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| 1 | Earth Science Seminar Wednesday (Feb. 18) at UNI | Professor David May presents a program on soil in South Loup Valley, Nebraska for the Earth Science Seminar Series. The program was held in the Physics Building. |
| 2 | National champion fingerpicker Chris Proctor to perform at UNI Tuesday (Feb. 17) | Guitarist, Chris Proctor, made a performance at the Union Policy Board Coffeehouse, displaying his skill with six and twelve-string guitars. Proctor's performance incorporates a mix of blues, folk, and Irish melodies. |
| 3 | Possibility of local Audubon Society to be discussed Wednesday (Feb. 18) at UNI | Representatives of the National Auduban Society, Matt Hobsen and Frances More, are invited to Lantz Auditorium by the Conservation Club. Hobsen and More discussed the possibility of forming a local chapter of the society. |
| 4 | Six UNI grads studying under Merchant Scholarships for advanced study | Six alumni are awarded with Merchant Scholarships to aid them in pursuing graduate degree programs. The scholarships were named in honor of Professor Ivan Merchant, and Kate Matilda Merchant. |
| 5 | UNI education program receives national award | The College of Education was one of four recipients of the Military Order of the Purple Heart award for their teacher education program and community support. Professor Marlene Strathe stated that the $11,500 award will be used for faculty development. |
| 6 | UNI Merchant Scholarship application deadline March 1 | Bachelor's degree graduates report to Marion Thompson of the Department of Special Education for their application for the Merchant Scholarship. The scholarship was dedicated to Professor Frank Ivan Merchant and his sister, Kate Matilda Merchant. |
| 7 | UNI program to help women, minorities advance in higher ed adminstration among 60 selected for national training workshop | Professors Donna Thompson and Susann Doody, of the Department of Education, hosted a workshop which identified barriers that women and minorities face in higher education. The two-day workshop was funded by a grant from the Women's Educational Equity Act. |
| 8 | UNI's Orchesis dance company to perform 'Dance Showcase '87' (Feb. 20-22) | Members of the Orchesis dance company choreograph a series of dance numbers to be performed at the Orchesis Dance Showcase at the Auditorium. Includes a list of performers. |