Nook--Mark (President of UNI)

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	Title	Date	Summary
51	Brockovich gives Leopold Lecture Weber--Colby (Class of 2020), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:39, p.02	2/27/2020	President Mark Nook and student Samantha Bennett introduced Erin Brockovich, who gave an Aldo Leopold Lecture titled "The Power of One" on February 25 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Brockovich, and environmental activist, spoke on her legal case against the Pacific Gas Company and climate change; photo.
52	Panther Portrait: FRC Iowa regional flash mob filming Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:29, p.05	1/23/2020	UNI students and community members filmed a flash mob message in the McLeod Center about UNI's five-year hosting of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Iowa Regional; photos.
53	UNI receives $10 million donation Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:23, p.02	11/18/2019	Local couple David (class of 1981) and Karen Takes recently made a $10 million donation to UNI; photo.
54	UNI, DMACC announce partnership Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:21, p.02	11/11/2019	Students from Des Moines Area Community College that plan to transfer to UNI will be able to do so on the DMACC campus. Students in the program will complete two years of study at DMACC and two more through UNI. This provides opportunities for students to stay close to home while attending college; photo.
55	REC launches #UNIisnotanAlly campaign Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:19, p.01	11/4/2019	Following President Nook's October 30 email to campus regarding the concerns of the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC), members of the REC have launched their #UNIisnotanAlly campaign across campus and social media on November 1. It shares videos of student's personal accounts and testimonies of experiencing racism at UNI. The REC members also distributed fliers. The article covers the communication and goal-setting initiatives between REC and the Senior Leadership Team and that the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), UNI Faculty Senate, and United Faculty support REC; photo.
56	UNI hosts Family Weekend 2019 Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:15, p.05	10/21/2019	UNI Family Weekend 2019 took place from October 18th to the 20th, with an opening reception held on Saturday morning; photo.
57	Former First Lady Laura Bush visits UNI Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:13, p.01	10/14/2019	Former First Lady Laura Bush had a sold-out crowd at her visit to UNI at Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) as part of the Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Lecture Series. Corning was a graduate of UNI (then Iowa State Teacher's College) and established the lecture series to give the students opportunities to hear from distinguished leaders. President Mark Nook hosted the Q&A session; photos.
58	Homecoming kickoff and beyond Whitehead--Zyrus (Student--2019), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:10, p.01	10/3/2019	Students gathered at Lawther Field to celebrate UNI's 100th homecoming week at the annual Homecoming Kickoff. Student organizations competed in a show-down of Panther spirit and the 2019 UNI homecoming king and queen, Jonathan Green and Lauren Folck, were crowned; photos.
59	Panther Portrait: Open Melt Day Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:7, p.04	9/23/2019	The UNI Metal Casting Center (MCC) hosted their fall "Open Melt Day." This open house gave students the opportunity to watch faculty and students melt aluminum and be put into casts. President Mark Nook, Student Body President Jacob Levang, and other officials were also in attendance; photos.
60	Constitution Day Address confronts slavery's legacy Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Rublaitus--Lindy (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:6, p.01	9/19/2019	Attendees gathered in the Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on September 16 to hear Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Waterloo native, deliver the UNI 2019 Constitution Day Address. Hannah-Jones, who was originally going to speak on school segregation, instead spoke on the 1619 Project, which she created with the New York Times; photos.
61	Tallgrass Prairie renamed to 'Daryl Smith Prairie' Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Lafoe--Will (Student--2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:5, p.04	9/16/2019	During the "Prairie Rendezvous" event to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Daryl Smith, the Tallgrass Prairie was renamed after him. Many speakers spoke at the Rendezvous, including President Mark Nook. The prairie was also one of the first reconstructed prairies in Iowa; photos.
62	WRC introduces intramural fee Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:5, p.01	9/16/2019	Among other changes due to budget, the Department of Recreation Services has implemented a $20 per semester fee for intramural sports beginning Fall 2019. Students give their opinions on the new fees and participation in intramurals; photo.
63	'Prairie Rendezvous' event to honor retiring professor Alldredge--Anna (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:4, p.04	9/12/2019	A Prairie Rendezvous will be held on September 14 at 10:30 am to celebrate the career of Dr. Daryl Smith. Smith was a professor at UNI and created the Tallgrass Prairie Center in 1973. At the Rendezvous, the Tallgrass Prairie will be renamed the Daryl Smith Prairie; photo.
64	CME launches year with BBQ Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:1, p.06	8/29/2019	The Center of Multicultural Education held their beginning of the school year event at Maucker Union on August 26, 2019. They held a BBQ and a host of other food from different cultures. President of UNI Mark Nook attended the event and was happy to see the campus full of people and students once more. Other foundations and campus organizations attended the event and spoke of the upcoming year; photos.
65	2019-2020 Student Fee proposal Oasheim--Michael (Class of 2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:54, p.02	5/2/2019	After being met with resistance from students and review by the Board of Regents and President Nook, the Student Fee Committee sent its official proposal to the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) on April 30, including a $90,000 re-allocation to fund the Panther Shuttle and SafeRide, which were originally cut; photo.
66	SFC votes to defund Panther Shuttle Baxter--Nicole (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 115:53, p.01	4/29/2019	The Student Fees Committee presented the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) with its decision to cut funding for the Panther Shuttle and SafeRide. Several students voiced their concerns about this decision and NISG met with President Nook to amend the matter; photo.
67	Tropical Celebration 2019 Barikor--Leziga (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 115:52, p.01	4/25/2019	President Mark Nook announced the second annual Tropical Celebration Day (TC Day) on April 22; photos.
68	'Legacy of Light' empowers women Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:36, p.04	2/18/2019	Theatre UNI will present "Legacy of Light" in Strayer-Wood Theatre from February 21 through March 3; photos.
69	CAB concert sparks controversy Hauer--Sydney (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 115:35, p.01	2/14/2019	Due to security risks that the administration kept confidential, a February 16 concert by rap artist Waka Flocka Flame had its venue and ticket sales changed. Student and student organizations commented on the changes as racial bias, and university president Mark Nook responded about the lack of transparency and decision-making; photo.
70	New program aims to boost enrollment Stelk--Caleb (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 115:17, p.02	10/22/2018	The new Panther Promise Program is seeking to boost enrollment; photo.
71	2018 Homecoming kickoff Kossayian--Emma (Class of 2023), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 115:16, p.01	10/18/2018	2018's Homecoming Week began with the Homecoming Kickoff on Lawther Field. Siraj Acharya and Megan Lenstra were crowned homecoming royalty. Three Pride Cry finalists were chosen: Alpha Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon, Dance Marathon, and Alpha Sigma Tau; photos.
72	UNI's enrollment decreases Duax--Amelia (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:13, p.02	10/8/2018	UNI is introducing new programs to increase enrollment after a several-years trend of lower enrollment; photo.
73	President Nook discusses leadership in everyday life Weber--Colby (Class of 2020), Flenker--Elly (student--2018) Northern Iowan 115:10, p.01	9/27/2018	President Mark Nook shared his leadership philosophy during the Service and Leadership Council (SLC) workshop "Leadership in Everyday Life"; photo.
74	UNI hires third-party firm to investigate fatal Rialto accident Northern Iowan 115:6, p.02	9/13/2018	UNI has hired the third-party engineering firm HBK Engineering LLC to investigate protocols and procedures in the aftermath of a steam leak in Rialto Dining Center, which resulted in the death of employee Kevin Bley.
75	Board of Regents approve tuition hike Dausener--Josh (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:1, p.04	8/23/2018	The Iowa Board of Regents have approved a 2.8 percent tuition increase.
76	New Student Guide Northern Iowan 114:54, p.	4/26/2018	A collection of articles welcoming new students to campus and to help them learn about UNI.
77	Tropical Celebration day at UNI Flanders--Anna (Student--2017), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 114:54, p.05	4/26/2018	Following a proclamation by President Mark Nook, UNI celebrated Tropical Celebration (TC) Day after 174 days of Winter.
78	UNI tuition to climb for the 2018-2019 school year Stelk--Caleb (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 114:53, p.02	4/23/2018	The UNI is proposing a 2.8% tuition increase after the Board of Regents suggested a 2-4% increase for all regent universities.
79	The Campanile: a campus icon Stekl--Caleb (Student--2017), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 114:49, p.01	4/5/2018	The history and current problems that are facing the upkeep of the Campanile.
80	President Nook meets with African Union Stekl--Caleb (Student--2017), Mitchell--Adrian (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 114:42, p.01	3/5/2018	The African Union met with university President Mark Nook to talk about the perceived inaction at UNI after President Trump called several African countries 's---hole countries.'
81	Insurance increases for UNI, staff Madden--Jacob (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:27, p.02	12/7/2017	UNI has had an increase in their insurance costs when revisions were made to the Iowa Public Employment Relations Act. The insurance increase could be as much as $3500 per family. The revision has also limited what employees are able to negotiate.
82	House GOP tax hike on graduate students raises concerns Dausener--Josua (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:26, p.01	12/4/2017	The Republican proposed tax reform package is concerning to some graduate students. The tax reform would no longer allow students to postpone paying back student loans when attending graduate school; photo.
83	MSA to discuss Islamophobia Hauer--Sydney (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:24, p.02	11/16/2017	The Muslim Student Association will host a lecture "Rise of Islamophobia" from visiting professor Khaled Beydoun. MSA hopes the lecture will help teach others about Islam, the differences between Islam and radical Islam, and help counter Islamophobia; photo.
84	UNI signs DREAMer legislation support letter Olsasky--Clinton (Class of 2018) Northern Iowan 114:18, p.02	10/26/2017	UNI is taking an official stance to protect UNI Dreamers, which are individuals enrolled in DACA. UNI signed a letter, along with 800 other colleges and universities, in support of legislative action to permanently protect Dreamers.
85	Homecoming Parade Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018) Northern Iowan 114:13, p.01	10/9/2017	The Homecoming Parade took place on October 7, with over 50 groups participating. It was sponsored by University Book & Supply. Panther Mayhem won the student organization Panther Spirit Award; photos.
86	Panther Portrait: UNI Homecoming pep rally Olsasky--Clinton (Class of 2018), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 114:13, p.04	10/9/2017	The Homecoming Pep Rally took place on October 6 in the West Gym. It included a Dance Team performance, homecoming royalty, president Mark Nook, Panther Marching Band (PMB), dance-off, and the finals for the Pride Cry competition. The final three competitors were The Movement, UNI Camp Adventure, and Student Admissions Ambassadors (SAA) & Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) - Camp Adventure won; photos.
87	Homecoming Week brings fun, food, friends Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:11, p.02	10/2/2017	UNI's Homecoming Week theme is "Panthers Awaken," after the newest Star Wars Movie. The Kick-Off event will take place on Lawther Field on Ocotber 2 and include the first part of the Pride Cry competition. Other events will include a movie screening, picnic, traditions challenge, special dinner, Welcome Back Bash, pep rally, campaniling, 5k race, parade, and football game; photo.
88	UNI Museum Herb Hake exhibit Flanders--Anna (Student--2017), Barikor--Leziga (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:10, p.05	9/28/2017	The UNI Museum at Rod Library opened its exhibit "Right Side Up: The Life and Art of Herb Hake" on September 24. The exhibit featured Hake's artwork, radio broadcasts, and television episodes as well as personal stories from former colleagues; photos.
89	Nook's State of the University Address Dausener--Josua (Student--2017), Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018) Northern Iowan 114:8, p.01	9/21/2017	President Nook gave his first State of the University Address on September 18 in Lang Hall Auditorium. He spoke about recent awards, budget challenges, faculty and staff, renovation projects, and more; photos.
90	Tuition Task Force devises tuition plans Chidley--Kelsey (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:5, p.01	9/11/2017	The Tuition Task Force, a temporary committee of the Board of Regents, met at UNI on August 7 to discuss tuition increases, state appropriations, and other issues surrounding the cost of education; photos.
91	Reynolds criticizes tuition hikes Dausener--Josua (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:1, p.04	8/24/2017	Governor Kim Reynolds criticized the proposed tuition increases at Iowa's three public universities. UNI President Mark Nook's plan to lower the burden on students involves gaining state funding, which is uncertain; photos.

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