Department of Philosophy and Religion

Displaying 51 - 100 of 181 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
51	African-American religion and culture topic of rescheduled Hearst Lecture at UNI, Thursday, April 26 Public Relations News Release 2000:384, p.1	04/23/2001	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	11/08/2000	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	11/06/2000	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	10/09/2000	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	09/27/2000	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	09/02/1997	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	09/01/1997	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	08/27/1997	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	04/21/1997	Profile of Philosophy and Religion professor James Robinson; photo.
61	UNI student awarded for local essay contest Northern Iowan 93:38, p.4	02/21/1997	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	05/20/1996	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	04/10/1996	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	04/05/1996	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	04/04/1996	Program for the final meeting of the Philosophy and Religion Forum is announced.
66	UNI essay contest winners Northern Iowan 92:37, p.3	02/20/1996	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	02/16/1996	"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	02/13/1996	Essay contest winners announced.
69	Ethics essay contest winners announced Northern Iowan 92:31, p.3	01/30/1996	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	04/06/1994	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	04/04/1994	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	02/18/1994	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	02/16/1994	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	02/14/1994	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	02/08/1994	Edward Amend has been named head of the Department of Philosophy and Religion.
81	Three university department heads resign Northern Iowan 90:35, p.3	02/08/1994	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	01/06/1994	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	08/05/1993	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	04/21/1993	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	01/06/1993	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	NI owes Hearst Series coverage Northern Iowan 89:20, p.2	11/06/1992	Believes NI should cover distinguished lecturers more fully.
88	Islamic expert Nasr to speak Northern Iowan 89:20, p.9	11/06/1992	Seyyed Hossein Nasr will deliver two public lectures; photo.
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 Northern Iowan 89:5, p.5	09/15/1992	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	09/08/1992	Roster and brief sketches of new and acting heads.
92	Seven disciplines welcome new department heads Northern Iowan 89:2, p.4	09/01/1992	Short biographical sketches of new heads; photo.
93	Regents give go ahead for theater department; separate for the first time Northern Iowan 88:60, p.1	06/26/1992	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	02/07/1991	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.	01/14/1991	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	04/30/1990	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	04/03/1990	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	09/22/1989	Professor Clohesy talks about his ethics course.