University Relations will be holding the final headshot day of the semester for faculty and staff on Monday, December 2 in the University Relations photo studio, 105 E. Bartlett. Please sign up in advance to reserve your spot. Once photos are ready, they will be housed in Photoshelter and can be accessed via CatID log-in.
The 2025 Annual Benefits Open Enrollment period is going on now and will run through Saturday, November 30, 2024. During this time you may learn what is new for 2025, as well as review and change your benefit elections. Any changes made to your benefit elections will be effective January 1, 2025. No action is needed if you do not wish to make changes to health, dental, vision or VTL. However, employees wishing to contribute to a Flex Spending Account (FSA) must enroll or re-enroll each year. Utilize UNI Works to make all changes and view the Open Enrollment webpage for more details.
The P&S Council is hosting a professional development conference for all UNI staff and faculty members on Thursday, May 29. The conference is currently seeking breakout presentation proposals. Proposals can be submitted here and will be accepted until Thursday, January 30. Late submissions may not be considered. For more information, contact Jesse Heath via email or call 319-273-6219.
Registration for the conference will open at the end of January.
Congratulations, Fall 2024 graduates! Celebrate your graduation at GradFest, Connecting Alumni to Students' senior block party! Stop by on Thursday, December 5 from 12-2:30 pm in the Maucker Union Ballrooms to pick up your graduation gift from the UNI Alumni Association, enter the door prize drawings and enjoy free Chad’s Pizza as we welcome you to the Panther alumni family.
To nurture a campus environment where different viewpoints are welcome, and to assist our campus community in better understanding the rights to free expression, the Board of Regents and Iowa's public universities have developed the First Amendment Training module. Per Iowa law, all faculty, staff, and students are expected to complete this training annually. The training can be accessed at https://uni.blackboard.com (under Courses). Thank you for taking the time to complete this important training, and for your ongoing support of free speech on our campus.
Seniors, complete the UNI Traditions Challenge and submit your photos to unicats@uni.edu by Friday, November 22 to attend the Traditions Keeper Ceremony on Tuesday, December 3 at 4:30 p.m. and receive your lapel pin or medallion.
Tell us what you think about campus dining and you could win a $50 UNI Dining Gift Card. For each location you survey, your name will go into the drawing for one of 5 chances to win $50 worth of dining and retail purchases. Take the survey now. Survey Code = UNI plus your 6-digit UNI ID #
Join Justin Dams, with Veridian Investment Services, as we discuss: strategies for building a retirement savings, balancing different financial goals, and preparing your estate plan. This session will take place on Thursday, December 5, at 11 a.m., in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.
