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.