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Major Themes in Economics

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Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2013, 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.

Academic Affairs Report, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of The Provost And Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs.

Academic Affairs Update

Inside this issue:

-- A Letter from Provost Gloria Gibson
-- Interview with incoming UNI President Bill Ruud
-- Interview with UNI President Ben Allen
-- UNI I am...Academic Staff Profiles
-- New Initiatives in Languages at UNI
-- UNI Capacity Building Grants Benefit Faculty Research
-- Next Year's Common Read "The American Way of Eating"
-- IINspire LSAMP Grant
-- Peter Seldin: Guest Speaker for the Fall Faculty Workshop, August 22, 2013
-- Sustainability Dialogue & Action
-- Department of Technology Update
-- International Meeting of the Colloquium on Violence and Religion

Tallgrass Prairie Center Newsletter, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Tallgrass Prairie Center Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- 2013 Iowa Prairie Conference, Decorah, IA
-- New IRVM Program Manager: Rebecca Kauten
-- What a Difference a Year Makes in a Planted Prairie
-- UNI Goes to Des Moines - UNI DAY
-- National Native Seed Conference
-- Center Receive's UNI C.A.R.E. Award
-- Plant Iowa Natives
-- Featured Student Employees/Interns

Geography News, V36n1, Spring 2013, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa.

Geography News

Inside This Issue:
--Coordinator’s Corner
--GAI Updates
--Summer 2013 Workshops

Social Studies Content Reading About The American Revolution Enhanced With Graphic Novels, Kari Bosma, Audrey C. Rule, Karla Steege Krueger

Curriculum & Instruction Faculty Publications

Graphic novels can contribute to effective content area reading on social studies topics such as the American Revolution. This action research study’s purpose was to examine student recall of facts, enjoyment of reading, and interest in the topic when using graphic novels as compared to illustrated nonfiction prose in social studies content area reading. Twenty-two fifth grade students (13 females, 9 males) in a public school in a Midwestern state participated in the study. Half of the students read about the Boston Massacre and Patrick Henry through graphic novels and read about Paul Revere and the Boston Tea Party with …

International Panther, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Culture And Intensive English Program.

International Panther

Inside this issue:

-- From the Director
-- UNI Establishes International Partnerships for a Globalized World
-- Exploring New Language & Culture: Exchange Student: Pamela Badilla
-- Branching Out - Building Ties With The Meskwaki
-- Academic Projects
-- Social & Cultural Activities
-- CIEP Alumni: Agnes Stec
-- Current Student Spotlight: Ahmed Alaqeel
-- Learning through Service
-- Scholarships Open New Opportunities for Students
-- CIEP World's Window: Turkey

Uni Today, V95n3 [V97n1], Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:

-- Noteworthy
-- A swing and a hit
-- $15 million gift transforms teacher education
-- A candid conversation with Dr. William Ruud
-- The Blue Zones Project
-- Brothers bond over basketball
-- Celebrating a century of service
-- Work the Valley
-- How's your social life?
-- Hawley family memories woven around campus
-- Softball packs the UNI-Dome
-- You live, you learn
-- Commitment to social justice inspires gift
-- Class Notes
-- Calendar of alumni events

Anniversary Invite

Postville Project Documents

Postcard announcing a commemoration of the five-year anniversary of the Agriprocessors immigration raid.

Iowa Academy Of Science: The New Bulletin, V09n1, Spring 2013, Iowa Academy Of Science

New Bulletin

Inside This Issue:

--Message from the Executive Director

--Seeking Project WET Facilitators

--125th Annual Meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science

--Candidates for IAS President –Elect

--Iowa Academy of Science 2013 Ballot

--Announcements, Events & Deadlines

--2012 Member Donations to the Academy

--Ag Energy Webinars

Student Disability Services Campus Newsletter, April 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Student Disability Services.

Student Disability Services Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Wrapping Up Another Great Year!
-- Getting to Know Accommodations: Books in Alternate Format
-- About a Disability: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
-- Construction Corner: Updates from UNI Facilities Management
-- Universal Design in Homes
-- News You Can Use: Form Updates
-- Faculty Resources: Working Toward Student Success

[Social Work] Newsletter, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Social Work.

Social Work Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Remembering Ruth Anderson, Founder of Social Work Department ...... 2
-- Student Highlights ...... 4
-- Note on the Social Work Student Association ...... 5
-- Message form the Department Head ...... 6
-- Faculty Highlights ...... 7
-- Faculty Achievements ...... 9
-- Alumni News ...... 10
-- Program Mission ...... 11

Coe Acclaim, Spring 2013, Issue 6, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

COE Acclaim

Inside This Issue:
--North Cedar Students "Travel" to China
--COE Hosts Visiting Scholars
--Students Show Their Creative Side
--New Staff Member Join the College
--High Five for Child Development Center
--Research, Scholarship, Creative Activity Explored
--A Heart for Art
--Finn Receives Fulbright Research Award
--Awards/Service
--Presentations
--Publications
--Grants/Contracts Completed
--Celebrating Literacy, Diversity

Premier, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

Premier

Contents:

-- Collaboration Leads to Better Preparation

-- Record Investment, Record Returns

--Bloom Where You Are Planted

-- Seeing a Need, Finding a Solution

-- A Source of Inspiration

-- Dancing for Dollar$

-- Books Without Borders

-- Leading the Way

-- A Role Model, An Inspiration, A Valued Colleague

-- Upcoming Website Pays Homepage to Malcolm Price Laboratory School

--New & Noteworthy College and Faculty Highlights

-- Catching Up with College of Education Faculty

-- Educating a Diverse World

-- A Heart for Health

-- The Performance of a Lifetime

-- Catching Them Before They Fall

-- Every Gift …

Department Of Economics Newsletter, V18, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Economics.

Department of Economics Newsletter

Inside This Issue:
--Scholarship News
--Alumni News
--Alumni Support
--Alumni Notes
--Alumni-in-Residence: Reflections from Jeff Scudder, ‘03
--Alumni Commentaries
--UNI Economics Department: Connections
--Connect With Us!
--Economics Club
--Russia 2012
--Student Writing
--Undergraduate Research Program
--Lawrence M. Jepson International Economics Essay Contest
--Student Activities
--Enhancing the Student Experience
--Commentaries from Faculty
--Balanced Budgets
--Climate Change
--Student Paper: The Effect of Climate Change on the Insurance Industry
--Faculty Notes
--From Our Emeritus Faculty
--Hawaiian Thursday

Csbs Kudos, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- Capital Interest in CSBS
-- 2013-2014 Professional Development Assignments
-- Award-winning Faculty
-- Emeritus history professor leaves legacy in CSBS

Performance Competition Finals, Coordinated By Chris Buckholz, April 1, 2013 [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.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, April 1, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Anniversary Invite Spanish

Postville Project Documents

Postcard in Spanish announcing a commemoration of the five-year anniversary of the Agriprocessors immigration raid.

Ica Newsletter, Spring 2013, Iowa Communication Association.

ICA Newsletter

Contents:

--President's Message: Beginnings
--2012–2013 ICA Executive Committee
--Being Professional: 2013 ICA Conference Theme
--A Brand-New ICA Member
--Davis Recognized by Iowa High School Speech Association
--Three Showcase Panels Forwarded to Central States in Kansas City
--Susan Cantine-Maxson 2013 Citation Award Winner
--ICA Outstanding New Teacher Award
--ICA Top Student Paper Award
--Call for nominations: Outstanding Adjunct Teacher Award
--Call for Article Submissions for Iowa Journal of Communication
--IJC Reviewers Sought
--ICA Board Position Openings
--Mentoring is Alive at ICA
--NCA Marcella E. Oberle Award for Outstanding Teaching Award Wants Nominess [sic]
--BVU News
--ICA News

Earth News, V36, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Earth Science.

Earth News

Inside this issue:

-- From the department head
-- News from the faculty & staff
-- Solar Viewing
-- News from emeritus
-- Sunday at the Quarry
-- The STORM Workshop
-- Gamma Sigma Chapter - Sigma Gamma Epsilon
-- Congratulations to the Graduates of the Department of Earth Science
-- Seminars
-- Student Research
-- Internships
-- UNI Earth Science Department Recognized for 10-Year Collaboration with ILPA at Annual Convention
-- Student Scholarships & Awards
-- Top Pick Article
-- UNI Earth Science 2012 Update Conference
-- Activities 2012
-- Alumni Spotlight: Bill and Teri Brecht
-- News from …

The Link, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of School Library Studies.

The Link: A School Library Studies Alumni Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- New Curriculum
-- Research News - LEGO League
-- Graduate Student Perspective - Brandy Bingman
-- Alumna News
-- WWDSD, WWKKD or WWDDD...an Alum's Perspective

The Update, April/May 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- Conrad L. Stanitski, Pimental Award Recipient
-- Department News
-- Art History Professor Receives UBS Outstanding Untenured Teacher Award
-- School of Music Events
-- Student Spotlight: Biology: Hayley Rinehart
-- UNI Printmakers Attend Southern Graphics Council International Printmaking Conference
-- Alumni Spotlight: Biology: Daniel Fick
-- UNI Department of Art Proudly Presents Portfolio Night 2013
-- Vote for UNI School of Music in the Cedar Valley Tourism Awards
-- New Course on Sustainability for Fall 2013
-- Student Spotlight: Science Education: Taylor Davenport
-- Featured Organization: Sigma Alpha Iota
-- UNI Speech Team Competes at …

Gerontology Newsletter, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Gerontology Program.

Gerontology Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- UNI Gerontology Celebrates Major Milestone
-- Remold Wins Gerontology Service Award

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter, V6, Spring 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Philosophy And World Religions.

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Notes from the Head
-- On Art and Censorship
-- On Freedom and Equality
-- The Most Important Book I Ever Read
-- Faculty Spotlight: Jerome Soneson, Professor of Religion
-- End of the Year Luncheon
-- Graduates 2012-2013
-- Final thoughts from graduating senior Emily O'Loughlin
-- Student Interview: Stef McGraw, Philosophy
-- Student Interview, Yu Sasaki, Study of Religion
-- Biannual Book Sale
-- Dr. Massimo Pigliucci: "Revisiting the Demarcation Problem"
-- Alumni Spotlight: Alison Suen, Philosophy
-- Alumni Spotlight: Amy Hoyer, Study of Religion
-- Alumni Response Form

Vmanagement: Initial Exploration Of Management Practice, M. Susan Wurtz, Dale Cyphert, Leslie K. Duclos

Faculty Work

For several years, the authors have maintained a simulation (sim) in Second LifeTM, with management responsibility for allocating sim resources across research and instructional projects, some of which involved working with residents. Although not originally anticipated to be a research site in management theory and practice, the project presented an unexpected pattern of difficulty and an unexpectedly rich case study to examine why and how the virtual environment generated norms of power and empowerment for which traditional management practice was not effective. We conducted a theoretical thematic analysis on a body of conversation transcripts, meeting agendas and minutes, email messages …

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V5n8, April 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Youthful Frame of Mind
-- You Talk. We Listen. We All Win!
-- Video Streaming
-- National Library Week
-- Upcoming events

Do Nhl Teams Regard Violence As A Positive Player Attribute And Thus Compensate For Violent Acts?, Mitch Zimmerman

Major Themes in Economics

Hockey has always been a violent sport. Major injuries in sports have made headlines in recent years, so it is important to understand how National Hockey League (NHL) organizations view, use, and sometimes abuse violence. It’s not a secret that some players in the NHL don’t fit the general profile of a skilled hockey player. This paper investigates whether the unofficial title of “enforcer” really exists in the NHL by showing whether teams compensate certain players with non-typical or “enforcer” skill sets. Using a clustering analysis and a regression analysis there is a clear indication that NHL organizations do in …

Does Success On The Grid-Iron And Court Increase Applications To Football Bowl Subdivision (Fbs) Schools?, Andrew Dykstra

Major Themes in Economics

Division I athletics require a substantial financial commitment from a university. Previous research suggests that athletic success may provide benefits to a university. These benefits might include advertising, which may lead to increased applications. I used 2000-2010 application data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) to investigate if athletic success for Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) football and basketball programs affects the number of applications these universities receive. Key independent variables used are past values of Sagarin ratings, Associated Press Top 20 College Football Poll ratings, and NCAA Basketball Tournament performance. I find that some measures of athletic success …

Would The 1995 Balanced Budget Amendment Be An Effective Mechanism For Stabilizing Public Debt?, James Harbaugh

Major Themes in Economics

The 1995 Balanced Budget Amendment for is often brought up as a way to stabilize the public debt. But how would it operate, what implications would it have for U.S. public finance or macroeconomic conditions, and would it be effective at controlling whatever threat the federal debt poses? After the bill failed in 1995, two economists published opposing views on the effectiveness of the failed amendment. Examining their arguments and history, it remains unclear whether the 1995 amendment could effectively control the federal debt.