Retirement--Faculty and Staff
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| 1 | The great legacy of Christian Ogbondah Northern Iowan 119:33, p.1 |
Christian Ogbondah, professor of journalism and communication, retired from UNI in Spring of 2022. He received the Distinguished Scholar Award last April for the work and legacy he left at UNI. Nixson Benitez writes the history and impact of Christian Ogbondah; photo. | |
| 2 | UNI employee departs after 40 years Northern Iowan 117:50, p.1 |
After 40 years of working for the university, Diana Hensley, a cashier in the Office of Business Operations, will be retiring. Hensley made many friends throughout her time at UNI and many coworkers speak highly of her; photo. | |
| 3 | NI Manager retires after 27 years Northern Iowan 116:28, p.1 |
After nearly 27 years of working at the Northern Iowan, Business Manager Michele Smith retired on January 14, 2020. A party was held in her honor at The Horny Toad on Main Street the same day; photos. | |
| 4 | Tallgrass Prairie renamed to 'Daryl Smith Prairie' Northern Iowan 116:5, p.4 |
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. |
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| 5 | 'Prairie Rendezvous' event to honor retiring professor Northern Iowan 116:4, p.4 |
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. |
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| 6 | Hagemann secretary retires after 2 decades Northern Iowan 115:54, p.4 |
Clarine "Louie" Hartman, who served as the Hagemann hall secretary for two decades, is retiring. Hartman recounts her time at UNI; photos. | |
| 7 | Former rugby coach passes Northern Iowan 112:39, p.6 |
Former rugby coach and history professor Steve Murra passed away on February 20; memorial services will be held on February 25; photo. | |
| 8 | VP of student affairs retires Northern Iowan 112:27, p.2 |
Vice president for student affairs Terry Hogan will retire; assistant vice president for administration and financial services Jan Hanish will serve as interim until the position is filled; photo. | |
| 9 | Mikkelson says good-bye to UNI Northern Iowan 111:10, p.2 |
Morris Mikkelson retired from his position as Associate Vice President of Facilities at UNI. Since his career began in 1983 he has helped build and renovate many of the buildings on campus, such as the Wellness and Recreation Center; photo. | |
| 10 | UNI says farewell to Ben Allen Northern Iowan 109:53, p.1 |
President Ben Allen reflects on the various accomplishments during his time spent at UNI. William Ruud will be taking over the presidency. | |
| 11 | Cornerstone subject of Liberal Arts Core discussion Northern Iowan 109:28, p.1 |
Changes may occur in the Liberal Arts Core, because of President Allen's retirement and a new curriculum cycle. A proposal has been made to require freshmen to take the Cornerstone Experience. The Department of Communication Studies has approved. | |
| 12 | Allen announces retirement from UNI Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.16 |
President Benjamin Allen will retire by July 1, 2013, at the latest; came to UNI un June 2006; highlights of his administration including facing difficult economic conditions, visit of Dalai Lama, and the STEM initiative; photo. | |
| 13 | UNI President Allen to retire before July 1, 2013 Northern Iowan 109:1, p.1 |
Health problems as well as the desire to spend more time with family prompted President Allen to announce his retirement plans. The Allens plan to do some traveling. President Allen also plans to do some writing on challenges to education. | |
| 14 | Allen announces retiremnt from University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2012:14, p.1 |
Benjamin Allen announced July 1, 2013 as his retirement date. He has been president for six years. | |
| 15 | Zarifis retiring after 40 years at UNI Northern Iowan 108:53, p.1 |
Director of Public Safety David Zarifis has seen many changes in his job description. He is looking forward to new challenges and "doing what his wife says" in retirement; photo. | |
| 16 | UNI feel effects of budget cuts Northern Iowan 108:3, p.1 |
State support for UNI has been cut for the third straight year. This year's shortfall is 3.6 million dollars. Class sizes are increasing. Retirements are not being replaced. Programs are being cut; photo. | |
| 17 | UNI community recognizes Schellhardt's service, character Northern Iowan 108:1, p.1 |
Tom Schellhardt honored at a reception in the Gallagher-Bluedorn as he retires and moves on to the Kansas City area; photo. | |
| 18 | Katherine Martin named acting dean of UNI's Rod Library Public Relations News Release 2011:4, p.1 |
Professor Katherine Martin will become the acting Dean of the Rod Library when Marilyn Mercado retires. | |
| 19 | Schellhardt says farewell Northern Iowan 107:57, p.1 |
Vice President of Administration and Financial Services announces his retirement. Tom Schellhardt has served UNI for nine years; photo. | |
| 20 | Allen meets with merit staff Northern Iowan 106:32, p.1 |
President Allen presented an update to the Merit staff on how the current economic situation is affecting the university. Two meetings were held to allow members from different shifts to attend; photo. | |
| 21 | Saying farewell to 2825 years of service and history; early retirement package fosters new beginnings for long-time UNI employees Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.2 |
Biographical sketches of six of the 117 UNI employees who accepted the 2009 early retirement offer; photo. | |
| 22 | Board of Regents approves UNI's budget plan Northern Iowan 106:19, p.1 |
Governor Chet Culver's ten per cent across the board budget cut trickled down to a UNI share of $8.9 million dollars. A $100 surcharge on tuition for spring, days off without pay, and reducing retirement contributions have been approved; photo. | |
| 23 | Budget cuts cause reduction in student employment Northern Iowan 105:56, p.1 |
Major reduction in the general fund budget results in not filling vacant positions, an early retirement program, not rehiring adjunct instructors, and a reduction in student employment opportunities; photo. | |
| 24 | UNI retirees honored at special breakfast Public Relations News Release 2008:543, p.1 |
The 51st annual recognition breakfast was held at the end of the academic year honoring 31 employees retiring within the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Retirees listed | |
| 25 | UNI accounting professor passes away Northern Iowan 105:49, p.5 |
LaVerne Andreessen, retired accounting emeritus professor, died April 9, 2009. Professor Andreessen remembered by students and staff; photo. | |
| 26 | Morrow to head UNI financial Aid office Public Relations News Release 2008:319, p.1 |
Joyce Morrow has been named director of financial aid at the College. She will replace Roland Carrillo, who has announced his retirement, effective Feb. 27. | |
| 27 | UNI Gallery of Art to present 'frje Echeverria: Four Decades of Working Beside Students' Public Relations News Release 2008:163, p.1 |
UNI alumnus Brad Covington curates this exhibition of paintings, drawings and mixed media works from the "prolific artist, devoted educator, and retired UNI professor of art." Echeverria will present a lecture about his work in the Kamerick Art Building. | |
| 28 | Two retired UNI math profs author more than 1,000 articles Public Relations News Release 2008:12, p.1 |
David Duncan and Bonnie Litwiller, who retired in 2005 and 2003, respectively, during a 40-year collaboration, write about applications of mathematics concepts that can be used in the classroom, particularly at the middle school and secondary level. | |
| 29 | UNI honors retirees Public Relations News Release 2007:709, p.1 |
The University of Northern Iowa's 50th annual recognition breakfast was held in the Georgian Lounge at the Commons, honoring 43 employees retiring within the 2007-2008 fiscal year. | |
| 30 | Cawelti honored for 40 years of service Northern Iowan 104:49, p.9 |
Retirement reception held for Professor Scott Cawelti; photo. | |
| 31 | Legislature tackles "Generation Iowa" issue Northern Iowan 104:30, p.2 |
Iowa examines ways of attracting young people to Iowa. The state needs workers to cover the estimated 150,000 jobs that will be open due to the retirement of the "baby boomers". | |
| 32 | UNI ROTC Northern Iowan 104:24, p.8 |
Retired UNI Professor Louis Hellwig expresses reasons for his opposition to ROTC at UNI. | |
| 33 | UNI retirees recognized at special breakfast Public Relations News Release 2007:16, p.1 |
Thirty-one retiring employees were recognized at the special breakfast. | |
| 34 | News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1 |
The annual Retirement Breakfast will take place Saturday, April 28. | |
| 35 | Coach DiCecco steps down Northern Iowan 103:45, p.19 |
Tony DiCecco retires after twelve years of coaching women's basketball; photo. | |
| 36 | What the future holds Northern Iowan 103:45, p.19 |
Prospects for the women's basketball program, following the retirement of long time coach, Tony DiCecco; photo. | |
| 37 | 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. | |
| 38 | Board of Regents to meet May 3 and 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 |
Regents will meet at UNI; list of topic discussions including mandatory fees, parking fees, and budget issues. | |
| 39 | UNI to recognize retirees Saturday, April 29 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 |
Annual recognition ceremony honors seventeen retirees this year. | |
| 40 | Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:40, p.3 |
President Robert Koob discusses what he will miss about UNI; photo | |
| 41 | Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:29, p.1 |
President Robert Koob discusses his accomplishments during his presidency; photo. | |
| 42 | Koob announces retirement from UNI presidency Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.22 |
President Koob will leave when a new President takes over; quick look at search process for a new President; photo. | |
| 43 | Justis says farewell after 30 years with UNI Northern Iowan 102:28, p.15 |
Nancy Justis will retire after thirty years at UNI in the media relations area; photo. | |
| 44 | Retiring president: 'I owe everything' to UNI Northern Iowan 102:16, p.4 |
President Koob reflects on his history with UNI from his degree to his presidency. | |
| 45 | Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:14, p.1 |
President Robert Koob discusses his retirement; photo. | |
| 46 | Koob announces retirement from University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1 |
President Koob will step down at the end of the 2005-2006 academic year. | |
| 47 | Honoring employees for years of service Northern Iowan 101:55, p.2 |
The Annual Recognition Breakfast honoring those who are retiring will be held April 30th at 8:15a.m. | |
| 48 | Long-term employees retiring from UNI to be recognized Saturday, April 30 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
Thirteen retiring employees will be honored at Recognition Breakfast. | |
| 49 | Saturday, April 30 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
The 47th Annual Recognition Breakfast will honor thirteen retiring employees. | |
| 50 | Board of Regents to meet Sept. 14 and 15 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
Topics the Board of Regents will discuss during their next meeting. | |
| 51 | UNI to recognize retirees Saturday, May 1 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1 |
Annual recognition breakfast will honor 42 employees; roster of retirees. |
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| 52 | 'Play-dates' to conference championships - Williamson has seen it all Northern Iowan 100:37, p.16 |
Profile of associate athletic director Sandra Williamson, set to retire March 31, 2004; photo. | |
| 53 | Williamson to retire from UNI athletics Northern Iowan 100:34, p.11 |
Sandra Williamson to retire after forty years in education and administration; photo. | |
| 54 | UNI to honor military alumni and staff Public Relations News Release 2002:548, p.1 |
Charles Means will be honored for his retirement from military service after 27 years. | |
| 55 | UNI recognizes retirees Saturday, May 8 Public Relations News Release 2002:506, p.1 |
UNI's 45th annual recognition breakfast will be held May 3; retirees listed. | |
| 56 | McKinney retires from campus credit union Northern Iowan 99:31, p.9 |
Manager Dean McKinney retires from the UNI Credit Union after twenty-eight years; photo. | |
| 57 | UNI recognizes retirees Campus News Network 12:18, p.3 |
A list is given of the forty-three retiring employees. | |
| 58 | UNI recognizes retirees Saturday, May 4 Public Relations News Release 2001:467, p.1 |
Forty-four UNI retiring employees will be honored at the 4th annual recognition breakfast. | |
| 59 | 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. | |
| 60 | Elmer to head Admissions and Career Center Campus News Network 11:20, p.1 |
Clark Elmer will serve as interim director of the Career Center, replacing Muriel Stone who retired May 9. | |
| 61 | Retiring long-term employees recognized Campus News Network 11:19, p.1 |
Thirty-nine retirees recognized at UNI's 43rd Annual Recognition Breakfast. | |
| 62 | Moussavi named UNI CBA interim dean Public Relations News Release 2000:394, p.1 |
Farzad Moussavi will begin duties as interim dean on July 1, 2001, replacing Bill Greer who will be retiring. | |
| 63 | Late-season change: Ahrabi-Fard retires Northern Iowan 97:55, p.16 |
Bobbi Petersen will move from assistant to head coach; photo. | |
| 64 | Long-term employees retiring from the University of Northern Iowa to be recognized Saturday, April 28 Public Relations News Release 2000:383, p.1 |
List of thirty-nine employees who have retired or will be retiring from the university in the 2000-01 fiscal year. | |
| 65 | Bodensteiner named interim dean for continuing education at UNI Campus News Network 11:13, p.1 |
James Bodensteiner will replace Glenn Hansen who is retiring. | |
| 66 | Hansen to retire after 36 years Northern Iowan 97:23, p.4 |
Profile of the Dean of Continuing Education, Glenn Hansen; photo. | |
| 67 | Bakley retires after 22 years as school's head softball coach Northern Iowan 97:1, p.20 |
Meredith Bakley's overall career record at UNI was 691-552-3 and ranks as one of the winningest coaches in the nation; photo. | |
| 68 | UNI 1999-2000 retirees; guess who's who Campus News Network 10:18, p.1 |
List of this year's retirees honored at the 42nd Annual Recognition Breakfast; photo. | |
| 69 | Long-term employees retiring from the University of Northern Iowa to be recognized Saturday, April 29 Public Relations News Release 1999:376, p.1 |
Thirty-seven employees will have retired in the 1999-2000 year and will be recognized at the Annual Recognition Breakfast; list of retirees. | |
| 70 | Geography prof calls it quits after 42 years Northern Iowan 96:52, p.11 |
Roy Chung retires after forty-two years; photo. | |
| 71 | Director George Glenn ends career with 'Macbeth' Northern Iowan 96:48, p.9 |
George Glenn retires after teaching for thirty-four years and directing twenty-nine plays; photo. | |
| 72 | UNI professor experiences life in a Japanese school Public Relations News Release 1999:6, p.1 |
Retired UNI professor James Becker discusses a semester spent in Japan observing their schools. | |
| 73 | TIAA-CREF changes approved by Regents Campus News Network 9:21, p.2 |
Employees with TIAA-CREF now have two options for managing their accounts. | |
| 74 | Retirement class of 1999 Northern Iowa Today 83:2, p.20 |
List of those who are retiring. | |
| 75 | 1998-1999 retirees Campus News Network 9:18, p.1 |
41st Annual Recognition Breakfast May 1 honored forty-one faculty and staff who are retiring from UNI with at least ten years of service. List of those who are retiring. | |
| 76 | Profile: the retirement class of '98-'99 Campus News Network 9:18, p.3 |
Notes on several retiring faculty and staff members; photo. | |
| 77 | Retirees given one last hurrah Northern Iowan 95:55, p.15 |
John Butler and Charles Dedrick are just two of the many faculty and staff members who are retiring this year; photo. | |
| 78 | Long-term employees retiring from the University of Northern Iowa will be recognized on Saturday, May 1 Public Relations News Release 1998:352, p.1 |
41st Annual Recognition Breakfast will recognize thirty-nine employees who are retiring after working at UNI for ten years or more. | |
| 79 | Retirees complete more than a millennium of service Northern Iowa Today 82:1, p.19 |
List of this year's UNI retirees. | |
| 80 | 1997-98 retirees have a combined 1125 years of experience Campus News Network 8:18, p.3 |
List of retirees and their years of service. | |
| 81 | Profile: the retirement class of '97-'98 Campus News Network 8:18, p.3 |
Profile of UNI employees who are retiring; photo. | |
| 82 | Long-term employees retiring from University of Northern Iowa to be recognized Saturday, May 2 Public Relations News Release 1997:331, p.1 |
UNI holding Annual Recognition Breakfast to honor employees retiring during the 1997-98 school year. List of retirees given. | |
| 83 | UNI bids fond farewell to retirees Northern Iowan 94:54, p.11 |
Forty-six UNI employees will be retiring or have retired this year; list of those honored. | |
| 84 | Retirees' names needed for recognition breakfast Campus News Network 8:10, p.2 |
University Development asks for names of retirees for annual recognition breakfast. | |
| 85 | John Jermier hangs up his "Jersey" Northern Iowan 94:26, p.23 |
Jersey Jermier will retire after eighteen years in position; photo. | |
| 86 | UNI to have retirement home? Northern Iowan 94:3, p.3 |
Vice President of University Advancement Joe Mitchell outlines possility of retirement housing and golf course south of campus bounded by Hudson Road, Greenhill Road, and Highway 58. | |
| 87 | University of Northern Iowa President Robert Koob to address Davenport Rotary Group Monday, June 16 Public Relations News Release 1996:444, p.1 |
President Robert Koob to speak to Davenport Rotary Group about the retiring of the Baby Boomers. | |
| 88 | 1996-97 retirees have a combined 820 years of experience Campus News Network 7:18, p.3 |
Individuals honored at 39th Annual Recognition Breakfast. | |
| 89 | Profile: the retirement class of '96-'97 Campus News Network 7:18, p.2 |
Thirty UNI employees will retire this year; photo. | |
| 90 | Long term employees retiring from University of Northern Iowa to be recognized May 3 Public Relations News Release 1996:380, p.1 |
Thirty employees will be honored at the 39th Annual Recognition Breakfast. | |
| 91 | How many is 47 plus 33? Two UNI professors approach century of combined experience Northern Iowan 93:27, p.9 |
Math professors Diane Baum and Augusta Schurrer will retire at the end of this year; photo. | |
| 92 | Northern Iowan Assistant Business Manager retiring Northern Iowan 92:61, p.1 |
Michelle Clark retires; photo. | |
| 93 | Profile: the retirement "Class of '95-'96" Campus News Network 6:17, p.3 |
Retirees share memories of their years at UNI; photo. | |
| 94 | University recognizes retiring employees Campus News Network 6:17, p.2 |
List of twenty-two retiring UNI employees who were honored May 4 at 38th Annual Recognition Breakfast. | |
| 95 | Business manager of "NI" retires after 25 years of service Northern Iowan 92:55, p.1 |
Jeanene Robertson retires; photo. | |
| 96 | Long-term employees retiring from University of Northern Iowa to be recognized May 4 Public Relations News Release 1995:336, p.1 |
Annual Recognition Breakfast will be held May 4. Twenty-two retirees will be honored. Employees listed. | |
| 97 | Faculty affairs A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.317 |
A look at salary schedules, fringe benefits, faculty loads, faculty governance, and faculty organizations in the 1950s and 1960s; photo. | |
| 98 | Setting new standards for faculty preparation, professorial rank, and retirement A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.12 |
President Latham takes initial steps to improve faculty credentials, regularize the system of faculty rank, and define the possibilities for faculty retirement; photo. | |
| 99 | The development of a retirement policy A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.158 |
The college begins participation in the TIAA plan; photo. | |
| 100 | Profile: the retirement "Class of '94-'95" Campus News Network 5:17, p.5 |
Retirees reflect on their years at UNI; photo. |