Koob--Robert D. (Class of 1962; President of UNI)

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1 'Acts of cowardice' shake UNI
Northern Iowan 118:5, p.1
A reprint of an article from September 14, 2001 following the events of 9/11.
2 Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund accepting applications
Northern Iowan 107:20, p.1
Scholarship applications are due November 12 for scholarships provided by former UNI president, Robert Koob, and his wife Yvonne; photo.
3 UNI provost search narrows to four candidates
Northern Iowan 105:24, p.1
Provost search narrows to four candidates. James Lubker has been serving as the interim provost for four years; photo.
4 UNI program named 'Best in Nation'
Northern Iowan 104:29, p.1
Christopher Edginton accepted the Sprint Foundation American Humanics Program Excellence Award in Kansas City for UNI.
5 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.
6 Full week of Thanksgiving break
Northern Iowan 103:39, p.6
Board of Regents approved a calendar change for UNI. Students will have the entire week off for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2007.
7 Untitled
Northern Iowa Today 91:1, p.
The McLeod Center opens; photo.
8 A great weekend to be a Panther
Northern Iowan 103:25, p.9
Opening ceremony for the McLeod Center filled with sports action, speakers, and Panther fans; photo.
9 Two at UNI receive Regents Staff Excellence Awards
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Jon Buse and Brenda Buzynski received Regents Staff Excellence Awards.
10 Panel focuses on disability awareness
Northern Iowan 103:19, p.11
UNI is doing well in putting financial resources to work to aid students with disabilities. Awareness among the campus community continues to be a priority; photo.
11 Former UNI president still contributing to college
Northern Iowan 103:18, p.5
Upon President Koob's retirement, the Robert and Yvonne Koob Community Endowment Fund was established. The fund is aimed at helping students with experiential learning opportunities; photo.
12 Koob Fund fosters community engagement
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
More than $350,000 has been raised to support the Robert and Yvonne Koob Endowment Fund for Student Community Engagement.
13 Transfer enrollment at UNI down, transfer enrollment up
Northern Iowan 103:6, p.1
Drop in enrollment falls in line with earlier projections. Registrar Phil Patton thinks enrollment will increase in the next few years; photo.
14 President Allen new to campus same as many students
Northern Iowan 103:1, p.1
President Allen shares some of his experiences during his first months on the job; photo.
15 UNI graduation in China is first UNI graduation ceremony held outside United States; June 18 event marks Robert D. Koob's last official duty
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Forty-five students will be taking part in the ceremony.
16 Monday, May 1
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Speech and discussion about disproportionate numbers of minority children in the child welfare system; farewell in Maucker Union for President and Mrs. Koob.
17 Color-a-Koob contest winner and runners up
Northern Iowan 102:55, p.12
Coloring contest winner and runners up are announced and displayed.
18 University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 6
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Commencement groups and times listed; number of people to speak and be recognized.
19 We bid you, adieu, Bob Koob A reflection of UNI's President from 1995-2006
Northern Iowan 102:55, p.1
President Koob's impact on UNI and the community during his tenure are revisited; photo.
20 Community invited to farewell reception for President and Mrs. Koob
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Farewell for President Koob is free and open to the public.
21 Monday, May 1
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.3
Speech will be given on the topic of Racial Disparities in Child Welfare; Farewell open house for Bob Koob will take place.
22 An honorable system?
Northern Iowan 102:53, p.8
Expresses concerns about the higher requirements for May graduates to qualify for academic honors.
23 Second presidential candidate John Folkins visits campus
Northern Iowan 102:51, p.1
Presidential candidate John Folkins sees three essential pillars to university education; inquiry, engagement, and achievement for students; expressed his belief that public education should be available to everyone.
24 More budget cuts for Iowa
Northern Iowan 102:51, p.3
University awaits the announcement of the budget. Current estimates from the statehouse don't look good for Iowa's public universities.
25 Second Annual Cedar Valley Nonprofit Awards announced by UNI American Humanics
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Five individuals and four organizations were honored by the UNI American Humanics for outstanding nonprofit work in the Cedar Valley.
26 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:49, p.5
President Koob talks about the relationship of UNI to its alumni.
27 UNI faculty to be recognized for community engagement
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI faculty members were chosen as the first-ever recipients of the Veridian Credit Union Community Engagement Awards.
28 UNI President Koob will be honored by Iowa Legislature
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
President Koob will be honored with a state resolution for his service to UNI and to Iowa.
29 Friday, April 7
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
Beginning Reading Conference will be held in Schindler Education Center; American Humanics Nonprofit Awards Luncheon will take place in the Commons Slife Ballroom.
30 Monday, March 27
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
"Plena Libre" will be performed as part of the Kaleidoscope Series for Youth; President Koob will accept the "Best Practices Award" from the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education; Earth Science Seminar will take place.
31 Wednesday, March 29
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
Presentation on how women can overcome feelings of doubt on the job; Sigma Xi Seminar will host Robert Koob.
32 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:45, p.4
President Koob offers his views on the recent establishment of the Robert D. Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement.
33 'Rethinking Science Education' topic for UNI's President Koob at Sigma Xi lecture
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
President Koob will present a UNI Sigma Xi lecture in the McCollum Science Hall, dealing with science education.
34 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:44, p.4
President Koob talks about the overall value of an education at UNI.
35 Top paid faculty at UNI
Northern Iowan 102:43, p.1
Quick look at highest paid UNI employees; rationale for rate of pay; photo.
36 Koob rejects job offer to keep money in budget
Northern Iowan 102:41, p.1
Robert Koob turns down job with the Regents to help UNI with budget problems.
37 Thursday, March 2
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
"Jesus, Mary Magdalene and the Da Vinci Code" part of a four week course offered by UNI's Lifelong University; "Mr. School of Music" competition will be held; Leaders on Leadership series will continue with a presentation by President Koob.
38 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:40, p.3
President Robert Koob discusses what he will miss about UNI; photo
39 Leadership and governance next topics for Leaders on Leadership Series at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
"Reflections on Leadership and Governance" will be the topic of discussion for Robert Koob during the Leaders on Leadership Series.
40 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.1
President Koob discusses Northern Iowa Student Government elections; photo.
41 Another budget cut for UNI
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.1
Requests for increased funding for the Regent universities have not been met; much smaller increase proposed.
42 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:36, p.1
President Robert Koob discusses traveling for his job; photo.
43 UNI president decides not to take Board of Regents' job
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Robert Koob will not join the Board of Regents as a senior adviser for educational policy, as announced last fall.
44 Campus visit a must for presidential candidate finalists
Northern Iowan 102:35, p.8
Presidential hopefuls will be brought to campus to meet students, faculty, and staff, as well as to experience what UNI has to offer; photo.
45 Student government defeats teacher pay resolution
Northern Iowan 102:35, p.1
General idea of increased funding for teacher pay accepted, but wording discouraged some from supporting resolution; photo.
46 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:34, p.1
President Robert Koob discusses how students can lobby and speak to legislators individually, or get involved with a group; photo.
47 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:32, p.1
President Robert Koob discusses what he thinks would help keep Iowa graduates in the state; photo.
48 Campus Committee discusses evaluation criteria for new president
Northern Iowan 102:32, p.4
Committee continues process of selecting new president for UNI.
49 Panther sculpture is gift form UNI seniors
Northern Iowan 102:32, p.9
Life size panther and circular pool will be installed near the CME; photo.
50 UNI receives national award for community-college collaboration
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI's 2 + 2 Program is being recognized with the 2006 Best Practice Award for Collaboration with Community Colleges from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.