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The Alumnus, V61n4, December 1976, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

The Alumnus

Inside This Issue:

-- Completed library gives university comfortable reader services
-- Davis donates Dome entrance funds
-- Excellebrate 100 - Homecoming '76
-- Evergreen Transformations
-- Leaders from teaching tradition affect national education scene
-- News Notes
-- Alumni Association Trips

The Li’L Paws, V1n2, December 1976, Malcolm Price Laboratory School

The Li'l Paws Newsletter

In this issue:

-- Elementary Christmas Program
-- New Families
-- Unit V
-- Unit IV
-- Units IV and V
-- "Notes From the Nurse's Desk"
-- Elementary Art
-- Unit III
-- Unit I
-- Unit II
-- Yes, I Work
-- News From the Elementary Office
-- Library
-- Unit VI
-- Calendar of Events
-- Safety Patrol

Classroom Analysis Of Various Plastics, Paul D. Harrington

Graduate Research Papers

In the junior high plastics course this writer. teaches, the students display more interest in the manipulative activities of the laboratory than in the sit-down classroom activities. The results of this tend to be a once-over-lightly treatment of the technical aspects of plastics and more hands on craft type activities in the laboratory. To bring more balance to the program, an activity needs to be devised which will have more industrial relevance. Such an activity should allow the students a certain amount of freedom and still provide them with technical information and acquaint them with the properties of various plastics. …

Individualized Instructional Units For Estimating In The Construction Field, Robert P. Rosendahl

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to investigate the development, production, and use of individualized instructional units for construction estimating for the purpose of incorporating a section on estimating into the construction technology course of the industrial arts program. These units should be equally valuable in seminars, workshops, and courses set up for construction personnel, engineers, retail lumber dealers, and university or technical students.

The Li’L Paws, V1n1, October 1976, Malcolm Price Laboratory School

The Li'l Paws Newsletter

In this issue:

-- New Faces and Assignments
-- Unit IV
-- Unit I
-- Halloween Parties
-- The "Counselor's Corner"
-- Unit V
-- Unit II
-- Safety Patrol
-- Preschool Speech/Language Services
-- Tennis Shoes for Physical Education
-- Unit VI
-- Unit III
-- PTA Parent Fun Night - Nov. 18
-- We Need Your Help!
-- Bicentennial Yearbook Sale
-- Calendar of Events

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 1976, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Iowa Broadcasters Herald Uni's 'First Man Of Radio', Alumnus, September 1976

Noteworthy People of UNI Documents

Herbert V. Hake attended graduate school at the University of Iowa, where he earned his master's degree in scenic design in 1933. In the summer of 1936, he began his career at the Iowa State Teachers College (ISTC) with the Theater Department. From 1938 to 1942 he served as technical director, scenic designer, and instructor of speech courses. He was a pioneer in radio and television.

The Alumnus, V61n3, September 1976, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

The Alumnus

Inside This Issue:

-- Iowa broadcasters herald UNI's 'First Man of Radio'
-- Alumni Achievement Awards
-- 1976 reunion draws record crowd
-- 1876 - 1976 UNI Centennial
-- News Notes
-- Alumni Profiles
-- Homecoming Ad

Letter From John Culver, John C. Culver

James Hearst Documents

A letter from John C. Culver congratulating James Hearst on his recognition by the Iowa Arts Council.

A Century Of Learning, James Hearst

James Hearst Documents

A poem by James C. Hearst on the occasion of UNI's 100th commencement published in the Cedar Falls Record newspaper.

Letter From Chuck Grassley, Charles Grassley

James Hearst Documents

A letter from Charles Grassley congratulating James Hearst on his recognition by the Iowa Arts Council in 1976.

Hearst Honored

James Hearst Documents

A news clipping announcing that James Hearst to be honored by the Iowa Arts Council as part of the Bicentennial Artists' Day. Also honored were Dorothy and James Schramm, Elizabeth Werblosky, Sven Lekberg, L.K. Boutin, and Dwight Kirsch.

Summer Commencement [Program], July 30, 1976, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Manufactured Solar Energy Units For Residential Heating, Michael W. Aubrey

Graduate Research Papers

This study is concerned with:

1. researching the principles and technologies of flat-plate solar collector panels, transfer and storage systems that are presently manufactured.

2, compiling an annotated bibliography of local manufacturers and distributors of solar energy units for residential heating.

3. developing a teaching unit on the practical application of these manufactured units to be used in a residential heating systems unit in a high school building construction class.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 1976, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

The Use Of Decorative Plastic Parts In Wood Furniture Construction, Bradley Anderson

Graduate Research Papers

The recent but prominent use of imitation wood plastic components in wooden furniture construction intrigued this writer and encouraged him to investigate the subject. The purpose of this study is to investigate industry and literature to see what materials and procedures are used in making decorative plastic parts which resemble wood used in the construction of wooden furniture. It is the intent of the writer to create a mold and cast some parts, to determine whether or not the fabric8tion of plastic components would be a suitable activity to 5nstitute in a high school Industrial Arts program, and if so, …

Spring Commencement [Program], May 15, 1976, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

The Alumnus, V61n2, May 1976, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

The Alumnus

Inside This Issue:
-- Meeting, program, banquet highlighted Alumnal Association
-- The ups and downs of getting around the campus
-- Opening night at the UNI-Dome
-- The Saga of South Bear Creek
-- News Notes
-- Alumni Profiles
-- UNI Statement of Records - Privacy Policy

Abstracts Of Papers, Iowa Academy Of Science [88th Meeting], April 10, 1976, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Presentation abstracts from the annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science

The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 9-10, 1976 [Program, 88th Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Program Contents:

General Sessions:
Observations on Science and Policy Making - Dr. Richard Scribner, AAAS --- 5
Experiences as a Congressional Science Fellow - Dr. Pamela Ebert, NRC --- 5
Nuclear Energy - Dr. Dixy Lee Ray --- 7

Symposia and Joint Sessions:
Current Status of Cancer Research --- 9
Cedar River Ecology --- 9
Waste Disposal in Iowa --- 10
Relationship Between The Applications of Mathematics and the Teaching of Mathematics --- 11
What Does Industry Want From the Physical Science Graduate? --- 11

Social Hour and Banquet --- 7
Workshops on Energy and The Environment --- 10
Academy …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 1976, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

The Alumnus, V61n1, February 1976, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

The Alumnus

Inside This Issue:

-- Heart Patients Walk-Run to Recovery
-- Industrial Technology Center
-- UNI-Dome Program Committee Selected
-- Lakeside Laboratory Featured
-- Weathering the Elements at ISTC
-- Football Team of '28 Honored
-- We Hear From Alumni

Community Service And The Learning Resource Centers In Iowa’S Area Community Colleges, Renee Voorhees

Graduate Research Papers

This study was designed to investigate the current status of community service in the Learning Resource Centers of Iowa's fifteen Area Community Colleges by examining the following:

1. Does agreement exist among the directors of the Learning Resource Centers as to the definition and functions signified by the term community service?

The Case Of The Mysterious Lizard, Patrick D. Murphy

Graduate Research Papers

The first step in the instructional development system is to identify the problem. The first aspect of identifying the problem is to compare the status quo and the ideal.

The status quo is that elementary students in the Council Bluffs Community Schools are not able to locate materials to write research papers. They cannot locate information in their personal interest areas. They are inattentive and lack motivation when given research assignments. They do not use the library for research.

The ideal is that they should be able to locate materials to write research papers. They should be able to locate …

Sponsorship Biasing Effects On A School Library Censorship Survey, Andris E. Kaupins

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of the study was to determine what relationship exists between two survey sponsoring organizations and the responses of a randomly selected group of Iowa public high school librarians (n = 200) to a revised version of a library censorship questionnaire developed by Charles H. Busha. One hundred of these librarians received the mailed questionnaires with the stated sponsorship of the Department of Library Science, at the University of Northern Iowa (85% response). The other 100 librarians received the same questionnaire but with the stated sponsorship of the fictitious "Society for Decency in Literature" (55% response). One section of …

Perceptions And Actions Related To Continuing Education: A Comparative Study Of Single-Purpose And Multi-Purpose Library School Graduates, Marilyn M. Norton

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect, if any, of professional preparation, single-purpose or multi-purpose graduate school librarianship programs, upon continuing education. A previously validated questionnaire was used to ascertain: a) the degree of involvement in continuing education activities, b) the degree of importance placed upon continuing education activities, c) the degree of disparity between involvement in and importance placed upon continuing education activities, and d) the form of continuing education pursued or viewed as most desirable. The survey instrument was administered to two randomly drawn samples: 1) University of Iowa, a multi-purpose program (N=50) and 2) …

A Survey Of Factors That Influence Third Grade Children’S Leisure Reading Habits, Irene Anna Nissen

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence elementary children's leisure reading habits.

The two hypotheses tested are:

1. Children with above average intelligence do more leisure reading.

2. Children will read more if more school time is given for leisure or voluntary reading.

Iowa Academy Of Science Leadership Directory, 1976-77, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Table of Contents:

Officers and Directors ... 2
Section Chairpersons ... 3
Standing Committees ... 6
Special Committee ... 14

Bennett Cerf And Random House, Stella M. Dillemuth

Graduate Research Papers

In a speech to the New York Society of Security Analysts in 1960, Bennett Cerf stated, "It is my opinion that the publishing business is at a sort of crossroads right now. The cards are being dealt, and amalgamations and mergers are being effected that will play a decisive factor in the entire publishing business for decades to come. It is my belief that within the next few years, some five or six great publishing companies will dominate the publishing scene, much the way that a handful of companies today dominate steel, automobiles, and other truly big industries. We intend …

Possible Effects Of The Copyright Controversy In Three Public High Schools, Rita Didio

Graduate Research Papers

The study dealt with the copyright controversy which began in 1965, how it came about, what the law consists of, suggested solutions to resolve the problem. and how it may affect the different interest groups, which consitst of publishers, authors, librarians, patrons, and educators. The solutions includ�d a royalty fee of 5¢ per page, a flat rate solution of $4 per transaction, plus 10¢ per page, and a reprint service which averages 30¢ per copy. The researcher applied these solutions to three different high school media centers that she had visited. The district media centers and area educational agencies media …