UNI Century — January 1, 1974
| Page | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. B. McDonald gives $50,000 | UNI alumnus makes donation to UNI-Dome fund. |
| 1 | Semester will begin, end earlier next fall | Fall classes will begin in late August and end before Christmas; spring classes will begin in mid-January and end in mid-May. |
| 1 | Single star guides Santa | Single light will decorate Christmas tree near Union this year in effort to conserve energy. |
| 1 | New industrial arts building plans unveiled | $1.3 million building will provide 50,000 square feet of space; to be built south of University Avenue; photo. |
| 2 | New Phoenix Theater springs to life | Former Waterloo church will house new theater project; receives $50,000 federal grant; photo. |
| 2 | Nancy Price published | Publishes new novel, "A Natural Death". |
| 2 | Heating reduced, lighting is cut | Temperature reduced to 68 degrees in 80% of buildings; lighting reduced in library. |
| 2 | Iowans rate taxes top concern | Professor Vajpeyi discusses results of study comparing Iowa and India. |
| 2 | Friends of KHKE-FM organize | Volunteer group forms to promote station and raise funds. |
| 3 | Goal in sight | $900,000 needed to begin construction on UNI-Dome; hope to break ground this spring; photo. |
| 3 | Bright future for grad students | 95% of UNI students earning graduate degrees between 1969-1972 found jobs. |
| 3 | Students, parents can vacation in Spain | Union sponsors trip during spring break. |
| 3 | Finals earn a passing grade | Faculty Senate considers EPC study of final examinations; will continue policy of allowing faculty to make their own decision on administering examinations. |
| 3 | Hanson named new department head | Donald L. Hanson named head of Department of School Administration and Personnel Services; will succeed Professor Wray Silvey, who died September 2, 1973; brief biographical sketch; photo. |
| 4 | Phase I; Environmental Research Center | Description of facilities in new $650,000 building; plans for further development of building; photo. |
| 5 | Phase II; new Education Center | Phase II completes Education Center; description of new facilities; photo. |
| 6 | April move set for UNI-CUE | Will move to former food store; outline of plans for new facilities and services. |
| 6 | Stock boosts value of Baty memorial | Mrs. E. N. Baty donates gift valued at $6,600 for EOP programs. |
| 6 | The talking faces of Terry Vik | UNI student Terry Vik teaches other students about mime; photo. |
| 7 | Bogota exchange pact reached | Agreement of UNI with Universidad Pedagogica Nacional extended five years; brief history and description of program; photo. |
| 7 | Hockey comes natural to coed | Diane Braun plays in field hockey national competition in Boston. |
| 7 | Marketing professor pens consumer column | Professor Denton writes syndicated column available nationally. |
| 7 | Part-time fees cut up to 25%; basic rate unchanged | Tuition schedule. |
| 7 | More evening classes set | Classes shifted or added to evening to meet needs of part-time students. |
| 8 | Rich Twedt: racing to four All-America berths | Profile of cross country runner Rich Twedt; photo. |
| 8 | New coach, cagers gain momentum | Team improving. |
| 8 | Bright spots lift gridders | Finish 1973 season at 5-5. |
| 8 | Woodley is All-American pick | Free safety Mike Woodley is Small College All-American. |