Senate Resolution 111 - Introduced SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 111 BY SIRES , SALMON , DOTZLER , COSTELLO , SWEENEY , LOFGREN , WINCKLER , DONAHUE , PETERSEN , and DICKEY A Resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the 1 establishment of the University of Northern Iowa. 2 WHEREAS, the University of Northern Iowa was 3 established in 1876 in Cedar Falls as the Iowa State 4 Normal School to educate teachers and strengthen public 5 education in the state of Iowa; and 6 WHEREAS, the institution grew and evolved over 7 time as the Iowa State Teachers College and the State 8 College of Iowa before becoming the University of 9 Northern Iowa in 1967; and 10 WHEREAS, for 150 years the University of Northern 11 Iowa has remained committed to educating Iowans and 12 preparing graduates who serve communities across all 99 13 counties of the state; and 14 WHEREAS, the university aligns its programs with 15 Iowa’s workforce needs, preparing students for 16 high-demand careers that support the state’s economy 17 and future growth; and 18 WHEREAS, the University of Northern Iowa continues 19 to prioritize accessibility and affordability, helping 20 ensure that Iowa students and families have access 21 to a high-quality public university education with 22 manageable levels of student debt; and 23 WHEREAS, the year 2026 also marks the 100th 24 anniversary of the university’s campanile and the 25 50th anniversary of the UNIDome, two landmarks that 26 symbolize the history and spirit of the university 27 -1- LSB 6930XS (2) 91 je/jm 1/ 2
S.R. 111 community; and 1 WHEREAS, the University of Northern Iowa and 2 its alumni have made lasting contributions to the 3 educational, cultural, and economic life of the state 4 of Iowa; NOW THEREFORE, 5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate 6 recognizes and celebrates the 150th anniversary of the 7 establishment of the University of Northern Iowa and 8 commends the university for a century and a half of 9 service to the state of Iowa; and 10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate expresses 11 its appreciation to the students, faculty, staff, 12 alumni, and supporters of the University of Northern 13 Iowa for their continued commitment to educating Iowans 14 and strengthening communities throughout the state; and 15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this 16 resolution be presented to the leadership of the 17 University of Northern Iowa in recognition of this 18 historic milestone. 19 -2- LSB 6930XS (2) 91 je/jm 2/ 2