Department of Modern Languages

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	Title	Date	Summary
51	Major curriculum changes Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.193	7/1/1995	President Maucker attempts to include a greater exposure to international views into the curriculum with conferences and expanded foreign language and culture courses; photo.
52	The French connection: "Demandez au Professeur" (ask a teacher) Campus News Network 5:16, p.1	4/24/1995	Department of Modern Languages offers reference service to French teachers.
53	Russian language and culture courses to be offered for middle school/high school students, adults at Price Lab School, beginning June 27 Public Relations News Release 0:601, p.1	5/25/1994	James Sweigert will be teaching a two week intensive Russian language course at Price Lab.
54	"Let's Learn Spanish" classes offered through University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 0:564, p.1	5/10/1994	Children, ages 8-12, can sign up for classes teaching Spanish at UNI.
55	Slice of France mid-Maucker Bond--Stefanie Northern Iowan 90:43, p.11	3/8/1994	French Table meets in Union and at Tony's; photo.
56	University of Northern Iowa hosts Sephardic Studies Conference October 10-12 Public Relations News Release 1993:108, p.1	10/6/1993	UNI to host Sephardic Studies conference. Isaac Levy will be the keynote speaker.
57	University of Northern Iowa to offer beginning French courses this summer Public Relations News Release 1992:657, p.1	5/17/1993	Summer classes at UNI will include French.
58	French house a new option for residents Sauerbrei--Amy Northern Iowan 89:50, p.6	4/6/1993	Section of Bartlett Hall will be designated as French Language and Cultural Center.
59	All French house proposed at UNI Sauerbrei--Amy Northern Iowan 89:25, p.1	11/24/1992	Professor Walther presents plan for French language and culture in section of dorm.
60	University of Northern Iowa to sponsor workshop for German teachers Public Relations News Release 1992:124, p.1	10/15/1992	50 German teachers from Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota will participate in a workshop, providing updated information on Germany, Austria and Switzerland plus new teaching techniques.
61	Five new academic heads/two acting heads appointed Campus News Network 3:1, p.1	9/8/1992	Roster and brief sketches of new and acting heads.
62	New heads, directors lead programs at UNI Northern Iowa Today 20:2, p.3	9/1/1992	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.
63	Seven disciplines welcome new department heads Hanson--Debbey Northern Iowan 89:2, p.4	9/1/1992	Short biographical sketches of new heads; photo.
64	UNI tries a different language; Portuguese influence wide spread Carlson--Jennie Northern Iowan 88:60, p.1	6/26/1992	Close look at reasons to study Portuguese.
65	"Let's Learn Spanish" classes offered to children through University of Northern Iowa's modern languages program Public Relations News Release 1991:579, p.1	4/20/1992	UNI's modern language department will offer interactive Spanish classes for children 8-12.
66	Critical languages offer opportunity and challenge; Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian available at UNI Kline--Rebecca Northern Iowan 88:50, p.6	4/7/1992	Description of courses in Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese.
67	UNI students teach foreign languages; Waterloo pupils benefit from program Edwards--Erin Northern Iowan 87:31, p.6	1/22/1991	UNI students can experience teaching through the Elementary Foreign Language Program. Students teach French, Spanish, and German in eighteen Waterloo schools.
68	'Moorish Spain' topic for Wednesday (November 14) lecture at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:192, p.1	11/13/1990	Jesus Montoya will present lecture in Spanish at UNI. A translator will be provided.
69	UNI professor believes Portuguese is the language for the future Egli--Melanie Northern Iowan 87:20, p.11	11/9/1990	Professor Robert Krueger hopes Portuguese becomes more popular at UNI; photo.
70	Portuguese offered for language requirement Northern Iowan 87:3, p.5	9/11/1990	Learning the language of Brazil, Portuguese, may be important in the future.
71	Portuguese courses available to satisfy second language exit requirement at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:2, p.1	8/22/1990	Professor Krueger makes a case for the study of Portuguese.
72	Austrian Consul General to speak on his country's perspective of changes in Eastern Europe Friday (Jan. 19) Public Relations News Release 1989:343, p.1	1/15/1990	The Consul General of Austria visits Maucker Union to speak on Austria's views on the political climate of Eastern Europe. Consul General Coreth presents Professor Jurgen Koppensteiner with the Cross of the Order of Merit.
73	Games, antics bring languages to life Johnson--Darin M. Northern Iowan 86:24, p.3	11/28/1989	Melissa Walljasper talks about the teaching methods she uses.
74	Famous Chilean poet to speak at University of Northern Iowa Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Public Relations News Release 1989:267, p.1	11/22/1989	Oscar Hahn, essayist and professor of Spanish-American literature at the Univeristy of Iowa will speak and read some of his poetry during a two-day event.
75	Foreign language proves valuable Northern Iowan 86:18, p.5	11/3/1989	Professor Konig talks about the benefits of learning another language.
76	Department of Modern Languages Northern Iowan 86:15, p.5	10/24/1989	Ora Schwarzwald will speak on Hebrew language.
77	Department of Modern Languages Northern Iowan 86:3, p.4	9/12/1989	Will hold meeting for those interested in a study program in Mexico.
78	University of Northern Iowa to host presentation on 'The United States, Europe and German reunification,' Friday (April 21.) Public Relations News Release 1988:426, p.1	4/17/1989	Hanswolf Haunhorst, the editor of Focus Magazine for the NATO Forces in Germany, will be the guest lecturer. Haunhorst has been a newspaper and radio correspondent in numerous cities across Europe. He has also worked for several U.S. government agencies.
79	What's Up Northern Iowan 85:49, p.6	4/7/1989	Meetings and activities.
80	Thirty Iowa German teachers to attend two-day workshop on University of Northern Iowa campus next week (March 31 -April 1.) Public Relations News Release 1988:365, p.1	3/21/1989	The purpose of the workshop is to provide updated information on the Federal Republic of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Teaching materials will also be introduced and teachers will have and opportunity to exchange ideas.
81	Modern language important Holstrom--Jennifer Northern Iowan 85:46, p.5	3/17/1989	Faculty talk about the importance of learning another language.
82	Thirteen University of Northern Iowa students will study in Austria as part of intensive German program. Public Relations News Release 1988:293, p.1	2/9/1989	List of students who are particpating the German program.
83	UNI behind in language requirement Johnston--Mary Northern Iowan 85:28, p.7	12/6/1988	Comparison of UNI language requirement compared with that of other Regents universities.
84	What's Up Northern Iowan 85:22, p.6	11/11/1988	Meetings and activities.
85	What's Up Northern Iowan 85:21, p.4	11/8/1988	Meetings and activities.
86	Spainish symposium celebrating Ruben Dario's literature on University of Northern Iowa campus Nov. 10-12. Public Relations News Release 1988:145, p.1	11/7/1988	Dario's literature is known for its orginality and universality. "Azul," published in Chile July 30, 1888, regarded as a key work of Latin American literture, accoding to D.C. Hawley. Other speakers featured are Enrique Anderson-Imbert and Eugenio Florit.
87	What's Up Northern Iowan 85:19, p.4	11/1/1988	Meetings and activities.
88	Languages give chance of exposure Halm--Becky Northern Iowan 85:14, p.13	10/14/1988	A look at the opportunities available for language students.
89	Russian professor teaches UNI classes Granger--Brian Northern Iowan 85:9, p.4	9/27/1988	Natalia Gruzdeva is here on exchange program; photo.
90	UNI Russian program grows Bennett--Leslie Northern Iowan 85:9, p.4	9/27/1988	Professors Yetter and O'Connor talk briefly about Russian Area Studies; photo.
91	Need for second-language speaking American workers greater than ever Public Relations News Release 1987:389, p.1	4/21/1988	Professor Carolyn Shields discusses the demand of bilingual workers in the United States.
92	University of Northern Iowa students offered a chance to study in Spain as part of the Iowa Regents Hispanic Institute Public Relations News Release 1987:333, p.1	3/31/1988	Professor D. C. Hawley leads students from various accredited colleges in the Iowa Regents Hispanic Institute trip to Spain, where they will attend courses on literature, communication, and Spanish culture. Help is offered by the Financial Aid Office.
93	University of Northern Iowa professor organizes student trip to the Soviet Union Public Relations News Release 1987:311, p.1	3/15/1988	Professor Edward Jamosky, director of the Russian Language Institute, plans an international study program for American and Canadian students of the Russian language. Students may apply for Federal Pell Grants to defer the cost of the program.
94	University of Northern Iowa student receives scholarship from Austrian government Public Relations News Release 1987:186, p.1	12/21/1987	Randy Warm receives a seven-hundred and fifty dollar scholarship from the Austrian Institute of Science to study at the University of Vienna. Professor Jurgen Koppensteiner leads a program preparing students for their time in studies in Austria.
95	Foreign Language Club president comments on new language requirement at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:181, p.1	12/18/1987	Students are required to complete at least one year of foreign language study for graduation. The new requirement may be satisfied through courses in French, German, Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese. Brad Jensen comments on the changes.
96	Education system plagued with myopia Nodarse--Samuel (Modern Languages Faculty) Northern Iowan 84:21, p.2	11/6/1987	Professor Nodarse laments the lack of respect for the study of foreign languages.
97	UNI students will study in Austria as part of intensive German program Public Relations News Release 1987:62, p.1	10/2/1987	Professor Karl Odwarka leads a group of UNI students to Austria to study at the University of Austria. Participants must belong to German I or II, be pursuing a German minor, or have background in the German language. The program is worth nineteen hours.
98	Conference on Modern Language Teaching Sept. 25-26 at UNI to feature national leaders in field Public Relations News Release 1987:44, p.1	9/18/1987	Senator Paul Simon and Professor Rose Hayden participate as keynote speakers at the Conference on Modern Language Teaching. President Curris, Carol McBradley Danolds, Paul Hoekstra, Michael Oates, and Paul Burrow conduct opening ceremonies.
99	Summer Institute for Foreign Language Teachers at UNI to hear Sen. Paul Simon Tuesday (July 14), on importance of foreign language proficiency Public Relations News Release 1987:427, p.1	7/10/1987	Senator Paul Simon, and Professors Jacques Dubois, Robert Krueger, Raul Munoz, and George Zucker speak at the Summer Institute for Foreign Language Teachers. The conference is designed to aid instructors in developing teaching strategies in their field.
100	U. S. policy in Central America is topic of UNI public talk April 23 (Thursday) Public Relations News Release 1987:322, p.1	4/14/1987	Guest professor, Luis E. Aguilar appeared in the Kamerick Art Building to speak on U. S. policy in Central America. Aguilar's presentation was sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages, and the Latin American Studies Committee.

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