Department of Chemistry

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1	UNI's 'Halloween House' makes science spooky Public Relations News Release 2013:90, p.1	10/16/2012	Annual "Halloween House" will be hosted by American Chemical Society. Several different rooms will host activities and demonstrations.
2	UNI faculty, staff, receive 2010 Regents Excellent Awards Public Relations News Release 2010:116, p.1	10/26/2010	Honored at convocation in September were faculty recipients: Gretta L. Berghammer, Ken Bleile, Harry Brod, Kim MacLin, Otto Maclin, and Catherine Helen Palczewski. Staff recipients were Linda Paar, Mike Weiglein, and Laura Wilson.
3	Graham Cooks to speak at UNI Wilson lecture Public Relations News Release 2010:75, p.1	09/30/2010	Graham Cooks, a distinguished professor of analytical chemistry at Purdue University, will present "Getting it Right: Identification of Chemicals in Surgery, Forgery, Pharmacy, and Everyday Life," The 2010 Leland Wilson Endowed Chemistry Lecture.
4	University of Northern Iowa to host commenements in the UNI-Dome May 8 Public Relations News Release 2009:442, p.1	05/03/2010	On May 10, more than 1,500 students who have completed their degrees during the spring semester are eligible to participate, along with those who completed their work last December or will finish this summer.
5	Co-founder of green chemistry to speak at UNI Wilson lecture Public Relations News Release 2009:36, p.1	09/09/2009	"Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice," the 2009 Leland Wilson Endowed Chemistry Lecture at the college, will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 24, in Lantz Auditorium in McCollum Science Hall. John Warner will present the lecture.
6	Chemistry Teachers Update Workshop to take place at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:566, p.1	06/04/2009	Attendees will learn the chemistry behind real-world applications and explore how to bring these ideas into their classrooms using inquiry-teaching approaches. They will take home inquiry-based activities they have tested during the workshop.
7	UNI to host Young Scientists' Summer Camps Public Relations News Release 2008:515, p.1	05/04/2009	For grades five through eight, camps with space still available are "Exploring Energy," and "Rivers, Rocks and Prairies." "Exploring Energy" will investigate where energy comes from, how energy is used, ways to use energy more efficiently and more.
8	Zare of Stanford University to speak at UNI Wilson lecture 'How to Succeed in Research and Life' Public Relations News Release 2008:70, p.1	09/11/2008	Richard Zare, the Marguerite Blake Wilson Professor in Natural Science and chair of the Department of Chemistry at Stanford University, will present the lecture in Lantz Auditorium in McCollum Science Hall.
9	College deans welcome new students Northern Iowan 104:54, p.	05/02/2008	Discovery is at the heart of the College of Natural Sciences.
10	Halloween House at UNI to give chemical chills, thrills, education Public Relations News Release 2007:233, p.1	10/22/2007	The Halloween House, hosted by the Department of Chemistry will be held October 24.
11	Halloween House at UNI to give chemical chills, thrills, education Public Relations News Release 2007:233, p.1	10/17/2007	Student affiliates of the American Chemical Society will give a variety of demonstrations for elementary and middle school students during the Halloween House October 24.
12	Water to be topic of Wilson Lecture at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:187, p.1	10/01/2007	Geri Richmond will be speaking October 15.
13	UNI chemistry students and faculty present at national meeting Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/26/2007	Students and faculty will be presenting their research at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society March 25-29.
14	UNI alumnus returns to present 2006 Leland Wilson Chemistry Lecture Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/15/2006	Paul Wenthold will be featured at the tenth annual Leland Wilson Chemistry Lecture Monday, September 25.
15	Boy Scouts to hold Merit Badge University at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	02/13/2006	Boy Scouts will come to the University and visit many different areas on campus as part of the Merit Badge University.
16	Saturday, Oct. 29 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.3	10/24/2005	Fun with Bats, Museum program will be held; Chemistry magic shows will be presented.
17	Tuesday, Sept. 20 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/19/2005	UNI College Fair held in UNI-Dome; sixth grade students will attend presentation of Willy Wonka' video for Constitution Day will be presented; Alexsey Boyko to give lecture on Russian museums; UNI grad Charles D. Huss to give lecture on Mt. Everest.
18	UNI's Chem Wall creates gateway to chemistry Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/25/2005	New interactive periodic table is informative and inviting.
19	UNI Department of Chemistry honors majors Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	07/14/2005	Students receiving awards were recognized at thirty-third annual banquet.
20	Tuesday, Sept. 21 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/20/2004	Leland Wilson Chemistry Lecture features Nancy Wilson Ashback at 8 p. m. in McCollum Science Hall.
21	UNI awards chemistry honors Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/25/2004	Awards and honors announced at 32nd annual Department of Chemistry spring awards; recipients listed.
22	UNI receives Carver grant for nanoscience equipment and classes Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/21/2004	Grant allows UNI to begin taking the first steps toward a program in nanoscience technology.
23	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.
24	UNI chemistry dept. announces awards and honors Northern Iowan 97:61, p.2	07/27/2001	A list of the twenty chemistry award winners.
25	Chemistry students present research results at national meeting Public Relations News Release 2001:13, p.1	07/20/2001	A lsit of students who presented their research papers at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society is given.
26	UNI Department of Chemistry announces annual awards and honors Public Relations News Release 2001:19, p.1	07/16/2001	Awards and honors were presented at the annual spring banquet. List of winners is given.
27	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.
28	Fourth Annual Leland Wilson Lectureship to be held on Sept. 14 Public Relations News Release 2000:51, p.1	08/31/2000	Information about the annual lecture honoring Professor Leland Wilson.
29	UNI hosts Russian chemist Campus News Network 10:20, p.1	06/12/2000	Russian chemist Viacheslav Pak will work with Curtiss Hanson during his year-long visit; photo.
30	Russian chemist spends year with University of Northern Iowa chemistry professor Public Relations News Release 1999:420, p.1	05/23/2000	Distinguished Russian chemist Viacheslav Pak ends his year-long visit to UNI on June 30.
31	Chemistry majors move into diverse careers Public Relations News Release 1999:0, p.1	11/01/1999	Professor Duane Bartak discusses the many jobs a chemistry major can find.
32	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.
33	UNI students receive awards at the 27th annual Chemistry Spring Banquet Public Relations News Release 1998:390, p.1	05/19/1999	List of students who received scholarships and awards at banquet.
34	Russian chemists visit campus Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.22	01/01/1999	Professors visit classes, faculty, and give presentations.
35	Davenport native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:149, p.1	11/16/1998	Douglas Baker participated in UNI's Iowa Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program. He was assisted by associate professor John Bumpus.
36	Waterloo native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:136, p.1	11/10/1998	Jordan Frost participated in UNI's Iowa Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research program. He worked with associate professor John Bumpus.
37	Iowa City native involved in undergraduate research at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:131, p.1	11/09/1998	Rachel Farrell participated in UNI's Iowa Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program; she was assisted by Russell Wiley, Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
38	Janesville native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:132, p.1	11/09/1998	Joshua Messerly participated in UNI's Iowa Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program. He was assisted by Curtiss Hanson.
39	Russian chemists visit the University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 1998:107, p.1	10/28/1998	Valentina Berestovitskaya and Vyacheslav Pak from Herzen State University participate in teacher exchange program with UNI.
40	Koob to speak at second annual Wilson Lecture Public Relations News Release 1998:23, p.1	09/04/1998	Robert Koob to speak on "Science Education" September 11 at second annual Leland Wilson Chemistry Lecture.
41	Student awards and honors announced at University of Northern Iowa chemistry spring banquet Public Relations News Release 1997:371, p.1	06/09/1998	Chemistry students received awards and scholarships at Spring Banquet.
42	UNI Department of Chemistry Public Relations News Release 1997:371, p.3	06/09/1998	Description of chemistry awards and honors.
43	Series honors past department head Northern Iowan 94:5, p.1	09/16/1997	University of Iowa President Mary Sue Wilson Coleman speaks at first Leland Wilson lecture series; photo.
44	University of Northern Iowa Chemistry Department to inaugurate lecture series in honor of Leland Wilson Public Relations News Release 1997:10, p.1	08/27/1997	Mary Sue Coleman will give the first lecture in the Leland Wilson Chemistry Lecture Series September 10, named in honor of her father Leland Wilson.
45	Clive native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:469, p.1	07/22/1996	Alan Gift will be participating in the 1996 Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program.
46	Davenport native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:470, p.1	07/22/1996	Chris Chrome will be participating in the 1996 Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program.
47	Fort Dodge native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:463, p.1	07/22/1996	Jason Page will be participating in the 1996 Summer Chemistry Research Program.
48	Greene native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:467, p.1	07/22/1996	Lori Stauffer will be participating in the 1996 Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program.
49	Hedrick native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:461, p.1	07/22/1996	Marty Weber is one of 20 students involved in UNI's 1996 Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program.
50	Iowa City native involved in undergraduate reasearch at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:466, p.1	07/22/1996	Courtney Usher will be participating in the 1996 Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program.
51	LeMars native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:462, p.1	07/22/1996	Mark Branum will be participating in the 1996 Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program.
52	Mount Ayr native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:465, p.1	07/22/1996	Craig McClure will be participating in the 1996 Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program.
53	Toledo native involved in undergraduate research at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:468, p.1	07/22/1996	Craig Thomae will be participating in the 1996 Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program.
54	Waukon native involved in undergraduate research at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:464, p.1	07/22/1996	Shawn Roe will be participating in the 1996 Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program.
55	Chemistry undergraduate research program receives NSF funding Campus News Network 6:19, p.2	06/17/1996	Chemistry Department awarded $125,000 grant from NSF to be used for Summer Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program.
56	University of Northern Iowa Chemistry Undergraduate Research Program receives grant from National Science Foundation Public Relations News Release 1995:439, p.1	06/17/1996	The National Science Foundation awarded a $125,000 grant to the University of Northern Iowa to fund the summer chemistry undergraduate research program.
57	Chemistry professor studies how fungi affects coal Northern Iowa Today 23:2, p.8	09/01/1995	Professor John Bumpus receives $199,000 for study.
58	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.
59	UNI awarded $333,000 by the National Science Foundation Northern Edition 3:13, p.3	04/19/1995	Two year grant will help renovate chemistry and environmental science research facilities.
60	UNI awarded $330,000 grant from National Science Foundation Northern Iowan 91:54, p.5	04/18/1995	Grant will help in renovation of chemistry and environmental science facilities.
61	University of Northern Iowa students present papers at conference Public Relations News Release 0:526, p.1	04/28/1994	Sixteen UNI students present papers at National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Students listed.
62	Untitled Northern Iowan 90:40, p.1	02/25/1994	Students work in chemistry lab; photo.
63	Profile: LeRoy McGrew Campus News Network 4:11, p.3	01/31/1994	Profile of Professor of Chemistry LeRoy McGrew; photo.
64	The University of Northern Iowa prepares for Parents' Weekend November 12-14 Public Relations News Release 1993:174, p.1	11/08/1993	Activities announced for annual Parents' Weekend at UNI.
65	Chemistry professor experiments with new role Northern Iowan 90:8, p.2	09/24/1993	Richter will serve as acting assistant vice president for academic affairs to replace Marlene Strathe.
66	Grants will help faculty seek environmental solutions Northern Iowa Today 21:1, p.6	03/01/1993	New Center awards grants.
67	Five new academic heads/two acting heads appointed Campus News Network 3:1, p.1	09/08/1992	Roster and brief sketches of new and acting heads.
68	Keeping the air clean Campus News Network 3:1, p.5	09/08/1992	Receive $500,000 grant for toxic air pollutant studies.
69	New heads, directors lead programs at UNI Northern Iowa Today 20:2, p.3	09/01/1992	Duane Bartak heads Chemistry; Feredoon Behroozi heads Physics; Antonio Planells heads Modern Languages; Kevin O'Kane heads Computer Science; Gretta Berghammer heads Theatre; Julie Nelson head Gallery of Art; Sue Grosboll heads Museum.
70	Seven disciplines welcome new department heads Northern Iowan 89:2, p.4	09/01/1992	Short biographical sketches of new heads; photo.
71	University of Northern Iowa to help small businesses deal with clean air act Public Relations News Release 1991:771, p.1	08/10/1992	UNI receives grant to develop a pilot study for toxic Air Pollutant Studies. The plan will serve as a model for other states.
72	Students reap rewards from University's commitment to undergraduate research Northern Iowa Today 20:1, p.3	03/01/1992	Eight UNI students present projects at Minneapolis conference; photo.
73	A chemical bond Campus News Network 2:5, p.3	10/28/1991	Chemistry Department assists St. Mary's School.
74	UNI Department of Chemistry forms 'chemical bond' with elementary students Northern Iowan 88:15, p.4	10/22/1991	Attempts to enhance science program at St. Mary's School in Waterloo.
75	Chemistry program at University of Northern Iowa re-approved by American Chemical Society Public Relations News Release 1990:648, p.1	07/08/1991	UNI's undergrad chemistry program has been reapproved for five years.
76	Faculty profile: Ira Simet Northern Iowa Today 74:2, p.18	01/01/1991	Biographical sketch of chemistry professor Ira Simet; photo.
77	Department of Chemistry receives $63,000 grant Northern Iowan 87:8, p.3	09/28/1990	UNI will receive grant from National Science Foundation to purchase modern gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer system.
78	From crab shell sutures to cleaning up oil spills: students at Univeristy of Northern Iowa celebrate national chemistry week (Oct. 29- Nov. 3.) Public Relations News Release 1989:179, p.1	10/19/1989	Hypo-allergenic, alkaline-resitsant sutures made from the chitin in crab shells are just one example of front line reseach in chemistry which could improve many lives. Students and faculty of the chemistry department will cite many other examples.
79	University of Northern Iowa to offer conference for chemistry teachers April 7. Public Relations News Release 1988:358, p.1	03/20/1989	For chemistry teacher interested in incorporating environmental issues into their classroom laboratory exercises.
80	Chemistry students grow in numbers Northern Iowan 85:12, p.10	10/07/1988	Professor McGrew looks at the recent history and progress of the Chemistry Department
81	UNI professors urge majors in sciences Northern Iowan 84:44, p.1	03/08/1988	Enrollment has declined in sciences and industrial technology; professors see considerable opportunity in the fields.
82	Visiting Japanese industrial chemist studies hydrogen bonding in the lab; develops special bonds with UNI community Public Relations News Release 1987:381, p.1	05/27/1987	Katsuaki Tsutsumi, an industrial chemist from Tokyo, conducts research with Professor Paul Rider on chemical bonding to create adhesive plastics.
83	Chemical demonstrations and instrumentation workshop at UNI March 28 Public Relations News Release 1987:242, p.1	02/26/1987	High school instructors attend an inservice program sponsored by the Department of Chemistry and the Office of Continuing Education. The program featured presentations by five faculty chemists.
84	Student group receives national award Northern Iowa Today 14:2, p.7	03/01/1986	American Chemical Society chapter wins award for programming.
85	UNI chemistry group receives second consecutive national award Public Relations News Release 1985:178, p.1	12/13/1985	UNI's student chapter of the American Chemical Society received the award for its chapter programming; it was one of sixteen chapters nationwide out of over three hundred and fifty chosen; group details are given.
86	Curricula changes Northern Iowan 82:2, p.1	09/06/1985	New Bachelor of Science will include majors in geology, chemistry, physics, and applied physics; also new majors in criminology and European studies; new minors in interpretive communication and international affairs.
87	Cathy's Corner Northern Iowan 81:62, p.2	06/14/1985	UNI points of pride.
88	Chemistry road show stops at UNI Northern Iowan 81:19, p.4	11/09/1984	About 60 students attended the road show entitled "Chemical Careers Insights".
89	Chemistry: a stable market Northern Iowan 81:16, p.7	10/30/1984	Leroy McGrew talks about the stable job market for graduates in chemistry.
90	Chemistry roadshow Northern Iowan 81:12, p.8	10/12/1984	Information about the Chemistry Department hosting 250 visiting students and viewing the American Chemical Career insights Roadshow.
91	Harvard guest to lecture tomorrow Northern Iowan 80:48, p.6	04/03/1984	Lina Nakhimovsky will speak on physics.
92	Regents review reports Northern Iowan 80:28, p.1	01/17/1984	Receive reports on international student enrollment, tenure, and radio stations; approve continuation of chemistry-public relations program; delay decision to demolish Old Administration Building.
93	Mrs. C's smile to be missed by chem. Department Northern Iowan 80:10, p.11	09/30/1983	Chemistry stockroom supervisor Marian Christopher will retire; photo.
94	Chemistry reaccredited Alumnus 66:1, p.11	02/01/1982	Accredited for another five year term.
95	Regents approve tuition hike Northern Iowan 78:27, p.3	01/19/1982	Undergraduate rate will be $990; approve name change for Department of Mathematics to Department of Mathematics and Computer Science; receive ACS report accrediting Department of Chemistry.
96	Chemistry Dept. celebrates 10 years of accreditation Alumnus 66:2, p.10	05/01/1981	Celebration includes lectures and minicourses.
97	Chemistry Olympics Northern Iowan 77:46, p.8	04/10/1981	Rules and procedures.
98	UNI Department of Chemistry to celebrate tenth year of accreditation Public Relations News Release 1980:362, p.1	02/11/1981	Several events will help celebrate the tenth year anniversary of the Department of Chemistry accreditation.
99	Chemistry Old Gold 0:0, p.40	06/01/1979	Everything we come in contact with on a daily basis has a chemical makeup, and students in the Chemistry department study every facet of this; many Chemistry majors belong to the Student Chemistry Society; photo.
100	College Of Natural Sciences Old Gold 0:0, p.38	06/01/1979	The College of Natural Science attempts to perform the basic academic functions of instruction, research, and service; the six instructional departments are: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, and Physics; photo.