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Anderson--Ruth Bluford (Social Work Faculty)

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1 UNI students document African-American achievement; final project to be used as teaching aid in high schools
Kelly--Ned (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 102:31, p.1
1/24/2006 Film documents impact made in community by African-Americans; photo.
2 Minority group relations at SCI/UNI
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.255
7/1/1995 Detailed account of attempts by the UNI administration to recruit and relate to African-American students; photo.
3 Ruth B. Anderson
Campus News Network 2:18, p.Insert 2
6/8/1992 Wins national award.
4 Video conference on Diversity in Higher Education scheduled for Wednesday (November 20) at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:222, p.1
11/13/1991 A national video conference on Diversity in Higher Education: Can We Meet the Challenge will be aired November 20. Panelists will include Roger Wilkins, Steven balch, Antonio Califa, Jim Vance, Ruth Anderson, and Ray Dial.
5 Toward "kinder and gentler"; Northern Iowa prepares tomorrow's helping professionals
Anglum--Gerald (Public Relations Staff)
Northern Iowa Today 19:1, p.2
3/1/1991 Close look at UNI social work curriculum; photo.
6 Push for civil rights revived
Timmerman--Troy
Northern Iowan 86:7, p.3
9/26/1989 Professor Anderson outlines her views on the history and current state of civil rights.
7 Dream day -- but how much progress has been made in 25 years?
Public Relations News Release 1989:10, p.1
8/28/1989 25th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech. Ruth Anderson, says many people have mixed emotions about the civil right struggle. The fight for civil rights has been an up and down struggle that's far from being over.
8 The "dream" of civil rights for all people is still alive, 25 years after Martin Luther King's famous speech, says University of Northern Iowa profess
Public Relations News Release 1989:13, p.1
8/24/1989 Ruth Anderson says the civil rights movement of the 1980s wears a different face than the one she helped to create in the '60s. "It's based on sex, sexual preference -- any area of discrimination."
9 New appointees named to head UNI positions
Public Relations News Release 85:60, p.2
6/30/1989 John Somerville will be dean of the Graduate College; Herbert Safford will direct Library; Ruth Anderson will be acting head of Social Work; Roger Kueter will be acting head of Curriculum and Instruction; Barry Wilson will be acting head of Ed. Psych.
10 University of Northern Iowa names graduate dean, library director, three acting department heads.
Public Relations News Release 1988:539, p.1
6/21/1989 John W. Somervill named dean of the Graduate College, Herbert Safford was named director of the University Library and professor with tenure. Three acting academic department heads are: Ruth Anderson, Roger A. Kueter, and Barry Wilson.
11 31st annual recognition breakfast May 6 to honor 30 long-term University of Northern Iowa employees.
Public Relations News Release 1988:458, p.1
5/2/1989 University employees, both instructional and non-instructional, who have retired after accumulating at least 10 years of service, will be honored. List of persons to be honored.
12 Jackson criticizes Reagan era
White--Ryan A. (Class of 1989)
Northern Iowan 85:22, p.4
11/11/1988 Excerpts from remarks by Jesse Jackson.
13 What's Up
Northern Iowan 85:15, p.6
10/18/1988 Meetings and activities.
14 Northern Iowa names operations auditor, acting dean, acting department heads.
Public Relations News Release 1988:49, p.1
9/15/1988 Timothy McKenna, John Somervill, Ruth Anderson, Mohammed Fahmy, Russell E. TePaske, Marion Thompson and Robert Ward named new positions.
15 Anderson fills in as dept. head
White--Ryan A. (Class of 1989)
Northern Iowan 85:4, p.5
9/9/1988 Professor Anderson appointed acting head of Department of Social Work; replaces Vince Faherty.
16 Department heads named
Woelfel--Jodi (Student--1988-1990)
Northern Iowan 85:4, p.5
9/9/1988 Professor Vajpeyi will head Political Science; John Johnson will head History; Ruth Anderson will head Social Work.
17 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:156, p.1
11/23/1987 Roland Carrillo explains financial aid cuts. Nixon Wilson offers advice on avoiding car-deer collisions. UNI/Iowa State basketball game is held in the UNI-Dome. Ruth Anderson gives alcohol consumption strategies.
18 Oct. 28 'Sex on Campus' College Satellite Network broadcast among activities planned for AIDS Education Month at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:89, p.1
10/20/1987 AIDS Education Month begins with an informative recorded broadcast on AIDS in Maucker Union. Activities continue with a panel discussion by Professors Ruth Anderson, Fred Hallberg, and Jane Kittleson. Rich Reminetsch, Betsy Pratt, and the Gay Liberation.
19 More than 60 applications taken for affirmative action position
Schooley--Terry
Northern Iowan 84:14, p.1
10/13/1987 Search still in early stages.
20 Regents approve improvements
Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915)
Northern Iowan 83:40, p.5
2/24/1987 Will renovate Redeker plaza; recommends funding for boiler; John Ketter will retire; Rollin Evers will resign; approve appointment of Lowell Norland; approve phased retirement for five faculty; approve PDLs; photo.
21 Regents approve UNI business and personnel matters, miscellaneous fees schedule
Public Relations News Release 1987:225, p.1
2/19/1987 The Board of Regents discusses renovating the Redeker Center, raising admission fees, leasing university property, and engaging five phased retirement programs. The board also filled the positions of Public Safety Director and Director of Maucker Union.
22 History of blacks in Waterloo explained in speech Wednesday
Derr--Ed
Northern Iowan 83:36, p.4
2/10/1987 Ruth Anderson and Ada Tredwell present slide show and lecture.
23 History lecture series will feature Waterloo heritage
Tanner--Rebecca
Northern Iowan 83:34, p.9
2/3/1987 David Walker talks about the upcoming lecture which will begin with Ruth Anderson and Ada Tredwell.
24 'Waterloo's black history' topic for UNI history series Feb. 4
Public Relations News Release 1986:189, p.1
1/27/1987 Professors Ruth Bluford Anderson and Ada Tredwell conducted a series of lectures on black history in Waterloo from 1900 to 1940. The lectures were sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta, the Historical Association, and the Department of History.
25 UNI colloquiem (Dec. 2) to spur discussion of welfare reform before January Reagan task force report
Public Relations News Release 1987:122, p.1
11/24/1986 A colloquiem on welfare reform was held in the Embassy Room of Maucker Union. The event featured a panel of discussion on possible Iowan reforms, as well as a documentary on New York welfare. Three university professors participated in the discussion.
26 Karjala joins social work department
Shepard--Julie
Northern Iowan 83:12, p.10
10/7/1986 Hiring represents achievement in meeting affirmative action goals.
27 Regents approve promotions of 27, tenure for 15 UNI faculty members
Public Relations News Release 1986:304, p.1
3/13/1986 Both actions will take effect in the 1986 fall semester.
28 UNI's Maypole studies drug abuse treatment, prevention programs in Portugal
Public Relations News Release 1986:285, p.1
3/4/1986 Maypole spent three months in Portugal on an assignment for their federal Ministry of Justice; he visited on a Fulbright grant.
29 Ruth Anderson completes, publishes her life story
Alumnus 70:4, p.07
1/1/1986 Professor Anderson writes her autobiography.
30 ODK national honorary leadership society initiative new members at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1985:115, p.1
10/30/1985 Eighteen juniors and seniors and three faculty and staff members were initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa, a national honorary leadership society; UNI's Circle of ODK was founded in 1982 by members of Torch and Tassle; officers and new members listed.
31 Alcohol education offered
Eller--Donnelle Louise (Class of 1986)
Northern Iowan 82:8, p.3
9/27/1985 Program grows out of research by Ruth Anderson and Donald Maypole.
32 Newsmakers
VerMulm--Lisa Joy (Class of 1987)
Northern Iowan 82:3, p.15
9/10/1985 Phi Beta Lambda wins awards; Don Greene appointed to post in state organization; Ruth Anderson writes autobiography; photo.
33 Waterloo Black Teens Receive Leadership Training to Combat Drug, Alcohol Abuse in Black Community
Public Relations News Release 1985:23, p.1
9/6/1985 The project "Soulbeat II" is a continuation of "Soulbeat I" and is designed to make the black youth more aware of drugs and alcohol abuse; list of volunteers.
34 UNI professors initiate program
Aspelmeier--Carla
Northern Iowan 82:1, p.10
8/30/1985 Ruth Anderson and Donald Maypole assist in development of substance abuse program aimed at minority teenagers; photo
35 UNI's Sue Follon Receives Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice
Public Relations News Release 1985:11, p.1
8/28/1985 Sue Follon was recognized for all her hard work by receiving the Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice; Anna B. Lawther was also honored with induction to the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame as well as others.
36 Videotapes include culture aspect
Eller--Donnelle Louise (Class of 1986)
Northern Iowan 81:61, p.1
7/19/1985 Donald Maypole talks about the tapes that he and Ruth Anderson made relating to substance abuse by African-Americans.
37 Changes create more choices for women
Garth--Debbie
Northern Iowan 81:42, p.1
3/12/1985 Panel describes changes and opportunities for women.
38 'Women of Achievement' panel discussion tomorrow
Northern Iowan 81:40, p.3
3/5/1985 Panel will include several UNI people.
39 Anderson not surprised by court's decision
Draper--Heather
Northern Iowan 81:29, p.1
1/25/1985 Professor Anderson comments on the court ruling relative to her discrimination suit; photo.
40 Anderson loses suit
Draper--Heather
Northern Iowan 81:28, p.1
1/22/1985 Ruth B. Anderson loses a lawsuit against UNI for denying her full professorship due to her age, race, and sex; photo.
41 Ruth Anderson gets support
Northern Iowan 81:16, p.2
10/30/1984 Residents of Cedar Falls speak out in favor of Ruth Anderson for the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors.
42 Untitled
Dreier--William H. (Education Faculty)
Northern Iowan 81:16, p.2
10/30/1984 Bill Dreier supports Ruth Anderson for the upcoming election.
43 Anderson stresses human services
Heitman--Char Les (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 81:15, p.1
10/26/1984 In a speech to UNI, Ruth Anderson, a candidate for the Black Hawk County Board, discusses how she feels about the issues.
44 New substance abuse program offered
Beckmann--Christy
Northern Iowan 81:11, p.1
10/9/1984 Ruth Anderson and Donald Maypole develop substance program aimed specifically at African-Americans.
45 What's Up
Northern Iowan 81:11, p.5
10/9/1984 Meetings and activities.
46 New social work cert.
Northern Iowan 81:2, p.5
9/7/1984 Students may earn a certificate in drug abuse counseling.
47 Walking for a better voter turnout
Wheeler--Elizabeth A. (Class of 1987)
Northern Iowan 80:63, p.1
7/20/1984
48 Substance abuse counselor program available in fall
Feld--Ann Marie
Northern Iowan 80:56, p.4
5/1/1984 Don Maypole talks about new social work program.
49 Concern for others makes Ruth Anderson famous
Alumnus 66:4, p.14
1/1/1983 Profiles of Professors Ruth Anderson and Pearl Hogrefe; Peg Anderson also inducted into Hall of Fame; photo.
50 Anderson to Hall of Fame
Thompson--Pam
Northern Iowan 79:6, p.4
9/17/1982 Professor Anderson has earned a place in the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame; photo

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