Smith--Daryl Dee [Tallgrass Prairie Center--Director]

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1	'Prairie Rendezvous' event to honor retiring professor Northern Iowan 116:4, p.4	09/12/2019	A Prairie Rendezvous will be held on September 14 at 10:30 am to celebrate the career of Dr. Daryl Smith. Smith was a professor at UNI and created the Tallgrass Prairie Center in 1973. At the Rendezvous, the Tallgrass Prairie will be renamed the Daryl Smith Prairie; photo.
2	UNI to host Ecological Restoration Seminar on Rochester Cemetery Public Relations News Release 2012:68, p.1	09/19/2012	University of Northern Iowa's Tallgrass Prairie Center will host Peter Kollasch as part of the Ecological Restoration Seminar Series. The management perspectives of the Rochester Cemetery will be the topic of discussion.
3	UNI's Tallgrass Prairie Center receives additional funding for Prairie Power Project Public Relations News Release 2011:116, p.1	11/14/2011	The Tallgrass Prairie Center receive another grant to finalize a study that uses prairie seeds for energy production.
4	Prairie center gets a face-lift Northern Iowan 108:14, p.1	10/14/2011	Tallgrass Prairie Center renovations include remodeled graduate offices, conference center, research labs, an expanded shop area, greenhouse, and updated storage facility; photo.
5	UNI Tallgrass Prairie Center to hold open house Public Relations News Release 2011:65, p.1	10/03/2011	An open house will be held for UNI's Tallgrass Prairie Center to showcase new renovations and building expansion.
6	Black plagues UNI campus Northern Iowan 107:46, p.	04/01/2011	Plague caused by viewing Rebecca Black's music video, "Friday"; photo.
7	North American conference at UNI to explore all aspects of prairies, from scientific investigation to artistic inspiration; Aug. 1 - 5f Public Relations News Release 2009:484, p.1	06/15/2010	Four keynote speakers will present during the conference: Reed Noss, Mark Ackelson, John Price, and Daryl Smith. Participants can choose from among a number of sessions that cover prairie management, prairie restoration and reconstruction.
8	'Introduction to the Tallgrass Prairie,' a UNI teacher's workshop, draws 17 Public Relations News Release 2007:769, p.1	07/15/2008	The workshop, which included field trips to the campus prairie, the Cedar Hills Sand Prairie near Finchford and an all-day trip to the Hayden Prairie in southern Howard County, drew 17 participants from Iowa and Wisconsin.
9	UNI CNS offers two summer science workshops for teachers, June 30 through July 3 Public Relations News Release 2007:734, p.1	06/18/2008	UNI's College of Natural Sciences will offer two summer science workshops for teachers called 'Investigating Inquiry Science Instruction' and 'Introduction to the Tallgrass Prairie.'
10	Six UNI professors receive Regents Award for Faculty Excellence Public Relations News Release 2007:419, p.1	02/11/2008	Biographical profiles of Mohammad Rawwas, Katherine van Wormer, Lucille Lettow, Charles Holcombe, Melissa Beall, and Daryl Smith.
11	Focus on the environment Northern Iowan 104:32, p.1	02/05/2008	Focus the Nation, a national teach-in event, was well attended. Global warming discussed.
12	Speakers scheduled for global warming teach-in on January 31 at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:378, p.1	01/25/2008	Several speakers will be present for Focus the Nation, a teach-in event for global warming solutions.
13	UNI Tallgrass Prairie Center to host open house September 19 Public Relations News Release 2007:148, p.1	09/11/2007	Visitors will be able to learn about the Tallgrass Prairie Center's programs, projects, view the facilities, meet the staff.
14	Annabeth Gish available for interviews March 8. Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/05/2007	Biographical profile of Annabeth Gish.
15	UNI-produced award-winning film coming to PBS on Sunday, April 1 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/27/2007	Daryl Smith was the executive producer and co-producer of "America's Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie."
16	PBS to air tallgrass documentary Northern Iowa Today 91:1, p.	01/01/2007	Will show "America's Lost Landscape: the Tallgrass Prairie"; photo.
17	Classes at Lake Okoboji available for UNI students; Lakeside Laboratory offers photography, ecology, prairie ecology, astronomy, archeology Northern Iowan 102:47, p.1	03/31/2006	A look at programs offered at the Lab; UNI faculty and others teach there; astronomy will be available for the first time; photo.
18	UNI Roadside Vegetation Center takes root with new name 'Tallgrass Prairie Center' reflects organization's mission Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/17/2006	New name reflects organization's mission of providing research, techniques, education and source-identified seed for restoration and preservation of native vegetation systems.
19	Professor beats National Geographic for documentary about prairie grass Northern Iowan 102:28, p.12	12/09/2005	Daryl Smith receives honors for work involving native vegetation.
20	UNI announces curriculum for new 'Lifelong University' Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/08/2005	Non-credit courses will be offered this fall for members of the community.
21	'Tallgrass Prairie' film wins awards from Iowa Motion Picture Association Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/16/2005	Documentary received four awards of excellence and three awards of merit.
22	Prairie documentary, edited by Marshalltown native, to air on IPTV March 11. Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	03/08/2005	"America's Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie" was edited by UNI alum Clayton Condit.
23	UNI and New Light Media prairie documentary to air on IPTV Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	03/08/2005	"America's Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie" will be shown on IPTV.
24	Monday, Feb. 21 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	02/21/2005	"Eyes On the Prize" documentary to be shown; "America's Lost Landscape" will be shown; Yawo Atttivor will perform at KUNI.
25	'America's Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie' shows viewers the grass from the past Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	02/15/2005	Film was produced by UNI professor Daryl Smith.
26	UNI's Native Roadside Vegetation Center director produces film on Iowa's prairieland Northern Iowa Today 89:1, p.19	01/01/2005	Professor Daryl Smith produced "America's lost landscape: the tallgrass prairie; photo.
27	UNI professor debuts documentary film Northern Iowan 101:26, p.1	12/03/2004	Daryl Smith and David O'Shields examine the tall grass prairie ecosystem in their jointly-produced film.
28	UNI's prairie film to make Des Moines debut Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/08/2004	Daryl Smith's documentary will be shown on December 6 at the IPTV studio in Des Moines. Actress Annabeth Gish serves as narrator for the film.
29	UNI to co-sponsor 18th Annual Roadside Conference in Harlan Oct. 7-8 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	10/01/2004	Conference is titled "Roadside Management and Mulch More"; will discuss effective seeding practices for ditches.
30	UNI changes venue for premiere of 'America's Lost Landscape' documentary Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	04/28/2004	Film will be shown Friday, April 30 in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
31	UNI and New Light Media to premiere prairie documentary narrated by Annabeth Gish Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	04/12/2004	"America's Lost Landscapes: The Tallgrass Prairie" will be shown Friday, April 30, and is co-produced by UNI professor Daryl Smith.
32	UNI Prairie Preserve celebrates 30 years Northern Iowa Today 88:1, p.17	01/01/2004	Founders of Preserves honored.
33	UNI Prairie Preserve to celebrate 30th anniversary Sept. 27 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/25/2003	Celebration to mark the occasion and honor those involved with the founding to be held in the CEEE rotunda.
34	Native Roadside Vegetation Center at UNI to be dedicated Friday, Aug. 29 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	08/22/2003	The funding for the center was provided by a federal appropriation and the University matched the appropriation with 35 acres of land.
35	Wilderness woes Public Relations News Release 2002:563, p.1	06/09/2003	Importance of President Bush's decision to open 2.6 million acres of wilderness to development.
36	Center making Iowa roadsides traveler-friendly Northern Iowan 99:37, p.9	02/18/2003	Native Roadside Vegetation Enhancement Center focuses on reducing spraying and mowing to create beautiful roadside scenes; photo.
37	Smith devoting career to prairie restoration, Vegetation Center Northern Iowan 99:37, p.9	02/18/2003	Profile of professor Daryl Smith; photo.
38	Isolated wetlands meet their enemy Public Relations News Release 2002:256, p.1	12/16/2002	Dangers of developing wetlands will be discussed.
39	GLOBE Iowa Workshop to be held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2000:339, p.1	03/29/2001	Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment will take place on April 1-7 at UNI; the workshop is open to all Iowa teachers.
40	Daryl Smith: a guide on the side Northern Iowa Today 84:1, p.14	01/01/2000	Profile of Professor Daryl Smith; photo.
41	Creating prairies for tomorrow Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.12	01/01/1999	$760,000 in federal funds will be used to design and construct Native Roadside Vegetation Enhancement Center on campus; history of program at UNI; photo.
42	Awards/honors/service: Daryl Smith Campus News Network 9:9, p.	12/07/1998	Daryl Smith received an achievement award from the Iowa chapter of Nature Conservancy.
43	University of Northern Iowa biology professor Daryl Smith awarded for environmental service, leadership, and contributions Public Relations News Release 1998:153, p.1	11/17/1998	Daryl Smith, UNI biology professor, received three awards for conservation education and participation, and his part in Roadside Vegetation Program.
44	Cedar Prairie Group of the Sierra Club Northern Iowan 95:11, p.5	10/06/1998	Will hold an outing.
45	Roadside program gets boost from Congress Campus News Network 8:20, p.2	06/15/1998	Center will receive $760,000 to develop Iowa native seedstock.
46	Development plans spark controversy Northern Iowan 94:53, p.1	04/24/1998	Students and faculty members question proposed use of preserve land as golf course and retirement community; photo.
47	University of Northern Iowa will celebrate Earth Week April 20-24 Public Relations News Release 1997:307, p.1	04/14/1998	Earth Week events include reception for Kathryn Mary Stanaszek, Solar Oven Cook-In, speakers, displays, presentations, and kick off for Rebuild Cedar Valley Program.
48	What's Up Northern Iowan 94:32, p.2	01/30/1998	Schedule of activities and meetings.
49	Will preserve fall to golf course? Northern Iowan 94:7, p.1	09/23/1997	Reactions to possible use of portion of preserves land for golf course.
50	Earth Week activities Campus News Network 6:16, p.4	04/22/1996	Schedule of Earth Week activities April 22-26.
51	Center for Energy and Environmental Education helps raise environmental awareness on campus Northern Iowan 92:51, p.8	04/19/1996	Will sponsor Earth Week activities.
52	University of Northern Iowa's Earth Week activities April 21-26 conincide with 120th birthday celebration. Public Relations News Release 1995:327, p.1	04/18/1996	Activities are announced for Earth Week at UNI.
53	What's Up Northern Iowan 92:40, p.3	03/01/1996	Activities and meetings.
54	Student Environment Coalition director to motivate involvement Northern Iowan 92:30, p.11	01/26/1996	Iowa Student Environmental Coalition will discuss ways to involve students in activities.
55	Talking prairie Public Relations News Release 1994:552, p.1	07/17/1995	Fifth Biennial Iowa Prairie Conference will be held at UNI.
56	The faculty adopts a constitution A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.415	07/01/1995	Detailed account of the negotiations among faculty, administration, and the Regents over the proposed faculty constitution; photo.
57	Burning the Prairie Public Relations News Release 1994:426, p.1	05/01/1995	Prairie fires allow the plants below to grow and the ash provides nutrients, according to Daryl Smith.
58	Several activities planned at the University of Northern Iowa to celebrate Earth Week and 25 years of environmental progress Public Relations News Release 1994:379, p.1	04/11/1995	Earth Week activities at UNI are announced.
59	Agenda set for Critical Writing Contest to be held at the University of Northern Iowa on April 7 Public Relations News Release 1994:366, p.1	04/03/1995	UNI will host the 1995 Celebrating Critical Writing Contest and Conference April 7.
60	Iowa Lakeside Labs offering summer jobs for students Northern Iowan 91:41, p.3	02/24/1995	Outline of classes and opportunities at West Okoboji site.
61	High school science/math/technology students receive scholarships, awards at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1994:213, p.1	01/09/1995	Winners announced at Annual UNI Science Mathematics, and Technology Symposium.
62	Shakhashiri shows the explosive side of science Northern Iowan 91:26, p.1	11/22/1994	Bassam Shakhashiri gives demonstration at Science, Mathematics, and Technology symposium; photo.
63	32nd Annual Science, Mathematics and Technology Symposium to be held at the University of Northern Iowa November 17. Public Relations News Release 1994:148, p.1	11/10/1994	Bassam Shakhaskiri and David Duncan will speak at a symposium at UNI.
64	Presentations/lectures: John Stiles and Daryl Smith Campus News Network 4:17, p.2	04/25/1994	John Stiles (curriculum and instruction) and Daryl Smith (biology) co-presented a workshop on prairie restoration.
65	Assignment UNI Public Relations News Release 0:491, p.1	04/18/1994	Weekly listings of activities and events at UNI.
66	Assignment UNI Public Relations News Release 0:476, p.1	04/11/1994	Weekly sampling of activities and events at UNI are listed.
67	Daryl Smith Campus News Network 4:6, p.2	11/08/1993	Daryl Smith received the State Environmental Education Award from Iowa Sierra Club.
68	Sierra Club recognizes three local environmental leaders Northern Iowan 90:19, p.4	11/02/1993	Kirk Henderson, Daryl Smith, and John R. Miller honored.
69	7th annual UNI Roadside Conference---August 19 and 20 Public Relations News Release 1992:771, p.1	07/28/1993	University of Northern Iowa Roadside Conference to be held in Fayette. Paul Gruchow, Jon Steege, Pauline Drobney, Steve Holland, and Ole Skaar will address the group.
70	Assignment UNI Public Relations News Release 1992:628, p.1	05/10/1993	Activities at UNI listed for May 13-May 16. Speakers include: Elliot Norse and David Pimentel.
71	Roadside management: more than beautiful ditches; IRVM conference promotes eco-awareness Northern Iowan 89:3, p.3	09/04/1992	Sixth annual conference held at UNI.
72	Conjuring up images from Laura Ingalls Wilder. Public Relations News Release 1991:594, p.1	04/27/1992	Daryl Smith states prairie yards require less attention and create less soil erosion plus taking residents back in time to the days of the prairie.
73	UNI participates in roadside management for state of Iowa Northern Iowan 88:51, p.7	04/10/1992	Program advises on ways to manage roadside vegetation.
74	Sources listed for timely information on current news topics Public Relations News Release 1991:229, p.1	11/18/1991	Faculty and staff listed as sources of timely information on current news topics.
75	Prairie plant seed farm started at Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1991:60, p.1	09/16/1991	Native prairie plant seed farm is started at UNI.
76	A call to preserve our nation's vanishing wetlands. Public Relations News Release 1991:40, p.1	09/09/1991	Environmentalists call for increased protection of wetlands.
77	Iowa Prairie Conference (Saturday) July 27 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:660, p.1	07/18/1991	UNI to host Iowa Prairie Conference.
78	Prairie plants in bloom--discover the beauty of Iowa's past. Public Relations News Release 1990:591, p.1	05/27/1991	A wet spring will lead to a very colorful year for flowering prairie plants.
79	Iowa preserves roadsides Northern Iowan 87:6, p.6	09/21/1990	Fourth annual Roadside Vegetation Management Conference will be held at the John Deere Supervisor's Club. Daryl Smith will speak on special project to develop Iowa ecology types and seeds.
80	Fourth annual roadside vegetation management conference to be held September 21 at University of Northern Iowa (pre-registration September 14) Public Relations News Release 1990:48, p.1	09/11/1990	Use of Iowa's native grasses and flowers in roadsides will be the focus of conference at UNI.
81	Faculty profile: Daryl Smith Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.18	07/01/1990	Biographical sketch of Professor Daryl Smith; photo.
82	The green scene: Northern Iowa promotes the Earth ethic Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.2	07/01/1990	Outline of curricular and outreach efforts at UNI in environmental education.
83	University of Northern Iowa to host the twelfth North American Prairie Conference August 5-9 (Early Registration July 15). Public Relations News Release 1990:701, p.1	06/15/1990	This year's confrence theme, "Recapuring a Vanishing Hertiage," exemplifies the efforts of people today who attempt to understand, preserve, reconstruct, restore, manage and interpret remnants of the mid-continent grassland.
84	Variety of events planned for "Earth Week 1990" at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:549, p.1	04/10/1990	The Conservation Club coordinates several Earth Week activities, including a guided walk through the Biological Preserves, lectures from faculty members, Orchesis performances, and folk dancing in the Embassy Room.
85	Third annual roadside vegetation management conference to be held Friday (Sept. 29) at the University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:99, p.1	09/22/1989	Focusing on promoting the use of Iowa's native grasses and flowers in roadsides will be co-sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa's Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Program and the Association for Integrated Roadside Management.
86	Iowa prairie heritage week Sept. 10-16 to include dedication of new prairie area. Public Relations News Release 1989:58, p.1	09/11/1989	Daryl Smith, says Iowa deserves the title of tall grass prairie state, since before settlement, over 85 percent of the state was this type of prairie. Only a few small patches of original prairie remain, but efforts are being made to recreate lost acres.
87	The Midwest's prairie heritage -- few original acres remain untouched. Public Relations News Release 1989:54, p.1	09/11/1989	Daryl Smith, says Iowa deserves the title of tall grass prairie state, since before settlement, over 85 percent of the state was this type of prairie. Only a few small patches of original prairie remain, but efforts are being made to recreate lost acres.
88	Outreach programs help math, science teachers inspire students Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.2	09/01/1989	Survey of series of programs led by UNI to enhance math and science education; photo.
89	University of Northern Iowa hosts Elderhostel program (June 25-July 1.) Public Relations News Release 1988:540, p.1	06/23/1989	List of those attending the Elderhostel program. A "learning vacation" for persons age 60 and older, will offer three courses during its weeklong session. The classes offered are "Iowa Prairies," "Egyptian Mosaic" and "Music and Religion."
90	Hospers junior at University of Northern Iowa receives Myrle M Burk-Kappa Delta Pi science education scholarship. Public Relations News Release 1988:454, p.1	04/28/1989	Julie Ann Jungers, was awarded a $600 the Science Education Scholarship. Jungers is an elementary education major with a minor in basic science.
91	Fire on the prairie -- necessary and beneficial. Public Relations News Release 1988:410, p.1	04/17/1989	Daryl Smith says fire on the prairie gets rid of many non-native plants and provides essential nutrients that help prairies grow faster. Fire keeps trees and other woody plants out of prairie areas.
92	Regents approve Professional Development Leaves for 23 Northern Iowa faculty. Public Relations News Release 1988:236, p.1	01/11/1989	Thirteen leaves planned for the fall semester, six for the sping semster and four for the academic year.
93	Native prairie grasses could save Iowa counties thousands of dollars. Public Relations News Release 1988:79, p.1	10/03/1988	Returning roadsides to native prairie grasslands is expected to make weed control much less expensive. Daryl Smith says spraying Iowa's 800,000 acres of roadside areas costs the state millions of dollars each year.
94	Roadside Vegetation Management Confrence Friday (Sept. 30) at Northern Iowa, John Deere Supervisor's Club. Public Relations News Release 1988:65, p.1	09/23/1988	The confrence will focus on the integrated aspects of promoting roadside prairie, restoring marginal prairie and reducing, weed development. Keynote speaker will be Daryl Smith, UNI professor of biology.
95	Northern Iowa names operations auditor, acting dean, acting department heads. Public Relations News Release 1988:49, p.1	09/15/1988	Timothy McKenna, John Somervill, Ruth Anderson, Mohammed Fahmy, Russell E. TePaske, Marion Thompson and Robert Ward named new positions.
96	Northeast Iowa cliffs contain Ice Age survivors now 10,000 years old. Public Relations News Release 1988:9, p.2	08/24/1988	"Algific Slope" display at the new UNI Museum gives a glimpse of rare palnt and animal communites that lived in the cliffs 10,000 years ago.
97	Draught not all bad--native prairies adapted to dry conditions. Public Relations News Release 1988:534, p.1	08/15/1988	Daryl Smith says prairies have adapted to Iowa's environment, that includes draught. Non-native plants, such as some lawn grasses and corn, don't fare as well.
98	University of Northern Iowa to host Praire Management Confrence, August 27 Public Relations News Release 1988:530, p.1	08/09/1988	Address current concerns on praire management pratices. Key note speaker is Robert Dana.
99	Baking summer heat and drought a setback to ag-related research. Public Relations News Release 1988:513, p.1	07/28/1988	Dry spell may set back research several years due to lack of production from this season's planting.
100	"Iowa Prairie Blazingstar" newsletter to be based at Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:510, p.1	07/27/1988	Success of the Blazingstar depends on contrubtors' donations and feedback. There are several associate editors from the area.