Allen--Benjamin J. (President of UNI)

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#	Title	Date	Summary
201	Allen meets with merit staff Northern Iowan 106:32, p.1	02/02/2010	President Allen presented an update to the Merit staff on how the current economic situation is affecting the university. Two meetings were held to allow members from different shifts to attend; photo.
202	UNI begins reorganization Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.1	01/26/2010	Joel Haack named dean of the College of Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. University Marketing and Advancement Division will be eliminated July 1. Other changes are ahead.
203	UNI diversity town hall examines progress, looks toward future Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.1	01/26/2010	Lofty goals greeted participants in the second diversity town hall meeting. Measure of progress being made by campus agencies, discussed progress made and possible improvements; honored promoters highlighted the meeting; photo.
204	UNI is charter participant in nation's first campus-wide sustainability program Public Relations News Release 2009:230, p.1	01/20/2010	The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) introduced STARS (Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) version 1.0 and formally launched its online reporting tool Jan. 19.
205	Gradys give $650,000 to University of Northern Iowa campaign Gift to benefit athletics, Camp Adventure Public Relations News Release 2009:229, p.1	01/19/2010	The gift, from Junean Witham Grady and Tim Grady of Port St. Lucie, Florida, will support the Camp Adventure program, which provides summer recreation programs for dependent youth at U. S. Military installations, U. S. embassies, and other schools.
206	United Faculty votes to receive salary cut Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.1	01/15/2010	United Faculty has accepted a Memorandum of Understanding reached with the Board of Regents. The agreement will end on June 30, 2010. A salary reduction was deemed a fair way to address the needed reduction in expenditures; photo.
207	University of Northern Iowa announces first round of reorganization plans Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.2	01/15/2010	Pending the approval of the Board of Regents, effective July 1, 2010 the Marketing and Advancement Division will be dissolved and the Colleges of Humanities and Fine Arts and Natural Sciences will be combined. Joel Haack will serve as the inaugural dean.
208	UNI to hold second-annual town hall meeting on diversity Public Relations News Release 2009:223, p.1	01/14/2010	The meeting is a way to further advance efforts by sharing the university's diversity definition, vision and mission as well as its strategic priorities and the key performance indicators to guide the university as it moves forward.
209	University of Northern Iowa announces first round of reorganization plans Public Relations News Release 2009:225, p.1	01/14/2010	Effective July 1, 2010 Marketing & Advancement Division will be dissolved, eliminating one university vice president position. Bill Calhoun, current vice president and president of the UNI Foundation, will remain as president of the Foundation.
210	Assaulted student speaks out against crime Northern Iowan 106:25, p.1	12/04/2009	Ramon Cantu, director of diversity affairs for NISG, was verbally and physically assaulted while attending a party in November. He has continued to be the focus of telephone threats, racial slurs, and a threat on his life; photo.
211	Future of Panther football scholarship program in question Northern Iowan 106:25, p.11	12/04/2009	Conversations between a Board of Regents member and President Allen concerning the future of Panther football look for options to reduce the general fund monies required.
212	Campus safety walk raises awareness about insufficient lighting Northern Iowan 106:24, p.4	11/20/2009	Lighting and safety issues dominated a walk by President Allen, Vice-President Schellhardt, and others. Notes were taken concerning issues of storm damage and why some lights were not active; photo.
213	Gibson on budget cuts: "Not all questions can be answered" Northern Iowan 106:24, p.1	11/20/2009	Provost Gibson and Vice-President for Student Affairs Terrence Hogan addressed the budget situation during a town hall meeting sponsored by the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
214	Swastika painting upsets UNI community Northern Iowan 106:23, p.1	11/17/2009	Students spread the word following the discovery of the swastika and message painted on a bench near Rialto Dining Center. A public form revealed other acts of discrimination on campus and a feeling of not being safe; photo.
215	We all might (literally) pay for our indifference Northern Iowan 106:23, p.8	11/17/2009	The end results of budget cuts are increased class sizes, possible condensing of material taught, and less interaction with professors. Information on the budget problems are posted and student input is desired. Let your voices be heard.
216	GBPAC receives generous birthday gift Northern Iowan 106:23, p.9	11/17/2009	Edward and Catherine Gallagher gave $500,000 to the Performing Arts Center in honor of the tenth anniversary. The Gallaghers made a million dollar donation ten years ago to help build the center; photo.
217	Price Lab School seeks unpaid tuition fees Northern Iowan 106:21, p.2	11/10/2009	Unpaid tuition at Lab School totaling $250,000 discovered during audit; $95,000 of this total will not be sought due to uncertain legal standing The remaining $155,000 will be sought for payment; photo.
218	What we want to see during budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:21, p.7	11/10/2009	Budget cuts should include a transparent process, student input, efficient use of funds, and consideration of all costs involved with a program. Students need to contact the President, Provost, and student government.
219	UNI's Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center receives $500,000 'birthday' gift Public Relations News Release 2009:162, p.1	11/09/2009	The gift from Ed and Cathy Gallagher, through the UNI Foundation, was announced at Sunday night's performance by world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman.
220	What we want to see during budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:20, p.5	11/06/2009	Student input is needed during the current budget discussion. They will be affected immediately by potential program cuts, reallocation of student fees, and potential cuts in service.
221	Board of Regents approves UNI's budget plan Northern Iowan 106:19, p.1	11/03/2009	Governor Chet Culver's ten per cent across the board budget cut trickled down to a UNI share of $8.9 million dollars. A $100 surcharge on tuition for spring, days off without pay, and reducing retirement contributions have been approved; photo.
222	Maucker Union turns 40 Northern Iowan 106:19, p.9	11/03/2009	Maucker Union was rededicated during the fortieth anniversary of the building; photo.
223	Students speak about budget situation Northern Iowan 106:18, p.1	10/30/2009	Baker Hall demolition, shorter semesters, tuition surcharge, and layoffs draw the attention of students. Opinions vary and emotions run high.
224	UNI's Maucker Union celebrates 40 years with grand opening of renovated lower level Public Relations News Release 2009:136, p.1	10/27/2009	The lower level's grand opening will take plate at Chat's coffee house. Tours of the lower level and a reception will follow the ceremony.
225	Town Hall meetings mark beginning of strategic planning process Northern Iowan 106:17, p.1	10/27/2009	President Allen and Provost Gibson kicked off the strategic planning process for the University by gathering input from faculty and staff via two town hall sessions.
226	UNI President encourages campus to work strong, hard, together in light of budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Cutting $8.8 million from the 2010 university budget will not be easy. There are several alternatives, each having a down side. President Allen will visit with groups on and off campus for input.
227	NISG president speaks out against budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:14, p.1	10/16/2009	Disappointed about the lack of support for education by Governor Culver during the most recent budget cut. State support for UNI has decreased over twenty-three percent since the beginning of fiscal year 2009.
228	New budget reductions coming Northern Iowan 106:13, p.1	10/13/2009	President Benjamin Allen announced Governor Culver's decision to cut the budget across the board by ten per cent. Difficult decisions will have to be made for fiscal year 2010.
229	Wasendorfs commit $2 million to UNI athletics Public Relations News Release 2009:97, p.1	10/03/2009	Russell and Connie Wasendorf's gift is the largest unrestricted outright gift to the athletic department in its 100-year history. Russ said, "I am simply paying back, with interest, the financial aid I received while attending" the college.
230	Pauline Barrett establishes $1.5 million endowed scholarship fund for UNI students Public Relations News Release 2009:93, p.1	10/01/2009	Barrett, a well-known Waterloo philanthropist, is continuing her generosity to the college and her gift has established the Pauline R. Barrett Endowed Scholarship Fund to support students from the Cedar Valley who attend the College.
231	Board of Regents discusses potential 5 to 6 percent tuition increase Northern Iowan 106:9, p.1	09/29/2009	Craig Lang expressed his opinion that tuition at Regents institutions should be increased twice as much as suggested by the baseline tuition increase of 2.7 percent. The Board of Regents will discuss tuition increases at their October meeting; photo.
232	UNI will dedicate new addition to the Human Performance Center, Oct. 3 Public Relations News Release 2009:82, p.1	09/28/2009	The Richard O. Jacobson Human Performance Complex will be dedicated on Saturday. Named for Des Moines businessman and philanthropist Dick Jacobson, the latest additions to the complex include a 9,136-square-foot training center, locker rooms and more.
233	UNI President Benjamin Allen prepares university for change, challenges Northern Iowan 106:8, p.1	09/25/2009	Faced with an eight per cent reduction in state funding, President Allen stated that changes are definitely ahead. We can address change intentionally or changes will be imposed upon us. It is far better that we adapt ourselves; photo.
234	Keeping students first Northern Iowan 106:7, p.4	09/22/2009	Concerned about recent Regents meeting regarding the potential raising of tuition and the possibility of bonuses for university Presidents. Finds it odd that while students' cost of education increases, bonus money comes from general fund.
235	UNI and Iowa Western Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2009:68, p.1	09/18/2009	The College "has a long history of working with Iowa's community colleges, which play an important role in providing higher education to Iowans," Allen said. "This new connection to to IWCC gives students a direct link to UNI.
236	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 106:5, p.3	09/15/2009	Scenes from the "Salute to Service" celebration in Campanile Plaza; photo.
237	UNI salutes those who serve the campus, community, country Northern Iowan 106:5, p.1	09/15/2009	President Ben Allen and members of the executive cabinet served cake and ice cream to students and faculty near the Campanile as a way to celebrate service; photo.
238	Administration aims to keep priorities at forefront during tough economic times Northern Iowan 106:3, p.1	09/04/2009	Federal stimulus money lessened the cuts in state budget monies for just one year. The budget for fiscal 2011 is unclear. Expanding diversity, a strong undergraduate program, K-12 education program, and aiding the state are goals.
239	UNI hosts Salute to Service event Public Relations News Release 2009:29, p.1	09/04/2009	In celebration of providing service to others, President Ben Allen will host a reception to honor those who give back to their campus, community and country. Attendees as asked to consider a donation of school supplies for Black Hawk Elementary.
240	Celebrations; the President's House: celebrating a century Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.2	09/01/2009	History of the President's House; description; special events over its history; renovations; all chief executives of UNI except Principal Gilchrist have lived in the house; photo.
241	Taking UNI on the road Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.15	09/01/2009	Schedule of Community Visit Days around the state; will allow UNI officials to talk about education and economic issues.
242	Dalai Lama to make historic visit to UNI May 18, 2010 Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.17	09/01/2009	Fourteenth Dalai Lama will speak on importance of education; photo.
243	Special investigation of Price Lab audit uncovers unpaid tuition and fees Northern Iowan 106:1, p.7	08/28/2009	$250,262.50 in lost tuition and fee income was discovered at Price Lab. University intends to implement state auditor's recommendations.
244	For 13th consecutive year, UNI ranked second on 'U. S. News & World Report' list Public Relations News Release 2009:12, p.1	08/20/2009	The University is ranked second in the "Best Midwest Universities -- Master's" category for public universities. The criteria include peer assessment, academic reputation, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, and more.
245	International students welcomed to UNI Sunday, Aug. 23 Public Relations News Release 2009:9, p.1	08/18/2009	Students from around the world will gather for the annual International Reception in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.Last year 464 students from 60 countries enrolled at the college.
246	Dalai Lama to visit UNI in May Northern Iowan 105:59, p.1	07/17/2009	UNI is honored to host the Dalai Lama. He will speak on the role and importance of learning in developing socially responsible citizens.
247	Dalai Lama to make historic visit to UNI in May 2010 Public Relations News Release 2008:606, p.1	07/14/2009	The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will visit on Tuesday, May 18, to share his view on the importance of education in an increasingly global society. The Dalai Lama received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.
248	UNI launches new online career service Public Relations News Release 2008:549, p.1	05/26/2009	The Alumni Association has partnered with the Office of Career Services and CareerBeam LLC to present a virtual career success center as a free service to alumni and students.
249	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 105:54, p.	05/01/2009	President Allen visits with students during the move into the dorms. Kari Braumann meets VH1 comedian, Hal Sparks; photo.
250	Fast facts about UNI President Benjamin Allen Northern Iowan 105:54, p.	05/01/2009	Brief biographical sketch of President Allen, including some interesting items from his past; photo.