Issue Contents
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| 1 | 'What's happening in genetics' biology update set for April 3 at UNI | A workshop on human genetics, evolution, and biotechnology was held in Lantz Auditorium in McCollum Science Hall. Leaders of the conference include Dorothy Brecheisen, Robert Seager, and Alan Orr. The event was open to the public. |
| 2 | Burlington student tagged for Tom Beger Memorial Scholarship Award | Scott Williams receives the Shull Hall Tom Beger Memorial Leadership Award for his work as vice president of the Shull Senate and head of the Shull Hall Escort Service. |
| 3 | Dubuque native Michelle Wubben elected UNI Student Association president | Michelle Wubben is elected president of the Student Association, defeating Carl Blake for the position. Wubben planned on revitalizing the Parent's Information Network, which helped parents lobby on education issues. |
| 4 | Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs | Barb Krieg relays results of cholesterol screenings. Professor James Robinson explains the origin of St. Patrick's Day. Barbara Jones explains court rulings in Alabama regarding censorship. Murphy the Moose visits area gradeschools. |
| 5 | Small increase in UNI residence hall rates approved by Regents; parietal rule continues on suspension | The Board of Regents votes to increase rates for residents halls by 3.49 percent. The Board also moved to continue suspension of the parietal rule, which would require unmarried freshman and sophomores to live within the residence halls. |
| 6 | Students encouraged to apply for variety of natural science scholarships | The College of Natural Science offers a series of scholarships in honor of Cyrus W. Lantz, former head of the Department of Science. Applicants must have been admitted to graduate study, and carry a course load between five and eight credits. |
| 7 | UNI prof to participate in 'World Home Economics Day' proclamation | Professors Phyllis Conklin and Agatha Huepenbecker met with Governor Terry Branstad to formally announce the birth of Home Economics Day, which takes place on the thirteenth of March. Phi Epsilon Omicron, a home economics honorary, celebrated on campus. |
| 8 | UNI professor to preside over annual state home economics meeting, April 3-4 | Professor Phyllis Conklin presides over the Iowa Home Economics Association's annual meeting. Professor Joanne Spaide presented a session on nutrition, and Professor Mary Franken presented a session on home economics internships with Lynne Beykirch. |
| 9 | UNI residence halls continue to offer 'total living environment' at low rates | Room and board rates of the residence halls are increased by 3.49 percent, the lowest increase from the three state universities. Students express the benefits of living on campus, such as dining services, and the Redeker Center's computer lab. |