Standing at the center of campus, the Campanile has served as a living memorial to all that we hold dear: an expression of our joy, our love and our pride for UNI. As the Campanile nears its 100th anniversary, it is due for care. Through necessary improvements, we can preserve the Campanile legacy and create lasting memories for future Panthers. With your support of the Campanile, you’re adding your name to a long lineage of dreamers across generations who have made this campus icon what it is today: a symbol of our shared UNI experience.
Revive the Campanile
The project consists of two main components: restoring the carillon and reviving the Campanile plaza.
Restore the Carillon
/ Renew and improve our carillon
/ Secure technology to live-cast performances
/ Upgrade interior for players
Revive the Campanile Plaza
/ Rejuvenate overgrown landscaping with new landscape design
/ Improve infrastructure to provide enjoyment of the Campanile for years to come
Fundraising Goals
With these necessary investments, we can ensure the Campanile stands strong for another century for all of campus and the community to enjoy.
$2.2 million / Total project cost for carillon and Campanile improvements as well as redesigned and improved plaza
+ $400,000 / Once the capital fundraising goal is met, we will seek endowment investments to support ongoing maintenance and seasonal concerts by professional carillonneurs
The Campanile plaza is a fixture of the UNI experience. Your support will help revitalize this high-traffic area and redesign the plaza to showcase the Campanile.
Make your gift online to support the Campanile renovation.
Leave a lasting legacy
Help the Campanile stand strong for the next 100 years by making a gift online. Gifts of $1,000 or more will be recognized in the new Campanile plaza donor space. Additionally, special recognition opportunities are available for leadership gifts of $25,000 or more.
Giving levels
Carillon / $100,000+
Tower / $50,000-$99,999
Chime / $25,000-$49,999
Clock / $10,0000-$24,999
Bell / $1,000-$9,999
Contact Nate Clapham at 319-273-5468 or nate.clapham@uni.edu to learn more about these opportunities.