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Human Resource Services Newsletter

The Human Resource Services June newsletter is now available. View upcoming sessions, tips on using your UNI benefits, informational articles and employees retiring this month.

Feeling Burned Out? Address Your Stress.

Stress affects all of us, but when ignored, it can quietly impact your health, relationships, focus, energy and productivity. This session will help you uncover what’s really causing your stress and give you practical tools to take control before it takes control of you. This session will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to reset, recharge and regain control. Register now!

PRIMARY ELECTION VOTING

PRIMARY ELECTION VOTING

Gilchrist Hall has been designated as a polling location for the Tuesday, June 2 primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Certain parking meters on the west side of Gilchrist Hall will be designated for voters only. Questions may be directed to Joe Tyler at 273-2712.

Annual Fire Alarm Testing

Campus-wide annual fire alarm testing will be taking place now through Sunday, July 5.  Most of the testing should not disrupt building activities.  The technicians will check in with staff prior to any testing.  Contact Facilities Management at 273-4400 with questions or concerns.

Digital Accessibility at UNI

Support an inclusive digital campus. Visit https://digital-accessibility.uni.edu/ for guidance on creating accessible, usable content for all users.

Institutional Subscription to Inside Higher Ed through Rod Library

UNI Faculty and Staff now have access to Inside Higher Ed through a library subscription. Here is a helpful FAQ on the steps needed to gain access to the institutional subscription. 

MyUNIverse is getting a makeover!

On Thursday, May 21, the MyUNIverse portal will be updated with a new look and feel designed to reduce clutter, improve accessibility and enhance mobile-friendliness. You can preview the new interface and find a mapping of old-to-new content by visiting the full announcement page:
MyUNIverse Update Details. If you have questions or encounter issues, please open a ticket via IT Service Hub.

The 2026 Iowa Legislative Session has wrapped

The 2026 Iowa legislative session concluded on Sunday, May 3. While the Board of Regents monitors hundreds of bills, the vast majority do not make it through the entire process. Take a look at this year's recap here. The governor has 30 days from the end of the legislative session to sign bills into law.