Issue Contents

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1 Dear readers
Chilcott--Susan Metz (Public Relations Staff)
Outlines goals for newly-titled alumni magazine; mission statement; summer and winter issues will be magazine format; spring and fall issues will be newspaper format.
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2 The three languages
Hovet--Grace Ann (English Faculty)
Analyzes intent of UNI general education program.
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3 Can the American mind be reopened?; rethinking undergraduate education
Honnold--Donavan
Survey of recent efforts by UNI to enhance quality of undergraduate education; photo.
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4 Bringing the world to Northern Iowa
Witt--William G. (Class of 1972; Public Information Services Staff; General Assembly Member)
Survey of recent efforts at UNI to enhance international dimension to education; involves bringing more international students to campus and including international aspects in classes.
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5 Glasnost opens doors to historic event for higher education
Chilcott--Susan Metz (Public Relations Staff)
UNI enrolls large contingent of Russian undergraduate students; one of first universities to do so; photo.
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6 The insulating factor; international sensitivity is no longer a choice for Americans
Salterberg--Susan K. (CEEE Staff)
People doing business in other countries must learn the cultures of those countries to be successful.
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7 Alumni profile: Gordon Cawelti UNI alumnus Gordon Cawelti is executive director of Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; outlines his ideas on education; photo.
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8 University endorses Proposal 42 despite coaches' opposition Administration and coaches outline views on proposal to modify minimum standard to qualify for participation in athletics as freshmen.
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9 It's basketball camp time--learn from the pros Variety of camps will be offered this summer.
10 Miller signs new contract; Lasswell moves to UNI Eldon Miller signs five year contract to coach men's basketball; Terri Lasswell replaces Kim Mayden as women's basketball coach.
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11 Freedom in Montesquieu, Dewey, and Friedman
Lesan--Tracy
Essay by Presidential Scholar Tracy Lesan; photo.
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12 Northern Iowa names Presidential Scholars for 1989-90 List of Scholars.
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13 Bookshelf
Robinson--James B. (Philosophy and Religion Facult
Review of Allan Bloom's "The Closing of the American Mind".
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14 "Time's" teacher shares experiences at Eminent Alumnae Lecture Series UNI alumna Carol Bowen will speak at sixth annual series.
15 Leland L. Sage dies at age 89 Biographical sketch of Professor Sage.
16 Panther plates support Northern Iowa Profits from sales of special car license plates go to UNI; photo.
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17 McElroy Trust grant to strengthen youth leadership studies McElroy Trust gives $500,000 grant to humanics program at UNI.
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18 Alvin W. Schindler Scholarship goes to rural Iowa leaders Dora Hood Schindler gives gift to establish fund.
19 The Senior Challenge tradition continues Graphs record pledges and dollars received over last three years in Senior Challenge.
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20 Campus changes result in growth and progress
Kirschbaum--Debbie
Campus construction includes new Business Building, Maucker Union Expansion, and Latham Hall renovation; photo.
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21 Metal Casting Center to strengthen Iowa industry Center receives $463,000 grant.
22 Rod Library moves into the future Will begin automation project.
23 UNI's services to communities explained Newsletter outlines services of various centers; photo.
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24 Audit at Regents institutions near completion
Kirschbaum--Debbie
Broad-based Peat Marwick study underway.
25 US West supports UNI's minority program US West to give UNI $170,400 over three years; outline of program; photo.
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26 Portfolio Artwork by seniors; photo.
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27 Perspective: Congress and the presidency: a bicentennial analysis
Hoxie--Ralph Gordon (Class of 1940)
UNI alumnus R. Gordon Hoxie considers the US presidency; photo.