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1	Math professor brings joy to Cedar Valley through improv Northern Iowan 118:46, p.1	04/04/2022	Doug Shaw, a member of the mathematics faculty, holds workshops with improv groups on campus; photo.
2	A closer look at on-campus construction Northern Iowan 118:4, p.1	09/09/2021	Redeker Plaza undergoes construction; photo.
3	Students return to the "classroom" Northern Iowan 116:1, p.1	08/20/2020	In hopes of lessening the spread of COVID-19, UNI is implementing three main options for fall 2020 classes--fully in-person, fully online and hybrid. Most students interviewed by the Northern Iowan preferred in-person classes; photo.
4	Wright Hall briefly closes Northern Iowan 115:15, p.2	10/15/2018	Wright Hall was closed on October 10 due to an electrical issue. Wright Hall, the 13th building built on campus and the 4th oldest still standing, turned 100 in 2017 and was last majorly renovated in 1992; photo.
5	Stepping towards sustainability Northern Iowan 114:16, p.1	10/19/2017	US President Donald Trump is withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. The agreement was originally signed by former president Barack Obama. Faculty members give their reactions to the news.
6	Wright Hall turns 100 Northern Iowan 114:12, p.1	10/05/2017	Wright Hall, named for Normal School Professor David Sans Wright, turns 100-years-old. The building began construction in 1915 and was finished in 1917; photo.
7	I Spy at UNI Northern Iowan 107:45, p.1	03/29/2011	Students, faculty, and staff challenged to identify the "mystery photo"; photo.
8	Building history Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.4	09/01/2009	Tribute to James E. Robinson, who planned many of the older buildings on campus; photo.
9	NISG sheds light on dark sides of campus Northern Iowan 104:18, p.1	10/26/2007	Safety walk around campus included President Allen, Director of Public Safety, several NISG members, faculty, and staff; walk comes in wake of several reported assaults; photo.
10	Universitas magazine showcases graduate students Northern Iowan 102:39, p.1	02/21/2006	Professor of English, Richard Utz, hopes to end academic exclusion with his new publication. Univesitas is a scholarly web-based journal and a bi-annual publication. The first issue was posted last September, and the second issue is due out April 1.
11	Technology theft strikes Wright Hall Northern Iowan 94:19, p.1	11/04/1997	Computer equipment valued at $15,000 stolen from Wright Hall computer laboratory.
12	Pardon our progress Campus News Network 6:18, p.4	05/28/1996	Report on construction projects underway on campus, including razing of two university-owned houses.
13	Where's the fire? Northern Iowan 91:51, p.1	04/07/1995	Faulty exit sign causes alarm; photo.
14	Mathematics and Medicine theme for National Mathematics Awareness Week April, 24-30 Public Relations News Release 0:509, p.1	04/22/1994	Agenda announced for National Mathematics Awareness Week.
15	An Iowa Education Equity Specialist will discuss gender equity in American classrooms at the University of Northern Iowa March 2 Public Relations News Release 1993:378, p.1	02/24/1994	Mary Ann Ahrens will discuss gender equity in American classrooms as part of UNI Women's Studies spring program.
16	Smoking exit sign evacuates students from Wright Hall Northern Iowan 90:32, p.1	01/28/1994	Exit sign causes emergency evacuation.
17	- Public Relations News Release 1993:34, p.1	09/03/1993	A major power outage occurred on the UNI campus today. Nancy Marlin reports class cancellation is being left up the individual instructors.
18	Restored, now re-opening Campus News Network 2:13, p.1	03/09/1992	Wright Hall to be re-dedicated; photo.
19	Rededication ceremony for University of Northern Iowa's newly remodeled Wright Hall to be held March 11 Public Relations News Release 1991:461, p.1	03/05/1992	Newly remodeled Wright Hall will be rededicated in March.
20	Remodeling gives Wright Hall refreshing new look Northern Iowa Today 20:1, p.6	03/01/1992	Building rededicated; photo.
21	Open for classes Northern Iowan 88:32, p.1	01/28/1992	Newly-renovated Wright Hall is ready for use; photo.
22	Wright Hall undergoes many internal changes: renovation begins final stage Northern Iowan 88:8, p.10	09/27/1991	$2.7 million mechanical, electrical, and fire safety renovations nearing completion; photo.
23	Campus improvements enhance academic environment Northern Iowa Today 19:2, p.2	09/01/1991	Outline of current and future campus construction projects; photo.
24	Wright Hall renovation is part of campus evolution Northern Iowan 87:60, p.1	06/28/1991	Survey of construction and renovation underway and planned.
25	Concrete thoughts for this summer Campus News Network 1:17, p.1	05/06/1991	Plans for new construction and renovations include work on roads, parking lots, Wright Hall, and ROTH.
26	Wright on schedule Northern Iowan 87:55, p.1	04/26/1991	Worker on scaffold; photo.
27	Work on campus projects returns to full force Northern Iowan 87:50, p.1	04/09/1991	Construction projects include Seerley Hall, Wright Hall, ROTH, Education Center Plaza, and Towers parking.
28	Untitled Northern Iowa Today 19:1, p.5	03/01/1991	Renovation work on west side of Wright Hall; photo.
29	Regents approve business for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:198, p.1	11/14/1990	Wright Hall and other project funding for UNI approved by the Board of Regents.
30	Wright Hall to receive a new look Northern Iowan 87:6, p.8	09/21/1990	Building was closed last month as renovations began. Work is expected to be completed in December 1991; photo.
31	Construction projects are "a maze-ing" Campus News Network 1:1, p.1	09/04/1990	Long list of construction projects which may cause inconvenience; photo.
32	Strayer Wood: Unbelievable Campus News Network 118:22, p.3	09/04/1990	Provost and Vice President for Administration and Finance move to Seerley Hall, Department of Mathematics moves to Baker Hall during remodeling projects.
33	Two University of Northern Iowa vice presidents and department of math and computer science temporarily move into new quarters Public Relations News Release 1990:9, p.1	08/23/1990	Office remodeling in Gilchrist Hall and Wright Hall has caused offices to move
34	Wright Hall to receive new look Northern Iowan 86:44, p.1	03/09/1990	$2.7 million project would renovate HVAC systems and add new windows; status of other projects noted.
35	Wright Hall scheduled for major renovation Northern Iowa Today 18:1, p.4	03/01/1990	$2.7 million project will begin this fall.
36	University of Northern Iowa to offer back-to-school workshop for non-traditional students May 7 (Saturday) Public Relations News Release 1987:371, p.1	04/15/1988	A workshop for non-traditional students returning for summer and fall terms is held in Wright Hall. The workshop is organized by the Centers of Counseling and Student Services.
37	Northern Iowa to host district individual events tournament March 11-12 Public Relations News Release 1987:302, p.1	03/09/1988	The District IV National Individual Events Tournament is held on UNI campus, featuring teams from thirty schools. Events are held in Maucker, Wright, Sabin, Seerley, McCollum, Kamerick, the Education Center, and the Communication Arts Building.
38	Back to school workshop for adults offered at Northern Iowa Dec. 5 (Saturday) Public Relations News Release 1987:93, p.1	10/21/1987	Adult students are invited to Wright Hall for a workshop on building math, writing, and study skills in preparation for the spring semester. The workshop is sponsored by the Counseling Center, and the Student Services Center.
39	'Building family strengths' facilitators' training to be June 23-24 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:396, p.1	06/09/1987	Professor Mary Franken instructs a training program for family strength counselors in Wright Hall. The program is sponsored by the Division of Continuing Education and Department of Home Economics.
40	Back to school workshop for adults offered at UNI May 2 Public Relations News Release 1987:348, p.1	04/24/1987	Adult students exercise their math, writing, and study skills at a workshop held in Wright Hall. Participants also received information on admissions, financial aid, and advising services.
41	It's all happening at Northern Iowa; renovations, additions, replacements Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.6	03/01/1987	Renovated Auditorium opened; construction expected to begin on Business Building in Fall 1987; architect will be selected for addition to Union; library addition, Latham and Wright hall renovations, new power plant, and new faculty lines await funding.
42	UNI to offer eight telecourses for college credit Public Relations News Release 1986:144, p.1	12/22/1986	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.
43	Tuition in Iowa schools 'bound to go up': Curris Northern Iowan 83:28, p.3	12/09/1986	President Curris speaks about tuition, admissions standards, plans for Seerley, Wright, and Latham Halls.
44	Back to school workshop for adults offered at UNI Dec. 6 Public Relations News Release 1987:103, p.1	11/13/1986	Adult students planning to take summer courses were invited to a workshop held in Wright Hall, where they were given information on admission requirements, financial aid, and student services.
45	Evening Courses Offered at Northern Iowa for Area Math Teachers Public Relations News Release 1985:10, p.1	08/23/1985	Area math teachers can take classes at UNI; they range from elementary school to advanced upper level mathematics and computer science.
46	Regents approve appointments Northern Iowan 80:16, p.1	10/25/1983	Appoint acting heads of several departments; create coordinator of interior design position; receive several post-audit reports.
47	Regents approve repairs budget Northern Iowan 79:56, p.1	06/17/1983	Approve roofing projects, interchange agreement with Cedar Falls Utilities, CAC bonding.
48	Opposes funding Wright Northern Iowan 77:42, p.2	03/17/1981	Carl Wehner disagrees with UNI's request for money to repair Wright Hall; instead he would like the state to use the money for critical human needs.
49	Home management program--training better teachers since 1909 Alumnus 66:1, p.16	02/01/1981	History of home economics courses and home management facilities at UNI; photo.
50	Increased home ec enrollment poses space problems at Wright Northern Iowan 76:30, p.4	01/29/1980	Mary Franken reports that there is a need for additional lecture rooms, laboratories, and office space.
51	Elevator construction underway; to provide better access Northern Iowan 75:26, p.11	12/08/1978	Elevator being installed in Wright Hall.
52	Building renovations told UNI Century 5:4, p.6	10/01/1977	Program of repairs and renovations.
53	Regents approve projects totaling over $800,000 Northern Iowan 73:45, p.1	03/22/1977	Will make improvements in Bartlett Hall and Redeker Center; new home economics lab in Wright Hall; pick architects for additional units of Married Student Housing.
54	Bathroom makes sense Northern Iowan 72:2, p.3	09/05/1975	Likes Wright Hall restroom with identifying signs both inside and outside the door.
55	UNI Home Economics Dept. Offers Adult Crafts Class Public Relations News Release 1971:474, p.1	03/22/1971	Home Economics department offering "Crafts for Home Improvement" class beginning April 5 and running every Monday until May 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
56	UNI to Continue Community Class in Elementary Arabic Public Relations News Release 1970:362, p.1	02/08/1971	The course is taught by Suzy Michaels in Room 16 of Wright Hall every Wednesday from 7:30-9 p.m. starting Feb. 17 and ending May 26.
57	University Extension Service to Offer Beginning Arabic Course Public Relations News Release 1970:68, p.1	10/06/1970	Suzy Michael will oversee the course, which will be held in Room 16 of Wright Hall from 7:30-9 p.m. on successive Wednesdays throughout the semester.
58	Road nearing completion; four lanes Northern Iowan 66:3, p.3	09/16/1969	University Avenue construction should relieve campus traffic on 27th Street; report on other campus construction.
59	Home Ec Club Northern Iowan 65:4, p.5	09/20/1968	First meeting of the Home Economics Club will be held Tuesday in the newly decorated home planning room, room 307, in Wright Hall.
60	Construction continues on Wright, Sabin Halls Northern Iowan 65:3, p.8	09/17/1968	Reconstruction and remodeling scheduled for completion around Christmas; new features and classrooms described.
61	Those exciting days of the past Alumnus 52:2, p.6	05/01/1967	Memories for returning classes; photo.
62	$720,000 contract awarded for administration building College Eye 56:23, p.1	03/16/1962	Architectural contract awarded; also granted authority to negotiate with architects on addition to Campbell Hall; will update heating in Science Building, Wright Hall, and Bartlett Hall.
63	Regents approve heating project, new library College Eye 56:7, p.1	10/27/1961	Will improve heating system in Wright Hall and Science Building; approve $1.5 million library building.
64	ISTC Home Ec majors to hold open house Public Relations News Release 1960:337, p.1	04/11/1961	Senior students of home economics host an open house in Wright Hall, where they will display pieces of clothing, textile designs, house plans, and upholstery that they have completed through the home economics program. Edna Shores advises.
65	ISTC to offer adult class on home decorating Public Relations News Release 1960:74, p.1	10/17/1960	Margaret Sjolander directs senior home economics majors in a five-week upholstery course held in Wright Hall.
66	Untitled College Eye 50:21, p.1	02/27/1959	Campus winter scene; photo.
67	Wright Hall Old Gold 0:0, p.15	06/01/1958	Photo of Wright Hall; photo.
68	TC campus seems cluttered with much mole-like activity College Eye 49:5, p.8	10/11/1957	Construction under way on tunnels and on drainage tiles around Wright Hall and the Women's Gymnasium.
69	Buildings get new names Alumnus 41:3, p.4	09/01/1957	As of June 17, 1957, Campus School is Henry Sabin Hall and Vocational Building is David Sands Wright Hall; biographical sketches of Sabin and Wright; photo.
70	Campus School, Voc. Building renamed Sabin, Wright Hall College Eye 48:26, p.3	04/26/1957	Lengthy profiles of David Sands Wright and Henry Sabin; naming is result of committee work.
71	Propose renaming two buildings Alumnus 39:4, p.	12/01/1955	Committee proposes renaming Old Campus School for Henry Sabin and Vocational Building for David Sands Wright; photo.
72	Bird's Eye View Old Gold 0:0, p.	06/01/1955	This issue of the Old Gold opens up with a view of the campus and of Cedar Falls from the air. Included in the photo is the Campanile, Wright Hall, Seerley Hall, Sabin Hall, and other buildings; photo.
73	The millage levy policy, 1902-1915 First 75 Years 0:0, p.40	07/01/1951	Over $870,000 results from millage; leads to construction of Women's Gym, Physics, Library, Sabin, Wright, President's House, Home Management House, and first unit of Bartlett.
74	Beautiful campus home Alumnus 29:2, p.	04/01/1945	Scenes showing Wright Hall, swimming pool, heating plant, and Circle Elm; photo.
75	Attention! Defenders of Uncle Sam Alumnus 26:4, p.	10/01/1942	Wright Hall; photo.
76	Vocational Building Alumnus 20:4, p.9	10/01/1936	History of Vocational Building, now known as Wright Hall.
77	Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Swanson Alumnus 14:3, p.32	07/01/1930	The former Ruth Wright, and R. J. Swanson, of Villisca, Iowa, announce the birth of a daughter, Ruth Elena. Ruth is the daughter of Professor and Mrs. David S. Wright, of Cedar Falls, Iowa.