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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI unveils 2023-2028 strategic plan Northern Iowan 119:38, p.2	02/20/2023	Erin McRae explains UNI's 2023-2028 strategic plan in-depth which consists of four main goals; photo.
2	CATS hosts annual 'Love a Donor' event Northern Iowan 119:35, p.4	02/09/2023	The UNI Foundation and Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) is putting on the "Love a Donor" event. Students can come to one of four events throughout the week to write personalized letters to donors; photo.
3	UNI alum gives $1 million to Dome renovation Northern Iowan 119:31, p.1	01/26/2023	Former UNI football player Brad Baumler donated $1 million toward the planned UNI-Dome renovations. Mallory Schmitz interviews Baumler who shares the impact that UNI had on his life; photo.
4	NISG November updates Northern Iowan 119:28, p.2	12/08/2022	A list of accomplishments and actions taken by the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) during the month of November.
5	Campanile comeback: Important updates on the campanile, carillon keyboard and bells, and when to expect them Northern Iowan 119:27, p.5	12/05/2022	The Campanile bells and carillon keyboard have been transported to Verdin Company in Cincinnati, Ohio for repairs. Caroline Christensen gives the details of the renovation project; photo.
6	Our Tomorrow campaign kicks off historic fundraising push Northern Iowan 119:12, p.1	10/06/2022	The biggest fundraising campaign that UNI has ever undertaken will be launching this week. The Our Tomorrow campaign's goal is to raise $250 million by 2026 to help renovate buildings on campus including the campanile, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, and the UNI Dome; photo.
7	Scholarship application for 2022-2023 now open Northern Iowan 119:10, p.4	09/29/2022	Aubrey Schafbuch reports that the UNI scholarship application for the next academic year is now open. The UNI scholarship application allows students to submit one application for hundreds of scholarships at once; photo.
8	Campus to welcome Jon Meacham Northern Iowan 119:4, p.1	09/08/2022	The Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series presents the Pulitzer Prizewinning presidential historian, Jon Meacham. The lecture titled "Finding Hope Through the Lessons of Yesterday" will be held in GBPAC on September 19th at 7 p.m.
9	Giving back for a better future Northern Iowan 118:47, p.1	04/07/2022	The UNI Foundation's Giving Week campaign - "Live Purple, Give Gold" - has worked with Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) on giving opportunities; photos.
10	Alumni House, Honors Cottage saved from demolition at BOR meeting Northern Iowan 118:21, p.1	11/08/2021	The Alumni House and Honors Cottage have been saved from demolition for the moment, though it can be brought up again at the next Board of Regents meeting in February; photo.
11	The history of the Alumni House Northern Iowan 118:17, p.5	10/25/2021	The Alumni House has been home to many different offices and people over the years; photo.
12	Preview: Love a Donor Week Northern Iowan 116:34, p.4	02/10/2020	UNI's eighth annual Love a Donor Week is February 10-14 and includes multiple opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to write thank-you notes to university donors at various locations across campus; photo.
13	UNI receives $10 million donation Northern Iowan 116:23, p.2	11/18/2019	Local couple David (class of 1981) and Karen Takes recently made a $10 million donation to UNI; photo.
14	The Campanile: a campus icon Northern Iowan 114:49, p.1	04/05/2018	The history and current problems that are facing the upkeep of the Campanile.
15	Psych charge possible Northern Iowan 112:38, p.2	02/22/2016	The Student Health Center moves forward with a proposal to charge students for psychiatric care, a currently free service, prompting campus discussions; photo.
16	New philanthropy event set to thank and give back Northern Iowan 112:36, p.5	02/15/2016	The UNI Foundation and Alumni Association are hosting the week-long We Are One UNI philanthropy event; photo.
17	Charges for mental health services proposed Northern Iowan 112:31, p.2	01/28/2016	In order to hire additional staff to meet student needs, the Student Health Center has proposed billing students for psychiatric care, a currently free service; photo.
18	Bradfords establish faculty chair in international business at UNI Public Relations News Release 2014:182, p.1	02/17/2015	UNI received a donation from Robert and Margaret Bradford to establish a faculty chair position. The holder of the Robert and Margaret Bradford Chair in International Business will be named in Spring 2015 to assume the role in fall 2015.
19	UNI to host 24-hour day of giving Public Relations News Release 2014:131, p.1	11/24/2014	UNI will host We Are One, from December 2 to the 3. The day will include 10 challenges issued by university leadership and alumni.
20	$40.8 mil. for research Northern Iowan 111:7, p.1	09/22/2014	University of Northern Iowa Foundation has collected $40.8 million dollars for research opportunities for undergraduates and public outreach programs for the 2014 fiscal year.
21	UNI received more than $40 million in grants, awards for FY14 Public Relations News Release 2014:18, p.1	08/19/2014	UNI and the UNI Foundation received a total of $40.8 million in sponsored grants, awards, and funding for FY14. Sponsored funding has contributed $1.8 million for student wages and student assistance ships.
22	UNI students will benefit from new scholarships Public Relations News Release 2013:275, p.1	05/07/2014	Mark and Jill Oman of Des Moines have committed $1.1 million to the UNI Foundation. The endowed fund will be used to support the UNI Annual Fund and two scholarships.
23	Alumni to return to UNI for Alumni in Residence program Public Relations News Release 2013:241, p.1	04/08/2014	Each spring UNI selects distinguished graduates to participate in the Alumni in Residence program. These accomplished alumni come to campus and speak with students about the connection between the classroom and professional world.
24	Alumni aid in cost of tuition Northern Iowan 110:47, p.1	04/03/2014	The UNI Foundation accepts donations from alumni and friends. The donations go toward scholarships and program funding, as well as other improvements to the university; photo.
25	UNI launches new scholarship initiative Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.5	10/01/2013	UNI Foundation aims to raise $40 million over five years for scholarships. 86% of UNI students receive some kind of aid; tuition covers 58.7% of student costs; $23,575 was the average loan debt at graduation in 2012.
26	UNI alumni and friends to be honored at Distinguished Awards Celebration Public Relations News Release 2013:26, p.1	08/29/2013	UNI Alumni Association and UNI Foundation will host the Distinguished Awards Celebration. Alumni and friends will be recognized for their accomplishments and service to the university.
27	UNI Gallery of Art to present new exhibition Public Relations News Release 2013:18, p.1	08/14/2013	UNI Gallery of Art will present "The Lawrence Auld Collection". They will also be presenting and exhibition entitled, "Myth & Narrative: It's All in the Telling". All events are free and open to the public.
28	UNI receives $1 million gift for scholarships Public Relations News Release 2013:3, p.1	07/08/2013	The Gerdin Family Foundation has donated $1 million to create the Ben and Pat Endowed Scholarship fund at UNI. This scholarship will honor UNI's former president and help assist hardworking, motivated students.
29	UNI welcomes President Ruud with reception Public Relations News Release 2012:308, p.1	05/28/2013	A reception will be held at the McLeod Center North Concourse to welcome President William Ruud, and his wife Judy.
30	Collum named president of UNI Alumni Association Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.31	01/01/2013	Vicki Collum will also serve in new position as interim director of Advancement Relations; photo.
31	Distinguished Awards Celebration honors alumni Northern Iowan 109:5, p.8	09/11/2012	Alumni Association and the UNI Foundation sponsored the event, which was held in the Commons.
32	UNI hosts Power of the Purse VI on Sept.25 Public Relations News Release 2012:52, p.1	09/11/2012	Financial seminar for women. Learn ways to discover your financial freedom.
33	UNI alumni and friends to be honored at Distinguished Awards Celebration Public Relations News Release 2012:43, p.1	09/04/2012	Recipients of the Heritage Honours Awards include: Mildred Wood, Sandy Stevens, Jason Kilborn, and Ed Gallagher. President's Philanthropy Awards recipients: Gary and Myrna Floyd.
34	What was the economic impact of PFG closing? Northern Iowan 109:3, p.1	08/31/2012	Following the attempted suicide of PFG founder, Russell Wassendorf, PFG and MyVerona Ristorante closed. The closing left over 200 people out of work. Companies in the area and the Midwest were eager to hire these high tech employees; photo.
35	Former professors give millions to UNI Northern Iowan 108:55, p.1	06/08/2012	Former Dean of the College of Business, Robert Waller, and former mathematics professor, Bonnie Litwiller, make large gifts to the university; photo.
36	Gift from former UNI professor will benefit math students Public Relations News Release 2011:319, p.1	05/30/2012	The Bonnie Litwiller Mathematics Teacher Scholarship has been established with the generous donation of $1.5 million from the former math instructor.
37	Working to save lives Northern Iowan 108:35, p.1	02/10/2012	Michael Walter and several students use the world's only "spore detector" to look for viruses that bind to anthrax spores; photo.
38	UNI Gallery of Art celebrates fall display Northern Iowan 108:3, p.1	09/02/2011	Recent donations to the Gallery of Art will be on display until September 18. Lois Iseminger donated nearly 160 items. Other donations came from Lois and Norman Jones and other recent alumni; photo.
39	UNI honors Dorthea Dean for dedication to music in education Public Relations News Release 2010:355, p.1	05/16/2011	Dorthea Dean was honored for her contibutions to UNI through scholarships and dedication to the arts.
40	UNI Alumni Association to present Heritage Honours Awards during Homecoming Public Relations News Release 2010:105, p.1	10/18/2010	Clayton Condit (B.A. '92), and Barbara (Schmitt) Condit (B.A. '92) of Minneapolis, MN Will receive the Young Alumnus Award and Young Alumna Award, respectively, which recognize graduates 40 years of age or younger who have excelled in their professions.
41	UNI hosts 'Power of the Purse IV: Choices' on Sept. 28; Registration deadline is Sept. 21 Public Relations News Release 2010:44, p.1	09/10/2010	Joyce Morrow, director of student financial aid, will present the keynote address, "What Happened to the Public in Public University?" during the luncheon program. The seminar will open with welcome remarks from Pat Allen.
42	Basketball triumphs may lead to increase in admissions Northern Iowan 106:46, p.1	04/02/2010	Schools similar in size to UNI have experienced about a twenty per cent increase in applications due to the national exposure of an athletic team; photo.
43	Regents ask UNI athletics to reduce dependency on state funding Northern Iowan 106:45, p.1	03/30/2010	Board of Regents have asked for a plan from UNI and ISU for the elimination or reduction in taxpayer support for athletics. Troy Dannen shares that this in nothing new. UNI has reduced by 12% its use of those monies for athletics recently.
44	$1.4 million Lectra donation upgrades software, student marketability Northern Iowan 106:31, p.1	01/29/2010	Textiles and Apparel Program receives donation of software as part of the "Imagine the Impact" campaign.
45	UNI begins reorganization Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.1	01/26/2010	Joel Haack named dean of the College of Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. University Marketing and Advancement Division will be eliminated July 1. Other changes are ahead.
46	UNI program receives $1.4 million software gift from Lectra Public Relations News Release 2009:215, p.1	01/08/2010	The gift is for the benefit of the textiles and apparel program. The gift includes software and upgrades, as needed, that will enable student designers to create textile weave, knit and print patterns and apply the patterns to apparel designs.
47	Panther athletics VIP Fund receives $2 million commitment Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.24	01/01/2010	Foundation begins campaign to raise $15 million for athletics; Wasendorf gift of $2 million is largest unrestricted gift to athletics; photo.
48	UNI names Teaching in Iowa Incentive Award winners Award recognizes outstanding UNI graduates who stay in Iowa for first teaching job Public Relations News Release 2009:180, p.1	11/24/2009	Three new Iowa teachers, all recent graduates have received the award. They are Erin Frank, Amy Kohlhaas, and Tara Peska. Rex and Kathy Eno established the Teaching in Iowa Incentive Fund with the UNI Foundation to keep quality teachers in Iowa.
49	Donations from UNI's program "Power of the Purse" help female students dress for interviewing success Northern Iowan 106:13, p.4	10/13/2009	Three women students in financial need received $250 for interviewing attire. The money was donated by those attending "The Power of the Purse" presentation; photo.
50	UNI's 'Power of the Purse III: every penny counts' raises money for three UNI female students to purchase new interview outfits Public Relations News Release 2009:108, p.1	10/07/2009	For the first time, Power of the Purse attendees engaged in a philanthropic project aimed toward students. Participants could contribute their loose change to piggy banks on each table. The contributions will be given to deserving women students.
51	Pauline Barrett establishes $1.5 million endowed scholarship fund for UNI students Public Relations News Release 2009:93, p.1	10/01/2009	Barrett, a well-known Waterloo philanthropist, is continuing her generosity to the college and her gift has established the Pauline R. Barrett Endowed Scholarship Fund to support students from the Cedar Valley who attend the College.
52	Don DeWaay gives back to UNI Northern Iowan 106:7, p.7	09/22/2009	Former student makes good in the financial advising field. His company ranked 58th in the United States on the list of Top 100 Financial Advisors. His company offers internships, contributes to the Foundation, and hires UNI grads; photo.
53	Nearly 1,700 contributions unreturned to donors of UNI Scholarship Club Northern Iowan 106:2, p.1	09/01/2009	Life insurance benefits cancelled for club members following Fidelity Life Insurance not accepting new members, requiring at least 1000 members, and a change in tax law. The university and members may be liable for back income taxes.
54	UNI Foundation; making an impact for 50 years Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.8	09/01/2009	Brief history of the Foundation, which was established in 1959, with $14,000 in assets from the Alumni Association and the Seerley Foundation; raised $18 million last year; a look at some of the work that it funds; photo.
55	UNI hosts 'Power of the Purse III: Every Penny Counts' Public Relations News Release 2009:18, p.1	08/27/2009	Cara Heiden will present, "Every Penny Counts". Vicki Angove, CPA, and Penny O'Connor will present "Are you a savvy shopper?" highlighting shopping strategies that make sense in today's economy. Angove also will speak on "Organizing your finances."
56	Imagine the Impact of $250 million Northern Iowan 105:14, p.1	10/17/2008	Foundation starts a new fund raising campaign with a goal of $250 million to support scholarships and to support faculty; will extend through 2013.
57	'Power of the Purse II: Financial Fairytales' topic for UNI Foundation September event Public Relations News Release 2008:25, p.1	08/22/2008	Barbara Stanny, will present "Prince Charming Isn't Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money" during a luncheon program. "Financial Fairytales," speakers Vicki Angove, CPA, and Penny O'Connor will fracture the fairytales.
58	Chuck and Barbara Grassley to establish endowed professorship at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:515, p.1	03/21/2008	UNI has received an endowment for a professorship from Chuck and Barbara Grassley.
59	Thank you for a great Homecoming Northern Iowan 104:15, p.7	10/16/2007	Appreciation for those who contributed to a successful Homecoming weekend; photo.
60	Greek houses undergo revamp Northern Iowan 104:9, p.1	09/25/2007	Alpha Phi and Pi Kappa Delta houses being moved for construction of the parking deck; photo.
61	Carl Boyd to be University of Northern Iowa Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal Public Relations News Release 2007:152, p.1	09/13/2007	Biographical profile of Carl Boyd.
62	Professor emeritus honored for leadership Northern Iowan 104:1, p.3	07/13/2007	UNI Foundation has created an award honoring the long service of Professor Howard V. Jones.
63	Jones honored for 40 years of leadership in the arts at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:13, p.1	06/12/2007	Biographical profile of Howard Jones.
64	Donors set records Northern Iowa Today 91:1, p.12	01/01/2007	15,706 donors contributed $11,750,863 to UNI Foundation in 2006; investment return was 14.7% in 2006.
65	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.
66	Esser to head development for UNI Foundation Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/05/2006	Frank Esser was recently promoted to vice president of development for the UNI Foundation, replacing Scott Leisinger.
67	Rejuvenating sound for Campanile is building's b-day present Northern Iowan 103:6, p.12	09/15/2006	Celebration of the Campanile's 80th year serves as a kickoff for a renovation project. Carillonneur Karel Keldermans will perform; photo.
68	Mason joins UNI Foundation Board of Trustees Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	08/18/2006	David R. Mason has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Iowa Foundation.
69	UNI to present Oregon man with 2006 Alumni Achievement Award Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/04/2006	James Rudd, class of 1971, will receive award.
70	UNI College of Business Administration establishes international economics professorship Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/03/2006	Money donated by the late Lawrence Jepson funds program to teach students about international economics in association with partner university in Moscow, Russia.
71	Giving a little something back Northern Iowan 102:54, p.8	04/25/2006	Seniors are urged to contribute to the Senior Challenge gift for the university.
72	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.
73	New search engine allows one to surf and donate Northern Iowan 102:51, p.11	04/14/2006	GoodSearch donates approximately one cent to an organization of the user's choice for each search done on the search engine. Good Search is connected to Yahoo; photo.
74	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.
75	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.
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 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.
78	RuffaloCODY to take over phone bank Northern Iowan 101:60, p.1	07/15/2005	New management will try to boost alumni donations while continuing to employ UNI students.
79	UNI's fifth president, J. W. Maucker, dead at age of 92 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/05/2005	Includes brief summary of the life and accomplishments of J. W. Maucker.
80	Hermansen named UNI Foundation vice president Northern Iowa Today 89:2, p.21	07/01/2005	Noreen Hermansen will concentrate on raising money for athletics; photo.
81	Hermansen named UNI Foundation vice president Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	05/20/2005	Noreen Hermansen will take new position after being Director of Alumni Relations for over fifteen years.
82	Friday, April 29 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/25/2005	Repertory Dance Theatre will present a lecture; Cinco de Mayo Celebration to take place; the UNI Foundation Board will tour the McLeod Center construction site.
83	More funds sought for McLeod Center Northern Iowan 100:56, p.1	06/11/2004	McLeod Center project seeks an additional three million dollars for use in maximizing the facility before construction begins; photo.
84	UNI students awarded 2004 Merchant Scholarship Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/07/2004	Grant Brodrecht, Reygan Freeney, Michael Reese, Lisa Schmitz, and Christopher Stark win Merchant Scholarships.
85	HPC receives major $500,000 grant Northern Iowan 100:55, p.5	04/30/2004	R. J. McElroy Trust pledges $500,000 toward construction of Human Performance Center.
86	Congratulations 2004 Lux Service Award Nominees, Finalists, and Recipients! Northern Iowan 100:54, p.2	04/27/2004	Nominees, finalists, and recipients of award listed.
87	Leave your mark with garden memorial Northern Iowan 100:54, p.1	04/27/2004	Details on the funding and progress for the Memorial Garden to be located east of the Maucker Union; photo.
88	UNI receives approval to build McLeod Center Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/12/2003	The Board of Regents approves construction on the McLeod Center, with the UNI Foundation having gathered $17 million of the required $18 million in private support.
89	Gifts for UNI's McLeod Center bring project closer to completion Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/26/2003	Three gifts totaling $350,000 from area corporate donors moves the project near 16 of the needed 18 million dollars.
90	Market depletes financial funds Northern Iowan 100:7, p.1	09/23/2003	Funds invested by the Foundation have had a negative seven percent return over the last two years; photo.
91	UNI Foundation to recognize community impact and fundraising efforts of Eldon and Dee Miller Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/02/2003	Eldon Miller to be honored for work with the Foundation; opportunity for fans to contribute to proposed plaza between McLeod Center and UNI-Dome named for Miller.
92	UNI Annual Fund Northern Iowa Today 87:2, p.17	07/01/2003	Foundation seeks contributions to Annual Fund, an unrestricted fund that reached $480,000 in 2002-2003; seeking $600,000 for 2003-2004; creates Campanile Society for donors of $1000 or more.
93	UNI chooses alumna for director of development position; promotes previous director Public Relations News Release 2002:544, p.1	05/23/2003	Shannon McQuillen is named director of development of the College of Education to replace Julie Pontasch, now director of gift planning with the University of Northern Iowa Foundation.
94	UNI recognizes retirees Saturday, May 8 Public Relations News Release 2002:506, p.1	05/02/2003	UNI's 45th annual recognition breakfast will be held May 3; retirees listed.
95	McLeodUSA Center receives funding boost Northern Iowan 99:47, p.1	04/04/2003	UNI Foundation has received more than $300,000 in new donations for the construction of the McLeodUSA Center, estimated to cost approximately $18 million; photo.
96	UNI's McLeodUSA arena project receives boost from new gifts Public Relations News Release 2002:408, p.1	03/28/2003	John Martin, John and Dan Deery, and Lee Enterprises have made significant donations for the McLeodUSA project.
97	Leisinger joins UNI Foundation Public Relations News Release 2002:347, p.1	02/25/2003	Scott Leisinger began job as vice president for development in the UNI Foundation on February 17.
98	UNI Foundation could face future financial challenges Northern Iowan 99:39, p.1	02/25/2003	Endowment investments resulted in a 9% loss for the 2001-2002 fiscal year and could be facing a loss also for the 2002-2003 year.
99	Endowments Northern Iowa Today 87:1, p.25	01/01/2003	Randy Rumery talks about the benefits of endowment gifts; photo.
100	The Foundation's new automated phone bank--UNI's link to alumni Northern Iowa Today 87:1, p.26	01/01/2003	Forty students use new phone system to raise money.