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51 University of Northern Iowa staff, students, and guests participate in the geology spring trip to Italy and the Aeolian Islands
Public Relations News Release 1998:326, p.1
4/13/1999 Students and staff from UNI traveled to Italy over spring break to study volcanoes. Students and faculty who made the trip are listed.
52 UNI students get up close and personal with Italian volcanoes
Public Relations News Release 1998:305, p.1
3/25/1999 Twenty-five students and UNI faculty visited Italian volcanoes over spring break. Ken De Nault will describe those experiences.
53 UNI meteorology class testing new forecasting software
Public Relations News Release 1998:301, p.1
3/22/1999 Alan Czarnetzki's Introduction to Meteorology class is testing new software for weather prediction.
54 Profile: Anderson
Campus News Network 9:14, p.3
3/8/1999 Profile of geology professor Wayne Anderson; photo.
55 In a galaxy far, far away¿
Bingaman--Sarah Marie (Class of 2000)
Northern Iowan 95:37, p.4
2/16/1999 Students can view a total solar eclipse in Romania on an astronomy field trip August 5-14.
56 'Humanities in Europe' offered
Northern Iowan 95:32, p.2
1/29/1999 Humanities program in Krakow, Poland, will be held May 20-June 28 and astronomy fieldtrip August 5-14.
57 Five University of Northern Iowa students chosen to be assistants on the geology spring trip to Italy and Aeolian Islands
Public Relations News Release 1998:168, p.1
12/1/1998 Five UNI students were awarded assistantship positions on a geology spring trip to Italy and the Aeolian Islands. A list of the assistants is given.
58 University of Northern Iowa students and faculty to travel to Italy over spring break 1999
Public Relations News Release 1998:105, p.1
10/27/1998 Kenneth De Nault and twenty-five students prepare for spring break trip to Italy and the Aeolian Islands to study volcanoes and Italian culture.
59 Observatory: Room with a stellar view
Steffen--Ann M. (Class of 2001)
Northern Iowan 95:16, p.10
10/23/1998 Individuals can look at the stars Thursday nights at the McColllum Science Hall Observatory Open House; photo.
60 Spring break with explosive potential
Van Sickel--Carrie
Northern Iowan 95:8, p.13
9/25/1998 Twenty-five students will join the Earth Science Department's annual spring trip to Italy March 12-22; photo.
61 UNI students get up close and personal with nature
Campus News Network 8:17, p.3
4/20/1998 Students observe eclipse in Antigua; photo.
62 UNI students get up close and personal with nature
Northern Iowa Today 26:2, p.4
3/1/1998 Students travel to view eclipse.
63 Comet Hyakutake to be viewed at local observatory
Northern Iowan 92:44, p.3
3/15/1996 Opportunity to see comet.
64 Several departments welcome new academic heads
Campus News Network 6:1, p.1
9/5/1995 James Lubker named Dean and Geofrey T. Mills Acting Dean; James Walters and John Butler named heads of their departments; Richard McGuire, Jeffrey Copeland, and Paul Chao named acting heads; photo.
65 Administrative changes and departmental reorganization
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.311
7/1/1995 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 Department of Earth Science
Northern Iowan 91:7, p.5
9/16/1994 Will be open for visits during Homecoming.
67 Science hall raises new telescope; UNI students have a new way to reach the stars
Fanto--Morrie J. (Class of 1995)
Northern Iowan 91:4, p.2
9/2/1994 New telescope will be mounted in observatory in McCollum Hall; will replace old telescope donated by Professor M. B. Smith.
68 Profile: Alan Czarnetzki
Campus News Network 4:4, p.3
10/11/1993 Profile of Professor Alan Czarnetzki; photo.
69 Former NASA scientist to speak on Manson Crater at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1993:70, p.1
9/24/1993 Nicholas Short spoke on the Manson Iowa Crater at UNI.
70 Regents give go ahead for theater department; separate for the first time
Kauten--Jane A. (Class of 1994)
Northern Iowan 88:60, p.1
6/26/1992 Several other programs may be discontinued.
71 University of Northern Iowa students search for geodes in Rockford, Illinois
Public Relations News Release 1991:254, p.1
12/2/1991 Students and faculty travel to Rockford, Illinois, searching for geodes.
72 Marlin proposes cuts in seven academic majors
Northern Iowan 88:24, p.1
11/22/1991 Would also cut summer session program.
73 " An autumn gathering" to feature open house for Homecoming Sunday October 7) at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:77, p.1
9/26/1990 Campus organizations promoting history and nature will hold open house.
74 University of Northern Iowa professor says it's too soon to confirm global warming
Public Relations News Release 1989:449, p.1
3/5/1990 Professor Lynn Brant speaks at the Earth Science Teachers Update on climate change in Iowa as a possible result of global warming. Brant states that if climate trends continue over the next fifty years, Iowa will experience a severe drought.
75 University of Northern Iowa professor makes study trip to South Africa
Public Relations News Release 1989:313, p.1
12/20/1989 Professor Tom Hockey is invited to the South African Astronomical Observatory in Capetown. Hockey reports on the relationships between English and Dutch whites living in the region, and their attitudes toward native Africans.
76 Latham Hall receives a brand new look
Badger--Alec
Northern Iowan 86:25, p.1
12/1/1989 Departments of Home Economics and Earth Science will move into renovated building; photo.
77 Department of Earth Science awarded grants
Northern Iowan 85:58, p.3
6/16/1989 Receives $8968 NSF grant for fluorescence microscopy; also receives money for telescope attachment.
78 National science foundation awards grant to University of Northern Iowa's earth science project.
Public Relations News Release 1988:517, p.1
6/6/1989 $8,968 awarded by the National Science Foundation in support of "Fluorescence Microscopy for Undergraduate Projects and Research."
79 University of Northern Iowa presents earth science conference for teachers at UNI museum April 7.
Public Relations News Release 1988:361, p.1
3/20/1989 Robert McKay will speak on "Early Tetrapods and Paleoenviroment of St. Louis Formation." Raymond Anderson will speak on "The Manson Impact Structure in North Central Iowa and Its Role in a Global Environmental Crisis 66 Million Years Ago."
80 UNI Earth Science seminar series offers seminar Nov. 21
Public Relations News Release 1988:160, p.1
11/14/1988 Meteorite impact crater in the north central Iowa community of Manson will be presented by Raymond R. Anderson.
81 Earth Science
Northern Iowan 85:12, p.12
10/7/1988 Very brief look at the Department of Earth Science.
82 Latham will remodel for new offices
Gilliland--Nancy
Northern Iowan 85:11, p.4
10/4/1988 Departments of Home Economics and Earth Science will be located there.
83 UNI professors urge majors in sciences
Stickfort--Patty
Northern Iowan 84:44, p.1
3/8/1988 Enrollment has declined in sciences and industrial technology; professors see considerable opportunity in the fields.
84 New construction slated for June
Lansing--Denise
Northern Iowan 84:27, p.4
12/4/1987 Latham Hall will be renovated for the Departments of Earth Science and Home Economics; Business Building construction will get underway.
85 Regents approve academic calendars, business for University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:134, p.1
11/11/1987 The Board of Regents approve the revised academic calendars for 1989-90 and 1990-91. Contracts are confirmed for the remodeling of Latham Hall and destruction of Power Plant No. 1.
86 UNI's Department of Earth Science to offer astronomy open houses this fall
Public Relations News Release 1987:91, p.1
10/20/1987 Stephanie Skinner coordinates an open house for the UNI Observatory, held in McCollum Science Hall. The open house will include a slide show presentation, and a view of the fall sky through a telescope.
87 Earth Science Update
Public Relations News Release 1987:309, p.1
4/7/1987 The Department of Earth Science hosts the Earth Science Update, which included presentations from university faculty on planetary astronomy, geology, mammals of the Ice Age, plate tectonics, and fossils.
88 Tuition in Iowa schools 'bound to go up': Curris
Ury--Janet
Northern Iowan 83:28, p.3
12/9/1986 President Curris speaks about tuition, admissions standards, plans for Seerley, Wright, and Latham Halls.
89 Trip focused on comet
Northern Iowan 82:49, p.5
4/11/1986 Students and faculty talk about their trip to Big Bend; photo.
90 'What's all the excitement about Comet Halley?' to be presented at UNI Dec. 2
Public Relations News Release 1985:162, p.1
11/26/1985 Kelsey will present the talk and it will be one in series of presentations by Kelsey and Hoff in conjunction with the appearance of Halley's Comet; this particular presentation is part of the Earth Science seminar series.
91 Departments' moves halted
Cose--Kristy
Northern Iowan 82:22, p.8
11/19/1985 Move of Department of Home Economics and Department of Earth Science into Latham Hall stopped due to shortage of funds.
92 Curris makes decision on continuation of UNI campus projects
Public Relations News Release 1985:136, p.1
11/6/1985 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.
93 Hawaii's Kiluea volcano topic of UNI Earth Science program November 4
Public Relations News Release 1985:121, p.1
10/31/1985 Ken J. De Nault will discuss the impact of the volcano in Physics 309.
94 UNI Prof to Speak About Travels in Alaska on Oct. 14
Public Relations News Release 1985:69, p.1
10/8/1985 Dr. James C. Walters will talk about his trip to Alaska.
95 One out of many
Alumnus 70:3, p.22
10/1/1985 Art Building should be complete by end of fall 1985 semester; description of facilities; photo.
96 Curricula changes
Aspelmeier--Carla
Northern Iowan 82:2, p.1
9/6/1985 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.
97 Darrel Hoff
Northern Iowa Today 13:1, p.7
12/1/1984 Receives award from Great Plains Planetarium Association.
98 UNI aids in star search
Northern Iowan 81:20, p.10
11/13/1984 UNI Hillside Observatory helps in the discovery of binary eclipsing stars.
99 Geological field trip a success
Pietsch--Lori
Northern Iowan 81:11, p.6
10/9/1984 Many UNI students took part in an all-Iowa geological field trip.
100 Stargazing: spending an evening with the stars
Northern Iowan 81:1, p.17
8/31/1984 Larry Kelsey, professor of astronomy, talks about looking at the stars.

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