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

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401 Romano to return to University of Northern Iowa as vice president for educational and student services
Public Relations News Release 1999:27, p.1
After serving as vice president for student services at Hollins College, C. Renee Romano will return to UNI.
402 For third consecutive year UNI ranked second in U.S News & World Report's Top Midwest Regional Public Universities
Campus News Network 10:2, p.1
Criteria for ranking included academic reputation, retention, faculty resources, and alumni giving.
403 Cream of the Midwest crop; UNI wins national recognition
Northern Iowan 96:1, p.1
UNI is ranked second in the Midwest in U.S. News and World Report's guidebook to best colleges.
404 For the third consecutive year University of Northern Iowa ranked second in U.S. News & World Report's top Midwest regional public universities
Public Relations News Release 1999:21, p.1
Rankings will appear in "America's Best Colleges" guidebook, which will be available beginning August 23, 1999.
405 Move-In Crews helping students get settled in UNI residence halls
Public Relations News Release 1999:15, p.1
More than two hundred will assist students moving into the dorms next weekend.
406 Calhoun to head University Advancement Division
Campus News Network 9:22, p.1
William Calhoun was appointed by the Board of Regents as Vice President for University Advancement and president of the University Foundation; photo.
407 New performing arts center names regional advisory board
Campus News Network 9:22, p.2
UNI president Robert Koob named a 24-member regional advisory board for the new Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
408 Calhoun named vice president of University Advancement
Northern Iowan 95:61, p.1
William Calhoun named vice president of University Advancement and president of the UNI Foundation.
409 University of Northern Iowa names William Calhoun vice president
Public Relations News Release 1999:3, p.1
William Calhoun has been appointed Vice President for Advancement and President of the University Foundation at UNI.
410 Design, Family and Consumer Sciences receives largest corporate gift to UNI
Campus News Network 9:21, p.1
Computer Designs, Inc., gave UNI software valued at over $2.3 million for use in department; photo.
411 Wooing the Class of 2003
Northern Iowa Today 83:2, p.6
Description of changed situation in which UNI actively markets itself and seeks students; photo.
412 $2.3 million; UNI receives largest corporate donation
Northern Iowan 95:58, p.1
Textile and Apparel Program received software package from Lectra Systems Group worth $2,326,350; photo.
413 Largest corporate gift to the University of Northern Iowa Foundation presented Thursday, June 24
Public Relations News Release 1998:428, p.1
UNI will receive corporate gift of software totaling $2.3 million.
414 Largest corporate gift to the University of Northern Iowa Foundation to be presented Thursday, June 24
Public Relations News Release 1998:426, p.1
Textiles and Apparel Program will receive $2.3 million software program. Remarks at the June 24 presentation to be made by President Koob, James Chadney, Howard Barnes, and Nan Frazee-Byington.
415 University of Northern Iowa awards degrees to 1292 spring graduates
Public Relations News Release 1998:413, p.1
UNI gave out 1292 degrees at Commencement, May 8. A list of those who received degrees is given.
416 Commencement '99
Campus News Network 9:19, p.1
Commencement; photo.
417 Regents' Center for Early Developmental Education forms partnership with community agencies to develop model program in Waterloo
Public Relations News Release 1998:365, p.1
UNI is working to develop an early childhood education center in conjunction with several area agencies. Janice Freeburg Cannon will give $1 million to the project.
418 Podolefsky named Provost/VPAA
Campus News Network 9:18, p.1
Aaron Podolefsky named the new Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost; photo.
419 Untitled
Campus News Network 9:18, p.1
President Koob and Margie Gutknecht serving omelets at Senior Breakfast; photo.
420 '98-'99 A year of wet and wonderful memories
Northern Iowan 95:55, p.3
Events from past year include the new UNI-Dome roof leaking, Performing Arts Center construction, new NISG leaders, Al Gore speaking in Waterloo, President Koob cooking omelets for seniors, and stalled construction on Sigma Alpha Epsilon house; photo.
421 University of Northern Iowa commencement ceremonies to be held in the UNI-Dome May 8
Public Relations News Release 1998:355, p.1
Students will graduate from UNI Saturday at two ceremonies in the Dome. Neil D. Bubke and Michael W. Clausman will deliver the student addresses at each ceremony.
422 Untitled
Northern Iowan 95:53, p.1
President Koob and Jessica Weigel cooked omelets for seniors last Tuesday; photo.
423 'Envisioning Education' to be presented by University of Northern Iowa president Robert Koob Wednesday, April 28 at Sioux City Sertoma Club
Public Relations News Release 1998:350, p.1
President Koob will present 'Envisioning Education' April 28 in Sioux City.
424 Senior Week 'leafs a lasting impression'
Northern Iowan 95:51, p.1
Senior class will be honored next week with dance, free food, and many other activities, including President Koob cooking omelets for students.
425 University of Northern Iowa holding community visitation day in Sioux City, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 27-28
Public Relations News Release 1998:328, p.1
UNI will hold a community visitation day in Sioux City, April 27-28. Activities include third grade classes on ICN, Jazz Band I performance, and alumni reception and dinner.
426 Provost candidates selected for campus interviews
Campus News Network 9:14, p.1
Provost candidates Patricia Cummins, Michael Marsden, Aaron Podolefsky, and Greg Weisenstein have been selected to interview for the position beginning this week.
427 'Envisioning Education' to be presented by University of Northern Iowa president Robert Koob Monday March 8 at Davenport Rotary
Public Relations News Release 1998:279, p.1
President Robert Koob will present 'Envisioning Education' to the Davenport Rotary Club on March 8.
428 University of Northern Iowa holding community visitation day in Dubuque Tuesday, Feb. 23
Public Relations News Release 1998:251, p.1
Visitation Day will include programs, tours, and representatives Robert Koob, Chris Ritrievi, Sara-Marie Belcastro, Deedra Billings, Jason Badtram, Jennifer Feldmann, Michael Whitted, Doug Kilburg, Sara Kohnen, and Mick Mack.
429 'Envisioning Education' to be presented by University of Northern Iowa president Robert Koob Tuesday, Jan. 26 at West Des Moines Rotary
Public Relations News Release 1998:217, p.1
President Koob will present an "Envisioning Education" seminar in West Des Moines on January 26.
430 650 graduate over semester break
Northern Iowan 95:29, p.2
Three commencement ceremonies were held December 19, 1998, in West Gym.
431 President Koob moderates PBS satellite event on web-based delivery of courses
Campus News Network 9:10, p.2
President Koob moderated program November 5 that demonstrated models of distance education via the Web.
432 Building naming honors Curris
Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.20
October 2, 1998, ceremony celebrates naming and dedication of Curris Business Building; photo.
433 College is Possible campaign promotes affordability
Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.24
National campaign underway; President Koob cites UNI as a good example of an affordable college.
434 John Deere Auditorium designation honors gift
Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.23
$250,000 gift used to refurbish auditorium and to build ICN room in Curris Business Building; photo.
435 Realizing a vision: UNI dedicates the Wellness/Recreation Center
Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.4
Account of dedication ceremony; photo.
436 Remembering Sue Follon
Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.34
Obituary and tribute.
437 University of Northern Iowa commencement ceremonies to be held Dec. 19
Public Relations News Release 1998:183, p.1
UNI will hold Commencement ceremonies for fall graduates on December 19. Sandy Dean Conklin, Mark L. Schrad, and Steven C. Thune will speak at the event.
438 'Envisioning Education' to be presented by University of Northern Iowa president Robert Koob Friday, Dec. 4 at Ames Kiwanis
Public Relations News Release 1998:169, p.1
President Koob will give presentation at the Ames Kiwanis on the future of education as part of "Envisioning Education" speakers program.
439 Remembering Sue Follon
Campus News Network 9:8, p.1
Remembering Vice President for Educational and Student Services Sue Follon who died November 4, 1998; photo.
440 UNI participates in "College is Possible" campaign
Campus News Network 9:8, p.3
"College is Possible" national campaign focuses on financing college education and controlling college costs.
441 Branstad, Koob to dedicate new Wellness Center today
Northern Iowan 95:21, p.1
Wellness/Recreation Center will be dedicated today; photo.
442 Follon remembered for commitment to excellence
Northern Iowan 95:21, p.9
Vice President for Educational and Student Services Sue Follon is remembered; photo.
443 Koob: Follon's replacement will come from outside UNI
Northern Iowan 95:21, p.1
UNI hopes to hire a replacement for Sue Follon who was Vice President of Educational and Student Services by end of November.
444 Dedication Ceremony
Campus News Network 9:7, p.1
Wellness/Recreation Center will be dedicated November 10 with Terry Branstad and Robert Koob in attendance.
445 Search for Provost under way
Campus News Network 9:7, p.1
Committee named for search for new Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost to replace Nancy Marlin; interim provost is Aaron Podolefsky.
446 Search for new provost is on
Northern Iowan 95:20, p.2
Search is beginning now for a new vice president for academic affairs and provost.
447 Memorial service for University of Northern Iowa vice president Sue Follon at Maucker Union Saturday, November 7
Public Relations News Release 1998:129, p.1
Sue Follon, Vice President for Educational and Student Services, died November 4. Memorial will be held at Maucker Union.
448 John Deere Auditorium formally unveiled in University of Northern Iowa's Curris Business Building
Public Relations News Release 1998:127, p.1
Room in the Curris Business Building officially named John Deere Auditorium in recognition of $250,000 gift. Gift also helped fund ICN room in the building.
449 The University of Northern Iowa will hold dedication ceremony for the new Wellness/Recreation Center on Tuesday, November 10
Public Relations News Release 1998:124, p.1
UNI will hold dedication center for new Wellness/Recreation Center.
450 "Envisioning Education" to be presented by University of Northern Iowa speaker Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Council Bluffs Lions Club
Public Relations News Release 1998:116, p.1
Statewide speakers program "Envisioning Education" to continue with address by Joe Mitchell in Council Bluffs.
451 University of Northern Iowa begins search for provost
Public Relations News Release 1998:112, p.1
Robert Koob and search committee discuss options for replacing former provost Nancy Marlin. List of search committee members given.
452 Dedication ceremony
Campus News Network 9:6, p.1
Wellness/Recreation Center dedication will be November 10.
453 UNI receives largest gift ever
Campus News Network 9:6, p.1
$3.6 million gift was given to UNI from the estate of Everett Alderman for the "Students First" Campaign in honor of his parents A. Bruce Alderman and Gertrude Welty Alderman; photo.
454 UNI participating in national "College is Possible" campaign
Public Relations News Release 1998:100, p.1
Robert Koob to discuss UNI's involvement with the campaign.
455 "Envisioning Education" to be presented by University of Northern Iowa speaker Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Fort Dodge Kiwanis
Public Relations News Release 1998:95, p.1
Statewide speakers program entitled "Envisioning Education" to continue in Fort Dodge on October 27 with Robert Koob addressing the Kiwanis Club.
456 UNI receives largest donation in history
Northern Iowan 95:15, p.1
Everett Alderman donated $3.6 million to UNI to fund 9-10 scholarships per year in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; photo.
457 Big gift for UNI
Northern Iowan 95:14, p.1
Officials expected to announce today a $3 million bequest to UNI from the estate of Everett Alderman.
458 University of Northern Iowa Foundation unveils largest gift ever
Public Relations News Release 1998:88, p.1
Estate of Everett Alderman will fund $3.6 million gift for the Students First Capital Campaign.
459 University of Northern Iowa to launch statewide speakers program in Cherokee Monday, Oct. 19
Public Relations News Release 1998:89, p.1
Roger Kueter to speak on meeting the challenges of education October 19 in Cherokee.
460 University of Northern Iowa holding Community Visitation Day in Ft. Dodge Tuesday, Oct. 27
Public Relations News Release 1998:90, p.1
UNI planned programs and special visitations in classrooms throughout the Ft. Dodge area schools on October 27.
461 UNI to announce largest gift ever to its foundation
Public Relations News Release 1998:81, p.1
UNI Foundation will announce its largest private donation October 16 at news conference in Maucker Union.
462 Panther Reign promises a deluge of activities
Northern Iowan 95:13, p.1
This week's Homecoming festivities center around the theme "Panther Reign".
463 Deno "humbled" by dedication of Curris Business Building
Campus News Network 9:5, p.1
Dedication ceremony for Curris Business Building was well attended despite the rain; photo.
464 President Koob explains management style, budget process to P&S staff
Campus News Network 9:5, p.3
Summary of speech to professional and scientific staff members October 5.
465 Thanks for a successful Saturday Celebration
Campus News Network 9:5, p.2
Koobs thank the UNI community for their participation in the Saturday Celebration.
466 "Envisioning Education" to be presented by University of Northern Iowa speaker Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Council Bluffs Rotary
Public Relations News Release 1998:92, p.1
Statewide speakers program "Envisioning Education" to continue in Council Bluffs on Oct. 27, with Keith Saunders addressing the Rotary Club.
467 Regents' institutions to hold reception for alumni, legislators and legislative candidates in Mason City Tuesday, Oct. 13
Public Relations News Release 1998:74, p.1
Regents to hold reception October 13 for alumni, legislators, and legislative candidates.
468 Former President Curris to be honored with renaming of business building
Northern Iowan 95:10, p.2
Business Building will be renamed the Curris Business Building at ceremony today; photo.
469 Meet the Pres.
Campus News Network 9:4, p.2
Special professional and scientific meeting October 5.
470 Quality; the theme of the fall faculty/p&s meeting
Campus News Network 9:4, p.1
Quality of education and the environment at UNI was topic of faculty and professional and scientific meeting.
471 The Business Building at the University of Northern Iowa to be renamed Curris Business Building during a dedication ceremony Friday, Oct. 2
Public Relations News Release 1998:54, p.1
Business Building to be named after former UNI president Constantine Curris. Description of dedication ceremony given.
472 University of Northern Iowa's fall 1998 enrollment sets new record
Public Relations News Release 1998:38, p.1
Fall enrollment of 13,329 students set new record at UNI.
473 Establishing priorities for the coming year
Campus News Network 9:3, p.1
Improving diversity of UNI is top goal for this year; other goals are distance education and "friendraising".
474 Many voices, one message; Diversity Week theme conveys common goal
Northern Iowan 95:4, p.11
Diversity Week will be held September 13 through 18; activities are described.
475 President Koob sets out goals for 1998-99 academic year
Public Relations News Release 1998:31, p.1
UNI president has series of goals for the university and students over the next three years.
476 "Students First" national scholarship campaign to kick off Thursday, Sept. 10, at University of Northern Iowa Foundation event; fills major need
Public Relations News Release 1998:27, p.1
Robert James Waller to be keynote speaker for Students First Scholarship Campaign kick-off.
477 Koob to speak at second annual Wilson Lecture
Public Relations News Release 1998:23, p.1
Robert Koob to speak on "Science Education" September 11 at second annual Leland Wilson Chemistry Lecture.
478 Diversity Report takes aims at minority student recruitment/retention
Campus News Network 9:2, p.1
Diversity Task Force works to increase minority recruitment and retention.
479 Diversity Week scheduled for Sept. 13-18 at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1998:17, p.1
Schedule of activities to be held at the University of Northern Iowa during Diversity Week, September 13-18.
480 Diversity Week scheduled for Sept. 13-18 at the University of Northern Iowa
Campus News Network 9:2, p.2
Many activities are scheduled for Diversity Week.
481 Hawkeye Community College and UNI enter into historic agreement
Campus News Network 9:2, p.
Agreement signed to make it easier for Hawkeye graduates to continue their education at UNI.
482 Hold this date
Campus News Network 9:2, p.1
Annual Saturday Celebration will be September 13.
483 New UNI I.D. card looks better, works great
Campus News Network 9:2, p.1
New campus identification cards will be available with many new uses; photo.
484 Major magazine ranks UNI second best in Midwest
Northern Iowan 95:1, p.1
UNI is ranked second in the Midwest in U. S. News and World Report's guidebook to best colleges.
485 For second consecutive year University of Northern Iowa ranked second in latest U.S. News & World Report's Top Midwest Regional Public Universities
Public Relations News Release 1998:8, p.1
University of Northern Iowa was ranked second in the latest U. S. News & World Report's Top Midwest Regional Public Universities.
486 President Koob
Public Relations News Release 1998:3, p.1
President Koob will participate in two activities on campus this week. He will receive a new ID card in Redeker and he will help students move into Hagemann Hall.
487 PAC construction on schedule
Campus News Network 8:22, p.1
Progress report on construction; photo.
488 Lux Service Award recipients and finalists at University of Northern Iowa announced
Public Relations News Release 1997:405, p.1
Kristin LeAnne Michael and Teresa L. Manley have been chosen to receive the Lux Service Award. Other finalists were Sara Cynthia Carlson, Brian Keith Dunn, and Katrice M. Woods.
489 Higher education important to more Americans
Campus News Network 8:21, p.1
Outline of recent report; President Koob's reaction.
490 Agreement addresses teacher shortage
Northern Iowa Today 82:1, p.18
UNI and NIACC reach agreement on training teachers of technology.
491 Service learning
Northern Iowa Today 82:1, p.2
Survey of service projects associated with courses at UNI.
492 Americans recognizing the value of higher education
Public Relations News Release 1997:389, p.1
Higher education reported to be the key to a middle-class lifestyle and a benefit to the economy.
493 Paullina native recipient of Presidential Scholar award at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1997:372, p.1
Grant Menke of Paullina was one of the students selected to receive the Presidential Scholar award.
494 University of Northern Iowa names Provost Scholars to begin studies in fall 1998
Public Relations News Release 1997:370, p.1
Provost Scholarship award winners announced; list of recipients given.
495 University of Northern Iowa names Podolefsky Interim Provost
Public Relations News Release 1997:332, p.1
Aaron Podolefsky named Interim Provost until new provost can be found to replace Nancy Marlin.
496 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of prestigious Presidential Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1997:330, p.1
Presidential Scholars announced. List of recipients given. Students will begin school at UNI next fall.
497 Renovations, expansion approved for Lang Hall
Northern Iowan 94:52, p.1
Student fee monies will fund a portion of the expansion and renovation of Lang Hall; drawing and floor plan.
498 UNI-NIACC integrated technology education program allows for smooth transition towards Bachelor of Arts teaching degree
Public Relations News Release 1997:318, p.1
Presidents of UNI and North Iowa Area Community College signed agreement April 20 allowing NIACC's graduates in technology to transfer to UNI for their last two years to earn bachelor's degree in teaching.
499 Regents approve University of Northern Iowa request to award honorary degree to R. Wayne Richey
Public Relations News Release 1997:310, p.1
R. Wayne Richey to receive honorary degree, Doctorate of Humane Letters, during commencement May 9.
500 RESNET will connect UNI dorms on-line
Northern Iowan 94:48, p.1
Students will have direct network connections from their dorm rooms in fall 1998.