Curris--Constantine William [President of UNI]

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201 George Mason University qualifies for 47th Annual National Debate Tournament
Public Relations News Release 1992:439, p.1
George Mason University will be represented in the National Debate Tournament
202 Harvard University qualifies teams for 47th Annual National Debate Tournament
Public Relations News Release 1992:438, p.1
Harvard University will be represented in the National Debate Tournament.
203 Cedar Valley Campaign volunteers honored
Northern Iowa Today 21:1, p.7
$9 million raised in Black Hawk County; photo.
204 Lifting ban on gays may affect ROTC programs; openly gay committee member assists in transition for University of Northern Iowa
Northern Iowan 89:37, p.1
Craig Weltha appointed to ROTC advisory committee; outlines views.
205 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of Presidential Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1992:342, p.1
Presidential Scholar awards are announced at UNI. Students listed.
206 Child Development Center at University of Northern Iowa to hold open house February 3 in new facilities
Public Relations News Release 1992:307, p.1
February 3 marks the open house of the Child Development Center at UNI.
207 University of Northern Iowa awards degrees to 700 fall graduates
Public Relations News Release 1992:302, p.1
UNI announces fall graduates. Students listed.
208 Media Advisory
Public Relations News Release 1992:279, p.1
President Curris comments on the Governor's budget.
209 Campaign leaders meet on campus
Northern Iowa Today 76:2, p.
National steering committee meets.
210 John Deere enhances link with UNI through $200,000 gift
Northern Iowa Today 76:2, p.
Will establish a center of excellence in Industrial Technology; photo.
211 Bluedorns give $300,000 for Performing Arts Center as part of University of Northern Iowa Foundation's capital campaign
Public Relations News Release 1992:253, p.1
A $300,000 donation from Carl and Peggy Bluedorn has been made toward the construction of the Performing Arts Center.
212 University of Northern Iowa commencement to be 11 A.M. Saturday (December 19)
Public Relations News Release 1992:252, p.1
700 students will graduate from UNI on December 19.
213 Tree Lighting
Public Relations News Release 1992:225, p.1
UNI will celebrate 50 years of Tree Lighting Tradition December 1.
214 Student at Northern Iowa avoids war zone at home
Northern Iowan 89:24, p.1
Vladimir Grubac offers perspectives on being a refugee from the former Yugoslavia; photo.
215 John Deere contributes $200,000 to UNI Foundation; to establish Center of Excellence in industrial technology
Northern Iowan 89:21, p.4
Will support research and instructional programs; photo.
216 Sioux City, Onawa residents among new Presidential Scholars at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1992:188, p.1
Brian Williams and ben Reinking are among the 1992 Presidential Scholar Award recipients.
217 John Deere Foundation contributes $200,000 to University of Northern Iowa's Industrial Technology programs
Public Relations News Release 1992:184, p.1
Kahilil Kingsbury announced the $200,000 contribution to the Industrial Technology Department planned Center for Excellence.
218 University of Northern Iowa's Omicron Delta Kappa Circle inducts new members
Public Relations News Release 1992:162, p.1
Nine UNI students joined the members of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Circle. New students and officers listed.
219 Tuition increase approved by Regents: Board votes in favor of 5.6 percent boost for 1993-94
Northern Iowan 89:16, p.1
NISG leader addresses Regents; photo.
220 Wait'll they getta load of this:
Northern Iowan 89:16, p.16
Schedule of Parents' Weekend activities.
221 Curris issues change in UNI's existing human rights policy; "associational preference" replaced by "sexual orientation"
Northern Iowan 89:15, p.1
Campus reaction to change in policy wording.
222 The University of Northern Iowa prepares for Parents' Weekend October 23-25
Public Relations News Release 1992:116, p.1
Activities are announced for Parents' Weekend.
223 Murray State honors Curris for campus beautification
Northern Iowan 89:13, p.5
Student center at Murray State named in honor of President Curris; background on Curris experience at Murray State; photo.
224 Raffle to benefit Campanile
Northern Iowan 89:13, p.11
Raffle for chance to eat dinner at President's House and to play the Campanile; proceeds will go toward carillon repairs; photo.
225 University of Northern Iowa Series on Leadership Styles continues October 19 with Curris speaking.
Public Relations News Release 1992:113, p.1
President Curris will address the opening meeting of the leadership series aimed at students.
226 Leading the way
Campus News Network 3:3, p.2
Professor White and President Curris will speak in series.
227 Series on leadership styles to begin October 12 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1992:101, p.1
Leadership styles will be examined during a three part series at UNI.
228 Media Advisory
Public Relations News Release 1992:91, p.1
Camp Adventure student staff members will meet with Pres. Curris to deliver gifts from locations served by the program.
229 U. S. News & World Report names UNI in top "Up and coming" regional universities
Northern Iowan 89:9, p.1
Administrators react to news.
230 Residence hall first in Iowa in 20 years
Northern Iowan 89:8, p.1
Groundbreaking ceremony on September 21, 1992, for $9 million dollar facility; photo.
231 Media Advisory
Public Relations News Release 1992:75, p.1
National Campaign Steering Committee and the Cedar Valley Leadership and Major Gifts Drive volunteers for UNI Foundation will meet and be open to interviews by media.
232 Students to break ground on University of Northern Iowa's new residence hall
Public Relations News Release 1992:72, p.1
Ground breaking activities for the new residence hall at UNI are announced.
233 Performing Arts Center endorsement ushers in new era of Hawkeye Tech, UNI cooperation
Public Relations News Release 1992:54, p.1
Phillip Barry and Ken Allbaugh from Hawkeye Tech joined President Curris in a pledge of continued cooperation, especially in the area of the arts.
234 Curris speaks at faculty meeting: "optimism for the coming years"
Northern Iowan 89:3, p.5
President Curris delivers annual address; other faculty leaders also present views; photo.
235 Northern Iowa helps chart education's course
Northern Iowa Today 20:2, p.3
Report on recent meeting of Renaissance Group.
236 Area residents named as division leaders in campaign to build Performing Arts Center
Public Relations News Release 1991:768, p.1
Division leaders will direct teams of volunteers to assist with the Cedar Valley portion of the Performing Arts Center. Leaders listed. campaign.
237 Taiwanese graduate students completing first of four summers toward science education master's degree at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:766, p.1
Science teachers from Taiwan will spend four summers at UNI taking classes towards a master of arts in science education. In addition, two UNI professors will teach classes in Taiwan during February for the next four years.
238 American Humanics organization anounces new president.
Public Relations News Release 1991:763, p.1
New president for American Humanics is from Kansas.
239 Lux Service Medallion award recipients, Finalists named at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:764, p.1
Lux award based on service and scholarship. Winners and finalists announced.
240 University of Northern Iowa staff have leadership role in preparing "Teachers of the New World".
Public Relations News Release 1991:752, p.1
Efforts to improve teacher preparation includes UNI faculty and administrators. David Imig and Robert Glennen spoke to the Renaissance Group.
241 Minorities in Teaching student complete workshop at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:720, p.1
Minorities in Teaching students taught other youngsters during a week long workshop.
242 Lean and mean; "focus" and "quality" key in uncertain times
Northern Iowa Today 76:1, p.3
Administrators' views of meeting challenge of growing enrollment and steady funding; some programs cut; capital campaign launched.
243 Media Advisory
Public Relations News Release 1991:699, p.1
Constantine Curris expresses concern over recent actions by the governor and legislature resulting in another across the board cut for higher education.
244 UNI honored for MIT; Curris goes to the White House
Northern Iowan 88:59, p.1
Receives national award; photo.
245 Media Advisory
Public Relations News Release 1991:684, p.1
Correction announced as to times for broadcast of award presentations to UNI.
246 Poet Laureate title joins long list of honors for Northern Iowa graduate Mona Van Duyn
Public Relations News Release 1991:683, p.1
The Library of Congress has named Mona Van Duyn Poet Laureate in Poetry. She is the first woman named since poet laureate was added to the post in 1985.
247 University of Northern Iowa program to be recognized in White House ceremony
Public Relations News Release 1991:679, p.1
UNI will receive an award for its efforts to attract minority youth to the teaching profession. Constantine Curris will accept the award at the White House.
248 University of Northern Iowa selected to participate in national conference on "Teach America"
Public Relations News Release 1991:680, p.1
UNI will join 34 other public colleges and universities for a conference looking into a pursuit of reform, redesign and restructuring of teacher education. Dan Smith and Craig McLeod are members of the team, not employed by the University.
249 More than 1,300 students receive degrees at University of Northern Iowa spring commencement
Public Relations News Release 1991:673, p.1
Stephanie Althof will give the commencement address at UNI. Sergei Kazmin, deputy minister of education of the Russian Federation brought greetings in honor of the 6 Russian students receiving a masters degree. Graduates listed.
250 Record crowd expected for Northern Iowa commencement Saturday (May 4) in UNI-Dome
Public Relations News Release 1991:621, p.1
Due to budget cuts, there will be no summer commencement. This will allow 400 students, scheduled to graduate in the summer, to be invited to participate in spring exercises.
251 Human Rights Policy a backburner issue? Some feel Curris' statement doesn't cut it
Northern Iowan 88:57, p.1
Some believe that there needs to be "sexual preference" language.
252 Next two candidates for University of Northern Iowa athletic director position scheduled fro interviews week of May 4
Public Relations News Release 1991:615, p.1
Christopher Ritrievi and Vivian Fuller will interview for the position of athletic director at UNI. They join Rick Hartzell and Douglas Woolard as interviewees to date.
253 Long-term employees retiring from University of Northern Iowa to be recognized May 2
Public Relations News Release 1991:587, p.1
34th Annual Recognition Breakfast will honor 41 employees retiring with 10 or more years of service to the University. Retirees are listed.
254 University of Northern Iowa professor receives AAUW'S 1992 Distinguished Teaching Award
Public Relations News Release 1991:583, p.1
Evelyn Wood was named winner of the Distinguished Teaching from the state chapter of the American Association of University Women.
255 University of Northern Iowa's Omicron Delta Kappa chapter inducts 27 new members
Public Relations News Release 1991:586, p.1
UNI honor society inducts new members. Members listed.
256 University of Northern Iowa's Omicron Delta Kappa chapter inducts 27 new members
Public Relations News Release 1991:577, p.1
UNI Omicron Delta Kappa chapter inducts new members. Members listed. Marlene Strathe was guest speaker.
257 Federal judge dismisses lawsuit of former University of Northern Iowa Faculty member against Regents, UNI, others
Public Relations News Release 1991:574, p.1
Lawsuit against UNI, Regents, and others was dismissed by Judge Edward McManus.
258 R. J. McElroy Trust pledges $500,000 toward construction of performing arts center at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:562, p.1
Linda Klinger, executive director of the McElroy Trust, announces a pledge from the Trust in the amount of $500,000 toward construction of a performing arts center.
259 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.
260 Dartmouth College qualifies for 47th annual National Debate Tournament
Public Relations News Release 1992:432, p.1
Dartmouth College will be represented at the National Debate Tournament.
261 Clarification in story released 3/9/02; "Legislature slashes University of Northern Iowa budget again; "Students will be the losers," says President
Public Relations News Release 1991:467, p.1
The cuts will result in the elimination of several full-time equivalent positions in the Physical Plant and one in intercollegiate athletics.
262 University of Northern Iowa and state's three other universities to withdraw from "prescriptive" accreditation association
Public Relations News Release 1991:468, p.1
Due to restrictive and expensive accreditation policies, the Regents Institutions of Iowa will no longer participate in the process of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
263 Legislature slashes University of Northern Iowa budget again; "Students will be the losers," says President Curris
Public Relations News Release 1991:465, p.1
UNI will be forced to make educational cuts due to the reductions made in state funding by the legislature, according to UNI President Curris.
264 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
Newly remodeled Wright Hall will be rededicated in March.
265 Northern Iowa, other universities withdraw from NCATE
Northern Iowa Today 20:1, p.1
President Curris contends that NCATE accreditation is too restrictive and expensive.
266 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of prestigious Presidential Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1991:379, p.1
Presidential Scholars announced at UNI. Winners listed.
267 Former Panther honored
Northern Iowan 88:33, p.4
Ed Ewoldt honored by gift in his name; photo.
268 Northern Iowa awards degrees to 650 fall graduates
Public Relations News Release 1991:358, p.1
Fall graduates are announced. Graduates listed.
269 "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" events scheduled for February 6 at University of Northern Iowa; Governor, Gateway Commissioner to speak
Public Relations News Release 1991:373, p.1
The schedule of events for the annual celebration of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" is announced. Speakers include Governor Terry Branstad and Patty Viverito.
270 Gov. recommends $2 million for UNI; extra funds requested to provide enrollment growth
Northern Iowan 88:30, p.1
President Curris explains that much of the money would go to the instructional program.
271 Northern Iowa President urges legislators to heed Governor's recommendation: $2 million to UNI to support enrollment growth
Public Relations News Release 1991:329, p.1
Governor Branstad's recommendation of increased support for UNI brings praise from administrators.
272 Three majors eliminated to ease budget woes
Northern Iowa Today 75:2, p.21
Vocational home economics major, graduate program in industrial technology education, and business education graduate program are dropped; other cuts and reorganizations also announced in attempt to meet enrollment surge.
273 Board of Regents eliminates three majors at Northern Iowa, approves sale of bonds for new residence hall
Public Relations News Release 1991:297, p.1
One BA major and two MA majors cut as part of the ongoing budget reduction activities. Board of Regents approves sale of bonds for a new residence hall.
274 University of Northern Iowa Commencement to be 11 A M. Saturday (December 21)
Public Relations News Release 1991:281, p.1
Fall Commencement will add 650 names to the alumni rolls.
275 Curris recommends elimination of three academic majors due to 'the budget mess in the state capital'
Northern Iowan 88:27, p.1
President Curris reluctantly makes recommendations in home economics, industrial technology, and business education.
276 University of Northern Iowa to recommend elimination of three academic majors; budget "mess" forces other program eliminations and reductions
Public Relations News Release 1991:266, p.1
President Curris has recommended to the Board of Regents that following majors be dropped: vocational home economics, graduate program in industrial technology education, and the business education graduate program. Other cuts are listed.
277 Fate of University of Northern Iowa programs targeted for elimination of be announced next week; President looking for alternatives
Public Relations News Release 1991:255, p.1
President Curris examines the impact of proposed elimination of seven academic majors on students and the University.
278 University of Northern Iowa kicks off holiday season with tree lighting, crafts sale (Thursday) December 5
Public Relations News Release 1991:242, p.1
Holiday festivities will start in the traditional manner at UNI. A special tree lighting ceremony will highlight the evening.
279 Students are lawyers for a day in class
Northern Iowan 88:24, p.10
Students stage mock trial in mass communications law class; President Curris participates.
280 Academic program cuts at University of Northern Iowa recommended by Provost; mandated by growing enrollment, shrinking appropriations
Public Relations News Release 1991:232, p.1
Strong enrollment growth, coupled with lower state appropriations, have forced recommendations for cuts in academic programs and reductions in staff.
281 More than 250 students admitted to teacher education program at University of Northern Iowa; 132 attend induction convacation
Public Relations News Release 1991:220, p.1
Requirements for induction into the teacher education program were met by more that 250 students. 132 students chose to attend the Induction Ceremony. Students are listed.
282 Tragedy strikes U of I campus: UNI to observe moment of silence today at 2 p.m.
Northern Iowan 88:19, p.1
President Curris and Professor Longnecker release statement; moment of silence will remember those murdered at University of Iowa.
283 IES Industries makes $250,000 business scholarship endowment to University of Northern Iowa Foundation
Public Relations News Release 1991:186, p.1
Business students will benefit from the $250,000 gift from IES Industries for scholarships.
284 Call for a period of silence
Public Relations News Release 1991:191, p.1
Announcement of a moment of silence to remember those killed on the University of Iowa campus. The moment of silence will take place November 5 at 2:00pm and will be marked by the ringing of the Campanile.
285 Regents' president suggests tuition increase will be less than nine percent
Northern Iowan 88:15, p.1
Mr. Pomerantz believes that there will be an increase but that it will be less than nine per cent; photo.
286 Student leaders present tuition counterproposal to Board of Regents
Northern Iowan 88:14, p.1
Several UNI students address Regents; photo.
287 University of Northern Iowa to host Midwest Association for Latin American Studies annual meeting October 11-12.
Public Relations News Release 1991:125, p.1
Keith Hunte and Francesca Miller are featured speakers at Latin American Studies annual meeting.
288 Bon Voyage party replaces dance
Northern Iowan 88:9, p.
Party includes comedy, gambling, and reggae; photo.
289 Appropriations requests for fiscal years '93 and '94 for University of Northern Iowa receive go-ahead from Board of Regents
Public Relations News Release 1991:92, p.1
Board of Regents has approved the appropriations requests for UNI.
290 New fall enrollment record for University of Northern Iowa with 13,163 students
Public Relations News Release 1991:68, p.1
Fall enrollment numbers are a record for UNI.
291 Curris tells faculty to move ahead despite budgetary crisis
Northern Iowan 88:4, p.1
President Curris outlines views and courses of action in light of reduced funding.
292 Pep rally near Campanile planned for Friday
Northern Iowan 88:2, p.6
Event "Bursting with Pride" will kick off the semester with President Curris, Eldon Miller, Terry Allen, and the Marching Band.
293 "Bursting with Pride!" fall kickoff celebration scheduled for Friday at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:35, p.1
Fall Kickoff activities planned for UNI.
294 Northern Iowa celebrates business
Northern Iowa Today 19:2, p.5
150 business and community leaders attend formal opening of new business building; photo.
295 University pledges to maintain quality through budget plight and increased enrollment
Northern Iowa Today 19:2, p.1
Top administrators outline ways to deal with rising enrollment and declining revenues.
296 University of Northern Iowa announces degrees to 274 summer graduates
Public Relations News Release 1991:13, p.1
Summer graduates announced at UNI. Graduates listed.
297 University of Northern Iowa announces participation in Iowa business Location Center Program
Public Relations News Release 1990:683, p.1
Iowa Business Location Centers will allow companies to explore opportunities in Iowa.
298 Regents approve preliminary budget for fiscal 1992 for University of Northern Iowa; appropriations down $3.6 million from 1990
Public Relations News Release 1990:661, p.1
6% decrease in appropriations for fiscal 1992 UNI budget.
299 Curris: budget cuts hurt the youth of Iowa
Northern Iowan 87:64, p.1
UNI hit as it experiences growth in enrollment.
300 University of Northern Iowa summer Commencement Friday (August 2) evening in UNI-Dome
Public Relations News Release 1990:672, p.1
UNI summer Commencement is August 2.