UNI Museum
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| 1 | Former UNI provost continues "no confidence" streak at NEIU Northern Iowan 119:54, p.1 |
Former UNI provost Gloria Gibson received a vote of no confidence at UNI in March of 2012. She was named president of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) in March 2018. She received her second vote of no confidence in December of 2022; photos. | |
| 2 | Panther Portrait: Woman crush Wednesday at the UNI Museum Northern Iowan 119:44, p.5 |
Five photos that came from various social media posts from the UNI Museum for their Women crush Wednesday series celebrating Women's History Month; photo. | |
| 3 | Woman crush Wednesday at the UNI Museum Northern Iowan 119:44, p.4 |
The UNI Museum located in Rod Library is posting historical photos on "Women Crush Wednesday" to celebrate important women throughout UNI's history for Women's History Month; photo. |
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| 4 | Women crush Wednesday at the UNI Museum Northern Iowan 119:44, p.4 |
The UNI Museum located in Rod Library is posting historical photos on "Women Crush Wednesday" to celebrate important women throughout UNI's history for Women's History Month; photo. |
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| 5 | DigUNI showcases archaeology program with campus excavation Northern Iowan 119:16, p.4 |
For Family Weekend, DigUNI is hosting an open house for anyone to come and experience an excavation site firsthand. Aubrey Schafbuch interviews Donald Gaff who shares the benefits of having events like this and invites everyone to join; photo. | |
| 6 | "Whose Voice" museum exhibit Northern Iowan 118:12, p.4 |
The UNI Museum on the first floor of Rod Library opened a new exhibit titled "Whose Voice". This exhibit asks the question who has the authority to tell these artifact's stories; photo. | |
| 7 | "The Earth is a House of Stories" staged in UNI Art Gallery Northern Iowan 118:4, p.4 |
"The Earth is a House of Stories" exhibit opens in the Gallery of Art; photos. | |
| 8 | Bringing pandemics to life across all generations Northern Iowan 117:25, p.4 |
Departments across the Rod Library curated a display about the 1918 influenza pandemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic; photo. | |
| 9 | Library exhibit explores WWI impact Northern Iowan 116:28, p.5 |
The exhibit "World War I: Lessons and Legacies" is on display in the Rod Library Learning Commons through February 15. It includes artifacts from the UNI Museum and documents and photos from the Special Collections and University Archives. Two lectures will happen in conjunction with the exhibit: "Warriors, Caregivers, and Patriots: Women's Experiences in the First World War," by associate history professor Emily Machen, and "For the Fallen: Military Cemeteries of the Western Front," by associate history professor Thomas Connors; photos. | |
| 10 | Panther Portrait: Get Social @Rod Northern Iowan 116:3, p.5 |
Rod Library held a building-wide event on September 4, 2019. Each department at Rod held their own information sessions and/or events that highlighted their departments' functions; photos. | |
| 11 | RodCon 2019 Northern Iowan 115:49, p.1 |
Rod Library's RodCon, a mini comic-con held April 13, welcomed about 3,000 visitors; photo. | |
| 12 | UNI Museum unveils mastodon tusk Northern Iowan 115:47, p.1 |
A mastodon tusk found by a man in Hampton, Iowa in the early 1900s was later donated to the UNI Museum in 1934. After undergoing conservation beginning in 2014 with assistance from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, the tusk as of April 2 is on display as part of the museum's exhibits in Rod Library; photo. | |
| 13 | UNI Museum shows ceramics exhibit Northern Iowan 115:12, p.1 |
The UNI Art Gallery and UNI Museum is showing a co-curated exhibit "Cultural Impressions: Identities Molded in Clay"; photos. | |
| 14 | Frederick Douglas festival coming to library Northern Iowan 115:5, p.5 |
To mark the 200th anniversary of Frederick Douglass's birthday, the Rod Library will host the "Power of Words" festival September 18-22; photo. | |
| 15 | Gallery of Art highlights women artists Northern Iowan 114:28, p.1 |
The Gallery of Art is exhibiting "Women as Makers," curated by professor Elizabeth Sutton and gallery director Darrell Taylor, January 8 - February 27; March 19 - April 14; and April 23 - May 5. It features women artists from the permanent collection and pieces from the UNI museum; photo. |
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| 16 | Public Radio brings rock, news to UNI Northern Iowan 114:20, p.2 |
The Cedar Falls Iowa Public Radio (IPR) studio located in the Communication Arts Center operates stations KUNI, a mix of news and music, and KHKE, which plays classical music; photos. |
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| 17 | UNI Museum Herb Hake exhibit Northern Iowan 114:10, p.5 |
The UNI Museum displayed the works of Herb Hake on September 24. Hake was an artist as well as a radio broadcaster at UNI. The event displayed some of his works as well as student artists who attempted to recreate his style by creating caricatures of staff and students; photo. |
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| 18 | Welcome back with Rock the Stacks Northern Iowan 113:1, p.1 |
The UNI Museum hosts its first "Rock the Stacks" event, with local performance groups Kitsch, Peas and Carrot, and TWINS; photos. | |
| 19 | Panther Portrait: Opening of the Friends of the UNI Museum gift shop Northern Iowan 112:44, p.4 |
The UNI Museum gift shop held its grand opening in Rod Library on March 23; proceeds benefit the museum; photos. | |
| 20 | Rod Library is my bae and it can be yours too Northern Iowan 112:41, p.3 |
Carr-Murphy encourages students to visit Rod Library and take advantage of all it has to offer; photos. | |
| 21 | Museum roars back to life Northern Iowan 112:19, p.1 |
After its Hudson Road location closed to the public in 2012, the UNI Museum has re-opened in Rod Library. It features three new exhibits: Lighting Up: Drug Culture Around the World; Dia de los Muertos; and Elements of Design: Historical Symbolism in Material Culture; photo. | |
| 22 | Explore the microscopic world of plants at the University Museum Public Relations News Release 2010:201, p.1 |
The exhibit explores how plants have evolved with special adaptations that allow them to thrive under hostile conditions. | |
| 23 | Explore the microscopic world of plants at the University Museum. Public Relations News Release 2010:201, p.1 |
The exhibit explores how plants have evolved with special adaptations that allow them to thrive under hostile conditions. |
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| 24 | Local photographers featured in exhibit opening Jan. 8. Public Relations News Release 2010:170, p.1 |
On display at the University Museum is "Artistry in Nature," will feature works from amateur photographers of all ages across Iowa. |
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| 25 | UNI Museums to host its annual family fun day Public Relations News Release 2008:155, p.1 |
"A Visit to Africa" is being held in conjunction with the Museum's featured exhibit, "Visions of Africa: Art and Ritual" on display now through Dec. 20. The collection represents nine different cultural groups. |
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| 26 | UNI Museum to host West African Drum workshop and performance Public Relations News Release 2008:109, p.1 |
West African drummer Madou Dembele, who was raised in Mali, West Africa, comes from 33 generations of jembe players. He trained under the tutelage of his grandfather. He will perform at the UNI center for Energy and Environmental Education. |
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| 27 | Monday, Feb. 6 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2 |
CROW Forum lecture will be held; Wilson Series on Business Ethics will focus on "Whistle-Blowing"; new exhibit opens at the University Museum; V-Day Week begins. |
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| 28 | UNI calendar Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 |
Lectures and events for the week of April 12-16. |
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| 29 | Travels in Indonesia slide presentation to be held at University of Northern Iowa Museum Sunday, December 10 Public Relations News Release 1995:156, p.1 |
Sue Grosboll will present a slide presentation on Indonesia December 10. |
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| 30 | University of Northern Iowa's Cultural and Natural Outreach Program to sponsor "Flashback" Public Relations News Release 0:434, p.1 |
A dance, music, and fashion revival of the '60s and '70s will be held at Electric Park. The revival is sponsored by CANO-P. |
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| 31 | Hmong American Dress topic for Wednesday lecture, October 13 in conjunction with minority costumes and textiles of China exhibit at University of Nort Public Relations News Release 1993:120, p.1 |
A slide presentation on "Hmong American Dress" will be presented October 13 at UNI. |
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| 32 | New exhibit at University of Northern Iowa Museum uses student/faculty input Public Relations News Release 1992:527, p.1 |
UNI Museum display is made up of people's responses to objects. |
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| 33 | University of Northern Iowa sponsors the "Tour of Hearts and Flowers" Public Relations News Release 1992:337, p.1 |
Valentine's Day "Hearts and Flowers Tour" to include the University Museum, the Marshall Center One-room School, the Biology Greenhouse, and the Gallery of Art. |
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| 34 | New ornithology exhibit at the University of Northern Iowa Museum to begin Saturday, October 17 Public Relations News Release 1992:126, p.1 |
Over 150 birds in their natural environment will be on display at the UNI Museum. |
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| 35 | New Museum Director at University of Northern Iowa plans to increase visibility of Museum and ITS programs Public Relations News Release 1992:29, p.1 |
One of the goals of the UNI Museum's new director is to increase the visibility of the Museum to the Cedar Valley. |
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| 36 | University of Northern Iowa to present one-day seminar on the artist in business Monday (April 9) Public Relations News Release 1989:533, p.1 |
The "Artist in Business" seminar is held in the University Museum, sponsored by the Department of Art and the Office of Conference and Visitor Services. The program will cover budgeting, taxes, market plans, and other elements of marketing. |
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| 37 | Digging up dinosaurs! Learning is fun for children at the museum. Public Relations News Release 1989:276, p.1 |
Children learn best when they can visualize the subjects they are studying, and visiting a museum can provide them with that extra element, according to Ron Wilson. |
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| 38 | 'A History of the Mesquakies' topic of lecture at University of Northern Iowa Museum, Sunday (March 12) Public Relations News Release 1988:334, p.1 |
Jonathan Buffalo, a Mesquakie Indian and historian, will present a history of Tama's Mesquakie tribe. The program is part of the Museum's monthly lecture series. |
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| 39 | 'Wildlife Trekking Safari to Kenya' topic of lecture at University of Northern Iowa Museum, Sunday (Feb. 12.) Public Relations News Release 1988:288, p.1 |
Shirley Cropper says presentation will provide audience with a feeling and flavor of Kenya featuring wildlife, people and the land. |
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| 40 | Celebration 'Under the Big Top' is planned for the University of Northern Iowa Homecoming, Sept. 28-Oct. 2 Public Relations News Release 1988:60, p.1 |
Many Homecoming activities planned, such as a theatre production, window painting competition, golf tournament, pep rally, music, "campaniniling, foot ball game versus the Leathernecks of Western Illinois. |
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| 41 | University of Northern Iowa Museum Grand Opening, Sept. 24-25. Public Relations News Release 1988:52, p.1 |
Kristine Hoepner puts the finishing touches on a map depicting the ecological regiond of the North American animals on display. North American mammals are just one of the displays visitors can view during the Museum's Grand Opening, Sept. 24-25. |
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| 42 | University of Northern Iowa Museum Grand Opening, Sept. 24-25. Public Relations News Release 1988:52, p.1 |
North American mamals exibit at the new UNI Museum, just one of the many exhibits visitors will be able to view during the grand opening. |
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| 43 | University of Northern Iowa Museum grand opening, Sept. 24-25. Public Relations News Release 1988:44, p.1 |
Murphy the Moose, a white tailed deer and a possum carefully inspect the work of Kristine Hoepner as she draws a map depicting the ecological regions of animals from North America. |
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| 44 | University of Northern Iowa Museum grand opening, Sept. 24-25. Public Relations News Release 1988:44, p.1 |
Moris Bries classifies ans catalogues three of the many Indian artifacts that will be on display at the Museum. Bries has spent the last year helping unpack, classify and catalogue the Museum's anthropology collection, getting the Museum ready. |
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| 45 | Northern Iowa Museum grand opening planned, committee announced. Public Relations News Release 1988:468, p.1 |
Members of the University of Northern Iowa Museum Grand Opening Planning Committee gathered recently in one of the Museum's display areas for a photo. |
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| 46 | Northern Iowa museum grand opening planned, committee announced. Public Relations News Release 1988:468, p.1 |
Lessons on wildlife, historic artifacts and other Iowa specimens and treasures await northeast Iowa residents at the new University of Northern Iowa Museum, at a formal grand opening celebration September 22-24. |
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| 47 | Museum seeks funds Alumnus 70:4, p.4 |
The UNI Museum seeks funds for a new building, collections transfer, exhibit development, and other projects. |