Museums and Collections
Displaying 401 - 450 of 877 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | Bones donated to UNI Museum Northern Iowan 86:13, p.9 |
Ron Wilson talks about the recent donation of the bones of a musk ox and a caribou. | |
| 402 | UNI Museum has a variety of displays Northern Iowan 86:5, p.12 |
Brief history and highlights of Museum collections. | |
| 403 | History lives on with Class of 1940 gift Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.8 |
Class of 1940 hopes to raise $100,000; photo. | |
| 404 | Rehabilitation for hawks and owls topic for Univeristy of Northern Iowa Museum program Suday (Nov. 13) Public Relations News Release 1988:158, p.1 |
"Raptor Rehabilitation" presented by Burke Thayer, a naturalist from the University of Iowa. He will give a slide show, speak about the work of the Raptor Center in Iowa City. Injuried hawks and owls are cared for at the Center until released. | |
| 405 | Elk and bison bones uncovered Northern Iowan 85:13, p.4 |
Harry Bond and Michael Redenius locate cache of bones in Butler County; will donate bones to UNI Museum; photo. | |
| 406 | Many programs and special events planned for Northern Iowa Museum grand opening, Sept. 24-25. Public Relations News Release 1988:44, p.1 |
The grand opening theme is "University Museum - A Window on the World." Several special family events planned. Vistors can become "paleontologists" for the day and discover what inside special museum rocks, make animal foot prints, dinosaur stationary. | |
| 407 | University Museum opens late this month after long wait Northern Iowan 85:4, p.15 |
Description of collections and services in new Hudson Road building. | |
| 408 | Museum grand opening Northern Iowa Today 16:3, p.7 |
Grand opening on September 24-25, 1988; photo. | |
| 409 | University of Northern Iowa museum opens at new location. Public Relations News Release 1988:18, p.1 |
The facility houses over 100,000 specimens and artifacts, including those brought to Black Hawk County by the first settlers. Exhibit on display, algific. | |
| 410 | Northeast Iowa cliffs contain Ice Age survivors now 10,000 years old. Public Relations News Release 1988:9, p.1 |
Neal Deaton sits at the foot of the algific slope he created for UNI Museum. Iowans can scan the slope for survivors of the last Ice Age. | |
| 411 | Northeast Iowa cliffs contain Ice Age survivors now 10,000 years old. Public Relations News Release 1988:9, p.2 |
"Algific Slope" display at the new UNI Museum gives a glimpse of rare palnt and animal communites that lived in the cliffs 10,000 years ago. | |
| 412 | University of Northern Iowa Museum opens at new location. Public Relations News Release 1988:7, p.1 |
The Museum is located near the intersection of University Ave. and Hudson Rd., it houses 100,00 specimens and artifacts. | |
| 413 | UNI Museum Sunday program Public Relations News Release 1987:367, p.1 |
Professor Laura Spees Jackson instructs a gardening workshop in the Museum. The program will cover a selection of plants and trees that can be used to attract various birds and butterflies. The workshop is free and open to the public. | |
| 414 | Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Society to hold spring show and demonstration at the University of Northern Iowa museum on April 10 Public Relations News Release 1987:344, p.1 |
The Museum hosts the annual Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Society demonstrations of gem cutting, tumbling , and faceting. The show is open to the public, free of charge. | |
| 415 | 'Do-it-yourself' from raw wool to finished sweater program on tap for Northern Iowa Museum Sunday (March 20) Public Relations News Release 1987:309, p.1 |
Sue Salsbury visits the museum to give a slideshow presentation on crafting sweaters. The presentation will cover turning raw fleece to fiber for spinning. Question and answer sessions are held before and after the lecture. | |
| 416 | Northern Iowa 'hands-on' science workshop series to begin March 12: Sign up now! Public Relations News Release 1987:298, p.1 |
Area science teachers are invited to attend a series of workshops designed to enhance their classroom techniques. Workshops cover budgeting, immunology, elementary teaching strategies, and methods. | |
| 417 | Natural history program on the Colorado Rockies marmot Open to public Feb. 21 Public Relations News Release 1987:266, p.1 |
Professor Orlando Schwartz conducts a public presentation on the social system of the yellow-bellied marmot native to the Colorado Rockies. The presentation is held in the UNI Museum. | |
| 418 | University of Northern Iowa Museum to offer program on 'Minnesota wolves' Jan. 17 Public Relations News Release 1987:195, p.1 |
Joyce Toenjes and Sandy Fulcher present a slideshow on the tracking of Minnesota Wolves in the UNI Museum. Research for the presentation is sponsored by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Department. | |
| 419 | Rehabilitation for hawks and owls for University of Northern Iowa museum program Sunday (Oct. 11) Public Relations News Release 1987:69, p.1 |
Burke Thayer speaks on the Raptor Center's rehabilitation of injured hawks and owls at the UNI Museum. The presentation will include a slideshow, and appearances of live birds. The event is open to the public, free of charge. | |
| 420 | Alumni contributions a big plus Northern Iowan 84:5, p.7 |
Alumni gifts fund Museum renovation. | |
| 421 | UNI Museum finds permanent building Northern Iowan 84:2, p.1 |
Had been housed in physical plant building since 1965; closed since spring 1985 in anticipation of move; will move into building on Hudson Road; photo. | |
| 422 | McElroy Trust gift funds unique museum exhibit Nonpareil 71:3, p.19 |
$22,500 grant makes possible exhibit on algific slopes; photo. | |
| 423 | Owl exhibit is moved to UNI Museum Public Relations News Release 1987:371, p.1 |
Donations from area girl scouts go to moving an owl exhibit to the new museum facility.The exhibit features a number of stuffed owl carcasses to be displayed in October. | |
| 424 | McElroy Trust Awards $22,500 to UNI Foundation for unique Algific Slope exhibit Public Relations News Release 1987:351, p.1 |
The McElroy Trust grants the University Museum $22,500 for the construction of an exhibit on the Algific slopes of Northeast Iowa. The slopes contain ice that remains frozen throughout the year, making them host to several rare and endangered plants. | |
| 425 | 'Murphy the Moose' introduces area schoolchildren to new UNI Museum Public Relations News Release 1987:272, p.1 |
Murphy the Moose visits Southdale schools to raise money and awareness for the university museum. Anne Callahan coordinated the fundraising events for Murphy, including leaf raking, bake sales, and pet shows. | |
| 426 | Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:259, p.1 |
Barb Krieg relays results of cholesterol screenings. Professor James Robinson explains the origin of St. Patrick's Day. Barbara Jones explains court rulings in Alabama regarding censorship. Murphy the Moose visits area gradeschools. | |
| 427 | Murphy the Moose makes his television debut Public Relations News Release 1987:250, p.1 |
Cedar Falls Cablevision's "Homework Hotline" features Murphy promoting the university museum while inspecting a mastodon tooth with area gradeschool students. | |
| 428 | Class of '62 makes Iowa history come alive Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.5 |
Will fund development of museum exhibit. | |
| 429 | "Murphy the Moose" brings support to UNI Museum Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.8 |
Caricature of moose used in fundraising campaign. | |
| 430 | Moose to help museum gain recognition Northern Iowan 83:24, p.8 |
Moose caricature will be logo for the move to the new location on Hudson Road. | |
| 431 | "Murphy the Moose" campaign to inspire youngsters to supper new UNI museum Public Relations News Release 1987:86, p.1 |
Murphy the Moose was created by the Museum Committee as a ploy to get elementary school students to donate money for museum renovations. The mascot traveled between area elementary schools, where he spoke on the various preserved specimens at the museum. | |
| 432 | Regents approve new building, adjustment for 'Iowa Penalty' Northern Iowan 83:15, p.1 |
Approve $10.2 million budget for Business Building; approve $1 million adjustment for UNI to compensate for its relative lack of out-of-state tuition money; approve $129,000 for Museum renovation; approve selection of consultant to study Power Plant. | |
| 433 | What's Up Northern Iowan 83:15, p.5 |
Meetings and activities. | |
| 434 | Museum fund drive continues Northern Iowan 83:6, p.15 |
Awaiting funding for converting Olympic Spa and Gym on Hudson Road; photo. | |
| 435 | Museum fundraising campaign begins Northern Iowa Today 14:2, p.7 |
Campaign aimed to raise $350,000 for renovation of building. | |
| 436 | UNI construction projects continue Northern Iowan 82:39, p.6 |
Lee Thomson talks about the various projects underway or planned on campus; VIC should be done in three weeks; UNI Museum project delayed until funds are raised; Gilchrist Hall Board Room remodeled for $42,000. | |
| 437 | Fundraising for museum underway Northern Iowan 82:28, p.11 |
Building purchased for $175,000; $160,000 renovation project had just begun when it was stopped due to shortage of funds; collection boxed and stored in Physical Plant Building; will undertake fundraising campaign. | |
| 438 | UNI Museum renovation project to proceed with funding from outside sources Public Relations News Release 1986:197, p.1 |
Development office to head fund raising campaign to not only renovate the museum facility, but also secure funds to upgrade the displays. | |
| 439 | 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. | |
| 440 | Reprioritizing of projects underway Northern Iowan 82:17, p.5 |
Rick Stinchfield analyzing campus projects. | |
| 441 | Curris suspends work on campus projects Northern Iowan 82:14, p.5 |
President Curris suspends work on about 10 campus projects, including the Christmas decorations; Rick Stinchfield will review and prioritize projects; list of projects. | |
| 442 | Museum finally finds a home Alumnus 70:3, p.16 |
Will move into former spa location on Hudson Road; photo. | |
| 443 | Museum plans move Northern Iowan 82:6, p.4 |
Ron Wilson says that staff are packing for the move from the Physical Plant Building to the former Olympic Gym and Spa; lack of funds may delay move; photo. | |
| 444 | UNI could lose $2 million: appropriations reduction possible Northern Iowan 82:5, p.1 |
Governor's plan for 5% reversion of funds; some projects may be delayed. | |
| 445 | Museum moves to new location Northern Iowa Today 13:3, p.2 |
Will move from Physical Plant building to former spa on Hudson Road. | |
| 446 | Faculty favors full service museum, survey reveals Northern Iowan 81:53, p.5 |
Ron Wilson talks about the results of a recent survey of faculty opinion relating to the UNI Museum. | |
| 447 | Museum gets new building Northern Iowan 81:49, p.4 |
Ron Wilson talks about the move to the former Olympic Gym and Spa building on Hudson Road; photo. | |
| 448 | Regents approve purchase Northern Iowan 81:37, p.5 |
UNI purchases Olympic Gym and Spa on Hudson Road; may become site for Museum. | |
| 449 | Museum is on the move Northern Iowan 81:28, p.16 |
Will leave Physical Plant Building, but exact location is not yet determined; photo. | |
| 450 | Check out the UNI Museum Northern Iowan 81:17, p.15 |
Quick look at the collections. |