In Iowa alone, food waste accounts for more than 13 percent of municipal solid waste streams. Dan Nickey and Jennifer Trent from UNI's Iowa Waste Reduction Center are at the forefront of developing a waste reduction project specific to food waste.
Ben Hoksch has always had a love of the outdoors. His dad grew up in rural Iowa, and as a child, Hoksch and his father would often spend time fishing and hunting along the Mississippi River. His love for nature has had a large influence on his life. As an undergraduate at UNI, Hoskch majored in biology and recently canoed down the Mississippi River.
While his childhood experience and general love of nature influenced his decision to take this trip, it was experiences at UNI that ultimately inspired Hoksch to set sail.
During his time as president of the University of Northern Iowa, Ben Allen presided over seven spring and fall commencements, attended countless athletic and performing arts events, shared words of praise and encouragement with students, and most importantly, "elevated UNI in the eyes of the citizens of Iowa."
After seven years at UNI, Allen is stepping down from his position as president and is looking forward to retirement. "We want to be with the grandkids and our daughter and her husband," said Allen.
Approximately 1,644 UNI students will graduate this spring. A few are giving us a sneak peek at their next adventure...
For Kelvin Robinson, the best thing about being a student at the University of Northern Iowa is the people that surround him on a daily basis. "They smile and they're welcoming," noted Robinson. "It's a totally different dynamic than the city I'm used to."
Robinson, a junior majoring in business management with an emphasis in supply chain and demand at UNI, is a leader both on and off campus. Coming from Gary, Ind., Robinson's main focus has been to seize every opportunity he could, and he has done exactly that.
Whether it's through his love for computer science, home brewing beer, or working with LEGO® bricks, it's clear that Ben Schafer, an associate professor of computer science at the University of Northern Iowa, is motivated by his urge to understand how things work.
Majora Carter redefined the field of environmental equality, starting in the South Bronx. Now she's leading the local economic development movement across the U.S. Carter is a keynote speaker for the University of Northern Iowa's Sustainability Dialogue and Action Conference, scheduled for April 12 and 13. She will present "Home(town) Security" at 7 p.m., Friday, April 12, in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Great Hall.
For some people, losing weight and feeling good about themselves physically is a lifelong battle. It's something Darin Adams, a University of Northern Iowa senior majoring in criminology, came face-to-face with.
While still in high school, Darin decided to visit an Army recruiter – he walked into the office weighing 380 pounds.
"I was told there was no way I could join the army, I was too big," he said.
The Koch brothers were raised on basketball. Their father played collegiately for the University of Wisconsin-Steven's Point, and playing recreationally was a favorite pastime for the three brothers growing up, so it's easy to see why they share such a passion for the sport.
"One of the earliest memories I have is dribbling a basketball in the driveway," said Jake Koch, a senior studying sports psychology at UNI and the middle Koch brother.
As a senior leisure, youth and human services major, Emily Hanson will soon be in the "life satisfaction business," enriching people's lives through things like tourism, human services and community recreation. However, Hanson's not waiting until graduation to start making a difference in the lives of others.
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