Thompson--Merle Raymond [Social Science Faculty]

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1 Major curriculum changes
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.193
President Maucker attempts to include a greater exposure to international views into the curriculum with conferences and expanded foreign language and culture courses; photo.
2 The development of a retirement policy
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.158
The college begins participation in the TIAA plan; photo.
3 University of Northern Iowa announces history and humanities students awarded scholarships next fall
Public Relations News Release 1994:433, p.1
Scholarship winners announced.
4 Alumni profile: Don Fruehling
Northern Iowa Today 76:1, p.24
Biographical profile of UNI alumnus; photo.
5 Scholarship available
Northern Iowan 83:26, p.5
M. R. Thompson scholarships available.
6 Merle Thompson Scholarship offered at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1987:117, p.1
Students of history and humanities were given the opportunity to apply for the Merle R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship. Applicants were judged based on scholarly achievement, and a written essay on their career goals.
7 Merle R. Thompson
Alumnus 67:4, p.30
Died in summer of 1983.
8 Alumni Service Awards to be presented
Alumnus 49:2, p.14
List of those who will be honored.
9 Profs refute Chabert letter
College Eye 57:29, p.2
Disagreement with previous letter.
10 Social Science Plan European Seminar
Old Gold 0:0, p.112
Description of the department and the different ways the department helps students to better understand the world; photos.
11 Department of Social Science
Old Gold 0:0, p.54
The department assisted in the television program "Landmarks of Iowa History"; the Iowa Historical Society published Dr. L. L. Sage's biography, William Boyd Allison: A Study in Practical Politics; photo.
12 Dr. Thompson retires as Social Science head
Alumnus 39:3, p.11
Professor Lang will succeed Professor Thompson; Professor Howard will succeed Professor Lang as Coordinator of Curriculum and Assistant to the Dean of Instruction; photo.
13 Graduate Council
Old Gold 0:0, p.77
Photo of the members of the Graduate Council sitting around a table and a description of what they do; photo.
14 National Honorary for Social Scientists
Old Gold 0:0, p.190
A description of Pi Gamma Mu, the national honorary social science organization; photos.
15 Social Science Honors
Old Gold 0:0, p.195
Description of this group; photos.
16 Social Science Plans European Trip
Old Gold 0:0, p.92
Description of the trip plans to Europe with approximately thirty-eight students accompanied by Dr. Thompson and Dr. Harris; photos.
17 Social Science dinner honors Dr. Thompson
College Eye 46:28, p.2
Will retire September 1.
18 Lang succeeds Thompson as social science head
College Eye 46:20, p.1
Professor Thompson will retire; change will be effective September 1, 1955; profiles of both men; photo.
19 Benefit auction tomorrow sells all from dinners to haircuts
College Eye 46:16, p.1
A look at some of the auction items; photo.
20 Plans for Social Science Seminar in Europe nearly complete
Alumnus 38:4, p.11
Forty-six teachers registered; plans shaping up.
21 1955 European tour announced as certain
College Eye 45:40, p.3
Sufficient deposits on hand to make trip a sure thing.
22 Meet Dr. Merle R. Thompson
College Eye 45:34, p.2
Profile of Professor Thompson; photo.
23 Pi Gamma Mu
Old Gold 0:0, p.171
Brief description of the group; photo.
24 Social Science
Old Gold 0:0, p.245
Brief description of the department; photo.
25 Social science honors
Old Gold 0:0, p.176
Brief description of the group; photo.
26 Social science honors
Old Gold 0:0, p.176
Brief description of the group; photo.
27 Letters tell of Ashridge College, England
Alumnus 38:2, p.6
Elizabeth Hart Bennett tells of experiences as student.
28 Community group convenes Tuesday
College Eye 45:23, p.7
Several faculty participate in discussions.
29 British tour set by department of social science
College Eye 45:22, p.6
Professors Thompson and Harris will accompany tour; a look at the itinerary.
30 Radio programs aired over WOI
College Eye 45:5, p.3
Six programs will be broadcast weekly.
31 Contemporary affairs has film each month
College Eye 45:3, p.6
32 Group will discuss retirement plans
College Eye 45:2, p.1
Local chapter of ISEA will sponsor meeting.
33 Graduate Council
Old Gold 0:0, p.64
The Graduate Council makes decisions regarding policies relating to the functioning of the new graduate program; photo.
34 Pi gamma mu
Old Gold 0:0, p.157
Robert Deppe and Douglas Wilcox serve as officers in the Pi Gamma Mu national honorary social science organization; photo.
35 Social science
Old Gold 0:0, p.61
The Department of Social Science sponsors the Pi Gamma Mu and Social Science Honors organizations; photo.
36 Social science honors
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Norman Huse, Larry Lein, and Patricia Allen serve as officers in the Social Science Honor Society; photo.
37 Pi Gamma Mu
Old Gold 0:0, p.178
Description of the organization; photo.
38 Social Science
Old Gold 0:0, p.160
Description of the Social Science Department and photos of the faculrty and of some students; photo.
39 Social Science Honors
Old Gold 0:0, p.183
Description of the honor organization for social science majors and minors with a list of officers; photo.
40 Who's Who lists eleven from here
College Eye 43:19, p.1
A number of faculty listed in Midwest Who's Who.
41 M. R. Thompson, head of the college social science department, will address the Foreman's association of the Solar Aircraft company in Des Moines
Public Relations News Release 1952:432, p.1
The invitation to address the group was the result of Thompson's report of the 56th Congess of American Industry held in New York, N.Y., in December. The report was given on the "Behind the Headlines" program originating in the radio studios.
42 M. R. Thompson
Public Relations News Release 1951:201, p.1
Thompson, head of the social science department, will attend the 56th annual Congress of American Industry in New York City, December 5 - 7.
43 Contemp to have guest lectures
College Eye 42:36, p.3
Faculty will speak on contemporary affairs.
44 Thompson visits meet on labor-management
College Eye 42:35, p.4
45 Social Science
Old Gold 0:0, p.68
Brief description of the department; photo.
46 Thompson to travel to Guttenberg Monday
College Eye 42:17, p.5
Will speak at centennial celebration.
47 Students chosen for honor group
College Eye 42:9, p.5
List of new members of Social Science Honor Society.
48 Hundred teachers to attend confab
College Eye 42:3, p.1
Administrators and faculty will speak at social science conference.
49 News in brief
College Eye 41:37, p.2
Campus news notes.
50 Faculty members tour six teachers colleges
College Eye 41:12, p.3
Will be looking at the curriculums of each of the colleges.
51 Thompson announces civil service exams
College Eye 41:7, p.1
Senior social science students are eligible to apply.
52 Famous professor here visiting former pupils
College Eye 41:3, p.6
John Gillin is on campus.
53 Hake heads child study club of air
College Eye 40:37, p.1
Show is intended to help understand children and the problems faced by their parents.
54 Honorary Organizations
Old Gold 0:0, p.120
Brief description of the group; photo.
55 Honorary Organizations
Old Gold 0:0, p.116
Brief description of the group; photo.
56 Social Science
Old Gold 0:0, p.40
Brief description of the department; photo.
57 Social Science is not overcrowded
College Eye 40:30, p.4
Professor Thompson believes that there is room for more good social science teachers.
58 Hunter, Thompson, Strain at convention
College Eye 40:27, p.8
Of Midwest Economics Association.
59 The sky's the limit for Dr. Thompson's graphs
Alumnus 33:2, p.5
Graphs shows national expenditures and indebtedness; photo.
60 Social Studies conference to be held here
College Eye 40:21, p.7
Theme will be "Teaching International Understanding".
61 Form policy committee for political speakers
College Eye 40:20, p.1
Board of Education will leave decision to individual campuses.
62 Social Science group hears election returns
College Eye 40:8, p.8
Custom to meet every two years to hear results.
63 Begin new series of radio programs
College Eye 40:2, p.1
Several programs will be broadcast over non-commercial WOI and WSUI.
64 Social Science head speaks favorable of college polls
College Eye 39:38, p.4
M. R. Thompson believes that local polls are reasonably representative.
65 Instructional Staff
Old Gold 0:0, p.60
This page features some of the Instructional Staff shown in photos; photo.
66 Social Science
Old Gold 0:0, p.41
The department, with Dr. M. R. Thompson, is fulfilling the demands of the students with an increase enrollment with veterans and the constant changes going on in the world; photo.
67 Social Science Honors
Old Gold 0:0, p.228
Brief description of the group; photo.
68 Survey of Campus Opinion
College Eye 39:32, p.2
Students and faculty give their definitions of what a Communist is.
69 Service Clubs hear faculty members
College Eye 39:8, p.1
Professor Thompson and Coach Starbeck speak in town.
70 Dr. Thompson speaks to credit men's group
College Eye 39:6, p.3
71 Thompson attends Tribune meeting
College Eye 39:6, p.4
At meeting of Iowa college representatives.
72 Faculty Men's Club elects new officers during summer session
College Eye 38:35, p.5
73 Faculty
Old Gold 0:0, p.114
List of faculty; photo.
74 Pi Gamma Mu
Old Gold 0:0, p.172
Brief description of the group; photo.
75 Social Science
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Brief description of the department; photo.
76 Social Science Honors
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Brief description of the group; photo.
77 Family still best unit- Dr. Thompson
College Eye 38:23, p.6
Professor Thompson reacts to a recent article that claimed that single life is better than married life.
78 Thompson bicycled in college days; is teacher, broadcaster, speaker
College Eye 38:17, p.3
Profile of M. R. Thompson.
79 Dial Dope 1540
College Eye 38:13, p.7
Announces upcoming broadcasts on KXEL.
80 Dial Dope 1540
College Eye 38:11, p.4
Announces upcoming broadcasts on KXEL.
81 Dial dope 1540
College Eye 38:10, p.6
Announces upcoming broadcasts on KXEL.
82 Fewer marriageable men then ladies in Iowa
College Eye 38:5, p.3
M. R. Thompson notes the relatively larger population of older people in Iowa.
83 Thompson sees population increase
Alumnus 30:4, p.10
Two students in Professor Thompson's population class become fathers with four days.
84 History professor resigns
Public Relations News Release 1946:269, p.1
Fred W. Wellborn has accepted the position of professor of American history at the University of Maryland in the fall. He recently authored the book, "The Growth of American Nationality".
85 Inquiring reporter
College Eye 37:38, p.2
Students and faculty give responses to the question, "What are the qualities of the ideal student?"
86 Professor receives cigars
Public Relations News Release 1946:204, p.1
Dr. M. R. Thompson received cigars from to proud fathers, members of his population class. This had never happened in his 25 years of teaching.
87 Faculty
Old Gold 0:0, p.64
Photos of the faculty.
88 Contemp, short but tough, causes grade-point slump
College Eye 37:32, p.3
Professor Thompson talks about modifications and improvements in the Contemporary Affairs class.
89 M. R. Thompson predicts marriage rise
College Eye 37:32, p.5
Professor Thompson cites reasons for his contention.
90 O. P. A. should continue say students, professors here
College Eye 37:32, p.1
Students respond with their opinions on the O. P. A.
91 Social Science head speaks on inflation
College Eye 37:26, p.3
M. R. Thompson speaks at Waverly Rotary Club.
92 Dr. Thompson receives letter from former student in China
College Eye 37:16, p.2
John A. Marinos writes to tell of his experiences in China, Japan, and Korea.
93 Education factor in marriage, Dr. M. R. Thompson believes
College Eye 36:43, p.2
Professor Thompson presents his views on marriage.
94 Engelman and Anderson on college radio
College Eye 36:43, p.1
95 New York Times strike effects T. C. contemporary affairs students
College Eye 36:41, p.3
Students receive refunds for their subscriptions.
96 Nancy Price married
Alumnus 29:3, p.2

Marries Howard R. Thompson, son of Professor M. R. Thompson.

97 Faculty
Old Gold 0:0, p.55
Faculty; photo.
98 Honoraries pursue wisdom with happiness
Old Gold 0:0, p.82
Torch and Tassel members push sales, Pi Gamma Mu listens to election returns, and students go to the library and find teaching positions; photo.
99 Pi Gamma Mu
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The Pi Gamma Mu honorary society meets to discuss Russian and Chinese politics, discuss contemporary affairs, and initiate new members; photo.
100 Social Science Honors
Old Gold 0:0, p.92
The Social Science Honors Club serves as a preliminary group to the Pi Gamma Mu national honorary society; photo.