Northern Iowa Today — January 1, 1991

Page Title Summary
2 The word is out: enrollment growth bucks national trend Officials outline reasons for UNI's ability to attract large numbers of students; photo.
6 Learning from within; Presidential Scholars savor rigorous academic experience Students and professors outline strengths of program; photo.
8 Enrollment growth creates critical needs High enrollment leads to crowded housing; UNI seeks extra funds to address problems; photo.
9 Magazine ranks Northern Iowa among top regional universities US News ranks UNI highly among regional colleges and universities; table.
10 University program to recruit minorities into teaching receives national award Noted in category of attracting minorities to teaching; photo.
11 Northern Iowa takes environmental education to Europe, Soviet Union Professor McCalley visits Russia; President Curris attends conference in France.
12 In search of the Golden Calf; an "Indiana Holmes" in pursuit of lost civilizations Report on excavations in Israel by Professor Adelman; photo.
14 The bridge to the real world; northern Iowa programs help manufacturers solve problems, develop products Survey of UNI's efforts to help Iowa businesses; photo.
18 Faculty profile: Ira Simet Biographical sketch of chemistry professor Ira Simet; photo.
20 Nixon Wilson is 1991 Distinguished Scholar Biology professor wins award; photo.
20 Minter becomes College of Business Administration dean Robert Minter becomes dean November 30, 1990; biographical sketch.
21 Center receives grant for pioneering project in waste management IWRC receives $109,000 from Northwest Area Foundation.
21 Northern Iowa graduate "takes the gold" on CPA exam Kevin Banwart receives highest score in nation in May 1990 administration of CPA exam.
21 The shadow knows--UNI students spend day with mentors in business Seniors follow UNI alumni at work.
22 Science and math program receives Eisenhower grant Program receives $65,000.
22 Foundation begins plans for capital campaign Foundation hires consultant.
23 AIDS education video has world premiere at UNI Film features PLS students.
23 North American Review celebrates 175 years Celebration includes panel discussions, lectures, and readings; photo.
24 Death claims two former administrators: Raymond J. Schlicher Dr. Schlicher, former head of Extension, dies December 18, 1990; photo.
24 Death claims two former administrators: Mavis L. Holmes Mavis L. Holmes, former Dean of Students, dies last fall.
24 Professors participate in Schools Project in Japan. Professors Charles Strein and Stephen Rose are part of program to improve and expand study of Japan in Midwest.
25 Football, volleyball, cross country are conference champs Fall season highlights; photo.
25 Special gifts create scholarships for Northern Iowa students Two faculty and two alumni give to UNI
36 Perspective: toward a model athletic program; Northern Iowa seeks the balance for scholar-athletes Bob Bowlsby outlines philosophy on students as athletes.