Walrath--Spencer Allen [Student--2009]
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1 | Former UNI provost continues "no confidence" streak at NEIU Northern Iowan 119:54, p.1 |
Former UNI provost Gloria Gibson received a vote of no confidence at UNI in March of 2012. She was named president of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) in March 2018. She received her second vote of no confidence in December of 2022; photos. | |
2 | Bancroft-Smithe and White reflect on year in office Northern Iowan 109:54, p.1 |
The former student body president, Jordan Bancroft-Smithe, and former student body vice president, KaLeigh White feel like their time in office was a success. They wish they could have done more, but they are satisfied with what they accomplished; photo. | |
3 | Apathy is the name of the game Northern Iowan 109:40, p.4 |
Student Blake Ruane voices his opinion on the lack of voters for the NISG elections. He thinks that more students should become involved because the students elected are representing the whole student body in important decisions. | |
4 | Spencer Walrath Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.30 |
Employed as a staff assistant with Pfizer, Inc. | |
5 | Student body president, vice president discuss goals for year Northern Iowan 109:12, p.1 |
Goals met include registration of two thousand new voters; expansion of Green Initiative on campus; passage of College Readership Program. Final term to focus on approval for two streetlights on campus; improve communication with students; photo | |
6 | Student input needed on source of athletic funding Northern Iowan 109:7, p.4 |
Removing athletics funds from the general fund has been the goal of many over the years. A proposed gradual increase in student fees until 2020 would support athletics. Tuition and fees proposal due to Board of Regents on October 1, 2012. | |
7 | Stewart and Anderson receive Lux Service Award Northern Iowan 108:54, p.1 |
Ashley Stewart and Joel Anderson received the Lux Service Award, the highest honor bestowed on undergraduates at UNI. The award recognizes those who have outstanding records of service to the university; photo. | |
8 | Traditions Challenge Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
There are forty-five steps to earning a Traditions Keeper medallion and twenty five steps to earn a lapel pin. Attending concerts, athletic events, lectures, and other events on campus qualify for the awards. Photos will help you remember; photo. | |
9 | Dannen: athletics funding model outdated Northern Iowan 108:53, p.1 |
Athletics director agrees that the transfer of funds from the general fund to athletics is too high. He is suggesting a switch to funding from student fees. This concept has been used for several years by other universities; photo. | |
10 | UNI prepares for spring commencement Public Relations News Release 2011:293, p.1 |
Gradutes will be divided into three groups for the spring commencement ceremonies. All ceremonies will be held in the McLeod Center. The Department of Military Science will hold the Spring Commissioning Ceremony. | |
11 | My final corny yet meaningful message Northern Iowan 108:51, p.5 |
Outgoing student body vice president Ian Goldsmith reflects on his year of service to student government. He remembers the administration's commitment to students; photo. | |
12 | Student questions information disclosure by Study Abroad Northern Iowan 108:51, p.1 |
Rebecca Byrne believes that Excel attachments to an E-mail that listed names, E-mail addresses, UNI ID numbers, emergency contact numbers, and the emergency contact relationship violated federal law. | |
13 | Changing of the guard Northern Iowan 108:50, p.1 |
Newly elected senate and executive branch of the Northern Iowa Student Government sworn into office; photo. | |
14 | Students unite to advocate higher ed funding at capitol Northern Iowan 108:47, p.1 |
Budget cuts at UNI were the topic of discussions between legislators and students. Spencer Walrath addressed the press conference in the Iowa capitol; photo. | |
15 | House panel votes to freeze tuition Northern Iowan 108:45, p.1 |
Iowa House Appropriations Committee passed a bill, along party lines, that would potentially cut $31 million from Iowa's public universities next year. The bill would also freeze tuition; allowing no way to recover the lost funding. | |
16 | Jordan and KaLeigh win runoff election Northern Iowan 108:43, p.3 |
Jordan Bancroft-Smithe and KaLeigh White are the newly elected leaders of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo. | |
17 | NISG to host runoff election after no ticket gains majority Northern Iowan 108:41, p.1 |
Bancroft-Smith/White and Burns/Thompson tickets will be on the ballot for runoff election; photo. | |
18 | Open letter to faculty Northern Iowan 108:40, p.4 |
The university is experiencing difficult times. Student Body president urges students and faculty to be civil and respect each other. Name calling and false information will not help the situation. | |
19 | All-expense paid trips source of controversy Northern Iowan 108:34, p.4 |
Mitch Lingo believes that invitations from the athletic department to the president and vice-president of NISG should be considered lobbying. The NCAA and MVC pay for the all expenses paid trips. | |
20 | 'Buttongate' debate questions role of precedent Northern Iowan 108:33, p.1 |
A request to fund buttons by the Black Student Union led to a heated debate in NISG. Previously other organizations had been turned down with such requests. Plans are for a look at changing policy. | |
21 | General elections on the horizon Northern Iowan 108:33, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government adjusts to changes in the length of the campaign period and a reduction in the number of senators; photo. | |
22 | Positive feedback may keep NYT on campus Northern Iowan 108:32, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government is seeking funding to keep the New York Times available on campus. Students and professors have provided positive feedback. | |
23 | Speak up on behalf of your university Northern Iowan 108:32, p.4 |
Believes that students, parents, grandparents, and the general population need to let their voices be heard in Des Moines and Washington, D. C. concerning the ever increasing costs of education. | |
24 | Dannen, Walrath confirm source of all-expense paid trips to NCAA Northern Iowan 108:30, p.1 |
There is NO money from the athletic department or student money spent on student body personnel going the tournaments. The NCAA pays for national tournaments and the MVC pays for conference trips; photo. | |
25 | NISG's exciting upcoming plans Northern Iowan 108:30, p.5 |
Sturdy suggestion boxes, officers available during lunch on Mondays, Panther Points, increased lobbying efforts, improving the NISG website, and UNIty Week are some of the exciting events planned for spring semester; photo. | |
26 | What are your thoughts on SOPA and the recent site blackout? Northern Iowan 108:29, p.6 |
Students respond via Twitter to the above question; photo. | |
27 | Hunger Banquet illustrates effects of poverty Northern Iowan 108:24, p.6 |
International Education Week featured the banquet. Lots were drawn at random to determine if you ate like the upper class or were a part of the lower economic class; photo. | |
28 | University community says farewell to Jon Buse Northern Iowan 108:24, p.1 |
Dean of Students leaving for similar position at Kirkwood Community College. Jon Buse has spent 24 years at UNI; starting as a student, graduating in 1991; photo. | |
29 | What you doing over Thanksgiving break? Northern Iowan 108:24, p.7 |
Tweets from students about plans for break; photo. | |
30 | Phi Beta Sigma hosts homeless sleep-out Northern Iowan 108:23, p.7 |
Bobby Elam, the sole member of Phi Beta Sigma, held a lonely vigil to raise awareness for the homeless, photo. | |
31 | Remarks on tuition increase proposal Northern Iowan 108:19, p.4 |
Spencer Walrath, president of the NISG, shares the comments he presented to the Board of Regents; photo. | |
32 | Student leaders support proposed tuition increase, call for change Northern Iowan 108:19, p.1 |
Student body presidents address the Board of Regents on ever increasing tuition costs. Students believe that we are at a turning point. The cost of education cannot continue to increase; photo. | |
33 | NISG passes tuition increase resolution Northern Iowan 108:17, p.3 |
Discussion on a proposed bill to support a tuition increase was heated at times. There were several senators on both sides of the issue. In the end, the resolution was adopted. | |
34 | Pride Cry kicks off Homecoming Northern Iowan 108:12, p.1 |
Eight student groups showcased their singing and dancing in the annual Homecoming Pride Cry contest. This year's contest was determined to be the best ever; photo. | |
35 | School of Music's new hours create controversy Northern Iowan 108:12, p.1 |
New building hours have been put into effect with students trained and hired by the Department of Public Safety monitoring each building. Other alternatives are being investigated; photo. | |
36 | Warning: This article is definitely not about what you already know about Homecoming Northern Iowan 108:11, p.4 |
Homecoming activities covered. Safety is of upmost importance, including drinking and driving; photo. | |
37 | UNI rededicates Sabin Northern Iowan 108:9, p.1 |
Sabin Hall reopened in January of 2011 after two years of reconstruction. The building is LEED certified at the silver level for its environmental design. Sabin Hall is a work of pride; photo. | |
38 | UNI says farewell to Dean Jon Buse Northern Iowan 108:8, p.1 |
Dean of Students announces his resignation effective in December. He will become the Dean of Students at Kirkwood College. | |
39 | Reaching for Higher Ground to focus on community after 9/11 Northern Iowan 108:2, p.1 |
Everyone remembers where they were when the towers fell in New York City on 9/11. Several events on campus will help us remember that fateful day. A flag planting ceremony is planned on the anniversary; photo. | |
40 | From the president's desk Northern Iowan 108:1, p.8 |
Spencer Walrath greets new and returning students. Students are encouraged to get involved with campus activities. Northern Iowa Student Government is here to serve the students; photo. | |
41 | Meet your student representatives Northern Iowan 107:54, p. |
Northern Iowa Student Government representatives, their offices, and areas of representation; photo. | |
42 | Traditions Challenge: making your own history at UNI Northern Iowan 107:54, p. |
Students urged to take advantage of Traditions Challenge. The book is similar to a scrapbook to help keep track of your experiences at UNI. There are a list of nearly fifty traditions to experience; photo. | |
43 | Welcome Students Northern Iowan 107:54, p. |
Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith, president and vice president of Northern Iowa Student Government, send a personal greeting to students. Suggestions for activities and information on NISG. | |
44 | Empire strikes back Northern Iowan 107:52, p.9 |
The battle continues for control of campus grounds and buildings. | |
45 | spencer.ian. YOU? Northern Iowan 107:52, p.10 |
Student body vice president Ian Goldsmith shares his views for the upcoming year in student government. Students urged to share their comments and suggestions; photo. | |
46 | A message from the student body president Northern Iowan 107:51, p.11 |
Article is the first of new transparency initiatives. "Union table hours" will be posted on the NISG website. Students urged to contact and make suggestions to "their officers". Team members introduced; photo. | |
47 | Students QUASH for a cause Northern Iowan 107:51, p.7 |
The second annual 'Quest to Unravel Alzheimer's Scavenger Hunt' held on campus and the College Hill area. Nearly $13,000 has been raised to date. There are thirty days left in the campaign; photo. | |
48 | NISG swears in new administration, senate Northern Iowan 107:50, p.1 |
Oath of office given to newly elected members of student government. This was the first meeting of the new senate; photo. | |
49 | President Emeritus NISG Northern Iowan 107:50, p.11 |
Joel Anderson admits to a severe case of nerves as he took office a year ago. Thanks students and the administration for their support during the past year. | |
50 | Rebel alliance destroys UNI-Dome Northern Iowan 107:50, p.9 |
Satirical look at the destruction of the Dome by aliens; photo. | |
51 | NISG converts UNI-Dome into university-destroying battle station Northern Iowan 107:48, p.11 |
Satirical look at converting the Dome in to a battle station. Fictional characters given names of members of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo. | |
52 | Student Body Emperor Anderson issues order to dissolve senate, eliminate senators Northern Iowan 107:46, p. |
Satirical look at the Northern Iowa Student Government. Policy changes are included; photo. | |
53 | UNI CARE now accepting nominations Northern Iowan 107:46, p.1 |
Sustainability Council will recognize faculty, staff, students, organizations, programs, and departments that demonstrate outstanding commitment to sustainability. | |
54 | A human error Northern Iowan 107:41, p.1 |
Trevor Boeckmann and Adam Haselhuhn filed a grievance with the NISG election committee following an examination of the off-campus voting. A scheduled run-off election was cancelled. | |
55 | Fellow Panthers Northern Iowan 107:41, p.9 |
Former candidate for president of the student body expressed disappointment in the election process, but will not call for a recount. Election reform and oversight are needed. | |
56 | Mistakes were made Northern Iowan 107:41, p.9 |
Misspelled words, the lack of a comma, and improper counting of votes have recently happened to the NI staff and the NISG election commission. Luckily students point out these mistakes, so they may be corrected. | |
57 | NISG prepares students for upcoming Regents Day Northern Iowan 107:41, p.2 |
March 7 students from the Regents institutions will travel to Des Moines to lobby for higher education funding. Nearly one hundred ninety U. N. I. students will attend. NISG is holding training sessions prior to the trip. | |
58 | spencer--ian--WIN Northern Iowan 107:41, p.1 |
Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith named president and vice-president of the student body. The victory comes following a transportation error in the election votes; photo | |
59 | UNI students elect new student body president and vice president. Public Relations News Release 2010:233, p.1 |
With approximately 75 percent of the vote, Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith were elected student body president and vice president. | |
60 | NISG elections 2011 Northern Iowan 107:40, p.1 |
Students await the election results. After four hours of counting, a runoff election was announced; photo. | |
61 | Vote for Spencer and Ian Northern Iowan 107:40, p.7 |
Support for Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith for the positions of president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo. | |
62 | A response to 'The Northern Iowan's influence on the election' Northern Iowan 107:39, p.8 |
Editorial staff defends their coverage of the election. Northern Iowan urges readers to air their concerns on the reporting of campus events. | |
63 | NISG to hold runoff election next week Northern Iowan 107:39, p.1 |
None of the tickets in this week's election won over fifty per cent. A runoff election between the Walrath and Goldsmith ticket and the Greenway and Beaves ticket will be held; photo. | |
64 | Vote Spencer and Ian Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7 |
Support shown for Spencer and Ian in the NISG elections; photo. | |
65 | Walrath-Goldsmith found not guilty of early campaigning allegations Northern Iowan 107:37, p.1 |
NISG Attorney General Andrew Miller accused the Walrath-Goldsmith ticket of making two videos prior to the start of the election process. The videos were posted on Facebook. The election committee found in the ticket's favor. | |
66 | NISG senate allows closed organizations Northern Iowan 107:35, p.1 |
NISG constitution amended to allow recognition of organizations that are open to all students and those that are not. NISG will not recognize organizations that discriminate in ways that violate university policy or laws. | |
67 | U. S. Senator Tom Harkin visits UNI to address funding for higher education Northern Iowan 107:34, p.1 |
Ben Allen, Bill Dotzler, Jerry Nelson, Kim Young-Kent, Jerry Durham and Jonathon Keniston made up a panel presenting information from different perspectives on education to Senator Harkin; photo. | |
68 | Why I'm voting for Spencer and Ian Northern Iowan 107:34, p.12 |
Support shown for Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith for president and vice president of the student body. | |
69 | Elections 2011: get to know the candidates Northern Iowan 107:33, p.1 |
Short biographies on the candidates for president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo. | |
70 | NISG senate to downsize Northern Iowan 107:31, p.1 |
A upcoming student body vote will determine the future size of the student government senate, which currently has forty members; bill has been introduced to reduce the number of senators to twenty-one. | |
71 | In the capitol Northern Iowan 107:27, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government is lobbying for a statewide sales tax holiday on textbooks. Students are encouraged to participate in special lobbying days. NISG hopes to increase awareness of UNI by training students in lobbying; photo. | |
72 | NISG senate overhauls constitution Northern Iowan 107:26, p.1 |
Changes in the Northern Iowa Student Government constitution will be on the ballot in February for members of the student body to approve or reject. | |
73 | Let the good times roar: Homecoming traditions Northern Iowan 107:16, p.1 |
Students are encouraged to complete the activities in the Traditions Challenge. Campaniling, homecoming, mural and window painting, pep rally, and the football game are some of the traditions; photo. | |
74 | Department of Residence encourages in-room recycling Northern Iowan 107:1, p.1 |
All nine residence halls will have in-room recycling. The success of the Rider Recycling Revolution led to this move; photo. | |
75 | UNI studets elect new student body president, vice president and senators Public Relations News Release 2009:322, p.1 |
Students Joel Anderson and Emma Hashman have been elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government for the 2010-11-term. Senators listed. | |
76 | Anderson and Hashman elected president, vice president of student body Northern Iowan 106:39, p.1 |
Election of officers for the Northern Iowa Student Government resulted in Joel Anderson and Emma Hashman named president and vice president. Sustainability is a primary focus of the pair. Other results noted; photo. | |
77 | A day to appreciate and thank RAs to be held Wednesday Northern Iowan 106:22, p.10 |
Resident Assistant role is friend, counselor, resource person, and advisor. RAs do more than unlock doors, offer programs, and keep order on their floors. |