Northern Iowa Today — December 1, 1984
| Page | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The "UNI Century" becomes "Northern Iowa Today" | New title for UNI tabloid publication; goals of new publication. |
| 1 | Curris reflects on highs and lows of first year | President Curris considers difficulties, achievements, and plans after first year in office; photo. |
| 2 | Student Ambassadors court university guests | Group of students selected to assist with student recruitment and to act as hosts to other campus guests. |
| 3 | Parents of the year gave unselfishly to many | James and Karen Thimm, parents of Michelle Thimm, honored; photo. |
| 4 | Teaching wellness as a way of life | Students and instructors discuss their participation in campus wellness programs; photo. |
| 5 | Burnell donation benefits business ed | Arthur Burnell donates $10,000 to Department of Information Management in honor of his wife, Mary Crawford Burnell. |
| 5 | Elderhostel announces program | Courses include studies on the Psalms, music, and soviet society. |
| 5 | University purchases land | UNI purchases seventeen acres on northwest corner of University and Hudson Roads; had been owned by Spring Valley Apartments. |
| 5 | Fall enrollment holds steady | Fall 1984 enrollment is 11,161; decrease of 43 from 1983. |
| 5 | High percentage of accounting students pass CPA exam | 63% of UNI students passed; seventeen win Elijah Sells Watt awards. |
| 5 | Teacher ed review cites strengths | NCATE continues accreditation of teacher education through 1991. |
| 5 | Computer facility honors former professor | Computer center in Seerley Hall named for Professor James Blanford. |
| 6 | Alumni Services offices relocate in home management house | Home Management House, operated by Department of Home Economics, will cease operations in November; building will be renovated and Alumni Services from Gilchrist and Latham will open in January 1985. |
| 6 | President's Club reorganizes | Set new guidelines for donation levels. |
| 6 | College Bowl is varsity sport of mind | Eighteen teams compete in fall tournament which has been held on campus since 1977; participants discuss strategies and experiences. |
| 7 | Robley Wilson, Jr. | Receives award from Iowa Arts Council. |
| 7 | Darrel Hoff | Receives award from Great Plains Planetarium Association. |
| 7 | William Witt | Wins "Outstanding Young Man" award from US Jaycees; photo.. |
| 7 | Merle Huber | Campbell Hall food manager wins meritorious service award. |
| 7 | Mary Bozik, Neil Phillips, and Phyllis Scott Carlin | Participate in meeting in Chicago. |
| 7 | John E. Conner | Succeeds James Bailey as UNI Treasurer. |
| 7 | Glenda Riley | Wins writing award. |
| 7 | Robert Clark | Presents paper on Amanas. |
| 7 | Hansen, Glenn | Named president-elect of regional continuing education association. |
| 7 | Constantine W. Curris, Richard Newell, and George Poage | Selected for positions by United Nations Association. |
| 7 | Constantine W. Curris | Speaks at Midwestern Governors' Conference. |
| 7 | Michael Oates, Karl Odwarka, and Adolpho Franco | Selected as participants in certification program for diplomats. |
| 8 | Panthers come on strong in volleyball | Finish with 16-16 record; photo. |
| 8 | Conference tie ends record-breaking season | Break eleven school records; finish at 9-2. |
| 8 | Alumnus' gift aids cross country team | Norbert Noecker donates $60,000. |