Thomson--Leland A. [Class of 1956; Facilities Planning Staff]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	Investigation continuing in UNI ceramics laboratory Public Relations News Release 1986:383, p.1	04/22/1986	Thomson requested that any students who have current upper respiratory health problems to report to the Student Health Center; the typical health complaints have been coughs, sore throats, headaches, nasal congestion and burning eyes.
102	UNI ceramics laboratory under study Public Relations News Release 1986:361, p.1	04/14/1986	It is being investigated for mechanical problems after some reports of illness after working in the laboratory; classes and other activities have been suspended for as long as the investigation takes.
103	Offices ready by May Northern Iowan 82:47, p.7	04/04/1986	Student services look forward to their upcoming move into Bartlett Hall.
104	Streets reworked in summer Northern Iowan 82:47, p.7	04/04/1986	Campus and Wisconsin streets will be getting a new look.
105	UNI first to meet accessibility needs of handicapped Northern Iowan 82:45, p.13	03/28/1986	Handicapped students feel that building accessibility is pretty good, but could use a few improvements; Leland Thomson talks about the changes.
106	UNI's Bartlett Hall renovations in keeping with original structure, but highly functional office space for the 80's Public Relations News Release 1986:319, p.1	03/24/1986	The former women's residence hall, built in 1914, has been converted into office space; the bulk of student services will now be under one roof; parking is being considered; the total cost is slightly under $1 million.
107	Spring fever takes over Northern Iowan 82:40, p.7	03/04/1986	UNI's planning department hold their first "Premature Summer Clothing Day"; photo.
108	UNI construction projects continue Northern Iowan 82:39, p.6	02/28/1986	Lee Thomson talks about the various projects underway or planned on campus; VIC should be done in three weeks; UNI Museum project delayed until funds are raised; Gilchrist Hall Board Room remodeled for $42,000.
109	PEC parking lot is 'disservice' Northern Iowan 82:38, p.7	02/25/1986	Discusses the history of the PEC gravel parking lot.
110	Refurbishing project considered Northern Iowan 82:38, p.6	02/25/1986	Office of Campus Planning hopes to convince President Curris that Berg's Corner, College and 23rd Streets, needs a new look; gateway from Class of 1913 will be dismantled, moved back, and rebuilt..
111	Groundwork laid for expansion plan Northern Iowan 82:32, p.1	02/04/1986	UNI is making an effort to look into the future for campus planning; last master plan implemented in 1968.
112	Untitled Northern Iowan 82:13, p.3	10/15/1985	Criticizes the administration for spending a lot of money putting up electrical outlets for Christmas lights.
113	Outlets to be removed from trees Northern Iowan 82:11, p.3	10/08/1985	Electrical boxes will be installed closer to ground level; administrators comment on the reasons for their installation and the responsibility for deciding to do it; photo.
114	Communication Arts Complex completed Northern Iowan 82:5, p.1	09/17/1985	Portions of Art Building occupied; remainder will be ready by October dedication; William Lew speaks in admiration of the new facility; photo.
115	Highway to replace UNI golf course Northern Iowan 82:3, p.1	09/10/1985	Highway 58 will cut through golf course given to the University by the Rownd family in 1925; construction may begin within two years; photo.
116	New visitor's center under construction Northern Iowan 82:1, p.1	08/30/1985	Construction of the $127,000 center began in August and is expected to be finished in November; Leland Thomson describes the center and talks about its purposes; photo.
117	South UNI-Dome Lot Available for Parking, Will Shorten Distance for Fine Arts Patrons Public Relations News Release 1985:9, p.1	08/23/1985	The new lot south of the UNI-Dome will make a shorter walk to the Fine Arts Buildings.
118	Deli in Union, offices in Bartlett summer construction projects Northern Iowan 81:57, p.1	06/14/1985	Work underway to turn portion of Bartlett Hall into student services offices; Hardee's will build deli.
119	New Art Building to open this fall Northern Iowan 81:55, p.1	05/03/1985	Description of the new facility; Leland Thomson emphasizes the efforts to make it a safe building.
120	Modifications reduce barriers Northern Iowan 81:48, p.3	04/09/1985	Handicapped students still find problems with accessibility despite considerable UNI efforts over the years.
121	Why not pave the lot? Northern Iowan 81:42, p.12	03/12/1985	Unpaved Dome lot causes trouble; has remained unpaved because it has been a potential site for PEC expansion.
122	Regents approve purchase Northern Iowan 81:37, p.5	02/22/1985	UNI purchases Olympic Gym and Spa on Hudson Road; may become site for Museum.
123	University purchases land Northern Iowa Today 13:1, p.5	12/01/1984	UNI purchases seventeen acres on northwest corner of University and Hudson Roads; had been owned by Spring Valley Apartments.
124	Complex almost complete Northern Iowan 81:15, p.1	10/26/1984	Final phase of CAC should be complete by August 1985; most of the remaining work will be in the Art Building; photo.
125	Regents vote 'no': The Old Ad's been had Northern Iowan 80:63, p.1	07/20/1984	University will salvage valuable items; wrecking contract let for $47,432; photo.
126	Planning report recommends distinctive changes UNI Century 12:3, p.1	06/01/1984	SCUP makes recommendations based on survey results; President Curris reacts to recommendations.
127	CAC nearing completion Northern Iowan 80:48, p.1	04/03/1984	Leland Thomson talks about the new art facilities; photo.
128	Generic street names lack romance, spirit Alumnus 68:1, p.20	04/01/1984	Humorous lament over bland campus street names.
129	Gilchrist space revisions underway Northern Iowan 80:43, p.1	03/09/1984	Leland Thomson talks about the renovations that will affect the Scheduling Office, the Registrar, and the President's Office.
130	Future of golf course "doomed" Northern Iowan 80:40, p.9	02/28/1984	Highway will be built through course.
131	Survey to be distributed Northern Iowan 80:32, p.8	01/31/1984	SCUP will distribute survey soon.
132	Demolition of Old Ad postponed six months Northern Iowan 80:30, p.5	01/24/1984	Considering plans for renovation of building; sketch of floor plans.
133	Opinions vary on Old Ad renovation vs. demolition Northern Iowan 80:26, p.1	12/06/1983	Campus officials express opinions on value and potential uses of building; photo.
134	Stinchfield plans for UNI's future UNI Century 12:1, p.1	12/01/1983	Richard Stinchfield is new Director of Planning and Policy Management; organizes committee (SCUP) to gather information about UNI; outlines aims; biographical sketch; photo.
135	Fire inspections report to be issued Northern Iowan 80:19, p.5	11/04/1983	1979 inspection found 500 citations; 1981 inspection noted 150 citations.
136	Students learn fire safety Northern Iowan 80:14, p.7	10/18/1983	Leland Thomson offers safety tips; photo.
137	Happenings in the Hemisphere Northern Iowan 80:13, p.11	10/11/1983	Leland Thomson will talk about fire safety; Larry Steinhauser will speak on handicapped services.
138	UNI-Dome to host industrial education exposition Northern Iowan 79:54, p.9	05/03/1983	Detailed description of upcoming exposition.
139	A victim of time Alumnus 67:1, p.19	04/01/1983	Old Administration Building to be razed; claims that building is too badly deteriorated to be restored; local opposition to destruction plans; photo.
140	Senate votes for demolition Northern Iowan 79:45, p.3	04/01/1983	Faculty Senate votes to allow razing of Old Administration proceed, despite request of Department of Earth Science to use the building; also consider potential difficulties in presidential search.
141	Committee votes for building demolition Northern Iowan 79:42, p.3	03/11/1983	Campus Planning Advisory Committee endorses demolition.
142	Plans awaiting Regents' approval Northern Iowan 79:40, p.6	03/04/1983	A look at plans for the new art building; photo.
143	Old Administration building doomed Northern Iowan 79:29, p.1	01/25/1983	Brief history of the construction and uses of the structure; now in poor shape; scheduled for destruction in summer of 1983; photo.
144	Plans being drawn for CAC completion Northern Iowan 79:28, p.8	01/21/1983	UNI officials consult with architects.
145	Administrators tour facilities, begin planning building Northern Iowan 79:27, p.4	01/18/1983	Leland Thomson talks about his tour of art facilities.
146	New art building to focus on safety Northern Iowan 79:25, p.4	12/07/1982	Lee Thomson attends conference and explains what he learned about building a safe facility.
147	UNI officials unconcerned over future of golf course Northern Iowan 78:59, p.2	07/02/1982	Lee Thomson offers views on recent decision to put highway corridor through golf course.
148	Alumni Service Award recipients Alumnus 66:4, p.6	12/01/1981	Winners for 1981; photo.
149	Fire improvements made Northern Iowan 78:21, p.3	11/17/1981	Leland Thomson talks about the fire safety improvements that have been made recently.
150	War waged on Dry Run Creek Northern Iowan 78:14, p.4	10/23/1981	Leland Thomson discusses plans for Dry Run Creek.
151	Fire marshal's report commends UNI for improvements Public Relations News Release 1981:97, p.1	10/14/1981	Fire inspections take place every two years. Prior violations have been addressed and a plan will be made to bring the new concerns to a satisfactory conclusion.
152	Dry run Creek work to cause parking lot changes at UNI Public Relations News Release 1981:90, p.1	10/13/1981	Forty per cent of the cars parked in the gravel lot north of the UNI-Dome will need to be moved prior to start of flood control construction on the University branch of Dry Run Creek.
153	Variety of events planned for UNI alumni Public Relations News Release 1981:57, p.1	09/24/1981	Alumni from Classes of 1931, 1941, and 1956 to be honored; roster of those to be honored with Alumni Achievement Awards and Alumni Service Awards; schedule of activities.
154	Thomson memorial contributed to theatre Alumnus 66:2, p.22	05/01/1981	Five Page prints will hang in Strayer-Wood Theatre.
155	Bit of heritage was lost when gateway was razed Northern Iowan 77:28, p.5	01/27/1981	Seerley Boulevard gateway demolished on November 19 to make wider access for emergency vehicles; had been build with funds raised by Class of 1912; plaques saved.
156	Residence hall fire contained to one room UNI Century 8:4, p.3	10/01/1980	Student Timothy John Nesbit killed in Dancer Hall fire; administrators discuss building construction and life safety.
157	Campus almost barrier-free Alumnus 65:3, p.9	09/01/1980	Nearing end of four year effort to make campus accessible.
158	Seven buildings to be remodeled for better energy efficiency Northern Iowan 76:41, p.6	03/07/1980	Seven UNI buildings will be remodeled as part of an energy conservation project. The buildings included in this project are the Commons, the Education Center, Gilchrist Hall, the Library, Russell Hall, Sabin Hall, and Seerley Hall; will cost $450,000.
159	Increased home ec enrollment poses space problems at Wright Northern Iowan 76:30, p.4	01/29/1980	Mary Franken reports that there is a need for additional lecture rooms, laboratories, and office space.
160	Old Aud roof fixed Northern Iowan 76:2, p.17	09/07/1979	$75,000 was spent in repairs to the roof of the Auditorium over the summer.
161	Old Administration Building scheduled to be razed Alumnus 64:3, p.7	09/01/1979	Leland Thompson outlines reasons for building's destruction.
162	Elevator construction underway; to provide better access Northern Iowan 75:26, p.11	12/08/1978	Elevator being installed in Wright Hall.
163	Analyst handles reallocation of vacant space in UNI buildings Northern Iowan 74:49, p.3	04/11/1978	Leland Thomson is head of Facilities Planning and Space Assignment; Dr. Thomson talks about his responsibilities.
164	Alumna's gift provides campus landscaping Alumnus 61:3, p.23	09/01/1976	Professor Short's bequest will be used to landscape northeast corner of campus.
165	Prexy's; changes in store Northern Iowan 72:61, p.1	07/14/1976	Pond built for canoeing in 1932; committee recommends cleaning in up so that it will look nice; photo.
166	The ups and downs of getting around campus Alumnus 61:2, p.6	05/01/1976	Campus efforts to make facilities more accessible to the handicapped; photo.
167	Landscaping grant received Northern Iowan 72:45, p.7	03/23/1976	Thelma Short leaves $15,975 for landscaping projects, especially in the northeast corner of campus.
168	Speech/Art designs being finalized Northern Iowan 72:45, p.5	03/23/1976	Leland Thomson talks about plans for the facilities.
169	Administrative Council reaches compromise Northern Iowan 72:44, p.1	03/19/1976	On 18-7 vote, Council will allow one men's and one women's hall to have 24-hour visitation.
170	Speech-Arts Complex bids approved Alumnus 60:4, p.8	12/01/1975	Phase I budget of $5,153,873 approved; description of proposed facilities; groundbreaking ceremony held; theater to be named in honor of Professors Strayer and Wood; photo.
171	Speech-Art complex specs complete Northern Iowan 72:1, p.1	08/29/1975	Leland Thomson talks about the specifications that were recently given to contractors; bids will be opened September 4.
172	Plans finalized for speech-art building UNI Century 3:2, p.11	03/01/1975	Plans nearing completion for theater; planners talk about other features of complex; photo.
173	Speech/art plans near completion Northern Iowan 71:28, p.1	12/13/1974	Leland Thomson talks about the development of plans for the Speech/Art Complex; first phase will cost $4.6 million.
174	Speech/Art plans approved Northern Iowan 71:8, p.5	09/27/1974	Regents approve preliminary plans for $4.5 million, 78,000 square foot Phase 1 building.
175	Eight on staff named outstanding UNI Century 2:3, p.2	06/01/1974	List of professors named "Outstanding Educators of America for 1974".
176	Eight UNI educators are honored Northern Iowan 70:52, p.14	05/03/1974	Roster of those honored as "outstanding educators of America".
177	Untitled Northern Iowan 70:19, p.6	11/16/1973	Leland Thomson, Geoffrey Grimes, and Alvin Rudisill discuss plans for UNI's Industrial Arts and Technology building; photo.
178	New education center features media system Northern Iowan 118:16, p.4	09/14/1973	Leland Thomson describes the new facility.
179	Changes--a new face for UNI Alumnus 57:4, p.4	12/01/1972	A look at the new buildings on campus; examination of planned growth and need for more construction; photo.
180	Thomson elected as Phi Delta Kappa representative Northern Iowan 69:14, p.5	10/31/1972	Leland Thomson will serve on regional panel.
181	Faces old and new fill posts at UNI Alumnus 57:3, p.10	09/01/1972	Short sketches of those appointed to administrative positions; photo.
182	Thomson appointed assistant in technical planning Northern Iowan 64:62, p.4	07/19/1968	Will assist Mr. Beard; brief biographical sketch.
183	Alpha Chi Epsilon Old Gold 0:0, p.249	06/01/1956	Brief description of the group; photo.
184	Applied Skills Old Gold 0:0, p.132	06/01/1956	Brief description of the group; photo.
185	Bachelor of Arts Old Gold 0:0, p.282	06/01/1956	Directory of graduates; photo.
186	Seerley Hall Old Gold 0:0, p.124	06/01/1956	Brief description of the building; photo.
187	Westminster Fellowship Old Gold 0:0, p.246	06/01/1956	Brief description of the group; photo.
188	Chi's Practice "True Brotherhood" Old Gold 0:0, p.241	06/01/1955	Description of the Alpha Chi Epsilon fraternity and some of the events that the Chi's take part in, such as picnics, "coke" dates, and a Hobo party; photos.
189	Presbyterians Feature Service Projects Old Gold 0:0, p.238	06/01/1955	Description and photos of the Presbyterian Fellowship; photos.
190	Seerley, Newest Men's Dormitory Old Gold 0:0, p.108	06/01/1955	Description of the Dormitory with photos of the House Council and of Bob Boderman getting his hair cut by Ron Bro; photos.
191	Student Counselors Old Gold 0:0, p.116	06/01/1955	This photo accompanies the feature on the duties of the counselors in aiding the freshmen students and is located at the bottom of the page; photo.
192	Froyen wins presidential race; elected by 6 votes; Adams, Schroeder, Fellows also win College Eye 46:24, p.1	03/18/1955	Complete election results and vote tallies; photo.
193	Froyen, Thomson win primary; Lucas, Adams on veep ballot College Eye 46:23, p.1	03/11/1955	List of candidates for campus offices; photo.
194	Four run for SLB; hold primary Mar. 17 College Eye 46:22, p.1	03/04/1955
195	Jeffersonian Club Old Gold 0:0, p.243	06/01/1948	Brief description of the group; photo.
196	McCuskey's mighty matmen among the nation's best Old Gold 0:0, p.182	06/01/1948	Brief description of the activity; photo.
197	Religious organizations Old Gold 0:0, p.265	06/01/1948	List of members; photo.
198	Religious organizations Old Gold 0:0, p.265	06/01/1948	List of members; photo.