Northern Iowa Today — September 1, 2000
| Page | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University to build new sports arena, McLeodUSA Center | $4 million gift from Clark and Mary McLeod is lead gift for $15 million arena; also lead gift for $75 million "Students First" capital campaign; sketches. |
| 2 | UNI invites public comment | Seeking comments for NCA report. |
| 2 | Electronic transcripts now available | Phil Patton talks about the system that allows electronic transfer for high school transcripts. |
| 2 | UNI enrollment up for third straight year | 13,774 enrolled in fall 2000 semester. |
| 2 | Longtime UNI supporters named Homecoming marshals | Donna and Eldred Harman will be honored; photo. |
| 2 | Convocation returns to campus | Ben Carson spoke at fall convocation in Dome; photo. |
| 2 | UNI ranks near top--again | For fourth consecutive year, UNI ranked second in US News and World Report's Midwest Region's top public universities. |
| 3 | Generosity and desire to help others are common themes among donors | A look at named scholarships recently established. |
| 3 | UNI Jazz Band's golden anniversary bash | Schedule of events; photo. |
| 4 | EII program puts it all together for Iowa teachers | Leaders and participants talk about the program; photo. |
| 4 | UNI offering Master of Accounting degree | Will allow students to take an integrated 5-year program in accounting. |
| 4 | Alumni participate in tours to Norway and Ireland | Group photo of tour participants; photo. |
| 5 | UNI memorializes alumnus and Viet Nam War hero | Quick look at the memorial dedication; photo. |
| 5 | University names integrated marketing head | Short profile of Cheryl Gaston; photo. |
| 5 | Professor studies farm issue | Professor Jackson talks about her research on the effects of concentrating hog production. |
| 5 | The University of Northern Iowa's popular interactive booth was the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 10-20 | A quick look at the booth; photo. |
| 8 | UNI Homecoming 2000 | Short photo essay; photo. |