Price Laboratory School

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#	Title	Date	Summary
551	Northern Iowa ready-made for Early Developmental Education Center Public Relations News Release 1987:373, p.1	04/18/1988	The Iowa Legislature grants the Board of Regents permission to develop a National Center for Early Developmental Education in any of its schools. Professor Thomas Switzer discusses the University's vast array of child development programs
552	Price Lab School Fieldhouse to be named for Ross A. Nielsen Sunday (April 24) Public Relations News Release 1987:374, p.1	04/18/1988	The Ross A. Nielsen Fieldhouse is dedicated in honor of the retired head of the Department of Teaching and Price Lab School. Over the course of his career, Nielsen has served as a Price Lab mathematics faculty member, and a student teaching supervisor.
553	Northern Iowa's Price Lab schedules nursery-kindergarten round-up for April 29 Public Relations News Release 1987:371, p.1	04/15/1988	Parents within the Price Laboratory School attendance zone register their four and five year old children for the nursery/kindergarten program in the Price Lab cafeteria.
554	Northern Iowa to sponsor 20th annual Beginning Reading Conference April 22 Public Relations News Release 1987:361, p.1	04/11/1988	The twentieth Beginning Reading Conference is held in the Education Center, where Professor Lucy McCormick Calkine acts as keynote speaker. The conference is sponsored by the Department of Teaching and Price Lab School.
555	Price Lab students play role of diplomats in Arab-Israeli conflict via computer Public Relations News Release 1987:327, p.1	03/24/1988	High school students participate in a diplomatic computer simulation of the Arab-Israeli conflict, where they play as Ronald Reagan, Secretary of State George Shultz, Secretary of Defense Frank Carlucci, and Assistant Secretary of State Richard Murphy.
556	If four-year-olds enter the public schools, they can't be kept behind a desk, says Northern Iowa professor Public Relations News Release 1987:192, p.1	01/05/1988	Professor Gloria Kirkland discusses the Board of Education's plans to include four-year-olds in school curriculums. The Price Laboratory School's experimental pre-kindergarten programs of the 1960s is used as a model for the new curriculum.
557	Sell-out crowd attends first Colonial Christmas Northern Iowan 84:29, p.18	12/11/1987	A look at the show put on by Price Lab School students; photo
558	Northern Iowa College of Education selects 1986-87 faculty award winners Public Relations News Release 1987:161, p.1	12/03/1987	Awards for teaching, scholarship, and professional services are given to Professors Jody Stone, William Waack, William Stainback, and Susan Stainback. Elizabeth martin heads the COE Faculty Awards Committee.
559	'The Johnsons' to perform 'A Country Christmas' concert to fund NUHS students in speech competitions Public Relations News Release 1987:158, p.1	12/01/1987	Tickets for "A Country Christmas" are sold at University Book and Supply. The concert is performed by UNI alumni Roy, Gary and Jean Johnson at the Northern Iowa High School. The show is sponsored by the Price Lab School's Language Arts Department.
560	'Colonial Christmas' to be new holiday 'treat' for area residents from NUHS Public Relations News Release 1987:146, p.1	11/19/1987	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.
561	Spanish educators to visit University of Northern Iowa campus Nov. 9-11 Public Relations News Release 1987:127, p.1	11/06/1987	Four representatives of the University of Valladolid in Spain tour the campus media facilities, Price Lab School, and the Offices of Alumni and Continuing Education to develop a program for the Iowa Regents Hispanic Institute.
562	Newly developed standards for mathematics curriculum and instruction to be unveiled at University of Northern Iowa Fall Math Conference Friday Public Relations News Release 1987:45, p.1	09/18/1987	The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics presents their newly developed mathematics curriculum for K-12. The conference is held at Price Lab, sponsored by the College of Education, College of Natural Science, and Division of Continuing Education.
563	Price Lab students present own version of Constitution at Sept. 17 assembly Public Relations News Release 1987:29, p.1	09/09/1987	Elementary students of Price Lab School re-enact the drafting of the U. S. Constitution. One student representative from each classroom presented their peers with the finished project in Butzier Auditorium. Mayor Doug Sharp visited the signing.
564	John E. Tarr Northern Iowa Today 16:1, p.3	09/01/1987	Named acting head of the Department of Teaching for 1987-1988; replaces James Doud, who served as acting head for 1986-1987, following Ross Nielsen's retirement.
565	UNI Theatre in education project explores Constitution, Bill of Rights Public Relations News Release 1987:436, p.1	07/21/1987	Professor Gretta Berghammer discusses the "Blue Print for Freedom" program. The program is designed teach students in grades three through six about the U. S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Production costs are covered by the Department of Education.
566	Variety of workshops offered this summer at Price Lab School Public Relations News Release 1987:397, p.1	06/11/1987	A series of education courses are held in Price Laboratory School. The courses are designed for football coaches, social studies instructors, elementary level literature teachers, and year book editors.
567	UNI College of Education honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research Public Relations News Release 1987:387, p.1	05/29/1987	Four faculty members of the College of Education are recognized for their contributions to their profession. Professor William Waack receives the distinguished service award for his work in language arts education. Includes members of selection committee.
568	UNI teaching prof wins Rockefeller Foundation summer research fellowship Public Relations News Release 1987:364, p.1	05/08/1987	James Becker, of the modern language department of Price Lab, is named one of one-hundred recipients of a research grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Becker uses his grant to develop teaching materials on French fruit and vegetable cooperatives.
569	UNI summer workshop to help Iowa French, Spanish teachers improve skills Public Relations News Release 1987:360, p.1	05/06/1987	A workshop for instructors of Spanish and French is offered for three credit hours at the Iowa Foreign Language Teacher Institute, held on campus.
570	UNI's Price Lab schedules nursery/kindergarten round-up for May 1 Public Relations News Release 1987:327, p.1	04/15/1987	Caregivers for students of ages of four or five begin registration for Kindergarten in the cafeteria of Price Lab. In order to qualify, registering students must live within the attendance area, present a birth certificate.
571	Price Lab summer school registration to be held April 21 Public Relations News Release 1987:324, p.1	04/14/1987	Caretakers of students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade at Price Lab School begin registering for summer classes. Instructors organized programs on island life, transportation, archaeology, music, art, language arts, and self-confidence.
572	Nominations open for UNI's Public Policy Institute Public Relations News Release 1987:312, p.1	04/08/1987	High school sophomores and juniors begin submitting for the Public Policy Institute, directed by Professor Charles Moore. Students must be nominated by their high school principal, and pay a one-hundred dollar registration fee.
573	Iowa Association of Middle Level Educators to hold spring conference at UNI April 5-6 Public Relations News Release 1987:295, p.1	04/01/1987	The Iowa Association of Middle Level Educators spring conference, featuring a number programs presented by Iowan educators, including university faculty. An award ceremony was held in honor of R. Paul Brimm, who served as principal of Price Lab School.
574	MET Shuttle bus service to operate on UNI campus Public Relations News Release 1987:279, p.1	03/24/1987	The Metropolitan Transit Authority offers a shuttle bus service on campus at a cost of fifty cents per passenger. The route begins and ends at Hillside Courts.
575	Radio News Network Announcements Public Relations News Release 1987:249, p.1	03/04/1987	Professor James Fryman compiles an atlas comparing Iowan communities. Ragbrai training begins. Price Lab students share what physical education means to them. Regents raise room and board costs. Students spend Spring Break lobbying in Washington.
576	Price Lab students to don sunglasses, sandals for beach party to end unit on Australia, America's cup race Public Relations News Release 1986:197, p.1	01/30/1987	Students of Price Lab School held an indoor beach party to end their unit on Australia. Students built sandcastles, played volleyball, and reenacted the "Alice Spring Boat Races."
577	Limited number of spaces remaining for NUHS June trip to France Public Relations News Release 1986:174, p.1	01/19/1987	Professor James Becker lead the Northern University High School's trip to France. Students of French joined their instructors on the three week excursion, which also included Switzerland and Monaco.
578	UNI to offer Minority Clerical Training Program this spring Public Relations News Release 1986:146, p.1	12/23/1986	The Minority Clerical Training Program announces its accepting of new members. Inductees are required to have a typing speed of forty words per minute, clerical service experience, and satisfactory completion of a pre-test. Classes were held in Price Lab.
579	Photo cutlines for holiday package Public Relations News Release 1986:138, p.1	12/18/1986	Students of Price Lab School participate in multi-cultural celebrations of winter holidays. The second and third graders spun a dredl, and decorated a tree with German candles, Jewish Stars of David, and Mexican eyes of god.
580	UNI's Price Lab School students study multi-cultural winter festival traditions Public Relations News Release 1987:134, p.1	12/15/1986	Second and third grade students of Price Laboratory School participated in a social studies unit focused on winter celebrations of various cultures. The students studied aspects of Hannukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Three King's Day, and Chinese New Year.
581	Tree lighting ceremony, related festivities kick off the holiday season at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:131, p.1	12/08/1986	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.
582	Lab School teacher receives state award Public Relations News Release 1987:110, p.1	11/19/1986	James Becker named "Outstanding Foreign Language Educator: in Iowa.
583	UNI Lab School to co-sponsor trip to France for High School Students Public Relations News Release 1987:101, p.1	11/12/1986	Forty-five Iowa high school French teachers and students departed on a three-week trip to France through the Vistas in Education travel program, directed by Professor James Becker. Eligible students must have had two years of French to participate.
584	Lab school receives an excellence grant Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.7	09/01/1986	Receives $15,000 from US Department of Education for citizenship education.
585	Iowa foreign language teachers strengthen skills at special Price Lab workshop at UNI Public Relations News Release 1986:494, p.1	07/29/1986	A workshop for foreign language instructors is held in Price Laboratory School. The workshop developed speaking and listening abilities, as well as teaching strategies. Among the speakers were three UNI professors. Includes a list of participants.
586	UNI education prof selected to attend National Foreign Policy Conference Public Relations News Release 1986:479, p.1	07/14/1986	Judith M. Finkelstein, associate professor of teaching, participates in the National Foreign Policy Conference in Washington D.C. Topics covered include issues like narcotics control, international terrorism, and U.S. Soviet relations.
587	Two men leave their mark at UNI after more than 30 years of service Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.7	06/01/1986	Biographical profiles of Donald O. Rod and Ross Nielsen, who will retire soon; photo.
588	Lab School names auditorium after Butzier Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.3	06/01/1986	Named for Kenneth G. Butzier, who retired last year after twenty-five years at PLS.
589	'School's out' for long-time UNI educator/Price Lab administrator Ross Nielsen Public Relations News Release 1986:447, p.1	05/30/1986	Professor Nielsen has been at UNI for thirty-nine years.
590	Variety of workshops offered this summer at Price Lab School Public Relations News Release 1986:429, p.1	05/15/1986	The workshops, designed for teachers, will be offered in June and July.
591	Price Lab School auditorium at UNI to be named for Ken Butzier at May 18 ceremony Public Relations News Release 1986:418, p.1	05/08/1986	He taught language arts and was director of speech and theatre activities at Northern University High School for twenty-five years; a reception will follow; he received his bachelor's degree from UNI; a scholarship also bears his name.
592	Elementary students sought for PLS summer school German experience Public Relations News Release 1986:406, p.1	05/05/1986	Students finishing their fifth, sixth or seventh grades this spring are eligible to apply for a two-week German course being offered at the Price Laboratory School.
593	Price Lab threatened Northern Iowan 82:52, p.1	04/22/1986	Proposal to close PLS seems likely to be simply legislative maneuvering.
594	Price Lab is justified Northern Iowan 82:52, p.2	04/22/1986	Urges students to fight any attempt to close PLS; also believes that travel in Europe this summer may be dangerous.
595	Price Lab summer school registration to be April 22 Public Relations News Release 1986:357, p.1	04/09/1986	Registration will begin for the six-week summer session held for elementary students in grades pre-kindergarten through sixth; children must be four years old at minimum.
596	Public Policy Institute Alumnus 71:1, p.18	04/01/1986	Will consider problems in agriculture.
597	UNI's Price Lab school schedules nursery/kindergarten round-up for May 12 Public Relations News Release 1986:331, p.1	03/31/1986	To be eligible students must be 4 or 5 years old and live in the school attendance area; parents must bring their birth certificate to the round-up.
598	UNI to offer public policy institute in June for high school students Public Relations News Release 1986:262, p.1	02/14/1986	The program will be the only one of its kind in the state and will be offered to high school students will have completed their junior or sophomore year; no more than fifty students will be selected; it will be held June 15-26.
599	Educator leaves behind tough position to fill Northern Iowan 82:35, p.11	02/14/1986	Ross Nielsen will retire at the end of this year; lengthy profile; photo.
600	Internationally known fresh water ecologist Vallentyne to speak at UNI Feb. 13 during only Midwest stop Public Relations News Release 1986:244, p.1	02/06/1986	Vallentyne is known as "the man with the globe on his back" as well as an "evangelist for ecology;" he talks to elementary school students as "Johnny Biosphere;" his address at UNI is entitled "The Biosphere and Man."