Maucker Union

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1051 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.
1052 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.
1053 Union director retires after 20 years at UNI
Northern Iowan 83:26, p.1
John Ketter has been director since July 1967; photo.
1054 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.
1055 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.
1056 '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.
1057 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'.
1058 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.
1059 Broadcasts, concerts supported
Northern Iowan 83:24, p.3
Praises the Cable Satellite Network programs aired on campus.
1060 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.
1061 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.
1062 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.
1063 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.
1064 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.
1065 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.
1066 Expansion appreciated
Northern Iowan 83:9, p.2
20,000 square feet are to be added to Maucker Union.
1067 Regents approve expansion of Union
Northern Iowan 83:8, p.1
UNI may now seek bids from architects; description of proposed facility.
1068 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.
1069 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.
1070 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.
1071 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.
1072 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.
1073 Office space 'by chance'
Northern Iowan 82:35, p.1
Twenty organization request space in renovated area in Union; thirteen organizations selected by lot.
1074 '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.
1075 Office delays finally over?
Northern Iowan 82:30, p.6
Student organization office space finally completed five months after they were supposed to be ready.
1076 Free entertainment ignored
Northern Iowan 82:21, p.4
Union Policy Board develops programming but attendance is sometimes small.
1077 Curris makes decision on continuation of UNI campus projects
Public Relations News Release 1985:136, p.1
Details of the nine to ten campus construction projects underway are given; some projects are being put "on hold," or scaled back due to budget concerns.
1078 Hidden room full of delights
Northern Iowan 82:18, p.15
A look at the services of Royal Oak Room; photo.
1079 Untitled
Northern Iowan 82:17, p.5
Stephanie Viggos works at Pickles Deli in the Union; photo.
1080 'Marketing the Service Industry' is topic of second annual laughery lectureship at UNI Nov. 13
Public Relations News Release 1985:124, p.1
Current and prospective managers of service industries are invited to attend the program sponsored by Maucker Union, School of Business, and Hardee's; speakers are listed.
1081 New England artwork to be displayed at UNI's Maucker Union November 5-22
Public Relations News Release 1985:121, p.1
A circulating art collection from Old Bergen Art Guild of Bayonne, New Jersey will be on display.
1082 Rock musicians to perform Tuesday
Northern Iowan 82:15, p.8
Kim and Reggie Harris will perform.
1083 Yugoslavian Writer, Playwright to Speak at UNI Oct. 24
Public Relations News Release 1985:97, p.1
Branko Dimitrijevic has written many novels and plays, twelve of the plays have been preformed; he will speak about Eastern Europe writers in the Maucker Union.
1084 Kim and Reggie Harris Featured Oct. 29 at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1985:97, p.1
Kim and Reggie Harris play soft rock music and will perform in the Maucker Union; they can both sing, play guitar, and compose most of their songs.
1085 Connie Hohlfeld to Discuss Her Experiences in Nicaragua During UNI Speech Oct. 25
Public Relations News Release 1985:93, p.1
Connie Hohlfeld spent five weeks in Nicaragua and plans to talk about her experiences at UNI; she feels that she was in a communist country that was as free as the United States.
1086 John Chrystal to Speak at UNI Oct. 24 about Arms Race and Iowa Economy
Public Relations News Release 1985:93, p.1
John Chrystal will talk about hopes of negotiating with the Soviets to end the arms race because it is damaging Iowa's economy.
1087 International Trade Experts to Speak on UNI Campus at 1985 Jepson Symposium Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Public Relations News Release 1985:89, p.1
Five experts on international trade will speak about issues related to protectionism, GATT, and the reciprocal nature of international trade at the 1985 Jepson Symposium.
1088 Parents' Weekend Slated for Oct. 25-27; Jazz, coffee, art, football among offerings
Public Relations News Release 1985:88, p.1
Many activities will be taking place during the Parents' Weekend including a jazz concert, Nostalgia and Collectable Show, football, and art shows.
1089 Student organization offices underway
Northern Iowan 82:13, p.7
Construction underway for 15 student organization offices on lower level of Union; photo.
1090 UNI's Wohl to Speak on 'Historical Perspective of Holocaust' Wednesday
Public Relations News Release 1985:76, p.1
Dr. Harold B. Wohl will give a lecture in the north Room of the Maucker Union over the holocaust and how it is overlooked in many history books.
1091 'Social Change in Third World: Chilean Educational System' to be Presented at UNI Oct. 15 by Visiting Chilean Professor
Public Relations News Release 1985:78, p.1
Dr. Marcia Prieto, a professor at the University of Valparaiso in Chile, will lecture about social change in the Third World.
1092 UNI's International Studies Program to Host East German Speaker Wednesday (Oct. 16)
Public Relations News Release 1985:74, p.1
Heinz Knobloch is an East German journalist and fiction writer, who will speak at UNI; Dr. Fritz Konig will introduce Knobloch and assist him.
1093 Lux Service Award Winners to be Honored During UNI Homecoming Festivities
Public Relations News Release 1985:75, p.1
Peggy Gohlinghorst and Gregory Pittam received the Lux Service Medallion; states all the activities of the four finalists.
1094 Hypnotist Jim Wand Appearing at UNI Tuesday (Oct. 15)
Public Relations News Release 1985:69, p.1
Jim Wand will come to UNI and perform a comedy and hypnosis program, which is part of the University of Northern Iowa's Coffeehouse Series.
1095 Untitled
Northern Iowan 82:10, p.4
Workers are busy doing construction work in the Union; photo.
1096 UNI Students to Observe National 'Anti-Apartheid Protest Day' Friday (Oct. 11)
Public Relations News Release 1985:66, p.1
UNI students will take part in activities to protest the repression of blacks by the South African government.
1097 Political, Economic and Cultural Life of Austria Featured at UNI Through December
Public Relations News Release 1985:60, p.1
There is a series of Austria with a photography exhibition, films, and many speeches.
1098 UNI Faculty Club to Hear Whitsett on 'Beyond War'
Public Relations News Release 1985:61, p.1
David Whitsett will talk to the group about "Beyond War: A New Way of Thinking".
1099 UNI's Maucker Union Gallery to Display Contemporary Works by Pennsylvania Artists
Public Relations News Release 1985:56, p.1
29 different kinds of art from Pennsylvania artists will show in the Maucker Union.
1100 UNI 'Purple Fever: Temperature's Risin'" Homecoming Celebration Planned Oct. 10-13
Public Relations News Release 1985:52, p.1
The week of homecoming is full of activities including the parade, the football game, Campaniling, and a variety show to name a few.