April 28, 2005
Buning interviews for UND athletic director's job. He is the fourth of four candidates to interview.
May 9, 2005
UND names Buning, the associate athletic director at Army the past four years, as the school's 14th athletic director.
July 1, 2005
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Buning takes over as UND athletic director.
Oct. 28, 2005
A university-wide study concerning UND's possible move to Division I is announced by Buning.
Dec. 7, 2005
Buning says a UND Division I task force will look seriously at Division I.
May 19, 2005
Buning makes first major coaching hire, naming Brian Jones as men's basketball coach.
May 30, 2006
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Buning recommends that UND move to Division I in all sports.
June 21, 2006
UND President Charles Kupchella announces school will move to Division I in fall 2008.
Sept. 12, 2007
Buning is given results of an anonymous survey regarding the athletic department.
Sept. 13, 2007
Buning responds to survey's low marks by writing his boss, Phil Harmeson.
Sept. 17, 2007
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UND announces that Buning requests a leave of absence.
Sept. 18, 2007
Betty Ralston and Steve Brekke take over the daily operations of the UND athletic department in Buning's absence.
Oct. 14, 2007
Herald learns that Buning has extended his leave for two to four weeks.
Nov. 2, 2007
Buning officially resigns.
Nov. 7, 2007
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Buning's resignation is announced.
