Allen--Benjamin J. [President of UNI]
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| 301 | UNI and Northeast Iowa Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:13, p.1 |
President Ben Allen and Northeast Iowa Community College President Penelope Wills signed the Admissions Partnership Program agreement, which will go into effect this fall. | |
| 302 | UNI classes begin Monday, Aug. 25; 'Panther Fest' offers variety of activities Public Relations News Release 2008:15, p.1 |
The welcome week festival will kick off Thursday in the McLeod Center south lawn with a Panther Picnic. There will be free food for the first 1,000 students, outdoor games and music. | |
| 303 | New Presidential Scholars to begin studies at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:776, p.1 |
Twenty students will take part in scholars-only seminars, be eligible for special travel/study opportunities and receive extensive individual advising. All will be required to complete a senior thesis or project. List of students. | |
| 304 | Director named for Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative Initiative Public Relations News Release 2007:711, p.1 |
Jeff Weld, Associate professor in the University of Northern Iowa Department of Biology, has been named director of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, Mathematics & Science Education Collaborative Initiative. | |
| 305 | Director named for Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative Initiative Public Relations News Release 2007:711, p.1 |
Weld, associate professor in the University of Northern Iowa Department of Biology, has been named director of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, Mathematics & Science Education Collaborative Initiative which has three basic goals. | |
| 306 | New UNI director of athletics to be formally introduced at 11 a.m. on June 3 Public Relations News Release 2007:706, p.1 |
New University of Northern Iowa Director of Athletics Troy Dannen will be formally introduced to the UNI community, alumni, media, and the Cedar Valley on Tuesday, in the McLeod Center Alumni Suite. | |
| 307 | New UNI director of athletics to be formally introduced at 11 a.m. on June 3 Public Relations News Release 2007:706, p.1 |
New University of Northern Iowa Director of Athletics Troy Dannen will be formally introduced to the UNI community, alumni, media, and the cedar Valley in the McLeod Center Alumni Suite. | |
| 308 | Troy Dannen named UNI director of Athletics Public Relations News Release 2007:698, p.1 |
Troy Dannen has been named director of athletics at UNI beginning in July. He is currently executive director of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Biographical profile included. | |
| 309 | A presidential greeting Northern Iowan 104:54, p.sup 5 |
President Allen shares ways students can get involved at UNI and states the commitment of "Students First"; photo. | |
| 310 | A welcome from your student newspaper Northern Iowan 104:54, p.sup 30 |
Northern Iowan staff summarizes a year of change; photo. | |
| 311 | Sturgis Falls Celebration turns 33 Northern Iowan 104:54, p.1 |
Sturgis Falls Celebration has its roots in the Bicentennial; photo. | |
| 312 | University of Northern Iowa to award honorary degrees to Greenawald, Aossey May 10 Public Relations News Release 2007:664, p.1 |
An honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, will be awarded to two distinguished alumnae during its commencement exercises in the UNI-Dome. Briographical profiles are included in this article. | |
| 313 | University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 10 Public Relations News Release 2007:660, p.1 |
Uni will host its annual spring commencement services in two ceremonies in the UNI-Dome. More than 1,500 students who have completed their degrees during the spring semester are eligible to participate. | |
| 314 | UNI Lux Service Award recipients named Public Relations News Release 2008:500, p.1 |
The Lux Service Award, a tradition at UNI since its inception in 1984, is presented annually to three undergraduate students who best represent the ideal of service to the university community. Brief profile of recipients. | |
| 315 | UNI will dedicate Human Performance Center Sunday, May 4 Public Relations News Release 2007:645, p.1 |
UNI's new Human Performance Center will be dedicated in a ceremony on Sunday, May 4. | |
| 316 | Iowa Legislature approves $4 million for the Regents Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative Initiative Public Relations News Release 2007:635, p.1 |
The Iowa Legislature has approved $4 million for the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative Initiative. | |
| 317 | Open house showcases UNI Botanical Center addition Public Relations News Release 2007:626, p.1 |
The Botanical Center is celebrating the official opening of its new addition and its 70th birthday with an open house. | |
| 318 | UNI to launch national search for new executive vice president and provost Public Relations News Release 2007:623, p.1 |
A committee has been appointed to conduct a national search for a new executive vice president and provost at UNI. | |
| 319 | Cawelti honored for 40 years of service Northern Iowan 104:49, p.9 |
Retirement reception held for Professor Scott Cawelti; photo. | |
| 320 | UNI faculty to be recognized for community engagement Public Relations News Release 2007:573, p.1 |
Biographical profiles of Christine Bauman, Susan Roberts-Dobie, Laura Jackson, Jim O'Loughlin, and Ramanathan Sugumaran. | |
| 321 | UNI to begin search for executive vice president and provost Public Relations News Release 2007:545, p.1 |
The current search for an executive vice president and provost has been closed and a new search committee and search process will begin soon. | |
| 322 | Chuck and Barbara Grassley to establish endowed professorship at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:515, p.1 |
UNI has received an endowment for a professorship from Chuck and Barbara Grassley. | |
| 323 | North Iowa Area Community College and UNI announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2007:482, p.1 |
Description of benefits of the Admissions Partnership Program. | |
| 324 | Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 104:39, p.9 |
Campus scenes; photo. | |
| 325 | UNI's Leaders on Leadership Series continues educational leadership, February 28 Public Relations News Release 2007:453, p.1 |
Benjamin Allen and Linda Allen will be speaking February 28. | |
| 326 | Farley named interim AD Northern Iowan 104:32, p.15 |
Mark Farley named interim athletic director; replaces Rick Hartzell; receives contract extension and salary increase as football coach; will not be candidate in search for permanent athletic director; photo. | |
| 327 | Ribbon cutting will take place for Regents Campus Violence-Prevention Project Public Relations News Release 2007:395, p.1 |
The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place February 4. | |
| 328 | UNI names interim director of athletics Public Relations News Release 2007:397, p.1 |
Mark Farley has been named interim director of athletics, replacing Rick Hartzell. | |
| 329 | UNI to lead $11.5 million research program to reduce unintended pregnancies Public Relations News Release 2007:391, p.1 |
A five-year research program led by UNI to reduce the high rate of unintended pregnancies has been announced. | |
| 330 | UNI and Christie Vilsack to announce research program to reduce unintended pregnancies in Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:380, p.1 |
UNI will announce an $11.5 million, five-year research program to reduce the high rate of unintended pregnancies among young women in Iowa. | |
| 331 | UNI AD resigns Northern Iowan 104:29, p.11 |
Rick Hartzell resigned effective January 31. 2008, citing philosophical differences with the University administration; photo. | |
| 332 | UNI director of athletics resigns Public Relations News Release 2007:372, p.1 |
Rick Hartzell has resigned from his position as director of athletics, effective January 31. | |
| 333 | This fall Northern Iowa Today 92:1, p.26 |
Nancy Aossey named 2007 recipient of AASCU Distinguished Alumnus Award; photo. | |
| 334 | University of Northern Iowa to host commencement in the UNI-Dome December 15 Public Relations News Release 2007:335, p.1 |
Some 560 students are expected to participate in the commencement ceremony. | |
| 335 | Biden touts education plan Northern Iowan 104:25, p.1 |
Presidential candidate Joe Biden explains his views on education during a visit to UNI; photo. | |
| 336 | Biden to discuss education at UNI's presidential-candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2007:305, p.1 |
Joe Biden will share his views on education November 27. | |
| 337 | John Edwards justifies education Northern Iowan 104:21, p.1 |
Presidential candidate John Edwards spoke on his views on education; photo. | |
| 338 | Huckabee to discuss education at UNI's presidential-candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2007:264, p.1 |
Mike Huckabee will be speaking at the presidential-candidate forums November 7. | |
| 339 | UNI Police to be armed; timeline of UNI Police gaining the right to be armed Northern Iowan 104:20, p.1 |
Board of Regents votes, 6-2, to require Regents peace officers to carry firearms. | |
| 340 | High School Student Summit to launch at Price Laboratory Fieldhouse Public Relations News Release 2007:256, p.1 |
The Iowa Mathematics and Science Coalition is sponsoring a "High School Student Summit for Mathematics and Science" November 7. | |
| 341 | Letter from Andrew Morse Northern Iowan 104:19, p.4 |
Campus safety walk notes problem areas. | |
| 342 | Wisconsin murders affect arming debate Northern Iowan 104:19, p.1 |
Arming of public safety officers at UNI causes students to have mixed reactions. | |
| 343 | Edwards to discuss education at UNI's presidential-candidate education forums Public Relations News Release 2007:243, p.1 |
Senator John Edwards will share his views on education at the presidential-candidate education forums November 4. | |
| 344 | NISG sheds light on dark sides of campus Northern Iowan 104:18, p.1 |
Safety walk around campus included President Allen, Director of Public Safety, several NISG members, faculty, and staff; walk comes in wake of several reported assaults; photo. | |
| 345 | Saudi-U.S. Relationship Conference Northern Iowan 104:17, p.8 |
Schedule and speaker topics for the conference announced; photo. | |
| 346 | Saudi-U.S. Relationship Conference Northern Iowan 104:17, p.6 |
Agenda for the conference. | |
| 347 | Republicans to hold debate on campus Northern Iowan 104:15, p.1 |
November 6, 2007, Republican candidates for President will debate in the Great Hall of Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photo. | |
| 348 | Saudi-U. S. Relationship Conference Northern Iowan 104:15, p.22 |
Agenda announced for conference to be held at UNI; photo. | |
| 349 | 87 years of Homecoming traditions Northern Iowan 104:14, p.1 |
Traditions have come and gone, but the football game, returning alumni, and rambunctious students remain constant; photo. | |
| 350 | Crying out with Panther pride Northern Iowan 104:14, p.4 |
Panther Cry pep rally well attended; photo. | |
| 351 | UNI to host nationally telecast presidential debate Public Relations News Release 2007:200, p.1 |
The debate among the Republican presidential candidates is scheduled for November 6. | |
| 352 | A vision for Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 104:10, p.5 |
College Hill improvements, dealing with absentee landlords, and improved communication with student government are major areas of Councilman Enshayan's vision. | |
| 353 | Celebrating a gift Northern Iowan 104:10, p.4 |
Richard Jacobson donates $3 million towards completion of a multipurpose facility for academic and sports relation programs; photo. | |
| 354 | Gun issue delayed until October Northern Iowan 104:9, p.4 |
Board of Regents has postponed action on the arming of public safety officers at Regent institutions; photo. | |
| 355 | Human Performance Center named Northern Iowan 104:9, p.17 |
Richard O. Jacobson gives $3 million to the Human Performance Center project; university must match gift with $2 million; center will be called the Jacobson Human Performance Complex. | |
| 356 | UNI Department of Physics dedicates newly renovated Begeman Hall Public Relations News Release 2007:172, p.1 |
Biological profile of Louis Begeman. | |
| 357 | UNI Saudi Student Club to host October 24 conference on Saudi-U.S. relationship Public Relations News Release 2007:174, p.1 |
The Saudi-U.S. Relationship conference will be held October 24 with Adel Ab-Jubeir, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to give the keynote address. | |
| 358 | Richard O. Jacobson at UNI Monday, September 24, for $3 million gift celebration Public Relations News Release 2007:168, p.1 |
Richard Jacobson will be celebrating his gift for the new Richard O. Jacobson Human Performance Complex. | |
| 359 | Allen wants to arm campus police Northern Iowan 104:7, p.1 |
President Ben Allen recommended to the Board of Regents that UNI public safety officers be allowed to carry guns; photo. | |
| 360 | Jacobson gives $3 million naming gift to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:165, p.1 |
Biographical profile of Richard Jacobson. | |
| 361 | Enrollment up despite rising tuition Northern Iowan 104:6, p.1 |
Enrollment at UNI this fall is up 2.8%. There are 12,609 on campus; photo. | |
| 362 | Professor receives award Northern Iowan 104:6, p.3 |
Professor Jeffrey Weld selected to receive a Biology Teaching Award by the National Association of Biology Teachers; photo. | |
| 363 | To arm or not to arm, that is the issue Northern Iowan 104:6, p.1 |
Permission for public safety officers at Regents institutions to carry firearms is a hot topic; photo. | |
| 364 | UNI Department of Computer Science hosts open house for 15th anniversary Public Relations News Release 2007:158, p.1 |
The Department of Computer Science will be hosting its open house September 21. | |
| 365 | Bash with Ben brings campus together Northern Iowan 104:4, p.4 |
The second annual Bash with Ben was a huge success. Faculty, staff, and students ate and visited on a beautiful day; photo. | |
| 366 | Student government committee not just blowing smoke Northern Iowan 104:4, p.3 |
UNI smoking policy is under review; photo. | |
| 367 | Fall enrollment at Universit of Northern Iowa shows increase Public Relations News Release 2007:140, p.1 |
A 2.8 percent increase in fall enrollment was reported for the fall 2007 semester. | |
| 368 | UNI to launch national search for new provost and vice president for academic affairs Public Relations News Release 2007:135, p.1 |
Bemjamin Allen has appointed a committee to conduct a search for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs. | |
| 369 | Brownback kicks off candidate forums Northern Iowan 104:3, p.1 |
Senator Sam Brownback was the first speaker at the UNI Presidential candidate forums; photo. | |
| 370 | Campus safety discussed Northern Iowan 104:3, p.4 |
Arming campus police and smoking on campus from a student perspective noted; photo. | |
| 371 | BCS offers small business assistance Northern Iowan 104:2, p.1 |
Business and Community Services Building dedicated at UNI on August 25, 2007; survey of operations in the building; photo. | |
| 372 | Goossen named publisher of Ames Tribune Northern Iowan 104:2, p.6 |
Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations named publisher of the Ames Tribune and President of Iowa Newspapers, Inc.; photo. | |
| 373 | Brownback to kick off UNI's presidential candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2007:115, p.1 |
Sam Brownback will be the first presidential candidate to speak in a series of forums. | |
| 374 | Candidates to debate education reform on campus Northern Iowan 104:1, p.6 |
A series of Presidential candidate forums aimed at national education reform will take place on the UNI campus this fall. | |
| 375 | For 11th consecutive year, UNI ranked second on "U.S. News & World Report" list Public Relations News Release 2007:106, p.1 |
For the 11th consecutive year, UNI was ranked second in the "Midwestern Universities -- Master's" category for public universities. | |
| 376 | UNI celebrates grand opening of Business and Community Services Building Public Relations News Release 2007:107, p.1 |
The grand opening of the Business and Community Services Building will be August 25. | |
| 377 | UNI's Goossen named president of Iowa Newspapers Inc., and publisher of "Ames Tribune" Public Relations News Release 2007:108, p.1 |
Biographical profile of John Goossen. | |
| 378 | UNI classes begin Monday, August 20; "Welcome Week" offers variety of activities Public Relations News Release 2007:105, p.1 |
"Welcome Week" begins August 17. | |
| 379 | UNI partners with ED in '08, the Iowa Business Council and Lee Enterprises to present presidential candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2007:101, p.1 |
UNI, along with ED in '08, the Iowa Business Council, and Lee Enterprises will be sponsoring a series of presidential candidate forums this fall. | |
| 380 | Kaparthi to head UNI's institutional research office Public Relations News Release 2007:80, p.1 |
Biographical profile of Shashi Kaparthi. | |
| 381 | Terrance Hogan named UNI vice president Northern Iowan 103:61, p.3 |
New vice president for educational and student services named. | |
| 382 | Terrence Hogan named UNI vice president for educatiional and student services Public Relations News Release 2007:65, p.1 |
Brief biographical profile of Terrence Hogan. | |
| 383 | UNI plans presidential candidate forums Northern Iowan 104:1, p.1 |
Presidential candidates will be hosted at UNI; August 20 through September 5, 2007. | |
| 384 | University of Northern Iowa to host mathematics and science education summit Public Relations News Release 2007:44, p.1 |
An "Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Summit" will be hosted on campus Wednesday, July 11. | |
| 385 | Greetings! Northern Iowa Today 91:2, p. |
President Allen greets alumni and talks about the work at hand; photo. | |
| 386 | University of Northern Iowa plans presidential-candidate forums Public Relations News Release 2007:35, p.1 |
A series of presidential candidate forums will be held August 20 - September 5. | |
| 387 | FINE Foundation creates math education endowment at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:27, p.1 |
The FINE Foundation has chosen the University of Northern Iowa's mathematics master's education program to carry on its legacy of improving teaching and learning. | |
| 388 | UNI and Hohai University solidify partnership between business programs Public Relations News Release 2007:9, p.1 |
A five-member delegation from Hohai University in Nanjing, China will be visiting UNI June 12-13. | |
| 389 | Golden Graduate Society to hold reunion on UNI campus Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
The Golden Graduate Society will be gathering May 3-5. | |
| 390 | UNI president presents math and science education initiative to Board of Regents, State of Iowa Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
Benjamin Allen presented an overview of the mathematics and science education collaborative at the Board of Regents meeting May 1. | |
| 391 | News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
Commencement will be taking place Saturday, May 5, presided over by UNI President Benjamin Allen. | |
| 392 | University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 5 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
The annual spring commencement services will be held Saturday, May 5. | |
| 393 | Memorial service held for victims of VT shooting Northern Iowan 103:54, p.1 |
Noon on Friday, April 20, found many students and faculty gathered to remember those killed at Virginia Tech earlier in the week; photo. | |
| 394 | UNI president to speak to Waterloo Exchange Club April 30 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
Benjamin Allen will be speaking to the Waterloo Exchange Club about UNI's role in addressing challenges facing pre-K through 12th grade education in Iowa. | |
| 395 | UNI Virginia Tech Memorial Northern Iowan 103:53, p.1 |
Memorial service to be held near Maucker Union for the professors and students that lost their lives at Virginia Tech. | |
| 396 | Annual Bash at the Campanile Northern Iowan 103:52, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government will host the annual Bash at the Campanile on April 17; 11-2. | |
| 397 | Breaking down the mandatory student activity fee Northern Iowan 103:52, p.3 |
$231 is the amount of the annual student activity fee. Benefits and where the money is distributed. | |
| 398 | UNI's role in addressing a gloomy outlook for math and science Northern Iowan 103:52, p.6 |
The goals of UNI, Board of Regents, and the State of Iowa include; improving math and science skills in students, preparing more high-quality teachers, and bridging the gap among K-12, community colleges and universities; photo. | |
| 399 | News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
The Iowa Mentoring and Induction Institute takes place April 16-17. | |
| 400 | Statement from UNI President Benjamin Allen regarding Virginia Tech shooting Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
Benjamin Allen delivered a statement Monday, April 16, regarding the Virginia Tech shooting and UNI's plans to review crisis-response procedures. |