Saliu--Mili (Class of 2021)
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring commencement moves in-person Northern Iowan 117:38, p.1 |
UNI announced that it would be holding a limited in-person spring commencement ceremony. UNI plans to host three separate ceremonies to allow for social distancing that follows COVID-19 safety restrictions. The ceremony will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person; photo. | |
| 2 | Student drafts plan for in-person commencement Northern Iowan 117:36, p.2 |
Senior digital communications major Mili Saliu created a petition and plan to hold an in-person commencement ceremony for Spring 2021. Saliu will meet with the Provost to discuss her plan, and had already provided a copy of the plan and petition signatures to President Nook and Provost Wohlpart. | |
| 3 | In-person commencement bill introduced Northern Iowan 117:35, p.1 |
In response to backlash against UNI's decision to hold spring commencement virtually, the Commencement Committee held an emergency meeting February 16 to discuss concerns and possibilities for the ceremony. Additionally, UNI alumnus and newly-elected Iowa representative Carter Nordman introduced a bill to the Iowa State Legislature that would require Iowa's three Regent universities to hold in-person spring commencement ceremonies. UNI senior Mili Saliu began a petition asking the university to reconsider their decision to hold commencement virtually, and it has gathered over 2,000 signatures; photo. | |
| 4 | Virtual commencement yields petition Northern Iowan 117:33, p.1 |
Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the Registrar announced Spring 2021 commencement will be held virtually. Student Mili Saliu began a petition for the university to reconsider, and as of writing it had over 1,600 signatures; photo. |