Thompson--Thomas H. [Philosophy and Religion Faculty]

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1 Re-elect mayor Crews
Northern Iowan 108:20, p.4
Professor Thomas Thompson supports Mayor Jon Crews for reelection.
2 Maucker memorial to be held today
Northern Iowan 102:6, p.3
Memorial will inform students about the changes President Maucker brought about at the university and the legacy that he left behind; photo.
3 Collective bargaining
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.428
Detailed account of legal actions and negotiations leading to the election of a faculty bargaining agent; photo.
4 Faculty affairs
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.317
A look at salary schedules, fringe benefits, faculty loads, faculty governance, and faculty organizations in the 1950s and 1960s; photo.
5 Other major administrative, service, and curricular changes
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.234
The college adopts the semester plan to begin in summer, 1957; changes in student teaching supervision include resumption of work in Cedar Falls schools; institution of honors program and work with provisional students; photo.
6 Profile: the retirement "Class of '93-'94"
Campus News Network 4:18, p.3
Profile of this year's retiring employees; photo.
7 Sources
Public Relations News Release 1992:554, p.1
Contact persons for topics of discussion are listed.
8 University of Northern Iowa to host one-third of John Page Retrospective exhibit
Public Relations News Release 1992:88, p.1
The Gallery of Art, Waterloo Museum of Art, and the Hearst Center for the Arts will exhibit John Page's lifelong art career, spanning over 40 years.
9 Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news
Public Relations News Release 1991:450, p.1
Faculty sources named to give in-depth information on stalking, international computer viruses, gangs in Iowa, and cutting fine arts in schools.
10 University of Northern Iowa awards Hearst scholarship to junior art major.
Public Relations News Release 1990:694, p.1
Timothy Kuhlman was awarded. Recipients of the scholarship must be juniors or first semester seniors at the time of the award. They must major in programs in the School of Music, Department of English Language and Literature, or the Department of Art.
11 Northern Iowa to graduate more than 1,200 Saturday in UNI-Dome.
Public Relations News Release 1989:626, p.1
The student address will be delivered by Annette Klein Zuck, who will receive a bachelor's degree with high honors, with a major in elementary education. Some 1,100 graduating students have indicated they will attend the ceremonies Saturday.
12 Day receives memories for UNI alumni, faculty
Northern Iowan 86:54, p.10
Dean Thompson and others recall UNI history.
13 Founders Day reflects on past, celebrates future; from orphanage to university
Northern Iowan 86:54, p.10
Brief survey of UNI history; photo.
14 Founders day events at University of Northern Iowa to celebrate the past, present and future.
Public Relations News Release 1989:565, p.1
A full weekend of activities on campus will culminate Monday with an all University Convocation recalling the past and looking to the future of the Cedar Falls institution.
15 University of Northern Iowa hires Dean of College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Public Relations News Release 1989:482, p.1
Professor Beverley Byers-Pevitts replaces Thomas Thompson as Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, pending approval by the Board of Regents. Professor Ronald Ross lead the search committee for the deanship.
16 University of Northern Iowa commencement to be 1 P. M. Saturday (Dec. 16).
Public Relations News Release 1989:299, p.1
550 new alumni will be officially added to the roster of graduates. Two doctor of education recipients: Randall Clegg and Kathleen Sullivan Mulholland. Connie Koenen Uhl, will deliver the student address.
17 Report suggests more gen ed
Northern Iowan 86:22, p.5
Faculty believe UNI comes close to meeting the Cheney Reports recommendations of fifty gen ed hours.
18 Kamerick art building at University of Northern Iowa wins prestigious design award.
Public Relations News Release 1989:218, p.1
The two story building, completed in 1985, was one of six projects from a field of 90 entries in Iowa to receive a 1989 Honor Award from the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
19 Qualified faculty are in high demand
Northern Iowan 86:1, p.3
Administrators talk about the difficulty in recruiting faculty.
20 University of Northern Iowa summer commencement Friday (Aug. 4) evening in UNI-DOME.
Public Relations News Release 1988:583, p.1
350 new alumni will be added to the roster of graduates. Constantine Curris will confer the degrees. Janice Blockhus will deliver the student address. Judith Harrington will conduct the recognition and award of honors.
21 The latest status symbol.
Public Relations News Release 1988:514, p.1
Paintings by Picasso, Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Dali have been the prize of many recent bidding wars at major art auctions, with prices escalating into the millions of dollars. Works of art have become the latest rage for the elite.
22 The beauty of art is not always in the eye of the beholder says University of Northern Iowa professor.
Public Relations News Release 1988:481, p.1
Art has become a status symbol to be able to buy expensive pieces of art, just like it is a status symbol to buy a Lamborghinis and to have summer houses in Palm Springs.
23 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.
24 Art mania-- when beauty is in the eye of the price tag.
Public Relations News Release 1988:283, p.1
Tom Thompson says art has become a status symbol and says the price hikes have made it almost impossible for small museums to buy works that will attract the public.
25 What's Up
Northern Iowan 85:33, p.3
Meetings and activities.
26 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.
27 Fewer majors seen
Northern Iowan 85:14, p.9
Administrators talk about the cycles of enrollment in humanities courses.
28 Faculty concern created; as business school seeks accreditation
Northern Iowan 85:13, p.1
Accreditation standards may affect students outside the School of Business.
29 Recognition to coach of award-winning Northern Iowa individual events team
Public Relations News Release 1988:523, p.1
Mary Ann Renz provided great impetus to individual events forensics program and will be moving on to teach at Winona State University.
30 University of Northern Iowa summer Commencement scheduled for 7:30 pm July 29.
Public Relations News Release 1988:505, p.1
President Curris will confer degrees in the Dome; list of Purple and Old Gold Award winners.
31 Hearsts leave UNI largest-ever gift
Northern Iowan 84:62, p.1
Hearsts leave $600,000 to establish endowed chair; photo.
32 Northern Iowa to graduate more than 1,100 May 14 in UNI Dome.
Public Relations News Release 1988:421, p.1
More than 1,100 students who have completed their undergraduate and graduate studies during the spring semester will receive their degrees on May 14. The student address will be delivered by Robert Richard Hauser.
33 University of Northern Iowa to hold commencement exercises 1 P. M. Dec. 19
Public Relations News Release 1987:176, p.1
Professor James Martin conducts the recognition and awards ceremonies for fall commencements ceremonies, with Judith Harrington as commencement marshal. College deans distribute degrees of their respective fields. Music provided by the Brass Quintet.
34 Thompson to resign as dean
Northern Iowan 84:8, p.4
Dean Thompson's resignation will be effective after the 1988 summer session; has been dean for seven years; tributes to his work; photo.
35 UNI Summer Commencement set for Friday (July 31) in the UNI-Dome
Public Relations News Release 1987:438, p.1
DeAnn Marie Huinker delivers the commencement speech in the UNI-Dome. Professor Patricia Geadelmann and Jay Edelnant present awards and honors to Pamela Heinmeyer and Adrian Talbot. James Martin presided over the ceremonies.
36 UNI to graduate nearly 1,200 in exercises May 16
Public Relations News Release 1987:368, p.1
Elizabeth Ruth Bingham conducts the student address in the spring commencement ceremonies, where Professor William Lang is awarded a doctor of humane letters degree. President Curris presided over the ceremonies, with the Wind Quintet providing music.
37 Bingham to speak at commencement
Northern Iowan 83:52, p.1
Profile of Elizabeth Bingham; photo.
38 Finances may limit headship searches
Northern Iowan 83:50, p.4
Problem arises when a department head resigns as head but does not leave the faculty.
39 Bush's graduation invitation to be decided today
Northern Iowan 83:39, p.1
Commencement Committee will make decision.
40 Faculty approves new Gen. Ed. Program
Northern Iowan 83:21, p.1
After sharp debate, faculty passes new program, 142-113; text of new program.
41 Senate approves general education policies
Northern Iowan 83:19, p.6
Approve administrative procedures including articulation with holders of the A. A. degree.
42 Waterloo student awarded $1,000 UNI James Hearst scholarship
Public Relations News Release 1986:421, p.1
Troupe is a sophomore art major with an emphasis in photography; the award's purpose is to recognize academic and artistic promise, but student need is also considered; Powell and Colburn nominated her.
43 UNI to graduate nearly 1,200 in exercises May 10
Public Relations News Release 1986:399, p.1
The graduates include both undergraduate and graduate students; Fleming will give the address; Iseminger is seventy-two years old; members of the alumni class of 1936 will be honored.
44 Budget crisis hits hard
Northern Iowan 82:32, p.1
Jim Stampp talks about the way that UNI has handled the 3.85% reversion of funds to the state.
45 Fox's mission: wake students up: Friends colleagues reminisce
Northern Iowan 82:29, p.5
Quick excerpts from speeches made at the dedication of the Fox seminar room.
46 Seminar room dedication today for controversial Fox
Northern Iowan 82:28, p.6
Seminar room in Baker Hall to be named for Josef Fox; photo.
47 UNI fall commencement to be December 14 in the UNI-Dome
Public Relations News Release 1985:170, p.1
Koester will deliver the student address; other participants are listed; nearly six hundred students are expected to graduate.
48 Art Building dedication signals a new era
Northern Iowa Today 14:1, p.1
Art Building dedicated October 26, 1985; photo.
49 Untitled
Northern Iowan 82:16, p.3
Criticizes Dr. Thompson for quote in the October 25, 1985, issue of the Northern Iowan.
50 Quality of campus journalism threatened
Northern Iowan 82:15, p.1
Due to limited funds, only two courses will be offered.
51 Art building to be dedicated Saturday (Oct. 26)
Public Relations News Release 1985:105, p.1
A slide-show of the construction of the building, a performance by the UNI Wind Symphony, guided tours and remarks from several speakers will all be part of the formal dedication ceremony called the Festival of Dedication.
52 Committee studies possibility of journalism major at UNI
Northern Iowan 81:52, p.1
Committee attempting to develop journalism minor into a major; students currently select public relations as major because it is close to journalism.
53 First honors program beset with problems
Northern Iowa Today 13:2, p.1
Brief history of honors programs at UNI, including development of Individual Studies.
54 UNI Parents' weekend
Northern Iowan 81:16, p.14
Photos and descriptions of various activities from Parents Weekend; photo.
55 Regents review UNI plans
Northern Iowan 81:7, p.1
Regents and academic officials participate in a long-range planning seminar
56 New heads named in three departments
Alumnus 68:2, p.6
Joseph Smaldino is head of Communicative Disorders; Shivesh Thakur is head of Philosophy and Religion; Seven Corbin is head of Marketing.
57 Scholarship sources
Northern Iowan 80:11, p.2
Corrects mistake made in article about grants awarded.
58 Artist program established
Northern Iowan 79:29, p.7
Martha Ellen Tye donates funds to support artist-in-residence program.
59 Ethics forum begins
Northern Iowan 79:11, p.7
Conference will focus on business ethics.
60 North American Review publishes Fox's essays
UNI Century 10:4, p.6
"Josef Fox: a Faith in Reason" collects a variety of writing.
61 Thompson utilizes experiences; from musician to philosopher to dean
UNI Century 10:4, p.5
Profile of Dean Thomas Thompson; plans for college; photo.
62 Fox still challenges friends and critics
Alumnus 66:3, p.24
Selection of essays by Professor Fox published; photo.
63 Book of former UNI prof Josef Fox has been released
Northern Iowan 78:56, p.4
Thomas Thompson speaks about "Josef Fox: a Faith in Reason"; photo.
64 Dean named to fine arts
Northern Iowan 78:56, p.6
Thomas Thompson named Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts; succeeds Dean Eby.
65 College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Old Gold 0:0, p.25
The College of Humanities and Fine Arts is involved in cooperative programs with the School of Business and investigating the possibilities of further cooperation; photo.
66 Dean applicants selected
Northern Iowan 78:42, p.3
List of five finalists in CHFA dean search.
67 Humanities I, II--some way of being
Alumnus 66:1, p.4
Celebrate thirtieth year of humanities program with luncheon; original and later faculty express views on importance of humanities; photo.
68 Fox's work to be published
Northern Iowan 78:25, p.4
North American Review will publish collection of essays by Josef Fox.
69 'Translation successful'
Northern Iowan 78:13, p.9
A discussion of Theatre UNI's production of 'Candide' was broadcast on KUNI/KHKE.
70 UNI faculty attend Nobel Conference in Minnesota
Public Relations News Release 1981:92, p.1
Four Nobel prize winners spoke during a conference at Gustavus Adolphus College attended by six faculty members.
71 Tuition hike postponed
Northern Iowan 78:6, p.1
Regents will consider tuition in October; David Crownfield will be acting head of Philosophy and Religion to replace Tom Thompson who will be acting dean of CHFA; Department of Social Work established.
72 Regents postpone final action on tuition increase, approve contracts
Public Relations News Release 1981:40, p.1
Regents elect to wait until a later meeting to decide on a possible tuition increase at Iowa's universities; Professor Thompson named acting dean of CHFA; Professor Crownfield named interim head of Department of Philosophty and Religion.
73 Regents approve calendar
Northern Iowan 77:61, p.1
Calendars for 1982 and 1983 approved; Daryl Smith will be acting head of Department of Biology; Tom Thompson will be acting dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
74 Search for new grad dean
Northern Iowan 77:16, p.4
Professor Thompson leads efforts.
75 Memorial services set for long-time UNI faculty member Josef Fox
Public Relations News Release 1980:26, p.1
A memorial service will be held for Josef W. Fox, a professor of philosophy and humanities.
76 'Handbook will not improve teaching'
Northern Iowan 76:9, p.2
Believes the new handbook for teachers will not improve teaching and give students the best education.
77 Philosophy and Religion
Old Gold 0:0, p.34
By asking the simple question "why," you are usually asking a philosophy or religion question; students not only learn about philosophy and religion, but they learn about themselves; courses in ethics, reality, values and knowledge are given;
78 New course
Northern Iowan 73:18, p.4
Department of Philosophy and Religion will offer pre-theological emphasis next spring.
79 Department of Philosophy and Religion
Northern Iowan 72:44, p.12
Professor Thompson will speak on "Are We Obligated to Future Others?"
80 Philosophy and Religion Colloquium
Northern Iowan 71:53, p.12
Professor Thompson will discuss Freud.
81 Regents approve business
Northern Iowan 71:39, p.1
Approve fourteen PDLs; Professor Rhum resigns as Dean of the Graduate College; department re-named Department of Industrial Technology; Dome seats approved; change in interior design contracts for Speech/Art Complex.
82 Eight on staff named outstanding
UNI Century 2:3, p.2
List of professors named "Outstanding Educators of America for 1974".
83 Eight UNI educators are honored
Northern Iowan 70:52, p.14
Roster of those honored as "outstanding educators of America".
84 History lecture
Northern Iowan 70:51, p.3
Professor Thompson will speak on status of historical knowledge.
85 Religion: something in it for everyone
Northern Iowan 70:43, p.6
Faculty members talk about the Department of Philosophy and Religion; photo.
86 "Future studies" proposal in senate committee
Northern Iowan 70:40, p.5
Professors Crownfield and Thompson make proposal; Professor Thompson talks about the plans and potentials.
87 "Who's in command?"; Josef Fox . . .
Northern Iowan 70:16, p.10
Professor Fox will speak on moral authority.
88 Undergrad options . . . serve students better
Northern Iowan 70:15, p.10
Professor Thompson proposed additional certificate programs as well as A. A. and A. S. degrees.
89 Fox inaugurates new lecture series
Northern Iowan 70:13, p.9
Professor Fox will speak on moral authority in first Philosophy and Religion Forum presentation; photo.
90 Area clergy plan new course
Northern Iowan 70:3, p.4
Will offer Studies in Religion: Values in a Changing World in conjunction with Department of Philosophy and Religion.
91 Alternatives voiced on General Ed program
Northern Iowan 69:54, p.8
Faculty express views.
92 General Ed forces competition between departments; an exercise in survival
Northern Iowan 69:51, p.8
Recent history of program changes; faculty speculate on problems of currently permissive situation.
93 "Allegations are false"
Northern Iowan 68:31, p.2
Claims faculty constitution does not take away student rights.
94 UNI Faculty Members to Consider New Constitution
Public Relations News Release 1972:214, p.1
A draft of the UNI's first faculty constitution has been prepared and is being distributed to faculty members for consideration.
95 Oops! Prof corrects the Northern Iowan
Northern Iowan 68:5, p.2
Professor Thompson corrects many errors in recent report regarding Skip Day.
96 UNI Initiates New Kind of Honors Program
Public Relations News Release 1971:665, p.1
"Self-Selection and Direction" is part of a new UNI Honors Program being put on by Dr. Brook. All students are eligible for honors membership.
97 Messerly bill would limit tenure
Public Relations News Release 67:27, p.1
Faculty and administrators discuss bill that would limit tenure to five years; also consider effects of general education changes on job security; role of temporary faculty.
98 UNI to Offer New Course: "Religion in Black America"
Public Relations News Release 1970:251, p.1
"Religion in Black America" will be offered by the department of philosophy and religion at UNI in the spring.
99 UNI profs to present symposium on Bertrand Russell
Public Relations News Release 1969:594, p.1
"The Contributions of Bertrand Russell" will be presented in honor of the late writer, philosopher, and mathematician.
100 UNI prof to present symposium on Bertrand Russell
Public Relations News Release 1969:574, p.1
The symposium will be held in the Music Hall Auditorium.