Northern Iowa Today, v88n1, Winter 2004

Inside this issue:-- The Start of Something Great-- Contents-- Sheri Greenawald-- Kris Aschbrenner-- Susan Rider-- Dedric Ward-- Diane Jensen-- Chris Pirillo-- Using technology to improve teacher quality-- Science programs launch new era-- Roger Polark: Words for the Wise: Hard work, common sense, integrity-- David Hakes - Defining moments-- UNI\u27s Master\u27s in Social Work program receives accreditation by national council-- UNI receives federal grant to establish Iowa Center for Applied Gerontology-- UNI students offered forgivable loans to work in areas experiencing teacher shortages-- UNI\u27s ABIL received patent for innovative wood-preservative process-- UNI students win construction competition-- UNI receives award of excellence for community college collaboration-- UNI secures grant to address health-care disparities within underserved populations-- UNI student health center receives award for laboratory excellence-- UNI\u27s Dr. Grammar dies-- UNI Prairie Preserve celebrates 30 years-- UNI Department of Residence unveils plan to freeze rates for two years-- UNI partners with IPTV to education the state about immigration/refugee issues-- New scholarship programs for out-of-state students-- UNI recognized for excellence in financial reporting for 11th consecutive year-- Sports Wrap-up-- Students First Campaign update-- A lifetime of learning-- From the Association President-- Alumni Events in Review-- From the Association Chair-- Class Notes-- Sen. Charles Grassley awarded honorary membership in UNI\u27s Omicron Delta Kappa, leadership honor society-- Alumni eligible for Merchant Scholarship-- Sharing a positive experience-- UNI graduate receives Fulbright scholarship to study in Germany-- Art in Bloom-- UNI Governance \u26 Constituent Boards-- Students First - The campaign for the University of Northern Iowahttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/alumninews/1035/thumbnail.jp