Curris--Constantine William [President of UNI]

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301 Latest state budget cuts hit University of Northern Iowa hard.
Public Relations News Release 1990:639, p.1
State budget cuts amount to an additional $2 million dollar reduction for UNI.
302 University honors renowned poet; Mona Van Duyn has fond memories of days at ISTC
Northern Iowa Today 75:1, p.13
Receives honorary degree; biographical sketch; photo.
303 More than 150 business, community leaders attend ' Celebration of business" at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:635, p.1
Lee Liu was the featured speaker at the "Celebration of Business" held at UNI.
304 Public invited to "Celebration of Business" Tuesday (June 25) at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:625, p.1
Featured speaker for "Celebration of Business" to be Lee Liu, chairman of the board, president, and CEO of IE Industries.
305 Nearly 1,100 students receive degrees at University of Northern Iowa spring commencement
Public Relations News Release 1990:617, p.1
UNI spring graduates announced. Award winning poet Mona Van Duyn addressed the gathering. Graduates listed.
306 Untitled
Campus News Network 1:18, p.1
Mona Van Duyn speaks with President Curris at Commencement; photo.
307 "Golden Class" celebrates with special reunion events on campus
Public Relations News Release 1990:587, p.1
Class of 1941 holds 50 year reunion. Attendees listed.
308 Northern Iowa to graduate more than 1,200 (Saturday) May 11 in UNI-Dome
Public Relations News Release 1990:533, p.1
Spring commencement will be May 11 at UNI.
309 NISG elects new vice-presidents
Northern Iowan 87:55, p.1
New vice presidents named; considers computer fee.
310 Long-term employees retiring from University of Northern Iowa to be recognized May 4
Public Relations News Release 1990:512, p.1
Sixty-three retiring UNI employees to honored at Recognition Breakfast. Retirees are listed.
311 Regents approve architectural firm to design new residence facility at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:495, p.1
Regents approve the firm of Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck of Des Moines to design new residence hall.
312 Earth Day activities planned at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:493, p.1
Activities announced for Earth Day celebration at UNI.
313 University of Northern Iowa alumni to be honored April 20
Public Relations News Release 1990:482, p.1
Five alumni and friends of UNI will be honored at the Heritage Honours Program.
314 Charles Hoskins
Campus News Network 1:15, p.2
Wins first prize in essay contest.
315 Hoskins wins Black History Month essay contest at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:457, p.1
Charles Hoskins named winner in Black History Month Essay Contest at UNI.
316 Honorary doctorate to be awarded to Mona Van Duyn by University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:427, p.1
Decorated poet and graduate of Iowa State Teachers College, Mona Van Duyn, awarded honorary degree,
317 University of Northern Iowa President Constantine Curris to visit Ottumwa, Indian Hills sites Wednesday (March 13)
Public Relations News Release 1990:411, p.1
President Curris to tour several sites in Ottumwa.
318 University of Northern Iowa uncovers alleged embezzlement
Public Relations News Release 1990:404, p.1
UNI officials uncovered an embezzlement scheme from a fund administered through the Department of Political Science.
319 Untitled
Northern Iowa Today 19:1, p.6
President Curris visits Black Hawk Elementary School; photo.
320 University merit awardees named at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:306, p.1
Presidential Scholars program announces winners at UNI.
321 UNI lags behind in university salaries; Curris only person in $100,000 club
Northern Iowan 87:31, p.3
More faculty members at Iowa State University and the University of Iowa take home over $100, 000 in salaries.
322 Scholarships, cash prizes available in University of Northern Iowa essay contest for high school and college students, teachers
Public Relations News Release 1990:299, p.1
Prizes announced for the 11th annual Iowa Student as Critic Essay Competition.
323 Thoughts, prayers needed during crisis
Northern Iowan 87:30, p.2
January 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., was also the UN deadline for Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait.
324 Austrian government to decorate University of Northern Iowa history professor during banquet in honor of "Vienna in Concert"
Public Relations News Release 1990:289, p.1
Ambassador Friedrich Hoess of Austria presents the Commanders Cross to Professor Whitnah. Dr. Clemens Coreth, Austrian Consul-General in Chicago was also present. Renowned Viennese pastry chef, Franz Deiser, was also at UNI.
325 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of prestigious presidential scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1990:282, p.1
Presidential scholars named at UNI.
326 Enrollment growth creates critical needs
Northern Iowa Today 74:2, p.8
High enrollment leads to crowded housing; UNI seeks extra funds to address problems; photo.
327 Northern Iowa takes environmental education to Europe, Soviet Union
Northern Iowa Today 74:2, p.11
Professor McCalley visits Russia; President Curris attends conference in France.
328 University of Northern Iowa Commencement to be 1 p.m. Saturday (December 22)
Public Relations News Release 1990:257, p.1
Nearly 650 students to graduate during fall Commencement activities at UNI.
329 University of Northern Iowa students create country gingerbread house for holiday festivities
Public Relations News Release 1990:246, p.1
UNI students research, design, bake, construct, and decorate lighted gingerbread house.
330 Curris addresses mandatory health and computer fees at open forum
Northern Iowan 87:27, p.1
Forty students attended question and answer session with President Curris; photo.
331 Campuswide paper recycling program expanding at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:217, p.1
UNI's recycling program now covers sixteen buildings on campus.
332 Annual craft sale, tree-lighting ceremony, Santa Claus to visit the University of Northern Iowa Wednesday November 28
Public Relations News Release 1990:210, p.1
UNI will kick off the holiday season with traditional events on November 28.
333 American education week is November 11-17: University of Northern Iowa schedules variety of events in area schools
Public Relations News Release 1990:184, p.1
UNI football players to read to elementary school classes during American Education Week. UNI faculty and students will visit area schools.
334 Curris attends conference in Tailloires, France
Northern Iowan 87:15, p.5
President Curris met with other university presidents in France in hopes of protecting the world from an environmental disaster.
335 UNI expands as others decline
Northern Iowan 87:14, p.7
UNI's enrollment rose from 11,837 students to 12,638 this year while enrollment at ISU and U of I declined.
336 President Curris participates in world environmental conference
Campus News Network 1:4, p.1
Group sets environmental education agenda.
337 University of Northern Iowa's Curris joins in setting environmental agenda for world's educational institutions
Public Relations News Release 1990:113, p.1
President Curris among twenty-two university and college presidents who met to set an educational agenda to prevent global environmental disaster.
338 University of Northern Iowa's Curris to participate in world environmental conference October 4-7 in France
Public Relations News Release 1990:97, p.1
UNI President has been named a participant in a French environmental conference. Maurice Strong, Dr. Mostafa tolba, and Nancy Firestone will address the group.
339 UNI students fight for tuition freeze; others propose compromise
Northern Iowan 87:6, p.1
UNI representatives vocally opposed the proposed tuition increase at the Board of Regents meeting; photo.
340 Nation's first major tournament opens collegiate debate season on University of Northern Iowa campus
Public Relations News Release 1990:64, p.1
Nearly four hundred debaters and their coaches will participate in the season's first official tournament of the year.
341 Homecoming mania nears
Northern Iowan 87:2, p.1
Students present President Curris with Homecoming button, Field of Dreams; photo.
342 IBM awards $311,000 in equipment and software to Northern Iowa
Northern Iowa Today 18:2, p.8
College of Education to receive gift to help train teachers in the use of technology; photo.
343 From the President
Northern Iowan 87:1, p.2
President Curris asks for patience from students as the UNI school year begins with high enrollment.
344 UNI faculty attend conference in China
Northern Iowan 87:1, p.11
Thomas Switzer, Anne Federlein, Richard Zehrbach, and Michael Waggoner attended the Fourth Annual Conference of the USA/China Teacher Education Consortium in China recently.
345 Fred C. Gilchrist, Jr., endowment created with University of Northern Iowa Foundation
Public Relations News Release 1990:14, p.1
Endowment created to honor grandson of the first president of University of Northern Iowa.
346 Behind the curtain's mystic fold
Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.23
Founders Day convocation address by President Curris; outlines his vision for UNI's future and challenges; photo.
347 Educational leadership efforts will be advanced through Schindler gift
Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.11
Foundation receives $1 million gift to improve teacher education and provide scholarships; photo.
348 Record participation, Hoxie honorary doctorate mark spring commencement
Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.28
1100 graduates participate; Ralph Gordon Hoxie honored; photo.
349 Teachers for a new world
Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.8
Renaissance Group organizes to make major commitment to teacher preparation; Group principles listed; photo.
350 More than 1,000 students receive degrees at University of Northern Iowa spring commencement.
Public Relations News Release 1990:688, p.1
List of students graduated in spring of 1990. Commencement address was given by Annette Zuck.
351 'Golden Class' celebrates with special reunion events on campus.
Public Relations News Release 1989:663, p.1
The class of 1940 celebrated its "Golden Reunion," with 81 class members and a number of their spouses returning from all parts of the country. Highlights of the weekend cited.
352 Accounting advisory council for University of Northern Iowa holds spring meeting.
Public Relations News Release 1989:658, p.1
Gerald Smith informed the Accounting Advisory Council (members listed) of the new requirement of 150 credit hours for an accounting degree, to go into effect in the year 2000. They also chose the recipient of the annual $500 Blanford Scholarship.
353 Schindler education center to be dedicated Saturday (May 12) at University of Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1989:633, p.1
The building is being named in honor of the late Alvin W. Schindler, a 1927 graduate of UNI, in recognition of his accomplishments in the field of education.
354 Northern Iowa to graduate more than 1,200 Saturday in UNI-Dome.
Public Relations News Release 1989:626, p.1
The student address will be delivered by Annette Klein Zuck, who will receive a bachelor's degree with high honors, with a major in elementary education. Some 1,100 graduating students have indicated they will attend the ceremonies Saturday.
355 University of Northern Iwoa foundation receives million-dollar gift.
Public Relations News Release 1989:619, p.1
A million dollar gift has been received from 1924 graduate Dora Hood Schindler, in honor of her late husband, Dr. Alvin W. Schindler, Class of 1927. How the money will be distrubed is discussed.
356 Additional funds to aid UNI
Northern Iowan 86:56, p.1
President Curris points out strengths of budget recently passed.
357 Curris speech highlights Founder's Day
Northern Iowan 86:56, p.1
Dean Lang also speaks on the school's early history; photo.
358 Untitled
Northern Iowan 86:54, p.1
President Curris receives Earth Day button from Conservation Club committee.
359 Latham hall renovation to be dedicated Sunday (April 22) at University of Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1989:577, p.1
The renovated building now houses the Departments of Earth Science and Home Economics. The dedication will feature a welcome and introductions by President Curris and remarks by Roy Saigo and Donald Whitnah. Two students will speak as well.
360 Schedule of Events.
Public Relations News Release 1989:580, p.1
A list of activities and events from Friday, April 20 through Monday, April 23. Gov. Branstad will proclaim UNI Founder's Day for Monday and will receive a copy of "A Century of Leadership and Service" from author Dr. William Lang.
361 University of Northern Iowa to host 1,000 high school students for 26th annual model united nations Thursday-Saturday. (April 19-21)
Public Relations News Release 1989:570, p.1
The Model U.N. reflects the functions of the real international body, with high school students serving as delegates from their respective countries which they have researched throughout the year.
362 New history book on University of Northern Iowa to be released Saturday (April 21).
Public Relations News Release 1989:568, p.1
William C. Lang author of "A Century of Leadership and Service," presents the history of the University in a manner that is descriptive as well as chronological in nature. Volume I covers the years 1876 to 1928.
363 Founders day events at University of Northern Iowa to celebrate the past, present and future.
Public Relations News Release 1989:565, p.1
A full weekend of activities on campus will culminate Monday with an all University Convocation recalling the past and looking to the future of the Cedar Falls institution.
364 'Teaching Geography Workshop' to be held April 16 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:513, p.1
Professor Dennis Spetz replaces Michael Stacy as speaker in the Teaching Geography Workshop. President Constantine Curris and Professor Cordell Svengalis welcome participants to the workshop.
365 University of Northern Iowa P. E. Club sponsoring 'Governor's Run for Heart' Friday and Saturday (April 5-7)
Public Relations News Release 1989:514, p.1
Governor Terry Branstad joins runners for the final mile of the Governor's Run for Heart, sponsored by the Physical Education Club. The goal of the event is to raise twenty-five hundred dollars for the American Heart Association.
366 'Teaching Geography Workshop' to be held April 16 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:507, p.1
President Constantine Curris, and Professors Ron Johnston, and Basheer Nijim speak at the teaching geography workshop for k-12 teachers in the UNI Commons Ballroom.
367 University of Northern Iowa joins other top-ranked universities across the nation in Renaissance Group
Public Relations News Release 1989:472, p.1
Professor Thomas Switzer and President Constantine Curris form the Renaissance Group and draft the "Teachers of the New World" document, outlining principles of quality education for legislators and policy makers.
368 Curris addresses students in open forum
Northern Iowan 86:46, p.1
President Curris responds to questions about minority affairs, use of tuition and fees, and the visa situation of an English faculty member.
369 Untitled
Northern Iowan 86:46, p.1
Ground broken for St. Stephen Center; photo.
370 President Curris addresses student concerns in open forum
Northern Iowan 86:45, p.1
Will appear in forum sponsored by NISG.
371 Untitled
Northern Iowan 86:43, p.1
President Curris talks with students at senior reception; photo.
372 Fireside reception to be held
Public Relations News Release 86:42, p.1
President Curris will speak to seniors.
373 McGladrey & Pullen gift creates Center for Accounting Education
Northern Iowa Today 18:1, p.7
McGladrey & Pullen give $125,000; photo.
374 Senior Week activities planned for week of March 4-9 at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:433, p.1
Senior Week celebrations begin with a men's basketball game against Cleveland State, a Theatre UNI production of the 'Masque of the Red Death', and a wine and cheese celebration with Constantine Curris. Senior committee members listed.
375 14th annual overseas teacher recruiting fair to be largest ever (Feb. 17, 18)
Public Relations News Release 1989:390, p.1
More than 750 teacher from all over the world, and 116 representatives of overseas schools will converge. The numbers make it the largest fair ever on campus, and one of the largest in the world.
376 Northern Iowa awards degrees to 641 fall graduates
Public Relations News Release 1990:304, p.1
Fall Commencement exercises conferred degrees on 641 graduates. Graduates listed.
377 Curris outlines path to excellence at UNI
Northern Iowan 86:30, p.1
President Curris describes areas in which the university should make special efforts including fully implementing general education, enhancing diversity, stabilizing tuition, and improving graduate programs.
378 Northern Iowa awards degrees to 480 fall graduates
Public Relations News Release 1989:349, p.1
Connie Koenen Uhl delivers the student address at the fall commencement ceremony in the UNI-Dome, where four hundred and eighty students received their degrees. List.
379 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of prestigious Presidential Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1989:333, p.1
The Presidential Scholars Board announces the fifth class of high school seniors to be given Presidential Scholarships. Students must have scored a twenty-eight on the ACT and graduate in the top ten percent of their class. Recipients listed.
380 Founders Day activities planned
Northern Iowa Today 73:2, p.32
Events include convocation.
381 The Nineties; higher education in the Education Decade
Northern Iowa Today 73:2, p.3
President Curris and other top administrators plan for UNI's future.
382 University relations with Soviets continue to grow
Northern Iowa Today 73:2, p.31
UNI will broaden efforts to develop contacts with Russians.
383 University of Northern Iowa commencement to be 1 P. M. Saturday (Dec. 16).
Public Relations News Release 1989:299, p.1
550 new alumni will be officially added to the roster of graduates. Two doctor of education recipients: Randall Clegg and Kathleen Sullivan Mulholland. Connie Koenen Uhl, will deliver the student address.
384 Untitled
Northern Iowan 86:26, p.2
Applauds President Curris for suggesting a tuition cut; urges students to vote for those who will favor tuition relief.
385 ODK celebrates!
Northern Iowan 86:25, p.1
Omicron Delta Kappa celebrates 75th anniversary; photo.
386 Curris commended for dedication to UNI
Northern Iowan 86:24, p.2
Believes President Curris is doing a fine job.
387 Annual tree lighting ceremony, other holiday activities planned at University of Northern Iowa Nov. 30.
Public Relations News Release 1989:268, p.1
The Annual Arts and Crafts Sale, featuring 25 tables of hand-crafted merchandise, other activities include free hot chocolate and caroling with the UNI Women's Chorus.
388 Dancer residents express tripling, parking concerns
Northern Iowan 86:17, p.5
President Curris responds to questions.
389 ODK to initiate new members
Northern Iowan 86:16, p.5
Honor society for juniors and seniors initiates 28 new members; list of initiates.
390 UNI Homecoming 1989 for Oct. 18-22.
Public Relations News Release 1989:161, p.1
Selling Homecoming 1989 buttons to University of Northern Iowa Prsident Constantine Curris are Homecoming committee member Kristen Sievers and American Marketing Assiocation student represevtive Kandis Peters.
391 Lux service medallion awards to be given at University of Northern Iowa homecoming.
Public Relations News Release 1989:151, p.1
Activity profile of finalists provided. Theresa Koster and Jennifer Clemens, will be honored with four other finalists. The Lux award is an a attempt to recognize some of those people for their extraordinary contributions.
392 Penn accused of sexual harassment
Northern Iowan 86:4, p.1
Rich Penn believes that he is being forced out of his teaching position.
393 Degrees awarded to 330 Northern Iowa summer graduates at Aug. 4 commencement.
Public Relations News Release 1989:8, p.1
List of UNI's summer graduates. Degrees were conferred by President Constantine Curris. The student address was delivered by Janice Elaine Blockhus.
394 University of Northern Iowa summer commencement Friday (Aug. 4) evening in UNI-DOME.
Public Relations News Release 1988:583, p.1
350 new alumni will be added to the roster of graduates. Constantine Curris will confer the degrees. Janice Blockhus will deliver the student address. Judith Harrington will conduct the recognition and award of honors.
395 Money to educate
Northern Iowan 85:63, p.3
Foundation receives $75,000 gift from life insurance company; photo.
396 Endowed scholarships for business, education majors at University of Northern Iowa established by AEGON/Life investors.
Public Relations News Release 1988:552, p.1
A $75,000 endowed scholarship fund to provide scholarships. Rex Eno, president of Life Investors Individual Division, presented an initial $25,000 check to Constantine Curris.
397 Consulting firm recommends changes at state universities
Northern Iowan 85:59, p.1
Peat Marwick report recommends dropping of Ed. D. degree, close study on value of Price Lab School, and other curricular changes.
398 Largest spring graduating class ever announced at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1988:528, p.1
List of students who received degrees at the Northern Iowa commencement May 13. More than 1,300 students, as members of the largest spring graduating class in the school's history, crossed the stage during the spring commencement.
399 'Golden class' celebrates with special reunion events on campus.
Public Relations News Release 1988:486, p.1
List of the members of the class of 1939, who attended the reunion. Mentioned in the article is events that took place over the weekend.
400 Northern Iowa to graduate more than 1,300 Saturday (May 13) in UNI - Dome.
Public Relations News Release 1988:468, p.1
Student address delivered by Michelle Wubben, who will receive a bachelor's degree with highest honors. Senior Class gift will be presented by Carole Johnson and Mark Rolland. President Curris will preside and confer degrees.