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Witham--James H. (Physical Education Faculty)

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1 Former UNI basketball coach, AD, dies at 79
Huffman--Elwin
Northern Iowan 86:56, p.22
4/27/1990 Former director of athletics and basketball coach James Witham died last week of complications from surgery.
2 UNI to induct 12 into hall
Huffman--Elwin
Northern Iowan 82:12, p.21
10/11/1985 Former UNI athletes and coaches inducted into the Northern Iowa Hall of Fame Charter Class.
3 Athletics inducts charter class to Hall of Fame
Northern Iowa Today 13:3, p.7
6/1/1985 First class of UNI athletics Hall of Fame to be inducted in October 1985; brief biographical sketches of charter members.
4 Swimmers awarded
Northern Iowan 71:55, p.7
5/6/1975 Dan Johnson and Bill Fowler were recipients of the 1975 James Witham swimming award for outstanding performance in leadership and swimming.
5 Assigning motives
Witham--James H. (Physical Education Faculty)
Northern Iowan 69:23, p.4
12/8/1972 Wants to emphasize that the war is not yet over.
6 Witham inducted into NCC Hall of Fame
Alumnus 57:1, p.27
2/1/1972 Sixth UNI staff member to be honored by North Central Conference.
7 Witham into NCC hall of fame
Northern Iowan 68:21, p.8
12/3/1971 Dr. James H. Witham, UNI coach for fifteen years, was recently inducted into the NCC hall of fame.
8 Witham Inducted into NCC Hall of Fame
Public Relations News Release 1972:179, p.1
11/30/1971 Dr. Witham has become the sixth UNI representative to be inducted into the North Central Conference Hall of Fame.
9 Alumni assemble for 87th reunion
Alumnus 55:3, p.18
9/1/1970 225 meet; service awards announced; photo.
10 Alumni Awards Presented at 87th UNI Alumni-Faculty Reunion
Public Relations News Release 1969:619, p.1
5/21/1970 Awards were presented for meritorious service to UNI, its alumni, and the state of Iowa at the event.
11 Recognition breakfast planned to honor retiring, resigning UNI staff
Public Relations News Release 1969:588, p.1
5/8/1970 The twlefth annual retirement breakfast is scheduled. Staff members invited to attend. Tickets are available at the Business Office.
12 Thrall to succeed Witham
Public Relations News Release 66:27, p.6
12/16/1969 UNI searching for new athletic director.
13 Regents Name New Head of Men's P.E. Department
Public Relations News Release 1969:216, p.1
12/5/1969 Dr. Thrall was named professor of P.E. for men and head of the department. Taking over for Dr. Witham on June 1, 1970.
14 Northern coaches pleased with addition of Mankato to North Central sports
Northern Iowan 65:22, p.10
11/22/1968 UNI coaches are pleased that Mankato State is joining the NCC.
15 Witham says activity fees not guarantee of admission
Wales--Ila
Northern Iowan 64:46, p.7
4/9/1968 Despite activity fees, capacity cannot be changed and students aren't guaranteed entrance.
16 Auditoria recommendation includes coliseum, theater
Northern Iowan 64:31, p.1
2/9/1968 Committee recommends coliseum seating ten thousand, auditorium seating two thousand, and a theater seating eight hundred.
17 SS calls for campus government internship
Northern Iowan 64:24, p.1
12/8/1967 Considers plans to increase awareness of student government; hears explanations of reserved ticket policy from athletics officials.
18 Decision to play athletes criticized, defended
Northern Iowan 64:20, p.10
11/17/1967 Coach Sheriff criticized and defended for playing athletes supposedly linked to cheating ring.
19 Untitled
Azbell--Norm
Northern Iowan 64:20, p.10
11/17/1967 Football dinner clouded by charges of cheating by some players.
20 Contrary to best interests of students, staff, school
Hake--Herbert Victor (Broadcast Services Director)
Northern Iowan 64:10, p.3
10/13/1967 Believe that Hoffmans letter on draft advised young men to break law; urges Northern Iowan not to publish similar material.
21 Building a university, a look toward the future
College Eye 63:59, p.1
6/30/1967 Administrators speculate on what university status will mean.
22 Coaches make headlines
Alumnus 51:4, p.11
12/1/1966 Highlights on recent sports scene.
23 It's a department on the move
Alumnus 51:4, p.6
12/1/1966 Curriculum, personnel, programs, and opportunities in Department of Physical Education for Men; photo.
24 Dr. Witham named to Hall of Fame
College Eye 63:13, p.6
10/28/1966 SCI athletic director James Witham is inducted into Mankato State College Athletic Hall of Fame for his success as a basketball coach.
25 Student demonstration prompts campus reaction
College Eye 63:3, p.1
9/23/1966 SCI faculty, staff, and students comment on a student protest against a number of campus policies; photo.
26 8 faculty men's diversion: playing poker for pennies
Getchell--Beverly (Student--1965)
College Eye 59:29, p.1
3/23/1965 A group of faculty enjoy playing cards; photo.
27 Keefe new Faculty Senate chairman
College Eye 59:3, p.3
9/25/1964 Fred Lott is vice chairman.
28 ISTC will cease to exist; SCI to be born July 4
Bina--Robert Fred (Class of 1964)
College Eye 52:33, p.3
6/2/1961 A look at the changes necessary brought on by the change in name of the institution.
29 New basketball coach former All-American at Missouri U.
Alumnus 46:2, p.4
5/1/1961 Norman Stewart will succeed J. H. Witham, who has been named director of athletics and men's physical education; photo.
30 Whatever will be, will be
College Eye 52:24, p.7
3/24/1961 Fourteen men have applied for the position of head basketball coach for the 1961-1962 season.
31 Witham reflects on 29 year career
College Eye 52:23, p.7
3/17/1961 Basketball coach Jim Witham is looking for a good replacement for himself.
32 Title changes traditions
Book--Connie
College Eye 52:20, p.1
2/24/1961 Officials talk about the many changes including stationery, seals, sports uniforms, library book stamps, and school songs.
33 ISTC round-up for 1960
Public Relations News Release 1960:169, p.1
12/28/1960 Among the year's decisions by the Board of Regents are the movement of a non-teaching liberal arts program request to legislature, the integration of non-commerical KTCF programming, and the placement of new department heads.
34 23 awards given to football team
College Eye 52:13, p.7
12/15/1960 Jim Witham awards twenty-three letters to ISTC football players.
35 Witham leaves coaching with 'mixed emotions'
Phillips--Sandy (Class of 1962)
College Eye 52:12, p.2
12/9/1960 James Witham will start fifth and final year as basketball coach; named athletic director; lengthy profile of Professor Witham; photo.
36 New sports era beginning at ISTC
Alumnus 45:3, p.4
9/1/1960 L. L. Mendenhall retires; Bill Hammer resigns; Stan Sheriff is new football coach; other changes announced; football season outlook; photo.
37 Recommend Witham
College Eye 51:36, p.1
7/15/1960 James Witham recommended to head men's physical education and athletics; will also coach basketball for two years; Jim Clark will be his assistant.
38 "I" Club Nominates Homecoming Candidates
Old Gold 0:0, p.174
6/1/1960 The "I" Club is an organization on the TC campus composed of men who have earned wither a major or minor letter in athletics. The Men's Physical Education Department sponsors the various student sponsored sporting events through out the year
39 Men's PE Department Trains Coaches
Old Gold 0:0, p.103
6/1/1960 The Men's PE Department trains students to be physical educators and coaches. The department sponsors various different physical activities through out the year and intramural sports.
40 Cagers face Morningside Sat. at 7:30
College Eye 51:19, p.4
2/19/1960 TC will face Morningside College.
41 Cagers drop game to SDU 86-75
College Eye 51:15, p.7
1/15/1960 TC defeated by South Dakota University, 86-75; photo.
42 Witham called out of town
College Eye 51:10, p.6
11/20/1959 Coach Witham will miss practice for two days due to a death in the family.
43 Starting line-up uncertain for varsity-frosh game
College Eye 51:8, p.7
11/6/1959 Jim Witham discusses the team; freshmen will face the varsity squad for the opening game of the season.
44 Alum game Nov. 21
College Eye 51:6, p.9
10/23/1959 The TC basketball team will face a TC alumni team.
45 "I" Club Gives Athletic Scholarship
Old Gold 0:0, p.179
6/1/1959 The "I" Club, which is composed of about 50 members, had projects which included an "I" Club Dance and getting financially far enough to sponsor an alumni scholarship for a deserving high school athlete in any sport; photo.
46 Baseball Team to NCAA Playoffs
Old Gold 0:0, p.242
6/1/1959 Panthers win North Central Conference¿.Under the coaching of L.W. "Mon" Whitford the 1958 baseball squad captured the North Central Conference title. Teachers was awarded the first Conference trophy ever offered in the leagues history; photos
47 Men's Physical Education Department Sponsors Holiday Tournament
Old Gold 0:0, p.109
6/1/1959 The main purpose of the Men's Physical Education Department was the training of coaches and physical education instructors; two new members of staff were: Willard (Bill) Hammer and Stan Sheriff; photo.
48 Season's Record
Old Gold 0:0, p.229
6/1/1959 Players total points and scoring average for the season; photo.
49 Basketball is underway for this season
College Eye 50:6, p.9
10/17/1958 The team started Wednesday; photo.
50 I Club
Old Gold 0:0, p.187
6/1/1958 Description of the club that promoes sports and loyalty, and the duties that the club oversees; photos.

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