Announcements

Final Accounting - RSP Training Series - Mon, Jan. 6 | 2-3 pm

Part of the RSP Training series, final accounting is the financial reconciliation of your sponsored project, which helps you take a "final look" at your project and all of the expenses related to your project. This Zoom session will guide you through the final accounting process for sponsored projects at UNI. Please register in advance.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Games – Claim your complimentary tickets to UNI Winter Sports!

UNI is excited to show our appreciation to faculty and staff with complimentary tickets to three upcoming athletic events:

  • UNI Wrestling: Friday, January 24 vs. Oklahoma State
  • UNI Men's Basketball: Tuesday, Feb 11 vs. Indiana State
  • UNI Women's Basketball: Thursday, Feb 27 vs. Evansville

Faculty and staff can claim two free tickets to each event by visiting unipanthers.com. Simply click on "Tickets" and then find “Enter Promo Code” in the top right of the page. Enter the code FACSTAFF to unlock the promo. Additional tickets are also available for purchase.

OBO December 2024 Newsletter

The December 2024 OBO Newsletter is now available. 

De-Stress Activities for Finals at Rod Library

We know finals can be rough, so we are happy to welcome P.E.T. P.A.L.S. to help you get through it! Dogs and cats will be on the main floor of Rod Library on December 11 - 13 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. We will have "Snacks in the Stacks" on December 11 from 7-9 p.m. Yoga sessions to relax on Thursday, December 12, 11:45-12:15 and 12:30 p.m. -1 p.m. in the Rod Library Tree Room (3rd Floor, Youth Collection). "Shrink Away Your Stress" at our Shrinky Dink keychain-making event on Friday, December 13, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Makerspace. We will also have coloring pages and a graffiti wall available for a brain break throughout the week. Good Luck!

Security Awareness - Unveiling the Shadows

Lisa, a graphic designer with a knack for creativity, lived much of her life online. She managed her banking, shopping, and social interactions through various apps and websites. One day, she noticed some strange withdrawals from her bank account - items she'd never bought from stores she'd never visited. Her social media accounts then began posting spam messages promoting odd products and services, and friends reported receiving unusual emails from her. Read the rest of the story at https://www.sans.org/newsletters/ouch/unveiling-shadows-how-cyber-criminals-steal-your-passwords/

Own Your Benefits: Virtual Healthcare Options

UnityPoint and MercyOne hospitals and clinics have online systems that allow patients to contact their care teams virtually. Doctor on Demand, UNI’s virtual office visit, allows 24/7 care for common symptoms. Utilizing these services lowers the risk of exposure and illness during the cold and flu season.

IA-CEO awarded USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grant

We are excited to announce that the IA-CEO has been awarded a one-year grant from the USDA through the Rural Cooperative Development Grant program. The project funds will be used to:

  • Expand employee ownership awareness & educational initiative
  • Build an informational network resource hub
  • Provide basic technical services for worker cooperatives

Office of Academic Advising Spring 2025 Temporary Relocation

Starting Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the Office of Academic Advising will be temporarily located in Bartlett Hall 0089 for the Spring 2025 semester.  For updates and directions, visit our website or contact the office at 319-273-3406 | academic-advising@uni.edu.