Thomson--Leland A. (Class of 1956; Facilities Planning Staff)

Displaying 101 - 150 of 200 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
101	Instructor sues UNI Northern Iowan 82:55, p.1	05/02/1986	Barbara Cassino petitions for injunction against the use of the new Art Building until environmental conditions are investigated.
102	Investigations to date of UNI ceramics lab have indentified no specific health hazards Public Relations News Release 1986:396, p.1	04/29/1986	Thomson said the matter had been referred to litigation so further comments needed to be obtained through lawyers.
103	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.
104	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.
105	Streets reworked in summer Northern Iowan 82:47, p.7	04/04/1986	Campus and Wisconsin streets will be getting a new look.
106	Offices ready by May Northern Iowan 82:47, p.7	04/04/1986	Student services look forward to their upcoming move into Bartlett Hall.
107	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.
108	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.
109	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.
110	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.
111	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..
112	PEC parking lot is 'disservice' Northern Iowan 82:38, p.7	02/25/1986	Discusses the history of the PEC gravel parking lot.
113	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.
114	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.
115	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.
116	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.
117	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.
118	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.
119	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.
120	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.
121	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.
122	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.
123	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.
124	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.
125	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.
126	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.
127	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.
128	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.
129	CAC nearing completion Northern Iowan 80:48, p.1	04/03/1984	Leland Thomson talks about the new art facilities; photo.
130	Generic street names lack romance, spirit Alumnus 68:1, p.20	04/01/1984	Humorous lament over bland campus street names.
131	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.
132	Future of golf course "doomed" Northern Iowan 80:40, p.9	02/28/1984	Highway will be built through course.
133	Survey to be distributed Northern Iowan 80:32, p.8	01/31/1984	SCUP will distribute survey soon.
134	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.
135	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.
136	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.
137	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.
138	Students learn fire safety Northern Iowan 80:14, p.7	10/18/1983	Leland Thomson offers safety tips; photo.
139	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.
140	UNI-Dome to host industrial education exposition Northern Iowan 79:54, p.9	05/03/1983	Detailed description of upcoming exposition.
141	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.
142	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.
143	Committee votes for building demolition Northern Iowan 79:42, p.3	03/11/1983	Campus Planning Advisory Committee endorses demolition.
144	Plans awaiting Regents' approval Northern Iowan 79:40, p.6	03/04/1983	A look at plans for the new art building; photo.
145	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.
146	Plans being drawn for CAC completion Northern Iowan 79:28, p.8	01/21/1983	UNI officials consult with architects.
147	Administrators tour facilities, begin planning building Northern Iowan 79:27, p.4	01/18/1983	Leland Thomson talks about his tour of art facilities.
148	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.
149	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.
150	Alumni Service Award recipients Alumnus 66:4, p.6	12/01/1981	Winners for 1981; photo.