Shoars--Dean A. [Physical Plant Staff]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Updates coming to UNI pedestrian bridge Northern Iowan 108:1, p.9	08/26/2011	The pedestrian bridge crossing Hudson Road will get a face lift over the next year. The current surface getting very slippery during snow and rain events. New surfaces are being explored.
2	Updates coming to UNI pedestrian bridge Northern Iowan 108:1, p.9	07/01/2011	The walking bridge over Hudson Road becomes very slippery when wet or following the clearing of snow. Several safety concerns will be addressed. Resurfacing will be the first step prior to a planned refurbishing next year.
3	Quad power outage causes issues Northern Iowan 105:12, p.1	10/10/2008	The cause of a six hour power outage affecting Hageman, Noehren, Rider, and Shull Halls, Reducer Center, Gallagher-Bluedorn, and academic buildings remains undetermined; photo.
4	Greek houses undergo revamp Northern Iowan 104:9, p.1	09/25/2007	Alpha Phi and Pi Kappa Delta houses being moved for construction of the parking deck; photo.
5	2007 Cedar Falls RAGBRAI planning committee named Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/06/2007	More than 30 community members have been named to lead committees involved with hosting RAGBRAI; list of members.
6	Tests find traces of lead in water; drinking fountains in Baker Hall replaced Northern Iowan 101:10, p.1	10/01/2004	Four drinking fountains in Baker Hall were replaced due to a summer water test report showing higher levels of lead and bacteria.
7	UNI resolves IOSHA issues; fines are decreased Public Relations News Release 2002:526, p.1	05/09/2003	UNI's IOHSA infractions are reclassified, lowering fines by 50%.
8	Meeting to address safety citations, university concerns Northern Iowan 99:55, p.1	05/02/2003	UNI administrations will meet with representatives from Iowa's OSHA to talk about employee safety in response to recent violations.
9	Blackout blankets campus, sparks rumors Northern Iowan 99:43, p.1	03/11/2003	Three separate blackouts occurred on Saturday evening, lasting for approximately six hours.
10	Birds prove to be a nuisance for quads residents Northern Iowan 98:28, p.1	12/14/2001	Physical plant is working on ways to scare the birds away from UNI.
11	UNI president makes lead gift to "Students First" campus campaign Public Relations News Release 2001:77, p.1	09/05/2001	Robert D. Koob and his wife Yvonne have made a $100,000 gift to UNI's "Students First" campaign; Rick Young announces that over half of the funds have already been raised.
12	Zarifis named to head Department of Public Safety Campus News Network 11:17, p.3	04/04/2001	Associate director of the UNI Department of Public Safety, Dave Zarifis, is now director.
13	Zarifis named to head UNI Department of Public Safety Public Relations News Release 2000:342, p.1	04/02/2001	Dave Zarifis has been promoted to head of Public Safety; Dean Shoars will head up operations at the Physical Plant.
14	Fire safety Public Relations News Release 2000:240, p.1	02/12/2001	Dean Shoars will give tips on protecting families against a fire in the home.
15	McCollum lot to close Northern Iowan 97:32, p.1	01/26/2001	University planning parking spots around the proposed intermodal transportation center.
16	Media advisory: University of Northern Iowa--on the job Dec. 31 Public Relations News Release 1999:157, p.1	12/07/1999	UNI has been preparing for Y2K and has set up a management team to monitor problems on campus.
17	UNI prepared for the millennium; President Koob: We expect it to be a quiet night Northern Iowan 96:19, p.5	11/02/1999	The UNI campus is prepared for the coming of the new millennium.
18	Public Safety welcomes former student Campus News Network 10:6, p.1	10/25/1999	Department of Public Safety hired 1997 UNI graduate Rebecca Stott; photo.
19	Safety precautions emphasized after assault Northern Iowan 96:16, p.10	10/22/1999	Discussion of safety precautions including use of escort services, enrollment in self-defense classes, and avoiding dangerous situations; list of "10 tips to protect yourself"; photo.
20	Power outage on UNI campus Public Relations News Release 1998:380, p.1	05/16/1999	Lightning disrupted power on the west section of campus.
21	UNI vs. Y2K; campus tackles the year 2000 computer problem Campus News Network 9:6, p.1	10/26/1998	UNI continues work on updating systems to eliminate year 2000 problems.
22	Electronic media classes remain in Lang Northern Iowan 95:3, p.1	09/04/1998	Delays in East Gym renovations cause the Electronic Media Division to remain in Lang Hall; photo.
23	UNI vs. Y2K Northern Iowa Today 27:1, p.1	09/01/1998	Survey of UNI efforts to prepare computer systems for the year 2000.
24	Years of experience protecting UNI; Dean Shoars Northern Iowan 94:44, p.9	03/13/1998	Director of Physical Plant and Department of Public Safety juggles many tasks everyday.
25	Jaquith embroiled in classroom taping dispute Northern Iowan 94:28, p.1	12/12/1997	Elaine Jaquith asked to leave class after being accused of tape recording class discussions; photo.
26	Dean Shoars heads Public Safety and Physical Plant Campus News Network 8:5, p.2	10/13/1997	Dean Shoars became director of Physical Plant October 1; photo.
27	PAC progress causes problems Northern Iowan 94:1, p.5	08/29/1997	Performing Arts Center construction creates parking problems; alternate parking sites developed; possibility of bus service considered; photo.
28	Community Coalition issues first report on recommendations Campus News Network 7:17, p.1	04/21/1997	College Hill Community Coalition issued its first report.
29	B lot parking battles with Performing Arts Northern Iowan 93:29, p.4	01/17/1997	Removing 385 parking spots from the Gilchrist B lot for Performing Arts Center construction will put a crunch on parking spaces.
30	Move-in crews lend a hand at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:4, p.1	08/20/1996	Student volunteers will be helping students to move into the residence halls; list of volunteers.
31	Parking fees to increase this fall Campus News Network 6:20, p.1	07/08/1996	Board of Regents increased parking fees beginning this fall.
32	Taking a broad view of facilities planning Campus News Network 6:20, p.2	07/08/1996	Reconstituted Facilities Planning Advisory Committee has broad perspective on University facilities and space; photo.
33	Parking garages considered, not feasible Northern Iowan 92:58, p.2	06/28/1996	Parking situation shifting with construction of Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; not economically possible to build parking ramp.
34	Visiting teams suffer thefts in UNI-Dome; Winona State, Cornell College football players report thefts from locker rooms Northern Iowan 92:27, p.1	12/05/1995	Visiting football teams lose items to thieves; UNI working on improving security.
35	Maintaining safety on campus Campus News Network 6:2, p.2	09/18/1995	Department of Public Safety is working to keep campus safe for all.
36	New regulation restricts use of skateboards, rollerblades at UNI Northern Iowan 91:61, p.4	06/16/1995	Skateboarding is prohibited; rollerblading allowed only on sidewalks and hard surfaces where bicycles are permitted.
37	University of Northern Iowa prohibits skateboarding on campus, restricts use of roller blades Public Relations News Release 1994:484, p.1	05/30/1995	Board of Regents has approved a UNI policy on the use of skateboards and roller blades on campus.
38	Wheels on campus; skateboarding nixed, rollerblading restricted Campus News Network 5:18, p.2	05/30/1995	Skateboarding is not allowed on UNI owned property and rollerblading/skating is restricted to same areas as bicycles.
39	Public Safety cracks down on parking offenders Northern Iowan 91:58, p.1	05/02/1995	Will now tow cars of habitual offenders.
40	University of Northern Iowa to offer Driver Education Endorsement Program though Continuing Education Public Relations News Release 1994:418, p.1	04/25/1995	Drivers Education Endorsement Program will be offered by UNI.
41	Dealing with Violence in our Communities Public Relations News Release 1994:344, p.1	03/27/1995	Community involvement is key to ending violence says Dean Shoars.
42	'A Community Outlook on Violence' Northern Edition 3:6, p.13	02/22/1995	Seminar held on personal safety.
43	Dealing with violence Northern Edition 3:5, p.1	02/15/1995	Seminar on violence.
44	Shoars receives fire safety degree Northern Iowan 91:37, p.2	02/10/1995	Earns certification in fire safety and prevention; photo.
45	Dealing with violence in our community Public Relations News Release 1994:259, p.1	02/01/1995	Presenters announced for seminar on violence in our community at UNI.
46	Dean Shoars certified by National Fire Academy Northern Edition 3:3, p.5	02/01/1995	Directory of Public Safety completes course.
47	Shoars certified by National Fire Academy Campus News Network 5:10, p.2	01/30/1995	Studies fire safety; photo.
48	University of Northern Iowa Public Safety Director certified by National Fire Academy Public Relations News Release 1994:232, p.1	01/25/1995	Dean Shoars has completed the curriculum and research requirements of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program.
49	Students blamed for problems on College Hill Northern Iowan 91:17, p.1	10/21/1994	Meeting between residents and city officials on parking, trash, and other problems; photo.
50	Northern Iowa has safest campus Campus News Network 5:3, p.1	10/03/1994	Crime at College rates UNI community safest.
51	Public Safety: bicycle thefts on the rise Northern Iowan 91:9, p.1	09/23/1994	Thieves target more expensive bicycles.
52	Decline in crime at UNI Northern Edition 2:20, p.2	09/21/1994	Report shows decline in reported crime on UNI campus.
53	Figures show decline in criminal incidents at UNI Northern Iowan 91:8, p.1	09/20/1994	Crime report shows decline in most categories; table shows crimes reported from 1990 through 1994.
54	Bike fever pedals its way onto UNI campus Northern Iowan 91:6, p.1	09/13/1994	Many more bicycles on campus this year; photo.
55	Figures show decline in criminal incidents at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1994:39, p.1	09/13/1994	Criminal incidents fell 63 in 1993-94 compared to the previous year at UNI.
56	University committed to students' safety Northern Iowa Today 22:2, p.2	09/01/1994	Close look at university measures to assure students' safety; photo.
57	Public Safety officers set sights on guns Northern Iowan 91:2, p.1	08/26/1994	There have been continued efforts to allow officers to carry weapons.
58	Getting to college and staying out of trouble Public Relations News Release 1993:680, p.1	08/15/1994	Dean Shoars lists good ideas when taking your child off to college.
59	Staying safe once you've made it to campus. Public Relations News Release 1993:680, p.1	08/15/1994	Dean Shoars suggests using campus escort services at night and always using lighted walkways.
60	University of Northern Iowa employee charged Public Relations News Release 1993:653, p.1	07/11/1994	Former assistant manager for transportation at UNI relieved of duties following investigation.
61	Solar Car parking ticket a joke Northern Iowan 90:54, p.1	04/22/1994	Member of student patrol writes ticket as joke.
62	UNI's fire safety funding decreases Northern Iowan 90:35, p.4	02/08/1994	Good report from State Fire Marshall.
63	Student charged with criminal mischief, disorderly conduct; protest over Christmas decorations Northern Iowan 90:29, p.1	12/10/1993	Michelle Garland protests several Christmas observances; charges result.
64	University of Northern Iowa officials investigate report of armed person Public Relations News Release 1993:257, p.1	12/10/1993	UNI Public Safety continues investigation of suspicious persons on campus.
65	Smoking ban will be enforced; violators will be fined $25 Northern Iowan 90:22, p.1	11/21/1993	Attorney General opinion makes Union a public place.
66	UNI smoking shame Northern Iowan 90:19, p.6	11/02/1993	Scolds officials for not enforcing smoking ban.
67	Smoking ban enforcement Northern Iowan 90:18, p.1	10/29/1993	Public Safety awaits opinions and directions before issuing citations; photo.
68	Public Safety responds to the question of response times Northern Iowan 90:14, p.5	10/15/1993	Responds to complaint about personal injury call last winter.
69	Enforce smoking ban Northern Iowan 90:11, p.7	10/05/1993	Believes law should be enforced just as other laws are enforced.
70	Planning, investigation continue following fieldhouse fire at Price Laboratory School Public Relations News Release 1992:705, p.1	06/09/1993	Fire officials continue to look for a cause of the fire at Price Lab.
71	Summer activities schedule being worked out for Price Laboratory School Public Relations News Release 1992:704, p.1	06/09/1993	Summer activities at Price Lab School will be adjusted due to the recent fire.
72	Fire destroys fieldhouse at Price Laboratory School Public Relations News Release 1992:703, p.1	06/08/1993	Price Lab fieldhouse destroyed by fire.
73	Three UNI students assaulted in Redeker; Cedar Rapids man terrorizes computer lab Sunday morning in the nude Northern Iowan 89:22, p.1	11/13/1992	Nude man assaults three students; captured by officers; charged with simple assault.
74	More rapes reported at UNI than U of I or ISU in 1991; figures questionable when compared to other facts Northern Iowan 89:21, p.1	11/10/1992	Closer look at statistics.
75	Bike thefts rising Northern Iowan 89:13, p.1	10/13/1992	Increasing numbers of bicycles are being stolen or vandalized.
76	Police disperse crowd on College Hill; streets blocked off to protect Homecoming crowd Northern Iowan 89:12, p.1	10/09/1992	Police disperse crowds outside bars at 2:30 AM without significant incident.
77	Public Safety offers parking tips Northern Iowan 89:1, p.7	08/28/1992	Outlines new regulations.
78	University of Northern Iowa issues report to heighten awareness of campus security issues Public Relations News Release 1992:15, p.1	08/24/1992	A brochure is available, detailing campus security policies and crime statistics.
79	Public Safety initiates student patrol program Northern Iowan 88:50, p.1	04/07/1992	Service began in November 1991; primary purpose is escort duty.
80	Hammar injured in altercation; coach, athletic department report varied information Northern Iowan 88:42, p.1	03/03/1992	Exact nature of incident unclear; Hammar still on team; photo.
81	University converts parking lot; more room for commuters Northern Iowan 88:36, p.1	02/11/1992	South Art C lot expanded; ITC West lot now for B permits only.
82	Statistics show campus crime rate down Northern Iowan 88:33, p.1	01/31/1992	Summary of crime reports over last ten years.
83	Students add their own personal touches to campus property Northern Iowan 88:29, p.8	01/17/1992	Dean Shoars talks about vandalism and graffiti on the UNI campus.
84	Student assaulted in Campbell Hall Northern Iowan 88:24, p.1	11/22/1991	One person is arrested.
85	University should assume responsibility of disabled Northern Iowan 88:24, p.3	11/22/1991	Believes university should take action to make underpass accessible to those in wheelchairs.
86	Graduate student in wheelchair struck by automobile crossing University Avenue Northern Iowan 88:22, p.1	11/15/1991	Student Charlotte Feild is in critical condition.
87	Video conference on Diversity in Higher Education scheduled for Wednesday (November 20) at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:222, p.1	11/13/1991	A national video conference on Diversity in Higher Education: Can We Meet the Challenge will be aired November 20. Panelists will include Roger Wilkins, Steven balch, Antonio Califa, Jim Vance, Ruth Anderson, and Ray Dial.
88	Larger parking fines anger some students Northern Iowan 88:3, p.8	09/10/1991	Dean Shoars outlines new regulations.
89	Public Safety: UNI's police force Northern Iowan 88:1, p.11	08/30/1991	Dean Shoars describes services of department.
90	UNI fined $22,000 in hepatitis incident Northern Iowan 87:63, p.1	07/19/1991	Dean Shoars reacts to fine.
91	New facilities planning director and Registrar appointed at University of Northern Iowa: Campus Planning and Engineering reorganized Public Relations News Release 1990:663, p.1	07/18/1991	UNI names new director of facilities planning.
92	Testing human nature; does cheating in college portend white collar crime? Northern Iowa Today 75:1, p.12	07/01/1991	Several administrators and faculty consider the nature of cheating and theft.
93	Video conference on "The rise in Campus Racism" scheduled at University of Northern Iowa for Black History Month Public Relations News Release 1990:353, p.1	02/15/1991	A live, interactive video conference dealing with a perceived increase in campus racism will be held at UNI. National panelists will include: Michael Williams, Howard J. Ehrlich, Mary Ellen Ashley, and Jawanza Kunjufu.
94	Campus security must disclose crime reports Northern Iowan 87:28, p.1	12/11/1990	Colleges across the nation will be required to report crime statistics as of September 1, 1992.
95	Shoars likes to be part of an "alive and pulsating" campus environment Northern Iowan 87:26, p.10	12/04/1990	Profile of director of Public Safety Dean Shoars.
96	Where do they all come from? Campus News Network 1:7, p.1	11/28/1990	Survey of city of residence of UNI employees.
97	Public Safety keeps university informed Northern Iowan 87:22, p.7	11/16/1990	Public Safety updates UNI on parking, safety, and general issues.
98	Rapes and sexual assaults are cause for concern for university students Northern Iowan 87:22, p.1	11/16/1990	Only 10-15% of all campus sexual assaults are reported to authorities and most are acquaintance assaults.
99	Public Safety directors offer help, guidance Northern Iowan 87:21, p.3	11/13/1990	ISU and UNI directors pledge assistance to sexual assault victims.
100	Vandalism hinders cement construction; . . . another problem' Northern Iowan 87:18, p.5	11/02/1990	Various forms of vandalism slow current construction projects.