Vilsack--Thomas (Governor of Iowa)

Displaying 1 - 50 of 90 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 'Acts of cowardice' shake UNI
Northern Iowan 118:5, p.1
A reprint of an article from September 14, 2001 following the events of 9/11.
2 The news is making me sick
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.4
24 hour news cycle has the potential to turn people away from the news. The attention placed on seemingly unimportant matters makes people lose interest.
3 Gears run out of oil
Northern Iowan 103:28, p.17
Reflections on articles of the past semester.
4 Tenacious Terrapins trouble Panthers
Northern Iowan 103:28, p.15
Number 1 rated Maryland women's basketball team defeats UNI 77-33; photo.
5 Who will purchase the next Democratic ticket?
Northern Iowan 103:25, p.7
Six potential presidential candidates for the Democratic nomination discussed.
6 What has caused eminent domain?
Northern Iowan 102:56, p.1
Governor Vilsack vetoes a bill passed by the Iowa legislature; says that eminent domain is necessary in order to promote economic and job growth.
7 Governor to sign bill giving Iowa's electric utilities incentive to switch to soy-based transformer oil
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
BioTrans oil is biodegradable and benefits farmers, companies, and the environment.
8 UNI students head to capitol; lobbying to keep tuition costs down
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.5
Students traveled to Des Moines to gain support for the Transformation for Excellence program.
9 Recognized for a great season
Northern Iowan 102:36, p.15
Football team recognized at the State Capitol; photo.
10 Student government defeats teacher pay resolution
Northern Iowan 102:35, p.1
General idea of increased funding for teacher pay accepted, but wording discouraged some from supporting resolution; photo.
11 Legislature, Board of Regents discuss Vilsack's budget
Northern Iowan 102:33, p.1
Vilsack's plans would distribute millions more to the regent universities; photo.
12 Iowa teachers rank near bottom of pay scale; UNI education majors seen alternatives in other states.
Northern Iowan 102:30, p.1
Students and graduates are frustrated by low teacher pay in Iowa, a state that values education; photo.
13 Thursday, Sept. 29
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
Iowa Business Council "Early Childhood Development/Education Awareness Conference" will be held.
14 Students want to help victims of Katrina
Northern Iowan 102:4, p.1
Students and legislators are both working to help victims of the recent hurricane disaster; photo.
15 Governor signs landmark bill giving companies tax incentive to switch to soy-based metalworking fluids
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Two dollar per gallon income tax credit will be given to companies that switch from petroleum.
16 Governor Vilsack proposes tax hike; cigarette smokers feel the burn
Northern Iowan 101:32, p.1
In an attempt to pay for rising health care costs and offset budget problems, Governor Vilsack is proposing to increase the price of a pack of cigarettes by one dollar.
17 Tensions force two Regents to resign
Northern Iowan 101:32, p.1
John Forsyth and David Neil have resigned from the Iowa Board of Regents amid talk of conflicts of interest.
18 Russell Hall looks to renovate
Northern Iowan 101:6, p.1
Russell Hall to be next in line for expansion and renovation; photo.
19 Omnibus Bill proposes level funding, renovation bonds
Northern Iowan 100:47, p.1
Description of the Republican state legislative plan for the 2005 budget.
20 Vilsack vetoes 'small' bill
Northern Iowan 100:41, p.1
Debates rages over amount of increase in public school funding in Iowa; photo.
21 Forgivable loan program offers incentive to teach in Iowa
Northern Iowan 100:17, p.3
Students who teach subjects in which there are teacher shortages in Iowa will be forgiven twenty percent of their loan each year for up to five years.
22 UNI center cosponsors state conference on diversity
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Disproportional Minority Confinement Resource Center will hold their second annual statewide conference in Des Moines.
23 NI year in review
Northern Iowan 99:55, p.1
Highlights from the year's big news stories; photo.
24 Election levels political field; election 2002 results
Northern Iowan 99:20, p.1
Democrats Tom Vilsack and Tom Harkin won the election Tuesday, while Republicans gained seats in Congress; photo.
25 Know the vote! Brief candidate overview for today's election
Northern Iowan 99:19, p.1
Information is provided on candidates for Iowa Governor, U.S. Senator, and Iowa Representative in the 1st District.
26 UNI didn't fly with 'West Wing' actors
Northern Iowan 99:17, p.1
Governor Tom Vilsack, Senator Tom Harkin, congressional candidate Ann Hutchison, and actors Dule Hill and Bradley Whitford did not appear on campus, due to scheduling difficulties.
27 TV's 'West Wing' stars join Iowan 'left wings'; actors want students to vote on Nov. 5
Northern Iowan 99:16, p.1
Dule Hill and Bradley Whitford, television actors on the show "West Wing", Tom Vilsack, Tom Harkin, and Ann Hutchison will be in the Great Reading Room in Seerley Hall on October 26 to encourage students to vote in the upcoming election.
28 Governor Vilsack visits UNI students; Tuesday's forum provided answers to the UNI community from its governor
Northern Iowan 99:6, p.1
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack visited campus and spoke to students concerning the recent and upcoming tuition hikes; photo.
29 Chance to raise tuition concerns to Vilsack
Northern Iowan 99:5, p.9
Encourages students to talk to Governor Vilsack about the possible tuition hike while he is on campus today.
30 Student forum with Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack
Northern Iowan 99:4, p.1
Governor Tom Vilsack will visit the UNI campus on September 17 to talk with students, faculty, and staff.
31 Vilsack's 9/11 anniversary message
Northern Iowan 99:4, p.12
Text of Governor Tom Vilsack's speech on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
32 Gross blames Vilsack for tuition costs
Northern Iowan 99:1, p.5
Republican candidate for governor, Doug Gross, spoke on Tom Vilsack's performance and tuition costs at a news conference on campus
33 Vilsack focuses on education initiative
Northern Iowan 99:1, p.5
Governor Tom Vilsack spoke on campus about a possible program called "Iowa Learns."
34 UNI to host 57th year of Girls State activities June 9-14
Public Relations News Release 2001:516, p.1
Girls State has been on campus for 50 consecutive years; a list of staff members is given.
35 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.
36 Vilsack signs 'English-only' bill; supporters of bill hope it will unify the people of Iowa
Northern Iowan 98:42, p.1
Eighty-one percent of Iowans feel that the 'English-only' bill will unite the people of Iowa but others on campus feel it will send a wrong message about Iowa.
37 Vilsack focuses on Iowan education
Northern Iowan 98:34, p.1
Governor Vilsack talked about his plan to give tax credits to college graduates who choose to stay in Iowa; photo.
38 Governor's visit prompts tuition questions
Northern Iowan 98:26, p.1
Governor Vilsack met with school leaders and students during his visit to UNI; photo.
39 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.
40 Iowa needs new leadership
Northern Iowan 98:25, p.10
Encourages students to vote against Tom Vilsack in the upcoming primaries and election.
41 Governor Vilsack to visit UNI campus
Northern Iowan 98:25, p.1
Schedule of events for Governor Vilsack's visit.
42 Student voices
Northern Iowan 98:24, p.13
Students answer the question "Are you interested in going to see Governor Vilsack? Why or why not?"; photo.
43 Vilsack talks tuition, taxes
Northern Iowan 98:24, p.1
Governor Vilsack makes his annual visit to UNI to speak with students and faculty; photo.
44 Governor to visit UNI campus
Public Relations News Release 2001:216, p.1
Governor Tom Vilsack will visit UNI on December 4.
45 Vilsack wants to save Iowa
Northern Iowan 98:13, p.1
Governor Vilsack proposes state income tax credits in order to encourage students to stay in Iowa after graduation; photo.
46 State officers inaugurated at Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2000:469, p.1
A list is given of those participants that were elected for state and county officials at the 56th annual Iowa Girls State.
47 Gov. Vilsack presents 'Governor's Cup' to UNI cadet
Public Relations News Release 2000:402, p.1
Seth Hall is selected at the most outstanding Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet.
48 Vilsack meets Russian students
Northern Iowan 97:52, p.4
UNI and Russian students discuss differences between the governments in Russia and the United States.
49 UNI Day proclaimed
Campus News Network 11:17, p.1
UNI's 125th anniversary announced as UNI Day.
50 UNI to mark 125th anniversary with series of special events
Public Relations News Release 2000:308, p.1
Governor Tom Vilsack will recognize UNI for service to Iowa, kicking off a number of events to celebrate the university's 125th anniversary.