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Riggs--Dixon L. (Biology Faculty)

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Title Date Summary
1 Garry Teigland
Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.28
6/1/2012 Garry Teigland shares memories about Professor Emeritus Dr. Dixon Riggs.
2 University of Northern Iowa Emeritus Association to host annual spring luncheon Saturday (May 2)
Public Relations News Release 1991:600, p.1
4/27/1992 UNI Emeritus faculty to hold annual luncheon.
3 University of Northern Iowa Emeritus Association spring luncheon scheduled for Saturday (May 4)
Public Relations News Release 1990:510, p.1
4/23/1991 Spring luncheon of the UNI Emeritus Association will be held May 4.
4 29th Annual Recognition Breakfast May 9 to honor 33 long-term UNI employees
Public Relations News Release 1987:361, p.1
5/6/1987 President Constantine Curris speaks at the Recognition Breakfast, honor thirty-three recently retired university employees. Entertainment was provided by the Northern Brass Quintet. Honorees are listed by department.
5 No action taken on enrollment cap
Melz--Marianne (Class of 1987)
Northern Iowan 82:62, p.1
7/25/1986 Architects selected for Business Building; approve majors in computer information systems, computer science, and public administration; approve Bachelor of Technology in energy and power technology; ROTC program will continue.
6 Life series courses to end
Brummond--Geri
Northern Iowan 79:27, p.9
1/18/1983 Life Series courses will be replaced by general biology courses.
7 Department strives to make an impact
Old Gold 0:0, p.34
6/1/1982 The Department of Biology concerns itself in active contribution within the state of Iowa; photo.
8 Budget cuts hurt intercollegiate athletics
UNI Century 9:3, p.3
6/1/1981 Compliance with Title IX and lack of funds lead to dropping of men's and women's gymnastics.
9 Biology
Old Gold 0:0, p.39
6/1/1979 The Department of Biology offers many opportunities to students with scientific interests; the biology courses are mainly held in the newly constructed science building, also in an arboretum, two local forest preserves, and in a prairie preserve; photo.
10 UNI parking--is it really that bad?
Vorman--Julie A. (Class of 1979)
Northern Iowan 74:6, p.6
9/20/1977 Professor Riggs talks about the current and future parking situations; believes the UNI parking is good compared with that of other large schools.
11 'Beware--life in progress'; the UNI biological preserve
Northern Iowan 68:31, p.6
2/11/1972 Vandalism and unintentional damage disrupt research in University Avenue preserve.
12 Cutline
Public Relations News Release 1972:268, p.1
1/28/1972 Dutch elm disease turned this former woodlot into open space at the UNI Biological Preserve. Prof. Dixon L. Riggs can be seen here surveying the result.
13 UNI Biological Preserve: delicate outdoor laboratory
Public Relations News Release 1972:264, p.1
1/28/1972 Article on the UNI Biological Preseve.
14 Regional Meeting of the National Association of Educational Buyers to be Held at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1970:106, p.1
10/20/1970 Five UNI staff members will attend the meeting: Pendergraft, Riggs, Hake, Bailey and Boss.
15 Cutline
Public Relations News Release 1969:307, p.1
2/2/1970 A mounted quetzal bird from Central America will take up residence in a couple of months in the UNI Museum.
16 Bash for Charity; Easter Seal
Northern Iowan 65:53, p.8
4/25/1969 Faculty help by volunteering for pie throw and dunk tank.
17 New building delights science faculty
Carson--Susan
Alumnus 53:4, p.3
12/1/1968 Description of features of new building; photo.
18 Approval of six contracts for new science building
College Eye 60:38, p.1
3/4/1966 Contracts total over $2.6 million; description of proposed facilities; photo.
19 Applications are being accepted for $100 grant
College Eye 59:12, p.5
12/4/1964 All currently enrolled students eligible.
20 Science in the early sixties at SCI
Alumnus 49:3, p.2
9/1/1964 Curriculum, programs, personnel, and opportunities in Department of Science; photo.
21 Reporters mix coffee and contests
Phillips--Sandy (Class of 1962)
College Eye 52:28, p.1
4/28/1961 A look at pressbox activities; photo.
22 Science Department Continues Academic Year Institute
Old Gold 0:0, p.105
6/1/1960 Under the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation, the science Department continued the Academic Year Institute and brought together fifty experienced teachers. The department also sponsored the Seventh Annual Science Fair and education programs for junior high math and science teachers.
23 Holidays also meant work for faculty
College Eye 51:14, p.5
1/8/1960 Faculty attended many meetings over the Christmas holidays.
24 Science Department Offers Closed Circuit TV Courses
Old Gold 0:0, p.111
6/1/1959 Closed circuit TV classes were offered for the second year; the Academic Year Institute was attempting to upgrade the quality of science and math courses; photo.
25 Ten recently appointed to staff and faculty
College Eye 50:2, p.6
9/19/1958 Brief profiles of new staff.

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