Wilkinson--Jack Dale [Classes of 1952 and 1958; Education Faculty]

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# Title Date Summary
1 2002 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees
Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.23
Profiles of the new hall members; photo.
2 Three University of Northern Iowa faculty members receive top faculty
Public Relations News Release 2000:130, p.1
Professors Utz, May, and Wilkinson honored.
3 Three UNI faculty members receive top faculty awards
Campus News Network 11:5, p.1
UNI faculty members David May, Richard Utz, and Jack Wilkinson were awarded $2,000 each, honoring them for outstanding teaching, research, and professional service.
4 The University of Northern Iowa Association of Educational Office Professionals announces 1998-99 officers
Public Relations News Release 1998:36, p.1
Association of Educational Office Professionals elected officers for the 1998-99 year. A list of those elected is given. Jack Wilkinson will be guest speaker at October 13 meeting.
5 Grant brings over 100 mathematics teachers from around the globe to University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1997:417, p.1
UNI received $300,000 grant to work with Department of Defense Educational Authority to bring one hundred math teachers from around world to UNI for two workshops.
6 Math teachers from around the world on University of Northern Iowa campus through Wednesday, July 30
Public Relations News Release 1996:474, p.1
Teachers from all over the globe will come together to focus on helping algebra and geometry teachers create better curriculum to help students learn more efficiently.
7 UNI granted certification by NCAA
Campus News Network 6:13, p.1
UNI athletic program received certification; photo.
8 University of Northern Iowa granted certification by NCAA
Public Relations News Release 1995:254, p.1
NCAA Committee on Athletics Certification accepts UNI as a certified institution.
9 Playing by new rules
Public Relations News Release 1995:224, p.1
NCAA changes may result in larger schools having more revenue to share.
10 UNI submits plan for gender equity to NCAA's
Northern Iowan 92:30, p.1
Plan drafted, sent to Ritrievi and Faculty Senate, and then to NCAA.
11 Photo opportunities during UNI's Parents Weekend Saturday, October 22
Public Relations News Release 1994:120, p.1
Schedule of events during Parents Weekend at UNI is announced.
12 UNI educators link up to form Council of Metro Educators
Northern Iowan 91:8, p.1
Computer network for educators in metropolitan area planned.
13 Council of Metro Educators formed.
Public Relations News Release 1994:30, p.1
New organization formed to connect all teachers in the metro area.
14 UNI math grant for helping Department of Defense
Public Relations News Release 1993:647, p.1
Department of Defense awards a grant to UNI.
15 University of Northern Iowa receives $750,000 to help Department of Defense revamp math curriculum
Public Relations News Release 0:547, p.1
UNI receives a grant to aid development of math teaching methods for the Department of Defense.
16 Eastern Iowa schools working with University of Northern Iowa for excellence in mathematics and science teaching
Public Relations News Release 0:512, p.1
UNI and the Iowa Mathematics and Science Coalition have received a grant to establish a demonstration classrooms to model new ways of teaching math and science.
17 Eisenhower grants awarded
Campus News Network 3:10, p.1
Description of projects funded at UNI.
18 University of Northern Iowa proposals approved for grants
Public Relations News Release 1992:285, p.1
Eisenhower grants fund projects by Iowa colleges and universities to improve math and science education.
19 UNI faculty and students share
Campus News Network 3:6, p.1
Activities involving UNI people in local schools during American Education Week.
20 NSF-funded project preparing elementary math and science teachers continuing at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:705, p.1
Workshops for Iowa teachers, serving as host teachers for UNI student teachers, were held at UNI.
21 University of Northern Iowa professor receives funding for math in-service program at the Sac and Fox Settlement School
Public Relations News Release 1991:530, p.1
Jack Wilkinson received a grant from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Fund to work with teachers at the Sac and Fox settlement school.
22 The passing of the age of the Cleavers
Public Relations News Release 1991:434, p.1
Today's family is changing. The Iowa Regents Center for Early Developmental Education provides a focused effort to improve early childhood education, especially for children at risk.
23 Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news
Public Relations News Release 1991:378, p.1
Faculty members who can give further insight in current news topics.
24 NCAA votes in tougher requirements
Northern Iowan 88:29, p.12
NCAA changes academic standards for eligibility.
25 UNI math/science teacher programs receive funds
Campus News Network 2:6, p.1
Breakdown of $173,638 grant.
26 University of Northern Iowa Parents' Association to install new officers and board members Saturday (November 9)
Public Relations News Release 1991:199, p.1
UNIPA announces new officers and board members.
27 Math and science teacher training programs funded at Northern Iowa by Eisenhower Grants
Public Relations News Release 1991:169, p.1
Dwight D. Eisenhower grants totaling $173,638 are awarded to five programs at UNI. These grants will aid Iowa teachers in math and science training.
28 Some of nation's outstanding mathematics teachers participate in NSF grant institute on University of Northern Iowa campus
Public Relations News Release 1990:697, p.1
UNI hosts math teachers from around the country focusing on developing leadership skills.
29 New $615,000 NSF grant to University of Northern Iowa to continue to bring nation's outstanding mathematics teachers to campus
Public Relations News Release 1990:659, p.1
A National Science Foundation grant will allow UNI to continue developing outstanding mathematics teachers. Speakers include; Dr. John Dossey, John Denson, Gary Froelich, and Cathy Cook.
30 NSF-funded project preparing elementary math and science teachers continuing at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:638, p.1
UNI's five year grant from the National Science Foundation allows student teachers to attend workshops in math and science. Participants listed.
31 Wrestling hit hardest by new NCAA rules
Northern Iowan 87:33, p.17
Rule changes force team to change traditions; photo.
32 Regents' honor for faculty excellence
Campus News Network 1:9, p.
List of those honored.
33 Science and math program receives Eisenhower grant
Northern Iowa Today 74:2, p.22
Program receives $65,000.
34 Summer programs receive federal aid
Northern Iowan 87:23, p.4
Federal funding will support Early Elementary Science and Mathematics Institute for At-Risk Students this summer.
35 $65,000 Eisenhower grant awarded to University of Northern Iowa at risk science and math program
Public Relations News Release 1990:170, p.1
UNI summer program in special math and science activities receives award from Eisenhower Education Fund.
36 University of Northern Iowa parents' association to install new officers and board members Saturday (November 3)
Public Relations News Release 1990:156, p.1
Officers of UNI Parents Association to be installed during Parents Weekend.
37 This week: National Higher Education Week, October 14-20
Campus News Network 1:4, p.1
Notes US News and World Report's ranking; Professor Wilkinson nominated as CASE professor of the year; alumna celebrates 100th birthday.
38 Regents support University of Northern Iowa operating budget requests
Public Relations News Release 1990:63, p.1
Additional tenure-track and senior faculty members will become a reality thanks to Regents budget approval.
39 Northern Iowa receives federal grant to sponsor science and math program for 'at risk' students.
Public Relations News Release 1989:382, p.1
Aimed at students will the potential of failing in school the institute will emphasize hands-on science and mathematics activities during a three week summer program.
40 New officers and board members for UNIPA installed during parents' weekend.
Public Relations News Release 1989:122, p.1
Cynthia and Robert Tillman were installed presidents. Treasurers are Ronda and Eldon Bird. New board members Colene and Kenneth Armbrecht, Barb and Galen Behrends, Lelia and Thomas Scott, and Virginia and Roger Swenson.
41 Outreach programs help math, science teachers inspire students
Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.2
Survey of series of programs led by UNI to enhance math and science education; photo.
42 'Teacher teaching teachers' brings some of nation's top mathematics teachers to University of Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1988:562, p.1
List of teachers in attendance. Four of the nation's outstanding secondary mathematics teachers are on the UNI campus for two weeks teaching other teachers, as a part of a half-million dollar project funded by the National Science Foundation.
43 Teachers from across U. S. end UNI seminar
Northern Iowan 85:62, p.1
Math honor seminar held here.
44 26 of nation's top teachers in mathematics compete honors seminar on University of Northern Iowa campus.
Public Relations News Release 1988:546, p.1
List of those participating in the honors seminar. Seminars purpose is to provide for professional growth of those attending, to encourage development of networks and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among the attendees.
45 Math problems - do you still add on your fingers and rely on the calculator?
Public Relations News Release 1988:442, p.1
This week is National Mathematics Awareness Week, Jack Wilkinson, project director for a national math teachers institute, says it's not all that big a problem if we rely on calculators and computers to solve our daily math dilemmas.
46 Two-thirds of the U.S. population is math illiterate.
Public Relations News Release 1988:303, p.1
U.S. teens recently rated last in an international math survey. Jack Wilkinson, says poor math skills are a threat to the nation's productivity. In the past the focus has been on math skills, and not on advanced problem solving.
47 New officers and board members for UNIPA installed during Parents' Weekend.
Public Relations News Release 1988:136, p.1
Presidents; Jean and Russ Rolinger, vice presidents; Cynthia and Robert Tillman and treasurers Judy and Pat Reed. Executive secretary is Noreen Hermansen. Board member installed were Charles and Sandy Houchins.
48 New education minor created
Northern Iowan 85:15, p.12
Minor includes teaching of math and science at elementary level.
49 Near million dollar grant to University of Northern Iowa will strengthen prepartion of elementary math and science teachers.
Public Relations News Release 1988:82, p.1
The grant from the National Science Foundation, will total $943,147 over a five year time period. Titled "Preparation of Elementary School Mathematics and Science Teachers," the project is under direction of Robert Ward and Jack Wilkinson.
50 30 of nation's top teachers in mathematics complete honors seminar on University of Northern Iowa campus.
Public Relations News Release 1988:487, p.1
List of participants in the honors seminar, whose purpose was to provide for professional growth of those attending, to encourage development of networks and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among the attendees.
51 University of Northern Iowa receives $511,000 to establish national center in mathematics teaching.
Public Relations News Release 1988:484, p.1
A half million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation brought 30 of the country's top minds in the field of mathematics teaching to the University of Northern Iowa, for the start of a three year project called "Teachers Teaching Teachers."
52 Math teacher seminar funded
Northern Iowan 84:63, p.1
Three year grant will extend professional development for teachers.
53 New officers and board members for UNIPA to be installed during Parents' Weekend Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:103, p.1
The Parents' Association elects new board members, and distributes scholarships to Mark Hoffman, Theresa Koster, Roger Barloon, and Kimberly Lex. Lydia and Harbon Merrett are given the Parents of the Year Award.
54 Improving schools topic of lecture
Northern Iowan 84:8, p.6
Several faculty will contribute to the conference.
55 Solving the math problem
Nonpareil 71:4, p.14
UNI faculty past and present have been involved in shaping mathematics curriculum nationally.
56 UNI Parents' Association Board names new members, elects officers
Public Relations News Release 1987:0, p.1
Officers and faculty advisors are listed; UNIPA membership is open to all parents of currently enrolled students.
57 Alumni to receive awards
Northern Iowan 83:3, p.1
Biographical sketches of those who will be honored.
58 Banquet to honor achievement and service award winners
Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.6
Brief biographical sketches of winners.
59 UNI wrestling poster creates controversy
Northern Iowan 82:53, p.1
Some object to the portrayal of the wrestling team in military uniforms; others dislike the inclusion of a women in the poster; photo.
60 Regents approve acting dean for UNI college; other business
Public Relations News Release 1985:155, p.1
Stockdale named acting dean of CSBS, replaces Morin; Dennis acting head of Dept of Industrial Tech while Bro serves as Fulbright Scholar; approved phased retirements of Hosier and Zahari; approved projects with the DOT; approved three grants to UNI.
61 Evening Courses Offered at Northern Iowa for Area Math Teachers
Public Relations News Release 1985:10, p.1
Area math teachers can take classes at UNI; they range from elementary school to advanced upper level mathematics and computer science.
62 Candidates named for athletic director vacancy
UNI Century 12:1, p.5
Five candidates named from field of forty-nine.
63 Search panel complete
Northern Iowan 80:6, p.7
Jack Wilkinson and Pat Geadelmann added to athletic director committee.
64 Math teaching on decline
Northern Iowan 79:25, p.6
Dave Duncan and Jack Wilkinson talk about the precipitous decline in numbers in those preparing to teach mathematics.
65 Department assumes new title
Old Gold 0:0, p.38
The title of Department of Mathematics was replaced by Department of Mathematics and Computer Science; photo.
66 Classroom workshops for summer
Northern Iowan 78:46, p.6
Will offer computer workshops.
67 Cutline to accompany UNIPA scholarship recipients story
Public Relations News Release 1981:145, p.1
Parents Association scholarships presented during Parents' Weekend.
68 UNI faculty attend national math meeting
Public Relations News Release 1980:568, p.1
Eight UNI faculty members presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in St. Louis.
69 UNI professor Wilkinson cites math teacher shortage
Public Relations News Release 1980:499, p.1
Professor Jack Wilkinson discusses the shortage of math teachers worldwide.
70 Computers in classroom
Northern Iowan 77:7, p.6
Conference will be held at UNI.
71 Math conference to be held September 26 at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1980:57, p.1
The annual Mathematics Conference will go over such areas as; computers in the classroom, the use of calculators, and strategies of teaching basic math.
72 Mathematics
Old Gold 0:0, p.43
Mathematics is a basic science; there are careers available in many diverse areas of Mathematics including teaching, industry, management, government service, and research; photo.
73 Lab school project meets need for math skills
Northern Iowan 73:33, p.11
Description of the Iowa Problem-Solving Project.
74 UNI receives grant to devise math program
UNI Century 3:1, p.4
Receives $49,000 to develop supplemental math programs for elementary schools.
75 Math program for elementary majors
Northern Iowan 70:48, p.8
Twenty-seven students have been taking part in Mathematics Materials Program; program description.
76 New math course for grads opens
Northern Iowan 70:1, p.8
Arithmetic teaching course to be taught by Professor Wilkinson.
77 UNI to pilot new math program
Northern Iowan 69:48, p.12
Special program offered to math education students.
78 UNI Faculty Members to Participate in ISEA Convention
Public Relations News Release 1972:86, p.1
12 UNI faculty members and a UNI grad student will participate in the 117th annual Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) convention Oct. 21-22 in Des Moines.
79 UNI math prof to participate in national convention
Northern Iowan 67:44, p.4
Professor Jack Wilkinson will attend NCTM.
80 Regents Approve Promotions of 32 Faculty Members at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1971:529, p.1
List of faculty members with approved promotions.
81 UNI Math Prof to Participate in National Convention
Public Relations News Release 1971:522, p.1
Dr. Wilkinson will participate in a meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathemiatics (NCTM) being held in California April 14-17.
82 Computer Workshop for Social Scientists at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1971:367, p.1
Roy Chung will conduct a workshop on computer programming for social scientists on Feb. 12-13 at UNI.
83 Math meeting Jan. 22
Northern Iowan 67:26, p.6
Mathematics teachers will attend leadership conference.
84 Iowa Math Educators to Hold Leadership Conference
Public Relations News Release 1970:291, p.1
75 Iowa math educators are expected to attend a math leadership conference Jan. 22 at Iowa State University.
85 Two UNI Profs to Speak at Math Teachers Meeting at Winnipeg
Public Relations News Release 1970:87, p.1
Dr. Jack Wilkinson and Donald Wiederanders will be guest speakers at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
86 250 expected at Math Conference today
Northern Iowan 67:5, p.10
87 UNI to Host Secondary Mathematic Conference
Public Relations News Release 1970:48, p.1
250 Iowa high school and junior high school math teachers are expected to attendin gthe UNI Secondary Mathematics Conference at Columbus High School in Waterloo.
88 UNI Prof Receives Ph. D. Degree
Public Relations News Release 1969:748, p.1
Jack Dale Wilkinson received his doctrine in philosophy at Iowa State University.
89 Grant supports summer institute in mathematics
College Eye 63:28, p.1
$61,180 grant will support program for seventh and eighth grade teachers.
90 3 instructors publish articles
College Eye 60:65, p.2
Professors Wilkinson, Hervey, and Nelson publish articles.
91 Math, science talk Tuesday in Sabin 102
College Eye 60:61, p.1
Eric Tagg will speak.
92 Applications for math program will be received
College Eye 60:30, p.7
Seeking applications for NSF summer math institute.
93 4 professors to discuss institutes on KWWL-TV
College Eye 60:29, p.6
Professors Whitnah, Frank, Wilkinson, and Cowley will appear.
94 Story of relaxation, contentment, fun: SCI pipe-smoking faculty, scholars
College Eye 59:35, p.4
Faculty and students talk about smoking pipes; photo.
95 Dozen profs bicycle to, from class while pupils chuckle, children stare
College Eye 59:11, p.7
Professors tell about riding bikes to campus; photo.
96 A changing mathematics at SCI
Alumnus 48:4, p.2
Description of math department personnel, curriculum, and innovations; photo.
97 Thirty-three new faculty and staff members at SCI
College Eye 56:1, p.1
Roster of new faculty and staff and their assignments.
98 Carol Joyce Johnson
Alumnus 37:3, p.21
Married Jack D. Wilkinson on June 7, 1953.
99 Special to: Ottumwa Daily Courier
Public Relations News Release 1951:75, p.1
Jack Wilkinson, Ottumwa, has been elected vice president of Kappa Mu Epsilon, national honorary mathematics fraternity at the college.
100 Diamondmen win nine
Old Gold 0:0, p.144
Brief description of the activity; photo.