Department of Geography

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1	ITTC today Northern Iowan 118:20, p.4	11/04/2021	The East Gym was converted into a space for the Department of Geography, finishing renovations in 2006.
2	UNI Museum to host Arctic exhibit Public Relations News Release 2014:165, p.1	02/02/2015	This exhibit is a traveling photographic exhibition developed by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society and Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. The exhibit is will be here February 5 through early April 2015.
3	UNI to host lecture on biblical geography Public Relations News Release 2013:123, p.1	11/18/2013	UNI will host Steven Collins from Trinity Southwest University to deliver a lecture titled, "Finding Sodom: A Study in Biblical Geography." The lecture is sponsored by the Dr. Johnathan J. Lu and Sayoko Lu Biblical Geography Endowment Fund.
4	SBS scholarship applications being accepted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:145, p.1	11/15/2010	The SBS scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applicants will be judged by high school records, performance on standardized tests, academic honors and achievements, and other evidence of academic accomplishments and promise.
5	UNI College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offering scholarships Public Relations News Release 2010:146, p.1	11/15/2010	Applications are being accepted for the Alderman Scholars Program. The scholarship program is open to incoming freshman, transfer students, and current students. The Alderman Scholars Program was established by a grant from the Everett Alderman Endowment.
6	UNI professors travel for Fulbright-Hays grant Public Relations News Release 2009:43, p.1	09/11/2009	Alex Oberle, assistant professor of geography, and curriculum specialist Kay Weller, associate professor of geography, traveled to Chile for a four-week professional development program earlier this summer. Professors listed.
7	UNI College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers scholarships Public Relations News Release 2008:310, p.1	01/16/2009	The Alderman Scholars Programs awards up to $6,000 per year for up to four years to assist "needy, worthy and appreciative students, who are majoring in, or are intending to major in, a field of study within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences."
8	UNI presents lecture on Biblical mapmaking Public Relations News Release 2008:103, p.1	09/26/2008	"The History of Biblical Mapmaking" will be the subject of a lecture by Barry Beitzel, professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. The lecture will be in the John Deere Auditorium in Curris Business Building.
9	UNI's Sugumaran receives Outstanding Graduate Faculty Northern Iowan 104:26, p.6	12/04/2007	Brief biographical sketch of Ramanathan Sugumaran and announcement of award as outstanding graduate faculty member.
10	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/02/2007	Thomas Cova will be discussing "GIScience and Public Safety: Setting Wildlife Evacuation Trigger Points" Thursday, April 5.
11	UNI center uses NASA technology for practical applications Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/21/2006	The GeoInformatics Training, Research, Education and Extension Center is finding new practical uses for NASA-based technology.
12	East Gym renovation to start late spring Northern Iowan 100:33, p.1	02/03/2004	Capital improvements are planned for the East Gym and Physics Building; photo.
13	UNI geography department to host first colloquium presentation of the year Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/05/2003	Rex Honey, geography professor at the University of Iowa, to speak.
14	Several geography faculty presented papers at the annual conference of the Association of American Geographers held in New York City Campus News Network 11:17, p.	04/04/2001	Geography faculty goes to New York to present papers.
15	The Geographic Alliance of Iowa (GAI) 2000 Summer Institute Public Relations News Release 1999:444, p.1	06/19/2000	Teachers can attend the Geography Alliance of Iowa 2000 Summer Institute to update their teaching skills in the area of geography.
16	Two geography workshops available for summer credit Northern Iowan 95:51, p.2	04/16/1999	"Iowa Rivers and Prairies" and "Using Literature, Film, Art, and Music to Teach Geography" workshops will be offered for three credit hours and geography endorsement this summer.
17	Geographic Alliance of Iowa underwriting two workshops at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:329, p.1	04/14/1999	Two geography workshops for teachers will be held at UNI in June and July.
18	Geography open house scheduled next Wednesday Northern Iowan 95:47, p.2	04/02/1999	Department of Geography will have an open house to display its new Geographic Information Science (GIS) lab April 7.
19	University of Northern Iowa geography professors Kay Weller and Lois Lindell presented at Geographic Alliance of Iowa Teacher Consultants conference Public Relations News Release 1997:408, p.1	07/22/1998	Kay Weller and Lois Lindell made presentations at the Geographic Alliance of Iowa Teacher Consultants workshop. Keith Lucero and Rex Honey also presented at the workshop.
20	Participants selected for sixth annual geography institute hosted in Cedar Rapids June 14-27 by University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1997:379, p.1	06/12/1998	Twenty-eight students and faculty from UNI will participate in the 6th annual Geography Institute, held at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. A list of the students and teachers is given.
21	Profile: Weller Campus News Network 8:16, p.3	04/06/1998	Profile of Assistant Professor of Geography Kay Weller; photo.
22	Bringing the world to students through geography Public Relations News Release 1996:454, p.1	06/20/1997	Professor Weller talks about the attendance at fifth annual Geography Institute for Educators.
23	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: Department of Geography Campus News Network 7:17, p.	04/21/1997	Department of Geography faculty members participated in Association of American Geographers conference.
24	Teaching better geography conference at UNI Saturday, April 12 Public Relations News Release 1996:352, p.1	04/11/1997	A conference designed to help teachers improve their geography teaching skills. The conference will be hosted by the Geographic Alliance of Iowa.
25	Addition of new faculty members in Department of Geography Northern Iowan 92:48, p.5	04/09/1996	Stephen McGregor and Kay Weller will join faculty; new environmental emphasis will be added.
26	President of the Population Institute in Washington D.C. to speak on issue of overpopulation at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:144, p.1	11/27/1995	Werner Fornos will speak at UNI on the topic Gender Equality by the Year 2000.
27	Special presentation Campus News Network 6:7, p.4	11/27/1995	Werner Fornos will speak on gender equalilty in the year 2000 November 30.
28	Population Institute president to speak Northern Iowan 92:25, p.3	11/21/1995	Werner Fornos will speak on gender equality.
29	University of Northern Iowa student applications being received for the Janice M. Clark Memorial Scholarship Public Relations News Release 1994:336, p.1	03/16/1995	Applications for the Janice M. Clark Scholarship are available from the Department of Geography.
30	Natural Disaster, Regional Geography: new UNI classes Northern Iowan 91:24, p.3	11/15/1994	Two new courses offered.
31	Guest lecturer for Geography Colloquium to present at the University of Northern Iowa October 31. Public Relations News Release 1994:123, p.1	10/24/1994	Larry Carlson will speak during the Geography Colloquia Series.
32	Geography series Campus News Network 5:1, p.4	09/06/1994	Department will offer colloquium series this fall.
33	Geography shcolarship available at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 0:419, p.1	03/14/1994	Applications for the Janice Clark Memorial Scholarship are now available.
34	European Community to be Geography Colloquium topic Northern Edition 1:6, p.2	11/17/1993	Murray Austin will talk about nature of European Community.
35	Constitutional Development o European Community topic for November17 Geography Colloquium at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1993:200, p.1	11/15/1993	C Murray Austin will speak at the Geography Colloquium at UNI.
36	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.
37	Free trade is topic for Geography Colloquium September 22 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1993:54, p.1	09/20/1993	Christopher Merrett will speak concerning "Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement" in Sabin Hall on September 22.
38	"Electoral Geography" topic at University of Northern Iowa Wednesday, Septermber 1 Public Relations News Release 1993:24, p.1	08/31/1993	The consequences of electoral redistricting in the nineties will be the topic of a public address.
39	For a few, summer has been a moving experience Campus News Network 4:1, p.1	08/30/1993	Several offices were relocated over the summer.
40	Resource room dedicated Campus News Network 2:8, p.3	12/09/1991	Dedicated to Professor Nijim.
41	Northern Iowa to dedicate resource room to late geography professor Basheer Nijim; Geographic Awareness Week December 1-7 Public Relations News Release 1991:243, p.1	11/26/1991	Geography Resource Room will be dedicated to Basheer Nijim.
42	Geographic Alliance of Iowa headquartered at UNI Campus News Network 2:7, p.4	11/25/1991	Receives $25,000 grant to finance the operation.
43	Geographic Alliance of Iowa headquartered at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:221, p.1	11/13/1991	The goal of the Geographic Alliance of Iowa is getting teachers interested in geography. The Alliance is funded by a $25,000 grant from the National Geographic Society.
44	Head of Arab American Institute to speak at University of Northern Iowa Thursday October 17 Public Relations News Release 1991:139, p.1	10/14/1991	James Zogby will present a public lecture entitled "New Initiative for Israeli-Palestinian Peace".
45	One-day conference for social studies teachers to be held at University of Northern Iowa October 14 Public Relations News Release 1991:122, p.1	10/07/1991	Social teachers are invited to a one-day workshop at UNI.
46	Three new academic heads at UNI Campus News Network 2:2, p.	09/16/1991	Joel Haack succeeds Dave Duncan in Math; Philip Suckling replaces Jonathan Lu in Geography; Christopher Edginton succeeds William Thrall in HPELS.
47	Outline maps for geography and social studies teachers available form University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:598, p.1	05/28/1991	UNI has outline maps available for Iowa geography and social studies teachers.
48	Former geography department head dies; memorial service tomorrow Northern Iowan 87:40, p.4	02/22/1991	Obituary for Professor Nijim who died February 11, 1991; photo.
49	Long-time professor and former head of geography at University of Northern Iowa dies Public Relations News Release 1990:349, p.1	02/14/1991	Former head of Geography Department, Basheer Nijim, dies of cancer.
50	Computer technology transforms geography Northern Iowa Today 18:2, p.12	09/01/1990	UNI is test site for GIS program.
51	'The Japan Connection' to be explored April 12 & 17 in joint program at University of Northern Iowa and Center for Asian and Pacific Studies Public Relations News Release 1989:455, p.1	03/06/1990	Professors Jonathan Lu, Ian Gladding, Ernest Raiklin, Dale Braynard, and Tom Rohlich participate in a joint forum between UNI and the University of Iowa on American business relations with Japanese companies.
52	Today's the day--or is it? Geography professor explores Christmas Public Relations News Release 1989:316, p.1	12/21/1989	Professor Jonathan Lu instructs a course on the geography of the regions featured in biblical stories, with emphasis on regions pertaining to the Christmas story.
53	UNI geography department using new computer system Northern Iowan 86:26, p.5	12/05/1989	Professor Chung talks about new GIS system.
54	Larger budget includes pay raises for faculty Northern Iowan 85:58, p.1	06/16/1989	A look at specific parts of the budget; approve several administrative appointments.
55	Urban geographer to discuss nuclear power, interethnic minority conflict in two public lectures on Northern Iowa campus March 29-30. Public Relations News Release 1988:360, p.1	03/20/1989	James Johnson will present "Interethnic Minority Conflict in Urban America: The Effects of Economic and Social Dislocation" and "Planning for Nuclear Power Plant Accidents: Some Neglected Spatial and Behavioral Considerations."
56	Geography week planned Northern Iowan 85:23, p.1	11/15/1988	Schedule of programs.
57	Geography Dept. obtains ERDIS Northern Iowan 85:12, p.6	10/07/1988	James Fryman talks about new computer program.
58	Regents reports; budget OK'd Northern Iowan 84:60, p.3	06/10/1988	Winston Burt will head Affirmative Action; David Else will head PLS; John Johnson will head History Department; Dhirendra Vajpeyi will head Political Science Department; Jonathon Lu will be acting head of Geography Department.
59	Nation's best geography dissertation award goes to UNI assistant professor Public Relations News Release 1987:370, p.1	04/15/1988	Professor David W. May is given the Warren G. Nystrom Award at the Association of American Geographers Conference in Arizona. May was recognized for his dissertation on soil erosion and alluviation of the South Loup Valley.
60	Regional development issues symposium held in Maucker Union Public Relations News Release 1987:335, p.1	03/31/1988	Experts from across Europe and the United States join for a regional development symposium held in Maucker Union. The event is sponsored by the Department of Geography, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Office of International Studies.
61	Northern Iowa students may apply for $200 Janice M. Clark Memorial Scholarship Public Relations News Release 1987:322, p.1	03/24/1988	Students of the Department of Geography are offered a two-hundred dollar scholarship in memory of Janice M. Clark. Applicants must have completed an upper level geography course, and hold a 3.0 grade point average.
62	Geography Week deserves publicity Northern Iowan 84:28, p.2	12/08/1987	Professor Lu is unhappy that the NI carried almost nothing about the week even though he sent them information.
63	What's up Northern Iowan 84:24, p.7	11/17/1987	Meetings and activities.
64	What's Up Northern Iowan 84:23, p.6	11/13/1987	Meetings and activities.
65	National Geography Awareness Week activities planned at Northern Iowa Nov. 15-21 Public Relations News Release 1987:128, p.1	11/09/1987	Professors Robert Clark and David May lead field trips on the cultural and geographic development of Iowa. Other activities include a forum of former geography students, and a slideshow presentation by Professor Jonathan Lu. Geography faculty are listed.
66	UNI to hold workshop for social studies educators Public Relations News Release 1987:58, p.1	10/01/1987	The Department of Geography organizes a workshop for social studies instructors. The conference features six instructional kits presented by Professors Jonathan Lu, James Fryman, Roy Chung, Robert Clark, and David May.
67	Geography department creates map of Waterloo metro area Northern Iowan 84:7, p.5	09/18/1987	Cartographic lab produces four-color map; photo.
68	Regents approve contracts, appointments for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:41, p.1	09/17/1987	The Board of Regents approve plans to replace and destroy Power Plant No. 1, renovate Latham Hall, and appoint two acting administrators. Jonathan Lu was named head of the Department of Geography, and James Dittrich director of Maucker Union.
69	1987-1988 Geography Colloquium Series Public Relations News Release 1987:34, p.1	09/11/1987	Professor John Hidore holds a presentation for the Geography Colloquium Series. Hidore is awarded with an Achievement Award at the Alumni Association's Heritage Honors Banquet.
70	Cartography map helps Iowans understand neighbors Northern Iowa Today 15:3, p.8	07/01/1987	Geography class creates Comparative Atlas of Urban Iowa.
71	Excavations in Cyprus topic for UNI Geography Colloquium Public Relations News Release 1987:298, p.1	04/03/1987	Professor Charles Adelman discusses the discovery of fortifications dating to the Bronze Age excavated in Sinda, Cyprus.
72	Janice M. Clark Memorial Scholarship Public Relations News Release 1987:271, p.1	03/16/1987	Students demonstrating skill in rural planning and land use analysis with a grand point average of at least 3.0 may apply for the two-hundred dollar Janice M. Clark Scholarship.
73	Spring UNI course to examine development of Western European cities Public Relations News Release 1986:150, p.1	01/05/1987	Professor C. Murray Austin instructed a course on the development of urban structures in Western Europe. The course covered history, politics, and population dynamics of European societies. The course was held in Sabin Hall.
74	Social Studies educators workshop Oct. 27 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:76, p.1	10/22/1986	A workshop for Social Studies teachers was held on campus, sponsored by the Department of Geography. The workshop consisted of six sessions with faculty speakers who lectured on global development, geography, developmental education, and Iowa's climate.
75	Final UNI geography colloquium for year April 30 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1986:380, p.1	04/22/1986	Dr. C. Murray Austin will present on "Public Policy and the Urban Landscape: A Comparative Analytic Framework".
76	Geography dept. helps make map Northern Iowan 82:48, p.8	04/08/1986	Will make new street map of Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
77	UNI geography colloquium to discuss regional planning emphasis Public Relations News Release 1986:266, p.1	02/18/1986	Honey, an associate professor at the U of I will discuss "Applied Spatial Analysis: Regional Planning in Jordan;" he will also discuss the political situation in the Middle East to a UNI "Foreign Area".
78	Nijim to speak about China at UNI Nov. 20 Public Relations News Release 1985:145, p.1	11/13/1985	Nijim recently visited China with his family and while there he taught classes and gave presentations; his specific topic for this presentation is "The People's Republic of China: Reflections of a Novice."
79	Research trends in economics to be discussed at UNI Nov. 6 Public Relations News Release 1985:127, p.1	11/01/1985	Their talk will be the third in a series of presentations as part of the Dept of Geography Colloquium Series; date/time given.
80	What's Up Northern Iowan 82:14, p.8	10/22/1985	Meetings and activities.
81	Research Trends in History, Political Science to be Discussed at UNI Oct. 23. Public Relations News Release 1985:87, p.1	10/17/1985	Dr. Donna Maier and Dr. Al Hays will talk about trends in history and political science as part of the colloquium series.
82	Untitled Northern Iowan 82:11, p.5	10/08/1985	Professor Austin will present paper on European geography.
83	60 Area Social Studies Teachers Expected For UNI Conference Monday (Oct. 14) Public Relations News Release 1985:63, p.1	10/03/1985	Social Study teachers will find six different topics at the workshop, where the teachers will work through new instructional kits.
84	What's Up Northern Iowan 82:7, p.6	09/24/1985	Meetings and activities.
85	Nebraska's South Loup Valley Topic of Geography at UNI Wednesday (Sept. 11) Public Relations News Release 1985:24, p.1	09/06/1985	A discussion about the soil conditions of the South loup Valley in Nebraska will take place in the Department of Geography Colioquium Series.
86	Local atlas a useful project Alumnus 70:1, p.6	04/01/1985	Professor James Fryman's class produces Waterloo-Cedar Falls atlas; photo.
87	Class makes area atlas Northern Iowan 81:26, p.8	12/11/1984	Geography class, led by James Fryman, makes an atlas of the area of Cedar Falls/Waterloo; atlas includes information on crime, population, and voting, as well as economic and housing patterns; photo.
88	Students make area map Northern Iowan 81:12, p.8	10/12/1984	Geography students create a map of Cedar Falls and Waterloo that shows economic, population, crime zones, and voting patterns.
89	Geography colloquium Northern Iowan 80:52, p.8	04/17/1984	Shu-Ren Nie will speak on geography of China.
90	Romanian literature discussed Northern Iowan 80:50, p.12	04/10/1984	Marcel Pop-Cornis delivers lecture.
91	Geography colloquium Northern Iowan 80:48, p.9	04/03/1984	Marcel Pop-Cornis will speak on Romanian cultural geography.
92	China Seminar Series to begin this week Northern Iowan 80:44, p.3	03/20/1984	Department of Geography will sponsor series; schedule.
93	Japanese work ethic evaluated Northern Iowan 80:43, p.7	03/09/1984	Katsuyuki Ohbayashi talks at length about Japanese business culture.
94	Geography colloquium Northern Iowan 80:42, p.6	03/06/1984	Will hear about Japanese corporate culture.
95	Geography colloquium Northern Iowan 79:50, p.9	04/19/1983	Michael Suleiman will speak.
96	What's up Northern Iowan 79:46, p.5	04/05/1983	Meetings and activities; Joe Wujak will speak; Student Social Association Anorexia/Bulimia Stupport Group; Students for Responsible Prices.
97	Geography Colloquium Northern Iowan 79:45, p.5	04/01/1983	Jon McNamee will speak.
98	Religious meaning leads to U.S. support Northern Iowan 79:41, p.4	03/08/1983	Excerpts from remarks by H. S. Haddad.
99	What's up Northern Iowan 79:39, p.4	03/01/1983	Meetings and activities; Art Association; Leadership and Development Series; UPB Arts and Crafts Committee.
100	Geography Colloquium Northern Iowan 79:38, p.7	02/25/1983	H. S. Haddad will lecture on Middle East.