Announcements

Get Yourself Tested Month

April is Get Yourself Tested Month. Getting tested for STIs (sexually transmitted infections) is a basic part of staying healthy and shows that you care about your partner(s). Call 319-273-2009 to make an appointment at the Student Health Clinic to get tested today.

Human Resource Services Newsletter

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

Panther First Awards

Have you observed excellent customer service, teamwork or initiative from a UNI faculty or staff member? All UNI faculty and staff are eligible to receive a Panther First Award. Visit the Panther First Award webpage to submit a nomination today.

Faculty Fun Day

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is hosting a Faculty Fun Day on May 19, 2022 from 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Save the date, details are to be announced.

Procrastination

Did you know that up to 70% of college students chronically procrastinate. Think that may be you? Be proactive and start taking steps to combat procrastination by scheduling with a Wellness Coach today.

College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences to host Retirement Reception

The College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences will host a retirement reception to honor our recent retirees who were unable to be recognized publicly these last two years due to COVID. We invite you to join us Wednesday, April 27, 3-5 p.m. in the Gallagher Bluedorn Lobby to celebrate our retired faculty members.  

2019-20 Retirees:

  • Victoria DeFrancisco, Communication Studies
  • Marilyn Shaw, Communication Studies
  • Joel Haack, Mathematics
  • Rebecca Burkhardt, School of Music
  • Douglas Hotek, Technology

‌2020-21 Retirees:

  • Charles Adelman, Art
  • Phil Fass, Art
  • Karen Mitchell, Communication and Media
  • Patricia Olthoff-Blank, Communication and Media
  • Laura Terlip, Communication and Media
  • Jane Gillen, Computer Science
  • Joyce Milambiling, Languages and Literatures
  • Mark Jacobson, Mathematics
  • Evie "Chuck" Pugh, School of Music

‌2021-22 Retirees:

  • JoAnn Schnabel, Art
  • James Jurgenson, Biology
  • Christian Ogbondah, Communication and Media
  • Flavia Vernescu, Languages and Literatures
  • Ivonne Cuadra, Languages and Literatures
  • Jerome Soneson, Philosophy and World Religions
  • Gretta Berghammer, Theatre
  • Stephen Taft, Theatre

Election Integrity Conference

Join UNI Political Science department for a half-day conference focused on how elections are carried out in the U.S., how the integrity of elections are guaranteed, and how trust in election processes and results is built. The conference will feature scholars and practitioners, including members of Black Hawk County Auditor's office. Keynote address will be delivered by David Kimball, Professor of Political Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis. View full event details on calendar.uni.edu . Please register in advance.

Export Control for Faculty & Staff - Tues, April 12 - 2-3 pm | LIB 287

UNI Export Controls Officer Kyle Fogt will outline what faculty and staff need to know about federal export control regulations, which govern the “exporting” (sharing) of information, equipment, or software with individuals from other countries. Those who travel internationally, are engaged in sensitive technical research, use special equipment, and/or have international students or collaborators are especially encouraged to attend. Please visit the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs webpage to register.