News Releases for UNC

UNC to Host Annual Event Promoting Partnerships

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The third annual "Embracing Community, Together: Greeley/Weld County and the University of Northern Colorado," an interactive forum discussing current and exploring future partnerships between the university and community, will be at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the ballrooms at the University Center, intersection of 10th Avenue 20th Street. The forum will bring UNC faculty, students, and staff together with representatives of Greeley/Weld County community organizations to showcase current partnerships and envision the future. Juana Bordas, president of Mestiza Leadership International in Denver, will present "The Power of We: Leading our Diverse and Dynamic Community," 3:30-5p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Panorama Room at the University Center. A book signing follows. The event is free and open to public. However, tickets are required to enter and can be picked up at the UNC Ticket Office in the University Center. Registration to be a participant for "Embracing Community" is due Nov. 6. Poster presentations, demonstration projects and information tables are welcome and will be displayed Nov. 17. For more information contact the Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership at 970-351-2940 or click here.

UNC Panel to Discuss 20th Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

University of Northern Colorado Political Sciences faculty will participate in a panel discussion on Nov. 9 to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The presentation, open to the public free of charge, begins at 4 p.m. in Spruce A and B of the University Center, intersection of 10th Avenue and 20th Street. Refreshments will be provided. Stefan Heumann, Steve Mazurana and Christiane Olivo -- who last summer conducted a grant-funded seminar for K-12 teachers in Berlin to study the movement that led to the fall -- will address the chain of events leading to communism’s fate and the differences that exist today between East and West Germany. The presentation will include photos and video.

Visiting Scholar to Lecture on Ethics in Criminal Justice

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

An expert from American University will deliver a public lecture titled "Putting Philosophy into Practice: How to Think Morally about Criminal Justice" at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Panorama Room of the University Center, intersection of 10th Avenue and 20th Street. Jeffrey A. Reiman’s lecture is open to the public free of charge. The philosophy professor will field questions from the audience following his presentation. The lecture is part of Reiman’s two-day visit to UNC. Reiman will also teach a master class on the death penalty, meet with undergraduate students and participate in a faculty luncheon to discuss scholarship and teaching between philosophy and the social sciences. Reiman joined the American University faculty in 1970. He’s authored or co-authored seven books on topics of philosophy, the death penalty, abortion and ethics and published more than 50 articles in philosophy and criminal justice publications. Reiman’s visit is funded by the Schulze Fund for Interdisciplinary Studies, and co-sponsored by the Institute of Professional Ethics, the programs in Philosophy, Criminal Justice and Sociology, and the Life of the Mind Program. The UNC Institute of Professional Ethics was founded in 1992 to foster research, teaching, and training in applied ethics. As part of UNC’s College of Humanities and Social Science, the programs in Philosophy, Criminal Justice, and Sociology are committed to the liberal arts tradition of advancing human knowledge through serious scholarship, superior instruction, and the freedom of academic inquiry. The Life of the Mind Program and the Schulze Fund for Interdisciplinary Studies promote interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship at UNC. For more visit > "Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ Relationships" scheduled for 7 p.m. at the University Center has been canceled. 11 a.m. >> An informational meeting on the Secondary Education, Post Baccalaureate Licensure Program scheduled for tonight has been postponed. It will now be held 6-7 p.m. Nov. 4, in McKee Hall, room 228. 10:30 a.m. >> The university’s main campus in Greeley is open. UNC’s campuses at Lowry in Denver and Centerra in Loveland will close at noon. No afternoon or evening classes will be held at the two locations. 9 a.m. >> A seminar, "The Gender Gap in Higher Education and How it Impacts our Work as Professionals," scheduled for noon Wednesday has been postponed. Organizers will try to reschedule. 6 a.m. >> The university is open and operating on a normal schedule. Updates will be provided throughout the day. Tuesday, Oct. 27 UNC’s emergency preparedness team will closely monitor weather conditions after the National Weather Service on Tuesday issued a winter storm warning calling for periods of light to heavy snow through Thursday afternoon for Greeley and Weld County. Please log on to www.unco.edu for updates on the university’s operating status. An update will be available on the site at 6 a.m. Wednesday, or by calling the inclement weather line at 970-351-4100. As a reminder, notifications of campus closures are sent to campus through voice, e-mail and text messages from UNC’s Emergency Alert system. Sign-up information at www.unco.edu/alerts/signup.html. Closures are also reported to area media outlets, including Denver TV stations.

UNC to Offer Trick or Treating as Part of Halloween Activities

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The University of Northern Colorado will hold trick or treating for children and their families as part of Halloween activities that begin next week on campus. The trick or treating will take place 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the University Center, intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street, and 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in UNC residence halls. See campus map at http://www.unco.edu. Both events are open to the public free of charge. Free parking is available in Lots A, B and C around the University Center on Friday and around residence halls on Saturday. Note that parking will remain enforced in fire lanes and in spots designated for disabled parking and service vehicles. The schedule of Halloween-related events is as follows: Oct. 26
Semana de los Muertos Begins
Time: noon-1:30 p.m. (luncheon)
Where: Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, 1410 20th St. Pumpkin Carving Contest
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Marcus Garvey Cultural Center, 928 20th St. Oct. 27
Semana de los Muertos - Crafts
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Where: Women’s Resource Center, 1915 10th Ave. Oct. 28
Annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Lower Level of the University Center, 11th Avenue and 20th St. Semana de los Muertos
Presentation on altars by UNC Professor Priscilla Falcon
Time: 5 p.m.
Where: Panorama Room in the University Center, intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street Oct. 29
Going Green Zombie Halloween Bash
This is a free event open to the UNC community. Join the UNC Environmental Studies Club for a night of Green Zombie fun. This event will include snacks, games and entertainment. Wear your best zombie or Halloween costume made of recycled materials to win potential prizes.
Time: 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: West Campus in the New South Hall on the main floor Annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest
Time: 10a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Lower level of the University Center, intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street Semana de los Muertos
Florycanto/Calaberas Literarias
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, 1410 20th St. Oct. 30
Spookeydash Halloween Climbing Competition for UNC Students
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: At the Campus Recreation Center’s climbing wall Semana de los Muertos
Haunted House
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, 1410 20th St. Haunted Harrison
Time: 7-8 p.m. for all ages; 8-11p.m. for adults or minors accompanied by an adult
Where: Harrison Hall, west of intersection of 11th Avenue and 22nd Street
Admission: $1 or one can of food per person, proceeds will go to the Weld Food Bank Trick-or-treating at the University Center>
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: University Center, intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street
Who: UNC and Greeley Communities Oct. 31
Operation Trick-or-Treat
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: All residence halls (see campus map at http://www.unco.edu) Haunted Harrison
Time: 7-8 p.m. for all ages; 8-11 p.m. for adults or minors accompanied by an adult
Where: Harrison Hall, west of intersection of 11th Avenue and 22nd Street
Admission: $1 or one can of food per person, proceeds will go to the Weld Food Bank

UNC School Director Earns National Sport Award

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The director of the University of Northern Colorado’s School of Sport and Exercise Science has been selected by the Sport and Entertainment Venue Association as the 2009 recipient of the Academic Achievement in Sport and Entertainment Award. David Stotlar will be presented with the national award at the association’s annual conference Nov. 12 at the University of South Carolina. The award recognizes a scholar for academic contributions that make a significant impact in the fields of sport, entertainment or venue management. During his 20-plus years in higher education, Stotlar has been connecting the academy and the sport industry through applied research and consulting. As a prolific author, he has written more than 75 articles in professional journals and more than 40 textbooks and book chapters in sport marketing and management. He is a widely sought speaker, having given more than 200 presentations at workshops and at national and international professional conferences. He frequently serves as a sport management consultant to multinational corporations and international sport managers. His experience includes being selected by the U.S. Olympic Committee as a delegate to the International Olympic Academy in Greece and the World University Games Forum in Italy and serving as a venue media center supervisor for the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. His other international activities include consultations with Qatar Olympic Committee, Bahrain Olympic Committee, China Sport Industry Association, Hong Kong Olympic Committee, National Sports Council of Malaysia, Mauritius National Sports Council, National Sports Council of Zimbabwe, Singapore Sports Council, Chinese Taipei University Sport Federation, Bahrain Sport Institute, Government of Saudi Arabia, South African National Sports Congress, and Association of Sport Sciences in South Africa Stotlar has also served the profession with appointments as coordinator of the Sport Management Program Review Council; chair of the Council on Facilities and Equipment of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; board member and president of the North American Society for Sport Management; and founding member of the Sport Marketing Association. For more information about the award, click here.

Assistant Professor Earns National Play Therapy Service Award

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Heather Helm, Ph.D., an assistant professor of counselor education at the University of Northern Colorado, was presented the APT Service Award by the Association for Play Therapy on Oct. 10 during its annual conference in Atlanta. The award acknowledges Helm’s outstanding volunteer service to APT and its chartered branches. It was primarily based upon her service as chair of the APT Registration & Continuing Education Committee that maintains training and credentialing standards and as president of the Colorado branch. She also served as a member of the International Journal of Play Therapy editorial board, Conference Program Committee, E-Learning Committee, and Approved Centers of Play Therapy Education task force. According to APT, play therapy is a form of mental health counseling by which licensed mental health professionals incorporate the use of play when developmentally appropriate to better communicate with and help clients achieve optimal mental health. It is particularly effective with children because, just as adults use words to communicate ideas and feelings, children use play. APT is a national professional society formed in 1982 to advance the field of play therapy. It sponsors research, training, and credentialing programs to assist the professional development of its nearly 6,000 member psychologists, social workers, counselors, and marriage and family therapists in approximately 25 nations. More information: www.a4pt.org.

UNC to Observe Alcohol Awareness Week Oct. 19-23

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The University of Northern Colorado will join hundreds of colleges and universities across the nation Oct. 19-23 in promoting intelligent and responsible choices during Alcohol Awareness Week. At UNC, the Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Education Program is partnering with the Center for Peer Education to host a variety of events including an award-winning guest speaker and an alcohol awareness fair. T.J. Sullivan will blend humor, straight-talk and practical strategies for alcohol awareness during his presentation "Confronting the Idiot in Your Life," 7-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, in the University Center ballrooms. Sullivan is a former speaker with the Bacchus Network, which sponsors National Alcohol Awareness Week, and has been recognized by national fraternity associations for his work in promoting health and wellness on campuses throughout the U.S. The presentation is free and open to the public, but tickets are required and can be obtained through the UNC Ticket Office in the University Center, intersection of 10th Avenue and 20th Street, or by calling 351-4849. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, "Haze," a feature documentary viewing and group discussion on alcohol awareness issues specific to the college population will take place in Lindou Auditorium in Michener Library on the UNC campus. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. On Thursday, Oct. 22, a damaged car display on the west side of the UNC campus will provide passersby with graphic evidence of the impact and potential consequences of driving under the influence of substances. The car will be displayed throughout the day. On Friday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. the Center for Peer Education will host an Alcohol Awareness Fair at the University Center, where students can connect with campus resources, learn about issues related to alcohol use and misuse, and share their experiences and opinions about alcohol. The Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Education Program’s mission is to reduce the harmful use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco and the negative consequences that result from the misuse and abuse of these substances. The Center for Peer Education is under the umbrella of DATE. CPE is a student-led program that is dedicated to promoting a healthy college lifestyle. For more information, contact Emily Hedstrom-Lieser at (970) 351-1136 or visit http://www.unco.edu/date.

UNC Faculty to Present at Symposium on Civic Engagement

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado will host its annual fall symposium featuring faculty experts from a variety of academic backgrounds, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Pikes Peak ballroom at the University Center, intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street. This year’s symposium focuses on civic engagement and research, showcasing the wide array of activities in the college. The symposium is open to the public free of charge. Refreshments will be provided. Ten-minute presentations from 4-6 p.m. are organized in two sessions. The first session from 4-5 p.m. includes: - "Persuasion and Student/Community Connections," Lin Allen, professor of Communication; Deb DeBoutez, neighborhood programs specialist, City of Greeley; and Becky Safarik, community development director, City of Greeley - "Realizing Our Community: Promoting Harmony and Citizenship," Maria Sanchez, director of Realizing Our Community; and Christine Marston, assistant professor of Economics - "Engaged Research in the Greeley Downtown Area: Interdisciplinary and Undergraduate Research," Mike Kimball, director of UNC’s Honors, Scholars and Leadership; David Thomas, assistant professor of Management - "The ’Bringing Theory to Practice’ Project," Mike Kimball; Pepper Mueller, Geography A second panel begins at 5 p.m.: - "Multi-Disciplinary Based Cultural Resource Research on Public Lands," Bob Brunswig, professor of Anthropology and director of the School of Social Sciences; Fred Sellet, assistant professor of Anthropology - "UNC’s Reading in the Social Studies Project," Matt Downey, professor of History - "The Dearfield Project," George Junne, professor of Africana Studies

UNC to Receive $1.5 Million Gift from Alumna

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The University of Northern Colorado will receive a $1.5 million planned gift from Dr. Mary Jo Drew to create a distinguished professorship and memorial scholarship and provide funding for student research. Drew, chief medical officer of blood services at the American Red Cross chapter in Portland, Ore., made the bequest to UNC’s College of Natural and Health Sciences. She earned from UNC a B.A. in Biological Sciences in 1979 en route to earning her medical degree. "Each area of the country and mode of practice has broadened my perspective and underscored the vital role UNC played in getting me where I am today in my life and career," Drew says of practicing medicine in Tampa, Fla.; Little Rock, Ark.; Detroit; and Portland. "I will always be grateful for the mentoring and friendships first nurtured at UNC and have a strong desire to continue this legacy by supporting upcoming generations of students in achieving their life goals through the best in higher education." Drew’s gift will fund three areas, with $750,000 set aside to establish the Dr. Mary Jo Drew Biological Sciences Professorship to attract and retain distinguished faculty scholars, an estimated $525,000 for the William J. deAtherage Memorial Scholarship to provide financial assistance to pre-med students and an estimated $225,000 toward the Student Research Fund, an area of emphasis in the College of Natural and Health Sciences. "Dr. Mary Jo Drew’s multi-faceted gift commitment will have significant impact on the college as a whole and the Biological Sciences program in particular," said College of Natural and Health Sciences Dean Denise Battles. "We are grateful for Dr. Drew’s generosity and her desire to support our students, programs, and faculty." Added UNC President Kay Norton: "As a leader in her field, Dr. Drew represents what our students aspire to become. We appreciate tremendously her commitment and are extremely honored that she’s chosen to leave a legacy at UNC that will make an indelible impact on countless lives." UNC is in the preliminary stages of a major campaign and the College of Natural and Health Sciences’ target in that effort is $7 million. Drew’s gift marks a major step in realizing the college’s target, Battles said.