News University of Northern Colorado

UNC Graduate Interviewed by Riyadh Radio Station

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

University of Northern Colorado graduate Manal Alanazy was interviewed by a Riyadh radio station regarding her Ph.D. in Educational Technology and dissertation. She is the first teacher with a scholarship from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education (which covers K-12) to complete a Ph.D. (as opposed to the Ministry of Higher Education). Her dissertation was on how Saudi female students in the U.S. deal with mixed-gender discussion environments in face-to-face and online formats.

She has also been contacted about doing a TV interview.

Her major advisor was Jeff Bauer, Ph.D., and her co-advisor was James Gall, Ph.D.

May 15 Last Day to Buy RSVP Quilt Raffle Tickets

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Tickets for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program's annual Quilt Raffle are available for purchase now through May 15 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the RSVP office in Brown Hall.

Tickets to win the queen-size quilt made by RSVP volunteers cost $1 each, 6 for $5, 12 for $10, 18 for $15 and 24 for $20. Cash or check only.

Tickets can be purchased from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the RSVP office in Brown Hall.

Proceeds benefit RSVP services.

Speaking from Experience

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

According to University of Northern Colorado senior Katie Kordewick, the cross-disciplinary class she recently finished - and that was taught by an award-winning UNC professor - was "hands down the best class I've ever taken at UNC."

Kordewick was one of eight hand-picked students in the Advertising Campaigns class that's offered every spring semester by Monfort College of Business Professor of Marketing Vish Iyer, who recently received a Faculty Advisor Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Marketing Association's Collegiate Chapter Division.

Marketing, public relations/advertising and graphic design majors are invited to enroll in the course. Its goal is to create a complete integrated marketing campaign for the National Student Advertising Competition, offered through the American Advertising Federation.

This year, students were asked to develop a campaign for Glidden Paint. Schools competed by district, and district winners moved on to a national competition.

The class is designed to function just as an advertising agency does, with team members assigned roles that help shape strategies, develop goals and design plan books. This year, the team worked within a $10 million budget to address the client-defined target market.

The deadlines and pressures intrinsic to the class give students a taste of the real world in several different ways.

"Throwing eight people into a class and having them come together to create a real-life advertising campaign in four months really tests your sanity," Kordewick, management and marketing major, said. "The entire class was a roller coaster ride, but I wouldn't change the experience for anything."

Chris Rose, a senior marketing major, agreed. "The most valuable learning experience was just managing and working with different people and having them all work on a common goal."

The team met several hours each week outside of class, researching their market, creating videos, developing a tagline (they settled on "Glidden: We've Got You Colored") and putting together a presentation and plan book using Keynote and InDesign.

In April, the hours of work and rehearsal culminated in a trip to Tucson, Ariz., where they gave their 20-minute presentation to a group of judges, followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer session.

"The whole class felt real when we started traveling," Kordewick said. "It wasn't just working on a project anymore. I actually felt we were doing something of value and getting real world experience. The fact that Vish trusted us to make it to the airport, catch our flight, get to the hotel and rehearse still baffles me, but it was great to feel empowered."

They arrived well before the competition, which gave them time to not only practice, but to get nervous, as well.

"On Friday our practice did not go as well as we wanted," Rose said. "We were being too much like robots reading a script. This is where things got stressful. So Dr. V told us to get rid of the script and talk from the heart. Then we started to simplify things and talk more from the heart instead of memorizing a script."

Both students said that Iyer's guidance gave them plenty of room to work through problems and learn by doing.

"Everything in the Advertising Campaign class was hands-on and student-led," Kordewick said. "Vish gave us the tools we needed and it was up to us to come up with the entire campaign."

While they didn't place in the district competition, they did receive the "Best Promotion" award for their promotion ideas, which included their "Ugly Wall Contest" idea, part of their overall strategy to engage their market.

Iyer—who advises everyone at the beginning of the semester to "leave their egos at the door," said the team was well-prepared with an outstanding strategy.

"They really did very well with their strategy and really paid attention to the target market," he said. "I was proud of my kids."

"Vish reassured us that we did a wonderful job and it's not about winning, but what you put into the project and what you take out of it," Kordewick said. "The entire class was about the experience."

In addition to Kordewick and Rose, the UNC team included presenters Dylan Smith, Jacob Figgs and J.J. Wykstra, and non-presenters Emilie Nemchak, Carolyn O'Brien and Anna Brunn.

- UNC News Service

Lavender Graduation Sunday, May 5

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrate Lavender Graduation from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in Columbine B (University Center) to recognize GLBT graduates, and make GLBTA Campus Recognitions, too. Enjoy a delicious chocolate fountain and don't worry about the RSVP - everyone is welcome. If you're graduating and want to participate in this ceremony, email glbta@unco.edu no later than Friday, May 3, to be recognized with a rainbow tassel and certificate.

For more information, visit the GLBTA website.

UNC in Photos: An April Retrospective

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A slideshow of events and activities on campus.

Class Schedule for Finals Week

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

If you haven't done so already, check out the following class times for finals week and get your schedule on a calendar. Don't forget that 'R' stands for Thursday - an easy thing to forget when finals are just around the corner.

Michener Library Hours Extended May 3-4

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Michener Library will remain open until 9 p.m. Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, to accommodate studying for finals. That's three hours later than normal on the weekend so take advantage of the extra hours and you'll be setting yourself up to ace each and every final.

Weekend Round-Up

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The semester may be winding down but there are still quite a few things happening around UNC. Check out what is on the agenda this weekend:

Friday, April 26 -

Chamber Music Marathon | 6-11 p.m.
Location: Milne Auditorium (Kepner Hall)

There's no better way to transition into the weekend than with a little bit o' music, plus this event is free.

Earth Week: Thrift Store Prom Dance Party for the Environment | 7-10 p.m.
Location: Small Gym (Recreation Center)

Donate old prom dresses to Greeley-Evans School District 6, raise awareness about the environment and get your dance on at Thrift Store Prom. Be sure to bring your student ID and dress in your second-hand best; rumor has it there will be a photo booth... for second-hand swag, only.

Saturday, April 27 -

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Location: University Center

Rid your house or apartment of any unwanted or unneeded medicines. It may sound strange, but better to give the medicine a proper disposal then have it end up in landfills or our water system. More information, including other locations, available here.

Sunday, April 28 -

9Health Fair | 7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: University Center

UNC is hosting the 2013 9Health Fair. Get up early and check it out; being out and about before noon is healthier than laying in bed.

Claim Your Free Ticket to CIE's International Banquet Today Only

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Center for International Education will host its annual International Banquet from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the University Center ballrooms. Enjoy dinner, entertainment provided by international students and the recognition of scholarships and awards for international and domestic students at this free event for all UNC students, faculty and staff. Claim your free ticket today, April 26, at the University Center information desk but don't wait too long, or else a ticket will cost ya' $5 at the door on May 2.

RSVP Quilt Raffle Tickets Now Available

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Tickets to win the queen-size quilt made by RSVP volunteers cost $1 each, 6 for $5, 12 for $10, 18 for $15 and 24 for $20. Cash or check only.

Proceeds benefit RSVP services.

RSVP Quilt Raffle Tickets Now Available

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Who wouldn't want a nice, warm, handmade quilt to call their own? Purchase a raffle ticket, or two or ten, for your chance to win a queen-size quilt made by RSVP volunteers. Claim your entries between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from now through May 15 in the RSVP office, located in Brown Hall.

Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, 12 for $10, 18 for $15 and 24 for $20, cash or check only and proceeds benefit RSVP services.

UNC Graduate Researcher Who Filmed Acclaimed Documentary Earns Prestigious U.S. Geological Survey Grant

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A graduate student whose work was featured in the critically acclaimed documentary Chasing Ice has earned a $1,500 grant from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Adam LeWinter's proposal to extend a study of the summit vent at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii was one of three projects in the nation selected for the 2013 Kleinman Grant for Volano Research.

LeWinter and UNC Professor Steven Anderson are working with the Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Geological Survey to use LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology to study small changes in Kilauea's craters and lava lake, changes that could trigger explosive activity and increases in lava flow that could potentially endanger lives and property.

Before he enrolled at UNC, LeWinter was part of the film crew that placed time-lapse cameras throughout the Arctic region to track multiyear changes in glaciers for the award-winning documentary Chasing Ice.

LeWinter is working on his master's degree in Earth Sciences at UNC.

Graduate Researcher Earns Prestigious U.S. Geological Survey Grant

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Adam LeWinter, a UNC graduate student whose work was featured in the critically acclaimed documentary Chasing Ice, has earned a $1,500 grant from the U.S. Geological Survey. LeWinter's proposal to extend a study of the summit vent at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii was one of three projects in the nation selected for the 2013 Kleinman Grant for Volano Research.

LeWinter is working on his master's degree in Earth Sciences at UNC.

UNC Recognizes Students’ Research Projects

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Winners of the University of Northern Colorado's annual Research Excellence Awards, based on presentations given on April 11 as part of the school's annual Research Day, have been announced. The winner in each category will receive a $100 gift card. Award categories and presentations receiving awards were:

Undergraduate Research Excellence Posters

Winner: Elizabeth Maxey
"An Examination of the Cytotoxic Effects of Snake Venom on Human Colon Cancer Cells"
Faculty Sponsor: Stephen Mackessy

Second Place: Evelyn Ortega
"How Individuals who Stutter, Graduate Student Clinicians, and an Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist Perceive Success in Fluency Therapy"
Faculty Sponsor: Kimberly Murza

Finalists: Ana Caudillo, Kittra Gonzales, Kristen Holm, Valerie Nirschl-Coats, Shaina Rush, Kyle Yeager

Graduate Research Excellence Posters

Winner: Traci Parry
"Cardiac Dysfunction in the Tumor Bearing Rat"
Faculty Sponsor: Reid Hayward

Second Place: Eric Bredahl
"Effects of a Resistance Training Model on Doxorubicin-Induced Muscle Dysfunction in the Rat"
Faculty Sponsor: David Hydock

Finalists: Fatimah Alebrahim, Jessica Brown, Noah Gibson, Karen Traxler and Mary Siegrist

Undergraduate Research Excellence Oral Presentations

Winner: Matthew Karp
"Out From Under the Cosh: The Impact of Football on English Working Class Identity through Cartoons, 1900-1925"
Faculty Sponsor: Steven Seegel

Second Place: Caitlin Miller
"Somali Refugee Interpretations of Trauma-Related Mental Illness: Similarities and Differences between the Somali Concepts of ‘Murugo Joogto' and ‘Qulub' and PTSD"
Faculty Sponsor: Theodore Bashore

Finalists:
Amber Rea, Aly Archuleta and Katey Morrison, Lauren Koppel, Austin Seeley, Jamie Walter

Graduate Research Excellence Oral Presentations

Winner: Anthony Saviola
"Molecular Basis for Prey Relocation in Viperid Snakes"
Faculty Sponsor: Stephen Mackessy

Second Place: Danya Carroll
"American Indian Youth Perspectives on Traditional Food Systems"
Faculty Sponsor: Teresa Sharp

Finalists: Corrie Groesbeck and Emily Schroeder, Rick Adams, Nat Warning

The Research Excellence Awards program was established to encourage and reward those Research Day presentations that exemplify the highest levels of excellence in research. Only a limited number of presentations were accepted into the awards program, and each was evaluated on Research Day by a team of faculty judges.

Research Day is part of Academic Excellence Week, an annual event to celebrate and honor academic excellence throughout the university. AEW is coordinated and sponsored by the Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership in conjunction with various academic programs and offices across the campus.

Judges

Angela Henderson, Robert Mondi, Janice Dickensheets, Mel Moore, Josh Packard, Susan Hutchinson, Brian Iannachionne, Lauryn Benedict, Thomas Smith, David Gilliam, Anna Ursyn, Wendy Highby, Juliet Fried

UNC to Host 9Health Fair April 28

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

UNC will host Greeley's 9Health Fair for the first time from 7 a.m.-noon Sunday, April 28, in the University Center. The 200-plus volunteers staffing the fair will include approximately 135 UNC students and 15 faculty members, including Assistant Professor of Nursing Deborah Rojas, who is the fair's site coordinator. Read more about the volunteers next week in UNC Today. Find out more about health screenings available during the fair on the 9Health Fair website.

Voting for Greeley Video Contest Now Open

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The videos submitted for the Greeley Video Contest are now available on UNC's YouTube channel for public voting. While a panel of judges will choose the first, second and third place winners, the video with the most 'likes' on YouTube will receive the People's Choice Award of $100. Watch the videos and get your vote in no later than noon on Wednesday, May 1.

Take Advantage of the Bear Biz Student Discount

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Whether you are staying in Greeley for the summer or heading back home, now is the time to take advantage of your Bear Biz student discount. Check out the list of participating businesses around town, then grab some friends and see what's out there. Be sure to bring your student ID, too.

Lavender Graduation - GLBTA Recognition Ceremony

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Nominations are now open for Lavender Graduation, a GLBTQ recognition ceremony for outstanding students, faculty, staff and allies. If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their contributions in the GLBTQ community, nominate them before Friday, April 26. The categories are:

Outstanding Supportive Faculty Member to LGBTQ Communities
Outstanding Supportive Staff Member to the LGBTQ Communities
Outstanding Student Ally
Outstanding LGBTQ Student Leader to the Northern Colorado LGBTQA Communities-
Outstanding LGBTQ Student Leader to the UNC LGBTQA Communities

Happy nominating!

Enjoy the Sweet Sound of Opera Under the Stars

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

UNC's Opera Theatre Society is performing a variety of songs including operatic arias as well as musical theatre from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 in the Garden Theatre. For those who appreciate the world of music, this night should be quite a delight. Refreshments will be available but be sure to bring your own blankets, and enjoy the show.

Support Clay Center Community Garden and Burmese Refugees

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Students, faculty, and the Greeley community are invited to support the Clay Center Community Garden and the local Burmese refugees from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday May 1 at the Kress Cinema & Lounge (817 8th Avenue). To purchase a ticket to this event, sponsored in part by UNC's Anthropology Club, please contact Alexandra Krumtum at (720) 935-0232.

One ticket serves as a direct donation to the Clay Center Community Garden, and includes refreshments along with a screening of the film "Urban Roots." The event will also feature a silent auction to benefit the Creative Community, a group that teaches newly settled refugees sewing skills, helps build relationships in the community and provides space to teach English as their second language.