Curris--Constantine William (President of UNI)
Displaying 601 - 650 of 739 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | UNI Museum renovation project to proceed with funding from outside sources Public Relations News Release 1986:197, p.1 |
Development office to head fund raising campaign to not only renovate the museum facility, but also secure funds to upgrade the displays. | |
| 602 | UNI names 15 Presidential Scholars, 15 Merit Scholar recipients Public Relations News Release 1986:194, p.1 |
The students will begin their studies at UNI in the fall of 1986 and are free to choose any major; the Presidential awards are four year full-rides while the Merit awards are two thousand dollars for each four years. List of winners. | |
| 603 | We will excel!; Art Building dedication remarks Alumnus 70:4, p.8 |
Texts of addresses by Professors Haupt and Lew; excerpts of President Curris's tribute to President Kamerick; photo. | |
| 604 | Downsizing state government Alumnus 70:4, p.11 |
Text of DMR article by President Curris on the appropriate size of government. | |
| 605 | UNI requests conceptual approval from regents of enrollment cap Public Relations News Release 1985:184, p.1 |
Curris told the regents that UNI experienced a record fall enrollment this year and expect an even higher enrollment next year; if UNI can gain conceptual approval then they will move forward with an actual plan. | |
| 606 | Regents approve student computing fee, other business for UNI Public Relations News Release 1985:185, p.1 |
The fee will be $20 per semester per student in order to expand access to computing for students and faculty. | |
| 607 | UNI requests conceptual approval from regents of enrollment cap Public Relations News Release 1985:185, p.1 |
Curris says UNI had a record fall enrollment, up 12% for freshman, and an even higher enrollment is expected next year; the cap request was made given the state's economic condition; this would be the first enrollment cap. | |
| 608 | Enrollment cap proposed Northern Iowan 82:27, p.1 |
Will take proposal to Regents; if approved, the proposal will come back to campus for development. | |
| 609 | UNI fall commencement to be December 14 in the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 1985:170, p.1 |
Koester will deliver the student address; other participants are listed; nearly six hundred students are expected to graduate. | |
| 610 | Chinese ask UNI to retrain their principals Northern Iowa Today 14:1, p.1 |
Plan for UNI to train Chinese middle school principals under discussion; results of trip to China by President Curris. | |
| 611 | Art Building dedication signals a new era Northern Iowa Today 14:1, p.1 |
Art Building dedicated October 26, 1985; photo. | |
| 612 | Northern Iowa's holiday festivities, craft sale open to public Dec. 5 Public Relations News Release 1985:163, p.1 |
The annual holiday festivities include events such as a craft sale of 35 people's work, tree-lighting by Curris, a visit from Santa, story-telling and Christmas carols from the Women's Chorus. | |
| 613 | UNI students to sponsor fund drive for Mexican earthquake victims Dec. 4, 6, 9, 10 Public Relations News Release 1985:157, p.1 |
The drive will be a special UNICEF fund drive sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi, the English and German clubs, the UNI Student Association, the student chapter of the Iowa State Education Association and Tomahawk. | |
| 614 | Curris--a catalyst Northern Iowan 82:22, p.3 |
Believes that the school spirit being shown around campus is due to several positive changes made by President Curris. | |
| 615 | Curris makes decision on continuation of UNI campus projects Public Relations News Release 1985:136, p.1 |
Details of the nine to ten campus construction projects underway are given; some projects are being put "on hold," or scaled back due to budget concerns. | |
| 616 | Babelogue Northern Iowan 82:18, p.2 |
Criticizes President Curris for comparing himself to Tiny Tim, a character in the story "A Christmas Carol." | |
| 617 | Anomaly Northern Iowan 82:18, p.2 |
Discusses some changes that UNI should not make. | |
| 618 | UNI foundation directors, governors meet, hear reports of increased giving Public Relations News Release 1985:133, p.1 |
The UNI Foundation saw a 28% increase in donations in the 1985 fiscal year over the year previous; nearly eight thousand individuals/corporations/private industries contributed to the Foundation during the 1985 year. | |
| 619 | Beauty vs. Education: Financial priorities considered Northern Iowan 82:17, p.2 |
Feels the University is spending too much money on the appearance of the campus. | |
| 620 | Reprioritizing of projects underway Northern Iowan 82:17, p.5 |
Rick Stinchfield analyzing campus projects. | |
| 621 | 43 outstanding students to vie for presidential scholar awards at UNI Nov. 4-5 Public Relations News Release 1985:117, p.1 |
Fifteen of the high school competitors will win four-year full-ride scholarships and fifteen others will win $2,000 scholarships; the competition includes writing an essay and being interviewed; competitors are listed. | |
| 622 | UNI to help China Northern Iowan 82:16, p.1 |
President Curris returns from trip to China; may establish training program for middle level school personnel at UNI. | |
| 623 | Untitled Northern Iowan 82:16, p.1 |
Doy Kaasa, Shirley Eliason Haupt, R. Wayne Richey, and Constantine Curris sit at the dedication of the new Art Building; photo. | |
| 624 | Students to protest Northern Iowan 82:16, p.1 |
Will protest the dismissal of Robert Morin. | |
| 625 | Untitled Northern Iowan 82:15, p.3 |
Discusses the forced resignation of Dean Robert Morin. | |
| 626 | Art building to be dedicated Saturday (Oct. 26) Public Relations News Release 1985:105, p.1 |
A slide-show of the construction of the building, a performance by the UNI Wind Symphony, guided tours and remarks from several speakers will all be part of the formal dedication ceremony called the Festival of Dedication. | |
| 627 | Curris suspends work on campus projects Northern Iowan 82:14, p.5 |
President Curris suspends work on about 10 campus projects, including the Christmas decorations; Rick Stinchfield will review and prioritize projects; list of projects. | |
| 628 | Amazing comparisons Northern Iowan 82:14, p.2 |
Comparisons are made between President Curris and President Nixon. | |
| 629 | Regents defer action on student fee Northern Iowan 82:14, p.1 |
Will be considered at next meeting. | |
| 630 | UNI's Curris Suspends Work on Nonacademic Campus Projects for Review Public Relations News Release 1985:84, p.1 |
The President Constantine Curris made a statement about suspending nonacademic campus projects within reason. | |
| 631 | Untitled Northern Iowan 82:13, p.3 |
Criticizes the administration for spending a lot of money putting up electrical outlets for Christmas lights. | |
| 632 | Curris proposes $20 per semester fee Northern Iowan 82:13, p.1 |
The president will make the proposal to the Regents; student leaders object. | |
| 633 | Untitled Northern Iowan 82:12, p.2 |
Believes that Dean Morin has done his job well. | |
| 634 | Lux Service Award Winners to be Honored During UNI Homecoming Festivities Public Relations News Release 1985:75, p.1 |
Peggy Gohlinghorst and Gregory Pittam received the Lux Service Medallion; states all the activities of the four finalists. | |
| 635 | Outlets to be removed from trees Northern Iowan 82:11, p.3 |
Electrical boxes will be installed closer to ground level; administrators comment on the reasons for their installation and the responsibility for deciding to do it; photo. | |
| 636 | Alpha Chi Omega Hosting Centennial Program at UNI Oct. 12 Public Relations News Release 1985:68, p.1 |
The Alpha Chi Omega will host a banquet with a ceremony honoring the founders, a review of the first minutes of the club's meeting, and an issue for the next century. | |
| 637 | Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Celebrating 10th Anniversary With Program Oct. 11-13 Public Relations News Release 1985:65, p.1 |
All alumni who were in the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity are invited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the program; plans are made for the whole weekend. | |
| 638 | Presidential scholar Alumnus 70:3, p.14 |
Fifteen students will be admitted in fall 1986; outline of program. | |
| 639 | UNI Faculty Club to Hear Whitsett on 'Beyond War' Public Relations News Release 1985:61, p.1 |
David Whitsett will talk to the group about "Beyond War: A New Way of Thinking". | |
| 640 | Local Resident Receives Award From UNI Alumni Association Public Relations News Release 1985:39, p.1 |
Many people in the local community were honored with achievement awards or given service awards; brief description of each person. | |
| 641 | Dean Morin to be removed Northern Iowan 82:5, p.1 |
Provost Martin issues announcement that Dean Morin will be leaving position; Dean Morin reacts with "disbelief"; speculations on reasons for action; photo. | |
| 642 | Curris addresses Faculty Senate Northern Iowan 82:4, p.4 |
President Curris emphasizes need for a liberal education. | |
| 643 | Student guide UNI 1985 Northern Iowan 82:2, p.12 |
Greetings from leaders and listings for important facilities and services; photo. | |
| 644 | UNI Preliminary Fall Enrollment Figures Show Record is Broken Public Relations News Release 1985:18, p.1 |
The old record in 1883 of 11,204 students enrolled at UNI was broken in 1985 as new requirement were created. | |
| 645 | Emergency loans increased Northern Iowan 82:1, p.1 |
Emergency loan and credit limits raised; President Curris transfers $100,000 to fund. | |
| 646 | 327 receive degrees at uni summer commencement exercises Public Relations News Release 1985:2, p.1 |
Louise Houghton, a feature speaker, at the summer commencement exercise spoke about the graduating class. List of graduated students. | |
| 647 | Summer Affair Northern Iowan 81:59, p.2 |
Naïve letter home continues. | |
| 648 | Constantine Curris Northern Iowa Today 13:3, p.3 |
Speaks at hearing on funding of higher education. | |
| 649 | Changing attitudes is the goal Northern Iowa Today 13:3, p.3 |
Wheelchair basketball game included in first Handicapped Awareness Week; photo. | |
| 650 | Renewed commitment results in changes Northern Iowa Today 13:3, p.1 |
Detailed look at results of SCUP report. |