Northern Iowa Today — January 1, 1992

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2 Black, white, and shades of gray; in public policy, the ivory tower meets the capitol rotunda Analysis of the ways that the university is involved in determination of public policy; politicians' perception of political process.
5 "It's not magic; it's decision making"; Waller's book examines Iowa's future Waller's analysis of Iowa's economic situation and his outline for a good future.
7 Leading the new concept of personal wellness Development of wellness concept at UNI; plans for future include new wellness center.
9 Scholarships: the human side of financing education Development of scholarships to meet students' needs; donors and recipients talk about the programs; photo.
11 School of Music looks toward new facilities School grows; alumni and faculty talk about need for larger and better facilities.
13 Iowa students meet the challenge UNI is enrolling students who are better prepared for college; administrators analyze trends.
15 The dreaded ACT Ways in which UNI uses ACT scores.
16 Faculty profile: John Eiklor Biographical sketch of history professor John Eiklor; photo.
18 Alumni profile: Sheri Greenawald Biographical sketch of UNI alumna and opera singer Sheri Greenawald; photo.
21 Three majors eliminated to ease budget woes Vocational home economics major, graduate program in industrial technology education, and business education graduate program are dropped; other cuts and reorganizations also announced in attempt to meet enrollment surge.
21 School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services granted accreditation by national organization School accredited by National Recreation and parks Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation.
22 UNI Museum enters second century Brief history of Museum; photo.
22 Bonds sold to finance residence hall construction $9.1 million in bonds sold for new style dorm.
23 Jedlicka named 1992 Distinguished Scholar Management professor Allen Jedlicka honored for Third World economic development projects; photo.
24 National recognition helps spawn licensing program UNI implements comprehensive program to protect and license registered marks and logos.
24 Waging peace: Northern Iowa professors publish book on peace studies Tom Keefe and Ron Roberts publish "Realizing Peace".
25 Seerley Hall reading room to be restored $4.7 million Seerley Hall restoration includes return of reading room to original state; photo.
26 Football, volleyball see post-season action Fall season wrap-up; photo.
26 TRIO programs receive federal funding UNI will receive large grant to assist disadvantaged.
36 Perspective: support of alumni, friends crucial in UNI's quest for improved funding Private support needed because public funding cannot keep up with enrollment growth; photo.
Insert 3 Community leaders head Cedar Valley Committee Edward J. Gallagher, Jr., and LeRoy Redfern to lead local capital campaign committee; photo.