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1	Panel spotlights health care careers Northern Iowan 117:6, p.1	09/07/2020	The Department of Academic Affairs hosted a panel about healthcare careers in the wake of COVID-19; photos.
2	Synthetic Death Northern Iowan 111:26, p.1	12/08/2014	Students in the Biology Department will soon be able to use synthetic cadavers for dissections thanks to a near one million dollar grant.
3	Halloween: science edition Northern Iowan 111:17, p.4	10/27/2014	The UNI Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society and students from the biology, physics, and earth science departments hosted the annual "Halloween House"; photo.
4	UNI receives Roy J. Carver Trust grant Public Relations News Release 2012:61, p.1	09/14/2012	Carver Trust Grant awarded to UNI Department of Biology for the third time in a row. Purchase of cutting-edge equipment will provide students with real life experience and knowedge in areas of biomedical sciences.
5	Faculty, students respond to closure of science programs Northern Iowan 108:47, p.1	04/03/2012	Several science program degree programs will be lost due to the budget crisis. According to Ken De Nault, two of the four geology faculty members may be lost. Courses in these areas will be available next year.
6	Botanical Center is the 'secret garden' of UNI Northern Iowan 108:45, p.8	03/27/2012	Faculty, staff, and students walk past the Center, but do not take the time to stop for a visit. Six main houses make up the Center. Each has its own environment. A parrot, Gold Cap Conure, and an iguana make their homes in the Center; photo.
7	Undergrad researcher makes her mark in UNI biology department Northern Iowan 108:45, p.9	03/27/2012	Kelsey Hampton has been selected to present her research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Utah. She has been examining the effects of climate and environmental change on fiddler crabs; photo.
8	Working to save lives Northern Iowan 108:35, p.1	02/10/2012	Michael Walter and several students use the world's only "spore detector" to look for viruses that bind to anthrax spores; photo.
9	Future scientists receive a boost from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.24	04/01/2011	Grant helped modernize equipment in two biology labs; a look at the prospects in the field of study; photo.
10	Alternative futures of Iowa agriculture to be discussed at UNI event Public Relations News Release 2010:89, p.1	10/07/2010	Joan Nassauer, professor of natural resources and environment at the University of Michigan, will present "Alternative Futures for Iowa Agriculture." Nassauer will discuss water quality, wildlife habitat, and the health and future of rural communities.
11	Presentation at UNI on ecological restoration of native lands Public Relations News Release 2009:378, p.1	04/06/2010	Carter Johnson will discuss the commercial opportunities of converted cropland in "South Dakota's Prairie Farm: An Experiment in Economic and Ecological Sustainability." Johnson will explore the EcoSun Prairie Farms Project, which is a 640-acre farm.
12	UNI's Tallgrass Prairie Center presents Sustainability of Agriculture Landscapes: Perspectives from Southern Australia Public Relations News Release 2009:358, p.1	03/26/2010	Tony W. Norton and Jann E. Williams, from the University of Tasmania, Australia, will examine the biodiversity, ecosystem services and land use of Tasmania's agricultural landscapes using a combination of spatial sciences and ecological techniques.
13	UNI to hold summer biotechnology camp for high school students Public Relations News Release 2009:325, p.1	03/11/2010	Students interested in crime-scene investigation can take part in a camp this summer with hands-on experience. "Students will isolate their own DNA from their cheek cells," said Kavita Dhanwada, associate professor of biology and camp director.
14	UNI biology professor looks at ways to reduce flooding in Iowa Public Relations News Release 2009:320, p.1	03/08/2010	Laura Jackson, professor of biology, discusses flooding and land-use change trends in a chapter of "A Watershed Year: Anatomy of the Iowa Floods of 2008." A chapter of the book is co-authored by Dennis Keeney, emeritus professor at Iowa State University.
15	UNI professor and students help middle school students unwrap embryos Public Relations News Release 2009:292, p.1	02/22/2010	Darrell Wiens takes plastic culture dishes, saline solution, and an incubator to help Lesley Taylorson's science class incubate a batch of fertile eggs and hatch them. The UNI students will present a short demonstration to the elementary students.
16	Meet Iowa's endangered wood turtle at the University Museum Public Relations News Release 2009:112, p.1	10/09/2009	Jeff Tamplin will present "Iowa's Endangered Wood Turtles." He will discuss the unique traits of this aquatic turtle and the discoveries made through his research. The program is in conjunction with the exhibit Images of the Irreplaceable Wild.
17	UNI honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research and professional service Public Relations News Release 2009:79, p.1	09/25/2009	Four faculty members were honored at the fall faculty meeting last month. They are: Harry Brod, Kim MacLin, Cherin Lee, and Martha Reineke. The new James F. Lubker Faculty Research Award was created to honor Jim Lubker, professor of communication science.
18	UNI student group receives international award Public Relations News Release 2009:31, p.1	09/08/2009	The Center for Inquiry International (CFI), headquartered in Amherst, N. Y., presented the award to the Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI). The CFI board decided that of all the events held by their 200-plus campus groups, the UNI event was the best.
19	The greening of UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:421, p.1	03/26/2009	Areas of mowed turf are shrinking, native plants are becoming more common, stream channels and banks have been improved and marginal areas like ditches have been rehabilitated. TPC is a strong advocate of using native vegetation.
20	Expert on environmental links to cancer, reproductive health to speak at UNI April 6 Public Relations News Release 2008:395, p.1	03/16/2009	Ecologist, author and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber, will discuss her work on environmental links to cancer and reproductive health. Her "comprehensive insights into living with and on the Earth in the modern age can help all of us,'Zeman said.
21	UNI celebrates Darwin's birthday Public Relations News Release 2008:321, p.1	01/27/2009	The 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin will be marked with a week-long series of activities, including speakers, games, social events and information sessions, all of which will be held at Maucker Union and are free and open to the public.
22	UNI professor presents at international symposium in Belgium Public Relations News Release 2008:226, p.1	01/14/2009	Axel Schwekendiek, assistant professor of biology, presented his research, "A temporary Immersion System for the Effective Micropropagation of Hop" at the second International Society for Horticultural Science International Humulus Symposium.
23	UNI trail system offers escape to natural areas Public Relations News Release 2008:251, p.1	12/02/2008	Hikers can escape from an urban or campus setting into woods that are full of deer and some 60 native species of birds on the South Campus Trail. The nearly four-mile trail system runs around the middle branch of Dry Run Creek watershed.
24	UNI works to restore Dry Run Creek at north end of campus Public Relations News Release 2008:213, p.1	11/12/2008	We're converting this creek section back to a more natural state, which will improve water quality, increase the creek's holding capacity, and increase its biological function, making it safer, more aesthetically pleasing and natural, said Paul Meyerman.
25	UNI Speakers Bureau serves Iowa's communities Public Relations News Release 2008:190, p.1	10/30/2008	New this year is the Featured Speakers Series, which includes six faculty who address current hot topics such as: environment, math and science education, crisis communication, politics, immigration and the economy.
26	Construction of new pond underway Northern Iowan 105:5, p.6	09/16/2008	Wetland Demonstration Park under construction north of the Dome parking lot; expected to provide both instructional and recreational opportunities.
27	Nine Iowa science educators RAISE the bar in science research teaching Public Relations News Release 2008:17, p.1	08/18/2008	The research interests of nine Iowa teachers are matched up with the research projects of UNI faculty researchers. The projects ranged from investigating short tethers in dye-synsitized solar cells to using geospatial technology.
28	Student research scientists to present findings at UNI Friday, Aug. 1 Public Relations News Release 2007:789, p.1	07/30/2008	Forty-four students will display posters describing their work in the Great Reading Room at Seerley Hall. Nine Iowa secondary teachers have also been participating in Research Avenues for Iowa Science Education, a Title II- funded program.
29	College deans welcome new students Northern Iowan 104:54, p.	05/02/2008	Discovery is at the heart of the College of Natural Sciences.
30	UNI students for organ donation officers Public Relations News Release 2007:614, p.1	04/17/2008	Jessalyn Schweitzer and Andrea Wacker will serve as co-presidents.
31	UNIPEP prepares pre-med students Northern Iowan 104:7, p.6	09/18/2007	Enhancing students' chances to get into medical school is the goal of a new club on campus; photo.
32	Professor receives award Northern Iowan 104:6, p.3	09/14/2007	Professor Jeffrey Weld selected to receive a Biology Teaching Award by the National Association of Biology Teachers; photo.
33	Sunday, April 2 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.3	03/27/2006	Biology Botanical Center Open House will take place at the greenhouse; Locks of Love event will be sponsored by Sigma Alpha Iota.
34	UNI Biology Botanical Center to host open house, April 2 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/24/2006	UNI Botanical Center will host open house showcasing changes in the greenhouse over the last three years.
35	New biology major result of major projects on campus Northern Iowan 102:2, p.1	08/30/2005	Plant bioscience will be offered for the first time at UNI; photo.
36	UNI grape detectives help make Iowa grape growers be more profitable Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/26/2005	"A Midwesterner's Handbook to Grapevine Varieties" aims to correct misidentified grape types.
37	New emphasis added to biology major selection Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/20/2005	Plant bioscience emphasis will be helpful for students wishing to study plant related science in graduate school.
38	'Medicine Man' to speak at UNI Nov. 29 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/22/2004	Walter Lewis, internationally known ethnobotanist, will speak about "The Search for New Therapeutics among the Amazonian Jivaro of Peru".
39	Get to know your faculty: Jeff Tamplin Northern Iowan 100:24, p.9	11/21/2003	Profile of biology professor Jeffrey Tamplin; photo.
40	War on drugs is topic of satellite seminar to be hosted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/11/2003	Seminar will feature Steven Hager, Robert Stutman, and Billy R. Martin and their perspectives on drugs.
41	Youth violence and public health is topic of satellite seminar to be hosted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/28/2003	Fourth seminar in series of five to deal with youth violence and will feature James Alan Fox.
42	End-of-life Care is topic of satellite seminar to be hosted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/21/2003	Diann Uustal to speak October 28; James Alan Fox to speak November 4.
43	Ethics in biomedicine is topic of satellite seminar to be hosted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/07/2003	Vicki Lachman will present October 14; Diann Uustal will present October 28.
44	UNI to dedicate McCollum Science Hall addition Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/03/2003	Describes advantages gained through the new 64,000 square-foot addition.
45	UNI Prairie Preserve to celebrate 30th anniversary Sept. 27 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/25/2003	Celebration to mark the occasion and honor those involved with the founding to be held in the CEEE rotunda.
46	UNI to host National Collegiate Honors Council and Phi Theta Kappa satellite seminar series Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/19/2003	Presenters will include Dr. Arnold S. Relman, Vicki Lachman, Diann Uustal, James Alan Fox, Steven Hager, Robert Stutman, and Billy Martin.
47	UNI biology students make presentation on evolution Public Relations News Release 2001:486, p.1	05/15/2002	Give presentation to East High School students in Waterloo; list of participants is included.
48	'Legal and Ethical Issues in Stem Cell Research and Cloning' topic for UNI conference Public Relations News Release 0:368, p.1	03/20/2002	Conference to be held March 26; David Orentlicher to serve as keynote speaker.
49	UNI professor says bacterium that causes anthrax is common Public Relations News Release 2001:151, p.1	10/11/2001	Michael Walter is working with Bacillus cereus to find a way to destroy the bacteria that causes anthrax.
50	Carver gift to UNI campaign will purchase much-needed science equipment Public Relations News Release 2000:85, p.1	09/20/2000	Renovations are planned for the McCollum Science Hall to serve the growing number of Biology and Chemistry majors.
51	University of Northern Iowa Biology Seminar Series offering second session on basics of pond building and water gardening, March 9, 16, and 23 Public Relations News Release 1999:270, p.1	02/23/2000	UNI's Biology Seminar Series topic, "Pondscapes", will be offered for a second spring session.
52	McCollum funding will benefit students Northern Iowan 96:36, p.1	02/11/2000	$16.9 million addition and renovation planned; awaiting funding.
53	Daryl Smith: a guide on the side Northern Iowa Today 84:1, p.14	01/01/2000	Profile of Professor Daryl Smith; photo.
54	McCollum renovations recommended to Iowa Legislature Northern Iowan 96:11, p.1	10/05/1999	UNI hopes to receive $16.9 million from the Legislature for a 70,000 square foot expansion of McCollum Hall; photo.
55	Biology Department seeks funding for new facility Northern Iowan 95:56, p.1	06/11/1999	Increased enrollment in biology program created need for new, larger, improved facility.
56	Biology Undergraduate Presentations Northern Iowan 95:17, p.4	10/27/1998	Presentations will be given.
57	"Children's Exploring Nature Workshop" offered at the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 7 Public Relations News Release 1998:93, p.1	10/20/1998	"Changing of the Seasons" workshop to be held as part of the Biology Seminar Series, led by Shary Meyer and Heather Howard.
58	Noted researcher to speak and teach at the University of Northern Iowa during the week of Oct. 19-23 Public Relations News Release 1998:72, p.1	10/09/1998	Thomas Pressley will teach UNI classes in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and physiology, and will meet with students and faculty during his visit.
59	Biology Undergraduate Research Presentations Northern Iowan 95:11, p.5	10/06/1998	Will be held.
60	Hetrick named Exec. Secretary of Student Publications Board Northern Iowan 95:9, p.3	09/29/1998	Professor and Head of Biology Department Barbara Hetrick is named Executive Secretary of Board of Student Publications; photo.
61	The University of Northern Iowa Biology Seminar Series presents "Bulbs for Spring Beauty" beginning on Thursday, Oct. 1 Public Relations News Release 1998:34, p.1	09/11/1998	Billie Hemmer-Callahan to present seminar "Bulbs for Spring Beauty" Oct. 1.
62	Aquatic Learning Center brings new types of life to UNI Northern Iowan 94:52, p.2	04/21/1998	Aquatic Learning Center recently opened in the UNI greenhouse; photo.
63	Profile: Paul Whitson Campus News Network 6:21, p.5	07/29/1996	Profile of biology professor Paul Whitson; photo.
64	UNI professor awarded NASA grant Northern Iowa Today 24:1, p.3	03/01/1996	Professor Darrell Wiens will conduct study; photo.
65	Administrative changes and departmental reorganization A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.311	07/01/1995	Detailed look at the break-up of the old, large departments into smaller, more discrete units; list of those who headed the old and new departments; photo.
66	Capital and other physical improvements A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.453	07/01/1995	Brief review of construction during the early 1970s including the Education Center, UNI-CUE, and the ITC; photo.
67	Virginia Berg named 1995 Distinguished Scholar Northern Iowa Today 78:2, p.20	01/01/1995	Biology professor Virginia Berg wins honor; photo.
68	Profile: Jean Wellman Campus News Network 5:8, p.3	12/12/1994	Profile of biology staff member Jean Wellman; photo.
69	Biology department to seek new logo Northern Iowan 91:24, p.9	11/15/1994	Department looking for logo to place on clothing and World Wide Web home page.
70	New academic and administrative heads take over Northern Iowan 91:7, p.3	09/16/1994	Profiles of Sandra Alper, new head of Department of Special Education; Barbara Hetrick, new head of Department of Biology; and Lewis Harden, new head of Student Health Center.
71	New school year brings new faces to campus Northern Iowa Today 22:2, p.3	09/01/1994	Brief biographical sketches of new directors and department heads; photo.
72	UNI begins fall semester with six new administrative and departmental faces Northern Edition 2:17, p.6	08/31/1994	Four department heads and two administrative heads named: Sandra Alper is head of Special Education; Barbara Hetrick is head of Biology; Michael Waggoner is head of Educational Administration and Counseling; John Butler is acting head of Comm. Studies.
73	Biologists harvest knowledge at annual meeting in Oregon Northern Iowan 91:3, p.7	08/30/1994	Professor Berg and several students attended plant physiology meeting in Oregon.
74	Nixon Wilson receives University of Northern Iowa research award Public Relations News Release 1992:28, p.1	09/02/1992	Donald McKay Faculty research Award winner is Nixon Wilson, professor of biology.
75	Faculty profile: Nixon Wilson Northern Iowa Today 76:1, p.26	07/01/1992	Biographical sketch of biology professor Nixon Wilson; photo.
76	Nature-ally stimulating Campus News Network 1:20, p.1	07/15/1991	Schedule of summer biology seminar series.
77	Nixon Wilson is 1991 Distinguished Scholar Northern Iowa Today 74:2, p.20	01/01/1991	Biology professor wins award; photo.
78	University of Northern Iowa viburnum garden doubles as public exhibit and outdoor lab Public Relations News Release 1990:98, p.1	10/03/1990	Viburnum garden to display three fourths of the world's species eventually. Burton and Louise Sanders donated the land for the exhibit.
79	Faculty profile: Daryl Smith Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.18	07/01/1990	Biographical sketch of Professor Daryl Smith; photo.
80	Variety of events planned for "Earth Week 1990" at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:549, p.1	04/10/1990	The Conservation Club coordinates several Earth Week activities, including a guided walk through the Biological Preserves, lectures from faculty members, Orchesis performances, and folk dancing in the Embassy Room.
81	The call of (or whistles of) the wild--professor studies bird calls Public Relations News Release 1989:362, p.1	01/25/1990	Professor Jill Trainer conducts research on the communication systems of tropical bird species threatened by deforestation.
82	Plants pressed in file folders; UNI herbarium Northern Iowan 86:22, p.17	11/17/1989	Student Scott Zager talks about the collection of plants in the Department of Biology; photo.
83	Retiree serves as UNI volunteer; 71 year old horticulturist Northern Iowan 86:9, p.7	10/03/1989	Profile of Arnold Webster.
84	UNI chemistry students gain chance to be Smokey the Bear Northern Iowan 85:12, p.11	10/07/1988	Professor TePaske looks at the current programs of the Biology Department.
85	Roadside Vegetation Management Confrence Friday (Sept. 30) at Northern Iowa, John Deere Supervisor's Club. Public Relations News Release 1988:65, p.1	09/23/1988	The confrence will focus on the integrated aspects of promoting roadside prairie, restoring marginal prairie and reducing, weed development. Keynote speaker will be Daryl Smith, UNI professor of biology.
86	Untitled Northern Iowa Today 16:3, p.1	09/01/1988	Professors, students, and alumni talk about the way biology is taught at UNI; photo.
87	UNI biologist finds herbicide adversity in Iowa's aquatic environment Public Relations News Release 1987:326, p.1	03/24/1988	Professor Barton Bergquist researches the effects of herbicides used in farming on aquatic organisms found in Iowan streams and creeks.
88	Natural history program on the Colorado Rockies marmot Open to public Feb. 21 Public Relations News Release 1987:266, p.1	02/17/1988	Professor Orlando Schwartz conducts a public presentation on the social system of the yellow-bellied marmot native to the Colorado Rockies. The presentation is held in the UNI Museum.
89	Northern Iowa biology students commended for their scholarship Public Relations News Release 1987:233, p.1	01/25/1988	Twelve students of Professor Daryl Smith's General Biology I are granted letters of commendation for their exceptional academic performance. Three of these students are Presidential or Merit Scholars. Recipients are listed by hometown.
90	Downey retires to pursue first love--butterfly research Nonpareil 72:1, p.19	01/01/1988	Professor John Downey will retire as Dean of Graduate College after serving since 1981; had previously been head of Biology Department; photo.
91	Iowa State gives high-tech microscope to UNI faculty Northern Iowan 84:14, p.7	10/13/1987	Donates Hitachi 11-E electron transmission microscope.
92	Roadside vegetation management conference at UNI Sept. 23 Public Relations News Release 1987:36, p.1	09/15/1987	The Department of Biology and Black Hawk County Conservation Board hold a conference on weed control in the Education Center. Professor Daryl Smith participated as one of the speakers following a luncheon in the commons.
93	Second Prairie Conference on 'Iowa's Lost Landscape' at UNI Sept. 5 Public Relations News Release 1987:13, p.1	08/26/1987	Professor Clair Kucera is named keynote speaker at the second prairie conference, held in Lantz Auditorium. Professors Cherin Lee and Daryl Smith explain the Biological Preserves' efforts in maintaining and restoring Iowa's prairies.
94	Muscatine student receives four-year full tuition scholarship to UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:423, p.1	07/09/1987	Bill Fusselman, of Muscatine, is give a full tuition biology scholarship, and a five-hundred dollar J. S. Latta Award at the Mathematics and Science Symposium.
95	'Orchids' focus for four-week intensive course on UNI biology seminar series Public Relations News Release 1987:301, p.1	04/06/1987	Gary Heggen presents a four-part seminar on the proper growth and arrangement of orchids. The seminar was held in McCollum Science Hall, and was the final course offered in the Biology Seminar Series.
96	'Basics of Plant Care' workshop to be held during April at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:251, p.1	03/05/1987	The Department of Biology and Office of Continuing Education sponsor a series of four lectures on plant care. The program was instructed by Ron Camarata of the greenhouse staff, who discussed potting procedures, plant reproduction, and pruning.
97	UNI student receives $10,000 McElroy Grant to work at Hartman Reserve Nature Center Public Relations News Release 1987:238, p.1	02/25/1987	Mitch Eyres receives a two-year ten-thousand dollar grant from the McElroy Trust to gain field experience as a naturalist at Hartman Reserve. The internship is a project of the Biology Department, HRNC, and McElroy Trust.
98	'Forest Prairie' topic for UNI Geography Colloquium Wednesday (Feb. 11) Public Relations News Release 1987:210, p.1	02/09/1987	Professor Daryl Smith spoke at the Geography Colloquium in Sabin Hall. Smith discussed data that he had gathered for land use decisions in the Bushy Creek State Recreation Area.
99	UNI students study effects of acid rain, light wavelengths on plants, in research funded by USDA, EPA Public Relations News Release 1987:207, p.1	02/05/1987	Under the guidance of Professor Virginia Berg, biology students conduct research for organizations like the EPA, USDA, and Department of Agriculture. Their findings are shared with researchers in Toronto, as well as the Iowa Academy of Science.
100	UNI Biology Seminar Series offers four short courses during spring semester Public Relations News Release 1986:171, p.1	01/19/1987	Two courses on beekeeping and plant care were offered by the Department of Biology, and were held in the McCollum Science Hall. Participants were instructed on hive management, honey extraction, and the basics of caring for orchids.