Division Of Student Affairs.

Student Affairs News

Inside this issue:

-- Important Updates
--Staff Updates
--Recreation Services staff attend conference in Florida
--Recreation Services staff member earns doctorate degree
--Student Affairs has nominees and winners for Above and Beyond Awards
--Student Affairs employee wins 2016 Student Employee of the Year Award
--Director of Recreation Services wins award
--Join us at Lavender Graduation

Department Of Economics Newsletter, V21, Spring 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Economics.

Department of Economics Newsletter

Inside this issue:
-- Scholarship News
-- Alumni News
-- Connect With Us
-- Alumni-in-Residence
-- Economics Club
-- Student Writing - Undergraduate Research Program
-- Poland 2015
-- Internships and Co-ops
-- Economics Students/Faculty Recognition
-- Interesting Teaching Moments
-- Gotta Love the Internet
-- Spooky Class!
-- From Faculty - Minimum Wage
-- More from Faculty - Why Behavioral Economics?
-- Faculty Interview - An interview with David Hakes

Uni History Department News, Spring 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of History.

History Department News

Inside This Issue:
-- UNI History Alumni Facebook Page
-- Sadly Missed
-- Retirements
-- Arrivals

Csbs Kudos, Spring 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

--Faculty Accolades
--Faculty Awards
--Faculty Promotion and Tenure
--Retirees
--Wish Them Well
--Student Spotlight
--Students Around the World
--Student Leadership Awards
--Student Research Spotlight
--Departmental News
--Military Science: ROTC 30th Anniversary Ball
--ROTC-CVP MVP
--Center For Violence Prevention: MVP School District Recognition Luncheon
--Creative Life Research Center: Everyday Creativity Speaker Series
--Applied Human Sciences: Arts Urban Outreach Initiative
--Friday Art Symposium
--Political Science: Mock Caucus
--Elect Her-Panther Women Win
--Geography: UNI Department of Geography Hosts State Geographic Bee
--Alumni Highlights
--CSBS Snapshots

Pride Week 4/4-4/8 [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A poster promoting Pride Week.

Ssr 2016-29 A Resoluton For: Uni's Lgbtq* Community, University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexual Services. Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

Northern Iowa Student Government resolution for UNI's LGBTQ* community.

Heather Peyton, Oboe, April 1, 2016 [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.

Northern Iowa Wind Symphony: Remembrance 2015-2016 [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.

Ica Newsletter, Spring 2016, Iowa Communication Association.

ICA Newsletter

Contents:

--Vogel Wins
--Call for Panelists--2016 ICA Conference
--From High School Teacher to UNI Instructor to ICA Citation Award Winner
--ICA Outstanding New Teacher Award
--Iowa Journal of Communication – Outstanding State Journal Award
--Iowa Journal of Communication
--Roll Call
-- Dr. Joyce Chen Wins Outstanding Service Award in NCA

Earth News, V39, Spring 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Earth Science.

Earth News

Inside this issue:
--From the Department Head Siobahn Morgan
--News From the Faculty and Staff: Alan Czarnetzki, Paula Even, Kyle Gray, Chad Heinzel, Mohammad Iqbal, Lee Potter, Thomas Hockey, Nora Janssen, Aaron Spurr, Alexa Sedlacek, Xinhua Shen, Mike Stevens, Steve Smith
--News From Emeritus: Wayne Anderson
--Biggs Award 2015-Kyle Gray
--Hydrology News
--Impact
--Sunday at the Quarry
--Iowa Geological Summer Workshop
--Alumni Spotlight
--SGE
--Yellowstone Field Trip
--Big Bend Field Trip
--The Biogeochemical Evolution of the Atmosphere: The BETA Project
--Summer Undergraduate Research: Honors Thesis
--Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
--2015-16 EDMAP Project
--Graduates
--Internships
--Scholarships
--Student Research
--Seminars
--News From …

Biology News, Spring 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Biology.

Biology News

Contents:

--Greetings from the Department of Biology
--Index
--Department of Biology Alumni
--Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Named as Alumni in Residence
--Dr. Robert Good Gives Keynote Address at the 2015
--UNI SURP Symposium
--Alumnus, Dr. Michael Gray, selected as Honorary Member of Entomological Society of America
--UNI Biology - Brazil Connection
--Two UNI Biology Alumni Assume Directorships at Vanderbilt University
--Biology Students
--Students Appreciate Scholarship Funding
--Biology Students and Alumni
--NSF Provides Funding for Research on Unique Parasites
--Bees and “Colony Collapse Disorder”
--UNI Biology Students Present Research at NCUR Annual Conference in Cheney, Washington
--Marine Biology Club Visits the Shedd …

Crosssections, Spring 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Physics.

CrossSections

Contents:

--A Message From the Department Head, Dr. Paul Shand
--Student Profile: Kyle Spurgeon
--International Student Profile: Chao “Louis” Ji
--Faculty Profile Dr. Rui Re
--Department Happenings
--Science Education
--Alumni Feature: Cary Pint
--Alumni News
--In Memoriam
--Listing and Solicitation

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, April 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- It is with immense sadness we share that Chris Hernandez, an irreplaceable member of the IWRC team, passed away on Monday, March 28.
--- IWRC News
--- Industry News

Uprising, Issue 2, [Spring 2016], University Of Northern Iowa. Northern Iowa Student Government.

Uprising

Contents:

Will Boelts --- 12
Urban days --- 16
Boudoir Reverie --- 32
Wildfire --- 44

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V8n8, April 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

--GeoCache for College Cash
--FPAC!
--Ambrose Video 2.0
--National Library Week!
--Upcoming Events

Factors Influencing College Choice: A Study Of Enrollment Decisions At A Regional Comprehensive University, Trevor Draisey

Major Themes in Economics

This research uses a linear probability model to analyze the enrollment decisions of applicants to Sycamore U and identify factors that affect the likelihood of 1 enrolling. The results of this regression indicate that Sycamore U faces challenges in enrolling minority students, as do many similar institutions, but that aspiring teachers and students with a family connection to Sycamore U are more likely to enroll. Students also appear to react strongly to merit-based financial aid and, to a lesser extent, need-based financial aid offerings from Sycamore U.

2014 Welfare Use By Immigrants Vs. Natives In The United States, Jessica Pabst

Major Themes in Economics

Welfare use by immigrants has been a political issue since the inception of the United States. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 was intended to cut immigrant welfare use. Since 1996, various studies have found conflicting evidence of the 1996 welfare reform’s effectiveness when comparing immigrant welfare use to native use. This paper analyzes the individual use of Medicaid, a proxy for welfare, in 2014, by immigrants versus natives in the United States. The study, using a logit model, shows that in 2014 the probability of participating in Medicaid was lower for immigrants than natives.

Changing The Calculus: An Investigation Of Undergraduate Economics Program Quality, Lindsey Pedersen

Major Themes in Economics

This paper identifies some factors that affect undergraduate Economics program quality as measured by the College Factual “Economics - Overall Best Nationwide” rankings. Specifically, this research suggests that Economics programs that use calculus in their coursework have significantly better rankings than those that do not and that Economics programs that are located in a college other than the Business College of their universities have moderately better ranks. The results of this paper provide Economics departments information about how to increase program quality, recruit more students, and receive more funding.

Elasticity Of Food Demand By Outlet: Effects Of The Nutrition Labeling Provision Of The Affordable Care Act, Kevin Mcgee

Major Themes in Economics

Since 1984, the ratio of demand for food away from home to demand for food at home in the United States has increased significantly. The relative increase in the demand for food away from home may be a major contributing factor to the growing obesity problem in the United States. To address this problem, the government passed a law requiring restaurants to report caloric values on their menus. I estimate an almost ideal demand system to investigate whether the Nutritional Labeling Provision of the Affordable Care Act has been effective in increasing the demand for food at home relative to …

Health Savings Accounts: Benefits, Costs, And Potential Effects, Conrad Keezer

Major Themes in Economics

Health-care costs have been a significant topic in the U.S. in recent decades. Several ideas have been proposed to address rising costs, while still maintaining affordable insurance options for consumers. Consumer-Directed Health Plans have been one of these options, and when coupled with Health-Savings Accounts, these plans have significant potential to curb costs and increase the number of insured consumers. There may, however, be both positive and negative effects. The positive effects will likely outweigh the negative effects, and Consumer-Directed Health Plans, coupled with Health-Savings Accounts, should present a net gain to both consumers and the overall economy.

The Efficiency Of The Major League Baseball Free-Agent Market, Jacob Oswald

Major Themes in Economics

With the recent $325 million dollar contract sign by Giancarlo Stanton, baseball contracts have reached a new frontier. Baseball contracts have increased in value year after year since free agency began in 1976. Are these contracts efficient? A new approach to measuring the efficiency of baseball contracts makes use of the wins above replacement statistic. That statistic reflects the value and cost of a player compared to a replacement. I conclude that large long-term contracts are efficient right now, but with many contracts not yet finished, and players past their "prime," these contracts may become extremely inefficient.

The Power Of The Situation: Approach And Avoidance Tendencies In Romantic Relationships, Emily Wetherell, Helen C. Harton

Research in the Capitol

How a person handles conflict in a romantic relationship is closely linked with his or her relationship satisfaction. Seeking positive outcomes is correlated with greater satisfaction, while avoiding negative outcomes is correlated with lesser satisfaction. Whether a person tends to seek positives vs. avoid negatives is related to personality, but this study tested whether it also might be affected by aspects of the relationship itself. 114 undergraduates indicated how they were likely to respond in three romantic relationship conflict scenarios that varied the level of a person’s relationship investment, their level of relationship alternatives, and perceived relationship repair/dissolution. I also …

Spin-Gapless Semiconductivity And Half Metallicity In Heusler Alloys, Bradley A. Staten, Pavel V. Lukashev

Research in the Capitol

In recent years, ever increasing interest in spin-based electronics (spintronics) has resulted in the search for a new class of materials that can provide a high degree of transport spin polarization. An ideal candidate would act like insulator for one spin channel and a conductor or semiconductor for the opposite spin channel (e.g. half metals (HM), spin gapless semiconductors (SGS)). In this work, we present results of our computational and theoretical study (Staten, et al., J. Appl. Phys. 117, 17D115 (2015)) of Heusler compounds with potential commercial applications in the field of spintronics. We show that naturally these materials are …

Friends In High Places: Drinkers’ Perceptions Of Gender, Sobriety, And Relationships With Nondrinkers, Seth Behrends

Research in the Capitol

This study examines the sociological questions of how sobriety impacts friendships or relationships between college student drinkers and nondrinkers, and how drinking and sobriety influence perceptions of gender and sexuality in the eyes of college student drinkers. Researchers in the past have tended to focus on the population of students in college who drink, and significantly fewer studies have discussed issues involving students who do not consume alcohol. Ten college student drinkers, consisting of five men and five women, were interviewed in this study. Participants tended to have very few to no nondrinking friendships, primarily associating this separation with conflicting …