I-RAISE (Iowa Research Administration Internship Student Experience) is a cross-institutional program designed to build a more robust regional research administration (RA) workforce for the future. Offering internships available to both undergraduate and graduate students, it aims to prepare students for future RA careers. To learn more about eligibility, the application process, support and expectations for I-RAISE interns enrolled at UNI, please visit https://rsp.uni.edu/i-raise.
Human Resource Services will host an informational session on retiring from UNI, for faculty and staff planning to retire soon or in the foreseeable future. Participants will learn guidelines and benefits available at retirement from UNI. This hour-long session will take place on Wednesday, January 29 at 11 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.
Delta Dental, our dental and vision discount provider, shared an article about the correlation between the changes in eyesight and diabetes. The article provides symptoms and signs to look for that may indicate diabetes. Each year our self-insured health insurance plans provide one covered vision exam to those enrolled on the health plans. These preventive eye exams could give early detection of overall health problems such as diabetes.
Completed IAF applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6 (this deadline is for research applications or any trips occurring between (Mar 1 - Mar 31). The Intercollegiate Academics Fund (IAF) is a yearly allocation of Student Activity Fee monies that exists to promote and support intercollegiate academic experiences for University of Northern Iowa students. See the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs website for more details.
Please consider nominating staff and/or faculty for these awards!
The Beverly Funk Barnes Excellence Awards are focused on rewarding university staff and faculty who continually create new value for those they work with through dedication, passion, and creativity for the benefit of UNI.
The UNI Outstanding Teaching Award is awarded to Tenure-track and contingent faculty members (term, renewable term, or adjunct). Candidates for this award may have shown significant contributions to the quality of teaching by: taking into account student needs and interests, demonstrating mastery of a variety of instructional techniques, and preparing and utilizing innovative classroom strategies and materials, among other contributions found on the website below.
Click here to nominate a faculty member for this award.
All nominations are due Monday, February 24, 2025.
The City of Cedar Falls is conducting a public survey to gather feedback for its new parks master plan. This is a large community engagement initiative, and feedback from UNI faculty, staff and students is valuable! Share you voice by visiting bit.ly/YourCityYourParks. The survey is open until January 31.
Human Resource Services will host an informational session on taxes. Join us to learn more about current tax laws including: tax credits, deductions, W-4 withholdings, and additional ways to reduce taxable income through Flex Spending and Tax-Deferred Annuities. This session will have time allotted for questions and answers to your personal tax questions. This one-hour session will be led by Cathalene Bowler, Associate Professor of Accounting, Wednesday, February 5 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Advanced registration is required.
Visit the Career Fair on Tuesday, February 18 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the McLeod Center. The Careere Fair is open to all majors and grade levels. Employers, graduate schools and community organizations are eager to speak about their opportunities ranging from part-time or full-time jobs to internships and graduate programs.
