Rat Laboratory
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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. | |
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Harrington wants rats back Sheets--Kerry (Student--1988-1990) Northern Iowan 85:22, p.6 |
11/11/1988 | Professor Harrington talks about problems relating to ownership of rats. | |
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Professor plays Pied Piper; leads lab rats to new home Moore--Lisa E. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 83:51, p.1 |
4/10/1987 | Professor Harrington looking for appropriate homes for rats; brief history of the colony. | |
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Rats relocate as animal lab closes Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.7 |
9/1/1986 | Various genetic strains go to other institutions; some kept by Professor Harrington. | |
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Professor gives rats a home Northern Iowan 82:61, p.4 |
7/18/1986 | Several strains sent to research facilities; Professor Harrington will care for several strains privately; photo. | |
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UNI's rats relocated; animal laboratory closed Public Relations News Release 1986:474, p.1 |
7/9/1986 | 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 Marlow--Paul S. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 82:59, p.2 |
6/27/1986 | Rats leaving the lab. | |
8 |
Rat Lab definitely finished Danielson--Darwin W. (Class of 1987) Northern Iowan 82:58, p.4 |
6/20/1986 | Had housed up to 2100 rats; now down to about 300; lab will be shut down and equipment sold; photo. | |
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Psychology grant extends rats' lives Danielson--Darwin W. (Class of 1987) Northern Iowan 82:57, p.5 |
6/13/1986 | APA grant will keep rats alive until June 30. | |
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Hard times force breeding lab to close; University struggles to find home for rats Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.5 |
6/1/1986 | Lack of funds will force rat laboratory to close; photo. | |
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Rat Lab offered help Klostermann--Marcia (Student--1985-1986) Northern Iowan 82:56, p.5 |
5/6/1986 | Letter from American Psychological Association cites importance of the genetic strains; lab scheduled to be closed June 30. | |
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Lab malfunction kills 1,000 rats Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 82:45, p.1 |
3/28/1986 | Heat wave causes the loss of important scientific research. | |
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"Blue Ox" day for rat lab Sible--Michael Northern Iowan 82:40, p.2 |
3/4/1986 | Upset that budget cuts stop important educational programs. | |
14 |
Budget crisis close-up: the rat lab Skinner--Gwynne Northern Iowan 82:38, p.1 |
2/25/1986 | Budget cuts cause psychology department to stop the study of genetically-pure rats. | |
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Rats! Budget crisis forces UNI rat lab closing Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 82:28, p.4 |
1/21/1986 | Budget blamed for closing of laboratory located in the old Daisy Dairy building west on the Dike Road; photo. | |
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Demolition scheduled for late December UNI Century 11:4, p.7 |
9/1/1983 | Will be razed when former Daisy Dairy building is ready. | |
17 |
Old Administration spared until spring Alumnus 68:2, p.7 |
7/1/1983 | 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 |
2/22/1983 | Contract awarded for corridor smoke detection system in dorms; purchase Daisy Dairy property for possible use as home for Museum or Rat Laboratory. | |
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1000 rats face eviction from Old Administration this summer Cook--Dorn Northern Iowan 79:35, p.12 |
2/15/1983 | Professor Harrington talks about the laboratory; photo. | |
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Psychology's pied pipers research in second largest rat genetics lab in U.S. UNI Century 8:1, p.4 |
1/1/1980 | Survey of unique strains of rats in lab; description of ways in which psychologists use them; photo. | |
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UNI psych prof heads rat lab Northern Iowan 76:5, p.4 |
9/18/1979 | Gordon Harrington participates in a national research program while the UNI rat lab provides breeding stock for approximately forty North American labs. | |
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Oh, rats! Cahill--Mary E. (Class of 1981) Northern Iowan 74:31, p.4 |
1/20/1978 | Professor Gilgen talks about facilities and curriculum in the Department of Psychology; photo. | |
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UNI rat lab conducts behavioral research; results published nationwide Wible--Pamela J. (Classes of 1977 and 2002) Northern Iowan 72:55, p.4 |
5/4/1976 | Description of the program and purposes of Rat Lab. | |
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"Rickey Rat" Schima--J. M. Northern Iowan 69:48, p.2 |
4/20/1973 | Responds to Professor Behrens on rat lab conditions. | |
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"Dear Schima" Behrens--Roy Richard (Class of 1968; Art Faculty) Northern Iowan 69:46, p.2 |
4/13/1973 | Humorous look at recent letters about rat lab. | |
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"Godzilla has come" Schima--J. M. Northern Iowan 69:44, p.2 |
4/6/1973 | Complaints about loud noises associated with remodeling project. | |
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Burning butts or burnt rats Schima--J. M. Northern Iowan 69:42, p.2 |
3/20/1973 | Urges smokers to extinguish cigarettes. | |
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Eldon's supported Schima--J. M. Northern Iowan 69:31, p.2 |
2/9/1973 | Research assistant acknowledges donation to rat lab. | |
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UNI--research or not? Schima--J. M. Northern Iowan 69:29, p.2 |
2/2/1973 | Critical of condition of rat laboratory. | |
30 |
"Fallacious thinking" Peterson--Ronald A. (Classes of 1969 and 1974) Northern Iowan 69:24, p.2 |
12/12/1972 | Believes that university should be fully funded, including funds for the rat lab. | |
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A solution for rats Chang--James C. (Chemistry Faculty) Northern Iowan 69:24, p.2 |
12/12/1972 | Suggests interdisciplinary research. | |
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Education--more than a text Schima--J. M. Northern Iowan 69:23, p.2 |
12/8/1972 | Continues explanation of purposes and usefulness of rat lab. | |
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"Ignorance is folly" Landvyt--Richard Northern Iowan 69:22, p.2 |
12/5/1972 | Believes that rat lab is doing useful work. | |
34 |
Four errors corrected Schima--J. M. Northern Iowan 69:22, p.2 |
12/5/1972 | Makes several points about rat lab and its purposes. | |
35 |
Rats to the rats Schlorff--Robert W. Northern Iowan 69:22, p.2 |
12/5/1972 | Believes class enrollment should determine where research funds go. | |
36 |
Caged creatures need money Niceswanger--Alan Lowell (Class of 1974) Northern Iowan 69:21, p.9 |
12/1/1972 | Detailed look at purposes of rat laboratory. | |
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For Schima Haman--Albert Charles (Biology Faculty) Northern Iowan 69:21, p.5 |
12/1/1972 | Sympathizes with views on upkeep of facilities. | |
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Band-Aids and aspirin Schima--J. M. Northern Iowan 69:20, p.3 |
11/21/1972 | Lab assistant notes how funding shortages affect the rat lab. | |
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Rats to rats Schlorff--Robert W. Northern Iowan 69:20, p.3 |
11/21/1972 | Questions priorities. | |
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Rats need money too Schima--J. M. Northern Iowan 69:19, p.2 |
11/17/1972 | Lists expenses necessary to keep lab in good working order. | |
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Rats, rats, rats Schima--J. M. Northern Iowan 69:18, p.2 |
11/14/1972 | A quick look at the Rat Lab and its purposes. | |
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Gilchrist--a loss for everyone Bishop--Doug Northern Iowan 68:55, p.1 |
5/16/1972 | Old Gilchrist Hall burns on May 12, 1972; wiring in attic cited as cause; some equipment and faculty material lost; photo. | |
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On May 12, 1972, fire destroyed Gilchrist Hall Teeter--Dean UNI Quarterly 3:3, p.178 |
4/1/1972 | Rumors about its origin; lab workers rescue rats; photo | |
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The wonderful world of Dr. Gordon Harrington Teeter--Dean UNI Quarterly 3:3, p.147 |
4/1/1972 | Extensive look at Dr. Harrington and his work with the rat colony; photo. | |
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Rat Lab to receive grant; protect and preserve rats Thies--Brian (Class of 1972) Northern Iowan 65:48, p.6 |
4/8/1969 | Brief history of lab and outline of its purposes. | |
46 |
Ombudsman Northern Iowan 65:35, p.3 |
2/11/1969 | Questions about the rat lab, fire safety, and security officers. | |
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UNI has the largest experimental rat center Beasley--Marjorie Northern Iowan 65:16, p.5 |
11/1/1968 | Specialized breeds of rats are used in learning experiments. | |
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Curiosity and rat eyes led to genetic studies College Eye 63:29, p.8 |
2/3/1967 | Gordon Harrington talks about the value and use of his experimental animals. | |
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400 rats will have busy summer; run mazes, get shock treatments Behrens--Roy Richard (Class of 1968; Art Faculty) College Eye 59:45, p.1 |
6/18/1965 | Detailed description of the Rat Laboratory; photo. | |
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Dr. Harrington, students experiment with 200 rats, gift oscilloscope Paris--Patricia Ann (Class of 1965) College Eye 59:3, p.4 |
9/25/1964 | Professor Harrington talks about his plans for his rat colony; photo. |
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