Northern Iowa Today — March 1, 1985
| Page | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honors encourages excellence | Honors program will begin with Presidential Scholarships in fall 1986; objectives of program. |
| 1 | First honors program beset with problems | Brief history of honors programs at UNI, including development of Individual Studies. |
| 2 | Follon becomes first woman vice president | Alumna Sue Follon appointed; biographical sketch; search committee criticized for not following affirmative action procedures; photo. |
| 3 | Time to speak up | Yancy Beavers believes parents should oppose proposed reductions in student aid. |
| 3 | Faculty propose ideas to revive economy | Report with thirty-three project proposals sent to Regents. |
| 3 | New requirements are working | 73% of entering freshmen meet stiffer math and English requirements. |
| 4 | The study of modern languages at Northern Iowa | Students and faculty in CIEP discuss program and experiences; photo. |
| 6 | Mary Bozik and Mary Ann Renz | Make addresses at conference. |
| 6 | Peter Haberman | Addresses intercultural communication conference. |
| 6 | Hyo Chul Myung | Will edit mathematics journal. |
| 6 | Bonnie Litwiller, Edward Rathmell . . . Diane Thiessen and Glenn Nelson | Will develop in-service material in mathematics. |
| 6 | Michael Oates | Appointed member of CLEP test development committee. |
| 6 | Alumni help attract new students | Alumni will visit with prospective students and their parents around the state. |
| 6 | Alumnus donates equipment | Mike Shilhanek donates electronic equipment. |
| 6 | Miller assumes development challenge | Lee Miller will give up position as director of alumni services and development and devote more time to Foundation; photo. |
| 7 | Spring enrollment sets record | 10,538 enrolled in spring 1985; surpasses 1983 spring level by 26. |
| 7 | Social work program meets standards | Program reaccredited by Council on Social Work Education. |
| 7 | Publications receive awards | Admissions Office publication, "UNI Century", and feature article in "Alumnus" win awards from CASE. |
| 7 | Campus celebrates Black History Month | Highlights of month's events. |
| 7 | Art building dedication set for October | New building designed with strong emphasis on safety; description of facility; art work selected; photo. |
| 7 | Mason City to receive public radio extension | Repeater station at NIACC will carry KUNI/KHKE signal. |
| 7 | Offices to move to Bartlett | Student Services offices will move to east wing of Bartlett Hall when remodeling project is done. |
| 7 | New computer degree attracts instructors | UNI offers new master's degree in computer science education. |
| 8 | Panther slips into a new skin | New style of Panther being used in advertising. |
| 8 | Changes in women's scholarships | Scholarships for women's swimming, golf, and tennis are discontinued and will be reallocated to women's basketball, volleyball, and softball. |
| 8 | Wrestlers continue winning streak | Complete twentieth consecutive year of winning season records. |
| 8 | Broomball sweeps students off their feet | New outdoor intramural sport played on ice rink. |
| 8 | Basketball draws sell-out crown | January 10, 1985, game against Iowa State attracts sell-out crowd of 8712, plus television audience. |