UNI Presidential Messages
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An archive of official messages from the historical and current Presidents of the University of Northern Iowa, starting in 2013.
Submissions from 2023
The passing of Cheryl Steffen, Mark A. Nook
Save the Date - 2023 University Address - 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, Mark A. Nook
Another Semester Has Come to a Close, Mark A. Nook
UNI Names Oksana Grybovch Hafermann New Chief of Staff, Mark A. Nook
2023-2028 Strategic Plan, Mark A. Nook
Spring, 2023 Welcome Back, Mark A. Nook
Submissions from 2022
The Passing of Julie Ann Beddow, Mark A. Nook
First Amendment Training, Mark A. Nook
PanthersVote 2022, Mark A. Nook
Latine Heritage Month 2022, Mark A. Nook
Campus Climate Survey, Mark A. Nook
Welcome Back from President Nook, Fall 2022, Mark A. Nook
Reminder: Fall 2022 University Address Happening Thursday, Mark A. Nook
Academic Positioning Update on Nursing, Mark A. Nook and José Herrera
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Update, Mark A. Nook
Thank You, Mark A. Nook
Creating Change Together: Campus EDI Update, Mark A. Nook, Janel Alleyne, and Doug Mupasiri
Pursuing MLK’s Vision for America, Mark Nook
Submissions from 2021
Big News! EDUCATORS for America Introduced in Congress, Mark Nook
Indigenous Peoples Day: Releasing UNI’s Mission Stewardship Statement, Mark A. Nook
Important Update on the President’s Council for Inclusion, Transformative Social Justice & Advocacy, Mark A. Nook
UNI Offers Free, On-Campus Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics to Students, Faculty and Staff [Video] August 25, 2021, University of Northern Iowa, 8-25-2021
UNI President Mark Nook Welcomes Students Back for 2021-22 Academic Year [Video] August 24, 2021, University of Northern Iowa, 8-24-2021
Welcome Back, and Let's Get Vaccinated, Panthers! August 23, 2021, University of Northern Iowa, 8-23-2021
UNI Leaders Nook and Bennett Urge Campus to Get Vaccine [Video] August 18, 2021, University of Northern Iowa, 8-18-2021
Statement on the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s murder, Mark A. Nook
Seeking Nominations for the Strategic Planning Committee, Mark A. Nook
Building UNI’s Future Together, Mark A. Nook
UNI Prepares for the Fall Semester, Mark A. Nook
Spring Commencement Update, Mark A. Nook
Kicking off the Spring Semester, Mark A. Nook
Let Freedom Ring, Mark A. Nook
Submissions from 2020
A Safe Holiday Message from President Mark Nook [Video] November 19, 2020, University of Northern Iowa, 11-19-2020
NISG Appeal Letter, Mark A. Nook
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Honoring Stewardship and Preparing Our Future, Mark A. Nook
Keep Your Face Mask Clean [Video] October 1, 2020, University of Northern Iowa, 10-1-2020
Answering Students' Questions about COVID-19 [Video] September 24, 2020, University of Northern Iowa, 9-24-2020
A Message from NISG President Elle Boeding [Video] September 15, 2020, University of Northern Iowa, 9-15-2020
UNI's Plans for a Safe Return to Campus [VIDEO], August 4, 2020, University of Northern Iowa, 8-4-2020
Update on the University Budget, Mark A. Nook
DACA Upheld, Mark A. Nook
A Statement on the Violence Against Black Lives, Mark A. Nook
University of Northern Iowa Works to Create Initial Plans for Safe Return to Campus [Video] May 21, 2020, University of Northern Iowa, 5-21-2020
#UNItogether Message From President Nook [Video], April 9, 2020, University of Northern Iowa, 4-9-2020
University of Northern Iowa President Addresses Concerns Regarding COVID-19 [Video], March 18, 2020, University of Northern Iowa, 3-18-2020
Welcome from President Nook, Mark A. Nook
Submissions from 2019
Welcome to UNI, Mark A. Nook
An apology to students, Mark A. Nook
Submissions from 2018
Congratulations to the Class of 2018, Mark A. Nook
Submissions from 2017
Season’s Greetings, Mark A. Nook
Veteran’s Day, Mark A. Nook
Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Mark A. Nook
Statement on DACA, Mark A. Nook
Recommitting to Our Vision of Becoming a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community, Mark A. Nook
Welcome to the University of Northern Iowa, Mark A. Nook
Memorial Service for Harry Brod, Mark A. Nook
Passing of Harry Brod, Mark A. Nook
Passing of Scharron Clayton, Mark A. Nook
Congratulations to Truman Scholar Rachael Johnson, Mark A. Nook
Death of Professor Donald E. Shepardson, Mark A. Nook
Thank You, Mark A. Nook
Welcome to the University of Northern Iowa!, Mark A. Nook
Executive Order Banning Refugees, Jim Wohlpart and Mark A. Nook
$2M reduction to UNI’s current year budget, Jim Wohlpart
In Support of Tenure, Jim Wohlpart and Mark A. Nook
Submissions from 2016
Update to BOR Phased Retirement Policy, Bill Ruud
Changes to Phased Retirement, Bill Ruud
Board of Regents Policy Manual Changes, Bill Ruud
Gwenne Berry named assistant to the president and chief diversity officer, Bill Ruud
Leaving UNI with mixed emotions, Bill Ruud
Student Affairs VP Update, Bill Ruud
Death Notice for Ghaffar Dairo, Bill Ruud
Good News to End the Semester, Bill Ruud
Legislative Session Update, Bill Ruud
April, 2016 Diversity Update, Bill Ruud and Jim Wohlpart
April 21, 2016 Board of Regents Presentation, Bill Ruud
Great news as we near the end of the semester, Bill Ruud
Notice of the death of Colleen Toneff, Bill Ruud
Great Things Happening at UNI, Bill Ruud
James Robinson Memorial Service, Bill Ruud
Notice of the death of Christopher Hernandez, Bill Ruud
Notice of the death of Richard O. Jacobson, Bill Ruud
Organizational Changes, Bill Ruud and Jim Wohlpart
Board of Regents Strategic Plan, Bill Ruud
Spring, 2016 Diversity Initiatives Update, Bill Ruud and Jim Wohlpart
February 25, 2016 Board of Regents Presentation, Bill Ruud
Governmental Relations changes, Bill Ruud
Notice about the death of James Robinson, Bill Ruud
Death notice for MD Salim, Bill Ruud
Webinar opportunities for faculty/staff, Bill Ruud and Jim Wohlpart
Notice about Elena Curris, Bill Ruud
Submissions from 2015
Notice of death of student Paul Zaccone, Bill Ruud
Notice of the passing of former Communications Studies head John Burtis, Bill Ruud
Diversity Update, Bill Ruud and Jim Wohlpart
Mental Health Awareness Panel, Bill Ruud and Northern Iowa Student Government
Retirement of Terry Hogan, VP for student affairs, Bill Ruud
Jean Berger named Interim Athletic Director, Bill Ruud
December 2, 2015 Board of Regents Presentation, Bill Ruud
Additional V.I.D.S. training scheduled, Bill Ruud and Jim Wohlpart
Response to the Diversity Forum, Bill Ruud and A. James Wohlpart
Happy Thanksgiving, Bill Ruud
Meeting on discrimination, diversity and inclusion on the UNI campus, Bill Ruud and Jim Wohlpart
Conversations and actions on race, discrimination and community, Bill Ruud
Notice of the death of Kyle Raarup, Bill Ruud
UNI to expand diversity initiatives, Bill Ruud and Jim Wohlpart
October 22, 2015 Board of Regents Presentation, Bill Ruud
V.I.D.S. classes, Bill Ruud and Jim Wohlpart
STEM Future Ready Iowa Roundtable, Bill Ruud
Caitlyn Burns Funeral Arrangements, Bill Ruud
Caitlyn Burns – Student Death, Bill Ruud
Announcement of the death of Curlie Loggins, Bill Ruud
September 9, 2015 Board of Regents Presentation, Bill Ruud
Announcement of the death of Carlton Smith Jr, Bill Ruud
Student Welcome, Bill Ruud
Welcome Back - 2015, Bill Ruud
Announcement of the death of Tim Merrick, Bill Ruud
FY 2016 Budget Update, Bill Ruud
UNI is Receiving $3.655 Million Gift to Support Education, Bill Ruud and Jim Wohlpart
2015 UNI Budget Update, Bill Ruud
Anna Speed – Student Death, Bill Ruud
June, 2015 Budget Update, Bill Ruud
June 4, 2015 Board of Regents Presentation, Bill Ruud
New VP for University Advancement Named, Bill Ruud
Newspaper Editorial Support for Performance-Based Funding, Bill Ruud
Performance-Based Funding Editorial, Bill Ruud
Congratulations 2015 Graduates, Bill Ruud
May, 2015 TIER Update, Bill Ruud
The UNI Now program, Bill Ruud
Vigil for Nepal, Bill Ruud
April 23, 2015 Board of Regents Presentation, Bill Ruud
Announcement of the death of Lynn Nielsen, Bill Ruud
John J. Kamerick, UNI’s sixth president, has passed away, Bill Ruud
Message about the death of Jay Dykstra, Bill Ruud
March 11, 2015 Board of Regents Presentation, Bill Ruud
Announcement of Jim Wohlpart as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs:, Bill Ruud
John Baskerville Obituary, Bill Ruud
UNI Day at the Statehouse was a great success, Bill Ruud
Pay it Forward, Bill Ruud
February, 2015 Board of Regents Update, Bill Ruud
Message regarding Natalie Sugira, Bill Ruud
February 5, 2015 Board of Regents Presentation, Bill Ruud
January, 2015 TIER Update, Bill Ruud
Welcome back for the spring semester, Bill Ruud
Funeral Services for Augusta Schurrer, Bill Ruud
Submissions from 2014
VP For University Advancement Search, Bill Ruud
Make a gift to UNI during We Are One UNI, Bill Ruud
Happy Thanksgiving, Bill Ruud
Congratulations to former executive vice president and provost Gloria Gibson, Bill Ruud
UNI alum Mary Braun named new State Relations Officer, Bill Ruud
November TIER Process Update, Bill Ruud
A Salute to Veterans on Veterans Day, Bill Ruud
Board of Regents October Update, Bill Ruud
UNI Planning a “Day of Solidarity” in Response to Hate Messages, Bill Ruud
State Relations Officer Position, Bill Ruud
Employee Recognition Survey, Bill Ruud
International Tutor Appreciation Week, Bill Ruud
Elective surgery notification, Bill Ruud
UNI receives positive news coverage, Bill Ruud
VP Search Updates, Bill Ruud
September, 2014 Board of Regents Meeting Update, Bill Ruud
September 10, 2014 Board of Regents Presentation, Bill Ruud
Happy Labor Day, Bill Ruud
Welcome back!, Bill Ruud
Board of Regents Update, Bill Ruud
Happy Independence Day!, Bill Ruud
No censure from the AAUP, Bill Ruud
June, 2014 Board of Regents Meeting Update, Bill Ruud
Congratulations to our 2014 Graduates, Bill Ruud
Update from the April 23-24 Board of Regents Meeting, Bill Ruud
Additional funding for UNI approved, Bill Ruud
Campus Update and highlights from the March 14 Board of Regents meeting, Bill Ruud
February Board of Regents, State of Iowa Meeting, Bill Ruud
Budget Message from President Ruud, Bill Ruud
Submissions from 2013
A message concerning Paul Meyermann, Bill Ruud
Update from President Ruud, Bill Ruud
Thanksgiving Letter from President Bill Ruud, William N. Ruud
A Veteran’s Day Message from UNI President Bill Ruud, Bill Ruud
UNI to Host U.S. Department of Education Public Hearings, Bill Ruud
October Board of Regents Update, Bill Ruud
A message regarding UNI Professor and Department Head Cliff Chancey, Bill Ruud and Gloria Gibson
Thank you from President Bill Ruud, Bill Ruud
Installation remarks – William N. Ruud, 10th President, University of Northern Iowa, Bill Ruud
Fall, 2013 Update, Bill Ruud
Fall Faculty Remarks, Bill Ruud
Enrollment numbers exceed expectations, Bill Ruud
Welcome back, Bill Ruud
Help Lower Electricity Usage During Peak Times, Bill Ruud
August, 2013 Board of Regents Review, Bill Ruud
Looking ahead to a new academic year, Bill Ruud
Campus update, Bill Ruud
Happy Independence Day, Bill Ruud
FY2014 Budget Update, Bill Ruud
Becoming acquainted with UNI, Bill Ruud
Welcome from UNI President Bill Ruud, Bill Ruud
