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Smith--Daryl Dee (Tallgrass Prairie Center--Director)

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51 Earth Week activities
Campus News Network 6:16, p.4
4/22/1996 Schedule of Earth Week activities April 22-26.
52 Center for Energy and Environmental Education helps raise environmental awareness on campus
Madden--Kevin
Northern Iowan 92:51, p.8
4/19/1996 Will sponsor Earth Week activities.
53 University of Northern Iowa's Earth Week activities April 21-26 conincide with 120th birthday celebration.
Public Relations News Release 1995:327, p.1
4/18/1996 Activities are announced for Earth Week at UNI.
54 What's Up
Northern Iowan 92:40, p.3
3/1/1996 Activities and meetings.
55 Student Environment Coalition director to motivate involvement
Koppes--Jennifer
Northern Iowan 92:30, p.11
1/26/1996 Iowa Student Environmental Coalition will discuss ways to involve students in activities.
56 Talking prairie
Public Relations News Release 1994:552, p.1
7/17/1995 Fifth Biennial Iowa Prairie Conference will be held at UNI.
57 The faculty adopts a constitution
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.415
7/1/1995 Detailed account of the negotiations among faculty, administration, and the Regents over the proposed faculty constitution; photo.
58 Burning the Prairie
Public Relations News Release 1994:426, p.1
5/1/1995 Prairie fires allow the plants below to grow and the ash provides nutrients, according to Daryl Smith.
59 Several activities planned at the University of Northern Iowa to celebrate Earth Week and 25 years of environmental progress
Public Relations News Release 1994:379, p.1
4/11/1995 Earth Week activities at UNI are announced.
60 Agenda set for Critical Writing Contest to be held at the University of Northern Iowa on April 7
Public Relations News Release 1994:366, p.1
4/3/1995 UNI will host the 1995 Celebrating Critical Writing Contest and Conference April 7.
61 Iowa Lakeside Labs offering summer jobs for students
Johnson--Amanda
Northern Iowan 91:41, p.3
2/24/1995 Outline of classes and opportunities at West Okoboji site.
62 High school science/math/technology students receive scholarships, awards at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1994:213, p.1
1/9/1995 Winners announced at Annual UNI Science Mathematics, and Technology Symposium.
63 Shakhashiri shows the explosive side of science
Carlson--Stephanie
Northern Iowan 91:26, p.1
11/22/1994 Bassam Shakhashiri gives demonstration at Science, Mathematics, and Technology symposium; photo.
64 32nd Annual Science, Mathematics and Technology Symposium to be held at the University of Northern Iowa November 17.
Public Relations News Release 1994:148, p.1
11/10/1994 Bassam Shakhaskiri and David Duncan will speak at a symposium at UNI.
65 Presentations/lectures: John Stiles and Daryl Smith
Campus News Network 4:17, p.2
4/25/1994 John Stiles (curriculum and instruction) and Daryl Smith (biology) co-presented a workshop on prairie restoration.
66 Assignment UNI
Public Relations News Release 0:491, p.1
4/18/1994 Weekly listings of activities and events at UNI.
67 Assignment UNI
Public Relations News Release 0:476, p.1
4/11/1994 Weekly sampling of activities and events at UNI are listed.
68 Daryl Smith
Campus News Network 4:6, p.2
11/8/1993 Daryl Smith received the State Environmental Education Award from Iowa Sierra Club.
69 Sierra Club recognizes three local environmental leaders
Yuva--John
Northern Iowan 90:19, p.4
11/2/1993 Kirk Henderson, Daryl Smith, and John R. Miller honored.
70 7th annual UNI Roadside Conference---August 19 and 20
Public Relations News Release 1992:771, p.1
7/28/1993 University of Northern Iowa Roadside Conference to be held in Fayette. Paul Gruchow, Jon Steege, Pauline Drobney, Steve Holland, and Ole Skaar will address the group.
71 Assignment UNI
Public Relations News Release 1992:628, p.1
5/10/1993 Activities at UNI listed for May 13-May 16. Speakers include: Elliot Norse and David Pimentel.
72 Roadside management: more than beautiful ditches; IRVM conference promotes eco-awareness
Fox--Kristin
Northern Iowan 89:3, p.3
9/4/1992 Sixth annual conference held at UNI.
73 Conjuring up images from Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Public Relations News Release 1991:594, p.1
4/27/1992 Daryl Smith states prairie yards require less attention and create less soil erosion plus taking residents back in time to the days of the prairie.
74 UNI participates in roadside management for state of Iowa
Henderson--Kirk (CEEE Staff)
Northern Iowan 88:51, p.7
4/10/1992 Program advises on ways to manage roadside vegetation.
75 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.
76 Prairie plant seed farm started at Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1991:60, p.1
9/16/1991 Native prairie plant seed farm is started at UNI.
77 A call to preserve our nation's vanishing wetlands.
Public Relations News Release 1991:40, p.1
9/9/1991 Environmentalists call for increased protection of wetlands.
78 Iowa Prairie Conference (Saturday) July 27 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:660, p.1
7/18/1991 UNI to host Iowa Prairie Conference.
79 Prairie plants in bloom--discover the beauty of Iowa's past.
Public Relations News Release 1990:591, p.1
5/27/1991 A wet spring will lead to a very colorful year for flowering prairie plants.
80 Iowa preserves roadsides
Huggins--Kelly (Class of 1993)
Northern Iowan 87:6, p.6
9/21/1990 Fourth annual Roadside Vegetation Management Conference will be held at the John Deere Supervisor's Club. Daryl Smith will speak on special project to develop Iowa ecology types and seeds.
81 Fourth annual roadside vegetation management conference to be held September 21 at University of Northern Iowa (pre-registration September 14)
Public Relations News Release 1990:48, p.1
9/11/1990 Use of Iowa's native grasses and flowers in roadsides will be the focus of conference at UNI.
82 Faculty profile: Daryl Smith
Stewart--Janeen
Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.18
7/1/1990 Biographical sketch of Professor Daryl Smith; photo.
83 The green scene: Northern Iowa promotes the Earth ethic
Honnold--Donavan
Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.2
7/1/1990 Outline of curricular and outreach efforts at UNI in environmental education.
84 University of Northern Iowa to host the twelfth North American Prairie Conference August 5-9 (Early Registration July 15).
Public Relations News Release 1990:701, p.1
6/15/1990 This year's confrence theme, "Recapuring a Vanishing Hertiage," exemplifies the efforts of people today who attempt to understand, preserve, reconstruct, restore, manage and interpret remnants of the mid-continent grassland.
85 Variety of events planned for "Earth Week 1990" at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:549, p.1
4/10/1990 The Conservation Club coordinates several Earth Week activities, including a guided walk through the Biological Preserves, lectures from faculty members, Orchesis performances, and folk dancing in the Embassy Room.
86 Third annual roadside vegetation management conference to be held Friday (Sept. 29) at the University of Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1989:99, p.1
9/22/1989 Focusing on promoting the use of Iowa's native grasses and flowers in roadsides will be co-sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa's Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Program and the Association for Integrated Roadside Management.
87 Iowa prairie heritage week Sept. 10-16 to include dedication of new prairie area.
Public Relations News Release 1989:58, p.1
9/11/1989 Daryl Smith, says Iowa deserves the title of tall grass prairie state, since before settlement, over 85 percent of the state was this type of prairie. Only a few small patches of original prairie remain, but efforts are being made to recreate lost acres.
88 The Midwest's prairie heritage -- few original acres remain untouched.
Public Relations News Release 1989:54, p.1
9/11/1989 Daryl Smith, says Iowa deserves the title of tall grass prairie state, since before settlement, over 85 percent of the state was this type of prairie. Only a few small patches of original prairie remain, but efforts are being made to recreate lost acres.
89 Outreach programs help math, science teachers inspire students
Honnold--Donavan
Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.2
9/1/1989 Survey of series of programs led by UNI to enhance math and science education; photo.
90 University of Northern Iowa hosts Elderhostel program (June 25-July 1.)
Public Relations News Release 1988:540, p.1
6/23/1989 List of those attending the Elderhostel program. A "learning vacation" for persons age 60 and older, will offer three courses during its weeklong session. The classes offered are "Iowa Prairies," "Egyptian Mosaic" and "Music and Religion."
91 Hospers junior at University of Northern Iowa receives Myrle M Burk-Kappa Delta Pi science education scholarship.
Public Relations News Release 1988:454, p.1
4/28/1989 Julie Ann Jungers, was awarded a $600 the Science Education Scholarship. Jungers is an elementary education major with a minor in basic science.
92 Fire on the prairie -- necessary and beneficial.
Public Relations News Release 1988:410, p.1
4/17/1989 Daryl Smith says fire on the prairie gets rid of many non-native plants and provides essential nutrients that help prairies grow faster. Fire keeps trees and other woody plants out of prairie areas.
93 Regents approve Professional Development Leaves for 23 Northern Iowa faculty.
Public Relations News Release 1988:236, p.1
1/11/1989 Thirteen leaves planned for the fall semester, six for the sping semster and four for the academic year.
94 Native prairie grasses could save Iowa counties thousands of dollars.
Public Relations News Release 1988:79, p.1
10/3/1988 Returning roadsides to native prairie grasslands is expected to make weed control much less expensive. Daryl Smith says spraying Iowa's 800,000 acres of roadside areas costs the state millions of dollars each year.
95 Roadside Vegetation Management Confrence Friday (Sept. 30) at Northern Iowa, John Deere Supervisor's Club.
Public Relations News Release 1988:65, p.1
9/23/1988 The confrence will focus on the integrated aspects of promoting roadside prairie, restoring marginal prairie and reducing, weed development. Keynote speaker will be Daryl Smith, UNI professor of biology.
96 Northern Iowa names operations auditor, acting dean, acting department heads.
Public Relations News Release 1988:49, p.1
9/15/1988 Timothy McKenna, John Somervill, Ruth Anderson, Mohammed Fahmy, Russell E. TePaske, Marion Thompson and Robert Ward named new positions.
97 Northeast Iowa cliffs contain Ice Age survivors now 10,000 years old.
Public Relations News Release 1988:9, p.2
8/24/1988 "Algific Slope" display at the new UNI Museum gives a glimpse of rare palnt and animal communites that lived in the cliffs 10,000 years ago.
98 Draught not all bad--native prairies adapted to dry conditions.
Public Relations News Release 1988:534, p.1
8/15/1988 Daryl Smith says prairies have adapted to Iowa's environment, that includes draught. Non-native plants, such as some lawn grasses and corn, don't fare as well.
99 University of Northern Iowa to host Praire Management Confrence, August 27
Public Relations News Release 1988:530, p.1
8/9/1988 Address current concerns on praire management pratices. Key note speaker is Robert Dana.
100 Baking summer heat and drought a setback to ag-related research.
Public Relations News Release 1988:513, p.1
7/28/1988 Dry spell may set back research several years due to lack of production from this season's planting.

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