Somervill--John W. (Graduate College Dean)

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51 University of Northern Iowa names graduate dean, library director, three acting department heads.
Public Relations News Release 1988:539, p.1
John W. Somervill named dean of the Graduate College, Herbert Safford was named director of the University Library and professor with tenure. Three acting academic department heads are: Ruth Anderson, Roger A. Kueter, and Barry Wilson.
52 University of Northern Iowa hosting six visiting minority faculty members during summer session.
Public Relations News Release 1988:511, p.1
Five minority faculty members from Dillard University and Southern University in New Orleans and one from Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon will be guest instructors this summer. Listed is the instructor, what they teach and where they are from.
53 Northern Iowa to graduate more than 1,300 Saturday (May 13) in UNI - Dome.
Public Relations News Release 1988:468, p.1
Student address delivered by Michelle Wubben, who will receive a bachelor's degree with highest honors. Senior Class gift will be presented by Carole Johnson and Mark Rolland. President Curris will preside and confer degrees.
54 Enclosed stories and Office hours until January 3, 1989
Public Relations News Release 1988:225, p.1
Feature stories noted.
55 Do we make a New Year's resolution to break them? Psychologists say yes.
Public Relations News Release 1988:217, p.1
John Somervill says trying to change a behavior doesn't need to be attempted beginning on Jan. 1. Whenever one starts a serious attempt to change behavior, it does require will power, plus the desire to abandon the bad habit.
56 The holidays aren't happy for everyone- dealing with holiday depression.
Public Relations News Release 1988:210, p.1
John Somervill says the number of people suffering from depression isn't higher during the holidays, but the stresses of the holiday season add up to be too much for some people.
57 University of Northern Iowa commencement to be at 1 P.M. Saturday, Dec. 17.
Public Relations News Release 1988:203, p.1
President Constantine Curris will confer degrees on the students, who will include four doctor of education recipients.
58 Adult students often find the return to the books an anxious time, say Northren Iowa prof, counselor.
Public Relations News Release 1988:133, p.1
Enrollment of nontraditonal students has increased since 1960. Anxiety nontraditional students encounter can be motivation.
59 Northern Iowa's graduate college names two faculty members as distinguished scholars.
Public Relations News Release 1988:106, p.1
Clemens Bartollas, professor of sociology and Robley Wilson, professor of English have been named as a Univesity Distingusihed Scholar.
60 The Psychology of adjustment changes can bring on problems.
Public Relations News Release 1988:63, p.1
John Somervill says we are always adjusting to new surroundings. There are always ways to make adjustments easier and adds that changes in lifestyle have brought on new "adjustment" problems.
61 Northern Iowa names operations auditor, acting dean, acting department heads.
Public Relations News Release 1988:49, p.1
Timothy McKenna, John Somervill, Ruth Anderson, Mohammed Fahmy, Russell E. TePaske, Marion Thompson and Robert Ward named new positions.
62 Mary Jensen Shackelford Graduate Assistantship awarded to Elgin native.
Public Relations News Release 1988:35, p.1
Blockhus is a 1980 bachelor's degree graduate, with highest honors, of Northern Iowa. She taught in Grinell and Big Piney, Wyo., prior to returning to graduate school this fall.
63 Summer movie season: Do 'slasher' movies adversely affect teen viewers?
Public Relations News Release 1988:440, p.1
John Somervill says impact of violent movies is minimal. There is little evidence that films like this encourage violent behavior among normal, well-adjusted viewers.
64 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:164, p.1
Nathaniel Richmond speaks on an arms reduction treated being developed by Reagan and Gorbechev. Pamela Redcliffe relays the symptoms of hypothermia. John Somervill explains holiday depression. Ivan Eland warns against the dangers of holiday decorating.
65 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:447, p.1
Regents introduce a fifty minority scholarships to increase minority enrollment. Robert Seager criticizes the effectiveness of the I. Q. test. John Somervill examines freeway violence in California. Ivan Eland explains low fatality rate of moped drivers.
66 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:315, p.1
Marilyn Monteiro explains why women leave the state more than men. John Somervill, Joanne Spaide, and Joan Thompson discuss anorexia and bulimia. Jerry Stockdale explains Amish farming. The Senate approves the fusion of health and physical education.
67 Radio News Network announcements
Public Relations News Release 1987:273, p.1
Professor Dennis Clayson explains a correlation between physical stature and success. Mona Smith instructs an "Eater's Choice" class for healthy dieting. Prof. John Somervill discusses hyperactive children. Joanne Spaide discusses sports nutrition.
68 Conference to inform students of helping profession careers
Northern Iowan 83:23, p.5
69 Psychology is unique
Old Gold 0:0, p.46
Psychology includes the topics of natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities; photo.
70 Regents grant 18 professional development leaves for UNI
Public Relations News Release 1980:373, p.1
The State Board of Regents approved professional development leaves for eighteen professors.
71 Study shows single, pregnant women hired
Northern Iowan 77:30, p.5
Professor Somervill talks about his research.
72 Youngsters react differently to female amputees: according to UNI study
Public Relations News Release 1980:281, p.1
Professor John Somervill conducted a study that showed people are more reluctant to help handicap females than males.
73 Men may favor hiring single, pregnant woman: according to UNI study
Public Relations News Release 1980:282, p.1
Professor John Somervill conducts a study showing that males are more likely to hire single pregnant women and that women are more likely to hire married pregnant women.
74 Suicide attempts: cries for help
Northern Iowan 77:24, p.8
Professor Somervill talks about his research.
75 Suicide topic of speech
Northern Iowan 77:23, p.11
Professor Somervill will speak.
76 Department of Psychology
Old Gold 0:0, p.18
Many courses in the department have laboratories, in which students have opportunity to collect and anlayze data. The department offers a liberal arts and teaching major.
77 Myths of aging explored at UNI; new program offered in gerontology
Northern Iowan 75:16, p.1
Professor Wallace talks about gerontology; UNI will offer "Introduction to Aging".
78 Senior citizens to use Towers; programs, entertainment to be offered
Northern Iowan 75:12, p.7
Considering site for senior center.
79 Why we support UNI/AFT
Northern Iowan 73:21, p.10
Professors offer their opinions.