Join Panthers Vote for Election U, presented by the School of Public Affairs & Service: Evan Renfro, “Ungentlemanly Warfare: Domestic Politics & International Crises,” Oct. 8; Donna Hoffman, “The Nature of Midterm Elections,” Oct. 15; and Jayme Renfro, “Political Stress Is Real. Now What?” Oct. 22. Lectures run Thursdays, 4–5 p.m., in Sabin Hall 35.
It can be tempting to relax on your health goals to make room for the extra goodies the holiday season can bring. Maintaining your health goals during the holidays may be easier than you think! Join Employee & Family Resources (EFR) on November 4 at 10 a.m. to learn how to stay on track and finish the year strong. Register in advance.
The Office of University Relations has many displays and marketing items available for checkout, including a new retractable banner promoting UNI's #1 public university ranking. Items are on a first-come, first-served basis, so submit your request early!
Join us at the Center for Energy & Environmental Education on Wednesday, Oct. 14 to hear from guest speaker Austin Frerick, presenter of “Game Over: Ending Corporate Agriculture’s Game of Monopoly.” Check out the full schedule for the evening HERE.
The Human Resource Services October newsletter is now available. View upcoming sessions, tips on using your UNI benefits, informational articles, and employees retiring this month.
UNI's health plans show that nearly 44% of those eligible for a breast cancer screening have not received one. For most women, mammogram screenings are recommended beginning at age 40. UNI's Self-Insured Health Plans cover one preventive mammogram each calendar year at 100%, including 3D mammograms when received as preventive care. Individual risk factors vary. Talk with your health care provider about when to begin screening and how often, based on your personal and family health history.
UNI students, faculty, staff and community members who are registered to vote in Black Hawk County can cast their ballot early in Maucker Union. Early voting will be available on Oct. 14-15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information and resources at panthersvote.uni.edu.
Human Resource Services is hosting a confidential biometric screening on October 30 from 7 to 9 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. All benefit eligible employees get one free screening per academic year. Spots are limited, so register now on the confidential biometric screening webpage.
