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51 African-American religion and culture topic of rescheduled Hearst Lecture at UNI, Thursday, April 26
Public Relations News Release 2000:384, p.1
4/23/2001 Michael Eric Dyson will speak as the final presentation in the Hearst Lecture Series.
52 Rings, husbands and wives intertwined in Heast Lecture Series presentation
Public Relations News Release 2000:271, p.1
11/8/2000 Wendy Doniger gives a presentation about the mythology of the magic ring in Indian mythology, Shakespeare, and Wagner.
53 Finding faith on college campuses
Public Relations News Release 2000:2282, p.1
11/6/2000 Betty Deberg, head of the Philosophy and Religion department discusses the role of church and faith on college campuses.
54 The historical Jesus will be be the subject of the next Hearst Lecture Series presentation at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2000:112, p.1
10/9/2000 John Dominic Crossan, a professor at DePaul University, will present a speech on "The Historical Jesus".
55 Hearst lecrure series at UNI to open with "Cloning and beyond: making ethical public policy on controversial issues," Monday, October 2.
Public Relations News Release 2000:95, p.1
9/27/2000 The Hearst Lecture Series starts with Dr. Thomas Murray, the first of six noted thinkers.
56 Today; a conversation with Rev. Csaba Sogor
Campus News Network 10:5, p.3
10/11/1999 The Reverend Csaba Sogor will make a presentation on the religious and political climate surrounding the Hungarian minority in Romania.
57 New department heads named
Campus News Network 8:2, p.1
9/2/1997 Mary Jane Sheffet, Howard Barnes, Jeffrey Copeland, and Betty Deberg named Head of their departments; Bob Muffoletto named Acting Head, and Wendell McConnaha is director of Lab School; photo.
58 New academic department heads welcome new school year
Northern Iowa Today 26:1, p.4
9/1/1997 Biographical profiles of Professors Mary Jane Sheffet, Howard Barnes, Jeffrey Copeland, Betty DeBerg, Robert Muffoletto, and Wendell McConnaha; photo.
59 New department heads begin work this fall at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1997:9, p.1
8/27/1997 New academic department heads: Mary Jane Sheffet, Howard Barnes, Jeffrey Copeland, Betty DeBerg, Bob Muffoletto, and Wendell McConnaha. Includes brief profile of each new department head.
60 Profile: James Robinson
Campus News Network 7:17, p.3
4/21/1997 Profile of Philosophy and Religion professor James Robinson; photo.
61 UNI student awarded for local essay contest
Northern Iowan 93:38, p.4
2/21/1997 Jeffrey H. Grant awarded $75 in local essay contest encouraging students to write essays for Elie Wiesel Essay Contest.
62 University of Norther Iowa student named semi-finalist in national essay contest
Public Relations News Release 1995:384, p.1
5/20/1996 Adrienne Hallett was named one of 31 semifinalists in the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Ethics Essay Contest.
63 Lecture on the life of Annie Turner Wittenmyer planned as part of University of Northern Iowa's anniversary celebration
Public Relations News Release 1995:311, p.1
4/10/1996 The life and accomplishments of Annie Turner Wittenmyer are the subject of a lecture during the 120th anniversary celebration at UNI.
64 Philosophy and Religion forum to discuss the Culture of Disbelief
Northern Iowan 92:47, p.3
4/5/1996 David Crownfield will discuss recent book.
65 University of Northern Iowa Philosophy and Religion Forum to discuss the Culture of Disbelief Monday, April 8
Public Relations News Release 1995:296, p.1
4/4/1996 Program for the final meeting of the Philosophy and Religion Forum is announced.
66 UNI essay contest winners
Northern Iowan 92:37, p.3
2/20/1996 Winners of ethics essay announced.
67 University of Northern Iowa Philosophy & Religion Forum to discuss new age religions
Public Relations News Release 1995:227, p.1
2/16/1996 "New Age Religions" is the topic of a presentation to be held at UNI February 19.
68 University of Northern Iowa students win local essay contest
Public Relations News Release 1995:222, p.1
2/13/1996 Essay contest winners announced.
69 Ethics essay contest winners announced
Northern Iowan 92:31, p.3
1/30/1996 Three students named by Committee for the Study of Ethics in the Department of Philosophy and Religion and the Leadership Studies Program.
70 The University of Northern Iowa prepares for "Family Fest" weekend November 10-12
Public Relations News Release 1995:110, p.1
10/31/1995 Activities and schedule for "Family Fest" weekend are announced.
71 Kellogg Foundation grant to support community service experience for University of Northern Iowa ethics students
Public Relations News Release 1995:109, p.1
10/27/1995 Kellogg Foundation donates $150,000 to UNI Foundation.
72 Philosophy, Religion host presentation
Northern Iowan 92:15, p.4
10/17/1995 Greg Trey will speak on influence of religion on politics and ethics.
73 University of Northern Iowa Philosophy and Religion Forum to host lecture on religion and politics
Public Relations News Release 1995:87, p.1
10/11/1995 Greg Trey will address the UNI Department of Philosophy and Religion forum series.
74 New faculty members enrich courses in Study of Religion
Northern Edition 2:28, p.6
11/16/1994 Susan Hill and Andrea Bishop offer courses in religion.
75 James B. Robinson speaks on topic of Angels and Humanity
Northern Edition 2:11, p.11
4/6/1994 UNI religion professor will speak in Philosophy and Religion Forum.
76 University of Northern Iowa Philosophy & Religion Forum to discuss angels and humanity Tuesday, April 12
Public Relations News Release 0:451, p.1
4/4/1994 James Robinson will discuss angels and humanity in Maucker Union.
77 New department head named; Amend to head philosophy and religion
Northern Iowan 90:38, p.3
2/18/1994 Will replace Professor Thakur; short biographical sketch; photo.
78 Dr. Edward W. Amend named head of Philosophy and Religion Department
Northern Edition 2:5, p.4
2/16/1994 Professor Amend will succeed Shivesh Thakur as department head; biographical sketch; photo.
79 Amend new head of Philosophy & Religion
Campus News Network 4:12, p.1
2/14/1994 UNI Professor Edward W. Amend named head of his department; photo.
80 New Philosophy and Religion Department head at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1993:350, p.1
2/8/1994 Edward Amend has been named head of the Department of Philosophy and Religion.
81 Three university department heads resign
Kuennen--Jeanne
Northern Iowan 90:35, p.3
2/8/1994 Professors Hall, Thakur, and Thompson resign as department heads; will return to teaching; biographical sketches.
82 University of Northern Iowa Department of Philosophy and Religion announces spring courses in special interest areas
Public Relations News Release 1993:290, p.1
1/6/1994 New courses added for spring in the Department of Philosophy and Religion.
83 University of Northern Iowa grad awarded religion scholarship.
Public Relations News Release 1993:152, p.1
10/29/1993 Victoria Blitsch received the William Randolph Hearst Scholarship.
84 New, returning courses for University of Northern Iowa Philosophy & Religion Department this fall
Public Relations News Release 1992:781, p.1
8/5/1993 Philosophy & Religion Department will see two new classes and two classes being taught again after some time off this fall.
85 Arthur Neu to speak on governmental ethics and leadership in two lectures at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1992:564, p.1
4/21/1993 Arthur Neu, former Lieutenant Governor of Iowa, will speak at the UNI Leadership Studies Program.
86 University of Northern Iowa Department of Philosophy and Religion offering new courses spring semester.
Public Relations News Release 1992:274, p.1
1/6/1993 New courses are being offered by the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Visiting professors Norma Salgado and Jon Stone will teach two of the courses.
87 Islamic expert Nasr to speak
Northern Iowan 89:20, p.9
11/6/1992 Seyyed Hossein Nasr will deliver two public lectures; photo.
88 NI owes Hearst Series coverage
Morgan--David Lloyd (Philosophy and Religion Faculty).
Northern Iowan 89:20, p.2
11/6/1992 Believes NI should cover distinguished lecturers more fully.
89 Three lectures on ethics October 22 and 23 next topics for Hearst lecture Series at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1992:132, p.1
10/19/1992 Michael Pritchard, Deni Elliot, and David Morgan will be speak on ethics during the Hearst Lecture Series this month. Next month Seyyed Hossein Nasr will speak on Islam in Today's World.
90 Religion-philosophy department undergoes change
Sofianos--Lou
Northern Iowan 89:5, p.5
9/15/1992 Combined religion-philosophy degree will not be offered after fall 1993.
91 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.
92 Seven disciplines welcome new department heads
Hanson--Debbey
Northern Iowan 89:2, p.4
9/1/1992 Short biographical sketches of new heads; photo.
93 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.
94 Marlin proposes cuts in seven academic majors
Northern Iowan 88:24, p.1
11/22/1991 Would also cut summer session program.
95 "Future of World Religion" topic of philosophy and religion forum Wednesday (February 13) at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:339, p.1
2/7/1991 The third UNI Philosophy and Religion Forum will be held February 13.
96 Visiting professor teaches religions course this semester
Campus News Network 1:9, p.Insert 2
1/14/1991 Freda Matchett teaches world religions course.
97 Visiting professor to teach "human nature and destiny in the world religions" at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:250, p.1
12/13/1990 Dr. Freda Matchett, a noted professor from England, will teach an evening course at UNI.
98 Visiting African scholar to present day-long workshop at University of Northern Iowa Friday (May 4).
Public Relations News Release 1989:606, p.1
4/30/1990 His workshop "From Myths to Realities" will acquaint participants with the African worldview- traditional African responses to the universal questions of human purpose and destiny.
99 Visiting African scholar to present day-long workshop at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:521, p.1
4/3/1990 Professor Kofi Asare Opoku acts as visiting professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Opoku gives a presentation on African spirituality and philosophy in the addition of Maucker Union.
100 Ethics course being offered at UNI
Northern Iowan 86:6, p.14
9/22/1989 Professor Clohesy talks about his ethics course.

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