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December 3 Alumni game watches for UNI vs UNH I-AA quarterfinal football game. Various locations.
December 6 Bus trip from Des Moines to the UNI-Dome for UNI vs. Iowa men’s basketball.
December 11 Hoopla! Pre-game party for UNI vs. IPFW women’s basketball.
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January 6 Regents Universities Iowa Job Fair in Des Moines.
January 28 Des Moines Alumni Pre-Game Event, UNI men's basketball at Drake.
January 31 Omaha Alumni Pre-Game Event, UNI men's basketball at Creighton. |
2. President Robert Koob Announces RetirementRobert Koob '62, has announced he will leave UNI after 11 years as University President. Koob has accepted an invitation from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa to serve as a senior adviser to the board. His charge will be to help Iowans achieve seamless access to lifelong education. He also will have other duties in the area of education and strategy.
President Koob will remain at UNI until a successor is appointed. The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, has begun the search process, which includes using an executive search firm to assist in identifying appropriate candidates. |
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3. Fires Set on Campus, Gilchrist Hall Temporarily ClosedIn the early morning hours of Oct. 16, 2005, a series of fires were intentionally set on the UNI campus. Officers responded to small fires in Lang Hall and Baker Hall. A third fire in Gilchrist Hall was more substantial. The building sustained considerable damage, forcing all staff in the building to temporarily relocate. Gilchrist Hall is the university's primary administration building, housing Enrollment Services, the Follon Student Services Center and Public Safety. The university expects to re-open the building sometime after the start of the spring semester. An investigation surrounding the fires continues. For complete details, including photos of the damage in Gilchrist Hall, please visit http://www.uni.edu/pubrel/gilchrist.shtml. |
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4. Panther Football Advances in Post-Season PlayThe UNI football team staged a come-from-behind victory on Saturday, November 26th, scoring 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to oust the Eastern Washington Eagles and advance to the 1-AA quarterfinals. The Panthers travel to New Hampshire this Saturday, Dec. 3, to take on the top ranked UNH Wildcats. Game watch locations have been established in several cities. To locate a game watch site, please visit http://www.unialum.org/events/fbgamewatch05.shtml. |
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5. Alumni Association to Participate in 10th Annual Job Fair The 10th Annual Regents Universities Iowa Job Fair will take place at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines on Friday, Jan. 6. The fair is sponsored by the Alumni Associations of Iowa, Iowa State and UNI. The fair is open to all students and alumni looking for internships and full time employment. For more information about the fair, or to find out how your business can participate, visit http://www.regentsjobfair.org or call 888-UNI ALUM. |
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6. University Book and Supply Catalog Now Online University Book and Supply has created an online catalog to replace their large UNI clothing and souvenirs print catalog. Merchandise may be viewed online at http://www.panthersupply.com. From Dec. 2-4, shoppers can receive 20 percent off merchandise purchased online. Enter coupon code OHALUM when ordering. Some restrictions apply. Please visit University Book and Supply online or call 800-728-7581 for complete details. |
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7. UNITE Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Legislative SessionWith another legislative session about to begin in Iowa, UNITE, UNI Together for Education, is seeking alumni volunteers to help convey its legislative priorities to appropriate representatives within the Iowa legislature. Alumni interested in joining UNITE should visit http://www.uni.edu/govrel/unite for more information. |
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8. 2006 Heritage Honours Awards Nominations Due Dec. 16 Nomination forms for the 2006 Heritage Honours Awards are being accepted through Dec. 16. The awards honor the professional accomplishments of UNI graduates and their service to the University of Northern Iowa. Awards are presented during the Commencement ceremony in May. All nominees must be UNI graduates. Detailed information and nomination materials are available at http://www.unialum.org/heritagehonours.shtml. |
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9. UNI Foundation Says Thanks $112 MillionThe "Students First" campaign drew to a close in October with $112 million raised to support programs, scholarships, and capital projects. To hear students' reactions to the Students First campaign, visit www.uni-foundation.org, and click on the "Campaign Wrap-Up Video." |
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10. Alumni Association Has Holiday Gift IdeasLooking for the perfect gift for the Panther fan in the family? Consider a Campanile replica or UNI apparel offerred by the UNI Alumni Association! For more details, visit our online store at http://www.unialum.org/merchandise.shtml. |
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