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Black Life Youth Camp

Black Life Youth Camp

Monday, July 25, 2022 - 12:00 am to Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 12:00 am

The University of Northern Iowa will host a two-week Black Life Youth Camp in July and August for middle school-aged kids that will be geared towards preserving local Black history through digital storytelling and imaging skills.

BLYC is about uncovering hidden African American cultural resources in the Cedar Valley and adding those resources to the Iowa African American Heritage Trail. In their research of Cedar Valley Black history, camp participants will learn how to research and document stories of local African American pioneers and historic places all in the Cedar Valley. BLYC students will also investigate safe biking and walking routes in the City of Waterloo’s historic Black Neighborhood “Unity”. BLYC students will help design a neighborhood self-guided walking tour that allows neighborhood residents and others a chance to explore the neighborhood, get excercise, and enjoy the outdoors. In their investigation of local Black family histories, camp participants will learn how to professionally scan family photographs, create photomontages and digital animations using the family photos they scan, and go on site visits related to the family stories they learn. Students will also have opportunities to bike on UNI’s campus and Cedar Valley bike trails. The camp’s all-Black staff is made up of UNI faculty and student counselors. The two-week day camp will meet July 25-29 and August 1-4, 2022, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on the UNI campus. The camp is free, with lunch and snacks provided as well. There is a maximum of 20 camp participants, with a first come, first serve registration.To apply, contact UNI professor of Interactive Digital Studies Bettina Fabos at fabos@uni.edu.  The camp is made free for students through the generous sponsorship of the Guernsey Foundation of Waterloo and the Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice at the University of Northern Iowa.

Location: Rod Library and the Center for Multicultural Education

Contact Information

Name: Chiquita Loveless
Email: chiquita.loveless@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-3040

Link to Event: Black Life Youth Camp

 
9am
Panther Visit Day

Panther Visit Day

Friday, July 29, 2022 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

University of Northern Iowa Panther Visit Day graphic

Explore the beautiful UNI campus, residence halls and top-chef-worthy dining (voted best college food in Iowa), meet students and professors in your area of interest and admissions counselors and advisors, who will happily answer any question.

9:15-9:45 am

10:00-11:00 am

11:15-12:00 pm

12:00 pm

1:00-3:00 pm

‌Check in/browsing fair

‌Presentation/student panel

‌Academic info sessions

‌Lunch at Piazza!

(Optional) Campus/dorm tours


Location: 8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614

Contact Information

Name: Shelly Christensen
Email: shelly.christensen@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2281

Link to Event: Register to Visit Campus

 
11am
Summer Undergraduate Research Program Symposium

Summer Undergraduate Research Program Symposium

Friday, July 29, 2022 - 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

The 2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Program Symposium on Friday, July 29th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Rod Library, ScholarSpace.

After the Alumni Keynote at 11 am, the Symposium is an open house style event.  Please feel free to come and go as you are able.  

Poster presentations will be presented by undergraduates from the Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Education. Departments.  We are pleased to have two Army Education & Outreach Program High School STEM Apprentices and  three visiting High School Scholars participating in research on campus this summer and presenting as special guests.

Location: ScholarSpace, Rod Library

Contact Information

Name: Marcy Seavey
Email: marcene.seavey@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-6253

Link to Event: UNI SURP Symposium ScholarWorks Collection

 
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