Rat Laboratory

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Compressor failure causes loss of research rats at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:134, p.1	10/18/1990	Motor burn-out results in the loss of two years of research on the behavioral aspects of aging in rats.
2	Harrington wants rats back Northern Iowan 85:22, p.6	11/11/1988	Professor Harrington talks about problems relating to ownership of rats.
3	Professor plays Pied Piper; leads lab rats to new home Northern Iowan 83:51, p.1	04/10/1987	Professor Harrington looking for appropriate homes for rats; brief history of the colony.
4	Rats relocate as animal lab closes Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.7	09/01/1986	Various genetic strains go to other institutions; some kept by Professor Harrington.
5	Professor gives rats a home Northern Iowan 82:61, p.4	07/18/1986	Several strains sent to research facilities; Professor Harrington will care for several strains privately; photo.
6	UNI's rats relocated; animal laboratory closed Public Relations News Release 1986:474, p.1	07/09/1986	The UNI Rat Laboratory is closed due to inefficient use of funds. Includes details on the net loss of funds, such as maintenance costs and salaries.
7	The Allnighters' Club Northern Iowan 82:59, p.2	06/27/1986	Rats leaving the lab.
8	Rat Lab definitely finished Northern Iowan 82:58, p.4	06/20/1986	Had housed up to 2100 rats; now down to about 300; lab will be shut down and equipment sold; photo.
9	Psychology grant extends rats' lives Northern Iowan 82:57, p.5	06/13/1986	APA grant will keep rats alive until June 30.
10	Hard times force breeding lab to close; University struggles to find home for rats Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.5	06/01/1986	Lack of funds will force rat laboratory to close; photo.
11	Rat Lab offered help Northern Iowan 82:56, p.5	05/06/1986	Letter from American Psychological Association cites importance of the genetic strains; lab scheduled to be closed June 30.
12	Lab malfunction kills 1,000 rats Northern Iowan 82:45, p.1	03/28/1986	Heat wave causes the loss of important scientific research.
13	"Blue Ox" day for rat lab Northern Iowan 82:40, p.2	03/04/1986	Upset that budget cuts stop important educational programs.
14	Budget crisis close-up: the rat lab Northern Iowan 82:38, p.1	02/25/1986	Budget cuts cause psychology department to stop the study of genetically-pure rats.
15	Rats! Budget crisis forces UNI rat lab closing Northern Iowan 82:28, p.4	01/21/1986	Budget blamed for closing of laboratory located in the old Daisy Dairy building west on the Dike Road; photo.
16	Demolition scheduled for late December UNI Century 11:4, p.7	09/01/1983	Will be razed when former Daisy Dairy building is ready.
17	Old Administration spared until spring Alumnus 68:2, p.7	07/01/1983	Regents approve demolition budget; urged to save historically valuable items; seeking home for Rat Laboratory.
18	Regents approve lightning, detection programs Northern Iowan 79:37, p.1	02/22/1983	Contract awarded for corridor smoke detection system in dorms; purchase Daisy Dairy property for possible use as home for Museum or Rat Laboratory.
19	1000 rats face eviction from Old Administration this summer Northern Iowan 79:35, p.12	02/15/1983	Professor Harrington talks about the laboratory; photo.
20	Psychology's pied pipers research in second largest rat genetics lab in U.S. UNI Century 8:1, p.4	01/01/1980	Survey of unique strains of rats in lab; description of ways in which psychologists use them; photo.
21	UNI psych prof heads rat lab Northern Iowan 76:5, p.4	09/18/1979	Gordon Harrington participates in a national research program while the UNI rat lab provides breeding stock for approximately forty North American labs.
22	Oh, rats! Northern Iowan 74:31, p.4	01/20/1978	Professor Gilgen talks about facilities and curriculum in the Department of Psychology; photo.
23	UNI rat lab conducts behavioral research; results published nationwide Northern Iowan 72:55, p.4	05/04/1976	Description of the program and purposes of Rat Lab.
24	"Rickey Rat" Northern Iowan 69:48, p.2	04/20/1973	Responds to Professor Behrens on rat lab conditions.
25	"Dear Schima" Northern Iowan 69:46, p.2	04/13/1973	Humorous look at recent letters about rat lab.
26	"Godzilla has come" Northern Iowan 69:44, p.2	04/06/1973	Complaints about loud noises associated with remodeling project.
27	Burning butts or burnt rats Northern Iowan 69:42, p.2	03/20/1973	Urges smokers to extinguish cigarettes.
28	Eldon's supported Northern Iowan 69:31, p.2	02/09/1973	Research assistant acknowledges donation to rat lab.
29	UNI--research or not? Northern Iowan 69:29, p.2	02/02/1973	Critical of condition of rat laboratory.
30	A solution for rats Northern Iowan 69:24, p.2	12/12/1972	Suggests interdisciplinary research.
31	"Fallacious thinking" Northern Iowan 69:24, p.2	12/12/1972	Believes that university should be fully funded, including funds for the rat lab.
32	Education--more than a text Northern Iowan 69:23, p.2	12/08/1972	Continues explanation of purposes and usefulness of rat lab.
33	Rats to the rats Northern Iowan 69:22, p.2	12/05/1972	Believes class enrollment should determine where research funds go.
34	"Ignorance is folly" Northern Iowan 69:22, p.2	12/05/1972	Believes that rat lab is doing useful work.
35	Four errors corrected Northern Iowan 69:22, p.2	12/05/1972	Makes several points about rat lab and its purposes.
36	For Schima Northern Iowan 69:21, p.5	12/01/1972	Sympathizes with views on upkeep of facilities.
37	Caged creatures need money Northern Iowan 69:21, p.9	12/01/1972	Detailed look at purposes of rat laboratory.
38	Rats to rats Northern Iowan 69:20, p.3	11/21/1972	Questions priorities.
39	Band-Aids and aspirin Northern Iowan 69:20, p.3	11/21/1972	Lab assistant notes how funding shortages affect the rat lab.
40	Rats need money too Northern Iowan 69:19, p.2	11/17/1972	Lists expenses necessary to keep lab in good working order.
41	Rats, rats, rats Northern Iowan 69:18, p.2	11/14/1972	A quick look at the Rat Lab and its purposes.
42	Gilchrist--a loss for everyone Northern Iowan 68:55, p.1	05/16/1972	Old Gilchrist Hall burns on May 12, 1972; wiring in attic cited as cause; some equipment and faculty material lost; photo.
43	The wonderful world of Dr. Gordon Harrington UNI Quarterly 3:3, p.147	04/01/1972	Extensive look at Dr. Harrington and his work with the rat colony; photo.
44	On May 12, 1972, fire destroyed Gilchrist Hall UNI Quarterly 3:3, p.178	04/01/1972	Rumors about its origin; lab workers rescue rats; photo
45	Rat Lab to receive grant; protect and preserve rats Northern Iowan 65:48, p.6	04/08/1969	Brief history of lab and outline of its purposes.
46	Ombudsman Northern Iowan 65:35, p.3	02/11/1969	Questions about the rat lab, fire safety, and security officers.
47	UNI has the largest experimental rat center Northern Iowan 65:16, p.5	11/01/1968	Specialized breeds of rats are used in learning experiments.
48	Curiosity and rat eyes led to genetic studies College Eye 63:29, p.8	02/03/1967	Gordon Harrington talks about the value and use of his experimental animals.
49	400 rats will have busy summer; run mazes, get shock treatments College Eye 59:45, p.1	06/18/1965	Detailed description of the Rat Laboratory; photo.
50	Dr. Harrington, students experiment with 200 rats, gift oscilloscope College Eye 59:3, p.4	09/25/1964	Professor Harrington talks about his plans for his rat colony; photo.