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1 Support Panther athletes
Warrington--David (Student--2020)
Northern Iowan 119:1, p.10
8/25/2022 David Warrington, the Sports Editor for Northern Iowan, invites students to attend UNI athletic games free of charge. David then goes on to explain that Women's soccer season has already started, and students can look forward to a good football and basketball season; photo.
2 Athletic department plans towards the future
Wauters--Joel (Class of 2018)
Northern Iowan 115:5, p.06
9/10/2018 The athletics department announced its new five-year plan, Panthers Rising: A Strategic Plan to Achieve Unprecedented Success; photo.
3 Nook's State of the University Address
Dausener--Josua (Student--2017), Davis--Kirby (Student--2017)
Northern Iowan 114:8, p.01
9/21/2017 UNI President, Mark Nook, gives his first annual State of the University Address. Nook talks about the state of our athletic and education departments, as well as the budget cuts from the State; photo.
4 LTE: CBA instructor defends athletics
Scully--George (College of Business Administrator)
Northern Iowan 114:2, p.3
8/28/2017 In a Letter to the Editor, George Scully makes a counter argument to Dennis Clayson's argument that UNI should get rid of their athletic programs; photo.
5 Letter to the editor
Keiser--Erin Rose (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 110:20, p.3
11/5/2013 The author responds to the T-shirt exchange program that allows students to exchange a T-shirt from the University of Iowa or Iowa State University for a University of Northern Iowa one. She feels that this is a great way to promote school spirit; photo.
6 UNI requests more funding for athletics from students: Athletics hopes to reduce reliance on general fund
Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 110:20, p.1
11/5/2013 UNI is requesting the approval of the Board of Regents in raising the student services fee by $25. This would allow the athletic department to reduce their reliance on the general education fund.
7 UNI athletics to reduce general fund subsidies
Getting--Timothy Willis (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 107:7, p.1
9/21/2010 An 18.3 per cent decrease in general fund subsidies for athletics will occur by the 2015 fiscal year. This is according to a plan submitted to and approved by the Board of Regents. The plan includes a second big nonconference football game.
8 Wasendorfs commit $2 million to UNI athletics
Public Relations News Release 2009:97, p.1
10/3/2009 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.
9 Operation Falcon Pride a success, ready for second session
Public Relations News Release 2007:750, p.1
7/7/2008 Twelve students acted as counselors and conducted the program that included clinics with the UNI Athletic Department and snacks and lunches from the Kids Café program and the Cedar Valley Food Bank.
10 UNI, McElroy Trust to offer summer recreation day camp in Parkersburg starting June 16
Public Relations News Release 2007:724, p.1
6/13/2008 The first session of Operation Falcon Pride is starting at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parkersburg. Prior to the tornado Jill and Sam Lankford, Domino Chumrley, and Erin Cebula wrote a grant proposal for the McElroy Trust to start a rural program.
11 Troy Dannen named UNI director of Athletics
Public Relations News Release 2007:698, p.1
5/29/2008 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.
12 Public forums and media opportunity set for UNI director of athletics candidates
Public Relations News Release 2007:659, p.1
5/2/2008 The five finalists for the position of director of athletics at UNI will make campus visits. The two-day interview process includes a public forum and time with the media during each candidate's second day on campus.
13 Panthers host No. 1 Maryland Wednesday
Rolfes--Kate E. (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 103:27, p.19
12/5/2006 McLeod Center will host the defending national champion Maryland Terrapin women's basketball team; photo.
14 Salukis vs. Panthers: round 3; Gateway title comes down to SIU-UNI in Dome for second in three years
Kirkpatrick--Kevin (Class of 2008)
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.13
11/11/2005 A win for the football team on Saturday will get them into the conference playoffs; photo.
15 UNI's football media guide wins 1-AA award
Public Relations News Release 2002:552, p.1
6/2/2003 UNI's football media guide wins second place among those produced by Div. 1-AA schools.
16 University of Northern Iowa mascot is not a 'ferocious predator'
Public Relations News Release 1987:142, p.1
11/17/1987 Steve Lorenz shares his experiences as T. C., or "The Cat", during athletic events. Lorenz first became the college mascot as a freshman substitute for the previous panther.
17 'Preview UNI' summer orientation staff begins work with sessions Monday (June 15)
Public Relations News Release 1987:400, p.1
6/12/1987 Fourteen students volunteer to lead summer orientation sessions for incoming freshmen. The nine sessions of Preview UNI include programs on financial aid, campus organizations, and the ROTC. Includes a list of volunteers.
18 'Preview UNI' summer orientation staff begins with sessions Thursday (June 12)
Public Relations News Release 1986:455, p.1
6/9/1986 Fourteen UNI students have been selected out of sixty to lead two thousand entering freshmen and their parents in orientation sessions this summer.
19 UNI-Dome 10th Anniversary celebration planned Feb. 1-9
Public Relations News Release 1986:218, p.1
1/20/1986 The goal of the celebration is to emphasize the uniqueness of the UNI-Dome in that there are events that can be held in the UNI-Dome that cannot be held in other indoor structures; celebration events include the state's largest tailgaiting party.
20 Success of UNI athletic teams bolstered by four-pronged drug education program
Public Relations News Release 1985:167, p.1
11/27/1985 UNI's Athletic Department and the UNI Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Council have developed a program to advise student athletes to avoid performance-enhancing drugs and to avoid abuse of alcohol and other controlled substances.
21 Iowa farmers reap rewards while supporting UNI through new 'Gifts of Grain' giving program
Public Relations News Release 1985:126, p.1
11/1/1985 In the program, farmers take some of their agricultural products to local elevator operators and receive market value for the goods, then the farmer earmarks a certain dollar value to be donated to any UNI dept or program.
22 UNI 'Purple Fever: Temperature's Risin'" Homecoming Celebration Planned Oct. 10-13
Public Relations News Release 1985:52, p.1
9/26/1985 The week of homecoming is full of activities including the parade, the football game, Campaniling, and a variety show to name a few.
23 Watch for the Cat
Northern Iowan 81:26, p.19
12/11/1984 Information about the new promotion for the UNI Athletic Department, "Watch for the Cat".
24 Activity cards available
Willhite--Duane
Northern Iowan 81:1, p.20
8/31/1984 Information concerning the new activity cards.
25 King 'ready for challenge'
Smith--Paul A. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 80:60, p.1
6/29/1984 Lynn King named assistant athletic director in charge of athletic facilities; photo.
26 Bowlsby selected as UNI athletic director
Northern Iowan 80:32, p.1
1/31/1984 Interim director gets job.
27 Interviews set, Mudra to stay?
Hillgartner--David K. (Class of 1984)
Northern Iowan 80:29, p.14
1/20/1984 Will interview Chuck Patten and Bob Bowlsby.
28 Athletic Director search still up for grabs
Northern Iowan 80:28, p.17
1/17/1984 President Curris requests the consideration of on-campus candidates for Athletic Director.
29 Five finalists chosen for athletic director position
Northern Iowan 80:24, p.1
11/22/1983 Profiles of the five finalists: John Jermier, Ken Kraft, Gary Kurdelmeier, Michael Palmisano, and A. L. Sponberg.
30 Search panel complete
Northern Iowan 80:6, p.7
9/16/1983 Jack Wilkinson and Pat Geadelmann added to athletic director committee.
31 Athletic Director being sought at UNI
Northern Iowan 80:5, p.25
9/13/1983 A committee is formed to find the next Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at UNI.
32 Interim athletic director appointed
Northern Iowan 80:4, p.24
9/9/1983 Bob Bowlsby is named interim athletic director for UNI.
33 A new phase in UNI's evolution
Northern Iowan 79:55, p.2
6/10/1983 UNI is undergoing many changes; looking forward to new president, upgrade in admissions standards, stability in EOP, and changes in athletics..
34 Sheriff resigns; search for successor begins
Ketels--Denton
Northern Iowan 79:23, p.1
11/23/1982 Stan Sheriff resigns from coaching duties; will remain athletic director; photo.
35 Openings Still Available in UNI Summer Sports Program
Public Relations News Release 1971:668, p.1
6/3/1971 The sports camp is for boys 8-14 and is nearly half full with 55 boys registered according to Stan Sheriff.
36 High School Trainers Clinic Scheduled for May 1
Public Relations News Release 1971:560, p.1
4/21/1971 The Athletic Department is hosting a high school football trainers' clinic on May 1st.
37 Former Athletic Director at UNI Dies
Public Relations News Release 1970:71, p.1
10/8/1970 Funeral services will be held for L. L. "Mendy" Mendenhall, 78, at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Cedar Falls.
38 Athletics
Old Gold 0:0, p.58
6/1/1952 This page lists the contents of this section of the Old Gold, a photo of two students attending an athletic event is featured on the next page; photo.
39 Football
Old Gold 0:0, p.60
6/1/1952 This page shows the 1951 football team photo and has a photo of Coach Starbeck; photo.
40 ISTC's "Hay Day" delayed a week
Public Relations News Release 1950:223, p.1
2/19/1951 Last Friday's paralyzing ice storm set the "Hay Day" back a week. The special day for women athletes will be held this Saturday according to Shirley Winsberg of the athletic department. Schools listed.
41 All men assemble for college picture; athletic department to sponsor publicity work
College Eye 16:22, p.6
2/18/1925 Will use as device for recruiting more men for ISTC.
42 First "Old Gold Day" in history of school to be observed next Thurs.; hope to make "Old Gold Week" a tradition
College Eye 16:12, p.1
11/19/1924 Hope to sell two thousand copies this year.
43 Iowa intercollegiate athletic rules
Normal Eyte 16:24, p.379
3/14/1906 Text of rules relating to participation in athletics.
44 Athletic department
Normal Eyte 13:2, p.23
9/13/1902 Charles Pell will coach the football team; text of amendment to Athletic Association constitution.

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