Announcements

Gratitude

Have an Attitude of Gratitude, Panthers. Stop by the @unishws gratitude information table on Tuesday, November 14 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Maucker Union to grab a “You are Awesome” card or a “You Make a Difference” card. Write a personalized message on the back of the card and give it to someone special you are grateful for!

Holiday Cookie Decorating Kits

Pre-order your holiday cookie decorating kit from the UNI Alumni Association by Thursday, December 4. Kits are just $15 each and will be ready for pickup on Thursday, December 11 at GBPAC or Friday, December 12 from Commons Learn more on the Holiday Cookie webpage

The World is Coming to UNI

International Education Week (IEW) a campus-wide event dedicated to recognizing the global diversity, cultures and connections that make UNI truly international will be held November 17 - November 21. Throughout the week, enjoy a variety of events, cultural showcases and interactive activities that highlight the importance of international learning, global awareness and community exchange. Everyone is welcome.

Winter courses available!

Winter courses offer Panthers a flexible way to earn credits during the break. Running December 22 - January 16, these acceleratedonline courses include both UNIFI general education and elective options designed to help students stay on track toward graduation. Faculty and staff are encouraged to remind students to register early because seats fill quickly! Learn more about winter courses at UNI!

Panel w/ Q&A: Freedom of Speech Meets Academic Responsibility - Nov. 17th, LIB 278 (12pm-1pm)

We will review pertinent resources and lay out existing remedial processes, from grievance to resolution. We will seek to clarify what shared understandings and distinct considerations underpin the work of United Faculty, Academic Affairs and the Office of the General Counsel.

Prompt Design for Image and Video Generation - Nov. 11th, LIB 378 (3pm-4pm)

In this interactive session, you’ll dive into the exciting world of AI-generated images and videos. No experience needed!

Panel: Building Relationships and Encouraging Student Engagement Online - Nov. 7th via Zoom (11am-12:30pm)

The College of Education, in partnership with the CETL, is hosting an online teaching academy to support the growing need for online course delivery to students. This provides access to career advancement, career preparation or change and upskilling to students.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account: Limit Increase Coming in 2026

For the first time in 40 years, the contribution limits for the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) will increase, effective January 1, 2026.

New Annual Limits:
$7,500 for single taxpayers or married couples filing jointly
$2,750 for married individuals filing separately

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), including Dependent Care FSAs, are UNI’s only benefit plan that must be re-elected each year during Open Enrollment. Take advantage of this increase to maximize your tax savings in the upcoming year!