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Curris--Constantine William (President of UNI)

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501 Top Duck
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 84:18, p.2
10/27/1987 After the ducks from Prexy's Pond attacked their bedlinens, President Curris and his wife stay at a hotel.
502 Schoolhouse will soon make move to campus
Snider--Sherry
Northern Iowan 84:17, p.10
10/23/1987 A look at the ceremony near Laurens; building should be moved to campus by end of month; photo.
503 Top Duck
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 84:17, p.2
10/23/1987 Ducks of Prexy's Pond attack President Curris' laundry.
504 'Way Up V' to offer 'Connections for the Future' Nov. 5-6 in Cedar Rapids
Public Relations News Release 1987:90, p.1
10/20/1987 Professors Patricia Geadelmann, Constantine Curris, and Casey Mahon participate in the "Connections for the Future" women's conference. The conference includes workshops on hiring minorities, advisory boards, social issues, and marketing strategies.
505 The Ducks of Prexy's Pond
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 84:16, p.2
10/20/1987 Duck proposes to attack President Curris for taking their home.
506 Blake deserves partial credit for meeting
Sanders--David K.
Northern Iowan 84:15, p.2
10/16/1987 States that resolution introduced by Carl Blake was also responsible for the conference.
507 Curris holds open press conference
Hawes--Christine E. (Class of 1990)
Northern Iowan 84:15, p.1
10/16/1987 President Curris talks about tuition, non-operational fire alarms, and delayed construction
508 Curris to listen to students in open press conference
Northern Iowan 84:14, p.4
10/13/1987 In response to UNISA resolution urging regular meetings with the President.
509 Deno; the dream crashes
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 84:14, p.2
10/13/1987 Portrays President Curris and his decision to send a talking condom vending machine to ISU.
510 'The' one-room school presented to University of Northern Iowa in celebration in Pocahontas County
Public Relations News Release 1987:76, p.1
10/12/1987 President Constantine Curris, and Professors Glenn Hansen and Gordon Rhum accept the Marshall Center Schoolhouse on behalf of the university. In attendance were the Gilschrists, the Hanisch family, the Lindquists, and other Teachers College alumni.
511 President Curris declares Oct. 19-25 as Alcohol Awareness Week at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:75, p.1
10/12/1987 Constantine Curris announces October 19-25 as Alcohol Awareness Week, to coincide with National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. Numerous workshops and activities are held throughout campus to promote responsibility with alcohol use.
512 Deno; the tension builds
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 84:13, p.2
10/9/1987 Portrays President Curris at the UNI vs. ISU football game.
513 Former student recalls one-room school that's coming to University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:63, p.1
10/2/1987 Constantine Curris officially accepts the moving of the Pocahontas County schoolhouse to UNI campus. Lawrence Hanisch recalls his experiences as both a student and teacher at the one-room school.
514 A 'Panther tracks: full steam ahead' UNI Homecoming is planned October 1-4
Public Relations News Release 1987:52, p.1
9/24/1987 Homecoming activities being with the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Show, a volleyball match in West Gym, and a performance of "The Importance of Being Earnest". Activities continue with a golf tournament, window painting, an ROTC ceremony, and the Volksmarch.
515 Women elected officials to gather on University of Northern Iowa campus Oct. 9
Public Relations News Release 1987:53, p.1
9/24/1987 Lt. Governor of Missouri, Hariett Woods, delivers the keynote address at a conference for women in elective offices at Maucker Union. After the speeches by Woods and Constantine Curris, five workshops on political office and family management are held.
516 Conference on Modern Language Teaching Sept. 25-26 at UNI to feature national leaders in field
Public Relations News Release 1987:44, p.1
9/18/1987 Senator Paul Simon and Professor Rose Hayden participate as keynote speakers at the Conference on Modern Language Teaching. President Curris, Carol McBradley Danolds, Paul Hoekstra, Michael Oates, and Paul Burrow conduct opening ceremonies.
517 Tuition hike debated at Regents' meeting
Covington--Tony
Northern Iowan 84:7, p.1
9/18/1987 President Curris makes statement opposing tuition increase.
518 Northern Iowa's president, director of financial aid, tell regents students cannot afford a 9 percent tuition increase
Public Relations News Release 1987:43, p.1
9/17/1987 President Curris selects Roland Carrillo to represent the university in opposing the Board of Regents' plan to increase tuition by nine percent. Carrillo explains that many students no longer qualify for financial aid under the new plan.
519 Lost in the crowd . . .
Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 84:6, p.1
9/15/1987 President and Mrs. Curris watch the Panthers play in the Metro Dome; photo.
520 Allnighter's Club
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 84:5, p.2
9/11/1987 Beginning of series, "Raiders of the Lost Aud"; adventurer searches campus for the cause of the destruction of the Administration Building.
521 President's opinion policy justified by busy schedule
Baker--Gerald
Northern Iowan 84:5, p.3
9/11/1987 Offers advice on dealing effectively with the President.
522 Curris speaks of low minority enrollment at faculty address
Smith--Michael Joseph (Classes of 1986 and 1990)
Northern Iowan 84:4, p.1
9/4/1987 Believes it is a "civic responsibility" to increase minority student enrollment.
523 UNISA resolution calls for more meetings with Curris
Covington--Tony
Northern Iowan 84:4, p.6
9/4/1987 Calls for bi-weekly meetings; other resolutions call for a student art gallery and support for student bookstore.
524 Administration stalling bookstore
Blake--Carl E.--III
Northern Iowan 84:3, p.2
9/1/1987 Believes he is getting the runaround on establishing a campus bookstore.
525 Push begins for more minorities
Nonpareil 71:4, p.19
9/1/1987 Minority recruiter position established; Juanita Wright fills position.
526 Voldseth's retirement might leave gap
Hawes--Christine E. (Class of 1990)
Northern Iowan 84:3, p.1
9/1/1987 Search process has been slow; still searching for lobbyist; photo.
527 Do you have a few minutes, Dr. Curris?
Majerus--Tim
Northern Iowan 84:2, p.2
8/28/1987 Has had difficulty in setting up a meeting with President Curris.
528 President welcomes students to campus
Curris--Constantine William (President of UNI)
Northern Iowan 84:2, p.8
8/28/1987
529 Northern Iowa Alumni Association to Sponsor Bus Trip to UNI vs. Minnesota Football
Public Relations News Release 1987:440, p.1
7/29/1987 The Northern Iowa Alumni Association organizes transportation from the UNI-Dome to Minneapolis for a football game. Members of the Alumni Association attend a Charter Club sponsored reception with Coach Darrell Mudra, Constantine Curris, and Bob Bowlsby.
530 Notes from Elly
Leslie--Ellen Stettler (Alumni Services Director)
Nonpareil 71:3, p.16
7/1/1987 Recalls watching UNI grow over the years and then becoming part of the scene again herself.
531 UNI cartoonist's satire brings him fame . . . No fortune yet
Northern Iowa Today 15:3, p.8
7/1/1987 Paul Marlow's work is beginning to be known around the state; photo.
532 Board of Regents authorizes average 12 percent increase in UNI faculty salaries
Public Relations News Release 1987:408, p.1
6/18/1987 The Board of Regents approves a twelve percent increase in faculty salaries. The new merit based salary system was agreed on in a meeting between United Faculty and the Regents.
533 Regents approve new education dean for UNI; other business
Public Relations News Release 1987:406, p.1
6/18/1987 The Board of Regents names Professor Thomas Switzer the dean of the College of Education, and Dean Shoars as the director of public safety. Professor John Tarr is named head of the Department of Teaching.
534 UNI Commencement ceremonies send 1,200 new graduates into workforce
Public Relations News Release 1987:401, p.1
6/12/1987 Elizabeth Bingham gives the student Commencement address. Constantine Curris confers two doctoral degrees to Kennard Larson, and Jane Hasek. James Martin grants the Doctor of Humane Letters award to Professor William Lang. Includes a list of graduates.
535 'Golden Class' celebrating with special reunion events on campus
Public Relations News Release 1987:370, p.1
5/13/1987 Forty-nine alumni return for the Golden Reunion, with a reception at the home of Constantine Curris, a banquet in the commons, and a noon luncheon in the ballroom. Celebrations end with commencement exercises in the UNI-Dome. The Class of 1937 is listed.
536 UNI to graduate nearly 1,200 in exercises May 16
Public Relations News Release 1987:368, p.1
5/12/1987 Elizabeth Ruth Bingham conducts the student address in the spring commencement ceremonies, where Professor William Lang is awarded a doctor of humane letters degree. President Curris presided over the ceremonies, with the Wind Quintet providing music.
537 The Allnighter's Club
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:59, p.2
5/8/1987 President Curris reflects upon the year's accomplishments at UNI.
538 29th Annual Recognition Breakfast May 9 to honor 33 long-term UNI employees
Public Relations News Release 1987:361, p.1
5/6/1987 President Constantine Curris speaks at the Recognition Breakfast, honor thirty-three recently retired university employees. Entertainment was provided by the Northern Brass Quintet. Honorees are listed by department.
539 Teaching program to undergo change to adapt to society
Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915)
Northern Iowan 83:58, p.1
5/5/1987 President Curris charges Future Directions Committee to chart future teacher education curriculum; committee members offer views.
540 Regents grant approval for UNI's Master of Philosophy degree
Public Relations News Release 1987:340, p.1
4/22/1987 The Board of Regents approves the creation of a master of philosophy program, providing exceptional students with individualized training to conduct independent research.
541 Deno: First Blood
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:54, p.2
4/21/1987 Governor Branstad wanders about campus in a daze.
542 Deno: First Blood
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:52, p.2
4/14/1987 The kidnapped governor escapes from UNI's Campanile.
543 Deno: First Blood
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:48, p.2
3/31/1987 Presidents from UNI, ISU, and U of I discuss Governor Terry Branstad.
544 Lux Service Medallion nominations taken for outsanding UNI service by students
Public Relations News Release 1987:269, p.1
3/16/1987 Students, faculty, and staff nominate candidates for the Lux Service Medallion. The award is for students who display leadership and character. Nominees must hold a grand point average of 3.0 and have completed forty hours of credit.
545 UNI debate team places near top in national honorary conference contests; UNI president honored
Public Relations News Release 1987:270, p.1
3/16/1987 Professor Neil Phillips accompanies two debate teams to the Delta Sigma Rho/Tau Kappa Alpha debate conferences. Two students won forth place at the conference, and President Curris was awarded with the Distinguished Alumnus.
546 Deno: First Blood
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:44, p.2
3/10/1987 Shows President Deno Curris talking with his wife about the recent kidnapping of Governor Terry Branstad.
547 A contributing factor; "town and gown" are working together
Nonpareil 71:2, p.2
3/1/1987 Detailed survey of cooperative efforts between UNI and communities around state including School of Business external services and Office of Community Services; photo.
548 Parking rules same for all
Northern Iowan 83:41, p.2
2/27/1987 Feels President Curris misused his power in protecting guests from parking tickets.
549 Bush's graduation invitation to be decided today
Hawes--Christine E. (Class of 1990)
Northern Iowan 83:39, p.1
2/20/1987 Commencement Committee will make decision.
550 Deno: First Blood
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:37, p.2
2/13/1987 President Curris prepares student troops for a march on the Iowa Capitol.

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