University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Beware of Still Waters, a production from the University of Nebraska. Lincoln, was one of four award winning productions seen during the Theatre UNI hosting of the American College Theatre Festival. Front Row: George Glenn, Forrest Conklin. Janet Rubin. Carol Colburn. Phyllis Carlin. M.B. Smith. Harry Mossman. Dennis Bole Row 2: Jon Hall-Department Head. Tom Carlisle. Jim Skaine. Rick Rengtson, Rill Hoag, Clinton Nelson, Charlie Schol . Bill Henderson The more descriptive title Department of Communication and Theater Arts now replaces that of Department of Speech. Presently discussion is underway in con- sidering their division into separate de- partments. There is good support for the proposal. There exists a wide variety of careers in the disciplines. Theater, public address, public relations, law and politics, teaching, and radio and television broadcasting name only a few. Two majors arc available in leading to a Bachelor’s of Arts degree, along with sev- eral minors. Emphasis is placed on theater, public relations, or radio and television. New Title For Department Academics 27

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Right: From Row: Jo Siddens. John Page. Joseph Ruffo-Department Head Row 2: Maynard Gunter. Allan Shickman. Steven Bigler Middle: Students tour the UNI Gallery of Art. Bottom: Fifth and sixth graders visit the UNI Gallery of Art to dramatize the exhibits. 26 Celebration In Store For 1983 In the Department of Art priority is set in preparation for next year’s cele- bration. The 1982-1983 academic year will mark the department’s 75th anni- versary. Numerous special activities arc planned. The UNI Gallery of Art hosts a vari- ety of art exhibits from all over the nation. The Docents, a volunteer group, regularly offers tours of the gallery. UNI’s art department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, which is the accredi- tation agency for colleges and universi- ties in the nation. Academics

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■ Tammy Bern receives an audiology test to measure middle car response from Kathy Jcpscn. Undergraduate Training Strengthened Work continues in the Communica- tive Disorders Department on a new curriculum package. Strenthening of the training program may enable un- dergraduates to receive a pre-profes- sional degree. Even so, a masters degree is needed to work as an audiologist or speech pathologist. This qualifies graduates for work in hospitals, public schools, clinics, and special education agencies. Front Ro»: Cliff Highnam. Bruce Plakkc. Janet Irwin. Roy F.blen Row 2: Hugh Bcykirch. Judith Harrington. Ralph Schwartz, John Bcrnthal-Dcpartmcnt Head Tammy Gansen speaks with sign language in Manual Communications Class. - 28 Academics