Public Relations News Release — April 1, 1991

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1 Percentage of high school dropouts decreasing in U. S. overall: Higher for some groups High school dropout rates deceased from nearly 30% in 1940 to 14 % in 1986.
1 What are the chances that our universe will soon collapse Christine Jones, a NASA researcher, is examining the potential problems of an expanding universe.
1 New research center works to help kids make it through adolescent years. Growing up is not always a smooth process. Adolescence is an exremely tough time.
1 Dealing with difficult people--prof provides advice Professor Ann Vernon presents programs on how to deal with difficult people.
1 Northen Iowa seniors are leaving their mark on the campus Class of 1991 donates a deli/pub called Club 91 to UNI.
1 Helping kids who hate to read Parents need to be good role models and make reading a priority in their lives.
1 Conference for middle school educators set for June at University of Northern Iowa; Registration due April 15 Middle school educators will meet at UNI. Keynote speakers will include; Alfred A. Arth, Nancy Doda, and Larry Putbrese. Cindy Putbrese will also address the group.
1 Renowned feminist scholar to speak at University of Northern Iowa Tuesday (April 9) Dale Spender will speak at UNI. She is a leading feminist scholar and author.
1 Call her 'ms ecology' Amy Gephart, Price Lab student, starts an Iowa prairie for her senior project.
1 Active ways parents can help their children succeed in math Parents should use daily routines to help children relate to math.
1 Blocks, boxes, objects become building tools for children's skills in language, art, math, thinking Constructive play using homemade objects helps lower elementary children develop skills.
1 Studying foreign language in high school can provide competitive edge in job market Foreign language shown to improve SAT scores and meets university entrance requirements.
1 Media Advisory Davenport School students will tour UNI April 17.