McCollum Science Hall

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Panther Preview Northern Iowan 119:49, p.5	04/10/2023	A timeline of events happening on campus next week. Some of the events include Grad Fest, 9 Lives Dinner, and The MOVEment Showcase.
2	Panther families celebrate Family Weekend Northern Iowan 119:16, p.4	10/20/2022	Caroline Christensen gives details of the upcoming festivities occurring during Family Weekend and also interviews Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students Allyson Rafanello; photo.
3	Best places to cry on campus Northern Iowan 119:1, p.7	08/25/2022	Olivia Brunsting lists some of the best places to cry on campus including Botanical Center, Rod Library, and music practice rooms.
4	View the night sky with UNI's Observatory Show Northern Iowan 118:54, p.4	05/02/2022	UNI students gather on McCollum Science Hall's rooftop to watch the Observatory Show led by Professor Siobahn M. Morgan and a student assistant, Billy Lange; photo.
5	McCollum reptiles make grand escape Northern Iowan 118:45, p.6	03/31/2022	Written by Dill Emma, Barely Average Writer, the satire article states that reptiles including turtles, snakes Big Noodle and Darth, lizards, and alligators Steve and Wally had escaped from McCollum Science Hall but had since been returned to their homes; photo.
6	Snakes and lizards and turtles, oh my! Northern Iowan 118:40, p.1	03/07/2022	McCollum Science Hall is home to the reptile lab, which houses snakes, turtles, alligators, and more; photos.
7	McCollum mechanical issues cancel class Northern Iowan 117:45, p.1	03/29/2021	All classes in McCollum Hall have been cancelled or moved online March 24 through March 30 due to the failure of two bearings in the fan that circulate the air. As a result of the lack of circulation to the central part of the building, McCollum Hall could not meet Centers for Disease Control & Prevention(CDC) COVID-19 guidelines; photo.
8	Loss of AC in McCollum causes class cancellation Northern Iowan 117:3, p.4	08/27/2020	Classes taking place in McCollum Science Hall were cancelled due to an internal failure in the air conditioning system; photo.
9	Preview: Love a Donor Week Northern Iowan 116:34, p.4	02/10/2020	UNI's eighth annual Love a Donor Week is February 10-14 and includes multiple opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to write thank-you notes to university donors at various locations across campus; photo.
10	Observatory show reaches for the stars Northern Iowan 115:21, p.1	11/05/2018	The observatory dome on top of McCollum Hall is open for a show every Thursday and facilitated by Siobahn Morgan, the head of the earth and environmental sciences department; photo.
11	Panther Portrait: Halloween House Northern Iowan 115:19, p.5	10/29/2018	The American Chemical society, Physics Club, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon Earth Science Honor Society, Pre-Med Club and UNI STEM Ambassadors presented the annual "Halloween House" in the McCollum Science Hall; photos.
12	Darby discusses racism in Iowa schools Northern Iowan 114:16, p.3	10/19/2017	Derrick Darby, a professor from the University of Michigan, gives a talk about racism in the education system as a part of the Hearst Lecture Series; photo.
13	Campus study hidey-holes Northern Iowan 112:27, p.1	12/10/2015	As finals approach, various buildings and structures across campus offer study spots for students; photos.
14	Alumni rethinks cancer treatment Northern Iowan 112:17, p.2	10/26/2015	UNI alumni Kimryn Rathmell gave the talk "The Exciting State of Affairs for Drug Development in Cancer: 2015" on October 22 in Lantz Auditorium in McCollum Science Hall as the 19th annual Leland Wilson Lectureship; photos.
15	Science students put on a spooky show Northern Iowan 112:16, p.5	10/22/2015	The UNI American Chemical Society, in collaboration with other campus groups, will hold a Halloween House on October 23.
16	Data mining and business analytics lecture at UNI Public Relations News Release 2014:220, p.1	03/27/2015	Johannes Ledolter, professor in the Department of Management Sciences at the University of Iowa, will visit UNI to present the annual Hari Shankar Memorial Lecture, April 7, in Lantz Auditorium, McCollum Science Hall, Room 137.
17	UNI to host fifth meeting of Midwest Astrochemistry Consortium Public Relations News Release 2014:194, p.1	03/02/2015	The event will take place on March 6-7, in McCollum Science Hall, room 201. The registration fee is $40 and includes dinner and snacks on Friday as well as lunch on Saturday.
18	NASA speaker coming to UNI to discuss the question 'Are we alone in the universe?' Public Relations News Release 2014:180, p.1	02/11/2015	The 2015 Leland Wilson Endowed Chemistry Lecture on February 25 will be in Lantz Auditorium, located in McCollum Science Hall. Shawn Domagal-Goldman will be giving his presentation, "The Scientific Search for Life on Planets Near and Far."
19	Halloween: science edition Northern Iowan 111:17, p.4	10/27/2014	The UNI Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society and students from the biology, physics, and earth science departments hosted the annual "Halloween House"; photo.
20	Halloween House at UNI offers spooky fun Public Relations News Release 2014:83, p.1	10/14/2014	Students from UNI's American Chemical Society will host their annual "Halloween House", October 24, on the second floor of McCollum Science Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
21	UNI and Luther professors untangle evolution and religion Northern Iowan 110:20, p.2	11/05/2013	UNI hosted a discussion about how evolution undermines religion. Jerry Soneson and Loyal Rue headed the discussion. Not all students agreed with the professors opinions and this was reflected in the question and answer session.
22	Spooky science delights children Northern Iowan 110:18, p.1	10/29/2013	The University of Northern Iowa's American Chemical Society put on their annual Halloween House science show. It encompassed the Devil's Den, Frankenstein's Lab, the Witch's Lair, and Pirate's Cove. The Halloween House taught kids about science; photo.
23	UNI's 'Halloween House' makes science spooky Public Relations News Release 2013:90, p.1	10/14/2013	UNI's American Chemical Society is hosting their annual "Halloween House". This consists of seven different Halloween-themed rooms with various demonstrations and hands-on activities.
24	Award-winning chemistry professor and researcher to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:37, p.1	09/10/2013	Paul Kelter will be speaking at the Leland Wilson Endowed Chemistry Lecture. He will be speaking about effective ways to teach Science in today's society.
25	I Spy at UNI Northern Iowan 109:28, p.2	01/18/2013	Mystery photo looks for identification. The previous photo was identified by Sarah Pearce as the wall decoration in McCollum Science Hall on the ground floor near the southwest entrance; photo.
26	Science groups offer Halloween tricks and treats Northern Iowan 109:19, p.8	10/30/2012	Chemistry Club students and faculty host Halloween house for kids to come participate in science experiments; photo.
27	Observatory offers views from out of this world Northern Iowan 109:4, p.6	09/07/2012	Siobahn Morgan conducts an observatory show each Thursday evening. The event starts at 9:00pm. Students learn about objects in the sky and get close up views, using the 12 inch reflecting telescope.
28	UNI opens observatory to the public Public Relations News Release 2012:30, p.1	08/23/2012	Thursday, August 30 at 9:00pm is the date and time for the open house in McCollum Science Hall. People will be able to see the moons of Jupiter. Shows are scheduled every Thursday until Thanksgiving.
29	An alumnus' thoughts on UNI budget cuts Northern Iowan 108:41, p.4	03/02/2012	The thought that his university would have to cut costs brought a harsh reality to Jonathan Hinton. Many statistics are shared, including the doubling of tuition between 1997 and 2007 to make up for lack of funding from Des Moines.
30	Spooky Science Northern Iowan 108:17, p.6	10/25/2011	American Chemical Society students use science to create a Halloween House full of spooky surprises. Several different themed rooms were available to tour. Attendance was excellent. Nitrogen ice cream was a hit; photo.
31	Storm hits Cedar Valley Northern Iowan 108:4, p.2	09/09/2011	Scenes from the September 3rd storm; photo.
32	Construction hits campus Northern Iowan 107:60, p.3	07/22/2011	Each summer construction projects appear on campus. This summer there are many projects that are smaller in nature; photo.
33	Find your hot study spot Northern Iowan 107:54, p.	04/29/2011	Several study areas on campus are noted. Rod Library is one of the best spots. Help is available.
34	Graham Cooks to speak at UNI Wilson lecture Public Relations News Release 2010:75, p.1	09/30/2010	Graham Cooks, a distinguished professor of analytical chemistry at Purdue University, will present "Getting it Right: Identification of Chemicals in Surgery, Forgery, Pharmacy, and Everyday Life," The 2010 Leland Wilson Endowed Chemistry Lecture.
35	UNI to host Family Weekend Public Relations News Release 2010:74, p.1	09/29/2010	On October 2, various programs, academic colleges, and departments will host activities, open houses, and special tours for students and their families. The Family Feast Tailgate will be held at the plaza outside Maucker Union.
36	UNI offers science summer camps for middle school and high school students Public Relations News Release 2009:431, p.1	04/28/2010	Budding scientists will have an opportunity to satisfy their intellectual curiosity on topics ranging from robotics to astronomy to crime fighting with biotechnology at several summer science camps.
37	From beer to beanstalks-it's all rocket science; UNI hosts a presentation of the history of the U. S. space program Public Relations News Release 2009:353, p.1	03/23/2010	The presentation will examine the state of space at the dawn of the 21st century and speculate on what the future holds. Sigma Xi Honor Society is sponsoring the event.
38	UNI to hold summer biotechnology camp for high school students Public Relations News Release 2009:325, p.1	03/11/2010	Students interested in crime-scene investigation can take part in a camp this summer with hands-on experience. "Students will isolate their own DNA from their cheek cells," said Kavita Dhanwada, associate professor of biology and camp director.
39	UNI planetarium to host public astronomy presentations on Thursdays Public Relations News Release 2009:273, p.1	02/12/2010	The Department of Earth Science will hold the presentations in Latham Hall on Thursdays at 7 and 8 p.m. through March 11. The computer-controlled system can show the location of current objects in the sky. Admission is free.
40	H1N1 to Z-day: always be prepared Northern Iowan 106:18, p.5	10/30/2009	Tips on where best to survive the dreaded flu or zombie day. The dorms, Campanile, McCollum Hall, Rialto, and Rod Library all have pluses and minuses; photo.
41	UNI Graduate College Brown Bag Lecture Series to feature Stalp Oct. 7 Public Relations News Release 2009:90, p.1	09/30/2009	"I Have the Most Fabric: Quilters, Fabric Stash Accumulation, and the Global Phenomenon of Quilting" is the title of a lecture to be given by Marybeth Stalp. The lecture will center on how and why contemporary women quilt.
42	Co-founder of green chemistry to speak at UNI Wilson lecture Public Relations News Release 2009:36, p.1	09/09/2009	John Warner, president and CTE of the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry and the Beyond Benign Foundation, will present the lecture called, "Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice." Warner is a renowned and award-winning scientist.
43	Co-founder of green chemistry to speak at UNI Wilson lecture Public Relations News Release 2009:33, p.1	09/09/2009	"Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice," the 2009 Leland Wilson Endowed Chemistry Lecture at the college, will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 24, in Lantz Auditorium in McCollum Science Hall. John Warner will present the lecture.
44	UNI Foundation; making an impact for 50 years Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.8	09/01/2009	Brief history of the Foundation, which was established in 1959, with $14,000 in assets from the Alumni Association and the Seerley Foundation; raised $18 million last year; a look at some of the work that it funds; photo.
45	Hari Shankar Memorial Lecture to be held at UNI April 14 Public Relations News Release 2008:450, p.1	04/07/2009	"The Iowa Core Curriculum for K-12 Mathematics: Important Mathematics, Effective Teaching and Deep Learning" will be the topic of the lecture. Eric Hart, adjunct associate professor of mathematics at Maharishi University will explore the math part of ICC.
46	Sigma Xi to host African astronomy knowledge lecture Public Relations News Release 2008:204, p.1	11/07/2008	Guest lecturer, Jarita Holbrook, of the Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology at the University of Arizona, will speak on African astronomy. The lecture will present an overview of 500 years of collected information on the topic.
47	UNI's CME to host political analyst Ronald Walters on results and impact of the 2008 election Public Relations News Release 2008:202, p.1	11/06/2008	Walters is a Distinguished Leadership Scholar at the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership, and professor of government and politics at the University of Maryland. He will speak about the results and impact of the 2008 presidential election.
48	Halloween House at UNI offers thrills and chills Public Relations News Release 2008:158, p.1	10/20/2008	Creepy things will come out in the night during the Halloween House on the second floor at McCollum Science Hall. "Students in costume will help children with hands-on chemistry activities, such as making liquid-nitrogen ice cream.
49	Sept. 19 - 21 features family-focused events at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:80, p.1	09/17/2008	Parents and other family members are invited to visit and partake in family-focused on-campus activities during Family Weekend.
50	'Cross-Racial Mis-identifications' topic for UNI Graduate College "Brown Bag Lunch' Public Relations News Release 2008:74, p.1	09/15/2008	Eyewitness identification within the judicial system will be discussed at noon in the McCollum Science Hall.