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1	A tribute to Baker Hall Northern Iowan 118:51, p.1	04/21/2022	UNI alum and guest writer Jim Sanders pays tribute to the since-demolished Baker Hall with a poem; photo.
2	Baker Hall updates Northern Iowan 111:3, p.1	09/08/2014	The demolition of Baker Hall is set to be complete in October of 2014; photo.
3	Panthers are back in session; Ruud and NISG welcome students back to campus Northern Iowan 111:1, p.1	08/28/2014	President Ruud and NISG leaders outline UNI high points and ask students to take an interest in their campus; urge them to become involved in campus matters; photo.
4	2014-15 year in review Northern Iowan 110:55, p.2	05/01/2014	Reviews different events that occurred in the past year; photo.
5	Welcome from the university's president Northern Iowan 110:55, p.	05/01/2014	President Ruud welcomes students and faculty to a new year at UNI.
6	Parking insufficient at UNI Northern Iowan 110:45, p.1	03/27/2014	There are about 9200 parking spots available on the UNI campus. However, parking permits for A and B lots are oversold. This means that not everyone with a permit is guaranteed a parking spot; photo.
7	Saying goodbye to Baker Hall Northern Iowan 110:14, p.1	10/15/2013	The cost that it would take to renovate Baker Hall is about the same as it will be to build a whole new building. On October 12, UNI said goodbye to Baker Hall. A demolition date has not been confirmed; photo.
8	Tailgating tradition continues at UNI Northern Iowan 110:14, p.4	10/15/2013	Tailgating is a big Homecoming tradition. The tradition continued this weekend. There were games, food, and people surrounding the UNI-Dome before the big Homecoming game; photo.
9	News in photos Northern Iowan 109:1, p.1	08/24/2012	Phase II of Panther Village is under construction; photo.
10	End of an era: Bartlett and Baker Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.6	04/01/2012	Bartlett Hall is being converted from a dormitory to an office building; Baker Hall will be demolished; photo.
11	Bartlett renovations nearly finalized Northern Iowan 108:37, p.1	02/17/2012	Bartlett Hall will be transformed from a dormitory to faculty offices, following a year and a half of planning. Mechanical, electrical, and communications updates will be made. Faculty will move in during winter break of 2013-2014 or spring of 2014.
12	Beck says possibility of $12 million for UNI is slim Northern Iowan 108:34, p.3	02/07/2012	Governor Branstad's budget has twenty million dollars extra for public universities. UNI will get a portion of that money, but significantly less than the twelve million anticipated.
13	I Spy at UNI Northern Iowan 108:27, p.2	12/09/2011	Staff, faculty, and students challenged to identify the "mystery photo". Stephanie Wessels identified the previous photo as being in a Baker Hall stairway; photo.
14	Alumni, students react to closing of Bartlett Northern Iowan 108:14, p.1	10/14/2011	Bartlett Hall's closing as a dormitory and conversion to offices brings out emotions from students and alumni. Many great memories of their stay in Bartlett are shared.
15	Bartlett Hall retiring from residence life Northern Iowan 108:10, p.1	09/30/2011	Bartlett Hall, the oldest residence hall on campus, will no longer be used for housing due to the building of the new Panther Village. Bartlett Hall will be renovated into offices for faculty presently housed in Baker Hall; photo.
16	Is there Anything Really Wrong with Offensive Humor? Public Relations News Release 2009:246, p.1	01/28/2010	As a follow-up to Sienkiewicz's lecture and the recent protest against bias-related incidents at UNI, a panel discussion will take place at noon in Baker Hall. Harry Brod, Melissa Heston, and Doug Shaw, will serve as discussion leaders.
17	Save Baker Hall Northern Iowan 106:19, p.5	11/03/2009	Case made for the preservation of Baker Hall.
18	Students speak about budget situation Northern Iowan 106:18, p.1	10/30/2009	Baker Hall demolition, shorter semesters, tuition surcharge, and layoffs draw the attention of students. Opinions vary and emotions run high.
19	Baker Hall faces demolition Northern Iowan 106:17, p.1	10/27/2009	Mold, sustainability, budget, and increased scrutiny from the Board of Regents have made demolition of Baker Hall the best option. Accessibility problems, heating, and office size also contributed to the decision; photo.
20	UNI Campanile bells ring once more Northern Iowan 105:53, p.7	04/28/2009	Karel Keldermans made the Campanile come to life Friday with a concert; began with a piece composed by long time carillonneur Robert Byrnes. Keldermans concert caused passersby to stop, listen, and appreciate the beautiful sounds; photo.
21	Cawelti honored for 40 years of service Northern Iowan 104:49, p.9	04/15/2008	Retirement reception held for Professor Scott Cawelti; photo.
22	Baker Hall deals with mold Northern Iowan 104:33, p.1	02/08/2008	Advanced Environmental testing firm found thirty-six offices in Baker Hall that contained higher allergen levels than outside air. Their inspection followed discovery of mold in August of 2007; photo.
23	Sentence handed down for arsonists Northern Iowan 104:16, p.4	10/19/2007	Aaron Lessmeier and Tanner Wilkens were sentenced to thirty years in prison and ordered to repay $2 million following their convictions of setting fire to Gilchrist Hall and other buildings in 2005.
24	Pair sentenced in Gilchrist arson case Northern Iowan 104:15, p.1	10/16/2007	Aaron Scott Lessmeier and Tanner James Wilkens receive three sentences of ten years each to be served consecutively and to repay $2 million in damages for Gilchrist fire.
25	Pair pled guilty in UNI Gilchrist Hall arson case Public Relations News Release 2007:218, p.1	10/12/2007	Aaron Scott Lessmeier and Tanner James Wilkens pled guilty to three counts of arson.
26	Gilchrist arrests made Northern Iowan 103:31, p.1	01/23/2007	Two men from Des Moines have been charged with arson in wake of the fires set in Gilchrist Hall, Lang Hall, and Baker Hall. Two UNI students have been charged with perjury.
27	Four arrests made in connection with 2005 UNI campus fires Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	01/22/2007	Four suspects were arrested for the fires set on campus October 16, 2005.
28	Dealing with the backdraft Northern Iowan 102:28, p.7	12/09/2005	Thanks all staff and faculty who have worked hard to keep order after the Homecoming fires.
29	Gilchrist unlikely to be reopened by spring semester Northern Iowan 102:27, p.1	12/06/2005	The damage in Gilchrist Hall is still being assessed; it is unknown when the building will reopen.
30	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:18, p.1	10/28/2005	President Robert Koob discusses the recent fires on campus; photo.
31	UNI Police investigate numerous fires on campus Northern Iowan 102:16, p.1	10/21/2005	Five fires have done damage on or around campus recently, but no suspects have been named; includes list of temporary office locations as Gilchrist Hall continues to be inspected and repaired.
32	Arsonists set fire to three campus buildings Northern Iowan 102:15, p.5	10/18/2005	Fires in Lang, Baker, and Gilchrist Halls are under investigation; anyone with information should call UNI Public Safety.
33	Campus fires show signs of neglect Northern Iowan 102:15, p.7	10/18/2005	Believe fires on campus could have been prevented if surveillance were better.
34	Tests find traces of lead in water; drinking fountains in Baker Hall replaced Northern Iowan 101:10, p.1	10/01/2004	Four drinking fountains in Baker Hall were replaced due to a summer water test report showing higher levels of lead and bacteria.
35	Student disappointed by ad defacing Campanile Northern Iowan 100:10, p.6	10/03/2003	Wants students to advertise by hanging posters for coming speakers, not writing with chalk on buildings.
36	Phantom facilities: the four that never made it Northern Iowan 99:54, p.11	04/29/2003	Four proposed buildings never made it to construction, including an octagonal library, a men's dormitory, a third Tower, and a chapel; photo.
37	Five-year plan has construction in the works Northern Iowan 99:35, p.1	02/11/2003	Eight buildings may be renovated and McLeodUSA Center will be constructed before 2007; photo.
38	Baker evacuated due to student's threat Northern Iowan 95:25, p.4	11/24/1998	Baker Hall was evacuated Friday when student said he was going to commit suicide.
39	Physical Plant helps with tight construction deadlines Campus News Network 9:8, p.2	11/23/1998	Physical Plant workers have completed or assisted in construction jobs on campus recently.
40	Lang Hall construction begins this fall as UNI-Dome and WRC work ends Campus News Network 9:1, p.1	08/17/1998	Work continues on PAC, construction on WRC and UNI-Dome will be completed, and Lang Hall renovations will begin; list of smaller projects; photo.
41	UNI professor dies in university office Northern Iowan 94:29, p.1	01/16/1998	Professor Virgil Noack suffered a heart attack and died in his Baker Hall office December 16, 1997.
42	Summer construction shouldn't disrupt campus Campus News Network 7:19, p.1	05/27/1997	Construction projects on campus will not disrupt normal campus affairs.
43	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.
44	Baker Hall construction Campus News Network 6:16, p.3	04/22/1996	Work is now underway on Baker Hall necessitating fencing off of areas near the building.
45	Construction season continues Campus News Network 5:22, p.3	08/21/1995	Updated list of construction projects and the status of each.
46	Capital improvements, 1950-1970 A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.333	07/01/1995	A survey of new and renovated classroom, administrative, dormitory, and service buildings; new art on campus; the Lechay painting; the NAR; photo.
47	Enlarging and beautifying the campus and physical plant A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.44	07/01/1995	President Latham's construction and landscaping programs prosper despite the Depression; photo.
48	The impact of World War II A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.111	07/01/1995	President Price manages the college during the War; effects of the WAVES and the Army Air Corps; the effects of the returning veterans; photo.
49	Preliminary budget, new initiatives approved Campus News Network 5:19, p.1	06/19/1995	Regents approved $100 million preliminary general fund operating budget.
50	'Tis the season (construction, that is) Campus News Network 5:17, p.6	05/08/1995	Calendar of campus construction projects beginning or ending this summer.
51	Old Gold to hold open house Northern Edition 2:21, p.3	09/28/1994	Will show off new offices in Baker Hall.
52	Authors to visit University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1993:111, p.1	10/07/1993	Poets Pinkie Gordon Lane and R. S. Gwynn will read their poetry at UNI.
53	- 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.
54	What In the World?: How Observant Are You? Old Gold 0:0, p.24	06/01/1993	Different photographs from around campus. The object is to guess where the picture was taken to see how observant you are. The answers are in the corner upside down; photo.
55	Students' patience needed Northern Iowan 87:1, p.1	08/31/1990	Map has been created to assist students and faculty navigate through the construction projects on campus; photo and map.
56	Computers to be replaced in Baker Hall Northern Iowan 86:17, p.1	10/31/1989	Harris unit will be replaced by VAX 6000 Model 410 at a cost of about $500,000.
57	What's in a name--such as campus buildings Northern Iowan 86:3, p.7	09/12/1989	A brief look at the people for whom campus buildings are named; photo.
58	Regents approve contracts Northern Iowan 84:63, p.1	07/01/1988	Business Building contracts approved; Bill Calhoun approved as Director of Special Gifts and Assistant Vice President for Development.
59	Appreciation shown by 'unexpected gift' Northern Iowan 84:6, p.19	09/15/1987	Friends in Baker Hall arrange for Mazell Reed to attend Bill Cosby performance.
60	'Thank you' offered to Baker faculty Northern Iowan 84:5, p.3	09/11/1987	His job as custodian is better because of the people he works with.
61	Seminar room honors dynamic professor Northern Iowa Today 14:2, p.	03/01/1986	Baker room 72 named for Josef Fox; brief biographical sketch; tributes; photo.
62	Untitled Northern Iowan 82:32, p.2	02/04/1986	Roaches take over Baker Hall.
63	Former dorm a roach motel? Northern Iowan 82:30, p.1	01/28/1986	Employees talk about the cockroaches in Baker Hall; photo.
64	Seminar room dedication today for controversial Fox Northern Iowan 82:28, p.6	01/21/1986	Seminar room in Baker Hall to be named for Josef Fox; photo.
65	ROTC offices move Northern Iowan 82:6, p.6	09/20/1985	Program growing; moves from Baker Hall to Auditorium Building.
66	Iowa High School Foreign Language Teachers Eligible for Summer Grants; Applications, Information Available at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1985:17, p.1	09/03/1985	The $4,500 per person grant is offered by the Rockefeller Foundation and will last three years; to apply fill out an application and UNI will pick out the 12 strongest applications to go to the national committee.
67	Did it run? Northern Iowan 79:34, p.1	02/11/1983	Student receives a computer program; photo.
68	All revved up and no place to go. Northern Iowan 79:7, p.8	09/21/1982	A woman is sitting in the hatchback of her car outside Baker Hall; photo.
69	Fire doors installed in Baker Hall Northern Iowan 77:25, p.3	12/09/1980	Part of continuous program to make buildings safer.
70	Aud curtains only one fix-up project UNI Century 8:4, p.4	10/01/1980	Summer construction schedule.
71	Down forever Northern Iowan 74:17, p.5	10/28/1977	A downward spiral view of a staircase on the west end of Baker Hall; photo.
72	Campus changes Alumnus 62:2, p.6	05/01/1977	Changes in campus buildings and landscapes; photo.
73	Regents approve UNI business transactions Northern Iowan 70:43, p.4	03/22/1974	Will remodel Baker 59 for Individual Studies office.
74	Foreign and TEFL students Northern Iowan 70:31, p.4	02/08/1974	Will have room in Baker Hall.
75	Untitled Northern Iowan 69:62, p.7	07/27/1973	Children from the Day Care Center in Baker Hall play on the outdoor playground equipment; photo.
76	"An absurd waste" Northern Iowan 69:31, p.2	02/09/1973	Professor Chabert decries renovations in Baker Hall.
77	Untitled Northern Iowan 69:3, p.1	09/22/1972	Trash litters the lawn of Baker Hall; photo.
78	Regents approve business transactions for UNI Northern Iowan 68:55, p.5	05/16/1972	Department of Psychology will lease computer; improvements in Baker Hall; will open up room and corridor space at PLS.
79	Film Festival Set for January at UNI Public Relations News Release 1972:206, p.1	12/10/1971	Film Festival set for Jan. 6-8 on campus by the film committee of the UNI College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the UNI Honors Program; scheduled list of activites.
80	University pays $35,818 debt to dorms Northern Iowan 68:11, p.7	10/22/1971	Continues to pay for use of dorms for non-residential purposes.
81	UNI to Pay Dormitory System for Office and Classroom Space Public Relations News Release 1972:81, p.1	10/15/1971	UNI will continue to pay $35,818 during 1971-72 for the user of faculty offices and classrooms in Baker Hall, which was formerly a men's dorm.
82	Benefit Nets UNI Day Care Center over $1700 Public Relations News Release 1972:64, p.1	10/07/1971	The money was raised from six special performances of "The Doctor in Spite of Himself" put on from Theatre UNI.
83	Parasitology Lab: "I had to explain that scientific names were supposed to be underlined! UNI Quarterly 3:1, p.13	10/01/1971	Lengthy profile of Nixon Wilson; description of his work and his laboratory; photo.
84	Classical Mythology TV Course to Begin on UNI Sunrise Semester Oct. 5 Public Relations News Release 1972:41, p.1	09/29/1971	"Classical Mythology in Literature, Art, and Music" course will be offered through the 'Sunrise Semester' program.
85	UNI Day Care Center Benefit Scheduled Public Relations News Release 1972:7, p.1	09/10/1971	"The Doctor in Spite of Himself," will be presented against this month as a benefit for the UNI Married Student Day Care Center.
86	UNI Sunrise Semester TV Course to Begin Oct. 5 Public Relations News Release 1972:8, p.1	09/10/1971	"Classical Mthology in Literature, Art, and Music," will be offered by the extension service through telecast.
87	Screech! Public Relations News Release 67:57, p.7	06/25/1971	Civil defense system has been installed in Baker Hall.
88	Regents Award Contracts for Unit II of UNI Education Center Public Relations News Release 1971:629, p.1	05/14/1971	$2,188,781 was awarded fro construction of the second unit of the UNI Education Center.
89	UNI Prof-Admin Has Rigorous Schedule Public Relations News Release 1971:512, p.1	04/07/1971	The day in the life of Prof. Len Froyen.
90	Regents Approve Reduction in Budget for Penovation at UNI Public Relations News Release 1970:308, p.1	01/15/1971	A reduction of $35,000 in the project budget for the renovation of the campus home of the president was approved by the Board of Regents; other news
91	UNI Sunrise Semester TV Course Scheduled for Spring Semester Public Relations News Release 1970:300, p.1	01/13/1971	"Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics" will be offered as a spring "sunrise semester" course.
92	Where have all the children gone UNI Quarterly 2:2, p.26	01/01/1971	A look at the Day Care Center in Baker Hall; started by Married Student Housing Council in 1970; photo.
93	Cutline Public Relations News Release 1970:261, p.1	12/16/1970	Dr. Clifford McCollum (left) meets regularly with John Volker.
94	UNI to Host Early Childhood Education Conference Public Relations News Release 1970:132, p.1	10/29/1970	The conference is sponsored by the UNI department of curriculum and instruction and is targeted to nursey school and day care operations and kindergarten teachers in Iowa.
95	UNI Students Can Take 10-hour German Course Next Semester Public Relations News Release 1970:128, p.1	10/28/1970	The course will cover the equivalent of two ofr three levels of language study.
96	Organizations & Organizers UNI Quarterly 1:1, p.6	10/01/1969	A survey of activities by student governance, Greek, interest, honorary, and religious organizations.
97	Girls, profs move into Baker Northern Iowan 66:1, p.8	09/09/1969	About two hundred women will live in west wing of Baker Hall until Dancer Hall is completed; some will live in 6-8 person units; faculty offices also in Baker Hall; photo.
98	Investigate fires Northern Iowan 65:56, p.1	05/06/1969	Twenty-three small fires in last five months on campus; ongoing investigation of apparently intentional fires.
99	Senate won't act on commodes Northern Iowan 65:46, p.1	03/21/1969	East wing of Baker Hall will be used for offices of English Department when men move into Bender Hall; women will live in west wing until Dancer Hall is finished; then all of Baker Hall will be used for offices.
100	Third tower approved Northern Iowan 65:45, p.5	03/18/1969	Regents approve $2.9 million for third tower to be located between Towers Center and Campbell Hall; would hold 615 students; plan approved to convert east wing of Baker into offices; UNI authorized to seek funds for driver training range.