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Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V4n8, April 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Scholarly Communication
-- National LIbrary Week!
-- Skype Room
-- Finals Prep
-- Library Hours for Finals

What Is The Source Of The Male Marital Wage Premium?, Aaron Strike

Major Themes in Economics

The male marital wage premium is the wage difference between married and unmarried men. This paper explores the potential sources of the male marital wage premium using cross-sectional and time series regression models from previous economic research. The studies examined suggest three possible explanations for the marital wage premium: marriage makes men more productive, marriage allows men to spend more time in the labor market, and men who earn above-average wages possess certain characteristics that make them more attractive in the marriage market. The studies examined favor the theories that men are more productive after marriage and higher wages increase …

Economic Development Strategy: The Creative Capital Theory, Zach Fairlie

Major Themes in Economics

This paper aims to identify the relationship between the Creative Capital theory and the unemployment rate. Using panel data from 370 Metropolitan Statistical Areas over a 12-year period, this study finds that talent, technology, and tolerance are not statistically significant determinants of the unemployment rate. The result is contrary to what Creative Capital theory suggests.

Why Do Firms Repurchase Stock?, Jordan Voss

Major Themes in Economics

The tremendous increase in share repurchases warrants an explanation. Why have firms increasingly turned to repurchases as a payout method? Undervaluation is commonly touted as the underlying reason behind repurchase decisions. This paper identifies several possible rationales behind repurchase decisions, in addition to undervaluation, by examining the relative advantages of share repurchases over dividends and the managerial incentives associated with share repurchases. The findings indicate managerial incentives are a key factor behind the decision to repurchase stock.

Explaining Differences In Unemployment Rates Across Iowa Counties In The Early Stages Of The Great Recession, Joslyn Sailer

Major Themes in Economics

Iowa fared better than most other states in the recent recession. Yet within Iowa, there was considerable variation in how each county performed. I use a regression model to investigate the reasons for the differences. Counties that did better than average tended to have larger farm, retail trade, and real estate sectors; they also had larger percentages of both 15 to 19 year olds and Social Security recipients. Counties that fared worse than average typically relied more heavily on government employment.

The Most Influential Factors In Determining The Happiness Of Nations, Julie Lang

Major Themes in Economics

Previous research has found that the most influential factors determining the happiness of nations are the Human Development Index (HDI) and the GINI index. Using data from The World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Reports, The World Database of Happiness, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the New Economic Foundation's The (Un) Happy Planet Index 2.0, this study tests three regression models to determine what factors are most influential in determining the happiness of nations, holding everything else constant. All three models suggest that plentiful precipitation contributes to happiness. Two models imply that low corruption, a high …

Isso Weekly Newsletter, March 30, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Holi Celebration
-- Ambassador Rapp Presentation
-- Minneapolis Trip
-- ISA Meeting on Sunday

Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, March 28, 2012 [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.

Fifth Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium [Program], 2012, University Of Northern Iowa

Annual Graduate Student Symposium Programs

Table of Contents
Welcome Letter from Dr. Michael Licari ••• 1
Listing of Judges, Notes ••• 2 - 3
Oral Presentations Listed by Room, in Order of Presentation ••• 4 - 8
Poster Presentations Listed by Presentation Type, Last Name ••• 9 – 14
Creative Performances Listed in Order of Performance ••• 15 - 16
Acknowledgements, Past Award Winners ••• 17 - 19 Alphabetical Listing of Participants Page 20

Performance Competition Finals, March 26, 2012 [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 Minutes, March 26, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, March 26, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Isso Weekly Newsletter, March 23, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Last Call for Minneapolis Trip
-- Holi Celebration
-- Tax Service Update
-- Waterloo Airport Service Change
-- Taste of India Opening on Monday
-- New Production at Lampost Theatre
-- Watching Movies to Learn English

Susan Rider, Trumpet, March 23, 2012 [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 Secondary Teacher Education Senate Meeting Agenda, March 22, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Secondary Teacher Education Senate.

Documents - Secondary Senate

Meeting agenda from the Secondary Teacher Education Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Secondary Teacher Education Senate Meeting Minutes, March 22, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Secondary Teacher Education Senate.

Documents - Secondary Senate

Meeting minutes from the Secondary Teacher Education Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, March 22, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

Isso Weekly Newsletter, March 19, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- ISO Ethnic Dinner on Thursday, March 22
-- Minneapolis Trip

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Special Meeting

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

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, March 19, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Special Meeting

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

Northern Iowa Wind Symphony, March 10, 2012 [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.

Isso Weekly Newsletter, March 9, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Have a Safe and Enjoyable Spring Break
-- Minneapolis Trip
-- Dear UNI International Students
-- Comedy at the Lampost Theatre Tonight
-- Apply to Become a Student Admissions Ambassador
-- Seeking Henna Artists
-- Maucker Union Food Service Seeking Input from Japanese Students
-- Roommate Wanted

Percussion Department Winter Concert, March 7, 2012 [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 Minutes, March 5, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Special Meeting

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

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, March 5, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Special Meeting

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

Isso Weekly Newsletter, March 2, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- Seeking Riders to/from Chicago
-- Roommate Wanted
-- Spring Trip Update
-- Income Tax Feedback Request
-- Watching Movies to Learn English

University Of Northern Iowa Elementary Teacher Education Senate Meeting Minutes, March 1, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Elementary Teacher Education Senate.

Documents - Elementary Senate

Meeting minutes from the Elementary Teacher Education Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Student Disability Services Campus Newsletter, April 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Student Disability Services.

Student Disability Services Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Spring is here!
-- Getting to Know Accommodations: Tape Recorders for Lectures
-- Awareness for Individuals with Disabilities Student Organization
-- Examples of Universal Design
-- Learn about a Disability: Anxiety Disorder
-- Assistive Technology: Read & Write Gold 10 Features
-- Disability and Dating– Taking a Look at “The Undateables”
-- Faculty Resources: Working Toward Student Success

University Of Northern Iowa Elementary Teacher Education Senate Meeting Agenda, March 1, 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Elementary Teacher Education Senate.

Documents - Elementary Senate

Meeting agenda from the Elementary Teacher Education Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

A Review By Jason Suratt Of Professing To Learn: Creating Tenured Lives And Careers In The American Research University, By Anna Neumann, Jason Suratt

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

In her book, Professing to Learn: Creating Tenured Lives and Careers in the American Research University, Anna Neumann presents a valid case for the importance of investigating the types of learning and work performed by professors following their promotion and tenure. She argues there are popular misconceptions regarding scholarly learning and the amount of work carried out by professors at this point in their careers. These misconceptions are pervasive not only among the general public but also among academics. To that end, she draws attention to the potential advantages this research has for professors who are about to embark …