Vernier--Douglas L. [Broadcast Services Director]

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1 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.

2 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.
3 KUNI trying to provide more access to public radio stations
Northern Iowan 96:26, p.1
KUNI wants to provide a public radio station to northwest and south central Iowa.
4 Despite delay, KUNI fundraiser is successful
Northern Iowan 92:24, p.6
Over $90,000 pledged.
5 KUNI gets back on air
Northern Iowan 92:19, p.3
Repair crews fix wind-damaged lines on tower.
6 Gusts of wind damage tower; problem forces KUNI off the air indefinitely
Northern Iowan 92:18, p.1
Repair crew will arrive to assess damage to transmission tower near Walker.
7 KUNI holds fundraiser under threat of losing public funding
Northern Iowan 91:42, p.1
Aim to double pledge amount.
8 Public radio on the endangered list
Northern Edition 3:2, p.5
Potential effects of cuts in public funding on public radio.
9 Commercial effects of public broadcasting.
Public Relations News Release 1994:223, p.1
Commercial broadcasting stations will also be affected, if public broadcasting doesn't receive funding.
10 KUNI broadens reach to Des Moines
Northern Iowan 90:24, p.3
Receives permission to install translator in Des Moines area.
11 UNI to buy $480,000 satellite truck; questions raised over dollar limits, possible competition with commercial business
Northern Iowan 90:13, p.1
Will purchase mobile broadcasting truck; administrators explain potential uses.
12 KUNI: UNI's "hidden" alternative
Northern Iowan 90:10, p.9
Description of programming on KUNI; photo.
13 A revolution by fiber optics, not firearms; Iowa's telecommunications superhighway due to open this fall
Northern Iowa Today 77:1, p.2
Outlines potential uses of fiber optic network on campus and across Iowa; photo.
14 KUNI back after loss of power
Northern Iowan 88:32, p.1
Faulty transmission line causes problem.
15 Budget cuts hit public radio stations
Public Relations News Release 1991:47, p.1
UNI radio stations are now silent for five or six hours each day during the early morning hours due to budget cuts.
16 Doug Vernier
Campus News Network 1:4, p.2
Presents paper on FM channel search.
17 KUNI director joins delegation of Iowa regional opinion leaders in visiting Japan.
Public Relations News Release 1989:149, p.1
Asia Foundation will fund a two-week visit to Japan. Doug Vernier will be part of a delegation of leaders to get a feeling on a variety of issues. The Iowa delegation members discussed issues of trade, agricultural unions, business leaders and others.
18 KUNI/KHKE/KUNY director joins Iowa delegation to Japan.
Public Relations News Release 1989:149, p.1
Doug Vernier and his wife Gayle visited a UNI graduate in Japan recently. The Verniers were members of the Iowa Regional Opinion Leaders delegation to Japan, sponsored by the Asia Foundation to promote intercultural understanding.
19 KUNI/KHKE/KUNY director joins Iowa delegation to Japan.
Public Relations News Release 1989:149, p.1
Member of the "Iowa Regional Opinion Leaders" delegation to Japan visited a Japanese rice farm during their two-week trip.
20 Breaking down stereotypes and making new friends with a new world leader: Japan.
Public Relations News Release 1989:112, p.1
Japan has adopted pieces of Western beliefs and systems that have transformed the country into a new world power. Doug Vernier says drugs, crime, and pollution, are problems the Japanese haven't had to deal with and says our country can learn a lot.
21 Governor declares Saturday (Nov. 7) Public Broadcasting Day in response to efforts at KUNI/KHKE support group at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:125, p.1
Governor Branstad declares the birth of Public Broadcasting Day to recognize the signing of the Public Broadcasting Act. The act resulted in the creation of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, formed under Lyndon B. Johnson.
22 New members named to Publication Board
Northern Iowan 83:25, p.4
Jerry Klinkowitz and Mary Franken will join board; some questions about reasons for changes.
23 KUNI/KHKE to expand
Northern Iowan 82:61, p.3
Will build broadcast tower to serve Mason City and Clear Lake.
24 KUNI/KHKE receives $166,000 grant for 8,000-watt Mason City/Clear Lake repeater station
Public Relations News Release 1986:478, p.1
A grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce is received by the university's public radio station. The grant allowed KUNI to broadcast in both Mason City and Clear Lake areas.
25 Vernier named to task force
Northern Iowan 82:57, p.8
Will be part of group that will study ways to increase listening audience.
26 Senate: 'frequencies monopolized'
Northern Iowan 82:47, p.3
UNISA and broadcasting department debate the use of University radio frequencies; UNISA recommends that KCRS use the KHKE frequency.
27 Plan may eliminate on-air fundraising
Northern Iowan 82:43, p.10
KUNI needs to raise money to make up for cuts in funding by state and federal sources.
28 Students contribute to first UNI student scholarly journal
Public Relations News Release 1986:255, p.1
The title of the journal will be "Draftings In;" it contains noteworthy research and writing by UNI graduate students and students in UNI's undergraduate honor society; it was published by the UNI Board of Student Publications.
29 Doug Vernier
Northern Iowa Today 14:1, p.7
Elected to NPR board.
30 UNI public radio stations KUNI/KHKE unveil new logo
Public Relations News Release 1985:134, p.1
The logo was designed by graphic designer Duane Wood who is a member of the Friends of KUNI/KHKE board of directors.
31 Quality of campus journalism threatened
Northern Iowan 82:15, p.1
Due to limited funds, only two courses will be offered.
32 Vernier elected to national board
Northern Iowan 82:8, p.10
Will serve on national board; photo.
33 KUNI/KHKE's Doug Vernier Elected to National Public Radio Board of Directors; Predicts 'Difficult Times' for NPR
Public Relations News Release 1985:46, p.1
Doug Vernier, the general manager of KUNI/KHKE-FM, was elected to the National Public Radio Board and thinks it will be a hard time for NPR to recover from its dept.
34 Northern Iowa's Public Radio Station, Kuni, Rated Top in its Marker by Arbitron
Public Relations News Release 1985:26, p.1
The workers at KUNI-FM believe the reason why they have so many listeners is because they have more live broadcasts, the "Morning Edition," and the verity of music.
35 Predictions for 2000
Northern Iowan 81:26, p.1
Area officials comment on how to prepare for the future.
36 Vernier elected PRMA president
Alumnus 67:4, p.7
Will head regional association.
37 KUNI director responds
Northern Iowan 80:19, p.2
Stresses that KUNI does indeed support the Panthers.
38 Vernier inaugurated
Northern Iowan 80:12, p.10
Will serve as president of Midwest public broadcasting group.
39 KUNI hits difficult times
Northern Iowan 80:2, p.1
Carl Jenkins and Doug Vernier talk about KUNI's financial position; photo.
40 NPR financial 'fallout'
Northern Iowan 79:60, p.1
Financial picture for KUNI.
41 NPR is in a "sorry state"
Northern Iowan 79:59, p.1
Doug Vernier talks at length about public radio finances; photo.
42 KUNI/KHKE make friends while serving eastern Iowa
Alumnus 67:1, p.16
A close look at the programming and its appeal to audiences; photo.
43 Non-commercial radio faces financial crisis
Northern Iowan 78:44, p.1
Doug Vernier talks about the financial situation for public radio.
44 Grant Price to speak to education group
Public Relations News Release 1981:72, p.1
Phi Delta Kappa members will hear from KWWL vice president Grant Price.
45 Role of mass media in education topic of Phi Delta Kappa meeting
Public Relations News Release 1981:53, p.1
Representatives from area media will speak on this topic; schedule of presentations.
46 Computers on campus
Alumnus 66:2, p.4
Broad survey of computer uses and needs on campus; photo.
47 Fundraiser nets $33,417
Northern Iowan 77:17, p.12
For public radio.
48 Satellite broadcasts begin
Northern Iowan 76:28, p.6
A new satellite antenna receiving system will come into effect soon for KHKE.
49 KHKE increases power
Northern Iowan 76:4, p.4
KHKE received permission to boost its station's signal strength from 8000 watts to 10,000 watts.
50 Richey denies politics involved in delay of KUNI service to Clinton
Northern Iowan 75:62, p.1
The Board of Regents deferred approval of a 10-watt radio translator in Clinton for KUNI.
51 How to move two radio stations
Alumnus 63:3, p.18
Signs off from Auditorium location on June 2; back on air in Speech-Art Complex in twelve hours; photo.
52 KUNI moves to Speech Complex; both public stations get new studios
Northern Iowan 74:60, p.1
Quick description of the move to new facilities; photo.
53 Broadcaster Vernier testifies before House
Northern Iowan 74:5, p.7
Doug Vernier talks about the need to update communications laws.
54 KUNI tower damaged again; still off air
Northern Iowan 73:20, p.5
KUNI's broadcasting antenna suffered equipment failure again due to wind damage; will be repaired when weather permits.
55 CPB workshops
Northern Iowan 73:4, p.16
Douglas Vernier and others will conduct four radio fund-raising workshops.
56 Public radio drive successful; Vernier explains
Northern Iowan 72:52, p.6
Pledges total over $15,000.
57 KHKE-FM returns to the air
Northern Iowan 72:1, p.7
Broadcasting at 89.5 FM with 8000 watts of power.
58 Public radio awarded grant
Northern Iowan 71:60, p.1
Federal grants totaling over $93,000 will be used for developing a production facility and for increasing membership.
59 Stereo broadcasting begins
Northern Iowan 71:47, p.11
KHKE will change frequency from 88.1 to 89.5 and increase power from 2000 to 8000 watts.
60 Friends to hold fund drive
Northern Iowan 71:44, p.12
Susan Stamberg will speak to meeting.
61 KUNI broadcasts folk art
Northern Iowan 71:29, p.8
Will audition folk musicians.
62 Tower strengths KUNI
Northern Iowan 71:28, p.5
Doug Vernier talks about effects of new tower near Walker; photo.
63 Fatal tower collapse delays new station
Alumnus 58:4, p.9
Five killed in collapse of KCRG tower on which UNI's equipment was to have been installed; delays start of 100,000 watt public radio station.
64 KHKE premier; News-Plus-Twenty
Northern Iowan 70:16, p.4
Will feature Iowa news; photo.
65 Decision made to operate two campus stations; for the price of one
Northern Iowan 69:45, p.5
Doug Vernier outlines history and plans for the two stations: KHKE and KUNI.
66 Regents approve license application request
Northern Iowan 69:41, p.4
KHKE will continue to broadcast at 88.1 megahertz; new station will broadcast at 90.9.
67 KHKE qualified by CPB for public broadcasting
Northern Iowan 69:20, p.1
Has become member of National Public Radio; outline of potential programming.
68 FM station reorganized
Northern Iowan 69:1, p.5
KHKE will go off air for re-organization; will come back with longer hours and National Public Radio programming.
69 Faces old and new fill posts at UNI
Alumnus 57:3, p.10
Short sketches of those appointed to administrative positions; photo.