Koob--Robert D. [Class of 1962; President of UNI]

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1	'Acts of cowardice' shake UNI Northern Iowan 118:5, p.1	09/13/2021	A reprint of an article from September 14, 2001 following the events of 9/11.
2	Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund accepting applications Northern Iowan 107:20, p.1	11/05/2010	Scholarship applications are due November 12 for scholarships provided by former UNI president, Robert Koob, and his wife Yvonne; photo.
3	UNI provost search narrows to four candidates Northern Iowan 105:24, p.1	11/21/2008	Provost search narrows to four candidates. James Lubker has been serving as the interim provost for four years; photo.
4	UNI program named 'Best in Nation' Northern Iowan 104:29, p.1	01/25/2008	Christopher Edginton accepted the Sprint Foundation American Humanics Program Excellence Award in Kansas City for UNI.
5	Goossen named publisher of Ames Tribune Northern Iowan 104:2, p.6	08/28/2007	Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations named publisher of the Ames Tribune and President of Iowa Newspapers, Inc.; photo.
6	Full week of Thanksgiving break Northern Iowan 103:39, p.6	02/20/2007	Board of Regents approved a calendar change for UNI. Students will have the entire week off for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2007.
7	Untitled Northern Iowa Today 91:1, p.	01/01/2007	The McLeod Center opens; photo.
8	A great weekend to be a Panther Northern Iowan 103:25, p.9	11/21/2006	Opening ceremony for the McLeod Center filled with sports action, speakers, and Panther fans; photo.
9	Two at UNI receive Regents Staff Excellence Awards Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/20/2006	Jon Buse and Brenda Buzynski received Regents Staff Excellence Awards.
10	Panel focuses on disability awareness Northern Iowan 103:19, p.11	10/31/2006	UNI is doing well in putting financial resources to work to aid students with disabilities. Awareness among the campus community continues to be a priority; photo.
11	Former UNI president still contributing to college Northern Iowan 103:18, p.5	10/27/2006	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.
12	Koob Fund fosters community engagement Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/10/2006	More than $350,000 has been raised to support the Robert and Yvonne Koob Endowment Fund for Student Community Engagement.
13	Transfer enrollment at UNI down, transfer enrollment up Northern Iowan 103:6, p.1	09/15/2006	Drop in enrollment falls in line with earlier projections. Registrar Phil Patton thinks enrollment will increase in the next few years; photo.
14	President Allen new to campus same as many students Northern Iowan 103:1, p.1	08/25/2006	President Allen shares some of his experiences during his first months on the job; photo.
15	UNI graduation in China is first UNI graduation ceremony held outside United States; June 18 event marks Robert D. Koob's last official duty Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	06/13/2006	Forty-five students will be taking part in the ceremony.
16	Monday, May 1 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/01/2006	Speech and discussion about disproportionate numbers of minority children in the child welfare system; farewell in Maucker Union for President and Mrs. Koob.
17	Color-a-Koob contest winner and runners up Northern Iowan 102:55, p.12	04/28/2006	Coloring contest winner and runners up are announced and displayed.
18	University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 6 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/28/2006	Commencement groups and times listed; number of people to speak and be recognized.
19	We bid you, adieu, Bob Koob A reflection of UNI's President from 1995-2006 Northern Iowan 102:55, p.1	04/28/2006	President Koob's impact on UNI and the community during his tenure are revisited; photo.
20	Community invited to farewell reception for President and Mrs. Koob Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/24/2006	Farewell for President Koob is free and open to the public.
21	Monday, May 1 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.3	04/24/2006	Speech will be given on the topic of Racial Disparities in Child Welfare; Farewell open house for Bob Koob will take place.
22	An honorable system? Northern Iowan 102:53, p.8	04/21/2006	Expresses concerns about the higher requirements for May graduates to qualify for academic honors.
23	More budget cuts for Iowa Northern Iowan 102:51, p.3	04/14/2006	University awaits the announcement of the budget. Current estimates from the statehouse don't look good for Iowa's public universities.
24	Second presidential candidate John Folkins visits campus Northern Iowan 102:51, p.1	04/14/2006	Presidential candidate John Folkins sees three essential pillars to university education; inquiry, engagement, and achievement for students; expressed his belief that public education should be available to everyone.
25	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:49, p.5	04/07/2006	President Koob talks about the relationship of UNI to its alumni.
26	Second Annual Cedar Valley Nonprofit Awards announced by UNI American Humanics Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/07/2006	Five individuals and four organizations were honored by the UNI American Humanics for outstanding nonprofit work in the Cedar Valley.
27	UNI faculty to be recognized for community engagement Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/06/2006	UNI faculty members were chosen as the first-ever recipients of the Veridian Credit Union Community Engagement Awards.
28	UNI President Koob will be honored by Iowa Legislature Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/04/2006	President Koob will be honored with a state resolution for his service to UNI and to Iowa.
29	Friday, April 7 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	04/03/2006	Beginning Reading Conference will be held in Schindler Education Center; American Humanics Nonprofit Awards Luncheon will take place in the Commons Slife Ballroom.
30	Monday, March 27 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/27/2006	"Plena Libre" will be performed as part of the Kaleidoscope Series for Youth; President Koob will accept the "Best Practices Award" from the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education; Earth Science Seminar will take place.
31	Wednesday, March 29 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	03/27/2006	Presentation on how women can overcome feelings of doubt on the job; Sigma Xi Seminar will host Robert Koob.
32	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:45, p.4	03/24/2006	President Koob offers his views on the recent establishment of the Robert D. Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement.
33	'Rethinking Science Education' topic for UNI's President Koob at Sigma Xi lecture Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/22/2006	President Koob will present a UNI Sigma Xi lecture in the McCollum Science Hall, dealing with science education.
34	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:44, p.4	03/10/2006	President Koob talks about the overall value of an education at UNI.
35	Top paid faculty at UNI Northern Iowan 102:43, p.1	03/07/2006	Quick look at highest paid UNI employees; rationale for rate of pay; photo.
36	Koob rejects job offer to keep money in budget Northern Iowan 102:41, p.1	02/28/2006	Robert Koob turns down job with the Regents to help UNI with budget problems.
37	Thursday, March 2 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	02/27/2006	"Jesus, Mary Magdalene and the Da Vinci Code" part of a four week course offered by UNI's Lifelong University; "Mr. School of Music" competition will be held; Leaders on Leadership series will continue with a presentation by President Koob.
38	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:40, p.3	02/24/2006	President Robert Koob discusses what he will miss about UNI; photo
39	Leadership and governance next topics for Leaders on Leadership Series at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/24/2006	"Reflections on Leadership and Governance" will be the topic of discussion for Robert Koob during the Leaders on Leadership Series.
40	Another budget cut for UNI Northern Iowan 102:38, p.1	02/17/2006	Requests for increased funding for the Regent universities have not been met; much smaller increase proposed.
41	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:38, p.1	02/17/2006	President Koob discusses Northern Iowa Student Government elections; photo.
42	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:36, p.1	02/10/2006	President Robert Koob discusses traveling for his job; photo.
43	UNI president decides not to take Board of Regents' job Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/10/2006	Robert Koob will not join the Board of Regents as a senior adviser for educational policy, as announced last fall.
44	Campus visit a must for presidential candidate finalists Northern Iowan 102:35, p.8	02/07/2006	Presidential hopefuls will be brought to campus to meet students, faculty, and staff, as well as to experience what UNI has to offer; photo.
45	Student government defeats teacher pay resolution Northern Iowan 102:35, p.1	02/07/2006	General idea of increased funding for teacher pay accepted, but wording discouraged some from supporting resolution; photo.
46	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:34, p.1	02/03/2006	President Robert Koob discusses how students can lobby and speak to legislators individually, or get involved with a group; photo.
47	Campus Committee discusses evaluation criteria for new president Northern Iowan 102:32, p.4	01/27/2006	Committee continues process of selecting new president for UNI.
48	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:32, p.1	01/27/2006	President Robert Koob discusses what he thinks would help keep Iowa graduates in the state; photo.
49	Panther sculpture is gift from UNI seniors Northern Iowan 102:32, p.9	01/27/2006	Life size panther and circular pool will be installed near the CME; photo.
50	UNI receives national award for community-college collaboration Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/25/2006	UNI's 2 + 2 Program is being recognized with the 2006 Best Practice Award for Collaboration with Community Colleges from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
51	Students have say in search for new pres Northern Iowan 102:31, p.8	01/24/2006	NISG president Joe Murphy encourages students to comment on what they would like to see in a new university president.
52	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:30, p.1	01/20/2006	President Robert Koob discusses changes he would like to see concerning Iowa education; photo.
53	UNI Leadership Development Certificate Program to begin Wednesday Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/20/2006	Four-month long leadership program involving eighteen local business leaders will result in certification.
54	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:29, p.1	01/13/2006	President Robert Koob discusses his accomplishments during his presidency; photo.
55	One nice ride: fans trek to Tennessee; UNI faithful travel with gridders to first-ever National Championship Northern Iowan 102:29, p.11	01/13/2006	UNI supporters travel thirteen hours to see football team compete in national championship game; photo.
56	Search for Pres. needs input Northern Iowan 102:29, p.5	01/13/2006	Students encouraged to submit ideas and opinions to search committee in pursuit of new university president.
57	Koob announces retirement from UNI presidency Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.22	01/01/2006	President Koob will leave when a new President takes over; quick look at search process for a new President; photo.
58	Man of science ministers to prisoners Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.12	01/01/2006	Profile of Jerry Nelsen, who is involved with prison ministry; photo.
59	Maucker memorial service Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.34	01/01/2006	Ann Maucker King presents President Koob with her father's Meikeljohn Award plaque; photo.
60	OSP bringing good work into the world Northern Iowa Today 90:1, p.36	01/01/2006	A look at the work of the Office of Sponsored Programs; photo.
61	Saturday, Dec. 17 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/12/2005	Five UNI senior cadets will be commissioned as second lieutenants for the ROTC; UNI Commencement ceremonies will include various speakers.
62	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:28, p.1	12/09/2005	President Robert Koob discusses rising tuition; photo.
63	The Koob succession; search committee hits roadblock Northern Iowan 102:28, p.4	12/09/2005	Some faculty members request more representation on committee that selects new president.
64	University of Northern Iowa to host Commencement in the UNI-Dome Dec. 17 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/09/2005	Graduation ceremonies for the University of Northern Iowa will take place in the UNI-Dome.
65	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:26, p.1	12/02/2005	President Robert Koob discusses the process of selecting a new UNI president; photo.
66	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:24, p.1	11/18/2005	President Robert Koob discusses his upcoming developmental leave and joining the Board of Regents as an advisor; photo.
67	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:22, p.1	11/11/2005	President Robert Koob discusses the graduate programs at UNI; photo.
68	Amendments help student aid resolution pass in NISG Northern Iowan 102:21, p.1	11/08/2005	NISG asks for Iowa Congressional support in bolstering student aid.
69	Koob, Murphy think proposed tuition increases 'reasonable' Northern Iowan 102:21, p.1	11/08/2005	Tuition increases for the next school year are slated to be 5.5 percent, other issues including the selection of a new president also discussed; photo.
70	Board of Regents excellence awards recognize faculty, staff Northern Iowan 102:20, p.12	11/04/2005	Awards honor those who have made an impact at UNI.
71	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:20, p.1	11/04/2005	President Robert Koob discusses paying for college; photo.
72	Health Center sports new look Northern Iowan 102:19, p.1	11/01/2005	Student Health Center had official grand opening last Friday; photo.
73	Congress plans $15 billion cuts, UNI-PIRG tries to block Northern Iowan 102:18, p.5	10/28/2005	Budget cuts will cause more college debt for students.
74	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:18, p.1	10/28/2005	President Robert Koob discusses the recent fires on campus; photo.
75	Grant Erwin receives Lux Award for service, involvement in the community Northern Iowan 102:18, p.11	10/28/2005	Grant Erwin has participated in several activities at UNI, including the Relay for Life; photo.
76	Students First campaign reaches $112 million in just four year Northern Iowan 102:17, p.3	10/25/2005	Campaign made new scholarships possible and allowed for improvements such as the McLeod Center.
77	UNI President Robert Koob and students to voice opposition to 'Budget Reconciliation Act' Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/24/2005	News conference regarding Budget Reconciliation Act will take place.
78	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:16, p.1	10/21/2005	President Robert Koob discusses talking with students and faculty; photo.
79	Retiring president: 'I owe everything' to UNI Northern Iowan 102:16, p.4	10/21/2005	President Koob reflects on his history with UNI from his degree to his presidency.
80	UNI celebrates grand opening of Student Health Center Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/21/2005	Ceremony and dedication will be held on October 28 for the opening of the new Student Health Center.
81	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:14, p.1	10/14/2005	President Robert Koob discusses his retirement; photo.
82	Koob announces retirement from University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/12/2005	President Koob will step down at the end of the 2005-2006 academic year.
83	Committee plans school spirit this week Northern Iowan 102:13, p.1	10/11/2005	Homecoming committee spends nearly a year planning the events that make Homecoming function smoothly; photo.
84	UNI Lux service award recipients and finalists to be honored at Homecoming game Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/11/2005	Five students will be honored at the Homecoming game with the Lux Service Award; activity profile of recipients/finalists given.
85	Tuesday, Oct. 11 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/10/2005	Bone marrow drive; "Meet the Pres" will feature President Koob; "Justice at Home, Peace Abroad: Rally to Stop the War" presented by the Students for Social Justice.
86	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:12, p.1	10/07/2005	President Robert Koob discusses the affordability of college and Homecoming; photo.
87	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:10, p.1	09/30/2005	President Robert Koob discusses what he thinks is great about UNI, and how new recruiting tactics are bringing in more students; photo.
88	Thursday, Sept. 29 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	09/26/2005	Iowa Business Council "Early Childhood Development/Education Awareness Conference" will be held.
89	Tuesday, Sept. 27 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/26/2005	Panel discussion on future of U. S. Supreme Court will be held; Iowa Business Council will present "Early Childhood Development/Education Awareness Conference".
90	Enrollment up due to new recruitment efforts, says Koob Northern Iowan 102:6, p.4	09/16/2005	Overall enrollment is down and stands at 12,513 for the fall semester. That is mainly due to graduating the largest number of students in UNI history during last school year; the number of freshmen, transfer, and graduate students is up; photo.
91	New freshman, transfer and graduate student enrollments up at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/07/2005	Enrollment in up this year for new freshmen, transfers, and graduate students. Fall enrollment stands at 12,513.
92	For ninth year, UNI ranked second Northern Iowan 102:1, p.5	08/26/2005	UNI is ranked second in the "Midwestern Universities--Master's" category behind Truman State University in Missouri.
93	Welcome back Northern Iowan 102:1, p.1	08/26/2005	Letter from President Koob talks about exciting things happening at UNI; photo.
94	Welcome Week activities kick off school year Northern Iowan 102:1, p.13	08/26/2005	Welcome week activities scheduled and explained.
95	For ninth consecutive year, UNI ranked second on 'U. S. News & World Report' list Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	08/19/2005	UNI ranked second in the Midwestern-Master's category, and nineteenth in a list of public and private universities across the midwest.
96	UNI classes begin Monday, Aug. 22; 'Welcome Week' offers variety of activities Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	08/16/2005	University events scheduled from August 19-28.
97	Diversity matters Northern Iowa Today 89:2, p.32	07/01/2005	Gwenne Culpepper talks about the value of diversity; outline of recent diversity efforts on campus; photo.
98	One dream becomes reality . . . And another begins . . . Northern Iowa Today 89:2, p.	07/01/2005	Beams raised for McLeod Center; ground broken for Business and Community Service building; photo.
99	UNI breaks ground on new business building; east campus structure will be completed by fall 2006 Northern Iowan 101:58, p.1	06/24/2005	Newest addition to UNI campus will be Business and Community Services Building (BCS); cost will be about $4.6 million; should be completed by fall of 2006.
100	New Presidential Scholars to begin studies at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/22/2005	Twenty students will receive $7000 per year for four years; names listed.