Ross--Robert Leslie [Class of 1950; Political Science Faculty]

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1	UNI alum discusses foreign policy Northern Iowan 116:18, p.2	10/31/2019	John Dinger, alum and former U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, held the forum "When Politics Trumps Expertise: Ukraine, Turkey, Syria, and Foreign Policy Making in the Trump White House" at UNI on October 28. Dinger spoke about the inner workings of foreign policy and how ambassadors work together with the government; photo.
2	Facebook: UNI professors you loved Northern Iowa Today 95:2, p.2	06/01/2012	Excerpts from Facebook comments about favorite faculty members; photo.
3	Profile: the retirement "Class of '95-'96" Campus News Network 6:17, p.3	05/06/1996	Retirees share memories of their years at UNI; photo.
4	Conference on the presidency and public policy to be held at University of Northern Iowa on Wednesday, April 10 Public Relations News Release 1995:288, p.1	03/29/1996	George Edwards, Dan Thomas, and Cary Covington will address a conference at UNI.
5	Watching the election trends. Public Relations News Release 1994:135, p.1	11/07/1994	Robert Ross believes Iowa's visit from the President will aid the Democratic Party in the upcoming election.
6	Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news: Public Relations News Release 1992:356, p.1	02/15/1993	The Clinton economic policy, getting in shape for a marathon, and president's day are the topics for discussion this week.
7	Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news Public Relations News Release 1992:164, p.1	11/02/1992	The electoral college and truth in labeling are the topics for discussion this week.
8	Mating season for elephants and donkeys. Public Relations News Release 1991:717, p.1	07/13/1992	Robert Ross shares his views on the effect running mates will have in the upcoming presidential election.
9	Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news. Public Relations News Release 1991:707, p.1	07/06/1992	Faculty and staff named to aid in providing further information on this week's topics.
10	"Golden Class" celebrates with special reunion events on campus Public Relations News Release 1991:650, p.1	05/18/1992	60 class members from the Class of 1942 celebrated during commencement weekend. Attendees listed.
11	Northern Iowa sources for this week/s topics in the news Public Relations News Release 1991:320, p.1	01/13/1992	Faculty members available to give more information on current news topics are listed.
12	"How can you take away my day job? I'm not involved in any scandals." Public Relations News Release 1991:241, p.1	12/02/1991	Robert Ross states that there are various factors that could make limiting terms of Congress next to impossible.
13	Sources listed for timely information on current news topics Public Relations News Release 1991:229, p.1	11/18/1991	Faculty and staff listed as sources of timely information on current news topics.
14	Can one handle the work of two? Public Relations News Release 1991:197, p.1	11/11/1991	Robert Ross airs his concerns about the proposed reduction at the state level to a one house system.
15	UNI faculty and staff serve as resources for information on current news topics Public Relations News Release 1991:217, p.1	11/11/1991	Faculty and staff are listed in areas of expertise on current news topics. Contact information is provided.
16	The Duke is no fluke. Public Relations News Release 1991:176, p.1	11/04/1991	Research by Robert Ross on David Duke, a candidate for President, gives insights into why Mr. Duke is a product of our times.
17	The Harkin Presidential bid--what will it take to win the White House Public Relations News Release 1991:60, p.1	09/16/1991	To do well in the early primaries, Senator Harkin will need to rally support and finances.
18	Is American ready for President Harkin? Public Relations News Release 1990:610, p.1	06/10/1991	Iowa Senator Tom Harkin is testing the presidential political waters.
19	Tax deadline approaches--did you contribute to the presidential fund? Public Relations News Release 1990:468, p.1	04/08/1991	Few people opt to contribute to the presidential election campaign fund when filing taxes.
20	Postwar effects--economy, elections & political fallout Public Relations News Release 1990:352, p.1	02/18/1991	Now that the Gulf War has ended, other news issues will be covered.
21	Politicians use negative ads during final moments of campaigns. Public Relations News Release 1990:164, p.1	11/05/1990	Negative political ads are here to stay.
22	The battle for your vote--political styles of Harkin & Tauke Public Relations News Release 1990:96, p.1	10/08/1990	Close race is seen between candidates Harkin and Tauke. Both have solid records.
23	All eyes are on V-P--Quayle. The man who could be president. Public Relations News Release 1989:459, p.1	03/07/1990	Professor Robert Ross tracks Dan Quayle's popularity with Iowan media outlets, and how political advisors are affecting the presidential candidate's campaign.
24	Sidestepping political issues--the ramifications of addressing abortion Public Relations News Release 1989:339, p.1	01/10/1990	Professor Robert Ross discusses political candidates' avoidance of abortion while campaigning. Ross states that such sensitive issues are not likely to be addressed until late in the election.
25	The politics of abortion-- a major campaign issue. Public Relations News Release 1988:558, p.1	07/17/1989	Recent Supreme Court decision allowing states to regulate abortions has become a hot political topic. Robert Ross, says how the candidates feel about the issue will be a major factor in the outcome of the '90 elections.
26	Presidential mistakes most likely to be made in first 100 days. Public Relations News Release 1988:272, p.1	01/30/1989	Robert Ross says, the Bush administration has some difficult days ahead, and will need to deal with some "left-overs" from the Reagan era.
27	Iowa's first in the nation caucuses in jeopardy? Public Relations News Release 1988:218, p.1	01/02/1989	Robert Ross says the loss of a first in the nation ranking could have a dramatic effect on the state. Media attention paid, plus candidates' availability to Iowans is a benefit that goes to help the state financially.
28	The election is over isn't it? ¿ Not according to the constitution. Public Relations News Release 1988:193, p.1	12/05/1988	Robert Ross says the electoiral process is an antique remnant of the American political system. The electorial vote will probably not be discarded until the popular vote and the electorial vote don't "jive."
29	The loss of a president 23 years later¿ JFK remembered. Public Relations News Release 1988:177, p.1	11/21/1988	Robert Ross says the Kennedy administration was glorified after the President was assassinated in Dallas.The Kennedy style has been copied by many president after the Kennedy era.
30	The right to vote-why 1/2 of those eligible won't make it to the polls. Public Relations News Release 1988:102, p.1	10/17/1988	Robert Ross says that Americans have lost faith in the government's ability to solve problems. One way to get more people into the voting booths could be a revision of voter registration laws.
31	Preparing for the presidental debates¿candidates urged to rest up. Public Relations News Release 1988:46, p.1	09/19/1988	First presidental debate has been scheduled for Sept. 25. Robert Ross says the debates will be extermely important, since be believes most voters have not made their final decisions.
32	Campaigns into full swing; Bush, Dukakis after 'fence straddlers.' Public Relations News Release 1988:534, p.1	08/15/1988	Candidates will try woo voters who could vote either way. Ross indicates what groups of voters each campaign will try to win and why.
33	GOP convention opens today; what will they do and who's running with Bush? Public Relations News Release 1988:534, p.1	08/15/1988	GOP National Convention begins in the Superdome. Robert Ross speculates about the potential GOP VP nominees.
34	Dukakis should ride momentum's wave to new heights in polls. Public Relations News Release 1988:506, p.1	07/20/1988	Polls show a upward movement for Dukakis and Bentsen, after Democratic National Convention in Atlanta. Professor Ross asserts that after any media blitz either party can expect a five to ten per cent boost in the polls.
35	UNI Prof: Jackson no troublemaker at this week's Democratic Convention Public Relations News Release 1988:493, p.1	07/14/1988	Professor Robert Ross does not think Jesse Jackson will cause problems at convention.
36	Bush with an edge in the vice presidential sweepstakes? Public Relations News Release 1988:486, p.1	07/11/1988	Clear choice as vice president for Republican presidential nominee George Bush. Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis, may struggle to enlist even one noteworthy running mate.
37	Road from Iowa's caucuses ends anti-climactically in California today. Public Relations News Release 1988:457, p.1	06/06/1988	Robert Ross says despite its huge delegate prize, today's event in the Golden State will likely prove an anti-climactic end to what has otherwise been a colorful 1988 campaign.
38	UNI survey: 75 percent of college students believe congress would lie. Public Relations News Release 1988:427, p.1	05/16/1988	75 percent of college students believe that members of Congress would lie of they thought telling the truth might be politically damaging.
39	Biggest prize of '88 campaign? Democrats choose 'super delegates' today Public Relations News Release 1987:369, p.1	04/14/1988	Professor Robert Ross discusses Jesse Jackson's chance of being selected as a Democratic super delegate.
40	New York primary today: A surprise for Jackson, last gasp for Gore? Public Relations News Release 1987:369, p.1	04/14/1988	Professor Robert Ross determines that the New York primary may be Senator Al Gore's last chance for the election, but the state's high level of voter diversity makes the conclusion difficult to predict.
41	Collapse of Iowa winners Gephardt, Dole to raise opposition to caucuses? Public Relations News Release 1987:305, p.1	03/10/1988	Professor Robert Ross discusses the impact of the dropping out of caucus winners Dick Gephardt and Bob Dole from the presidential election.
42	Paul Simon: Going with a whimper or a bang in today's Illinois primary? Public Relations News Release 1987:305, p.1	03/10/1988	Professor Robert Ross predicts the fate of Senator Paul Simon in the Illinois primary, where he will have to face off with Jesse Jackson and Michael Dukakis.
43	Northern Iowa political analyst previews Super Tuesday primary Public Relations News Release 1987:297, p.1	03/03/1988	Professor Robert Ross analyzes presidential candidates for their chances of victory at the Primary.
44	New poll shows shift in students' political affiliations in last decade Public Relations News Release 1987:258, p.1	02/08/1988	Professor Robert Ross relays the results of a poll showing a shift in political views of students. Republicans lead by two percent, as opposed to the Democrats' ten percent lead from the last decade.
45	Second test of 1988 presidential candidates tonight in New Hampshire Public Relations News Release 1987:258, p.1	02/08/1988	Professor Robert Ross analyzes the presidential candidates' chances of success in the New Hampshire Primary.
46	Is there life after the caucuses? Public Relations News Release 1987:251, p.1	02/04/1988	Professor Robert Ross explains the importance of Iowans supporting their preferred presidential candidate after the conclusion of the caucuses.
47	New Poll: Iowa college students favor Dole, Gephardt in '88 campaign Public Relations News Release 1987:251, p.1	02/04/1988	Professor Robert Ross analyzes a poll of one-thousand students, which indicates that students favor Bob Dole over all Democratic candidates but Dick Gephardt.
48	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:145, p.1	11/19/1987	Ivan Eland gives winter driving tips. Robert Ross analyzes the presidential election. Presidential candidate Governor Bruce Babbit visits the UNI campus. Ronald Chung explains the Thanksgiving restaurant trend. Nancy McGraw shares dieting strategies.
49	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:124, p.1	11/04/1987	Robert Ross speaks on the importance of Midwestern caucuses and primaries in presidential elections. Tolu Honary examines wind power as an alternative power source. Ching Woo discusses the dangers of burning leaves.
50	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:111, p.1	10/29/1987	Robert Clark explains the importance of cafes in small town economies. Robert Ross speaks on how the poor economy affects the presidential election. Paul Tenney expresses concern over adolescent hearing loss. Vince Faherty looks at poverty in Iowa.
51	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:42, p.1	09/17/1987	Michael Sonnleitner analyzes Robert Bork's chance of being rejected by the Supreme Court. Tom Ryan discusses reasons for Iowa's population drop. Robert Ross explains the role of mudslinging in political campaigning.
52	Dhirendra K. Vajpeyi Northern Iowa Today 16:1, p.3	09/01/1987	Appointed acting department head; replaces Robert Ross who is teaching full-time.
53	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:16, p.1	08/27/1987	Robert Ross doubts Gary Hart's election in the 1988 presidential campaign. Ivan Eland gives advice to parents on ensuring their children's safety. Ken McCormick suggests a possibility of an economic recession in 1990. Nixon Wilson searches for deer ticks.
54	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:432, p.1	07/16/1987	Robert Ross and Michael Sonnleitner examine Iran-Contra hearings. Ken McCormick and Dennis Grady discuss Iowa's gambling scene. James Albrecht criticizes the merit teacher-pay plan. Wayne Anderson lists his six favorite state parks.
55	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:419, p.1	07/01/1987	Robert Ross compares Nancy Reagan with preview first ladies. Robert Clark lists his favorite Iowa vacation spots. Larry Hensley discusses Iowa's position in fortieth place in physical education. James Walters discusses Iowan glacier movement.
56	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:383, p.1	05/28/1987	Students consume seventy-five thousand gallons of milk annually. Robert Ross analyzes Robert Dole's chances of winning the Iowa Caucus. Paul Winter outlines the benefits of the Institute for Decision Making Science. Larry Routh predicts employment rates.
57	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:379, p.1	05/21/1987	Paul Winter outlines downfalls of new tax bill. Robert Ross explains how the Iowa Primary of 1988 may be the most crucial. Brenda Schaeffer speaks on love addiction. Loree Rackstraw explains the role of teachers in helping students with personal problems.
58	Finances may limit headship searches Northern Iowan 83:50, p.4	04/07/1987	Problem arises when a department head resigns as head but does not leave the faculty.
59	Political Science department head leaving position to teach, research Northern Iowan 83:47, p.4	03/27/1987	Robert Ross has been head since 1971; talks about his wish to teach on full time basis again.
60	Political appearances appreciated Northern Iowan 83:14, p.2	10/14/1986	Praises UNI for having many political candidates appear on campus..
61	Prof files new grievance Northern Iowan 83:5, p.1	09/12/1986	Professor Stavis maintains that there were both procedural and substantive errors in his dismissal.
62	Finances restrict program's goals Northern Iowan 82:58, p.3	06/20/1986	Several department head talk about the difficulties in meeting affirmative action goals.
63	UNI student to receive pre-law scholarship from Black Hawk Bar Association Public Relations News Release 1986:420, p.1	05/09/1986	Hagerty will receive a $500 scholarship to study pre-law at UNI; the scholarship was established in conjunction with the observance of "Law Day" on May 1 which is a day in celebration of the American legal system.
64	Prison term for Griffin Northern Iowan 81:28, p.11	01/22/1985	Michael Lee Griffin given two year sentence for assault on faculty members.
65	Politics and the media Alumnus 69:4, p.13	01/01/1985	Professors Ross and Schmidt and DMR reporter Jack Hovelson discuss politics and reporting in panel discussion; photo.
66	Newspaper coverage affects election results Northern Iowan 81:24, p.1	12/04/1984	Robert Ross comments on the media and journalism, and the affect they have on politics and voting.
67	Panel discusses media impacts Northern Iowan 81:22, p.1	11/20/1984	A summary of a panel discussion about the media's impact on politics.
68	Media impact topic for panel Northern Iowan 81:20, p.9	11/13/1984	Robert Ross, Jack Hovelson, and O. R. Schmidt will participate in panel discussion.
69	Various factors influence voters Northern Iowan 81:18, p.5	11/06/1984	Professor Robert Ross comments on what influences voters in elections.
70	Political science students get acquainted Northern Iowan 81:9, p.10	10/02/1984	The faculty and staff of the department of Political Science held an informal meeting discussing what was going on in the department, and for students to get to know each other.
71	History lectures are for everyone Northern Iowan 81:5, p.18	09/18/1984	A look at this year's lectures.
72	UNI student arrested for two assaults Northern Iowan 80:51, p.1	04/13/1984	Student assaults two political science faculty members.
73	News Notes Northern Iowan 80:44, p.3	03/20/1984	UNI will debate Macalester; Marcel and Michaela Pop-Cornis will speak to Delta Kappa Gamma; Robert Ross will speak on Black Hawk County politics; Jan Baller will speak on career development.
74	Caucus information available Northern Iowan 80:37, p.1	02/17/1984	Professor Ross talks about the caucus process.
75	Master's degree, new courses approved by Board of Regents Northern Iowan 79:15, p.7	10/26/1982	Health education master's degree approved; approve architectural services for CAC; Professor Vajpeyi will head Political Science Department during Professor Ross's PDL.
76	Teaching program remains popular Old Gold 0:0, p.45	06/01/1982	The Department of Political Science remains popular as an undergraduate teaching program; photo.
77	Faculty leaves cost $132,000 Northern Iowan 78:36, p.1	02/19/1982	List of faculty who received PDLs and their topics of research.
78	Assistant to Senator DeConcini of Arizona to speak to UNI classes Public Relations News Release 1981:163, p.1	11/18/1981	Jerry Bonham will discuss the job opportunities and the rewards of working in Washington D. C. He will also speak to the classes of Marian Krogmann, Lyle Albert, Robert Ross and Allen Hays
79	Instructors learn from exchange Northern Iowan 77:21, p.7	11/18/1980	Administrators visit Eau Claire and St. Cloud.
80	UNI participates in university exchange program Public Relations News Release 1980:196, p.1	11/05/1980	UNI department heads and faculty members will participate in an institutional exchange program with University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and St. Cloud University.
81	UNI Price Lab School to hold political awareness program Public Relations News Release 1980:54, p.1	09/04/1980	Price Lab school's host a political awareness programs with speakers focused on all area of politics.
82	Authority on presidency to speak at UNI Northern Iowan 76:41, p.1	03/07/1980	James David Barber, a leading author on the American presidency, will speak in the Union on Tuesday.
83	UNI prof explains next Monday's caucuses Northern Iowan 76:27, p.1	01/18/1980	Robert Ross states the requirements for participating in precinct caucuses.
84	Seminar room dedicated to political scientist Plaehn Alumnus 64:4, p.13	12/01/1979	Room in Sabin Hall dedicated September 16, 1979.
85	Department of Political Science Old Gold 0:0, p.17	06/01/1979	Classes in the Department of Political Science are centered around the political system. Political Science Department sponsors a trip to DC each year during Spring Break to help students learn our political system; photo.
86	Voting 1978--apathetic year? Northern Iowan 75:17, p.1	10/31/1978	Student voter turnout tends to be light in non-presidential election years; Professors Alberts and Ross talk about their survey of students as voters.
87	Major Inflation; a problem for education majors? Northern Iowan 74:55, p.6	05/02/1978	Detailed look at the difficulties faced by teacher education students as length of major courses of study grows.
88	Yes, students may vote in city election Northern Iowan 74:11, p.12	10/07/1977	Low turnout for local elections, but students are eligible to vote.
89	Politics approved Northern Iowan 73:22, p.3	11/16/1976	Robert Ross will teach the newly-approved "Survey of American Politics" course.
90	Seek seminar room funds Northern Iowan 73:10, p.7	10/05/1976	Department of Political Science seeks donations for a seminar room in Professor Erma B. Plaehn's name.
91	Student interns play politics game UNI Century 3:2, p.13	03/01/1975	Students talk about their experience in political science intern program; photo.
92	Campaigning for credit Northern Iowan 71:17, p.7	10/29/1974	Professor Ross talks about a program in which a student can work for a political organization and earn academic credit.
93	Credits available for election work Northern Iowan 70:45, p.5	04/09/1974	Professor Ross talks about program in which students could work for political candidates and earn three credits.
94	Impeachment Northern Iowan 70:17, p.10	11/09/1973	Professor Ross will give presentation.
95	Students tour capital UNI Century 1:3, p.7	06/01/1973	Thirteen students and faculty visit Washington, D.C., on trip sponsored by Department of Political Science; photo.
96	Briefing set for political science interns Northern Iowan 69:43, p.4	03/23/1973	Professor Ross describes internship program.
97	The campus vote Alumnus 57:4, p.12	12/01/1972	A look at the campus political scene; photo.
98	"Vicious and inexcusable" Northern Iowan 69:14, p.2	10/31/1972	Faults behavior of Senator Miller and Professor Ross in confrontation with Peg Mullen.
99	Political Science internship puts theory into practice Northern Iowan 69:7, p.6	10/06/1972	Detailed description of new program.
100	Taylor to speak Monday; Political Science Lecture Series Northern Iowan 69:5, p.4	09/29/1972	Congressional candidate Lyle Taylor will speak.