Koob--Robert D. [Class of 1962; President of UNI]
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| 201 | Children of NATO personnel at UNI for international camping experience Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 |
First ever International Youth Camp in United States and on non-military grounds takes place at UNI beginning July 16. | |
| 202 | UNI offers 'Community Builders' presentation Public Relations News Release 2002:583, p.1 |
Presentation highlights relationship between higher education and the building of Iowa's economy. | |
| 203 | New Presidential Scholars to begin studies at University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 2002:573, p.1 |
UNI Presidential Scholarships awarded; recipients listed. | |
| 204 | Board of Regents meeting at Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, May 21-22 Public Relations News Release 2002:537, p.1 |
UNI-pertinent issues and people listed. | |
| 205 | NI year in review Northern Iowan 99:55, p.1 |
Highlights from the year's big news stories; photo. | |
| 206 | University of Northern Iowa to host commencements May 10 Public Relations News Release 2002:508, p.1 |
Student addresses will be given by Jill Dee Huebner and Adam Philip Humes. | |
| 207 | Controversial play revisited in panel discussion Northern Iowan 99:54, p.1 |
The controversy over "Corpus Christi," performed on campus in December 2001, was discussed by panel; photo. | |
| 208 | UNI names Student Employees of the Year Public Relations News Release 2002:504, p.1 |
UNI celebrated fourth annual Student Employment Week April 14-18 and named five Student Employees of the Year and one Student Employer of the Year. | |
| 209 | Student activity fee will increase in Fall '04 Northern Iowan 99:52, p.1 |
An increase of $88 will bring student activity fees to $190 for the 2004-2005 academic year. | |
| 210 | Schultz gives human rights a global angle for UNI crowd Northern Iowan 99:51, p.1 |
Dr. William Schultz, Executive Director of Amnesty International, spoke on campus about "Current Issues in Human Rights"; photo. | |
| 211 | Panel to discuss controversial play 'Corpus Christi' Public Relations News Release 2002:474, p.1 |
Panel will discuss "Corpus Christi and Academic Freedom," on April 24. | |
| 212 | Board of Regents nudges fees, boosts room and board Northern Iowan 99:50, p.1 |
Iowa Board of Regents approved increases in certain non-mandatory student fees, parking stickers, and meal plans. | |
| 213 | State appropriates $3.5 million for UNI, passes amendment Northern Iowan 99:48, p.1 |
Iowa General Assembly passed amendment that would keep budget appropriations constant and would not require additional budget cuts for UNI next year. | |
| 214 | UNI to host statewide Model United Nations conference; former hostage is keynoter Public Relations News Release 2002:446, p.1 |
Kathryn Koob will speak at the annual Model United Nations conference on campus. | |
| 215 | UNI professors go on the road to discuss immigrant/refugee issues in the workplace Public Relations News Release 2002:423, p.1 |
"Welcoming Newcomers: A Key to Iowa's Economic Future" will be presented in Sioux City and Council Bluffs on April 16. | |
| 216 | Arts in April Festival Saturday, March 29, at UNI's Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Public Relations News Release 2002:402, p.1 |
Kickoff for Arts in April celebration will be held in the GBPAC, and will open at 10:30 a.m. on March 29. | |
| 217 | UNI hosts first-ever Iowa meeting of the National Association of Negro Musicians Public Relations News Release 2002:386, p.1 |
George Walker Society will host delegates of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. on campus April 24-26. | |
| 218 | UNI Foundation could face future financial challenges Northern Iowan 99:39, p.1 |
Endowment investments resulted in a 9% loss for the 2001-2002 fiscal year and could be facing a loss also for the 2002-2003 year. | |
| 219 | Five-year plan has construction in the works Northern Iowan 99:35, p.1 |
Eight buildings may be renovated and McLeodUSA Center will be constructed before 2007; photo. | |
| 220 | UNI makes its case to legislature via pamphlet Northern Iowan 99:34, p.1 |
Pamphlet identifies the financial needs of UNI. | |
| 221 | UNI hosts V-Day events, including "The Vagina Monologues" Public Relations News Release 2002:304, p.1 |
More than 600 colleges will participate in the 2003 V-Day College Campaign; various events and activities scheduled. | |
| 222 | Board of Regents meeting at the University of Iowa Jan. 15-16 Public Relations News Release 2002:271, p.1 |
Docket issues for the Board of Regents meeting are listed. | |
| 223 | Wilson chair brings business ethics to the forefront Northern Iowa Today 87:1, p.2 |
Highlights of "Beyond Enron: a Crisis of Capitalism" conference; photo. | |
| 224 | University of Northern Iowa commencement to take place Saturday, Dec. 21, in the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 2002:251, p.1 |
Approximately 650 graduate candidates will participate in fall 2002 commencement exercises. | |
| 225 | Board passes tuition increase; lack of acceptable alternatives made for little doubt in proposal's passage Northern Iowan 99:23, p.1 |
By a vote of 7-2, the Iowa Board of Regents voted to increase tuition by 17.6 percent for next year; photo. | |
| 226 | Weak economy lengthens time in college Northern Iowan 99:21, p.1 |
President Koob claims that the statistics do not necessarily show that students are taking longer to graduate. | |
| 227 | Malcolm Price Lab School to remain K-12 Public Relations News Release 2002:172, p.1 |
Price Lab School's currently available grades and faculty will not be reduced due to budget cuts. | |
| 228 | No experiments for the Lab School; UNI President Koob approves budget recommendations for PLS Northern Iowan 99:19, p.1 |
Price Laboratory School's future is secure, after President Koob approved a greatly reduced budget of $2.1 million. | |
| 229 | Academic calendar looks at a makeover Northern Iowan 99:17, p.1 |
A new fifteen week calendar for UNI has been proposed; will give students two extra weeks off per year, while increasing class lengths by 10-15 minutes. | |
| 230 | UNI considers 'state' of enrollment Northern Iowan 99:16, p.3 |
Enrollment decreased by one percent this year, as a part of the changes on campus due to budget cuts. | |
| 231 | UNI professors discuss immigrant/refugee issues in the workplace Public Relations News Release 2002:144, p.1 |
Mark Grey, Anne Woodrick and James Hoelscher will participate in a forum discussion on November 6, in Dubuque, concerning immigrant newcomers in the workforce. | |
| 232 | AFSCME votes in favor of university layoffs; 27 merit employees are permanently cut Northern Iowan 99:14, p.1 |
The AFSCME union members voted to accept the layoff of 27 members of the Merit staff by a 202-8 vote rather than the proposed 11.5 days of unpaid leave per worker; photo. | |
| 233 | Board meets to talk tuition Northern Iowan 99:14, p.1 |
NISG leaders Jeff Scudder and Emiliano Lerda spoke to the Board of Regents to protest the proposed tuition hike for the 2003-2004 school year; photo. | |
| 234 | Regents award faculty excellence Northern Iowan 99:14, p.1 |
Four faculty members received awards for excellence from the Iowa Board of Regents in a ceremony that took place in the Slife Ballroom of Commons. | |
| 235 | UNI conference on business ethics to tackle corporate America's recent problems Public Relations News Release 2002:129, p.1 |
"Beyond Enron: A Crisis of Capitalism," a conference on business ethics, will be held in the Lang Hall Auditorium on November 11. | |
| 236 | Panther athletics rank 69th nationally; 'Sports Illustrated' names UNI in the top 200 for Division-I Northern Iowan 99:13, p.1 |
UNI was given a rating of 69th in the nation for its intercollegiate athletic programs in Division-I in 'Sports Illustrated's' "SI 200"; photo. | |
| 237 | UNI AFSCME employees vote to take layoffs Public Relations News Release 2002:115, p.1 |
Twenty-seven Merit employees will be permanently laid off as a result of a vote taken by the AFSCME Local 2659. | |
| 238 | Enrollment slides by 144 students Northern Iowan 99:8, p.1 |
Enrollment for the fall semester is 12,282 undergraduate and 1644 graduate students. | |
| 239 | 2002 Family of the Year Northern Iowan 99:7, p.1 |
Rick, Rose, Ricky, and Katelyn Breuss are presented the 2002 Family of the Year Award at halftime of the Family Weekend football game against Stephen F. Austin; photo. | |
| 240 | UNI professors discuss immigrant/refugee issues in the workplace Public Relations News Release 2002:144, p.1 |
A community forum and luncheon, entitled Dubuque's Faces and Voices, will confront the issue of how to integrate immigrants and refugees into the workplace. | |
| 241 | University of Northern Iowa to host International Opportunities Fair Wednesday, Sept. 25 Public Relations News Release 2002:87, p.1 |
Over 40 exhibitors will participate in the International Opportunities Fair, sponsored by UNI Study Abroad. | |
| 242 | Higher tuition for higher education; a proposed 19.4 percent tuition increase is on the Board of Regents' September 19 docket Northern Iowan 99:5, p.1 |
The Board of Regents has proposed a $798 increase in tuition for UNI students next year. | |
| 243 | UNI fall enrollment at 13,926 Public Relations News Release 2002:77, p.1 |
Enrollment for the 2002 fall semester has fallen by 144 students, a decrease of 1 percent. | |
| 244 | Koob talks to fraction of faculty about future Northern Iowan 99:4, p.1 |
President Koob spoke to faculty members concerning another expected tuition hike, and claims that the university needs to increase student individuality; photo. | |
| 245 | Fundraising ideas for President Koob Northern Iowan 99:3, p.7 |
Humorous suggestions that President Koob should let the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity use his home, that a Burger King should be constructed next to Seerley Hall, and that the university should buy less expensive toilet paper. | |
| 246 | New Presidential Scholars begin studies on University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2002:68, p.1 |
Eight students have received full scholarships for four years; scholarships are funded through the Office of the President; recipients are listed. | |
| 247 | Disappointing turnout numbers characterized Convocation Northern Iowan 99:1, p.7 |
UNI alumnus Carl B. Boyd delivered his speech, "I Can, and I Will," to a small turnout at this year's convocation. | |
| 248 | Koob declines pay raise to unite with UNI community Northern Iowan 99:1, p.6 |
President Robert Koob, along with other faculty members, delayed his raise until November; will donate is 2.5 percent increase to the Students First capital campaign. | |
| 249 | Panthers called to roar during trying times Northern Iowan 99:1, p.1 |
President Robert Koob and NISG leaders Jeff Scudder and Emiliano Lerda welcome students and encourage them to get involved in activities on campus; photo. | |
| 250 | While you were gone . . . Northern Iowan 99:1, p.2 |
Events on campus from the summer of 2002. | |
| 251 | Budget crunch Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.2 |
A look at recent budget cuts; administrators offer views of the effects of the budget cuts; photo. | |
| 252 | Salaries: United Faculty, UNI administration negotiations reach pay decision Northern Iowan 98:58, p.1 |
The negotiated rate of 5.6% will go into effect on November 1, 2002, rather than the previously agreed to date of July 1, 2002. | |
| 253 | UNI reinstates women's swimming and tennis Public Relations News Release 2001:530, p.1 |
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice had indicated an intent to file lawsuit, on behalf of UNI women athletes, against the university contending non-compliance of Title IX. | |
| 254 | UNI Gallery of Art to present works from the Koob residence June 10 - Aug. 4 Public Relations News Release 2001:519, p.1 |
Pieces on display from the Koob residence from the previous year will be included in display. | |
| 255 | University of Northern Iowa to cut public service and economic development programs Public Relations News Release 2001:497, p.1 |
Cuts are made in anticipation of further reductions in the fiscal year 2003 budget. | |
| 256 | UNI news conference tomorrow Public Relations News Release 2001:495, p.1 |
Budget reductions for FY2003 will be discussed. | |
| 257 | UNI names student employees of the year Public Relations News Release 2001:461, p.1 |
Four students were named Student Employees of the Year on April 11. | |
| 258 | Untitled Campus News Network 12:17, p.2 |
President Koob discusses budget concerns; photo. | |
| 259 | UNI on the prowl for solutions Northern Iowan 98:51, p.1 |
Robert Koob spoke at an all-campus meeting to inform UNI community members about the effects of the budget cuts; photo. | |
| 260 | NU group battles potential closing; parents, teachers appeal to Regents Northern Iowan 98:45, p.1 |
The NU Parents and Teachers in Partnership plans to use legal means to take the issue of closing NU High to the Iowa Board of Regents. | |
| 261 | State legislature hits UNI with more cuts; early retirement programs, equipment purchases crippled by recent budget reduction Northern Iowan 98:43, p.1 |
According to President Koob, the latest budget cut will take an additional $1.5 million from the UNI budget. | |
| 262 | UNI honors voice professor Public Relations News Release 2001:347, p.1 |
Darryl Taylor will be honored for his accomplishments during an event in the Commons ballroom. | |
| 263 | Check presented to panther athletics Northern Iowan 98:39, p.14 |
The UNI Athletic Club donates $1,118,818.00 to the athletic program; photo. | |
| 264 | Koob cooks 'em up Campus News Network 12:13, p.2 |
Presidents Koob prepares omelets for the senior class; photo. | |
| 265 | Price Lab High School to close in '03; UNI forms partnership with CF, Waterloo schools Northern Iowan 98:38, p.1 |
The Northern University High School will be closed due partly to the state's budget cuts in education. | |
| 266 | Student body strong, despite trying times Northern Iowan 98:38, p.1 |
Adam Briddell comments that the student body has remained strong in the midst of difficult situations like terrorism, tuition increases, and violence against women. | |
| 267 | Malcolm Price Laboratory School to partner with Cedar Falls Schools for grades 10-12 Public Relations News Release 2001:315, p.1 |
The UNI College of Education is forming a Professional Development School partnership with Cedar Falls and Waterloo Schools, and will shift the teaching of MPLS grades 10-12 in 2003. | |
| 268 | Koob's office finds new home Northern Iowan 98:29, p.1 |
Offices have been shifted so that eventually Gilchrist Hall will become an "Integrated Student Services Center"; President and Provost are now in Seerley Hall. | |
| 269 | Good news despite tough times Northern Iowa Today 86:1, p.2 |
A review of the university's current achievements against a backdrop of budget difficulties; photo. | |
| 270 | Students First; campaign's Cedar Valley phase undertaken this fall Northern Iowa Today 86:1, p.8 |
Mr. and Mrs. Koob make $100,000 gift; review of purposes of the campaign. | |
| 271 | UNI accreditation continued Northern Iowa Today 86:1, p.16 |
By North Central Association. | |
| 272 | Untitled Northern Iowa Today 86:1, p. |
President Koob addresses the university's budget difficulties; photo. | |
| 273 | President's move Campus News Network 12:9, p.1 |
The president's office moved to Seerley Hall last week; photo. | |
| 274 | Controversial play stirs emotions Northern Iowan 98:28, p.1 |
The play "Corpus Christi" is sponsored by the UNI Student Theatre Association; photo. | |
| 275 | Fall review: the good, the bad, and the ugly Northern Iowan 98:28, p.13 |
Important fall events include the attacks on September 11, the 18.5 percent tuition increase, and the success of UNI athletics; photo. | |
| 276 | Priority registering granted for athletes Northern Iowan 98:28, p.1 |
The UNI Registrar's office is developing a 'plan of study' which they hope will make registration more convenient for all students; photo. | |
| 277 | UNI remains respected Northern Iowan 98:28, p.3 |
The North Central Association of Colleges and Universities of Higher Learning Commission sees UNI as a model for other universities. | |
| 278 | UNI receives continued accreditation Northern Iowan 98:27, p.2 |
Accreditation is based on a campus visit and an evaluation of UNI's self-study process. | |
| 279 | Panther hoopsters upset Hawkeyes in the UNI-Dome Northern Iowan 98:26, p.1 |
President Koob and Governor Tom Vilsack watch the UNI basketball game; photo. | |
| 280 | UNI receives continued accreditation Public Relations News Release 2001:232, p.2 |
The North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Higher Learning Commission continued UNI's accreditation. | |
| 281 | Regents: Iowa college students will pay more Northern Iowan 98:23, p.1 |
Student government officials encourage students to write to their representatives in hopes of preventing future budget cuts; tuition will rise 18.5%; photo. | |
| 282 | Koob talks with the NI about big issues Northern Iowan 98:21, p.1 |
President Koob discusses state budget cuts and the McLeodUSA Center; photo. | |
| 283 | Adjunct professors bear brunt of cuts Northern Iowan 98:18, p.1 |
University budget cuts will cause an increase in class size; photo. | |
| 284 | Future of programs unsure Northern Iowan 98:13, p.1 |
Board of Regents will make a final decision on tuition increases in their November meeting at UNI; photo. | |
| 285 | Koob: programs could be cut Northern Iowan 98:12, p.1 |
President Koob discusses the impact that proposed budget cuts will have on University services programs; photo. | |
| 286 | Koob to address P&S meeting Campus News Network 12:4, p.3 |
President Koob will speak about current budget situation with the Professional and Scientific Council. | |
| 287 | UNI Lang Hall rededication Friday, Oct. 12 Public Relations News Release 2001:140, p.1 |
The rededication ceremonies for recently renovated Lang Hall will commence at 3:30 on October 12. | |
| 288 | Foundation puts 'Students First' Northern Iowan 98:10, p.4 |
"Students First" campaign works to help students get as much as they can out of life at UNI. | |
| 289 | Koob speaks to NISG Senate to explain budget cut options Northern Iowan 98:9, p.1 |
Senate needs to decide which budget cut option they would like to support. | |
| 290 | UNI Foundation kicks off Cedar Valley major gift drive of "Students First" campaign Public Relations News Release 2001:128, p.1 |
An on-campus rally was held by the UNI Foundation, as a part of the "Students First" campaign. | |
| 291 | Iowa governor proposes $200 million budget cut Northern Iowan 98:7, p.1 |
UNI administrators look at how state budget cuts will affect Iowa's universities. | |
| 292 | UNI marks 25th anniversary of the UNI-Dome Sept. 29 Public Relations News Release 2001:116, p.1 |
LeRoy Redfern, Robert Koob, and Rick Hartzell will speak as a part of the UNI-Dome's 25th anniversary. | |
| 293 | Preliminary UNI statement regarding budget proposal Public Relations News Release 2001:113, p.1 |
President Robert Koob claims that if the budget proposal is passed, budget cuts will total to $12-13 million. | |
| 294 | 'We are a strong nation' Northern Iowan 98:5, p.14 |
Students comment on a service held in Lang Hall to remember those killed in terrorist attacks on the U. S.; photo. | |
| 295 | Regents may raise tuition 18% Northern Iowan 98:5, p.1 |
Increased enrollment heightens the need for higher tuition. | |
| 296 | UNI ranks well in U. S. News and World mag Northern Iowan 98:5, p.1 |
President Koob comments on the criteria used to rank colleges. | |
| 297 | 'Acts of cowardice' . . . . . . shake UNI Northern Iowan 98:4, p.1 |
Political science professors comment on the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D. C.; includes a timeline of events; photo. | |
| 298 | In memory of those killed Northern Iowan 98:4, p.5 |
UNI community gathers for a moment of silence in honor of the terrorist attack on the United States; photo. | |
| 299 | President makes lead gift to "Students First" campus campaign Campus News Network 12:2, p.1 |
Campaign's goal is to raise money for scholarships, multi-purpose sports arena, and other capital projects. | |
| 300 | Saturday celebration Campus News Network 12:2, p.3 |
President Koob will be hosting a picnic for faculty, staff, and their families. |