Thomson--Leland A. [Class of 1956; Facilities Planning Staff]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Lee Thomson Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.27	04/01/2012	Lee Thomson has a lounge space in UNI's Industrial Technology Center named in his honor.
2	Class of 1937 attends 60th reunion at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:449, p.1	06/20/1997	Twelve classmates of 1937 attend their 60th reunion.
3	Class of 1936 attends 60th reunion at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:432, p.1	06/14/1996	Twelve members of the Class of 1936 recently attended their sixtieth reunion on the UNI campus; list of members.
4	A portrait in time Campus News Network 6:16, p.2	04/22/1996	Joanne Goldman's public history class created a 120th anniversary exhibit on UNI history in Great Reading Room.
5	Class of 1932 attends 60th reunion at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:697, p.1	06/24/1992	Eleven members of the class of 1932 attended their 60th college class reunion. Attendees listed.
6	"Golden Class" celebrates with special reunion events on campus Public Relations News Release 1991:650, p.1	05/18/1992	60 class members from the Class of 1942 celebrated during commencement weekend. Attendees listed.
7	University of Northern Iowa Emeritus Association to host annual spring luncheon Saturday (May 2) Public Relations News Release 1991:600, p.1	04/27/1992	UNI Emeritus faculty to hold annual luncheon.
8	Reorganization trims administrative positions Northern Iowa Today 19:2, p.5	09/01/1991	Eldon Miller named interim Director of Athletics; Morris Mikkelsen named director of facilities planning; Philip Patton named Registrar; photo.
9	New facilities planning director and Registrar appointed at University of Northern Iowa: Campus Planning and Engineering reorganized Public Relations News Release 1990:663, p.1	07/18/1991	UNI names new director of facilities planning.
10	Thomson receives prestigious award as educator/administrator of the year Northern Iowan 87:60, p.3	06/28/1991	Brief profile of Professor Thomson; photo.
11	Plans presented for Seerley Hall renovation project on University of Northern Iowa campus. Public Relations News Release 1990:630, p.1	06/20/1991	Schematic design plans for the renovation of Seerley Hall were presented to the Board of Regents.
12	UNI-AOP honors administrator, installs new officers and recognizes retirees. Public Relations News Release 1990:593, p.1	05/23/1991	UNI Association of Office Personnel names Leland Thomson as its educator/administrator of the year.
13	"Golden Class" celebrates with special reunion events on campus Public Relations News Release 1990:587, p.1	05/22/1991	Class of 1941 holds 50 year reunion. Attendees listed.
14	Profile: 1315 years of service Campus News Network 1:17, p.3	05/06/1991	A look at this year's class of retirees; photo.
15	University golf course sold to state Northern Iowan 87:37, p.1	02/12/1991	UNI sold Northern Iowa Golf Course to the Department of Transportation for Highway 58 project.
16	Christmas lights brighten campus and spirits; tree lighting ceremony part of UNI tradition Northern Iowan 87:22, p.10	11/16/1990
17	Vandalism hinders cement construction; . . . another problem' Northern Iowan 87:18, p.5	11/02/1990	Various forms of vandalism slow current construction projects.
18	UNI uses few hazardous chemicals; "Unlike Iowa and Iowa State" Northern Iowan 87:17, p.1	10/30/1990	UNI has small amount of hazardous materials because of lack of research being done on campus.
19	Reception Thursday (October 11) to celebrate 10th anniversary of Reninger lecture/student as critic connection at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:111, p.1	10/10/1990	Tenth anniversary of Reninger Lecture to be celebrated. Kurt Vonnegut, Margaret Atwood, and William Kennedy are former speakers.
20	A different point of view; accessibility of campus questioned Northern Iowan 87:11, p.9	10/09/1990	Although UNI has made progress in campus accessibility, many handicapped students still find the facilities and sidewalks inaccessible.
21	UNI keeps pace with needs of the handicapped Northern Iowan 87:7, p.4	09/25/1990	UNI buildings and grounds have been handicapped accessible for the past nine years.
22	Wright Hall to receive a new look Northern Iowan 87:6, p.8	09/21/1990	Building was closed last month as renovations began. Work is expected to be completed in December 1991; photo.
23	Students' patience needed Northern Iowan 87:1, p.1	08/31/1990	Map has been created to assist students and faculty navigate through the construction projects on campus; photo and map.
24	Class of 1930 to attend reunion at University of Northern Iowa July 2. Public Relations News Release 1990:720, p.1	06/28/1990	Schedule of events given. The returning alumni include two married couples in which both spouses graduated in 1930, according to Noreen Hermansen, director of alumni relations.
25	Silence will soon be broken Northern Iowan 86:60, p.1	06/22/1990	Business Building should be available by July; quick look at facility; photo.
26	'Golden Class' celebrates with special reunion events on campus. Public Relations News Release 1989:663, p.1	05/18/1990	The class of 1940 celebrated its "Golden Reunion," with 81 class members and a number of their spouses returning from all parts of the country. Highlights of the weekend cited.
27	Fire makes art history; sparks ignite sawdust Northern Iowan 86:58, p.1	05/04/1990	Fire starts in sculpture lab; some student work destroyed, but soot damage is most significant result; no one injured; building opened for use later in the day; photo.
28	Latham hall renovation to be dedicated Sunday (April 22) at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:577, p.1	04/18/1990	The renovated building now houses the Departments of Earth Science and Home Economics. The dedication will feature a welcome and introductions by President Curris and remarks by Roy Saigo and Donald Whitnah. Two students will speak as well.
29	Following smoking laws important to students, faculty Northern Iowan 86:47, p.1	03/27/1990	A smoker and a non-smoker offer their opinions.
30	Chemical sessions to be held Northern Iowan 86:38, p.5	02/16/1990	Sessions aimed at informing staff about safe use, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
31	Years of progress at UNI; evolution of campus Northern Iowan 86:33, p.9	01/30/1990	Leland Thomson talks about the changes on campus, with special reference to recent construction and renovation.
32	Latham Hall receives a brand new look Northern Iowan 86:25, p.1	12/01/1989	Departments of Home Economics and Earth Science will move into renovated building; photo.
33	Art building awarded for design excellence Northern Iowan 86:21, p.15	11/14/1989	Kamerick Art Building receives award from state group; Leland Thomson talks about the design of the building.
34	Kamerick art building at University of Northern Iowa wins prestigious design award. Public Relations News Release 1989:218, p.1	11/06/1989	The two story building, completed in 1985, was one of six projects from a field of 90 entries in Iowa to receive a 1989 Honor Award from the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
35	University of Northern Iowa takes steps to eliminate pollution concerns. Public Relations News Release 1989:61, p.1	09/13/1989	Actions already underway on campus, designed to reduce the possibility of contaminating runoff entering Dry Run Creek from a storm sewer near the University's power plant coal pile.
36	Campus changes result in growth and progress Northern Iowa Today 73:1, p.33	07/01/1989	Campus construction includes new Business Building, Maucker Union Expansion, and Latham Hall renovation; photo.
37	Years of memories recalled at University of Northern Iowa alumni reunion. Public Relations News Release 1988:542, p.1	06/23/1989	List of individuals who attended the 60-year class reunion.
38	'Golden class' celebrates with special reunion events on campus. Public Relations News Release 1988:486, p.1	05/19/1989	List of the members of the class of 1939, who attended the reunion. Mentioned in the article is events that took place over the weekend.
39	"Topping Out" on University of Northern Iowa Classroom/Office Building. Public Relations News Release 1988:330, p.1	03/01/1989	Progress is continuing on the new Classroom-Office Building, with steel framework nearly completed. The one remaining beam to be set, at the southeast corner of the structure, will be put in place in a brief "ceremony."
40	Performing Arts Center Planning Committee at University of Northern Iowa investigating further three general campus sites. Public Relations News Release 1988:282, p.1	02/02/1989	Three sites selected for a center that would serve the needs of both the University and the community.
41	Classroom furniture aged by vandalism Northern Iowan 85:32, p.8	01/27/1989	UNI spends a lot of money replacing furniture.
42	UNI's maintenance is "ongoing process" Northern Iowan 85:27, p.6	12/02/1988	Leland Thomson talks about maintenance; Campanile work is special project.
43	Additional changes discovered, revealed Northern Iowan 85:10, p.1	09/30/1988	A closer look at changes in the Maucker Union addition.
44	Plans for performing arts center underway Northern Iowa Today 16:3, p.8	09/01/1988	Ten member committee formed to consider functions of a new center.
45	Bids delay addition Northern Iowan 85:1, p.4	08/26/1988	Bids exceeded $1.9 million budget; Regents allow $2 million budget and new bids will be opened September 7; brief look at Maucker Union expansion project.
46	Ground breaking for Northern Iowa's new classroom-office building set for Aug. 31. Public Relations News Release 1988:10, p.1	08/25/1988	Building to serve the School of Business. The building has a proposed budget of 10.2 million dollars and will be 100,000 square feet. Curris will begin the groundbreaking ceremony.
47	University of Northern Iowa to open its new tennis courts by mid-August Public Relations News Release 1988:508, p.1	07/26/1988	Eight new tennis courts west of the Towers will be lighted. Perfect for collegiate and recreational use.
48	Curris names arts center committee Northern Iowan 84:66, p.3	07/22/1988	Planning committee will describe functions of a center.
49	Regents approve UNI budget Northern Iowan 84:66, p.1	07/22/1988	Approve $2 million budget for Union expansion; Muriel Stone will head Placement; Peter Goulet will be acting head of Information Management; Claire Rowe will be acting head of Accounting.
50	Pond, courts removed for building Northern Iowan 84:65, p.2	07/15/1988	Business Building construction underway.
51	Planning committee for performing arts center to serve needs of community, university appointed by northern iowa's curris Public Relations News Release 1988:496, p.1	07/14/1988	Constantine W. Curris says that the establishment of a performing arts center can be achieved by cooperative effort between the University and Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
52	Trees to enhance UNI entrance Northern Iowan 84:62, p.1	06/24/1988	Plant trees along Hudson Road and University Avenue.
53	Construction update; budget delays addition Northern Iowan 84:61, p.1	06/17/1988	Working on redesigning Union addition.
54	UNI dorms, buildings prepared for possibility of campus tornado Northern Iowan 84:51, p.5	04/08/1988	Quick survey of building emergency plans.
55	Fire safety repairs will cost $786,000 Northern Iowan 84:48, p.1	03/29/1988	Report presented to Regents; most violations in academic buildings.
56	Plans for golf course demolition, Highway 58 relocation continue Northern Iowan 84:44, p.17	03/08/1988	UNI's golf course will be demolished to make room for Highway 58.
57	Razing decision not hasty Northern Iowan 84:44, p.2	03/08/1988	Leland Thomson says that shutting down the old boiler was necessary.
58	Regents reject bids for Union addition Northern Iowan 84:40, p.1	02/23/1988	Lowest bid came in at $2.17 million for project that had been budgeted at $1.42 million; also establish position of director of information management to oversee Academic Computing Services and Administrative Data Processing.
59	UNI examines, updates hazardous waste policy Northern Iowan 84:33, p.5	01/29/1988	Aiming at a safe workplace.
60	Redeker to house student bookstore Northern Iowan 84:30, p.1	01/19/1988	Carl Blake is pleased about being assigned space for the store.
61	Construction reflects growing campus Nonpareil 72:1, p.18	01/01/1988	Survey of current or impending construction includes new Business Building, expansion of Union, and renovation of Latham Hall.
62	'Seasonal' décor questioned Northern Iowan 84:28, p.1	12/08/1987	Jane Schwartz and Barbara Jones voice concern about Christmas decorations being called holiday decorations; also question use of money for those purposes; administrators defend display.
63	Fire drills worry disabled students Northern Iowan 84:25, p.1	11/20/1987	Officials talk about proper procedures.
64	Redeker completion date reset Northern Iowan 84:17, p.5	10/23/1987	Redeker Center plaza should be done in early November; photo.
65	Aud fire alarms repaired after Cedar Falls fire chief's inquiry Northern Iowan 84:15, p.1	10/16/1987	Unclear how long the system has been down.
66	Union addition on schedule; tunnels to be completed soon Northern Iowan 84:11, p.1	10/02/1987	Scheduled to be completed in fall 1988; new utility tunnels to be built; description of facilities.
67	UNI to fight asbestos citation, $2880 fine Northern Iowan 84:10, p.1	09/29/1987	Citation involves work in Gilchrist Hall project.
68	Administration stalling bookstore Northern Iowan 84:3, p.2	09/01/1987	Believes he is getting the runaround on establishing a campus bookstore.
69	Bookstore proposal in conference; could become law shortly Northern Iowan 83:59, p.1	05/08/1987	Bill has both houses of the General Assembly; administrators consider options.
70	Campus to see changes in Gilchrist road, Latham field Northern Iowan 83:50, p.1	04/07/1987	Will remove and landscape remnants of old 27th Street north of Gilchrist Hall; will remove Latham Field and put in parking lot.
71	Gilchrist offices undergo changes Northern Iowan 83:48, p.4	03/31/1987	Financial Aid moved closer to Admissions Office; attempt to put related offices close together.
72	Branstad vetoes bonding bill; administrators disappointed Northern Iowan 83:46, p.1	03/24/1987	Would have funded fire safety work, renovation of Latham Hall, and a new boiler.
73	Alternative bookstore proposed; local bookstore owner unhappy Northern Iowan 83:41, p.5	02/27/1987	Bob Beach believes that a well-run bookstore will have difficulty offering discounted books; Carl Blake outlines his plans; would like space in Union, though administrators may already have plans for tht space.
74	Changing lights in McCollum latest in energy conservation Northern Iowan 83:33, p.4	01/30/1987	Lighting in some fixtures will be reduced.
75	Recreation building a possibility for UNI Northern Iowan 83:31, p.1	01/23/1987	Looking for place to build new tennis courts; old courts will be destroyed to make way for the Business Building; considering new recreation building.
76	Underground passageways a possibility Northern Iowan 83:30, p.6	01/20/1987	Officials talk about tunnel system that houses utilities; now off-limits to students.
77	New art building on UNI campus named for emeritus president John J. Kamerick Public Relations News Release 1986:141, p.1	12/19/1986	The Board of Regents approves the naming of the art building after former President John Kamerick. President Curris and Professor Lee Thomson recount the accomplishments of Kamerick, who was responsible for securing funds for the Communication Art Center.
78	Building to replace pond, tennis courts Northern Iowan 83:29, p.1	12/12/1986	Site for new Business Building picked.
79	Site selected for new classroom/office building on the UNI campus Public Relations News Release 1987:132, p.1	12/10/1986	Dr. Leland Thomson announces the construction of a 10.2 million dollar classroom and office building north of the power plant. The building consolidates all departments of the School of Business, Academic Computing Services, and economics department.
80	Newly-renovated UNI auditorium makes its formal debut Public Relations News Release 1987:82, p.1	10/29/1986	Covers the renovation of the university's auditorium. Seating, carpeting, and lighting were improved, as well as the brick roadways running alongside the building. A dedication performance by Karen Holvik was held upon completion of the renovation.
81	Curris kitchen remodeled; appliances not working Northern Iowan 83:18, p.6	10/28/1986	Kitchen was remodeled in $183,000 renovation of President's House in 1983; some appliances and systems do not work properly.
82	Vague language criticized Northern Iowan 83:13, p.2	10/10/1986	Criticizes a lighting project on campus as well as the language used by University administrators to describe it.
83	Seasonal lights installed Northern Iowan 83:12, p.1	10/07/1986	Ground lighting to be installed along walks west of the Campanile.
84	Walkway to connect UNI, College Square Northern Iowan 83:10, p.1	09/30/1986	City and shopping center will cooperate to put in sidewalks.
85	Site sought for business building Northern Iowan 83:9, p.1	09/26/1986	Most likely sites are area near Power Plant and parking lot between Gilchrist and Rider Halls.
86	Ceramics Lab opens for fall classes Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.7	09/01/1986	Safety report finds no contaminants.
87	Campus undergoes change Northern Iowan 83:1, p.7	08/26/1986	Parking regulations will be strictly enforced.
88	Ceramics lab opens but suit still pending Northern Iowan 83:1, p.1	08/26/1986	Ceramics Laboratory passes inspection and opens; professor maintains that her health was damaged by working in the laboratory.
89	Construction nearly complete Northern Iowan 83:1, p.8	08/26/1986	New sidewalks and roads are under construction; photo.
90	Leonard Davis land to be added to UNI Prairie Preserves at dedication ceremony Friday (Aug. 1) Public Relations News Release 1986:490, p.1	07/24/1986	The family of Leonard Davis donates a half-acre piece of land to the Biological Preserves system. Four faculty members participated in the dedication ceremony, which unveiled a plaque in memory of the late university counselor.
91	60 years bring changes, but friendships and feelings for 'Alma Mater' still strong Public Relations News Release 1986:472, p.1	07/08/1986	The experiences and achievements of ten graduates of the Iowa State Teachers College are recounted after their sixty year reunion. The reunion was held at the University of Northern Iowa, coordinated by the Northern Iowa Alumni Association.
92	Alumni note changes 60 years later Northern Iowan 82:58, p.7	06/20/1986	Members of the Class of 1926 look back; photo.
93	NINTSA challenges reconstruction Northern Iowan 82:58, p.1	06/20/1986	Agrees that Berg's corner needs work, but does not want the class gift gateway destroyed.
94	$10.2 million approved for business building Northern Iowan 82:57, p.1	06/13/1986	Construction could begin this winter and be completed by spring 1989; Leland Thomson talks about the potential for the new facility.
95	Walkway plans revived Northern Iowan 82:57, p.1	06/13/1986	Planning for sidewalk from campus to College Square Mall began in 1978, but opposition arose; plans underway again; photo.
96	Ceramics lab investigation continues Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.3	06/01/1986	Six students will undergo further medical tests; Professor Cassino files lawsuit for an injunction to close Art Building.
97	Coaches say new track is needed Northern Iowan 82:56, p.22	05/06/1986	Coaches believe UNI needs an all-weather surface; photo.
98	Council to try for railroad land Northern Iowan 82:56, p.11	05/06/1986	Cedar Falls trying to get land adjacent to UNI Golf Course for trail system; land belonged to railroad and is supposed to revert to UNI; UNI claims that it does not yet have deed to the land.
99	Instructor sues UNI Northern Iowan 82:55, p.1	05/02/1986	Barbara Cassino petitions for injunction against the use of the new Art Building until environmental conditions are investigated.
100	Investigations to date of UNI ceramics lab have indentified no specific health hazards Public Relations News Release 1986:396, p.1	04/29/1986	Thomson said the matter had been referred to litigation so further comments needed to be obtained through lawyers.