Thakur--Shivesh C. (Philosophy and Religion Faculty)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Graduate Council unanimously names Shivesh C. Thakur 1997-98 UNI Distinguished Scholar Campus News Network 7:11, p.4	1/27/1997	Shivesh C. Thakur named Distinguished Scholar.
2	Shivesh Thakur Campus News Network 7:7, p.Insert 2	11/11/1996	Will deliver lectures at five Indian universities.
3	"The Role of Morality, Spirituality and Religion in Higher Education" is the first in Philosophy and Religion Forum Series at UNI October 1 Public Relations News Release 1996:73, p.1	9/30/1996	Brief biographical profiles of Robert Koob, Susan Hill, Jerome Soneson, and Shivesh Thakur.
4	Awards/honors/services: Shivesh Thakur Campus News Network 6:3, p.4	10/2/1995	Shivesh Thakur appointed general editor of the Religion and Politics series, co-editor of book on India, and associate editor of Hindu journal.
5	New department head named; Amend to head philosophy and religion Northern Iowan 90:38, p.3	2/18/1994	Will replace Professor Thakur; short biographical sketch; photo.
6	Dr. Edward W. Amend named head of Philosophy and Religion Department Northern Edition 2:5, p.4	2/16/1994	Professor Amend will succeed Shivesh Thakur as department head; biographical sketch; photo.
7	Amend new head of Philosophy & Religion Campus News Network 4:12, p.1	2/14/1994	UNI Professor Edward W. Amend named head of his department; photo.
8	New Philosophy and Religion Department head at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1993:350, p.1	2/8/1994	Edward Amend has been named head of the Department of Philosophy and Religion.
9	Three university department heads resign Kuennen--Jeanne Northern Iowan 90:35, p.3	2/8/1994	Professors Hall, Thakur, and Thompson resign as department heads; will return to teaching; biographical sketches.
10	Shivesh Thakur Campus News Network 4:9, p.2	12/20/1993	Shivesh Thakur co-edited book on ethics in India.
11	Fundamental violence. Public Relations News Release 1993:225, p.1	11/29/1993	Shivesh Thakur addresses what religious fundamentalism and religious nationalism are fighting for and what they're fighting against.
12	Assignment UNI Public Relations News Release 1993:179, p.1	11/8/1993	Weekly sampling of activities and events at UNI are listed.
13	Shivesh Thakur Campus News Network 4:3, p.3	9/27/1993	Shivesh Thakur co-edited a book on political dilemmas in India and worked on his next book on religion and social justice over the summer.
14	Five new academic department heads as classes begin at University of Northern Iowa: Two acting heads Public Relations News Release 1992:10, p.1	8/24/1992	New department heads named prior to fall semester.
15	Professional leaves Campus News Network 2:13, p.2	3/9/1992	Roster of those receiving PDLs and their research topics.
16	Scholar of African religion to speak at University of Northern Iowa Wed. (Oct. 25.) Public Relations News Release 1989:182, p.1	10/23/1989	Kofi Opoku of the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana will discuss "The African World View." Opoku writes and speaks about the underlying common threads of religious ideals, and assumptions, which permeate all African societies.
17	New M. Phil. program still without students Danielson--Denise Northern Iowan 84:23, p.1	11/13/1987	Dean Downey comments on the purpose of the degree.
18	'Exploring India's Cultural Traditions' topic for week-long series on University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 1987:78, p.1	10/14/1987	The Committee on Asian Studies sponsors the "Exploring the Cultural Traditions of India" program, featuring a host of guest professors. The program will cover U. S./India relations, Hinduism, Indian dance, and the role of women in Indian culture.
19	Unusual degree focuses on research Nonpareil 71:3, p.15	7/1/1987	New Master of Philosophy degree available for students to pursue research in particular area.
20	Ingram accepts Loyola position; Search for replacement begins Baldwin--Vicki Northern Iowan 83:60, p.3	6/12/1987	Conducting informal search.
21	Concerns about M. Phil result from its uniqueness Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915) Northern Iowan 83:56, p.4	4/28/1987	Board of Regents staff has reservations about purpose of degree and adequate faculty time to assist students with the degree, but it passes.
22	Philosophical conference set for next week Baldwin--Vicki Northern Iowan 83:56, p.9	4/28/1987	Professor Thakur will present paper.
23	Regents grant approval for UNI's Master of Philosophy degree Public Relations News Release 1987:340, p.1	4/22/1987	The Board of Regents approves the creation of a master of philosophy program, providing exceptional students with individualized training to conduct independent research.
24	Critical letters answered Thakur--Shivesh C. (Philosophy and Religion Faculty) Northern Iowan 83:19, p.4	10/31/1986	Professor Thakur defends his remarks relating to religions of the world.
25	Course justification 'interesting' Chung--David R. Northern Iowan 83:17, p.3	10/24/1986	Believes faculty member's recent statements did not show sensitivity to all religions.
26	Senate OKs gen. ed. courses, including Religions of World Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915) Northern Iowan 83:15, p.3	10/17/1986	Approves 47-hour general education program; arguments for and against inclusion of Religions of the World; reject laboratory course requirement.
27	Thakur shares philosophy Saucer--Caroline Northern Iowan 83:7, p.8	9/19/1986	Excerpts from remarks.
28	New MBA program combines humanities and business Ury--Janet Northern Iowan 83:6, p.5	9/16/1986	Combined effort of Philosophy and Religion Department and School of Business.
29	Finances restrict program's goals Smith--Michael Joseph (Classes of 1986 and 1990) Northern Iowan 82:58, p.3	6/20/1986	Several department head talk about the difficulties in meeting affirmative action goals.
30	UNI ranks last in faculty salaries Wheeler--Rebecca (Class of 1987; English Faculty) Northern Iowan 82:55, p.4	5/2/1986	Faculty talk about the results of a recent survey.
31	Immigrants coming here in pursuit of a dream Newsom--Craig Northern Iowan 82:50, p.11	4/15/1986	Faculty from other countries talk about their experiences in America.
32	Seventh annual intercultural festival to be held at UNI Thursday (April 10) Public Relations News Release 1986:346, p.1	4/7/1986	The event will feature intercultural exhibits, live Chinese music, short films from various countries, slide presentations, panel discussions, dancing and a fashion show.
33	Department has reception to promote interaction Reicks--Rodney Eugene (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 82:46, p.13	4/1/1986	Department of Philosophy and Religion hopes to develop informal relationships between faculty and students.
34	M. Phil needs revisions Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915) Northern Iowan 82:39, p.5	2/28/1986	Professor Jim Chadney feels the Master of Philosophy degree might not have enough marketability.
35	Departments develop new degree Northern Iowan 82:28, p.11	1/21/1986	School of Business and Department of Philosophy and Religion will combine studies for a five-year MBA; Professor Thakur talks about the plan.
36	Philosophy background crucial for many careers in today's rapidly changing world, maintains UNI prof Public Relations News Release 1986:189, p.	1/2/1986	Thakur believes that advances in technology will make critical thinking skills even more important and he stresses that philosophy classes can help improve one's critical thinking; he recommends the new five year M.B.A. program.
37	Advances in technology will bring more leisure time; thinkers will adapt easiest Public Relations News Release 1985:187, p.1	12/20/1985	Thakur believes that the "Age of the Machines" will lead to more leisure time and that those will a background in philosophy or those who have developed good thinking skills will be able to find creative ways to use their leisure time.
38	Curriculum Committee makes graduate changes Atwell--Charlie Northern Iowan 82:19, p.4	11/8/1985	CHFA Committee makes changes in credit and required admission standing.
39	New head adds flavor Northern Iowan 81:16, p.19	10/30/1984	Profile of the new head of the Department of Philosophy and Religion, Shivesh Thakur; photo.
40	Philosophy Club formed on campus Koehler--Catherine (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 81:10, p.5	10/5/1984	Form club; elect officers; Professor Thakur talks about the purposes of the group.
41	New heads named in three departments Alumnus 68:2, p.6	7/1/1984	Joseph Smaldino is head of Communicative Disorders; Shivesh Thakur is head of Philosophy and Religion; Seven Corbin is head of Marketing.
42	Shivesh C. Thakur UNI Century 11:4, p.2	9/1/1983	Named department head.

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