Koob--Robert D. (Class of 1962; President of UNI)
Displaying 201 - 250 of 686 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
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| 201 | Board of Regents to meet at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 |
Several UNI issues are on the docket. | |
| 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 | 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. | |
| 206 | NI year in review Northern Iowan 99:55, p.1 |
Highlights from the year's big news stories; photo. | |
| 207 | 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. | |
| 208 | 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. | |
| 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 | 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. | |
| 214 | 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. | |
| 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 | 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. | |
| 234 | 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. | |
| 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 2002:90, 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 | 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. | |
| 248 | 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. | |
| 249 | While you were gone . . . Northern Iowan 99:1, p.2 |
Events on campus from the summer of 2002. | |
| 250 | 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. |