The Homecoming Office Decorating Competition is a great way for your campus office to show your homecoming pride! Judges will visit participating offices on Tuesday, October 6 and with category winners announced Wednesday. Register by midnight Wednesday, September 23. Register Here!
Elise DuBord, Arti Mann and Danielle McGeough share examples of shifting teaching’s focus from products to the learning process. This session explores listening and speaking activities, including discussion and storytelling. Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 11:00am-noon | Rod 378
Jonathan Chenoweth (CETL) explores how students experience uncertainty — and how it can produce anxiety or motivation. Learn how instructors can make uncertainty a productive part of learning. Wednesday, Sept. 23 | Noon-1 p.m. | Rod 378
Make your assignments more AI-resistant! You’ll leave this session with practical ideas to promote authentic student work while still embracing innovation in your classroom. Monday, September 21, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rod Library Room 378 or Zoom
Homecoming will be here before you know it! The UNI Homecoming parade is an exciting opportunity for alumni, students, faculty, staff and the Cedar Valley community to celebrate the University of Northern Iowa. If you are interested in participating in the parade, please complete the form on this webpage by Sept. 25. This year’s theme is The Future is Purple!
Open forums will discuss challenges to teaching in the age of AI. Bring your priorities, responses and concerns to the new Faculty Commons in Rod Library on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 11:30 a.m. or Friday, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Outstanding jazz music, local food trucks and numerous artisan vendors will take over Seerley Park on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 4-7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or portable chairs. For more details, go to https://www.facebook.com/jazzinseerley
Did you know about 70% of UNI students feel homesick? Wellness Coaching can help! Sign-up for an in-person or Zoom session by visiting studentwellness.uni.edu/wellness-coaching or drop-in for a session Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
