Waack--William Lee (Class of 1949; Education Faculty)
Displaying 51 - 100 of 129 in reverse chronological order
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| 51 | "Great Teachers" have several traits in common Public Relations News Release 1992:232, p.1 |
William Waack suggests that similarities exist between good teachers. Subject knowledge and the ability to relate subject matter to every day life are valuable assets. | |
| 52 | Passing down the wisdom. Public Relations News Release 1992:221, p.1 |
William Waack states that teachers leave lasting impressions on their students. | |
| 53 | Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1991:727, p.1 |
Eighth Annual Iowa Summer Institute in Gifted Education is underway at UNI. Speakers include; Felica Kaufman, Maureen Neihart, Jim and Deb Delisle, Susan Winebrenner, and Wallace Kennedy. | |
| 54 | "CONTAG '92" to feature festival of artistic talent Public Relations News Release 1991:719, p.1 |
The eighth annual Iowa Summer Institute in Gifted Education will feature 35 artists in residence. Keynote speakers will include Jim and Deb Delisle and Steven Michael Harris. | |
| 55 | Head of the class; teachers for a new America Northern Iowa Today 76:1, p.12 |
Survey of UNI's efforts to prepare teachers. | |
| 56 | "CONTAG '92" at University of Northern Iowa July 19-24 to address issues concerning the talented and gifted Public Relations News Release 1991:677, p.1 |
The focus of the eighth annual Iowa Summer Institute in Gifted Education is understanding gifted children and managing their educational opportunities. Participants will hear speakers from across the United States. | |
| 57 | Five students awarded teacher education scholarships to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:633, p.1 |
Five Iowa high school seniors were awarded full tuition scholarships to UNI. | |
| 58 | Summer telecourse "Programming for the Gifted" offered through IPTV by University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:593, p.1 |
Mary Meeker, John Feldhusen, Harry Passow, Dorothy Sisk, Maxine Green, and Donna Rae Clasen will present models for a course designed for teachers of gifted and talented children. The course will be aired on IPTV. | |
| 59 | Iowa university presidents drop teacher accreditation program Northern Iowan 88:47, p.1 |
Decide not to seek accreditation from National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. | |
| 60 | Telecourse on teachng the gifted to be offered beginning September 9 by University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:11, p.1 |
A telecourse aimed at helping teachers deal with gifted students will be offered by Iowa Public Television. | |
| 61 | Children's learning styles, Culture Fair among topics to be discussed at University of Northern Iowa July 21-26 for "Contag 91" Public Relations News Release 1990:658, p.1 |
Seventh annual conference for talented and gifted to be held at UNI. Speakers include Nancy L. Johnson, Tony Gregorc, Bella Kranz, Michael Brandwein, Clint Bunke, and Mary Ann Evans. | |
| 62 | Summertime and the kids are squirrelly--how to keep 'em busy. Public Relations News Release 1990:618, p.1 |
Parents of talented and gifted children need to be organized and offered a higher range of activities. | |
| 63 | "Contag 91" at University of Northern Iowa July 21-26 to address issues concerning the talented and gifted. Public Relations News Release 1990:605, p.1 |
Seventh annual Conference for Talented and Gifted will be held at UNI. Speakers include; Dr. Tony Gregorc, Dr. Bella Kranz, Michael Brandwein, Dr. Clint Bunke, and Nancy Johnson | |
| 64 | Five students awarded teacher education scholarships to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:552, p.1 |
Winners announced of full tuition scholarships to UNI. | |
| 65 | Beginning teachers conference hosted by UNI Department of Teaching Northern Iowan 87:32, p.4 |
Speakers at conference last Friday included Thomas Switzer, Jody Stone, and Peggy Ishler. William Waack and Ann Dunbar presented a special session. | |
| 66 | Iowa educators help train future teachers Public Relations News Release 1990:267, p.1 |
Public school teachers and UNI teaching faculty join forces to enhance student teaching experiences. | |
| 67 | Registration deadline nears for University of Northern Iowa's first beginning teacher conference Public Relations News Release 1990:185, p.1 |
Support and encouragement for new teachers is the goal of UNI beginning teacher conference. James Jackson to deliver keynote address. | |
| 68 | UNI invites students to reach potential Northern Iowan 86:64, p.4 |
Highlights of upcoming TAG conference. | |
| 69 | "CONTAG '90" at University of Northern Iowa July 22-27 to address issues concerning the talented and gifted. Public Relations News Release 1990:683, p.1 |
The conference is planned to meet the needs of teachers, counselors, administrators and parents in understanding gifted children and managing their educational opportunities. | |
| 70 | Schindler education center to be dedicated Saturday (May 12) at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:633, p.1 |
The building is being named in honor of the late Alvin W. Schindler, a 1927 graduate of UNI, in recognition of his accomplishments in the field of education. | |
| 71 | The knowledge explosion; preparing teachers for the '90s and beyond Northern Iowa Today 73:2, p.12 |
Director of Teacher Education discusses ways that UNI is training teachers to meet future challenges including culture, communication, and curriculum. | |
| 72 | Children's gifted and talented course and children's curriculum course to be offered at Council Bluffs by University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:37, p.1 |
"The Gifted Child" and "Analysis and Design of Curriculum for Young Children" will be offered on Mondays from 5:30 to 9:10 p.m. Sept. 11 through Nov. 27. | |
| 73 | Conference for teaching talented and gifted underway at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:574, p.1 |
List of participants in "CONTAG '89." Featured speakers are Miriam Adderholdt-Elliott, Annabeth Gish and Judith Gish. Sessions will address shattering myths about gifted children; mentors and mentoring; modeling intelligent behavior, and self esteem. | |
| 74 | Teaching trends examined --why are more students becoming teachers? Public Relations News Release 1988:537, p.1 |
Enrollment in teacher education programs increased by 20.2 percent between '85 and '86, and that figure continues to grow. | |
| 75 | Issues concerning the talented and gifted to be topic of 'CONTAG '89' hosted by the University of Northern Iowa, July 23-28. Public Relations News Release 1988:524, p.1 |
Conference on Talented and Gifted to address issues and topics of concern to techers, counselors, administrators and parents of talented and gifted children. | |
| 76 | Five students awarded teacher education scholarships to University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:475, p.1 |
Recipients named, alternates and other finalists in the competition named. | |
| 77 | Northen Iowa's college of education hosts conference to help improve teacher education program, April 13-14. Public Relations News Release 1988:404, p.1 |
The purpose of the two day confrence is to bring together cadre members from several of the state's school districts which serve as student teaching centers for Northern Iowa in order to begin and continue to improve teacher education at UNI. | |
| 78 | Northern Iowa to host some 50 Davenport students in first phase of program to encouage teaching careers. Public Relations News Release 1988:129, p.1 |
The program encourages minorities to enter the teaching profession. Parents and students will participate in a variety of activites on campus at UNI and learn more about teacher education program. | |
| 79 | Test required for education majors Northern Iowan 85:15, p.1 |
William Waack talks about the Pre-Professional Skills Test. | |
| 80 | State Board of Regents President to address Northern Iowa faculty Monday (Oct. 3) Public Relations News Release 1988:76, p.1 |
Marvin Pomerantz, will address the faculty of the University of Northern Iowa, during a Faculty Meeting, scheduled for 3 p.m. in the Strayer-Wood Theatre. | |
| 81 | UNI prof receives national award Northern Iowan 85:7, p.11 |
Professor Waack receives national theater education award; profile; photo. | |
| 82 | University of Northern Iowa professor receives national award for work in theatre education. Public Relations News Release 1988:22, p.1 |
William Waack received special recognition award from the American Alliance for Theatre Education. | |
| 83 | Students now receive grades for acting up in class! Public Relations News Release 1988:11, p.1 |
National K-12 curriculum in theatre education, developed for the first time. | |
| 84 | Author of 'the gifted kids survival guide' to keynote 'contag '88' at Northern Iowa, July 24-29 Public Relations News Release 1988:497, p.1 |
Confrence discusses Talented and Gifted program. Speakers from across the country will present. | |
| 85 | Using books to solve problems, meet children's needs is topic of UNI workshop June 6-17. Public Relations News Release 1988:444, p.1 |
The use of books as an interactive tool in problem solving will be examined. Participants learn to use books from four thematic viewpoints to meet children's needs: educational, personal, social and vocational. | |
| 86 | Bibliotherapy: Not just another therapy Public Relations News Release 1987:350, p.1 |
Professor Bill Waack discusses the use of reading as therapy for a wide number of problems faced by adolescents. | |
| 87 | Northern Iowa College of Education selects 1986-87 faculty award winners Public Relations News Release 1987:161, p.1 |
Awards for teaching, scholarship, and professional services are given to Professors Jody Stone, William Waack, William Stainback, and Susan Stainback. Elizabeth martin heads the COE Faculty Awards Committee. | |
| 88 | Ed. faculty nominations being taken Northern Iowan 84:24, p.7 |
Seeking nominations for outstanding faculty. | |
| 89 | Kearney receives teaching award Northern Iowan 84:17, p.7 |
Gayle Kearney wins NCTE award; photo. | |
| 90 | Faculty-wide meeting called to discuss new requirements Northern Iowan 84:5, p.1 |
Faculty will reconsider teacher education sequence approved by Senate in spring. | |
| 91 | University of Northern Iowa courses to be held at NITI Public Relations News Release 1987:21, p.1 |
Professors William Waack and Len Froyen instruct education courses at the Northeast Iowa Technical Institute. Waack instructed on oral interpretation of literature, and Froyen instructed on classroom discipline. | |
| 92 | UNI Talented and Gifted Children Conference has openings July 12-17 Public Relations News Release 1987:420, p.1 |
Professor William Waack speaks on the Annual Conference on Talented and Gifted, a program for teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents of gifted children. | |
| 93 | UNI College of Education honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research Public Relations News Release 1987:387, p.1 |
Four faculty members of the College of Education are recognized for their contributions to their profession. Professor William Waack receives the distinguished service award for his work in language arts education. Includes members of selection committee. | |
| 94 | Meeting needs of talented and gifted children is focus of UNI Conference July 12-17 Public Relations News Release 1987:369, p.1 |
The third Annual Conference on Talented and Gifted, sponsored by the College of Education, addresses school resources, counseling, parenting, and community. | |
| 95 | 400 of Iowa's top speech students to be honored at UNI Monday (April 13) Public Relations News Release 1987:314, p.1 |
Four-hundred high school students performed in acting, public speaking, and poetry interpretation at the Iowa High School Association's Individual Events All-State Festival. University faculty served as critics, with the each event hosted on campus. | |
| 96 | Iowa Association of Middle Level Educators to hold spring conference at UNI April 5-6 Public Relations News Release 1987:295, p.1 |
The Iowa Association of Middle Level Educators spring conference, featuring a number programs presented by Iowan educators, including university faculty. An award ceremony was held in honor of R. Paul Brimm, who served as principal of Price Lab School. | |
| 97 | UNI to offer eight telecourses for college credit Public Relations News Release 1986:144, p.1 |
Eight telecourses are available to persons suffering from work and time restraints. Students view these programs from home, and complete course work by mail. The programs deal in education, astronomy, computer science, anthropology, and Jewish culture. | |
| 98 | Seventy Iowans share ideas for teaching gifted children at UNI CONTAG conference Public Relations News Release 1986:500, p.1 |
The second annual Conference on the Talented and Gifted is coordinated by Professor Bill Waack. Teachers and parents came together to participate in lectures on recent developments on teaching gifted students. Includes a list of participants. | |
| 99 | Latest developments in education of TAG children is CONTAG conference topic at UNI Sunday-Friday Public Relations News Release 1986:489, p.1 |
An overview of the second annual Conference on the Talented and Gifted '86, coordinated by Prof. Bill Waack. There were four speakers, who discussed the use aesthetics in education and the utilization of school resources to benefit gifted students. | |
| 100 | Price Lab School auditorium at UNI to be named for Ken Butzier at May 18 ceremony Public Relations News Release 1986:418, p.1 |
He taught language arts and was director of speech and theatre activities at Northern University High School for twenty-five years; a reception will follow; he received his bachelor's degree from UNI; a scholarship also bears his name. |