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Name Changes

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Title Date Summary
1 Do U-N-I know UNI?
Northern Iowan 104:47, p.5
4/8/2008 SUNI Daze and institutional name changes explained.
2 UNI Roadside Vegetation Center takes root with new name 'Tallgrass Prairie Center' reflects organization's mission
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
1/17/2006 New name reflects organization's mission of providing research, techniques, education and source-identified seed for restoration and preservation of native vegetation systems.
3 Panther Parkway kicks Nebraska Street to the curb
Meeker--Georgia Kaye (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 102:26, p.1
12/2/2005 Nebraska Street, near the UNI-Dome, has been renamed Panther Parkway; photo.
4 UNI's Nebraska Street renamed Panther Parkway
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
11/16/2005 Street near the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center given new name.
5 UNI to honor former UNI President J. W. Maucker
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
9/2/2005 Memorial for Maucker will take place on Friday, September 16. A profile of the former president is given.
6 UNI's fifth president, J. W. Maucker, dead at age of 92
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
7/5/2005 Includes brief summary of the life and accomplishments of J. W. Maucker.
7 'Northern' creates stigma for UNI
Musgrave--Matt (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 101:39, p.7
2/22/2005 Feels UNI is at a disadvantage due to the name containing a direction.
8 Dear President Koob: UNI needs new, more indicative name
Hayworth--Bret
Northern Iowan 92:1, p.11
8/25/1995 Believes UNI should change its name to the University of Northeast Iowa to reflect hometowns of most of its students.
9 Financial concerns, 1970-1976
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.389
7/1/1995 UNI administrators battle in the General Assembly and with the Regents for adequate funds; questions about the future of the Laboratory School.
10 The evolution of the institution
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.212
7/1/1995 Establishing the PDL system; defeat of an honor system; the theft and cheating ring; coordination with the other Regents universities; the change from ISTC to SCI and then to UNI; the organization of the colleges; photo.
11 Name change a source of discussion five years ago
Schmidt--Roland
Northern Iowan 88:26, p.8
12/6/1991 Senator Jim Lind talks about his efforts to give UNI a name that would transcend regional implications.
12 Continuing common experiences
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.436
7/1/1990 The role of the college in regulating behavior; the influence of religion on students and faculty; photo.
13 The General Assembly and the State Normal School 1904 through 1909
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.237
7/1/1990 Detailed discussion of the various inquiries, investigations, and responses associated with defining the appropriate role for the Normal School; attempts to form a unified governing board for the three state schools; photo.
14 The Normal School moves toward collegiate status
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.223
7/1/1990 Changes in faculty, development of the curriculum, and new construction financed by the millage levy bring the Normal School to a new level; photo.
15 The promise of the twentieth century; the teachers colleges
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.218
7/1/1990 The historical background for the change from normal schools to teachers colleges; photo.
16 Deno: First Blood
Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:43, p.2
3/6/1987 Discusses the proposed name change for UNI.
17 Name change criticized
Ramsey--Donald C. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:43, p.3
3/6/1987 Feels a name change for UNI would be overly expensive.
18 UNI name-change bill wastes time and money
Smith--Troy W.
Northern Iowan 83:41, p.4
2/27/1987 Opposes legislation to change UNI's name.
19 Waterloo senator says UNI's name sounds like 'neighborhood school'
Moore--Lisa E. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:41, p.7
2/27/1987 Jim Lind would like to change UNI's name; Marv Diemer would not like to do that.
20 Immaculate Perception
Cashman--Teresa K. (Class of 1986)
Northern Iowan 81:21, p.2
11/16/1984 Believes that a return to the Iowa State Normal School might by appropriate.
21 July 1 was UNI's tenth birthday
Northern Iowan 73:61, p.4
7/8/1977 A quick look at the name change and its meaning.
22 In the good old days . . .; SCI become UNI
Renning--Janet
Northern Iowan 72:56, p.1
5/7/1976 Story of the name change from State College of Iowa to University of Northern Iowa.
23 Allow us to grow . . .
Northern Iowan 71:50, p.2
4/18/1975 UNI has problems far beyond faculty salaries; Regents do not yet perceive UNI as a university.
24 Progression
UNI Century 2:2, p.1
3/1/1974 George Wheeler displays plaques he carved which represent institutional seal from each of university's four names; photo.
25 Change must come soon; if this is really a university
Bultena--Louis (Sociology Faculty)
Northern Iowan 68:62, p.4
7/28/1972 Professor Bultena discusses problems resulting with enrollment and university status.
26 Grim financial prospects for UNI
Fox--Josef W. (Philosophy and Humanities Faculty)
Northern Iowan 68:25, p.2
12/17/1971 Professor Fox believes that there is not enough money for UNI to develop into a university; should concentrate on becoming a good college.
27 A year ago today; the past haunts UNI
Ogden--James Herbert (Class of 1971)
Northern Iowan 67:60, p.2
7/16/1971 Old editorial laments lack of support of UNI mission.
28 Suggests diplomas "by the numbers"
Dickson--Robert A.
Northern Iowan 67:56, p.3
6/18/1971 Believes students have been forgotten in the change to university status.
29 "Catch-up" only a façade
Ogden--James Herbert (Class of 1971)
Northern Iowan 66:63, p.2
7/17/1970 Believes Regents are not serious about giving UNI true university status.
30 Disagrees with Haupt on gen. ed..
Hallberg--Fred William (Philosophy and Religion Faculty)
Northern Iowan 66:46, p.2
4/7/1970 Professor Hallberg believes that there are programmable parts of general education; believes faculty are best equipped to design curriculum.
31 Happy Birthday, UNI
Northern Iowan 65:63, p.1
7/3/1969 UNI celebrates second birthday.
32 Crownfield defends faculty resolution
Crownfield--David R. (Philosophy and Religion Facu
Northern Iowan 65:57, p.2
5/9/1969 Professor Crownfield believes that the General Assembly should allow the Regents to distribute funds, but that the Regents should revise their distribution formula.
33 Reunion reminiscences
Lounsberry--Barbara Severin (Classes of 1969 and 1971; English Faculty)
Alumnus 54:2, p.3
5/1/1969 Memories of campus life for visiting classes; photo.
34 '69 to be crucial year for UNI development
Northern Iowan 65:30, p.1
1/7/1969 President Maucker points out that the legislature will be considering UNI as a university for the first time.
35 New yearbook--UNI '69 goes on sale next week
Northern Iowan 65:12, p.6
10/18/1968 Board of Control of Student Publications has changed title of yearbook from Old Gold to UNI '69; history of title changes; all students and faculty are asked to be outside near center of campus at 2:55 p.m. on Monday for aerial photograph.
36 Maucker given permission to change comparison schedule
Northern Iowan 64:59, p.1
6/21/1968 President Maucker may recommend new "comparable" institutions; could result in better pay for UNI faculty.
37 No money, but a start
Azbell--Norm
Northern Iowan 64:59, p.2
6/21/1968 Happy that UNI may draw up a new list of comparable institutions; hopes that money will follow eventually.
38 'New look'
Hoff--Gary
Northern Iowan 64:8, p.3
10/6/1967 Believes UNI needs more than a name change.
39 Mistake in naming
Sanders--James R. (Class of 1971)
Northern Iowan 64:7, p.2
10/3/1967 Believes new name for student newspaper ignores tradition and fails to recognize the university; suggests University Eye.
40 COLLEGE EYE to become the NORTHERN IOWAN
College Eye 64:6, p.5
9/29/1967 Change will be in effect October 1, 1967; other actions of Board.
41 UNI cheerleaders
College Eye 64:6, p.1
9/29/1967 New words to loyalty song reflect name change; photo.
42 EYE name deadline is today
College Eye 64:4, p.8
9/22/1967
43 Some Suggestions For The Eye Name Change
Hoff--Gary
College Eye 64:4, p.2
9/22/1967 Students give suggestions for the College Eye name change.
44 Some suggestions for the EYE name change
Hoff--Gary
College Eye 64:4, p.2
9/22/1967 Humorous possibilities.
45 He favors 'University Eye'
Redfern--Richard K. (English Faculty)
College Eye 64:3, p.2
9/19/1967 Votes for simple name.
46 UNI--what it means to be a university
College Eye 64:2, p.6
9/15/1967 Administrators offer views.
47 Help rename the Eye
Wales--Ila
College Eye 64:1, p.2
9/12/1967 Asks for help in seeking new name for College Eye.
48 Suggests UNI 'possibilities'
Blackman--Mildred R. (Laboratory School Faculty)
College Eye 64:1, p.2
9/12/1967 Considers uses of words beginning with the letters UNI.
49 University status leaves College Eye nameless
College Eye 64:1, p.3
9/12/1967 Contest continues to select new name; list of some suggestions.
50 The University of Northern Iowa
Alumnus 52:3, p.3
9/1/1967 Name change on July 1, 1967; brief history of the institution; five colleges will be established as of July 1, 1968; outline of new department organization; photo.

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