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1	Women's History Month events coming up at UNI Northern Iowan 116:40, p.5	03/02/2020	Events will be held throughout March to celebrate Women's History Month. Sexuality, Women and Gender (SWAG) will host the forum "Jackie and Jill Robinson: Women and the Need to Be Better at Politics" on March 2 in Rod Library. The Women's History Month Kickoff and Art Expo will be on March 3 in the Center for Multicultural Education (CME), and there will be a documentary screening on Carrie Chapman Catt followed by a panel on the same date. On March 5, Col. Beth Behn (Chief of Staff, Army Sustainment Command) will give the lecture "A Rising Tide: The Final Victorious Wave of the Women's Suffrage Movement, 1916-1920." The Philosophy and Religion 50th Anniversary Lecture will be held on March 6, given by Tracy Bonfitto, Curator of Art at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin: "A Visible Scar: Loss and Memory in the Works of Zarina Hashmi and Rummana Hussein." Future events will include Women in Red: Wikipedia Editathon in Rod Library, Bingo Night in Curris Business Building, communication studies professor Catherine Palczewski's lecture "Bodies that Argue: How Suffragists Constituted White Women's Citizenship During the 1919 Prison Special Tour" as the last installment of the Phi Alpha Theta lecture series, the even "Women of War: Stories of Veteran Women," a movie night and RodCon keynote speaker Gabby Rivera in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The month will conclude with Women of Excellence on March 27.
2	Departments feeling effects of program cuts, restructuring Northern Iowan 109:4, p.1	09/07/2012	The loss of five faculty in the Department of Languages and Literature has caused adjustments to be made. Fewer course offerings and courses being taught by adjunct instructors are examples. Physics has also been forced to adjust.
3	The philosophy of faculty cuts Northern Iowan 108:51, p.5	04/17/2012	Thoughts on the proposed cuts to the Department of Philosophy and World Religions. The department will be cut in half. The professors teach more than half of the humanities courses.
4	Religion, philosophy programs to lose faculty and courses Northern Iowan 108:50, p.1	04/13/2012	Jerome Soneson, department head, voices concern over the loss of forty-three percent of the faculty. The Department of Philosophy and World Religions will lose four tenured professors and two term faculty.
5	UNI faculty, staff, receive 2010 Regents Excellent Awards Public Relations News Release 2010:116, p.1	10/26/2010	Honored at convocation in September were faculty recipients: Gretta L. Berghammer, Ken Bleile, Harry Brod, Kim MacLin, Otto Maclin, and Catherine Helen Palczewski. Staff recipients were Linda Paar, Mike Weiglein, and Laura Wilson.
6	Presentation at UNI on global water issues and their relationship to business Public Relations News Release 2010:52, p.1	09/16/2010	The Wilson Series in Business Ethics will host "Water, Water, Everywhere¿" Mark Hays, senior researcher for Corporate Accountability International, will explain the importance of water issues around the globe.
7	UNI professor's DVD teaches students about sexual consent Public Relations News Release 2010:42, p.1	09/09/2010	Harry Brod, professor of philosophy and humanities, has been teaching courses in ethics and gender studies for many years. His latest project a DVD, "Asking For It: The Ethics and Erotics of Sexual Consent" was just released by Media Education Foundation.
8	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.
9	UNI to host historian of American Catholicism Public Relations News Release 2009:94, p.1	10/01/2009	"Relics, Statues, Rosaries and Other Objects" will be the topic of a lecture given by Robert Orsi at St. Stephen's Catholic Student Center. Orsi is a noted historian of American Catholicism.
10	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.
11	UNI Lifelong University announces spring 2009 courses Public Relations News Release 2008:309, p.1	01/16/2009	Five non-credit courses will be offered this spring: "Three Cups of Tea;" "Preserving Family Treasures;" "Energy Matters! Making the World a Better Place for Our Grandchildren;" "Religious Literacy;" and "Container Gardening."
12	UNI faculty, staff receive 2008 Regents Excellence Awards Public Relations News Release 2008:271, p.1	12/11/2008	The awards are presented annually to faculty and to staff members in the professional and scientific ranks, and biennially to a member of the supervisory/confidential merit personnel, who have demonstrated outstanding professional contributions.
13	UNI professor appointed to state-wide committee Public Relations News Release 2008:186, p.1	10/29/2008	Francis Degnin, assistant professor of philosophy, was recently appointed to the State Congenital and Inherited Disorders Advisory Committee. The committee advises the Department of Health on policies, research and programs related to its mission.
14	Presentation at UNI on kidney markets unites medical and business ethics Public Relations News Release 2008:159, p.1	10/20/2008	The current international market for human kidneys will be the topic of a presentation by Lainie Ross of the University of Chicago, in the John Deere Auditorium of the Curriss Business Building.
15	UNI alumna to give Buddhist perspective on responding to suffering with compassion Public Relations News Release 2008:139, p.1	10/13/2008	Chris Frakes will present "ethics from a Buddhist perspective" with her discussion of "When Caring isn't Enough: Responding to Suffering with Compassion."
16	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.
17	UNI to present lecture on Jesus and the Roman empire Northern Iowan 105:8, p.3	09/26/2008	John Dominic Crossan will give a lecture entitled; "The Kingdom of God in a time of Terror: Jesus and the Roman Empire".
18	UNI Alumni Association to present Heritage Honours Awards during Homecoming Public Relations News Release 2008:79, p.1	09/17/2008	Nancy Powell, a 1970 graduate, currently living in Kathmandu, Nepal, will receive an Alumni Achievement Award, recognizing outstanding professional accomplishments. Adrienne Hallett of Washington, D. C., will receive the Young Alumni Award.
19	UNI presents lecture on terrorism and war, Sept. 18 Public Relations News Release 2008:61, p.1	09/10/2008	"The Commander in Chief, Congress and the Conduct of War," will be the topic of the next lecture in the Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series in Sabin Hall. Jules Lobel, J.D., vice president of the Center for Constitutional Rights will present the lecture.
20	UNI presents Constitution Day lecture Public Relations News Release 2008:54, p.1	09/08/2008	Jules Lobel, J. D., vice president of the Center for Constitutional Rights and professor of law at the University of Pittsburg will speak in the John Deere Auditorium. A reception and book signing will follow the presentation.
21	UNI to present lecture on the historical Jesus Public Relations News Release 2008:39, p.1	09/03/2008	"The Kingdom of God in a Time of Terror: Jesus and the Roman Empire," will be the topic of a lecture by John Dominic Crossan in Lang Hall Auditorium.
22	UNI student wins national philosophy award Public Relations News Release 2007:617, p.1	04/18/2008	Grant Rozeboom, of Amana, a senior philosophy major and honors student at UNI, won first prize at the recent Undergraduate Philosophy Conference at Dartmouth College.
23	UNI student finds the study of his dreams Northern Iowan 104:41, p.7	03/07/2008	Grant Rozeboom will deliver paper at Dartmouth Undergraduate Philosophy Conference; photo.
24	Lecture on bridging Islam and Christianity will be given at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:474, p.1	03/03/2008	Kemal Argon will present "Building Bridges Between Faiths: Muslim-Christian Dialogue" March 10.
25	Iowans can impact the Middle East Northern Iowan 104:10, p.1	09/28/2007	James Zogby lecture entitled, "The Mess We're In: How the U.S. Leaders have Failed Us in the Middle East and What You Can Do", was presented in Maucker Union; photo.
26	Lecture on U.S. and Middle East relations on September 24 Public Relations News Release 2007:167, p.1	09/19/2007	James Zogby will be presenting a lecture September 24.
27	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/16/2007	"Tortured Memories: History and Context of Sunni-Shi'ite Divide" will be presented by A.E. Souaiaia Tuesday, April 17.
28	Differences between Sunni and Shi'ite to be discussed at UNI Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/10/2007	Ahmed Souaiaia will be presenting "Tortured Memories: History and Context of Sunni-Shi'ite Divide" Tuesday, April 17.
29	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.
30	UNI hosting Middle East expert Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/07/2006	Biographical profile of As'ad Abu Khalil.
31	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/18/2006	"The Whirling Dervishes," a Turkish dance group will perform Monday, September 18.
32	UNI to host the Whirling Dervishes Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/12/2006	A Turkish dance group, the Whirling Dervishes, will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 18, in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
33	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/11/2006	"The Whirling Dervishes," a Turkish dance group, will be performing Monday, September 18.
34	The faculty in the Department of Philosophy and Religion Northern Iowan 102:45, p.9	03/24/2006	Congratulate major students who made the Dean's List.
35	UNI to host White Ribbon lecture against violence against women Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/17/2006	"Beyond 'But We Were Both Drinking!': The Ethics of Sexual Consent" will be the title of a lecture about sex and justice as a part of the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women.
36	UNI philosophy students to present papers at conference Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/16/2005	Two UNI seniors, Trevor Bibler and Alison Suen, presented papers to the 16th annual Undergraduate Philosophy and Religion Conference at Truman State University.
37	The faculty in the Department of Philosophy and Religion Northern Iowan 102:6, p.9	09/16/2005	Roster of students who were on the Dean's List last semester from the philosophy and religion department.
38	Lecture to address environmental change and intergenerational justice Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	08/31/2005	Clark Wolf of Iowa State University will speak on September 7 about how we need to start taking better care of our environment.
39	Men and women against violence Northern Iowan 101:23, p.9	11/16/2004	Michael Kaufman, founder of the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women, speaks on campus; photo.
40	Michael Kaufman, founder of the White Ribbon Campaign, to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/03/2004	Will speak about "Women and Men: Working Together Against Violence" on November 10.
41	UNI appoints Jerry Soneson interim head of philosophy and religion Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	04/21/2004	Jerry Soneson will serve as interim department head while the current department head, Betty DeBerg, is on research leave.
42	War on drugs is topic of satellite seminar to be hosted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/11/2003	Seminar will feature Steven Hager, Robert Stutman, and Billy R. Martin and their perspectives on drugs.
43	Get to know your professors: Jerome Soneson Northern Iowan 100:18, p.11	10/31/2003	Profile of Professor Jerome Soneson; photo.
44	Youth violence and public health is topic of satellite seminar to be hosted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/28/2003	Fourth seminar in series of five to deal with youth violence and will feature James Alan Fox.
45	End-of-life Care is topic of satellite seminar to be hosted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/21/2003	Diann Uustal to speak October 28; James Alan Fox to speak November 4.
46	Ethics in biomedicine is topic of satellite seminar to be hosted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/07/2003	Vicki Lachman will present October 14; Diann Uustal will present October 28.
47	UNI to host National Collegiate Honors Council and Phi Theta Kappa satellite seminar series Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/19/2003	Presenters will include Dr. Arnold S. Relman, Vicki Lachman, Diann Uustal, James Alan Fox, Steven Hager, Robert Stutman, and Billy Martin.
48	UNI Department of Philosophy and Religion to discuss media's portrayal of Muslim women Public Relations News Release 2001:451, p.1	04/18/2002	"Nothing But a Burka? Muslim Women and the U. S. Media," will be presented on April 24.
49	UNI events highlight religious issues Public Relations News Release 2001:413, p.1	04/04/2002	A series of speakers will talk about religion as a part of the Arts in April celebration.
50	'Legal and Ethical Issues in Stem Cell Research and Cloning' topic for UNI conference Public Relations News Release 0:368, p.1	03/20/2002	Conference to be held March 26; David Orentlicher to serve as keynote speaker.
51	African-American religion and culture topic of rescheduled Hearst Lecture at UNI, Thursday, April 26 Public Relations News Release 2000:384, p.1	04/23/2001	Michael Eric Dyson will speak as the final presentation in the Hearst Lecture Series.
52	Rings, husbands and wives intertwined in Heast Lecture Series presentation Public Relations News Release 2000:271, p.1	11/08/2000	Wendy Doniger gives a presentation about the mythology of the magic ring in Indian mythology, Shakespeare, and Wagner.
53	Finding faith on college campuses Public Relations News Release 2000:2282, p.1	11/06/2000	Betty Deberg, head of the Philosophy and Religion department discusses the role of church and faith on college campuses.
54	The historical Jesus will be be the subject of the next Hearst Lecture Series presentation at UNI Public Relations News Release 2000:112, p.1	10/09/2000	John Dominic Crossan, a professor at DePaul University, will present a speech on "The Historical Jesus".
55	Hearst lecrure series at UNI to open with "Cloning and beyond: making ethical public policy on controversial issues," Monday, October 2. Public Relations News Release 2000:95, p.1	09/27/2000	The Hearst Lecture Series starts with Dr. Thomas Murray, the first of six noted thinkers.
56	Today; a conversation with Rev. Csaba Sogor Campus News Network 10:5, p.3	10/11/1999	The Reverend Csaba Sogor will make a presentation on the religious and political climate surrounding the Hungarian minority in Romania.
57	New department heads named Campus News Network 8:2, p.1	09/02/1997	Mary Jane Sheffet, Howard Barnes, Jeffrey Copeland, and Betty Deberg named Head of their departments; Bob Muffoletto named Acting Head, and Wendell McConnaha is director of Lab School; photo.
58	New academic department heads welcome new school year Northern Iowa Today 26:1, p.4	09/01/1997	Biographical profiles of Professors Mary Jane Sheffet, Howard Barnes, Jeffrey Copeland, Betty DeBerg, Robert Muffoletto, and Wendell McConnaha; photo.
59	New department heads begin work this fall at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1997:9, p.1	08/27/1997	New academic department heads: Mary Jane Sheffet, Howard Barnes, Jeffrey Copeland, Betty DeBerg, Bob Muffoletto, and Wendell McConnaha. Includes brief profile of each new department head.
60	Profile: James Robinson Campus News Network 7:17, p.3	04/21/1997	Profile of Philosophy and Religion professor James Robinson; photo.
61	UNI student awarded for local essay contest Northern Iowan 93:38, p.4	02/21/1997	Jeffrey H. Grant awarded $75 in local essay contest encouraging students to write essays for Elie Wiesel Essay Contest.
62	University of Norther Iowa student named semi-finalist in national essay contest Public Relations News Release 1995:384, p.1	05/20/1996	Adrienne Hallett was named one of 31 semifinalists in the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Ethics Essay Contest.
63	Lecture on the life of Annie Turner Wittenmyer planned as part of University of Northern Iowa's anniversary celebration Public Relations News Release 1995:311, p.1	04/10/1996	The life and accomplishments of Annie Turner Wittenmyer are the subject of a lecture during the 120th anniversary celebration at UNI.
64	Philosophy and Religion forum to discuss the Culture of Disbelief Northern Iowan 92:47, p.3	04/05/1996	David Crownfield will discuss recent book.
65	University of Northern Iowa Philosophy and Religion Forum to discuss the Culture of Disbelief Monday, April 8 Public Relations News Release 1995:296, p.1	04/04/1996	Program for the final meeting of the Philosophy and Religion Forum is announced.
66	UNI essay contest winners Northern Iowan 92:37, p.3	02/20/1996	Winners of ethics essay announced.
67	University of Northern Iowa Philosophy & Religion Forum to discuss new age religions Public Relations News Release 1995:227, p.1	02/16/1996	"New Age Religions" is the topic of a presentation to be held at UNI February 19.
68	University of Northern Iowa students win local essay contest Public Relations News Release 1995:222, p.1	02/13/1996	Essay contest winners announced.
69	Ethics essay contest winners announced Northern Iowan 92:31, p.3	01/30/1996	Three students named by Committee for the Study of Ethics in the Department of Philosophy and Religion and the Leadership Studies Program.
70	The University of Northern Iowa prepares for "Family Fest" weekend November 10-12 Public Relations News Release 1995:110, p.1	10/31/1995	Activities and schedule for "Family Fest" weekend are announced.
71	Kellogg Foundation grant to support community service experience for University of Northern Iowa ethics students Public Relations News Release 1995:109, p.1	10/27/1995	Kellogg Foundation donates $150,000 to UNI Foundation.
72	Philosophy, Religion host presentation Northern Iowan 92:15, p.4	10/17/1995	Greg Trey will speak on influence of religion on politics and ethics.
73	University of Northern Iowa Philosophy and Religion Forum to host lecture on religion and politics Public Relations News Release 1995:87, p.1	10/11/1995	Greg Trey will address the UNI Department of Philosophy and Religion forum series.
74	New faculty members enrich courses in Study of Religion Northern Edition 2:28, p.6	11/16/1994	Susan Hill and Andrea Bishop offer courses in religion.
75	James B. Robinson speaks on topic of Angels and Humanity Northern Edition 2:11, p.11	04/06/1994	UNI religion professor will speak in Philosophy and Religion Forum.
76	University of Northern Iowa Philosophy & Religion Forum to discuss angels and humanity Tuesday, April 12 Public Relations News Release 0:451, p.1	04/04/1994	James Robinson will discuss angels and humanity in Maucker Union.
77	New department head named; Amend to head philosophy and religion Northern Iowan 90:38, p.3	02/18/1994	Will replace Professor Thakur; short biographical sketch; photo.
78	Dr. Edward W. Amend named head of Philosophy and Religion Department Northern Edition 2:5, p.4	02/16/1994	Professor Amend will succeed Shivesh Thakur as department head; biographical sketch; photo.
79	Amend new head of Philosophy & Religion Campus News Network 4:12, p.1	02/14/1994	UNI Professor Edward W. Amend named head of his department; photo.
80	New Philosophy and Religion Department head at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1993:350, p.1	02/08/1994	Edward Amend has been named head of the Department of Philosophy and Religion.
81	Three university department heads resign Northern Iowan 90:35, p.3	02/08/1994	Professors Hall, Thakur, and Thompson resign as department heads; will return to teaching; biographical sketches.
82	University of Northern Iowa Department of Philosophy and Religion announces spring courses in special interest areas Public Relations News Release 1993:290, p.1	01/06/1994	New courses added for spring in the Department of Philosophy and Religion.
83	University of Northern Iowa grad awarded religion scholarship. Public Relations News Release 1993:152, p.1	10/29/1993	Victoria Blitsch received the William Randolph Hearst Scholarship.
84	New, returning courses for University of Northern Iowa Philosophy & Religion Department this fall Public Relations News Release 1992:781, p.1	08/05/1993	Philosophy & Religion Department will see two new classes and two classes being taught again after some time off this fall.
85	Arthur Neu to speak on governmental ethics and leadership in two lectures at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:564, p.1	04/21/1993	Arthur Neu, former Lieutenant Governor of Iowa, will speak at the UNI Leadership Studies Program.
86	University of Northern Iowa Department of Philosophy and Religion offering new courses spring semester. Public Relations News Release 1992:274, p.1	01/06/1993	New courses are being offered by the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Visiting professors Norma Salgado and Jon Stone will teach two of the courses.
87	Islamic expert Nasr to speak Northern Iowan 89:20, p.9	11/06/1992	Seyyed Hossein Nasr will deliver two public lectures; photo.
88	NI owes Hearst Series coverage Northern Iowan 89:20, p.2	11/06/1992	Believes NI should cover distinguished lecturers more fully.
89	Three lectures on ethics October 22 and 23 next topics for Hearst lecture Series at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:132, p.1	10/19/1992	Michael Pritchard, Deni Elliot, and David Morgan will be speak on ethics during the Hearst Lecture Series this month. Next month Seyyed Hossein Nasr will speak on Islam in Today's World.
90	Religion-philosophy department undergoes change Northern Iowan 89:5, p.5	09/15/1992	Combined religion-philosophy degree will not be offered after fall 1993.
91	Five new academic heads/two acting heads appointed Campus News Network 3:1, p.1	09/08/1992	Roster and brief sketches of new and acting heads.
92	Seven disciplines welcome new department heads Northern Iowan 89:2, p.4	09/01/1992	Short biographical sketches of new heads; photo.
93	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.
94	Marlin proposes cuts in seven academic majors Northern Iowan 88:24, p.1	11/22/1991	Would also cut summer session program.
95	"Future of World Religion" topic of philosophy and religion forum Wednesday (February 13) at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:339, p.1	02/07/1991	The third UNI Philosophy and Religion Forum will be held February 13.
96	Visiting professor teaches religions course this semester Campus News Network 1:9, p.	01/14/1991	Freda Matchett teaches world religions course.
97	Visiting professor to teach "human nature and destiny in the world religions" at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:250, p.1	12/13/1990	Dr. Freda Matchett, a noted professor from England, will teach an evening course at UNI.
98	Visiting African scholar to present day-long workshop at University of Northern Iowa Friday (May 4). Public Relations News Release 1989:606, p.1	04/30/1990	His workshop "From Myths to Realities" will acquaint participants with the African worldview- traditional African responses to the universal questions of human purpose and destiny.
99	Visiting African scholar to present day-long workshop at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:521, p.1	04/03/1990	Professor Kofi Asare Opoku acts as visiting professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Opoku gives a presentation on African spirituality and philosophy in the addition of Maucker Union.
100	Ethics course being offered at UNI Northern Iowan 86:6, p.14	09/22/1989	Professor Clohesy talks about his ethics course.