Haack--Joel K. [Dean--College of Humanities--Arts--and Sciences]

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1	A welcome from the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Northern Iowan 110:55, p.	05/01/2014	Dean Joel Haack welcomes new students.
2	UNI School of Music to present International Piano Competition Public Relations News Release 2013:129, p.1	11/21/2013	UNI School of Music will present the Midwest International Piano Completion. The winner will receive $25,000 as well as a recording contract with Blue Griffin Record label.
3	4. From the dean of the College of Humanities, Art, and Sciences Northern Iowan 109:54, p.	05/03/2013	The dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences, Joel Haack welcomes new students to UNI. Says you can create your own future within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences. Get involved with student organizations.
4	$1.5 million gift from former UNI professor will benefit math students Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.13	10/01/2012	Professor Bonnie Litwiller gave funds for scholarship for students in secondary mathematics education; Professor Litwiller died January 27, 2012; photo.
5	Former professors give millions to UNI Northern Iowan 108:55, p.1	06/08/2012	Former Dean of the College of Business, Robert Waller, and former mathematics professor, Bonnie Litwiller, make large gifts to the university; photo.
6	Gift from former UNI professor will benefit math students Public Relations News Release 2011:319, p.1	05/30/2012	The Bonnie Litwiller Mathematics Teacher Scholarship has been established with the generous donation of $1.5 million from the former math instructor.
7	A letter from the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Northern Iowan 108:54, p.	04/27/2012	Joel Haack welcomes students and urges participation in student organizations.
8	School of Music's new hours create controversy Northern Iowan 108:12, p.1	10/07/2011	New building hours have been put into effect with students trained and hired by the Department of Public Safety monitoring each building. Other alternatives are being investigated; photo.
9	UNI announces new College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.6	09/01/2011	New college combines former College of Natural Sciences and College of Humanities and Fine Arts; several faculty members talk about the combination; photo.
10	Two colleges merge Northern Iowan 108:1, p.9	08/26/2011	As of July 1, 2011, the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences replaced the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the College of Natural Sciences.
11	Two UNI colleges to merge this week Northern Iowan 107:58, p.1	07/01/2011	The College of Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts will join to create the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences on July 1, 2011. Joel Haack will serve as Dean; photo.
12	UNI Hari Shankar Memorial Lecture focuses on math education. Public Relations News Release 2010:257, p.1	03/24/2011	Lecture by Joel Haack will explore the connections between math and the arts and humanities.
13	UNI electrical engineering program accredited by ABET-TAC. Public Relations News Release 2010:167, p.1	12/14/2010	The program has been accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology.
14	UNI hosts 'Fast Forward' electronic media workshop, Oct. 1 Public Relations News Release 2010:67, p.1	09/22/2010	"Fast Forward: Eyes on the Future" opening remarks will be delivered by Joel Haack, dean of the Colleges of Humanities & Fine Arts and Natural Sciences. The keynote address will be given by Mark Steines, an Emmy-winning journalist.
15	UNI to launch new Center for Holocaust & Genocide Education Public Relations News Release 2010:59, p.1	09/17/2010	The newly created Center for Holocaust & Genocide Education (CHGE) will provide educational programming and resources to the state of Iowa and beyond. The CHGE will be directed by Stephen Gaies, professor of English.
16	University of Northern Iowa to host commenements in the UNI-Dome May 8 Public Relations News Release 2009:442, p.1	05/03/2010	On May 10, more than 1,500 students who have completed their degrees during the spring semester are eligible to participate, along with those who completed their work last December or will finish this summer.
17	A welcome from the Deans Northern Iowan 106:54, p.	04/30/2010	Welcoming messages from the Deans of the Colleges within the University of Northern Iowa.
18	Fourth-annual CHFA Graduate Research Symposium to take place at UNI Feb. 19 Public Relations News Release 2009:277, p.1	02/12/2010	A select group of graduate students in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts (CHFA) will present their research projects at the fourth-annual symposium in Seerley Hall's Great Reading Room. Cary Nelson, will deliver the keynote address. Students listed.
19	UNI begins reorganization Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.1	01/26/2010	Joel Haack named dean of the College of Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. University Marketing and Advancement Division will be eliminated July 1. Other changes are ahead.
20	University of Northern Iowa announces first round of reorganization plans Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.2	01/15/2010	Pending the approval of the Board of Regents, effective July 1, 2010 the Marketing and Advancement Division will be dissolved and the Colleges of Humanities and Fine Arts and Natural Sciences will be combined. Joel Haack will serve as the inaugural dean.
21	University of Northern Iowa announces first round of reorganization plans Public Relations News Release 2009:225, p.1	01/14/2010	Effective July 1, 2010 Marketing & Advancement Division will be dissolved, eliminating one university vice president position. Bill Calhoun, current vice president and president of the UNI Foundation, will remain as president of the Foundation.
22	UNI to host international solar boat competition Public Relations News Release 2009:58, p.1	09/16/2009	Solar Splash is hands-on educational experience that develops teamwork and interdisciplinary skills. The competitions will be held here in 2011, 2012, and 2013 at one of the lakes in George Wyth State Park. The competition began in Milwaukee in 1994.
23	Welcome from the deans Northern Iowan 105:54, p.	05/01/2009	Joel Haack, Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, challenges students to undertake an independent research project to expand their college experience; photo.
24	University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 9 Public Relations News Release 2008:506, p.1	04/30/2009	More than 1,500 students are eligible to participate including the members of the Class of 1959 who will be attending their Golden Reunion. Sandy Stevens of Glen Ellyn, Ill., will welcome the new graduates as alumni.
25	Games, puzzles and math to be topic of next Citizen Science talk at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:492, p.1	04/23/2009	Doug Shaw, associate professor of mathematics, will explore some games and puzzles that can be analyzed mathematically. "Some of the games have had and will continue to have far-reaching implications in widely diverse fields.
26	Safety during severs weather to be topic of next Citizen Science talk at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:403, p.1	03/17/2009	In conjunction with Severs Weather Awareness Week, Alan Czarnetzki and Jeff Kennedy will review current recommendations for safety during tornadoes, lightning and flash floods. The peak months for tornadoes in Iowa are May and June.
27	Computer security to be topic of next Citizen Science talk at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:311, p.1	01/20/2009	Sometimes users' desire for computers to "just work" is at odds with the need to preserve privacy. "Common-sense Computer Security," will examine this issue. Paul Gray, associate professor of computer science, will discuss security issues.
28	University of Northern Iowa to host commencement in the UNI-Dome Dec. 20 Public Relations News Release 2008:264, p.1	12/09/2008	Benjamin Allen will preside over the ceremonies and confer degrees on the students. John Vallentine, professor and director of the School of Music, is the commencement marshall. The recognition of honors and awards will be conducted by James Lubker.
29	UNI Citizen Science series to focus on soap bubbles Public Relations News Release 2008:241, p.1	11/25/2008	Fred Behroozi, professor of physics, will present "The Art and Science of Soap Bubbles." He will first look at soap bubbles through the work of several 17th and 18th century painters.
30	Citizen Science series to begin at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:181, p.1	10/28/2008	J. Ben Schafer, associate professor of computer science, will present the first talk, "Zymurgy--The Science of Brewing Beer. The series is intended to make the technical accessible.
31	Sustainability Council takes action Northern Iowan 105:11, p.3	10/07/2008	President Allen has formed a sustainability council; hopes to bring a "go green" concept to the university.
32	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.
33	UNI Sustainability Council named Public Relations News Release 2008:76, p.1	09/16/2008	President Allen has established a Sustainability Council to lead the university in reducing its carbon footprint and promoting lifelong, energy-conscious behaviors and techniques. "We must promote good stewardship of resources."
34	44 UNI students presented summer undergraduate research findings Public Relations News Release 2008:18, p.1	08/19/2008	A group of scientists-in-the-making completed the final step in the research process and presented the results of their resear projects on biology, chemistry and biochemistry, physics, earth science and geography. List of students included.
35	Student research scientists to present findings at UNI Friday, Aug. 1 Public Relations News Release 2007:789, p.1	07/30/2008	Forty-four students will display posters describing their work in the Great Reading Room at Seerley Hall. Nine Iowa secondary teachers have also been participating in Research Avenues for Iowa Science Education, a Title II- funded program.
36	UNI biology student wins prestigious national scholarship Public Relations News Release 2007:702, p.1	05/29/2008	Alexa Warwick of Ames, a UNI junior with a triple major in biology (research focus on conservation biology), Portuguese, and Spanish, and a minor in chemistry, was one of 321 winners of the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, established in 1986.
37	College deans welcome new students Northern Iowan 104:54, p.	05/02/2008	Discovery is at the heart of the College of Natural Sciences.
38	University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 10 Public Relations News Release 2007:660, p.1	05/02/2008	Uni will host its annual spring commencement services in two ceremonies in the UNI-Dome. More than 1,500 students who have completed their degrees during the spring semester are eligible to participate.
39	Open house showcases UNI Botanical Center addition Public Relations News Release 2007:626, p.1	04/22/2008	The Botanical Center is celebrating the official opening of its new addition and its 70th birthday with an open house.
40	Committee announced for UNI Athletic Director search Public Relations News Release 2007:458, p.1	02/26/2008	A committee of twelve has been selected to find a new director of athletics; list of committee members.
41	Enshayan named CEEE director at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:460, p.1	02/26/2008	Kamyar Enshayan was recently named director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Education effective March 1.
42	University of Northern Iowa to host commencement in the UNI-Dome December 15 Public Relations News Release 2007:335, p.1	12/10/2007	Some 560 students are expected to participate in the commencement ceremony.
43	UNI faculty members awarded for research, service and excellence in teaching Public Relations News Release 2007:332, p.1	12/06/2007	Biographical profiles of Kenneth Atkinson, Catherine Miller, and Kurt Meredith.
44	UNI College of Natural Sciences faculty recognized for teaching and research Public Relations News Release 2007:280, p.1	11/08/2007	Dorothy Brecheisen, Thomas Kline, John Groves, and Douglas Shaw all received awards for their achievements in teaching and research.
45	Professor receives award Northern Iowan 104:6, p.3	09/14/2007	Professor Jeffrey Weld selected to receive a Biology Teaching Award by the National Association of Biology Teachers; photo.
46	UNI professor named top biology teacher Public Relations News Release 2007:118, p.1	08/24/2007	Jeff Weld received the 2007 Four-Year Biology Teaching Award.
47	FINE Foundation creates math education endowment at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:27, p.1	06/21/2007	The FINE Foundation has chosen the University of Northern Iowa's mathematics master's education program to carry on its legacy of improving teaching and learning.
48	UNI biochemistry student wins national scholarship Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/26/2007	Patrick Willoughby was awarded a Goldwater Scholarship.
49	University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 5 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/26/2007	The annual spring commencement services will be held Saturday, May 5.
50	UNI Saturday Science Showcase on coal-fueled power plant issues Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/23/2007	Recayi Pecen will present the March lecture, Saturday, March 3.
51	University of Northern Iowa to host Commencement in the UNI-Dome December 16 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/07/2006	About six hundred candidates for degrees will participate in the Commencement ceremony Saturday, December 16.
52	New dean, administrators appointed at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	06/12/2006	Administrative changes announced.
53	Board of Regents to meet May 3 and 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/03/2006	Regents will meet at UNI; list of topic discussions including mandatory fees, parking fees, and budget issues.
54	University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 6 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/28/2006	Commencement groups and times listed; number of people to speak and be recognized.
55	University of Northern Iowa to host Commencement in the UNI-Dome Dec. 17 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/09/2005	Graduation ceremonies for the University of Northern Iowa will take place in the UNI-Dome.
56	University of Northern Iowa to host Commencements in the UNI-Dome May 7 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/29/2005	Student addresses will be give by Andrew Krumm and Jenny Rokes.
57	Haack named interim dean of UNI's College of Natural Sciences Northern Iowa Today 89:1, p.17	01/01/2005	Succeeds Kichoon Yang; appointment effective January 1, 2005; photo.
58	Professor named interim dean of UNI's College of Natural Sciences Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	12/03/2004	Joel Haack is the interim dean, effective January 5.
59	UNI faculty and students contribute to American Education Week Public Relations News Release 2002:259, p.1	12/16/2002	Faculty and students participated in events at various schools to commemorate American Education Week.
60	UNI to celebrate American Education Week Public Relations News Release 2002:204, p.1	11/15/2002	"Making Public Schools Great For Every Child" will be the theme for American Education Week, November 17-23.
61	UNI to host symposium to celebrate 500th birthday of Cardano, noted mathematician and scientist Public Relations News Release 2001:104, p.1	09/19/2001	The Department of Mathematics and the College of Natural Sciences will present "Cardano" on Sept. 24.
62	UNI president makes lead gift to "Students First" campus campaign Public Relations News Release 2001:77, p.1	09/05/2001	Robert D. Koob and his wife Yvonne have made a $100,000 gift to UNI's "Students First" campaign; Rick Young announces that over half of the funds have already been raised.
63	UNI names co-chairs for faculty/staff/emeritus portion of "Students First" campaign Public Relations News Release 2000:396, p.1	05/02/2001	Official kick-off for the campaign will be in September.
64	UNI names co-chairs for faculty/staff/emeritus portion of "Students First" campaign Campus News Network 11:19, p.1	05/01/2001	Five will co-chair a $75 million fundraising campaign.
65	University of Northern Iowa to hold two Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 5 Public Relations News Release 2000:387, p.1	04/25/2001	Over 1300 UNI students will participate in Commencement activities on May 5.
66	New dean named for College of Natural Sciences Campus News Network 11:17, p.2	04/04/2001	Assistant vice president for undergraduate studies at the University of Texas, Kichoon Yang, will be the new dean.
67	University of Northern Iowa names new dean for College of Natural Sciences Public Relations News Release 2000:325, p.1	03/22/2001	Kichoon Yang will begin his duties as Dean of the College of Natural Sciences on July 1.
68	Expert teacher set to visit campus Northern Iowan 97:6, p.9	09/15/2000	Parker Palmer will present sessions based on the theme "Building a Holistic Teaching Community"; photo.
69	Continuing the legacy of great teachers Northern Iowa Today 84:2, p.2	07/01/2000	Recruiting and hiring high quality, diverse faculty continue to be UNI goals; photo.
70	Interim deans, department head named for University of Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Today 84:2, p.18	07/01/2000	Joel Haack and Marilyn Mercado are named acting deans; Gregory Dotseth is acting head of the Math Department.
71	UNI names several to administrative positions Public Relations News Release 1999:456, p.1	06/30/2000	Sue Courts is named the new director of the Health Center and three interim appointments are also noted.
72	Michael Millar, University of Northern Iowa professor of mathematics, honored with the Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching Public Relations News Release 1998:406, p.1	06/02/1999	Michael Millar, mathematics professor, was selected to receive award by the Iowa section of the Mathematical Association of America. He was nominated by Department Head Joel Haack.
73	Professor and president of Ovidius University in Romania visit the campus of the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:346, p.1	04/22/1999	Adrian Bovaru, President, and Professor Vladimir Boskoff from Ovidius University in Romania will visit UNI April 21-24. In July, 15 UNI students will visit their university for three-week seminar.
74	Susan Hill, Linda Fitzgerald, Joel Haack, and Scharron Clayton Campus News Network 9:14, p.	03/08/1999	Susan Hill, Linda Fitzgerald, Joel Haack, and Scharron Clayton co-authored an article in Thought & Action.
75	Internationally-renowned professor receives award; Syed N. U. A. Kirmani named UNI's Distinguished Scholar Northern Iowan 95:39, p.13	02/23/1999	Kirmani will spend one semester doing research as part of his Distinguished Scholar Award; photo.
76	Syed N. U. A. Kirmani selected as the 1999-2000 University of Northern Iowa Distinguished Scholar Public Relations News Release 1998:239, p.1	02/03/1999	UNI named mathematics professor Syed N. U. A. Kirmani as their Distinguished Scholar for the 1999-2000 school year.
77	Why mathematics is humanities Northern Iowa Today 81:1, p.10	07/01/1997	Professor Joel Haack believes that mathematics is a communications skill necessary to daily living.
78	Girls closing the gap on boys in math skills Public Relations News Release 1996:429, p.1	05/28/1997	Professor Haack talks about the closing gap of math skills between girls and boys.
79	University of Northern Iowa chapter of omicron delta kappa initiates new members Public Relations News Release 1996:400, p.1	05/07/1997	The Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) National Leadership Society of UNI recently initiated twenty-eight members. List of new members and officers.
80	University of Northern Iowa commencement to take place Saturday, May 10 at 2 P.M. in the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 1996:394, p.1	05/02/1997	Students graduating in spring, summer and December are invited to take part in the spring commencement.
81	Taking on the challenge of crafting a Strategic Plan everyone can live with Campus News Network 7:16, p.1	04/07/1997	Reconciliation Committee worked to gain feedback for revising UNI's strategic plan; committee members given.
82	University of Northern Iowa holding community visitation days in Quad Cities area April 2 and 3 Public Relations News Release 1996:329, p.1	03/28/1997	University of Northern Iowa sets up a visit at the Quad Cities to help parents and students learn more about UNI. Agenda attached.
83	Mathematics is communication, important part of humanities Public Relations News Release 1996:308, p.1	03/17/1997	Professor Haack speaks of the importance of mathematics for students.
84	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: Joel Haack Campus News Network 7:13, p.	02/24/1997	Joel Haack (mathematics) presented at the Workshop for Teachers of Collegiate Level Mathematics.
85	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: John Bruha, Lynn DeGroote, David Duncan, Joel Haack, John Longnecker, Glenn Nelson, and Ed Rathmell Campus News Network 7:13, p.	02/24/1997	UNI Mathematics faculty presented paper at the Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics meeting.
86	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: Joel Haack, Diane Thiessen, Bonnie Litwiller, David Duncan Campus News Network 7:9, p.	12/09/1996	Joel Haack, Diane Thiessen, Bonnie Litwiller, and David Duncan spoke at a conference.
87	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: Joel Haack, Ira Simet Campus News Network 7:9, p.	12/09/1996	Joel Haack and Ira Simet presented paper.
88	Laying the ground for the 1996-97 Faculty Senate Campus News Network 7:4, p.2	09/30/1996	Retreat focuses on ways to help Senate function more efficiently.
89	Profile: Joel Haack Campus News Network 7:2, p.3	09/03/1996	Profile of Department of Mathematics head Joel Haack; photo.
90	Bringing a real-world twist to teaching math Public Relations News Release 1996:18, p.1	09/02/1996	Joel Haack says it's important for students to see math interact with daily life.
91	Discussion of recent book by African American author focus of philosophy & religion forum series opener Monday, September 18 at the University of Nort Public Relations News Release 1995:32, p.1	09/14/1995	Philosophy and Religion Forum Series to focus on a book challenging teachers to think about the beliefs and values they convey.
92	Title IX, part one: results of self-study show UNI in violation Northern Iowan 92:3, p.3	09/01/1995	Study finds that UNI does not comply with provisions of Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972 which requires equal athletic opportunities for both genders; NCAA group will visit campus.
93	The transforming gift; Leading, Building, Sharing campaign meets far-reaching goals for the University of Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Today 79:1, p.2	07/01/1995	History, goals, and achievements of capital campaign; pledges and gifts exceed $30 million by June 1995; photo.
94	Faculty Senate votes to drop infrequent classes from curriculum, revamp academic advising Northern Iowan 91:57, p.2	04/28/1995	Continue to consider Quality in the Curriculum report.
95	Search progressing for new UNI president Northern Iowa Today 23:1, p.4	03/01/1995	Joel Haack, Aaron Podolefsky, Taggart Frost, Leander Brown, Scharron Clayton, Phillip East, Allen Hays, Martha Reineke, Clark Elmer, Alan Petersen, Colin Brennan, Kara Lindaman, Joan Poe, LeRoy Redfern, Peter Voorhees, Grace Ann Hovet develop criteria.
96	Well, They're reforming everything else Public Relations News Release 1994:270, p.1	02/13/1995	Technology is making calculus more easily understood at UNI.
97	President appoints University Strategic Planning Committee Campus News Network 5:3, p.2	10/03/1994	List of thirteen committee members.
98	Problems with math class show math illiteracy Northern Iowan 90:46, p.5	03/18/1994	Decries state of mathematics knowledge in US.
99	Rededication ceremony for University of Northern Iowa's newly remodeled Wright Hall to be held March 11 Public Relations News Release 1991:461, p.1	03/05/1992	Newly remodeled Wright Hall will be rededicated in March.
100	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.