UNI Century — January 1, 1974

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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.