Department of Earth Science

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1	The great American eclipse of 2017 Northern Iowan 114:1, p.1	08/24/2017	The United States had their first solar eclipse on the first day of classes, August 24. The Department of Earth and Environmental Science, UNI STEM, and The Iowa Academy of Science organized a viewing party in the Rod Library and in front of the Campanile. Despite the cloudy day, over one hundred people attended the viewing party; photo.
2	First advanced storm spotter training to be held April 23 Public Relations News Release 2014:215, p.1	03/27/2015	UNI Department of Earth Science will host an advanced storm spotter training course April 23, in Latham Hall, Room 125. This is the first year this training is being brought to northeast Iowa. All trainings are free and open to the public.
3	Halloween: science edition Northern Iowan 111:17, p.4	10/27/2014	The UNI Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society and students from the biology, physics, and earth science departments hosted the annual "Halloween House"; photo.
4	Rod Library displays UNI Museum treasures Northern Iowan 110:28, p.1	12/13/2013	Cuurrently there is an exhibit, "Treasures: A Sampling of the UNI Museums Collection" in Rod Library. The exhibit features various artifacts from all over the world. The pieces on display are from the UNI Museum that closed due to budget cuts; photo.
5	Observatory offers views from out of this world Northern Iowan 109:4, p.6	09/07/2012	Siobahn Morgan conducts an observatory show each Thursday evening. The event starts at 9:00pm. Students learn about objects in the sky and get close up views, using the 12 inch reflecting telescope.
6	UNI opens observatory to the public Public Relations News Release 2012:30, p.1	08/23/2012	Thursday, August 30 at 9:00pm is the date and time for the open house in McCollum Science Hall. People will be able to see the moons of Jupiter. Shows are scheduled every Thursday until Thanksgiving.
7	Faculty, students respond to closure of science programs Northern Iowan 108:47, p.1	04/03/2012	Several science program degree programs will be lost due to the budget crisis. According to Ken De Nault, two of the four geology faculty members may be lost. Courses in these areas will be available next year.
8	UNI to host special viewing of supernova Public Relations News Release 2011:32, p.1	09/12/2011	Viewing of a supernova nearly 20 million light years away will be held on the grassy field west of the campanile and will be sponsored by the Earth Science Department.
9	Grants fund development of hydrology program; new lab supports student research Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.20	04/01/2010	New facility funded by Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust; led by Professor Iqbal; will analyze water quality; photo.
10	UNI guest lecturer explores ecological and cultural relationship in 'The Art of the Anthropocene Public Relations News Release 2009:356, p.1	03/26/2010	Art critic, science writer, poet and practicing artist William L. Fox will present a lecture that will trace the development of earth systems science along with field studies in North America, Chile, and Australia.
11	UNI planetarium to host public astronomy presentations on Thursdays Public Relations News Release 2009:273, p.1	02/12/2010	The Department of Earth Science will hold the presentations in Latham Hall on Thursdays at 7 and 8 p.m. through March 11. The computer-controlled system can show the location of current objects in the sky. Admission is free.
12	UNI Alumni Association to present Heritage Honours Awards during Homecoming Public Relations News Release 2009:121, p.1	10/14/2009	The awards program honors the accomplishments of graduates and their service to the university. Awards will be presented to Bradley Block, Guang Jin, Sarah "Sally" Carbaugh Frudden, and Leonard Froyen.
13	"Scientific inquiry: Do you believe what you read?" Northern Iowan 106:12, p.1	10/09/2009	Paul Spry, an Australian native and Iowa State professor, is an geologist. During his presentation, Spry offered his opinions on how the Broken Hill lead-zinc-silver deposit in Australia was formed; photo.
14	UNI student group receives international award Public Relations News Release 2009:31, p.1	09/08/2009	The Center for Inquiry International (CFI), headquartered in Amherst, N. Y., presented the award to the Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI). The CFI board decided that of all the events held by their 200-plus campus groups, the UNI event was the best.
15	Team participates in project to explore Earth Northern Iowan 105:58, p.1	07/10/2009	Professor James Walters, Rodney Hubscher, and Drew Kreman are spending ten weeks locating optimal sites in Iowa where seismometers can be installed. The instruments measure the actual movement of the ground.
16	UNI team participates in project to explore Earth's interior Public Relations News Release 2008:592, p.1	06/29/2009	James Walters, professor and head of the Department of Earth Science, and geology graduates Rodney Hubscher and Drew M. Kreman are spending 10 weeks this summer locating optimal sites in Iowa where seismometers can be installed.
17	UNI hosts lecture on Dry Run Creek Watershed Management Project, Oct. 27 Public Relations News Release 2008:162, p.1	10/21/2008	Rebecca Kauten, UNI alumna and urban coordinator in the Watershed Assessment and Monitoring Section of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will speak on "Water Quality in the Built Environment: Examples from a Local Watershed Project."
18	UNI honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research, professional service Public Relations News Release 2008:153, p.1	10/15/2008	Three faculty members were honored this fall for outstanding teaching, research and professional service, receiving awards valued at $1,000 each. Recipients are: John R. Groves, Lisa K. Jepsen, and Daniel J. Power.
19	University of Northern Iowa attracts more than 80 geologists 2008 Tri-State Geological Field Conference & Society for Sedimentary Geology conference Public Relations News Release 2008:93, p.1	09/23/2008	The conference participants will examine quarries and road cuts along 60 miles of the formation transect, from Osage to Cedar Falls. Lithograph City, from which the formation takes its name, was platted in 1905-1906 and later changed its name to Devonia.
20	UNI and the ILPA offer Geology of Iowa for Teachers, June 22-27 Public Relations News Release 2007:728, p.1	06/16/2008	Twenty-four teachers will be participating in a course that will cover several activities and topics including an introduction to the geological history of Iowa, processes and principles of geology, geohydrology, and surface and subsurface.
21	College deans welcome new students Northern Iowan 104:54, p.	05/02/2008	Discovery is at the heart of the College of Natural Sciences.
22	UNI Department of Earth Science presents speaker, Hillaker Public Relations News Release 2007:531, p.1	03/31/2008	Harry Hillaker will be speaking about weather and weather patterns April 7.
23	Earth Science Seminar Series at UNI to discuss human health effects from coal-fired boilers Public Relations News Release 2007:393, p.1	01/31/2008	William Stigliani will be speaking February 4.
24	Earth Science open house to be held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:164, p.1	09/18/2007	The Earth Science open house will be held September 30.
25	Lab enhances science curriculum Northern Iowan 104:5, p.6	09/11/2007	Hydrology lab aids earth science curriculum; photo.
26	UNI to expand hydrology education with new lab funded by Carver Trust Public Relations News Release 2007:83, p.1	08/03/2007	A new hydrology lab will be created with funds from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust.
27	UNI hosts earth science update for educators Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/10/2007	The Earth Science Update will be held Friday, April 13 for middle and high school earth-science teachers.
28	UNI herbarium receives book donation from grad Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/15/2006	Several botanical books were donated to the herbarium from the estate of the late Richard Golz. Biographical profile of Richard Golz.
29	UNI to celebrate American Education Week Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/07/2006	Students and teachers from Cedar Falls and Waterloo schools will be able to participate in different programs at UNI during American Education Week.
30	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	08/21/2006	During the Observatory open house, spectators will be able to see planets, nebulae, and galaxies through the computer-controlled telescope.
31	UNI graduate speaks about work with NASA, Mars Northern Iowan 102:49, p.1	04/07/2006	Bryan Hynek returned to campus to speak at conference; talked about his research activities involving Mars; believes that there was once life on Mars.
32	Monday, March 27 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/27/2006	"Plena Libre" will be performed as part of the Kaleidoscope Series for Youth; President Koob will accept the "Best Practices Award" from the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education; Earth Science Seminar will take place.
33	Presentation on research from Mars, March 30 at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/23/2006	Brian Hynek of the University of Colorado, Boulder, will give a presentation on the latest research from Mars.
34	UNI professor has slides of historic earthquake effects Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/05/2005	Professor Kenneth De Nault has slides of the effects of an earthquake that rocked the Mississippi River Valley in 1811.
35	Einstein Lecture to take place in Celebration of the World Year of Physics Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/17/2005	Thomas Hockey will give lecture on Einstein's relativity to physics.
36	Monday, Sept. 19 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/19/2005	Twenty-fifth annual UNI Career Fair held in UNI-Dome; Earth Science Seminar discusses last summer's field camp.
37	Physical geology professor keeps passion for teaching, researching Northern Iowan 102:6, p.12	09/16/2005	Professor Mohammad Iqbal enjoys teaching, the students, and the atmosphere at UNI and has been here since 1994; photo.
38	Monday, March 28 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	03/28/2005	Chrys Mitchell will perform at KUNI; Gary Shawver will give seminar; Trans Issues talk will be given; selections from "The Good Body" will be presented.
39	UNI earth science major to give presentation on summer with the National Park Service Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/29/2004	Scott Beason will talk about and show slides of his summer internship at Mt. Rainier National Park.
40	UNI to host earch science seminar Sept. 20 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/17/2004	Justin Funk will speak about his experiences this past summer in the Katmai 2004 International Volcanology Field School.
41	On your campus Northern Iowan 100:10, p.2	10/03/2003	Meetings and events planned; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu being held.
42	UNI celebrates National Earth Science Day, Sunday, Oct. 12 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/03/2003	An activity fair will be held outside Latham Hall.
43	Mars closest to Earth in 60,000 years -- UNI celebrates Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	08/20/2003	Department of Earth Science plans to make the most of this rare occurrence.
44	UNI hosts earth science seminar Public Relations News Release 2002:345, p.1	02/24/2003	"Bacteria at Iowa's Beaches" will be presented by Janice Boekhoff.
45	UNI earth science students experience 'Paleontology of the Canadian Rockies' Public Relations News Release 2002:180, p.1	11/05/2002	John Groves took his paleontology class to Alberta and British Columbia to study the Burgess Shale fauna; students who made the trip are listed.
46	Earth science goes basic--with great success Campus News Network 12:5, p.2	10/23/2001	Department of Earth Science hosted open house along with Basic Materials which included quarry tours, fossil hunting, and rock interpretation field trips.
47	Open house at Waterloo Quarry Northern Iowan 98:12, p.2	10/12/2001	Open house will include activities like quarry tours and fossil hunting.
48	Open house scheduled at Waterloo South Quarry Public Relations News Release 2001:134, p.1	10/03/2001	An open house at the Waterloo South Quarry, hosted in part by the Department of Earth Science, will take place on Oct. 14.
49	Geology professor rocks and races Northern Iowan 97:9, p.9	09/26/2000	Profile of geology professor Ken De Nault; photo.
50	University of Northern Iowa students to explore Easter Island Public Relations News Release 1999:300, p.1	03/08/2000	UNI students will participate in Earth Science Geology Trip to Rapa Nui, March 11-17.
51	University of Northern Iowa staff, students, and guests participate in the geology spring trip to Italy and the Aeolian Islands Public Relations News Release 1998:326, p.1	04/13/1999	Students and staff from UNI traveled to Italy over spring break to study volcanoes. Students and faculty who made the trip are listed.
52	UNI students get up close and personal with Italian volcanoes Public Relations News Release 1998:305, p.1	03/25/1999	Twenty-five students and UNI faculty visited Italian volcanoes over spring break. Ken De Nault will describe those experiences.
53	UNI meteorology class testing new forecasting software Public Relations News Release 1998:301, p.1	03/22/1999	Alan Czarnetzki's Introduction to Meteorology class is testing new software for weather prediction.
54	Profile: Anderson Campus News Network 9:14, p.3	03/08/1999	Profile of geology professor Wayne Anderson; photo.
55	In a galaxy far, far away¿ Northern Iowan 95:37, p.4	02/16/1999	Students can view a total solar eclipse in Romania on an astronomy field trip August 5-14.
56	'Humanities in Europe' offered Northern Iowan 95:32, p.2	01/29/1999	Humanities program in Krakow, Poland, will be held May 20-June 28 and astronomy fieldtrip August 5-14.
57	Five University of Northern Iowa students chosen to be assistants on the geology spring trip to Italy and Aeolian Islands Public Relations News Release 1998:168, p.1	12/01/1998	Five UNI students were awarded assistantship positions on a geology spring trip to Italy and the Aeolian Islands. A list of the assistants is given.
58	University of Northern Iowa students and faculty to travel to Italy over spring break 1999 Public Relations News Release 1998:105, p.1	10/27/1998	Kenneth De Nault and twenty-five students prepare for spring break trip to Italy and the Aeolian Islands to study volcanoes and Italian culture.
59	Observatory: Room with a stellar view Northern Iowan 95:16, p.10	10/23/1998	Individuals can look at the stars Thursday nights at the McColllum Science Hall Observatory Open House; photo.
60	Spring break with explosive potential Northern Iowan 95:8, p.13	09/25/1998	Twenty-five students will join the Earth Science Department's annual spring trip to Italy March 12-22; photo.
61	UNI students get up close and personal with nature Campus News Network 8:17, p.3	04/20/1998	Students observe eclipse in Antigua; photo.
62	UNI students get up close and personal with nature Northern Iowa Today 26:2, p.4	03/01/1998	Students travel to view eclipse.
63	Comet Hyakutake to be viewed at local observatory Northern Iowan 92:44, p.3	03/15/1996	Opportunity to see comet.
64	Several departments welcome new academic heads Campus News Network 6:1, p.1	09/05/1995	James Lubker named Dean and Geofrey T. Mills Acting Dean; James Walters and John Butler named heads of their departments; Richard McGuire, Jeffrey Copeland, and Paul Chao named acting heads; photo.
65	Administrative changes and departmental reorganization A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.311	07/01/1995	Detailed look at the break-up of the old, large departments into smaller, more discrete units; list of those who headed the old and new departments; photo.
66	Department of Earth Science Northern Iowan 91:7, p.5	09/16/1994	Will be open for visits during Homecoming.
67	Science hall raises new telescope; UNI students have a new way to reach the stars Northern Iowan 91:4, p.2	09/02/1994	New telescope will be mounted in observatory in McCollum Hall; will replace old telescope donated by Professor M. B. Smith.
68	Profile: Alan Czarnetzki Campus News Network 4:4, p.3	10/11/1993	Profile of Professor Alan Czarnetzki; photo.
69	Former NASA scientist to speak on Manson Crater at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1993:70, p.1	09/24/1993	Nicholas Short spoke on the Manson Iowa Crater at UNI.
70	Regents give go ahead for theater department; separate for the first time Northern Iowan 88:60, p.1	06/26/1992	Several other programs may be discontinued.
71	University of Northern Iowa students search for geodes in Rockford, Illinois Public Relations News Release 1991:254, p.1	12/02/1991	Students and faculty travel to Rockford, Illinois, searching for geodes.
72	Marlin proposes cuts in seven academic majors Northern Iowan 88:24, p.1	11/22/1991	Would also cut summer session program.
73	" An autumn gathering" to feature open house for Homecoming Sunday October 7) at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:77, p.1	09/26/1990	Campus organizations promoting history and nature will hold open house.
74	University of Northern Iowa professor says it's too soon to confirm global warming Public Relations News Release 1989:449, p.1	03/05/1990	Professor Lynn Brant speaks at the Earth Science Teachers Update on climate change in Iowa as a possible result of global warming. Brant states that if climate trends continue over the next fifty years, Iowa will experience a severe drought.
75	University of Northern Iowa professor makes study trip to South Africa Public Relations News Release 1989:313, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor Tom Hockey is invited to the South African Astronomical Observatory in Capetown. Hockey reports on the relationships between English and Dutch whites living in the region, and their attitudes toward native Africans.
76	Latham Hall receives a brand new look Northern Iowan 86:25, p.1	12/01/1989	Departments of Home Economics and Earth Science will move into renovated building; photo.
77	Department of Earth Science awarded grants Northern Iowan 85:58, p.3	06/16/1989	Receives $8968 NSF grant for fluorescence microscopy; also receives money for telescope attachment.
78	National science foundation awards grant to University of Northern Iowa's earth science project. Public Relations News Release 1988:517, p.1	06/06/1989	$8,968 awarded by the National Science Foundation in support of "Fluorescence Microscopy for Undergraduate Projects and Research."
79	University of Northern Iowa presents earth science conference for teachers at UNI museum April 7. Public Relations News Release 1988:361, p.1	03/20/1989	Robert McKay will speak on "Early Tetrapods and Paleoenviroment of St. Louis Formation." Raymond Anderson will speak on "The Manson Impact Structure in North Central Iowa and Its Role in a Global Environmental Crisis 66 Million Years Ago."
80	UNI Earth Science seminar series offers seminar Nov. 21 Public Relations News Release 1988:160, p.1	11/14/1988	Meteorite impact crater in the north central Iowa community of Manson will be presented by Raymond R. Anderson.
81	Earth Science Northern Iowan 85:12, p.12	10/07/1988	Very brief look at the Department of Earth Science.
82	Latham will remodel for new offices Northern Iowan 85:11, p.4	10/04/1988	Departments of Home Economics and Earth Science will be located there.
83	UNI professors urge majors in sciences Northern Iowan 84:44, p.1	03/08/1988	Enrollment has declined in sciences and industrial technology; professors see considerable opportunity in the fields.
84	New construction slated for June Northern Iowan 84:27, p.4	12/04/1987	Latham Hall will be renovated for the Departments of Earth Science and Home Economics; Business Building construction will get underway.
85	Regents approve academic calendars, business for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:134, p.1	11/11/1987	The Board of Regents approve the revised academic calendars for 1989-90 and 1990-91. Contracts are confirmed for the remodeling of Latham Hall and destruction of Power Plant No. 1.
86	UNI's Department of Earth Science to offer astronomy open houses this fall Public Relations News Release 1987:91, p.1	10/20/1987	Stephanie Skinner coordinates an open house for the UNI Observatory, held in McCollum Science Hall. The open house will include a slide show presentation, and a view of the fall sky through a telescope.
87	Earth Science Update Public Relations News Release 1987:309, p.1	04/07/1987	The Department of Earth Science hosts the Earth Science Update, which included presentations from university faculty on planetary astronomy, geology, mammals of the Ice Age, plate tectonics, and fossils.
88	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.
89	Trip focused on comet Northern Iowan 82:49, p.5	04/11/1986	Students and faculty talk about their trip to Big Bend; photo.
90	'What's all the excitement about Comet Halley?' to be presented at UNI Dec. 2 Public Relations News Release 1985:162, p.1	11/26/1985	Kelsey will present the talk and it will be one in series of presentations by Kelsey and Hoff in conjunction with the appearance of Halley's Comet; this particular presentation is part of the Earth Science seminar series.
91	Departments' moves halted Northern Iowan 82:22, p.8	11/19/1985	Move of Department of Home Economics and Department of Earth Science into Latham Hall stopped due to shortage of funds.
92	Curris makes decision on continuation of UNI campus projects Public Relations News Release 1985:136, p.1	11/06/1985	Details of the nine to ten campus construction projects underway are given; some projects are being put "on hold," or scaled back due to budget concerns.
93	Hawaii's Kiluea volcano topic of UNI Earth Science program November 4 Public Relations News Release 1985:121, p.1	10/31/1985	Ken J. De Nault will discuss the impact of the volcano in Physics 309.
94	UNI Prof to Speak About Travels in Alaska on Oct. 14 Public Relations News Release 1985:69, p.1	10/08/1985	Dr. James C. Walters will talk about his trip to Alaska.
95	One out of many Alumnus 70:3, p.22	10/01/1985	Art Building should be complete by end of fall 1985 semester; description of facilities; photo.
96	Curricula changes Northern Iowan 82:2, p.1	09/06/1985	New Bachelor of Science will include majors in geology, chemistry, physics, and applied physics; also new majors in criminology and European studies; new minors in interpretive communication and international affairs.
97	Darrel Hoff Northern Iowa Today 13:1, p.7	12/01/1984	Receives award from Great Plains Planetarium Association.
98	UNI aids in star search Northern Iowan 81:20, p.10	11/13/1984	UNI Hillside Observatory helps in the discovery of binary eclipsing stars.
99	Geological field trip a success Northern Iowan 81:11, p.6	10/09/1984	Many UNI students took part in an all-Iowa geological field trip.
100	Stargazing: spending an evening with the stars Northern Iowan 81:1, p.17	08/31/1984	Larry Kelsey, professor of astronomy, talks about looking at the stars.