Northern Iowa Today — January 1, 1990

 

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Page Title Summary
3 The Nineties; higher education in the Education Decade President Curris and other top administrators plan for UNI's future.
8 From quotas to coalitions; building diversity on college campuses Administrators talk about needs and plans for diversity among faculty and staff.
12 The knowledge explosion; preparing teachers for the '90s and beyond Director of Teacher Education discusses ways that UNI is training teachers to meet future challenges including culture, communication, and curriculum.
16 Funding for higher education: rebuilding after the '80s Strategies for funding include presenting a strong case to the legislature, maximizing tuition, and partnerships with private business.
18 Private funding crucial element in UNI's future Outlines needs and strategies for raising private money for UNI.
20 Why business ethics? Outlines need for ethics in business.
22 Alumni profile: Arnold Grummer Biographical sketch of Arnold Grummer, lyricist of UNI Alma Mater; photo.
24 Student profile: David Boyer Biographical sketch of David Boyer, head of NISG; photo.
26 Faculty profile: Evelyn Wood Biographical profile of Professor Evelyn Starkey Wood; photo.
28 Endowed chair enlightens literature class Philip Caputo is first occupant of Meryl Norton Hearst endowed chair.
28 Art building wins prestigious design award Kamerick Art Building wins Iowa architecture award; photo.
29 Peat Marwick recommends cuts; UNI programs spared Despite recommendations, Home Economics and the Ed. D. degree will remain.
30 Football, cross country, volleyball post strong seasons Sports seasons wrap-ups for fall 1989.
30 Gametime glasnost Russian photographer shoots first football game.
31 University relations with Soviets continue to grow UNI will broaden efforts to develop contacts with Russians.
32 Founders Day activities planned Events include convocation.
32 MacAllister meets former professor US West executive Jack MacAllister meets Merrill Fink; photo.
33 University loses long-term faculty members: Gordon J. Rhum Biographical sketch of Professor Rhum who died April 20, 1989; photo.
33 University loses long-term faculty members: Donald F. Howard Biographical sketch of Professor Howard, who died July 28, 1990.
33 Untitled New pedestrian plaza at corner of College and University built with funds from Classes of 1937 and 1987; photo.
34 Remembering the hope of Tiananmen Square--Vajpeyi's reflections on a sojourn in China Professor Vajpeyi's reactions to incidents he witnessed while teaching in China.
35 Fete marks 40 years of jazz at Northern Iowa Alumni will return for jazz remembrance; photo.
36 Portfolio: the permanent collection Pieces from Gallery of Art; photo.