Wilkinson--Jack Dale (Classes of 1952 and 1958; Education Faculty)
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| 1 | 2002 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.23 |
Profiles of the new hall members; photo. | |
| 2 | Three University of Northern Iowa faculty members receive top faculty Public Relations News Release 2000:130, p.1 |
Professors Utz, May, and Wilkinson honored. | |
| 3 | Three UNI faculty members receive top faculty awards Campus News Network 11:5, p.1 |
UNI faculty members David May, Richard Utz, and Jack Wilkinson were awarded $2,000 each, honoring them for outstanding teaching, research, and professional service. | |
| 4 | The University of Northern Iowa Association of Educational Office Professionals announces 1998-99 officers Public Relations News Release 1998:36, p.1 |
Association of Educational Office Professionals elected officers for the 1998-99 year. A list of those elected is given. Jack Wilkinson will be guest speaker at October 13 meeting. | |
| 5 | Grant brings over 100 mathematics teachers from around the globe to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1997:417, p.1 |
UNI received $300,000 grant to work with Department of Defense Educational Authority to bring one hundred math teachers from around world to UNI for two workshops. | |
| 6 | Math teachers from around the world on University of Northern Iowa campus through Wednesday, July 30 Public Relations News Release 1996:474, p.1 |
Teachers from all over the globe will come together to focus on helping algebra and geometry teachers create better curriculum to help students learn more efficiently. | |
| 7 | UNI granted certification by NCAA Campus News Network 6:13, p.1 |
UNI athletic program received certification; photo. | |
| 8 | University of Northern Iowa granted certification by NCAA Public Relations News Release 1995:254, p.1 |
NCAA Committee on Athletics Certification accepts UNI as a certified institution. | |
| 9 | Playing by new rules Public Relations News Release 1995:224, p.1 |
NCAA changes may result in larger schools having more revenue to share. | |
| 10 | UNI submits plan for gender equity to NCAA's Northern Iowan 92:30, p.1 |
Plan drafted, sent to Ritrievi and Faculty Senate, and then to NCAA. | |
| 11 | Photo opportunities during UNI's Parents Weekend Saturday, October 22 Public Relations News Release 1994:120, p.1 |
Schedule of events during Parents Weekend at UNI is announced. | |
| 12 | UNI educators link up to form Council of Metro Educators Northern Iowan 91:8, p.1 |
Computer network for educators in metropolitan area planned. | |
| 13 | Council of Metro Educators formed. Public Relations News Release 1994:30, p.1 |
New organization formed to connect all teachers in the metro area. | |
| 14 | UNI math grant for helping Department of Defense Public Relations News Release 1993:647, p.1 |
Department of Defense awards a grant to UNI. | |
| 15 | University of Northern Iowa receives $750,000 to help Department of Defense revamp math curriculum Public Relations News Release 0:547, p.1 |
UNI receives a grant to aid development of math teaching methods for the Department of Defense. | |
| 16 | Eastern Iowa schools working with University of Northern Iowa for excellence in mathematics and science teaching Public Relations News Release 0:512, p.1 |
UNI and the Iowa Mathematics and Science Coalition have received a grant to establish a demonstration classrooms to model new ways of teaching math and science. | |
| 17 | Eisenhower grants awarded Campus News Network 3:10, p.1 |
Description of projects funded at UNI. | |
| 18 | University of Northern Iowa proposals approved for grants Public Relations News Release 1992:285, p.1 |
Eisenhower grants fund projects by Iowa colleges and universities to improve math and science education. | |
| 19 | UNI faculty and students share Campus News Network 3:6, p.1 |
Activities involving UNI people in local schools during American Education Week. | |
| 20 | NSF-funded project preparing elementary math and science teachers continuing at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:705, p.1 |
Workshops for Iowa teachers, serving as host teachers for UNI student teachers, were held at UNI. | |
| 21 | University of Northern Iowa professor receives funding for math in-service program at the Sac and Fox Settlement School Public Relations News Release 1991:530, p.1 |
Jack Wilkinson received a grant from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Fund to work with teachers at the Sac and Fox settlement school. | |
| 22 | The passing of the age of the Cleavers Public Relations News Release 1991:434, p.1 |
Today's family is changing. The Iowa Regents Center for Early Developmental Education provides a focused effort to improve early childhood education, especially for children at risk. | |
| 23 | Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news Public Relations News Release 1991:378, p.1 |
Faculty members who can give further insight in current news topics. | |
| 24 | NCAA votes in tougher requirements Northern Iowan 88:29, p.12 |
NCAA changes academic standards for eligibility. | |
| 25 | UNI math/science teacher programs receive funds Campus News Network 2:6, p.1 |
Breakdown of $173,638 grant. | |
| 26 | University of Northern Iowa Parents' Association to install new officers and board members Saturday (November 9) Public Relations News Release 1991:199, p.1 |
UNIPA announces new officers and board members. | |
| 27 | Math and science teacher training programs funded at Northern Iowa by Eisenhower Grants Public Relations News Release 1991:169, p.1 |
Dwight D. Eisenhower grants totaling $173,638 are awarded to five programs at UNI. These grants will aid Iowa teachers in math and science training. | |
| 28 | Some of nation's outstanding mathematics teachers participate in NSF grant institute on University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 1990:697, p.1 |
UNI hosts math teachers from around the country focusing on developing leadership skills. | |
| 29 | New $615,000 NSF grant to University of Northern Iowa to continue to bring nation's outstanding mathematics teachers to campus Public Relations News Release 1990:659, p.1 |
A National Science Foundation grant will allow UNI to continue developing outstanding mathematics teachers. Speakers include; Dr. John Dossey, John Denson, Gary Froelich, and Cathy Cook. | |
| 30 | NSF-funded project preparing elementary math and science teachers continuing at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:638, p.1 |
UNI's five year grant from the National Science Foundation allows student teachers to attend workshops in math and science. Participants listed. | |
| 31 | Wrestling hit hardest by new NCAA rules Northern Iowan 87:33, p.17 |
Rule changes force team to change traditions; photo. | |
| 32 | Regents' honor for faculty excellence Campus News Network 1:9, p. |
List of those honored. | |
| 33 | Science and math program receives Eisenhower grant Northern Iowa Today 74:2, p.22 |
Program receives $65,000. | |
| 34 | Summer programs receive federal aid Northern Iowan 87:23, p.4 |
Federal funding will support Early Elementary Science and Mathematics Institute for At-Risk Students this summer. | |
| 35 | $65,000 Eisenhower grant awarded to University of Northern Iowa at risk science and math program Public Relations News Release 1990:170, p.1 |
UNI summer program in special math and science activities receives award from Eisenhower Education Fund. | |
| 36 | University of Northern Iowa parents' association to install new officers and board members Saturday (November 3) Public Relations News Release 1990:156, p.1 |
Officers of UNI Parents Association to be installed during Parents Weekend. | |
| 37 | This week: National Higher Education Week, October 14-20 Campus News Network 1:4, p.1 |
Notes US News and World Report's ranking; Professor Wilkinson nominated as CASE professor of the year; alumna celebrates 100th birthday. | |
| 38 | Regents support University of Northern Iowa operating budget requests Public Relations News Release 1990:63, p.1 |
Additional tenure-track and senior faculty members will become a reality thanks to Regents budget approval. | |
| 39 | Northern Iowa receives federal grant to sponsor science and math program for 'at risk' students. Public Relations News Release 1989:382, p.1 |
Aimed at students will the potential of failing in school the institute will emphasize hands-on science and mathematics activities during a three week summer program. | |
| 40 | New officers and board members for UNIPA installed during parents' weekend. Public Relations News Release 1989:122, p.1 |
Cynthia and Robert Tillman were installed presidents. Treasurers are Ronda and Eldon Bird. New board members Colene and Kenneth Armbrecht, Barb and Galen Behrends, Lelia and Thomas Scott, and Virginia and Roger Swenson. | |
| 41 | Outreach programs help math, science teachers inspire students Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.2 |
Survey of series of programs led by UNI to enhance math and science education; photo. | |
| 42 | 'Teacher teaching teachers' brings some of nation's top mathematics teachers to University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:562, p.1 |
List of teachers in attendance. Four of the nation's outstanding secondary mathematics teachers are on the UNI campus for two weeks teaching other teachers, as a part of a half-million dollar project funded by the National Science Foundation. | |
| 43 | Teachers from across U. S. end UNI seminar Northern Iowan 85:62, p.1 |
Math honor seminar held here. | |
| 44 | 26 of nation's top teachers in mathematics compete honors seminar on University of Northern Iowa campus. Public Relations News Release 1988:546, p.1 |
List of those participating in the honors seminar. Seminars purpose is to provide for professional growth of those attending, to encourage development of networks and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among the attendees. | |
| 45 | Math problems - do you still add on your fingers and rely on the calculator? Public Relations News Release 1988:442, p.1 |
This week is National Mathematics Awareness Week, Jack Wilkinson, project director for a national math teachers institute, says it's not all that big a problem if we rely on calculators and computers to solve our daily math dilemmas. | |
| 46 | Two-thirds of the U.S. population is math illiterate. Public Relations News Release 1988:303, p.1 |
U.S. teens recently rated last in an international math survey. Jack Wilkinson, says poor math skills are a threat to the nation's productivity. In the past the focus has been on math skills, and not on advanced problem solving. | |
| 47 | New officers and board members for UNIPA installed during Parents' Weekend. Public Relations News Release 1988:136, p.1 |
Presidents; Jean and Russ Rolinger, vice presidents; Cynthia and Robert Tillman and treasurers Judy and Pat Reed. Executive secretary is Noreen Hermansen. Board member installed were Charles and Sandy Houchins. | |
| 48 | New education minor created Northern Iowan 85:15, p.12 |
Minor includes teaching of math and science at elementary level. | |
| 49 | Near million dollar grant to University of Northern Iowa will strengthen prepartion of elementary math and science teachers. Public Relations News Release 1988:82, p.1 |
The grant from the National Science Foundation, will total $943,147 over a five year time period. Titled "Preparation of Elementary School Mathematics and Science Teachers," the project is under direction of Robert Ward and Jack Wilkinson. | |
| 50 | 30 of nation's top teachers in mathematics complete honors seminar on University of Northern Iowa campus. Public Relations News Release 1988:487, p.1 |
List of participants in the honors seminar, whose purpose was to provide for professional growth of those attending, to encourage development of networks and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among the attendees. |