UNI leadership recreates historic 1926 photo

UNI leadership recreates historic 1926 photo

As celebration continues to recognize the restoration efforts at the University of Northern Iowa campanile, UNI leadership gathered on the morning of Tuesday, May 2 to recreate a historic photo of the campanile bells originally taken in 1926.

UNI leadership with carillon bells in 1926

In the original 1926 photograph, from left to right:

  • J.F. Behlert - Bell Manufacturer
  • A.E Meneely - Bell Manufacturer
  • Benjamin Boardman - Business Manager
  • Albert C. Fuller - Alumni Director
  • James E. Robinson - Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
  • Homer H. Seerley - Iowa State Teachers College President

UNI leadership with carillon bells

In the 2023 version, left to right:  

  • Oksana Grybovych Hafermann - Chief of Staff 
  • Marty Mark - Chief Information Officer
  • Michael Hager - Vice President for Finance and Operations
  • Heather Harbach - Vice President for Student Life
  • Jim Jermier - Vice President for University of University Advancement, President of the Foundation
  • José Herrera - Provost and Executive Vice President 
  • Pete Moris - Director of University Relations
  • David Harris - Director of Athletics
  • Mark Nook - University of Northern Iowa President