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| 1001 | Northern Iowa Black History Month activities feature drama, music, humor, issues Public Relations News Release 1987:235, p.1 |
Black History Month activities begin with a candlelight ceremony held in Maucker Union. Activities continue with tribute to African American theater and a "Soul Food Dinner" in the Commons. | |
| 1002 | Regents approve appointments Northern Iowan 84:31, p.1 |
Larry Routh resigns; Joe Mitchell appointed vice president for development; Renee Romano will head Union; John Konefes will head SBAC. | |
| 1003 | Help us keep the dream alive¿ At home and abroad Public Relations News Release 1987:206, p.1 |
The Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center sponsor a panel discussion on human rights issues in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The discussion focuses on issues concerning the Apartheid of South Africa. | |
| 1004 | Construction reflects growing campus Nonpareil 72:1, p.18 |
Survey of current or impending construction includes new Business Building, expansion of Union, and renovation of Latham Hall. | |
| 1005 | The University of Northern Iowa Homecoming committee sponsors logo contest Public Relations News Release 1987:183, p.1 |
Entries to the "Under the Big Top" logo contest are accepted by the Homecoming Committee. All entries must be done in black ink on white paper, and are due to the Program/Student Activities office in Maucker Union. | |
| 1006 | Voter registration plan okayed Northern Iowan 84:27, p.5 |
Would make voter registration material available with class registration material; recognize KCRS as "official student radio station". | |
| 1007 | 'World's greatest trick shot artist' Paul Gerni returns to Maucker Union Dec. 2 Public Relations News Release 1987:154, p.1 |
World billiards champion, Paul Gerni, holds a billiards clinic and trick shot exhibition in Maucker Union for aspiring billiards players. Gerni was the undefeated billiards champion since 1974. His appearance is sponsored by the Union Policy Board. | |
| 1008 | Traditional Maucker Union tree lighting ceremony set Dec. 3 (Thursday) Public Relations News Release 1987:153, p.1 |
The annual tree lighting ceremony is held in Maucker Union, with performances from the Women's and Gospel Choirs, and a reading of the Christmas Story by Gretta Berghammer. Master of ceremonies is Drake Martin. | |
| 1009 | 'Colonial Christmas' to be new holiday 'treat' for area residents from NUHS Public Relations News Release 1987:146, p.1 |
Northern University High School hosts their Madrigal Dinner in Maucker Union. Decorations, music and food will follow the theme of Christmas in colonial America. Les Hale leads preparation for the event, and is assisted by the Price Lab faculty. | |
| 1010 | National Geography Awareness Week activities planned at Northern Iowa Nov. 15-21 Public Relations News Release 1987:128, p.1 |
Professors Robert Clark and David May lead field trips on the cultural and geographic development of Iowa. Other activities include a forum of former geography students, and a slideshow presentation by Professor Jonathan Lu. Geography faculty are listed. | |
| 1011 | Medieval England and the American Constitution is next history series lecture at Northern Iowa Nov. 11 Public Relations News Release 1987:120, p.1 |
Professor Howard Jones speaks on the impact of the struggle between barons and lords of medieval England on the U. S. Constitution. The presentations is held in the North Room of Maucker Union. | |
| 1012 | 'Women as Leaders' conference to feature local, national leaders Nov. 9 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:112, p.1 |
The Career Development and Placement Center sponsors the "Women as Leaders" conference in Maucker Union. Workshops are instructed Professor Sue Follon, KWWL's Christine Hensley, and the vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. | |
| 1013 | New Union floors will be temporarily unconnected Northern Iowan 84:18, p.1 |
Expansion plans run into opposition from state's Department of Public Safety relating to handicapped accessibility. | |
| 1014 | 'We Can Make You Laugh' comedy show comes to Northern Iowa's Maucker Union Oct. 29 Public Relations News Release 1987:92, p.1 |
The University Speakers Committee, KCRS, and the Union Policy Board sponsor the "We Can Make You Laugh" comedy show in Maucker Union. Audience members are challenged to survive a two-minute comedy routine without laughing. Cash prizes are given. | |
| 1015 | Oct. 28 'Sex on Campus' College Satellite Network broadcast among activities planned for AIDS Education Month at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:89, p.1 |
AIDS Education Month begins with an informative recorded broadcast on AIDS in Maucker Union. Activities continue with a panel discussion by Professors Ruth Anderson, Fred Hallberg, and Jane Kittleson. Rich Reminetsch, Betsy Pratt, and the Gay Liberation. | |
| 1016 | Union art gallery needed Northern Iowan 84:16, p.2 |
Student believes that displaying art in the Union would be worthwhile. | |
| 1017 | University of Northern Iowa Parents' Weekend Oct. 30 - Nov. 1; Theatre, open houses, football offered Public Relations News Release 1987:88, p.1 |
Parents are given the chance to learn about campus life through Parents Weekend activities, sponsored by the Parent Association. Activities include a performance in the Strayer-Wood Theatre, coffee in Maucker, and a Bob Byrnes concert in the Campanile. | |
| 1018 | Thoreau's writings as related to American landscape painting is topic of next Northern Iowa History Lecture Wednesday (Oct. 21) Public Relations News Release 1987:81, p.1 |
Professor Richard Schneider conducts a series of lectures on the writings of Henry Thoreau at the Embassy Room of Maucker Union. Schneider examines the relationship between Thoreau's writing technique, and the work of 19th Century landscape painters. | |
| 1019 | Gulfstream aerospace CEO Allen Paulson to talk on 'the successful entrepreneur' for Northern Iowa's distinguished lectureship series, Oct. 15 Public Relations News Release 1987:71, p.1 |
The Distinguished Lectureship series begins with the inaugural speech by Georgian aerospace engineer, Allen Paulson. The series was held in the Maucker ballroom, directed by William Calhoun of the Distinguished Lecture Committee. | |
| 1020 | Stanley Foundation head to analyze foreign policy, U. S. - Soviet relations Tuesday at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:68, p.1 |
Jack Smith, director of the Stanley Foundation, appears at Maucker Union to speak on the citizen participation in foreign policy decision making. Smith held the position of chairman of the committee of Arms Control and Disarmament Organizations. | |
| 1021 | Union director could be appointed by December Northern Iowan 84:12, p.3 |
First pool of interviews did not lead to appointment; will interview another pool; Jim Dittrich will remain acting head. | |
| 1022 | Union addition on schedule; tunnels to be completed soon Northern Iowan 84:11, p.1 |
Scheduled to be completed in fall 1988; new utility tunnels to be built; description of facilities. | |
| 1023 | A 'Panther tracks: full steam ahead' UNI Homecoming is planned October 1-4 Public Relations News Release 1987:52, p.1 |
Homecoming activities being with the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Show, a volleyball match in West Gym, and a performance of "The Importance of Being Earnest". Activities continue with a golf tournament, window painting, an ROTC ceremony, and the Volksmarch. | |
| 1024 | Women elected officials to gather on University of Northern Iowa campus Oct. 9 Public Relations News Release 1987:53, p.1 |
Lt. Governor of Missouri, Hariett Woods, delivers the keynote address at a conference for women in elective offices at Maucker Union. After the speeches by Woods and Constantine Curris, five workshops on political office and family management are held. | |
| 1025 | Regents approve contracts, appointments for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:41, p.1 |
The Board of Regents approve plans to replace and destroy Power Plant No. 1, renovate Latham Hall, and appoint two acting administrators. Jonathan Lu was named head of the Department of Geography, and James Dittrich director of Maucker Union. | |
| 1026 | Public invited to hike the UNI campus on Homecoming Volksmarch, Oct. 4 Public Relations News Release 1987:39, p.1 |
John Mixsell coordinates the Homecoming Volksmarch, a six mile walk across campus. The volksmarch begins at the UNI-dome and continues to Maucker Union, the School of Business, West Gym's Table Tennis Championships, and the Biological Preserves. | |
| 1027 | All in a day's work . . . Northern Iowan 84:5, p.1 |
Phil Chien works on Maucker Union windows; photo. | |
| 1028 | UNI's Maucker Union to feature plant sale, 'FUNION' events next week Northern Iowan 1987:30, p.1 |
Carol Ingram and the Maucker Union Policy Board organize a plant sale, as well as several "FUNION" activities. Activities include a UNISA open house, and performances by magician Mark Pittman, Bobby's Blue Band, the UNI Folk Dancers, and the Gospel Choir. | |
| 1029 | Addition to Union begins Northern Iowan 84:1, p.10 |
Will add 22,000 square foot area to Union; cost budgeted at $1.9 million; description of facilities. | |
| 1030 | Construction still underway on campus improvements Northern Iowan 84:1, p.1 |
Work includes Redeker Plaza, Latham Field parking lot, removal of Anthropology Lab to make way for Union expansion, and road work. | |
| 1031 | Untitled Northern Iowan 84:1, p.11 |
Anthropology Lab razed to make way for Union expansion; photo. | |
| 1032 | New site selected for tennis courts; Building projects well underway Northern Iowan 83:60, p.1 |
Will build eight courts west of Bender Hall; Business Building is in schematic design phase; schematic design being completed for Union expansion; Latham Field parking lot will be built. | |
| 1033 | UNI commencement receptions, activities, special hours announced Public Relations News Release 1987:373, p.1 |
Professor Roy Saigo presides over the College of Natural Science's Honors Convocation in Maucker Union. The University Student Alumni Association holds a brunch in the commons. The College of Education holds a reception in the Education Center. | |
| 1034 | Co-op bookstore gains Iowa Senate approval Northern Iowan 83:57, p.1 |
Bill including provision for student bookstore at all Regents institutions passes Senate; provision requiring bookstore to be in Union will be dropped. | |
| 1035 | UNI ROTC to hold military ball, commissioning and awards ceremonies Public Relations News Release 1987:349, p.1 |
The Reserve Officer Training Corps hosts the Annual Military Ball in the commons ballroom. The achievements of cadets are recognized in the ROTC Spring Awards Ceremony in Maucker Union, and fifteen cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants. | |
| 1036 | 'El Espiritu' Festival '87 to celebrate Hispanic heritage, at UNI May 4-5 Public Relations News Release 1987:343, p.1 |
The Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Education Center sponsors a festival celebrating Hispanic culture. The event features poetry, music, food, a slideshow on bullfighting, and a presentation by Arturo Sierry of the Upward Bound program in Maucker Union. | |
| 1037 | Bookstore in Union? Northern Iowan 83:54, p.2 |
Asks students in favor of a bookstore to write a proposal that can be accepted by the administration; location should be in Union. | |
| 1038 | Student bookstore closer to reality Northern Iowan 83:53, p.1 |
Michelle Wubben and Carl Blake talk about the prospects for a bookstore; would prefer Union location; administrators offer reactions to ideas. | |
| 1039 | UNI students sponsor world hunger panel, food drive, Wednesday-Friday (April 22-24) Public Relations News Release 1987:336, p.1 |
The Folk Dancers and International Affairs Organization sponsor a food drive for the Cedar Valley Food Bank, and a panel discussion on world hunger in Maucker Union. Panelists include Professors Donna Maier and Jerry Stockdale. | |
| 1040 | Experts to discuss farm issues, policies, support services Tuesday (April 21) at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:321, p.1 |
A panel discussion on the effects of the farm crisis on consumers, farmers, and corporate interests was held in Maucker Union. The panel included a publisher of the Ag-Biz Tiller, a representative of Sen. Grassley, and a mental health professional. | |
| 1041 | Paul Dunbar speech sponsored by 'Alcohol/Drug Free Singles Group" at UNI Saturday Public Relations News Release 1987:322, p.1 |
Substance abuse counselor, Paul Dunbar, made an appearance in Maucker Union to address the issue of alcohol abuse. The event was sponsored by the Alcohol/Drug Free Singles Group, who organizes programs to educate students on substance abuse. | |
| 1042 | Awareness of plight of the Navajo and Hopi Indian tribes purpose of UNI program Monday (April 13) Public Relations News Release 1987:316, p.1 |
Tom Bedonie, spokesperson for the Hopi tribe, appeared in Maucker Union to spread awareness of the relocation of the Navajo and Hopi peoples. The speech was sponsored by the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center. | |
| 1043 | 400 of Iowa's top speech students to be honored at UNI Monday (April 13) Public Relations News Release 1987:314, p.1 |
Four-hundred high school students performed in acting, public speaking, and poetry interpretation at the Iowa High School Association's Individual Events All-State Festival. University faculty served as critics, with the each event hosted on campus. | |
| 1044 | Afghan resistance party reps and trainer for Afghan paramedics to be on UNI Campus Public Relations News Release 1987:311, p.1 |
Eshan Jan Areef, representative of the Jamiat-e-Islami Party of the Mujahideen, spoke in Maucker Union on the Afghan-Soviet war and its affect on Southern Asia. Nancy Aossey of the International Medical Corps discussed the training of Afghan paramedics. | |
| 1045 | Students want bookstore in Union add-on Northern Iowan 83:50, p.3 |
Favors a student-owned and -operated bookstore in the Union. | |
| 1046 | 'Amateur Night' talent sought for Senior Week at UNI Monday-Saturday (April 6-11) Public Relations News Release 1987:294, p.1 |
Senior Week activities begin with a talent show hosted by comedian Jim Miller, and continue with a motivational speech by John Cassis on life after college. Other activities include a beach party, senior pictures, bowling, and a convocation banquet. | |
| 1047 | UNI 'Very Special Arts in Iowa' exhibit features work of handicapped artists Public Relations News Release 1987:293, p.1 |
The Ralph and Sylvia G. Green Charitable Foundation and Iowa Arts Council sponsored an exhibit featuring artwork from twelve disabled Iowans. The event was held in the Maucker Art Gallery. | |
| 1048 | UNI Spring Career Fair to acquaint students with job opportunities, options Public Relations News Release 1987:293, p.1 |
Representatives of twenty-six companies appeared at the Spring Career Fair. They spoke with students about internships, summer employment, and fulltime positions. The event was coordinated by the Department of Counseling, Placement and Career Services. | |
| 1049 | Inspirational speaker John Cassis to appear at UNI April 6 Public Relations News Release 1987:291, p.1 |
Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, and the Senior Challenge Committee sponsor speech on life after college by author, John Cassis. Faculty members held speeches on motivation and leadership. The event was held at Maucker Union for Senior Week. | |
| 1050 | Register's Gannon to speak at UNI Wednesday (April 1) on role of print media in public affairs Public Relations News Release 1987:290, p.1 |
The Department of Political Science sponsors a presentation on the role of print media in public affairs by James Gannon in Maucker Union. | |
| 1051 | Robert Anderson to speak at UNI Wednesday noon (April 1) on Iowa Peace Institute Public Relations News Release 1987:290, p.1 |
The International Affairs Organization, directed by Scott Krebsbach, sponsors a speech on the Iowa Peace Institute by Lt. Governor Robert Anderson. | |
| 1052 | Comedian/singer Bud Andersen to perform at UNI April 2 Public Relations News Release 1987:278, p.1 |
Comedian Bud Andersen performs his stand-up routine in Maucker Union. The show is sponsored by the Union Policy Board, and open free to the public. | |
| 1053 | Handicapped Awareness Week Public Relations News Release 1987:275, p.1 |
A "Disability Simulation" was held for Handicapped Awareness Week, where students pretended to be blind, deaf, paralyzed, or missing any of their limbs. Activities include a wheelchair obstacle course, and a performance from a blind and deaf guitarist. | |
| 1054 | UNI to hold Women's Awareness Week activities March 23-27 Public Relations News Release 1987:268, p.1 |
Discussions on politics on the workplace, assertiveness, sexual assault, and harrassment were held in Maucker Union for Women's Awareness Week. Speakers include faculty members and students. | |
| 1055 | UNI Gallery of Art to close for Spring Break Public Relations News Release 1987:261, p.1 |
The Gallery of Art closes for spring break, while the Library and Maucker Union operate on reduced schedules. Daniel Stetson announces that the Annual Faculty Art Exhibition will remain open for two weeks prior to break. | |
| 1056 | Students, public may interact with science experts during March 11 satellite broadcast at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:246, p.1 |
Students were able to communicate with leaders of the scientific community through the College Satellite Network. Experts who were featured live on the program include a Department of Defense Official, an astronaut, and the Australian Minister of Science. | |
| 1057 | UNI students, Sartori Hospital to sponsor organ donor awareness week, March 4-11 Public Relations News Release 1987:244, p.1 |
The Dancer Hall staff and Sartori Hospital sponsor speaker, Alicia Smith, to talk about organ donation in Hemisphere Lounge in Maucker Union. Smith, an education coordinator of organ procurement, answered student questions. | |
| 1058 | It's all happening at Northern Iowa; renovations, additions, replacements Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.6 |
Renovated Auditorium opened; construction expected to begin on Business Building in Fall 1987; architect will be selected for addition to Union; library addition, Latham and Wright hall renovations, new power plant, and new faculty lines await funding. | |
| 1059 | Alternative bookstore proposed; local bookstore owner unhappy Northern Iowan 83:41, p.5 |
Bob Beach believes that a well-run bookstore will have difficulty offering discounted books; Carl Blake outlines his plans; would like space in Union, though administrators may already have plans for tht space. | |
| 1060 | Regents approve improvements Northern Iowan 83:40, p.5 |
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. | |
| 1061 | Suicide/Life Awareness Week Feb. 23-27 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:230, p.1 |
The InterFraternity and Panhellenic Councils sponsor a series of events in Maucker Union for Suicide/Life Awareness Week. Events include a presentation by Dr. Norm Story, and a showing of "Animal House." The event was coordinated by Russel Phelps. | |
| 1062 | Gay Pride Week to be Feb. 22-28 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:223, p.1 |
The Church of New Hope, UNI-GLO, and the Gay/Lesbian Outreach hosted a series of informative programs in Maucker Union for Gay Pride Week. Activities include a film on gays and religion in the Embassy Room, and a panel discussion on AIDS. | |
| 1063 | National champion fingerpicker Chris Proctor to perform at UNI Tuesday (Feb. 17) Public Relations News Release 1987:219, p.1 |
Guitarist, Chris Proctor, made a performance at the Union Policy Board Coffeehouse, displaying his skill with six and twelve-string guitars. Proctor's performance incorporates a mix of blues, folk, and Irish melodies. | |
| 1064 | 'Drugs: Why not?' is next college satellite program at UNI Feb. 18 (Wednesday) Public Relations News Release 1987:211, p.1 |
Drug abuse was the topic of the third College Satellite Network broadcast displayed in Maucker Union. The program featured a number of celebrities and legislators, who spoke on the accomplishments of Congress against drug use. | |
| 1065 | Political reporter to discuss 'Politics and the Press' Thursday (Feb. 12) at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:210, p.1 |
David Yepsen of the Des Moines Register appeared in Maucker Union to discuss the media's relationship with politics. The event was sponsored by the Political Science Club. | |
| 1066 | Little lights... of knowledge and hope Public Relations News Release 1987:208, p.1 |
Brigitte Broom and Carl Boyd led a candlelight march in from Maucker Union to the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center, in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Marchers sang "This Little Light" before holding their reception at the Center. | |
| 1067 | Civil rights and Forsyth County, Georgia Public Relations News Release 1986:198, p.1 |
East High School history teacher, Orlando Dial, spoke in Hemisphere Lounge on his participation in a Georgian civil rights march. The presentation was sponsored by the Department of Social Work and the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center. | |
| 1068 | U. S. Airspace command officers to speak at UNI on 1st anniversary of space shuttle disaster, Jan. 28 (Wednesday) Public Relations News Release 1986:176, p.1 |
Two Air Force Academy officers, Lt. Jerry Sellers and Lt. Ivan Thorsos III, visited Maucker Union to speak on the impact of the space shuttle disaster on the scientific community. The event was sponsored by the University Speakers Committee. | |
| 1069 | UNI's Shull Hall Escorts to host benefit dance Jan. 31 Public Relations News Release 1986:178, p.1 |
Maucker Union hosted a benefit dance to raise funds for the Shull Hall Escort Service. The service was created for women who don't feel safe traveling across campus after dark. The Shull Hall Escorts are lead by Scott Williams, vice president of Shull. | |
| 1070 | Popcorn time Northern Iowan 83:30, p.1 |
A student sells a bag of popcorn at the Union popcorn stand; photo. | |
| 1071 | Waubeek Trackers 'back by popular demand' at UNI's Maucker Union Public Relations News Release 1986:171, p.1 |
The musical trio, "Waubeek Trackers", appeared in Maucker Union at the Hemisphere Lounge. They also performed live for KUNI at the Communication Arts Center. The show was funded by the Iowa Arts Council. | |
| 1072 | Regents approve program, architect for UNI union addition, other business Public Relations News Release 1986:139, p.1 |
The Board of Regents approved the construction of a multipurpose room, food area, and lobby in Maucker Union. They also approved the destruction of the Anthropology Building, and the appointment of new directors of conference services and financial aids. | |
| 1073 | Crash room offers cots for sleeping Northern Iowan 83:29, p.6 |
In Union during finals week. | |
| 1074 | Handmade crafts Northern Iowan 83:28, p.6 |
Two women show their products at the Arts and Craft Show in the U-Hall; photo. | |
| 1075 | Tree lighting ceremony, related festivities kick off the holiday season at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:131, p.1 |
The annual tree lighting ceremony was held at Maucker Union, conducted by President Curris. The Mixed Chorus, Folk Dancers, and Price Lab student choir performed for the occasion with appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Claus. | |
| 1076 | Nationally-known conservationist to speak at UNI Dec. 11 Public Relations News Release 1987:129, p.1 |
Mack S. Prichard, archaeologist and conservationist, appeared in Maucker Union to perform a slide show presentation on the naturalist movement. The event was sponsored by the Recreation and Conservation Clubs, as well as the Speakers Committee. | |
| 1077 | Union expansion to start in spring Northern Iowan 83:27, p.1 |
Architectural firm will be announced soon; Anthropology Lab will be demolished. | |
| 1078 | Austrian press service diplomat to visit UNI Dec. 4 (Tuesday) Public Relations News Release 1987:124, p.1 |
Irene Freudenschuss-Riechl, deputy director of the Austrian Press, performed two presentations on Austrian political trends, and art of Twentieth-Century Vienna. Her first speech was held in Maucker Union, and the second was held in the Art Building. | |
| 1079 | Union director retires after 20 years at UNI Northern Iowan 83:26, p.1 |
John Ketter has been director since July 1967; photo. | |
| 1080 | UNI colloquiem (Dec. 2) to spur discussion of welfare reform before January Reagan task force report Public Relations News Release 1987:122, p.1 |
A colloquiem on welfare reform was held in the Embassy Room of Maucker Union. The event featured a panel of discussion on possible Iowan reforms, as well as a documentary on New York welfare. Three university professors participated in the discussion. | |
| 1081 | Art as survival: On recent Romanian poetry and music Public Relations News Release 1987:121, p.1 |
Poet and prose writer, Nina Cassian, appeared in the Maucker Union to deliver a lecture on the influence of political pressure on Romanian art and literature. The event was sponsored by the Department of English Language and Literature. | |
| 1082 | 'World's greatest trick shot artist' to perform at UNI Dec. 3 Public Relations News Release 1987:116, p.1 |
World record holder, Paul Gerni, presented a workshop on billard trick shots in the Maucker Games Room. Gerni had been the World Trick Shot Champion since 1975. The workshop was held free of charge, and was sponsored by the Union Policy Board. | |
| 1083 | UNI debaters host top British team for lively public debate Monday (Nov. 24) Public Relations News Release 1987:112, p.1 |
Mark Malcomson and Gary Bell, a two-man debate team from Great Britain, were invited to University Hall to engage in a debate on the policies of the McCarthy era. The event was meant to inspire an interest in debate within the students. | |
| 1084 | UNI's holiday tree lighting, craft sale open to the public Dec. 4 (Thursday) Public Relations News Release 1987:114, p.1 |
Holiday festivities were hosted in Maucker Union, including dance performances, a choir, and a Christmas themed market of thirty booths. Speakers included President Curris, along with student Mary Hog, who read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'. | |
| 1085 | Broadcasts, concerts supported Northern Iowan 83:24, p.3 |
Praises the Cable Satellite Network programs aired on campus. | |
| 1086 | Music group Hawkins and DeLear to appear on UNI campus Nov. 20 Public Relations News Release 1987:103, p.1 |
A musical performance of Hawkins and Delear was held in the Hemisphere Lounge, where they played jazz, blues, folk, and rock music. The event was sponsored by the Maucker Union Programs Office, Women's Studies Program, and Women's Action League. | |
| 1087 | Tickets on sale for 19th Annual Christmas Madrigal Dinner Dec. 8-10 Public Relations News Release 1987:100, p.1 |
The University Hall hosted the nineteenth Christmas Madrigal, directed by Professor Les Hale. The dinner featured strolling minstrels, a recorder trio, a string quintet, and a vocal mixed quartet. All music was performed by the Northern Iowa High School. | |
| 1088 | Next UNI satellite program to feature 'The Presidency' Wednesday (Nov. 12) Public Relations News Release 1987:93, p.1 |
The Presidency was a program broadcast to Maucker Union via the College Satellite Network. It featured commentary from former U.S. presidents and Washington observers, who spoke on the evolution of the executive branch, and election of 1988. | |
| 1089 | National Space Institute Director Ben Bova to forecast future of technology at UNI Tuesday (Nov. 11) Public Relations News Release 1987:95, p.1 |
Ben Bova, technical editor for the Vanguard project, delivered a presentation on the future use of technology in obtaining natural resources found in space. The speech was held in Maucker Union, and sponsored by the University Speakers Committee. | |
| 1090 | Soviet view of American political system is topic of UNI panel Wednesday (Nov. 5) Public Relations News Release 1987:83, p.1 |
University professors were joined to discuss the variety of relationships shared between the Soviet Union and the U.S. since 1917. The lecture series was presented by the Historical Association and Phi Alpha Theta, and held in Maucker Union. | |
| 1091 | UNI joins national push to educate, entertain via satellite; first of five broadcasts to air Oct. 29 Public Relations News Release 1987:77, p.1 |
The College Satellite Network allowed the university to utilize five live educational programs, which students could view in Maucker Union. Students were able to interact with panelists by phone to ask about politics, culture, and science. | |
| 1092 | Expansion appreciated Northern Iowan 83:9, p.2 |
20,000 square feet are to be added to Maucker Union. | |
| 1093 | Regents approve expansion of Union Northern Iowan 83:8, p.1 |
UNI may now seek bids from architects; description of proposed facility. | |
| 1094 | Sixties drug hero Timothy Leary to push computers as "the LSD of the eighties" Wednesday at UNI Public Relations News Release 1986:483, p.1 |
Timothy Leary visits Maucker Union on July 23, 1986. Leary, a former Harvard psychologist, spoke on the ability of computers to magnify thought processes and enhance communication. | |
| 1095 | UNI first to meet accessibility needs of handicapped Northern Iowan 82:45, p.13 |
Handicapped students feel that building accessibility is pretty good, but could use a few improvements; Leland Thomson talks about the changes. | |
| 1096 | Maucker Union art gallery displaying watercolors by Vermont, New Hampshire artists Public Relations News Release 1986:299, p.1 |
The traveling exhibition is entitled "The Vermont/New Hampshire Artists group;" most of the works are for sale. | |
| 1097 | Computer policy needed Northern Iowan 82:39, p.3 |
Union committee says UNISA needs use policy for computers before they can be made available to student organizations. | |
| 1098 | Informational meeting for UNI international study tour to Munich, Paris, London, is March 11 Public Relations News Release 1986:265, p.1 |
The date and location for the meeting has changed. | |
| 1099 | Office space 'by chance' Northern Iowan 82:35, p.1 |
Twenty organization request space in renovated area in Union; thirteen organizations selected by lot. | |
| 1100 | 'Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds' is art exhibit displayed at UNI's Maucker Union during Black History Month Public Relations News Release 1986:251, p.1 |
The exhibit will be in the Maucker Union's Main Gallery; the set of twenty posters were produced by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and they highlight 120 women from 16 subject areas from over the past 200 years. |