Hockey--Thomas A. [Earth Science Faculty]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	FTR series celebrates Women's History Month Northern Iowan 117:45, p.4	03/29/2021	The Hearst Center for the Arts and College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences hosted author Ukamaka Olisakwe via Zoom on March 25 for their Final Thursday Reading Series. Olisakwe spoke about her book, "Ogadinma: Or, Everything Will Be Alright," and African women and marriage; photos.
2	UNI hosts earth science update for educators Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/10/2007	The Earth Science Update will be held Friday, April 13 for middle and high school earth-science teachers.
3	Classes at Lake Okoboji available for UNI students; Lakeside Laboratory offers photography, ecology, prairie ecology, astronomy, archeology Northern Iowan 102:47, p.1	03/31/2006	A look at programs offered at the Lab; UNI faculty and others teach there; astronomy will be available for the first time; photo.
4	T. A.s are vital to professors, students Northern Iowan 102:33, p.7	01/31/2006	Teaching assistants help around campus in many ways including grading tests and taking attendance; photo.
5	Monday, Oct. 24 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/24/2005	Berenstain Bears play to be performed at the Gallagher-Bluedorn; Earth Science Seminar will be presented by Tom Hockey, celebrates the achievements of Albert Einstein.
6	Einstein Lecture to take place in Celebration of the World Year of Physics Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/17/2005	Thomas Hockey will give lecture on Einstein's relativity to physics.
7	Monday, Oct. 10 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/10/2005	Window painting on College Hill took place; Earth Science seminar presented by Lynn Brant; homecoming kick-off.
8	Intelligent design controversial at UNI Northern Iowan 102:11, p.6	10/04/2005	Intelligent design attempts to explain how highly complex ideas and creatures came into existence; some UNI faculty are opposed to the idea and signed a petition against the teaching of "ID".
9	2004 is a leap year -- What does that mean? Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.2	01/20/2004	Professor Thomas Hockey can answer questions regarding the leap year.
10	Religion picks up after 9-11 Northern Iowan 99:14, p.1	10/18/2002	Student religious organizations have seen an increase in attendance of their activities.
11	Discovery of universal proportions Public Relations News Release 2000:206, p.1	01/22/2001	Thomas Hockey talks about the discovery of two more planetary systems.
12	A Christmas eclipse is coming Public Relations News Release 2000:191, p.1	12/25/2000	Tom Hockey discusses the partial solar eclipse that will occur on December 25, 2000 at 9:30 a.m.
13	The winter solstice: the first day of winter Public Relations News Release 2000:185, p.1	12/18/2000	Tom Hockey talks about the first day of winter.
14	10th anniversary of the Hubble space telescope Public Relations News Release 1999:377, p.1	04/24/2000	Thomas Hockey will speak about the Hubble telescope and what it has helped us learn.
15	Media Advisory: Full lunar eclipse to be visible Thursday night, Jan. 20, weather permitting Public Relations News Release 1999:198, p.1	01/18/2000	On Thursday, January 20, there will be a full lunar eclipse beginning about 8 p.m., reaching its peak about 10 p.m.
16	Full lunar eclipse should provide a spectacular show (weather permitting) Public Relations News Release 1999:193, p.1	01/17/2000	On January 20, there will be a total lunar eclipse visible in Iowa beginning at 8 p.m., reaching its peak at 10 p.m.
17	Media Advisory: last full moon of century to occur on winter solstice --will be visible Dec. 22 Public Relations News Release 1999:171, p.1	12/20/1999	A full moon will occur on the winter solstice, first day of winter, on Wednesday, December 22.
18	"Houston, we have a problem. . ." the failure of the Mars Lander Public Relations News Release 1999:161, p.1	12/13/1999	Discussion with Thomas Hockey about the consequences of the failure of NASA's Mars Lander.
19	UNI Inter-American Studies Committee offers course on contributions of indigenous and immigrant populations to sciences, mathematics an technology Public Relations News Release 1999:158, p.1	12/07/1999	UNI Inter-American Studies Committee is offering a course on "Science, Mathematics, and Technology" in Spring 2000.
20	The last total solar eclipse of the century Public Relations News Release 1999:9, p.1	08/09/1999	Tom Hockey explains the effects of solar eclipses in time for the last one of the century.
21	Partial lunar eclipse visible tomorrow Public Relations News Release 1999:6, p.1	07/26/1999	UNI associate professor Tom Hockey discusses the partial lunar eclipse that will be visible July 27.
22	In a galaxy far, far away¿ Northern Iowan 95:37, p.4	02/16/1999	Students can view a total solar eclipse in Romania on an astronomy field trip August 5-14.
23	The University of Northern Iowa offers spring 'Humanities in Europe' in Poland and summer astronomy field trip to Romania Public Relations News Release 1998:223, p.1	01/25/1999	UNI offering trips to Poland and Romania for class credit. Instructors include Noel Harold Kaylor, Jr., Fritz Konig, and Tom Hockey.
24	Observatory: Room with a stellar view Northern Iowan 95:16, p.10	10/23/1998	Individuals can look at the stars Thursday nights at the McColllum Science Hall Observatory Open House; photo.
25	McCollum Hall Observatory hosts open houses at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:318, p.1	09/24/1998	Open house will begin October 29 with tour of observatory and presentation on the telescopes.
26	Solar flares to cause disruptions this summer Public Relations News Release 1997:355, p.1	05/21/1998	Solar flares will be on the increase this summer according to associate professor Thomas Hockey.
27	UNI students get up close and personal with nature Campus News Network 8:17, p.3	04/20/1998	Students observe eclipse in Antigua; photo.
28	UNI students get up close and personal with nature Northern Iowa Today 26:2, p.4	03/01/1998	Students travel to view eclipse.
29	UNI earth science students view eclipse, Montserrat Volcano in Antigua Public Relations News Release 1997:241, p.1	02/26/1998	Associate Professor of Earth Science Tom Hockey remarks on his trip to Antigua to view the eclipse and see the Montserrat volcano.
30	Honoring the man who made the sun the center of our universe Public Relations News Release 1997:217, p.1	02/12/1998	Associate professor of earth science Thomas Hockey discusses the significance of Nicolaus Copernicus' discovery.
31	Pathfinder mission offers immediate information about mars Public Relations News Release 1996:471, p.1	07/15/1997	Professor Thomas believes that students, scholars, and scientist will soon benefit from the Mars Pathfinder mission. Nasa plans to release information that will be incorporated into UNI classes in the fall semester.
32	Comet 'bopps' in for viewers to 'hale' Northern Iowan 93:46, p.3	04/01/1997	Hale-Bopp comet can be viewed in northwest sky.
33	Watching the comet Hale-Bopp Public Relations News Release 1996:326, p.1	03/25/1997	Professor Hockey discusses best times to view the comet Hale-Bopp.
34	Observatory open to view Hale-Bopp comet Campus News Network 7:15, p.3	03/24/1997	Hillside Observatory will be open March 24-26 for public to view comet.
35	The University of Northern Iowa's hillside observatory will open for Comet Hale-Bopp viewing March 24-26 Public Relations News Release 1996:314, p.1	03/18/1997	UNI's Hillside Observatory will be open three days to view Comet Hale-Bopp.
36	University of Northern Iowa site of satellite programming for NASA space probe Public Relations News Release 1995:158, p.1	12/06/1995	UNI will receive satellite transmission form the Galileo Project.
37	Anyone out there? Public Relations News Release 1995:106, p.1	10/30/1995	A planet orbiting a star similar to our sun has been discovered.
38	Science hall raises new telescope; UNI students have a new way to reach the stars Northern Iowan 91:4, p.2	09/02/1994	New telescope will be mounted in observatory in McCollum Hall; will replace old telescope donated by Professor M. B. Smith.
39	Jpuiter's comet collision Public Relations News Release 1993:647, p.1	07/11/1994	Pieces of a comet will be striking Jupiter in July.
40	Small comet, big universe Public Relations News Release 1993:647, p.1	07/11/1994	Collision between comet pieces and Jupiter will cause no damage to the planet.
41	Sources Public Relations News Release 0:620, p.1	06/13/1994	Astronomers are bracing for a Jupiter collision.
42	Looking for the hole in the moon. Public Relations News Release 0:593, p.1	05/23/1994	Thomas Hockey explains a partial lunar eclipse.
43	This won't be a sunny day for everyone. Public Relations News Release 0:548, p.1	05/09/1994	Thomas Hockey announces the annual eclipse of the sun.
44	Muscatine student receives NASA award Public Relations News Release 1992:572, p.1	04/22/1993	Sheri Pressler named winner of a scholarship from the Iowa Space Grant Consortium.
45	Summer fellowships announced Campus News Network 3:11, p.1	02/08/1993	Roster of winners and their topics of research.
46	By JOVE, we are beginning space research Northern Iowa Today 76:1, p.16	07/01/1992	UNI gets access to NASA information.
47	Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news Public Relations News Release 1991:598, p.1	04/27/1992	This week's topics in the news include; the big bang, job market, Casablanca's golden anniversary, and wilderness recreation. Faculty and staff named as sources of further information.
48	NASA space research data made available to two University of Northern Iowa professors; University named partner in "JOVE" program Public Relations News Release 1991:560, p.1	04/09/1992	JOVE is a NASA/University Joint Venture Initiative allowing universities access to NASA data for use in research at the university level. Darrel Wiens and Thomas Hockey have been chosen to participate.
49	Why can't we see the stars tonight?--Blame Thomas Edison Public Relations News Release 1990:485, p.1	04/15/1991	Star gazing is becoming more difficult due to light pollution from street lights.
50	Look to the stars--do they really hold answers to our lives? Public Relations News Release 1990:338, p.1	02/11/1991	Astrology seen as a self fulfilling prophecy by Professor Hockey.
51	Don't forget to "leap" before you count in the New Year! Public Relations News Release 1990:265, p.1	12/31/1990	Slowing of the earth's rotation leads to addition of a "leap second" for the second year in a row.
52	Mark you calendar for December 2--day of possible tides & earthquakes Public Relations News Release 1990:66, p.1	09/24/1990	Dangerous tides are possible due to alignment of the sun and moon.
53	Scientist who discovered planet Pluto to speak Wednesday (May 2) at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:591, p.1	04/24/1990	Clyde Tombaugh, the only person now living to have discovered a planet, will speak on the "Discovery of the Planet Pluto." His presentation will include a discussion of the process and equipment used to find the ninth planet.
54	Astronomers anxiously await the launch of the Hubble space telescope. Public Relations News Release 1989:562, p.1	04/16/1990	Tom Hockey says the successful deployment of the Hubble telescopes will be a landmark in the study of the universe. He says earth telescopes have the problem of looking through earth's own atmosphere, which causes distortion.
55	Northern Iowa offers unique research opportunities to undergrads Northern Iowa Today 18:1, p.1	03/01/1990	Students describe their undergraduate research projects; photo.
56	University of Northern Iowa professor makes study trip to South Africa Public Relations News Release 1989:313, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor Tom Hockey is invited to the South African Astronomical Observatory in Capetown. Hockey reports on the relationships between English and Dutch whites living in the region, and their attitudes toward native Africans.
57	University of Northern Iowa professors makes study trip to South Africa Public Relations News Release 1989:307, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor Thomas Hockey conducts a study trip to the South African Astronomical Observatory in Capetown. Hockey shares his experience in the oppressive police state.
58	Surf's up-- in Iowa? Geologist to speak about Paleolithic age at University of Northern Iowa earth science seminar Oct. 9. Public Relations News Release 1989:124, p.1	10/02/1989	Brain Witzke, a member of the Geologic Survey Bureau of the Iowa Department of Natural Recourses, will talk about the environment of Iowa during the Paleolithic Age, during which the state's area was a sea, and later a tropical zone.
59	University of Northern Iowa observatory open to public Thursday evenings (beginning Sept. 7) Public Relations News Release 1989:28, p.1	08/31/1989	Tours are free, and will begin at 9 p.m. though September. Beginning in October and continuing though the winter, tours will start at 8 p.m.
60	Three telecourses to provide long distance learning opportunities at Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:607, p.1	08/10/1989	Subjects covered in the 1989 fall telecourses will be handling handicapped children, famous poets and astronomy.
61	NASA behind, not stagnant; on Apollo's 20th anniversary Northern Iowan 85:63, p.5	07/14/1989	Professor Hockey comments on NASA programs.
62	NSF awards grant to University of Northern Iowa earth science department for computerized telescope controller. Public Relations News Release 1988:548, p.1	07/05/1989	The grant of $5,225 will be used to purchase a computerized telescope controller that will make it easier to move and point the existing telescope.
63	Look up in the sky! It's not a bird or a plane, but the northern lights. Public Relations News Release 1988:352, p.1	03/20/1989	The aurora borealis, has been showing up brilliantly over the past two weeks. Tom Hockey says the intensity of the northern lights has been brighter than usual, and it has to do with increased sunspot activity.
64	Is anyone out there? The search for extraterrestrial life continues. Public Relations News Release 1988:258, p.1	01/23/1989	A recent poll by the Des Moines Register shows that fourty percent of Iowans believes some other form of life exists on other planets.
65	Five telecourses to provide long distance learning opportunities at Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:214, p.1	12/20/1988	Subjects covered in the 1989 spring telecourses will be business, child development, American poetry and astronomy.Courses feature televison broadcasts on Iowa Public Televison.
66	Is your television or radio on the blink? Blame it on sunspots. Public Relations News Release 1988:186, p.1	11/28/1988	Tom Hockey says during the 1990s we will see sunspot activity peaking at levels that haven't been seen for over one hundred years.
67	Is your television or radio on the blink? Blame it on sunspots. Public Relations News Release 1988:186, p.1	09/12/1988	Tom Hockey says in a few years earth will be bombared with solar sunspot energy which means problems with electronic communications will occur.