Downey--John Charles (Biology Faculty; Dean of the Graduate College)

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# Title Date Summary
51 Biology
Old Gold 0:0, p.39
The Department of Biology offers many opportunities to students with scientific interests; the biology courses are mainly held in the newly constructed science building, also in an arboretum, two local forest preserves, and in a prairie preserve; photo.
52 Advisory staff named
Northern Iowan 75:7, p.14
President Kamerick establishes an Athletic Advisory Council which will concern itself with athletic policies and practices; list of members.
53 St. Pat's Day Pride
Northern Iowan 74:45, p.11
UNI professor found a pig and a message to encourage him to celebrate the holiday.
54 It's a fact--UNI liberal arts graduates outnumber teachers
UNI Century 6:2, p.6
Administrators outline latest trends for students in their departments.
55 Hiring UNI professors--a long and complex job
Northern Iowan 74:36, p.5
Professors Downey and Robbins talk about the hiring process.
56 Museum
Northern Iowan 74:23, p.3
Professor Downey will talk about color in butterflies.
57 Lakeside Lab--where nature and student are copacetic
Alumnus 61:1, p.12
Opportunities for both students and faculty; photo.
58 Grads "get the word"
Northern Iowan 72:28, p.7
Department of Biology uses difficult and new words to extend their knowledge.
59 Chang on "Cobalt"
Northern Iowan 72:26, p.4
Professor Chang will speak on cobalt; Professor Downey will speak on butterflies.
60 AFT symposium on "the Dean"
Northern Iowan 72:15, p.7
AFT panel will discuss role of UNI middle management.
61 Preserving the natural heritage
UNI Century 3:4, p.5
Survey of history and current work in Biological Preserves; photo.
62 ISU prof offers zoology
Northern Iowan 71:31, p.5
Beginning of exchange program; Professor Wilson will teach at ISU.
63 Biology by experience offered at Lakeside
Northern Iowan 70:60, p.1
Description of experience and facilities at ILL.
64 Phase I; Environmental Research Center
UNI Century 2:1, p.4
Description of facilities in new $650,000 building; plans for further development of building; photo.
65 Lakeside Lab--ideal for biological research
Northern Iowan 69:47, p.5
Summer programs available at lab.
66 Beta Beta Beta
Northern Iowan 69:35, p.12
Professors Downey and Eilers will speak on the Lakeside Lab.
67 UNI gains international atmosphere
Northern Iowan 69:29, p.4
Four international students are studying in the Department of Biology.
68 Biology head receives honors
Northern Iowan 68:43, p.5
Professor Downey appointed research associate at Allyn Museum; biographical sketch.
69 'Beware--life in progress'; the UNI biological preserve
Northern Iowan 68:31, p.6
Vandalism and unintentional damage disrupt research in University Avenue preserve.
70 Profs respond to Martin
Northern Iowan 68:31, p.3
Group of professors agrees with Provost Martin's memo on tenure.
71 UNI Biological Preserve: delicate outdoor laboratory
Public Relations News Release 1972:264, p.1
Article on the UNI Biological Preseve.
72 Prof responds to Chang's graduate program letter
Northern Iowan 68:13, p.3
Professor Downey believes that faculty should not be afraid of dreaming beyond the status quo with regard to development of graduate programs.
73 Monarch butterflies "invade" Iowa; UNI prof confirms
Northern Iowan 67:4, p.5
Professor Downey comments at length on recent sightings.
74 UNI Biology Pro Discusses Butterflies
Public Relations News Release 1970:42, p.1
Dr. Downey is one of the nation's leading authorities on butterflies.
75 German Expert Speaks to UNI Biology Faculty on Biological Control
Public Relations News Release 1970:16, p.1
Dr. Franz spoke to UNI biologists at a faculty seminar on Friday.
76 "Shirt sleeve biology" at Lakeside Lab
Northern Iowan 66:62, p.1
Description of summer program at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
77 Valuable butterfly collection survives Bio. Annex fire
Northern Iowan 66:44, p.1
Work of some graduate students is lost; Professor Downey's collection is saved.
78 To present papers in Minneapolis
Public Relations News Release 1969:428, p.1
Professor Downey and students Kurt Johnson and Michael Christenson will present papers at the 25th annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America in Minneapolis; Biology Annex fire.
79 UNI Museum Acquires Rare Bird Specimen Now Nearing Extinction
Public Relations News Release 1969:310, p.1
A rare quetzal bird from Guatemala is one of the most recent acquistitions of the UNI Museum.
80 Regents appoint Knutson dean of Education College
Northern Iowan 64:62, p.1
Other administrative appointments announced as well.
81 Grant to be given over period of four years
College Eye 60:23, p.1
$60,018 grant will attempt to measure effectiveness of college composition classes.