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Paintball-like obstacle course challenges students in a pain-free activity.

Columnist Clark points out how to properly use a computer lab.

Panther women skim by Indiana State 57-55, face Wichita State Friday at 7 p.m.

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January 26, 2015 Volume 111, Issue 30

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Provost search continues NICK FISHER Staff Writer

The search for UNI’s replacement provost is entering its final stages; the final three candidate presentations are scheduled for the end of Frebruary and are open to the public. “I think [President Ruud’s] hope is to identify someone by spring break, and that seems to be a reasonable expectation,” said John Johnson, history professor, executive vice president of academic affairs and chair of the Provost Search Committee. The Provost Search Committee has been in pursuit of a replacement since the fall of 2014 after then-provost Gloria Gibson officially stepped down. President Ruud promptly named Dr. Michael J. Licari interim provost — a position he has occupied for nearly seven months since Gibson’s resignation. The Provost Search

Committee consists of 19 members, including faculty, staff, NISG President Kevin Gartman and a member of the Board of Regents. “The committee works very well together — they are can-do people and they want to get the job done right,” Johnson said. “We’ve been very busy since September. This is the critical, visible stage, but we have been doing a lot quietly and confidentially.” At this point in the search, the committee has shortlisted five candidates, two of whom have completed their formal interviews and presentations. These two candidates are Michael J. Licari and A. James Wohlpart. All candidate interviews and presentations should be completed by the middle of February. For Johnson, whichever candidate the President chooses will face many important issues. “The provost sets the tone for our institution. He

or she is the person that we look to for leadership, and the person that the President looks to for leadership, on the academic side of the University,” Johnson said. Anyone can look up the candidates’ resumes, presentations, and the presentation dates for the remaining candidates on UNI’s website at http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/ provostsearch/index.shtml. According to Licari’s resume, his scholarly and teaching experience lies in the fields of political science and public policy, with the majority of his administrative experience coming in-house from UNI, including his current position as interim provost. Wohlpart is currently serving as dean of undergraduate studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. His scholarly and teaching experience rests in English and philosophy.

See PROVOST, page 2

“Stellar” constellations on Earth BROOKE WIESE Staff Writer

Students had a chance to view the stars from a place a bit less chilly than the outdoors Thursday night. In a planetarium in 105 Latham Hall, students can view the stars each Thursday until spring break. These shows are put on by Siobahn Morgan, professor of astronomy and department head for earth science. See PLANETARIUM, page 5

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At each planetarium show, digital images of the constellations projected on the ceiling to allow for visual storytelling about the stars.

Michael J. Licari Interim Provost

A. James Wohlpart Provost Candidate

Women at the helm at UNI KAYLEEN TURNIS Staff Writer

They may one day be mayors, representatives, senators or even presidents. And they were right here on the University of Northern Iowa’s campus. The Northern Iowa Student Government held a training session program, “Elect her- Panther Women Win,” Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The objective of “Elect Her” is to increase the number of women interested in running for political office, according to UNI student liaisons Rachel Gregory and Kerri Robinson. This is the first time a school in Iowa has been chosen for this national

program as a training site. 49 participants registered for the event held in the Old Central Ballroom in Maucker Union. The participants represented a range of academic programs, classes and interests. Gregory and Robinson explained most program attendees either participated because they want to get involved in student government or to bolster their general leadership abilities. The morning began with a light breakfast followed by introductions with appearances by President Ruud, Iowa State Chapter President Maureen White, “Elect Her” Facilitator Mollie Lam in addition to Gregory and Robinson. See ELECT, page 2


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