Department of Economics

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Schools from across Iowa to compete in the National Economics Challenge at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:433, p.1	04/01/2009	The only national economics challenge for high school students, its purpose is to honor and reward high achievers through competition, and to showcase outstanding high school economics courses and teachers according to Fred Abraham.
2	College of Business Administration Announces Alumni in Residence Public Relations News Release 2008:428, p.1	03/30/2009	Jeff Provost, Office Managing Partner at the Kansas City office of Deloitte & Touche, LLP and 1984 UNI graduate, will serve as the Department of Accounting Alumnus in Residence. Provost's responsibilities include overall client service satisfaction.
3	UNI faculty, staff receive 2008 Regents Excellence Awards Public Relations News Release 2008:271, p.1	12/11/2008	The awards are presented annually to faculty and to staff members in the professional and scientific ranks, and biennially to a member of the supervisory/confidential merit personnel, who have demonstrated outstanding professional contributions.
4	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.
5	UNI sends seven to Moscow Public Relations News Release 2007:689, p.1	05/22/2008	The Department of Economics sent five students and two faculty members to Moscow. This is the sixth year UNI has been involved in a bi-lateral seminar with Plekhanov Russian Academs of Economics in Moscow.
6	Get to know your professors: Lisa Jepsen Northern Iowan 100:48, p.12	04/06/2004	Profile of Professor Lisa Jepsen; photo.
7	USAID official to speak at UNI economics symosium Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	02/09/2004	Adolfo Franco is the U. S. Agency for International Development's assistant administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean.
8	USAID official's presentation canceled Public Relations News Release 2002:333, p.1	02/17/2003	Adolfo Franco will not speak on campus due to inclement traveling conditions.
9	USAID official to speak at UNI economics symposium Public Relations News Release 2002:327, p.1	02/14/2003	Alumnus Adolfo Franco Jr. will speak at the Jepson Symposium on campus.
10	UNI Department of Economics awards scholarships Public Relations News Release 2000:436, p.1	05/31/2001	Roster of the seven winners of scholarships given to economics majors.
11	Alan Deardorff, University of Michigan professor of economics and public policy, will speak on "The W.T.O. and the Public Interest" on Feb. 17 Public Relations News Release 1999:255, p.1	02/14/2000	Alan Deardorff, University of Michigan professor of economics and public policy will present an address on February 17, in UNI's Curris Business Building, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
12	Dr. Ken McCormick Campus News Network 10:6, p.	10/25/1999	Ken McCormick assisted four economics majors in publishing their articles in the first edition of "Major Themes in Economics".
13	UNI program training future economic development professionals Public Relations News Release 1998:347, p.1	04/26/1999	First students are graduating with degree in economics with emphasis in economic development. Program sponsored by Institute for Decision Making and Department of Economics.
14	Area teachers participate in economics summer workshop at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1997:30, p.1	09/11/1997	Thirty-eight area teachers participated in economics workshop sponsored by the Center for Economic Education and Department of Economics at UNI; list of guest speakers and participants given.
15	"Developments in Teaching Economics" workshop at University of Northern Iowa attended by area teachers Public Relations News Release 1997:31, p.1	09/11/1997	Twenty area teachers attended economics workshop; list of participants included. Speakers were Tim Schilling, and Chris Nelson.
16	Teaching the fundamentals of economics at all grade levels Public Relations News Release 1997:12, p.1	08/28/1997	Center for Economic Education Assistant Director Lois Lindell describes how economics can be introduced at the K-12 level.
17	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.
18	Economics scholarships awarded at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:543, p.1	05/02/1991	Winners of UNI economic scholarships are announced.
19	University of Northern Iowa to offer economic development seminar in Iowa City Thursday (April 5) Public Relations News Release 1989:498, p.1	03/28/1990	The Management Development Center sponsors the Basic Concepts of Preparing for the Prospect program at the Highlander Inn. Program instructors will be members of the Professional Developers of Iowa.
20	Nutrition and the AIDS patient--new developments in treating disease Public Relations News Release 1989:477, p.1	03/20/1990	AIDS researcher, Dale Kline, visits economics students to speak on the importance of nutrition in AIDS treatment.
21	University of Northern Iowa to offer economic development seminar in Newton Tuesday (March 13) Public Relations News Release 1989:458, p.1	03/07/1990	The Professional Developers of Iowa and Department of Economic Development sponsor a program on preparing for business prospects in Jasper County.
22	University of Northern Iowa to offer economic development seminar in Cedar Falls Thursday (March 8) Public Relations News Release 1989:450, p.1	03/05/1990	The Professional Developers of Iowa and Department of Economic Development sponsor a program on preparation of promotional materials and interviews for business prospects locating to the community.
23	Economic development training program to be offered in Storm Lake by University of Northern Iowa (Sept. 12.) Public Relations News Release 1989:52, p.1	09/07/1989	"Basic Concepts of Economic Development" will teach participants what new jobs mean to a community; activities, techniques and tools of development programs; responsibilities of boards of directors in the development process; and average budgets.
24	Economic development training program to be offered in Mt. Pleasant by University of Northern Iowa (Oct. 5.) Public Relations News Release 1989:49, p.1	09/07/1989	"Basic Concepts of Economic Development" will teach participants what new jobs mean to a community; activities, techniques and tools of development programs; responsibilities of boards of directors in the development process; and average budgets.
25	Economic development training program to be offered in Council Bluffs by University of Northern Iowa (Sept. 27.) Public Relations News Release 1989:50, p.1	09/07/1989	"Basic Concepts of Economic Development" will teach participants what new jobs mean to a community; activities, techniques and tools of development programs; responsibilities of boards of directors in the development process; and average budgets.
26	Economic development training program to be offered in Dubuque by University of Northern Iowa (Sept. 21.) Public Relations News Release 1989:51, p.1	09/07/1989	"Basic Concepts of Economic Development" will teach participants what new jobs mean to a community; activities, techniques and tools of development programs; responsibilities of boards of directors in the development process; and average budgets.
27	Economic development training program to be offered in Mason City (Sept. 19.) Public Relations News Release 1989:53, p.1	09/07/1989	"Basic Concepts of Economic Development" will teach participants what new jobs mean to a community; activities, techniques and tools of development programs; responsibilities of boards of directors in the development process; and average budgets.
28	Three UNI graduate students receive home economics scholarships. Public Relations News Release 1988:429, p.1	04/18/1989	Lynda Little, Pamela Gibbons and Pamela Ohrt received the scholarships for 1989-90.
29	Double standard Northern Iowan 85:39, p.2	02/21/1989	Explains difficulties with recent changes in business class.
30	University of Northern Iowa School of Business to host Jepson Symposium April 5-6 Public Relations News Release 1987:340, p.1	04/04/1988	Professor James Millar acts as keynote speaker for the Lawrence Jepson Symposium on U. S./Soviet relations. The symposium is held in the Education Center, sponsored by the Department of Economics.
31	UNI prof: Riverboat gambling not the solution to Iowa's economic woes Public Relations News Release 1987:282, p.1	02/24/1988	Professor Ken McCormick explains that plans for a riverboat casino may provide Iowa with a temporary economic boost, but will not lead the state to a stable economy.
32	Iowa, Midwest, lead pack in loss of 'human capital' says Northern Iowa study Public Relations News Release 1987:246, p.1	02/02/1988	Professor Randall Krieg discusses the population drop facing Midwestern states. Krieg states that while states my be experiencing economic boosts due to increasing population, productivity in these regions may drop.
33	Northern Iowan prof: Iowa losing 'human capital' as well as population Public Relations News Release 1987:237, p.1	01/26/1988	Professor Randall Krieg devises a system to determine the economic value of Iowan migrants.
34	What's Up Northern Iowan 84:16, p.5	10/20/1987	Meetings and activities.
35	Regents name new business dean for UNI, approve other appointments Public Relations News Release 1987:386, p.1	05/28/1987	The Board of Regents approves the induction of a new dean of economics, director of financial aid, and head of the Department of Political Science. Steven Y. Moon is promoted to acting director of computing services.
36	Site selected for new classroom/office building on the UNI campus Public Relations News Release 1987:132, p.1	12/10/1986	Dr. Leland Thomson announces the construction of a 10.2 million dollar classroom and office building north of the power plant. The building consolidates all departments of the School of Business, Academic Computing Services, and economics department.
37	Publication comprised of student papers Northern Iowan 82:58, p.5	06/20/1986	Omicron Delta Epsilon will publish second collection of student work on Major Themes in Economics.
38	International Trade Experts to Speak on UNI Campus at 1985 Jepson Symposium Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Public Relations News Release 1985:89, p.1	10/17/1985	Five experts on international trade will speak about issues related to protectionism, GATT, and the reciprocal nature of international trade at the 1985 Jepson Symposium.
39	Move evaluated Northern Iowan 82:9, p.1	10/01/1985	Few outward signs of shift of Department of Economics to School of Business.
40	Dean Morin to be removed Northern Iowan 82:5, p.1	09/17/1985	Provost Martin issues announcement that Dean Morin will be leaving position; Dean Morin reacts with "disbelief"; speculations on reasons for action; photo.
41	Economics moves to strengthen curriculum Northern Iowa Today 13:3, p.2	06/01/1985	Explanation for move of Department of Economics from College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to the School of Business.
42	UNISA Northern Iowan 81:53, p.6	04/26/1985	Consider move of Department of Economics to School of Business; consider change in general education requirements.
43	Economics department change approved Northern Iowan 81:51, p.1	04/19/1985	On a 6-5 vote, the Department of Economics will move from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to the School of Business.
44	Article fair and comprehensive but . . . Northern Iowan 81:49, p.3	04/12/1985	Supports Donelle Eller's article, but points out a misquotation.
45	Senate to vote on department move Northern Iowan 81:48, p.1	04/09/1985	Department of Economics would like to move from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to the School of Business; some faculty voice opposition.
46	Economics trip set for May Northern Iowan 81:24, p.8	12/04/1984	Ken McCormick and Janet Rives talk about the three week trip to England and France.
47	Economics department relocates Northern Iowan 80:3, p.10	09/02/1983	Former Sabin "Little Theater" now houses Department of Economics.
48	Regents approve construction, demolition projects for UNI Northern Iowan 79:52, p.1	04/26/1983	Approve conversion of Sabin Hall theater into offices; will build offices in UNI-Dome; will renovate carillon; approve budget for demolition of Old Administration Building.
49	Demand for economics high Old Gold 0:0, p.41	06/01/1982	Economics classes remain in high demand, many students desire a better understanding; photo.
50	Scholarships awarded to graduate students at UNI Public Relations News Release 1980:182, p.1	10/30/1980	Ruth Hatch and Jill Lynch were rewarded scholarships from the Department of Economics.