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Harrington--Gordon M. (Psychology Faculty)

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1 Panel discussion to mark 30th anniversary of class-action suit against UNI
Public Relations News Release 2002:495, p.1
4/28/2003 On Tuesday, April 29, the UNI Women's Studies Program and the local American Association of University Women chapter will sponsor a discussion panel on the 30 year old lawsuit filed to gain salary equity for female faculty members.
2 Albert Gilgen named 1996 Distinguished Scholar
Campus News Network 6:7, p.1
11/27/1995 Alber Gilgen named 1996 Distinguished Scholar by the Graduate Council; former scholars listed; photo.
3 Virginia Berg named 1995 Distinguished Scholar
Campus News Network 5:7, p.1
11/28/1994 Biographical sketch of Professor Berg; list of previous winners; photo.
4 Presentations/lectures: Gordon Harrington
Campus News Network 4:17, p.2
4/25/1994 Gordon Harrington (professor emeritus) held a seminar and lectured in Tokyo.
5 University of Northern Iowa internationally-renowned math scholar recipient of first Donald McKay faculty research award.
Public Relations News Release 1989:647, p.1
5/14/1990 Hyo C. Myung internationally known and respected in professional mathematics and physics circles for his original research on the field of Lie-admissible algebras, has been named recipient of the first Donald N. McKay Faculty Research Award.
6 Harrington wants rats back
Sheets--Kerry (Student--1988-1990)
Northern Iowan 85:22, p.6
11/11/1988 Professor Harrington talks about problems relating to ownership of rats.
7 Northern Iowa's graduate college names two faculty members as distinguished scholars.
Public Relations News Release 1988:106, p.1
10/14/1988 Clemens Bartollas, professor of sociology and Robley Wilson, professor of English have been named as a Univesity Distingusihed Scholar.
8 Professor plays Pied Piper; leads lab rats to new home
Moore--Lisa E. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:51, p.1
4/10/1987 Professor Harrington looking for appropriate homes for rats; brief history of the colony.
9 Regents approve improvements
Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915)
Northern Iowan 83:40, p.5
2/24/1987 Will renovate Redeker plaza; recommends funding for boiler; John Ketter will retire; Rollin Evers will resign; approve appointment of Lowell Norland; approve phased retirement for five faculty; approve PDLs; photo.
10 Regents approve UNI business and personnel matters, miscellaneous fees schedule
Public Relations News Release 1987:225, p.1
2/19/1987 The Board of Regents discusses renovating the Redeker Center, raising admission fees, leasing university property, and engaging five phased retirement programs. The board also filled the positions of Public Safety Director and Director of Maucker Union.
11 Rats relocate as animal lab closes
Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.7
9/1/1986 Various genetic strains go to other institutions; some kept by Professor Harrington.
12 Professor gives rats a home
Northern Iowan 82:61, p.4
7/18/1986 Several strains sent to research facilities; Professor Harrington will care for several strains privately; photo.
13 UNI's rats relocated; animal laboratory closed
Public Relations News Release 1986:474, p.1
7/9/1986 The UNI Rat Laboratory is closed due to inefficient use of funds. Includes details on the net loss of funds, such as maintenance costs and salaries.
14 Rat Lab definitely finished
Danielson--Darwin W. (Class of 1987)
Northern Iowan 82:58, p.4
6/20/1986 Had housed up to 2100 rats; now down to about 300; lab will be shut down and equipment sold; photo.
15 Hard times force breeding lab to close; University struggles to find home for rats
Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.5
6/1/1986 Lack of funds will force rat laboratory to close; photo.
16 Rat Lab offered help
Klostermann--Marcia (Student--1985-1986)
Northern Iowan 82:56, p.5
5/6/1986 Letter from American Psychological Association cites importance of the genetic strains; lab scheduled to be closed June 30.
17 Animal research questioned
Smith--Michael Joseph (Classes of 1986 and 1990)
Northern Iowan 82:51, p.1
4/18/1986 Professor Gordon Harrington explains why animal research is necessary to science.
18 Lab malfunction kills 1,000 rats
Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 82:45, p.1
3/28/1986 Heat wave causes the loss of important scientific research.
19 Budget crisis close-up: the rat lab
Skinner--Gwynne
Northern Iowan 82:38, p.1
2/25/1986 Budget cuts cause psychology department to stop the study of genetically-pure rats.
20 Rats! Budget crisis forces UNI rat lab closing
Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 82:28, p.4
1/21/1986 Budget blamed for closing of laboratory located in the old Daisy Dairy building west on the Dike Road; photo.
21 Albert Gilgen, Gordon Harrington, and Jack Yates
Northern Iowa Today 14:1, p.7
12/1/1985 Make presentations at APA convention.
22 Three attend convention
VerMulm--Lisa Joy (Class of 1987)
Northern Iowan 82:10, p.11
10/4/1985 Professors Yates, Harrington, and Gilgen attend APA convention.
23 UNI Professors Active at National Psychology Convention in Los Angles
Public Relations News Release 1985:19, p.1
9/5/1985 Three of UNI's professors went to Los Angles, California, to make presentations or to chair sessions at the American Psychological Association 93rd Annual Convention.
24 Psychology professor awarded
Everding--Rod D.
Northern Iowan 81:5, p.3
9/18/1984 Gordon M. Harrington received awards from the City of Cedar Falls and from UNI.
25 1000 rats face eviction from Old Administration this summer
Cook--Dorn
Northern Iowan 79:35, p.12
2/15/1983 Professor Harrington talks about the laboratory; photo.
26 Psychology is unique
Old Gold 0:0, p.46
6/1/1982 Psychology includes the topics of natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities; photo.
27 Computers on campus
Alumnus 66:2, p.4
5/1/1981 Broad survey of computer uses and needs on campus; photo.
28 Regents grant 18 professional development leaves for UNI
Public Relations News Release 1980:373, p.1
2/17/1981 The State Board of Regents approved professional development leaves for eighteen professors.
29 Psychology's pied pipers research in second largest rat genetics lab in U.S.
UNI Century 8:1, p.4
1/1/1980 Survey of unique strains of rats in lab; description of ways in which psychologists use them; photo.
30 UNI psych prof heads rat lab
Northern Iowan 76:5, p.4
9/18/1979 Gordon Harrington participates in a national research program while the UNI rat lab provides breeding stock for approximately forty North American labs.
31 Department of Psychology
Old Gold 0:0, p.18
6/1/1979 Many courses in the department have laboratories, in which students have opportunity to collect and anlayze data. The department offers a liberal arts and teaching major.
32 Oh, rats!
Cahill--Mary E. (Class of 1981)
Northern Iowan 74:31, p.4
1/20/1978 Professor Gilgen talks about facilities and curriculum in the Department of Psychology; photo.
33 Court awards damages in Gilchrist fire of 1972
Milroy--Kevin
Northern Iowan 73:54, p.1
4/29/1977 Court finds state knew about potential for fire; Professor Gordon Harrington awarded $33,775 plus interest; Professors Hoff and Harms awarded $2000 each.
34 UNI rat lab conducts behavioral research; results published nationwide
Wible--Pamela J. (Classes of 1977 and 2002)
Northern Iowan 72:55, p.4
5/4/1976 Description of the program and purposes of Rat Lab.
35 AFT supports women's suit
Crownfield--David R. (Philosophy and Religion Facu
Northern Iowan 71:24, p.3
11/22/1974 Professor Crownfield talks about the continuing support of the AAUP for the faculty women's discrimination suit.
36 Discrimination by sex at UNI
Freiberg--Karen (Class of 1974)
Northern Iowan 69:30, p.1
2/6/1973 Salaries for women faculty are lower than those for men; discussion of causes and remedies.
37 Four errors corrected
Schima--J. M.
Northern Iowan 69:22, p.2
12/5/1972 Makes several points about rat lab and its purposes.
38 Gilchrist--a loss for everyone
Bishop--Doug
Northern Iowan 68:55, p.1
5/16/1972 Old Gilchrist Hall burns on May 12, 1972; wiring in attic cited as cause; some equipment and faculty material lost; photo.
39 On May 12, 1972, fire destroyed Gilchrist Hall
Teeter--Dean
UNI Quarterly 3:3, p.178
4/1/1972 Rumors about its origin; lab workers rescue rats; photo
40 The wonderful world of Dr. Gordon Harrington
Teeter--Dean
UNI Quarterly 3:3, p.147
4/1/1972 Extensive look at Dr. Harrington and his work with the rat colony; photo.
41 Women's Committee confronts Kamerick
Wood--Geraldine
Northern Iowan 67:43, p.12
4/9/1971 Group sends letter to President Kamerick asking for adjustments in salary and rank.
42 Ombudsman
Northern Iowan 65:35, p.3
2/11/1969 Questions about the rat lab, fire safety, and security officers.
43 UNI has the largest experimental rat center
Beasley--Marjorie
Northern Iowan 65:16, p.5
11/1/1968 Specialized breeds of rats are used in learning experiments.
44 Will not alter testing much because of cheating ring
Henschel--Bev
Northern Iowan 64:23, p.6
12/4/1967 Professors talk about their precautions with their tests.
45 Faculty present satire 'Northern Utopia Limited'
College Eye 63:41, p.6
3/17/1967 As part of annual faculty dinner; photo.
46 Is animal study irrelevant to people?
Harrington--Gordon M. (Psychology Faculty)
College Eye 63:35, p.2
2/24/1967 Chides those who say animal study is irrelevant to humans.
47 Gives faculty leaves for Doctoral work
College Eye 63:32, p.5
2/14/1967 List of those who received PDLs.
48 Curiosity and rat eyes led to genetic studies
College Eye 63:29, p.8
2/3/1967 Gordon Harrington talks about the value and use of his experimental animals.
49 Nonconformity valuable, makes one think for himself
Harrington--Gordon M. (Psychology Faculty)
College Eye 60:19, p.2
11/16/1965 Believes that nonconformity is valuable because it is a means of personal development.
50 400 rats will have busy summer; run mazes, get shock treatments
Behrens--Roy Richard (Class of 1968; Art Faculty)
College Eye 59:45, p.1
6/18/1965 Detailed description of the Rat Laboratory; photo.

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