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The Update, April/May 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- UNI's Concert Chorale Makes it to Manhattan
-- Department News
-- Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education
-- The Philosophy Students Club
-- Urinetown: The Musical
-- ADAI Awards
-- School of Music Events
-- Student Spotlight: Earth Science: Kerri Dickey
-- Student Spotlight: Health Promotion: Yaw Kyeremateng
-- 2011 Yager Exemplary Science and Mathematics Teaching Award
-- Textbook Buyback Battle
-- Goldwater Scholarship Honorable Mention
-- Regional Physics Olympics Competition Held at UNI
-- Fulbright Recipient Explores Culture
-- Botanical Center Plant Sale
-- 2011 University Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Award
-- In Memory …

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter, V2, Spring 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Philosophy And World Religions.

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Notes from the Head
-- Francis Degnin, Service Work
-- Betty DeBerg, American Academy of Religion Task Force
-- Professors Named to Advisory Board of Turkish American Society of Iowa
-- Faculty Spotlight: Bill Clohesy, Professor of Philosophy
-- Faculty Spotlight: Martie Reineke, Professor of Religion
-- Darwin & Intelligent Design: A Lecture by Elliot Sober
-- Holiday Party
-- Discussion & Lectures by Stephen Nathanson
-- Look for UNI Department of Philosophy & World Religions on facebook
-- Student Interview: Joel Anderson
-- Student Interview: John Anderson
-- Student Interview: Selena Losee
-- Philosophy Club …

The Built Environment’S Effect On Obesity In The United States, Charlie Cowell

Major Themes in Economics

Obesity is a growing concern in the United States. Obesity results from eating more calories than one’s body can use as energy per day. To lose weight one must either eat fewer calories or use more energy. Some suggest that certain public amenities may encourage healthy lifestyles. Others suggest public amenities have no effect on personal activity levels. This paper looks at the influence the built environment has on obesity rates in U.S. cities. An Ordinary Least Squares regression model is used and finds that significant characteristics of the built environment include acres of parkland, number of recreation facilities, commute …

Determinants Of Economic Growth In Latin America, Kristi Philips

Major Themes in Economics

This paper aims to identify the factors that are most important in promoting economic growth in Latin America. It uses panel data for 17 countries over a 15-year 2 period. Low levels of corruption, high levels of internet access, low levels of FDI, and high net energy imports are statistically significant in increasing GDP per capita in Latin America. Surprisingly, education is found to be statistically insignificant for economic growth.

What Determines The Performance Of Graduates? Evidence From Top Business Schools, Matt Peterson

Major Themes in Economics

There are hundreds of MBA programs in the United States and abroad graduating thousands of MBAs each year. An MBA is thought to be a very marketable degree with broad applications and a high starting salary. There are many factors that affect the salaries of MBA graduates and the reported starting salary of graduates varies substantially among programs. What factors influence these differences? I investigate the specific determinants of business school graduates’ salaries. The rank or selectivity of an MBA program is the most important factor that determines an MBA graduate’s starting salary.

Current Account Imbalances Within The Eurozone, Tom Augspurger

Major Themes in Economics

Widening Current Account imbalances were a key feature of the run-up to the global financial crisis. Within the European Monetary Union, large surpluses and deficits emerged among member countries. The imbalances were initially viewed as evidence of the success of the Euro, but they continued to grow and contributed to the recent financial crisis. The problem of imbalances is still with us today and could hamper future growth in the deficit countries.

An Examination Of Law School Employment Data, Trevor Boeckmann

Major Themes in Economics

This paper examines the employment prospects for students graduating from law school. I find that student expectations are unrealistically high and are the result of deceptive practices by law schools who are attempting to maximize their score in the U.S. News and World Report ranking system. I examine possible solutions to this problem, and propose increasing transparency as the best option. This paper highlights the problems and limitations in using data.

Ica Newsletter, Spring 2011, Iowa Communication Association.

ICA Newsletter

Contents:

--President's Message: See you in September!
--2010-2011 ICA Executive Committee
--Submissions needed for “We All Need Somebody…Relationships Matter”
--Call for nominations: Outstanding Adjunct Teacher Award
--2101 ICA Convention
--Adjunct Award
--Carl J. Couch Research Award 2011
--Kim Powell to receive Citation Award at 2011 Fall Conference
--ICA News Briefs
--ICA Outstanding New Teacher Award
--ICA Top Student Paper Award
--Central College’s Ziskovsky recognized by Iowa Communication Association
--Student Testimonial on Earning ICA Recognition of Achievement in Speech Communication
--Get involved in ICA
--Put Your College Departmental Website on the ICA Website
--ICA Board Takes Initial Steps to Partner with …

Instruction Cost Report, Spring 2011, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Shows the costs associated with running the University of Northern Iowa broken down by college and department

International Panther, Spring 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Culture And Intensive English Program.

International Panther

Inside this issue:

-- Technology News
-- Current Students
-- Students Take a Trip to Amish Farms in Kalona
-- Current Student Profile: Xiayang Feng
-- Conversation Partner: Shawna Shrock
-- Spring 2011 CIEP Cultural Activities
-- CIEP Activities
-- Former Student Profile: Shareefah Alhashem and Ahmed Alhashim
-- CIEP Alumni
-- Wins National Forensics Award
-- Congratulations to our Graduates!
-- CIEP World's Window: Kenya

Rod Notes: Help For The Stalled, V3n4, April 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- New Text Message Number
-- Caribou Coffee - It's Back!
-- Mac Attack!
-- New USB Combo Hub and Card Reader...

Voices Newsletter, V7n5, 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Multicultural Education.

Voices Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Come Over Here!
-- Privilege...and its Many Faces: My Experience at WPC12
-- The New Jim Crow
-- Opportunities by The Lady in the Red Scarf
-- Asian-Americans in the 21st Century

Amanda Mccandless, Clarinet, With Dmitri Vorobiev, Piano, March 31, 2011 [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.

Performance Competition Finals, March 28, 2011 [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 28, 2011, 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 28, 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Women's Chorus & Uni Singers, March 25, 2011 [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.

Concert Chorale, Dyan Meyer, Conductor, March 24, 2011 [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 Graduate Council Minutes, March 24, 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

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

Chris Buckholz, Trombone, March 23, 2011 [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.

6th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], March 22, 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program. Iowa State University. Honors Program. University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.

Congo And The Great Lakes Region Of Africa: A Global Appeal For Justice [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Holocaust And Genocide Education.

Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education Documents

A poster announcing presentations by Claude Gatebuke and Kambale Musavuli on the injustices happening in the heart of Africa and what can be done to stop them.

Percussion Department Winter Concert Featuring Percussion/Marimba Ensembles, West African Drum Ensemble, Kaji-Daiko Taiko Ensemble, March 9, 2011 [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.

Mélodies Of Claude Debussy, March 4, 2011 [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.

Matthew Coley, Percussion, March 3, 2011 [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.

Cory Mixdorf, Trombone, With Robin Guy, Piano, Christ Buckholz, Trombone, March 2, 2011 [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.

The Vote For Independence In South Sudan: Why It Happened, Why It Is Important: One Family’S Story [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Holocaust And Genocide Education.

Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education Documents

A poster announcing a presentation by Jekow Olieny on his family's experiences with the civil war in Sudan which led to the creation of the nation of South Sudan.

Voices Newsletter, V7n4, March 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Multicultural Education.

Voices Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- The CME Celebrates 40th Anniversary!
-- Public Intellectual Par Excellence
-- The Meaning of Racism
-- Thoughts from the Director: Are You Ready to Rumble?
-- The Legacy of Jim Crow
-- Reflections on Michael Eric Dyson
-- Come Over Here!

The Update, March 2011, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education: Spring Events
-- 2011 UNI Clarinet Symposium
-- Department News
-- UNI Gallery of Arts Presents Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
-- In Memory of Jürgen Koppensteiner, German Professor
-- Student Spotlight: Theatre: Rachel Russell
-- Student Spotlight: Computer Science: Katelyn Haw
-- 2010 Seed Grant Proposals
-- Why Felly
-- Memorial Program Planned for Susan Allbee
-- Womens History Month: Save the Date
-- Science Education Resource Center
-- School of Music Events
-- UNI Department of Art Presents First Annual Art History Symposium: Arts and Sciences
-- …

Coe Acclaim, March 2011, Issue 2, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

COE Acclaim

Inside This Issue:
--UNI Celebrates Opening of UNI Center for Violence Prevention
--Cedar Valley Students Participate in African-American Read-In
--UNI Hosts 'I AM Retreat'
--MPLS Whole Child in Action
--Faculty Acclamations